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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-01-22 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 351 Planning and Zoning Commission City Planning Commission Member Kelley mentioned that he had been in conference with Mr. Ragsdale of the Ragsdale Tool and Die Company at 4795 So. Broadway, who is desirous of expanding their machine shop operations on a 50 foot site immediately north of the existing building. Mr. Kelley indicated that there is some question in his mind as to th~ interpretation of the zoning ordinance which does or does not render the existing operation as a nonconforming use in the C-2 Zone. No action was taken as it was determined that the matter would have to be referred to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals for interpretation and initial action. Planning Office Master Plan Hearing No. 45-58A December 18, 1958 Chairman Jones stated that with the large amount of studying by the commission which will be involved in fhe forthcoming Master Plan Development. He felt that arrangements for an additional meeting each month should be made and asked all members to consider the best possible time for such a meeting so the determination for same can be made at the next meeting of the commission. Mr. Braun stated that he wished to inform the commission that he approved of the re-election of all the commission officials which action was taken prior to his arrival. There being no further business to come bef ore the City Planning and Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 P. M. Approved Martha Failyer Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: January 8, 1959 Subdivision Proposal That the plat of the Davolt subdivision be approved and that curb, gutter, and side walks be required for fr ontage along Huron Street. Paving improvements as required by uniform subdivision regulations, be waived, unless the 4400 block of South Huron Street is included in the paving district. Respectfully submitted, By order o f the City Planning and Zoning Commission Martha Failyer Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: January 8, 1959 Annexation That the annexation of the subject area be approved inasmuch as the proponents have met the requirements set forth in Planning Commission action of July 10, 1958; that annexation be contingent upon R-1-B zoning which complies with the applicants questions. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zonin g Commission Martha Failyer Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 22, 1959 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 8:10 P. M. Members Present : Braun, Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt Members Absent: Kelley - ------------- Page 352 James Jordan 2750 So. Washington Subdivision Two Building Sites Near the South End of West Side of 2700 Block on South Clarkson Street. Hearing No. 1-59-A January 8, 1959 Mr. Jordan appeared to present a preliminary plat of the subject area prepared in cooperation with the Planning Office. In subsequent discussion it was agreed that if all parties follow through on commitments, including donations by neighborhood residents, that Lot No. 3 which is a natural drain course could be acquired by the City for park development. Mr. Braun telephoned Mr. Rex Richards during the discussion and indicated that Mr. Richards would attempt to have the neighborhood donations gathered prior to Council action on February 2. Romans moved: Braun seconded: That the final plan of the proposed subdivision be given final approval by the Planning Commission and that it be recommended to the City Council subject to: 1. The designation of Lot No. 3 as a drainage parkway. 2. Prior study and acceptance by the Public Works Department, the Utilities Department, and Planning Office and that a contract on the future ownership and development of Lot No. 3 be executed between Mr. Jordan and the City. Ayes: Braun, Hill, Jones , Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Kelley Board of Adjustment City Zoning Interpretation Construction of Masonry Building on Golf Course Which Is Permitted Acces- sory Use But Non-Co nforming With Area And Night Light Requirements. Hearing No. 2-59 Mr. Braun and Mr. McLellan presented a memorandum from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, to wit: "MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS. Date: Subject: Request: Action: January 14, 1959 Construction of Golf Club House at 3400 South Huron Street by Mountain View Golf Club, Inc. H. R. Braun made request for permission to construct a Club House, approximatcly 22' (twenty two) x 32' (thirty two), and presented plans which included a driving deck, same to be omitted at this time. Reference to Page 16, section 5, paragraph 12 -Conditional Uses (A) (4) was made in the appeal. Cartwright: Leek: Moved Seconded, that the request be referred to the City Planning Commission since it was felt that the Zoning Ordinance does not properly cover this problem, and that the following points be considered: Proper definition of: (a) (b) (c) (d) Driving range Area Requirements Flood light restrictions in R-1-D Retail sales in restricted zone. