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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-07-09 PZC MINUTESPage 398 Mr. Jones stated that he felt that the corner might eventually justify a commercial use but he questioned the timing in granting such a commercial use at present since all of the ground in the area is developed with buildings which will serve sound residential purposes for many years to come. He stated that the appreciation in value for the corner property might be over-ridaen by the depreciation in desirability for residential use of the existing structures which are now used primarily as zoned, i.e., for R-2 usage. It was agreed that if the corner property is to be rezoned that it should include only the property owned by Dr. Byall which is scheduled for redevelopment and not include the property immediately to the south since no commercial use such as off-street parking can be made of that property as long as the masonry two-family residence now existing still remains. The Planning Director pointed out that granting of .Dr. Byall's request would constitute a definite deviation from area requirements in the rezoning policy as suggested by Planning Commission and sanctioned by City Council. He suggested thatif a deviation is to be made, the reasons therefor be clearly stated. Schmitt moved: Romans seconded: That Lot 1, Block 3, Hiner's Addition, be rezoned from R-2 -B to C-1 in order that said property can be redeveJ o p ~d into an office building or similar commercial use to provide a buffer use between the anticipated heavy traffic at the intersection of Highway #70, Sherman Street and East Jefferson Drive, and to provide additional modern office space. Said area is triangular in shape, surrounded on two sides by commercial usage and on the third side by developed two-family residential use, and petitions signed by thirty-four property owners in the area indicated general agreement with the change. Ayes: Hill, Romans, Schmitt Nays: Kelley, Jones Absent: None Abstaining: Braun There being no further business to come before the Planning and Zoning Commission, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 P. M. Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary Approved J. M. Lacy ~~~~~~~~~~~- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: July 2, 1959 Rezoning That Lot 1, Block 3, Hiner's Addition, be rezoned from R-2-B to C-1 in order that said property can be redeveloped into an office building or similar commercial use to provide a buffer use between the anticipated heavy traffic at the intersection of Highway #70, Sherman Street and East Jefferson Drive, and to provide additional modern office space. Said area is triangular in shape, surrounded on two sides by commercial usage and on the third side by developed two-family residential use, and petitions signed by thirty-four property owners in the area indicated general agreement with the change. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 9, 1959 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt, Lacy, Ex-officio Members Absent: Braun, Kelley Paul Sparks 4550 S. Fox Subdivision North Half of East Side of 4500 Block South Fox St. Hearing No. 26-59 Mr. Sparks was present to discuss the preliminary design for subdivision of the subject area into three sites. The Planning Director presented the preliminary design which had been studied and approved by the Public Works Department and the Utilities Department. I I I I I Page 399 It was pointed out that the frontage of Lot 1 was only forty-three feet because of ·the location of a natural drain course which is being dedicated outright to the City as a drainage right-of-way. All three lots are well over the minimum of 9,000 sq. ft. in lot area. There are some technicalities to be shown on the map such as corrected distances, location of monuments, status of prope r ty to the east of the subdivision and plotting of existing easements for sanitary sewer. All of these details will be corrected by the Planning Office and the City Engineer in cooperation with Mr. Sparks' engineer. Hill moved: Romans seconded: That the preliminary design of the subdivision be approved and the Planning Director to proceed with completing technical details. Ayes: Hili, Jones, Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Braun, Kelley Robert P. Anderson 7777 E. Iliff ... -""--- --- Subdivision Large Area Southwest of Durox · Co. Property Bounded by W. Harvard Ave., S. Tejon St., W. Bates Ave., extended, and the C & S R. R. Hearing No. 27-59 Mr. Anderson was present to discuss the preliminary design for an industrial park sub- division in the subject area. The Planning Director reported that although the Utilities Department and the Public Works Department had considered the preliminary design, both wished to give it more study. Among the matters to be adjusted in the preliminary design were: 1. Provisions to match proposed · College Way with water line cross connection at West College Avenue (extended). 2. Increase dedication width of streets from fifty to sixty feet. 3. Clearer designation of 30 -foot dr~~nageway along major east-west gulch. 4. Increasing utilities easements to sixteen feet. 5. Provisions for sanitary sewer trunks in relation to City plan for installing main sewer lines. 6. Consideration of effect of proposed railroad spur along south edge of Lot 6, Block 4. 7. Provisions for small drainage gulches to drain as land is levelled and shaped. Romans moved: Hill seconded: That the preliminary design be approved .and that the Planning Director be instructed to work with Mr. Anderson and the City Public Works and Utilities .Departments to correct deficiencies noted in the preliminary design. Ayes: Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Braun, Kelley Mr. Kelley entered and was seated with the Commission. Mrs. Dorothy Romans Englewood School Board S.chool Sidewalks Mrs. Romans requested Planning Commission-' s consideration of· adjusting the City's require- ments for sidewalks around school buildings. She explained that the present requirement for a four-foot sidewalk with a three-foot space between the vertical curb and the sidewalk is creating some problems. She stated that many children stumble into the three-foot space causing minor ankle injuries and since it is not possible to maintain grass in these heavily travelled areas, children are subjected to mud and to