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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-08-24 PZC MINUTESI I Page 579 of the lots in said subdivision be withheld by the city, and that no further taps will be requested by the developers until the power poles are _relocated, and quit claim deeds for the right-of-way are secured, by the city, fr om the Colorado Central Power Company. Yours truly, · Paul A. Franzmann Donald G. Franzmann Sigrid W. Fransmann Harry Folkerts CERTIFIED TRUE COPY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes o f August 24, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P. M. Mr. Kelley presiding. Members present: Kelley, Hill, Miles, Rice Romans , Ex-officio Members absent: Martin, Pershing Audience: Don Carney, Jack Eachon, Deac Parsons, Bob Scarfe Also present: James Ritter, Gertrude Welty I. ENGLEWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT Mrs. Romans showed Commission members an overlay of the latest, proposed future street program ori ginating in the Planning Office. The proposal, when finalized, will be a part of the Englewocxl Master Plan. She stated there had been a few changes since the meeting of June 29th, at which time the overlay was first shown. Mrs. Romans reported she had met with Mr. Fred Merton of the State Highway Department; that he had reviewed the proposal and saw nothing contrary to the planning of the State· Highway Department. Mrs. Romans gave a detailed description of the overlay and the needs that would have to be met to put the plan through. Bridges would be needed at Windemere , Union, Dartmouth, and Yale. These routes will allow access into Englewood proper fr om both the Industrial and res 'idential areas to the West. She further stated that Mr. Merton felt the proposed ramp through Commerce Field was the most feasible access off of Bannock and Highway #70 into downtown Englewood. Discussion f ollowed. Mr. Jack Eachon presented an aerial of the subject area. He stated that Mr. Howard Abbott was president of Englewood Unlimited; that he was Chairman of the Improvement District. He said a group of businessmen had gotten together and came up with plans for improving Cherokee Street through to Floyd Avenue; a ramp of f of Highway #70 onto Broadway; and widening South Logan Street from Highway #70 to Hampden, if necessary; and to widen East Hampden fr om South Logan to South Broadway. It was pointed out there were 2 ,3 68,000 sq. ft. in the proposed Improvement District; the cost was figured to be approximately 5i per sq. ft.; with the total cost of $160,000 to be paid over a ten year period. Mr. Hill questioned the method of adding on to this proposed district should further improve- ments be sought later. It was explained that a new district would be formed, but the same methods would be used. Mr. Carney stated he felt the most important thing to do was move the traffic o ff of Highway #70 into the downtown Englewood area. He felt the opening of Cherokee Street from Highway #70 to Dartmouth would give a good flow of traffic around and to the downtown section of Englewood. Mr. Rice questioned where the additional parking was to be put to accommodate the increased flow of traffic for those doing business in Englewood. Mr. Carney replied thatEnglewood would have to fight to keep what business it had. It was · stated that a great deal of objection had been forthcoming fr om the-businessmen; they didn't fee'l they should buy parking for down- town Englewood. Mr. Miles asked what the plans were £or the ncrth end of Cherokee Street at Floyd. Mr. Carney replied that a traffic light would be placed there. Mr. Eachonstated it had been included in the estimate given, which was $79,005 for improvement of Cherokee Street. Mr. Hill asked if any qualified Traffic Engineers had studied thls High _ ~.y #7 0 situation, and Mrs. Romans replied that both Professor Eager and Mr. Merton had been consulted on this problem. Discussion. Rice moved: Miles seconded: That the Planning Commission recommend to City Council the approval of Englewood Unlimited's plan to improve Logan Street from Highway #70 to Hampden and to improve Hampden from Logan to Broadway to their maximum practical width with appropriate signs, traffic signals, etc.; Cherokee to be extended from Dry Creek to West Floyd with a bridge over Dry Creek and with appropriate signs, traffic signals, etc. The motion carried unanimo usly. Discussion ensued. Page 580 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of August 10th were declared approved as printed. -- - --:. III. LETTER FROM S. R. DE BOER Mrs. Romans reported the letter from S. R. DeBoer, which had been sent to the Mayor and City Council of Englewood, had been referred to the Planning Commission by City Council. Di s cussion followed, and a copy of the letter was filed. IV. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE -HIGH RISE APARTMENTS Mr. James Ritter indicated the area under consideration for Hi-Rise Apartments on the map. The area is bounded on the east by South Clarkson; on the south by Highway #7 0; the west by South Logan, and on the north by East Hampden Avenue. He stated that in his study of the problem, he had met with Mr. McLucas; studied the Denver Zoning Ordinance; and the Arapahoe County Zoning Ordinance. He felt that Denver's bulk tent regulations were too complicated for a small city such as Englewood. In t he Arapahoe County Zoning Ordinance, they used "UNOBSTRUCTED OPEN SPACE". He said this ' method gave more lee-way to the builder. Mr. Ritter stated that in his experimenting, he chose a 75' frontage, and picked different percentages to get sufficient open space. He stated that any building from 0' to 35' re- quired 40 % open space; for those higher, up to 95' --3 % for each additional 10' of height was required; those over 96' in height --2 % for each additional 10' of height; and 156' and above required 1 % for each additional 10' of height. Discussion followed. Mr. Ritter stated he felt there should be 1.5 private parking spaces p~r unit, as many times the occupants of one unit have more than one car. He felt this would do a great deal to eliminate congestion on streets in the immediate areas of apartment houses. Discussion followed; the Commission was urged by M~. Ritter to wai t for a study being done by Denver and ICRPC before putting an amendment ipto effect. A recess was called at 10:15 P. M. The meeting was called to order at 10:25 P. M. Mr. Hill stated he felt the Building Inspector and Fire Chief should qe a$edfor recommendations on the Hi-rise problem. Mrs. Romans replied that the Planning Office had recieved a recom- mendation from the Board of Adjustment and the Building Inspector; she felt the study should go to all City Department heads for review; then be referred to Joe Esch, City Attorney. Discussion followed; no action was ta ke n, and Mr. Ritter's report was to be referred to the City Department Heads for their study and review. V. FRANZMANN-FOLKERT Mrs. Romans reported she had taken the proposal mad~ at the last meeting to the C~ty Engineer, and it was indicated to her there would be no . opposition if the median strip were to be con- tinued from Floyd to Dartmouth. Mr. Rice stated there might be a problem with the service wires crossing the street and trucks which use Huron. Discussion followed. Mr. Rice stated that in his opinion there could be no consideration of rezoning until the situation were settled. Mrs. Romans suggested sending a letter to surrounding home owners inviting them to a meeting with the Planning Commission, representatives from the Engineering Depart~ent and the Power Company, and with Joe Esch, to explain the situation. VI. BROOKRIDGE AREA ' There was a brief discussion; Mrs. Romans stated she had received no formal annexation applica- tion, nor any further GOmmunication from Mr. Pasternak and Mr. Elenbogen. Mr. Kelley said Mr. Green, attorney for Pasternak and Elenbogen, had called him; it was his understanding the men wished to meet with the Commission; they would also like to apply for annexation under the Simultaneous Annexation and Zoning Ordinance. VII. CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT FUND There was discussion on the 1959 list of Improvements which had been prepared by the Planning Commission. The staff was asked to bring it up to date. VIII. DRAINAGE STUDY REPORT The Acting Planning Dire~tor s~ated there were two copies of the report available in the Planning Office for study by .the Commission members. I I I I P age 581 IX. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Romans gave a brief outline of the September 7th meeting, at which time there are six rezoning hearings scheduled. She showed the areas on the ·map, and stated there would be slides · of the areas which would be shown that evening. Mr. Hill left the meeting. Mrs. Romans said the rezoning requests were : 'I 1. Belleview to Layton, Broadway /Acoma alley projected to Acoma--·--from P and C-2 ; to T; 2. Gordon Tract, east of Decatur and South of West Union----R-1-A to M-1; 3. Pleasant View Subdivision--between South Irving and South Lowell immediately south of Sheridan City Limits----R-1-A to R-2-B; 4. West side df ' 3000 South Linco1n----R-2-A to T; 5. Between Highway #JO and the C-2 zoning on the s outh side of East Hampden and South Marion and SouthDowning----R-1-D to R-3-B; 6. At Chenango and Broadway----C-2 and R-1-C to R-3-A. Brief discussion followed. The meeting was declared adjourned at 11:35 P. M. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy J. Romans Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: August 24, 1961 APPROVAL OF ENGLEWOOD UNLIMITED'S IMPROVEMENT PLAN That the Planming Commission recommend to Ci'ty Council the approval of Englewood Unlimited's plan to improve Logan Street from Highway #70 to Hampden and improve Hampden from Logan to Broadway to their maximum practical width with appropriate signs, traffic signals, etc.; Cherokee to be extended fr om Dry Creek to West Floyd with a bridge over Dry Creek and with appropriate signs, traffic signals, etc. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Dorothy J. Romans Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *• * *I * -* * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 'Mihutes of September 7, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 'P. M. Mr. Rice presiding. Members present: Kelley, Hill, Martin, Miles, Pershing, Rice Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None I. CINDERELLA CITY . ' Mr. Alex Holland, Attorney representing Von Frellick and Associates, submitted the Site Plan for the Proposed C-3 Shopping Center, and a letter of transmittal to the Planning Commission. Miles moved: Martin seconded: That the Planning Commission receive the Site Plans f or the C-3 District and ~he proposed Cinderella City Shopping Center and ~o record them .. Ayes: NAYS: Kelley, Hill, Martin,. Miles, Pershing,· Rice None Motion carried. ~ - -_,j _ II. GORDON TRACT R-1-A to M-1 Hill moved: Martin seconded: REZONING Area East of Decatur, South of West Union. That the hearing be opened. Ayes: Nays; H~ll ~ Kelley, Martin, Miles, Pershing, Rice None Motion carried. J' I I CASE #13-61A