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission /S/ Leslie Keckler Recording Secretary" After considerable study o f the proposed building and the re-institution of floodlights as proposed by the applicant and a thorough search of the Zoning Ordinance Provisions, it was agreed that the present golf course is non-conforming only to the extent that it does not meet area requirements for an R-1-D zone and which zone prohibits night lighting. However, since the existing golf course which formerly had lighting fixtures which are still in place except for certain fixture removals, and since a golf course is a conditional accessory use in the R-1-D zone, provisions of Article 5, Section 5, Paragraph 1 would govern in considering applicant's proposal. It was felt that the applicant's intent to shield any future night light use from surrounding area meets the requirements of "limitations on external effects" as provided by the cited paragraph. Braun moved: Schmitt seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission suggest to the Board of Adjustment And Appeals that the provisions of Article 5, Section 5, Paragraph 1 provides the framework and grants the authority to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for consideration of this case on its merits without further amendment to the zoning ordinance. Ayes: Braun, Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Kelley Planning Office City -·-- --- -- - --- ----- - Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance Various Amendments Embodying Charter Hearing No. 3-59 Required Changes, Board of Adjustment Changes, and Planning Commission Changes. I I I I I I Page 353 The Planning Director presented tentative wording for various Zoning Ordinance amendments as instructed at a meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, City Attorney, and City Manager on January 14. The Planning Director read and explained the tentative amendment for re-defining "family" and allowing two (2) non-transient roomers in a R-1-D Zone. Such amendment was based on Planning Advisory Service Report No. 105, dated December 1957, which thoroughly presents and explains the effects of allowing roomers in single-family residential zones. After considerable discussion, it was felt that three (3) persons rather than four (4) who were not related would cause less population density problems, and that one (1) roomer rather than two should be sufficient for true "companionship" housing and reasonable supple- mental income in R-1-D zones without adversely affecting the population density ratio. Mr. Schmitt suggested that the wording for carport definition be changed to measure the overall carport definition from the extreme edge of any part of the building instead of the roof only. A change in the definition of auto sales room to permit the overhauling of engines and other machine repair used in connection with a new car establishment was also made and agreed upon. It was then suggested that the remaining amendments be studied by the individual Commission members to be discussed further at a later date. Planning Off ice City Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Restrictions on Parking In Residential Setback Hearing No. 35-58-C August 20, 1958 November 6, 1958 November 20, 1958 The subject amendment was re-discussed as referred back to Planning Commission by the City Council. Mr. Braun presented a letter concerning the economics of apartment house con- struction as follows: Mr. H. R. Braun 102 Tucker Building Englewood, Colorado Dear Mr. Braun: "DUNTON MORTGAGE COMPANY Fourth Floor Midland Savings Building 17th Street at Glenarm Place Denver 2, Colorado January 17, 1959 Thank you for the opportunity of discussing with you the off-street parking requirements with regard to multiple dwelling units now in effect in your city. I have managed apartments for various owners in your area and I am also an experienced appraiser for income properties for loan purposes. It is my opinion that off-street parking requirements should be less stringent in order to stimulate the building of more multiple units in your area. The owner of a multiple rentalunit is faced with many problems -risingland costs, higher costs for material, labor, loans, management fees, interest and higher taxes, etc.; with the net result that multiple units are netting the owners no more than a good quality municipal tax free bond which does not carry with it the many problems of ownership of income properties. It is my opinion that allowable land cost for a 5Q x 125 foot site which now, due to parking requirements, would accommodate only a six unit structure, cannot exceed $10,000.00 in order to allow a reasonable return to the investor. On today's market it is doubtful that an R-3 site, 50 x 125 feet, could be purchased for less than $15,000.00, giving efi:ct to existing improvements which would necessarily have to be demolished. By reducing off- street parking requirements thirty to forty per cent, the same site would accommodate eight to ten units, thereby allowing for higher land acquisition, costs, etc. This would encourage the building of multiple units. Residential fringe areas could be replaced with larger structures resulting in higher valuation for tax purposes and a more realistic return to the investor. TWF:bf" Very truly yours, /S / T. W. Flessa T. W. Flessa Mr. Braun explained that in his opinion the economics as they exist today restrict and curtail the development of all of the City's R-3-B zones · unless off-street parking require- ments can be met by allowing such requirements to exist in required setback areas. Mr. Jones contended that any increased value a neighborhood would derive by demolition of sub-standard frame home and replacement by an apartment house with parking within the setbacks would be offset by a resultant decrease in value of adjacent remaining single family property. He also stated that a re a sonable compromise might be the allowing of parking on a corner lot along the avenue side of a new apartment structure but prohibit it from the street side which is normally the predominate setback for the existing block. The Planning Director reminded the Planning Commission that it is charged with the responsi- bility for maintaining present and future land and property values as well as the future nature and desirability of the City as a place to live, work, and own property. He also pointed out that the proposed restrictions on parking in front and side setback in all residential zones would not prohibit quarter circle drives for residences such as exist at S. Logan and E. Dartmouth and S. Galapago and W. Oxford Avenues because the allocated parking space is not within the setback even though the driveways are. Page 354 The Planning Director stated that the Denver ordinance does not prohibit parking in the set- back as such but that the problem is controlled by the issuance of curb cuts which does not