gravel walkways. She said an additional problem stems from children throwing gravel onto neighboring lawns. Mr. Jones explained the reasons for the requirement initially. He said that the space is to provide a safety zone for children who might otherwise step directly off of the curb into the path of moving traffic. After considerable discussion it was agreed that the Planning Director should consuLt with the City Engineer·, school authorities, the Metropolitan Safety Council,• and other agencies to determine a practical solution to the problem. Charles. F. Johnson 3149 S. Broadway Annexation Tentativa .Zoning Study for Area South of Belleview and West of South Broadway Hearing No. ll-59C March 19, 1959 May 7, 1959 June 4, 1959 The Planning Director reported that the subject area has been proposed for annexation to the City along with property to the west of it. He explained that Council was given the impression by the applicant that the Planning Commission had recommended C-1 zoning for all of the area in the proposed annexation. Page 400 He stated that only the approximate eastern half of the proposed annexation had been con- sidered by the Planning Commission for C-1 zoning and then only on the assumption that a substantial commercial development would be constructed in the area. He reported that the area is now in the process of annexation with no movement toward con- current rezoning. The Planning Commission will be asked to study this rezoning request be- ginning the first of Oxtober which is the beginning of the fourth quarter of tpe year. The City Manager has prepared a letter documenting the movement toward the annexation and showing the interpretation of Planning Commission's recommendation for C-1 zoning. Mr. O. L. McBee for Mrs. Christensen 3100 S. Lafayette Resubdivision East Side of 3100 Block South Lafayette Street Hearing No. 23-59A June 4, 1959 The Planning Director presented a final plan for resubdivision of the subject area. He explained that the entire half of the block had been included in the resubdivision as requested on J~ne 4th by the Planning Commission and that the drain course was dedicated outright to the city rather than as an easement. He pointed out that the lot frontage had been re- aligned in accordance with Planning Commission's wishes and that all utilities to serve the area are in place. Kelley moved: Schmitt seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to City Council that the final plan of the Christensen Subdivision be approv ed. Ayes: Hill, Jones, Kelley, Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Braun ICRPC Meeting Report The PlanningDirector reported on the minutes of the regular ICRPC meeting of June 16, 1959. The Planning Director was unable to attend because of the Municipal League meeting at that time. Progress on the status of urban services area plan, the metropolitan transportation study and the sewage treatment consolidation study were presented. All reports indicated the work is now on schedule. Mr. Lee R. Woolsey, a new staff member for ICRPC, was present to observe the City's Planning Commission meeting. He reported that the ICRPC staff has grown to five persons and that the Regional Planning Commission is now beginning to function once more as a result. He st a ted that work on the sewage treatment consolidation survey should be of particular interest to the City of Englewood since the problem of bringing Littleton and Sheridan sewer into the enlarged Englewood plant rather than construct a n e w Littleton plant and a new Denver plant in the Englewood area would be one of the major items of study. Planning Office City Capital Improvements Projects Hearing No. 14-59D April 23, 1959 May 21, 1959 June 4, 1959 July 2, 1959 The Planning Director presented a memorandum with capital improvements projects work sheets attached. He explained that this was done to compile all projects already suggested and give Planning Commission a point from which to start. The Planning Commission discussed each of the projects tentatively scheduled for 1960 in relation to those scheduled for subsequent years. As a result of the discussion, the pro- jects were re-aligned to reflect the priority Planning Commission felt should be applied. It was agreed that the 1960 projects should be recommended specifically to City Council as such and that copies of the work sheet in its original form should also be sent to Council as reference material. The 1960 program appears as part of these minutes on an attached memorandum. Mr. Schmitt asked to be excused at this time. Planning Off ice City Master Plan No. 5 Master Street Plan Hearing No. 24-59A June 4, 1959 Discussion was held on a tentative plan for providing highway ramps connecting Broadway and Highway #70 as presented by the Planning Office on June 4th. Planning Commission members had been asked to discuss the tentative drawings with interested citizens and formulate any suggestions as a result of these discussions. It was agreed that the plan as drawn should now be brought to the attention of all affected City Departments, the Chamberof Commerce, the County Commissioners, School Officials, and the State Highway Department in order to gain wider 'consideration of the move and to arrive at the most feasible ramping plan. The Planning Director was instructed to contact the above agencies and distribute copies of the tentative drawing. Approved J. M. Lacy/ij ~~~~~~~~~--=-~~~~ Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary I I I I I I Page 401 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ~ONING COMMISSION Date: July 9, 1959 Subject: Subdivision Recommendation: That the final plan of the Christensen Subdivision be approved. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the City Council DATE: July 10, 1959 FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission SUBJECT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1960 Initial tabulations for a six-year Capital Improvements program. have been considered by the Planning Commission. On the basis of this preliminary evaluation, the following projects are hereby recommended in general order of priority as listed to be scheduled for con- struction during the fiscal year 1960. Attached for information only are the original work sheets used by Planning Commission as a guide in their discussion and consideration of these projects. 1. Street paving (scope of annual program to be determined by Council; present annual City expenditure $80,000) .............. $120,000. 2. Pedestrian bridge over Little Dry Creek just west of Bannock bridge. (Temporary improvement until new bridge is built and/or creek decked over.) •..••.......................... $, 1, 500. 3. Hawthorne School for City administration (not including library)* ......................................................... $ 4. Storm drain outlet under Santa Fe Drive ........•.................. $100,000. 5. Sanitary sewers. (a) Sewer trunk line into Scenic View, 18" line from Valley Development Company line west to C & S Ra i 1 road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 0 , 0 0 0 . (b) Sewer extensions within City (9 projects anticipated) .......• $ 20,000. 6. Bridge over Little Dry Creek at South Sherman Street •.•........... $ 60,000. 7. City garage and shop .............................................. $ 75,000. 8. Park (a) (b) (c) developments. Initial improvements of Belleview Park .........•...........• $ Further development of City Park ............................ $ In it ial development of Bates-Logan Park •.......•............ $ 30,000. 30,000. 10,000. 9. Off-street parking in commercial area ............................. $120, 000. 10. Traffic installations. 11. (a) Signal at Highway No. 70 and South Elati Street ............. $ 2,100. (b) Signal at Highway No. 70 and South Sherman Street (when Sherman Street bridge is built) .•............•. $ 2,900. (c) Signal at South Downing Street and East Dartmouth Avenue (if modernization of downtown Broadway signals authorized, this signal would cost only $500) ....... $ 1,200. (d) Mid-block crossing in 3400 b}ock of South Broadway requiring modernization of signals at Hampden and Girard on Broadway .......................................... $ 6, 110. (e) Second phase of one-way street system including signals at Girard and Lincoln and Hampden and LincoJ_n ..................................................... $ 4 ,800. (f) Add pedestrian l ight P to signals at Quincy- Broadway, Oxford-Broadway, Dartmouth-Logan, and Hampden-Logan ............................................... $ (g) Signals at BPnnock and Floyd and Acoma and Floyd ........... ,$ Fire Department. (a) Complete fire training tower ..•...........................••. $ (b) Improve fire hydrant system by adding more hydrants ......... $ 1,200. 3,600. 8,000. 12. Siphon City Ditch under West Oxford Avenue •......................• $ 5,000. 13. Pave City Hall parking lot and pipe roof drainage into storm sewer ....................................................... $ 4,500. Page 402 *This item is felt particularly necessary to increase service to Englewood citizens by pro- viding adequate administrative facilities. It is felt that the City Manager's current study of the feasibility of moving certain administrative departments sHould be considered as a guide toward making practical use of this school building for City purposes as soon as it is vacated. The library should not be moved into temporary housing because of the expense involved and the imminence of a modern library building within the next few years. FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION JOE M. LACY Planning Director JML /ij Att. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 23, 1959 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 7:30 P. M. Members Present: Braun, Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt, Lacy, Ex-officio Members Absent: Kelley City Council City Amendment to Zoning Ordinance for Building Height Hearing No. 43-58A December 18, 1958 The Planning Director presented a communication from the City Council requesting a change in zoning provisions to allow construction of an eight-story building. He read the amendment passed on January 19, 1959, amending the ~oning ordinance .as follows: Section 1. Subsection 3 of Section 9 of Article IV of Ordinance No. 45, Series of 1955, as amended, of the ordinances of the City of Englewood,. Colorado, is hereby amended to read as follows: "3. Maximum Height of Buildings: (1) 5 stories but not greater than 60 feet; provided.that one additional story to a total not greater than 75 feet may be permitted by directive of the City Council, if. recommended by the City Planning and Zoning Commission, and all normal safety requirements are satisfied." Section 2. Subcesection 2 of Section 10 of Article IV of Ordinance No. 45, Series of 1955, as amended, of the ordinances of the City of Englewood, Colorado, is rereby amended to read as follows: "2. Maximum Height of Buildings: (1) 4 stories but not greater than 50 feet; provided that one additional story to a total not greater than 65 feet may be permitted by directive of the City Council, if.recommended py the City , planning and Zoning Commission, and all normal safety requirements are satisfied." The Planning Director suggested that another amendment allowing more than five stori e s under proper design for safety and fire . protection might be in order to give the Planning Commission, Building Inspector, and the Fire Department a specific mandate to approve any such proposed b uilding. Mr. Jones stated that he felt some snrt of economic feasibility study should be undertaken before authorization to build such a large building was granted. He felt that the effect on the abutting property certainly should be considered and that so manytechnical aspects were involved that probably an independent research firm should be contacted to make such a survey. Mr. Braun stated that . there . is a definite movement in Council to see that applicants for changes in City legislation pay the full cost of such chaq;es. The Planning Director qµoted from an Aurora ordinance setting forth the criteria for con- sidering buildings of additional height. The Aurora ordinance calls for a public hearing to be held after the property on which a tall building is to be erected is posted with the decision to be based on five criteria: (1) The effect of the increased height on adjacent property including the effect on light, air and ventilation; (2) Availability and suitability of off-street parking; (3) Location of tha structure with reference to fire, health and safety factors; (4) Opinion of propert~ owners within a 600 foot radius of the property line of the proposed structure; (5) Other factors pertinent in the loca~ion of such structure. I I I