allow any curb cut permitting parking in setbacks in residential areas. The Aurora zoning ordinances specifically prohibits the allocation of off-street parking in residential set- backs. The Planning Director suggested that a survey be taken of the property owners in the 3300 block of S. Pearl to determine their opinion of parking being allowed in the front setback. Mr. Braun concurred in this suggestion but the matter was dropped after the follow- ing motions were made. Mr. Jones and the Planning Director both emphasized the seriousness of Englewood's increasing population density as a threat to all residential property values within the City. Mrs. Romans and Mr. Hill questioned the logic of allowing any apartment dwelling to be con- structed on a minimum 50' frontage in the first place. Mr. Jones explained the Planning Consultant's stand in 1955 as being a compromise between facilitating apartment type develop- ment and utilization of building sites as they now exist. Mrs. Romans explained that since we now have an example of what we can expect in the ultimate apartment house development in R-3-B zones existing at the northeast corner of South Pearl Street and Ea st Girard Avenue, that a drastic change is definitely in order to prevent further development of this type which definitely sets the stage for residential tenement blight in the future. Romans moved: Hill seconded: That Article 4, Section 8, Paragrapn 5(b), be amended to delete 50' and substitute therefor 100' as the minimum frontage lot for multi-family buildings. Ayes: Braun, Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Kelley Hill moved: Romans seconded: That Article 6, Paragraph 4, be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: "(h) Required Off-Street Parking Space in Residential District Required off-street parking spaces--rn residential districts shall not be provided in areas required as minimum front yard. (See definition of "yards" and "lot lines" Article 1, Section 5, Nos. 46 and 77, r e spectively.) Ayes: Braun, Hill, Jones, Romans, Schmitt Nays: None Absent: Kelley Planning Off ice City Master Plan, Section 2 Park Development Hearing No. 4-59 The Planning Director explained that Mr. Arch Mezzano controls a tract of land in the south- west portion of the city which would be desirable for recreational development. Mr. Mezzano wishes a tentative commitment from the Planning and Zoning Commission as to initial plans for the general area and an indication of the time schedule for such land acquisition and develop- ment. After discussion, it was unanimously agreed that the initial chapter of the City's complete imp·rovement budget which must be recommended to the Manager's office in July of 1959 should include recommendations for recreational land acquisition and that the area controlled by Mr. Mezzano would undoubtedly carry top priority for such recommended acquisition. There being no further business to come before the City Planning and Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 12:05 A. M. Approved Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: January 22, 1959 Jordan Subdivision That the final plat of the Jordan Subdivision be approved subject to: 1. The designation of Lot No. 3 as a drainage parkway. 2. Prior study and acceptance by the Public Works Department, the Utilities Department, and Planning Office and that a contract on the future ownership and development of Lot No. 3 be executed between Mr. Jordan and the City. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary I I I I I I Page 355 MEMORANDUM TO THE CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Date: Subject: Recommendation: January 22, 1959 Construction of Golf Club House at 3400 South Huron Street by Mountain View Golf Club, Inc. That the provisions of Article 5, Section 5, Para graph 1, pro- vides the framework and grants the authority to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for consideration of this case on its merits without further amendment 1o the zoning ordinance. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Date: Subject: Recommendation: January 22, 1959 Apartment House Development in R-3-B Zones That Article 4, Section 8, Paragraph 5(b) be amended to delete 50' and substitute therefor 100' as the minimum frontage lot for multi-family buildings. Respectfull y submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission . Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary MEM ORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendati o n: January 22, 1959 Off-street Parking Space "in Residential District That Article 6, Paragraph 4, be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: "'(h) Required Off-Street Parking Space in Residential District Required off-street parking spaces in re~idential districts shall not be provided in areas required as minimum front yard. (see definition of "yards" and "lot lines" Article 1, Section 5, Nos. 46 and 77, respectively.) Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission Jewell M. Banfield Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1959 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Jones at 8:10 P. M. Members Present: Braun, Hill, Jones, Kelley, Schmitt, and Lacy, Ex-officio Members Absent: Romans Robert L. Gillpatrick 3890 South Galapago ~ - - - Subdivision Approximately One-half Block on West Side of 3900 Block S. Galapago. Hearing No. 42-58E (See minutes of March 19, 1955, March 31, 1955) December 4, 1958 January 8, 1959 The Planning Director presented the tracing for the final plan o f the subject area. An agreement between the subdivider and the City prepared by the Subdivider's attorney and approved by the City Attorney was also read. The agreement sets forth the conditions under which a structure may be erected over the existing sewer line on Lot 4. One additional change on the plat of widening an existing five foot easement to ten feet along the west side of the east line of Lot 1 was found necessary and the Planning Director stated that the Subdivider's engineer will be contacted and such change made.