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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-09-25 PZC MINUTESI I CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Special Meeting September 25, 1961 Members Present: Kelley, Miles, Pershing, Rice Romans, Ex-officio' Members Absent: Hill, Martin Also Present: Lee Jones, former Chairman of Planning Commission. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley. Page 593 The Planning Director reviewed the motion made by Mr. Hill and seconded by Mr. Rice at the regular meeting of the Planning :Commission on September 21, which read: "That the date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the R-3-A Ordinance be set for October 12, and that notice be published." It was pointed out that the effect of this motion would apply to the entire presently zoned R-3-A area, and that· the Commission should determine whether or not this was their intent. Discussion ensued. Because there is considerable area within the City presently zoned with an R-3-A zone classification that might not be feasible for the hi-rise type building, it was the general opinion of the Commission that the Hi-rise Zone should be an additional classification in the Zoning Ordinance rather than an amendment to the R-3-A zone. Miles moved: Pershing seconded: That the public notice advertising the October 12th public hearing regarding Hi-rise Ordinance read: That the date for a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the Zoning Ordinance adding an additional zone classification, R-3-C, be set for October 12, and that notice be published. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *-~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of October 5, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m. by Chairman Kelley. Members present: Hill, Martin, Miles, Rice, Kelley Romans., Ex-officio Members absent: Pershing I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of September 21 and September 25 were approved as presen±ed. II. CINDERELLA CITY SITE PLANS Alex Holland presented four sets of revised pages 2,3,4, and 5 to the Planning Commission. Mr. Holland stated the changes were primarily in building locations. He also stated an additional four se~s would be filed when completed. Mr. Kelley stated he wished the record to reflect that the Cinderella City Site Plans were received, and would be referred to Department Heads of the City for study. III. ALLEY VACATION AT SWEDISH HOSPITAL Mr. Richard Banta, representing the Hospital, stated they wanted that portion of the alley between South Pearl and South Pennsylvania, East Girard and East Hampden not already vacated, to be vacated. It was pointed out that part of the new construction being done by the hospital would be on the alley. Planning Director Romans stated the request had been referred to Colorado Central Power Company, the City Utilities Director and the City Engineer .. The Engineer's Office had asked that a 16' easement for sewer realignment be obtained, and that at this time, the alley not be vacated north of the South property line of the residence, in order that there would be access to the residence. Harold Rust of Colorado Central Power Company, stated the line south of the last pole had been removed and put underground. He said there was no objection to the proposed vacation. Brief discussion followed. Page 594 Hill Moved: Martin Seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the portion of the alley in Block 6, West View Addition to Englewood abutting the South quarter of Lot 9 and Lots 10 through 16 and Lots 33 through 39 and the south quarter of Lot 40, Block 6, West View Addition, be vacated, pro- vided that a 16' easement for sewer realignment be obtained. The motion carried unanimously. IV. FRANZMANN-FOLKERTS SUBDIVISION Chairman Kelley stated this meeting with the property owners in the vi 'cini ty of 3100 and 3200 South Huron had been called to discuss the relocation of the power poles in the middle of the 3100 and 3200 blocks of South Huron, or the possibility of developing the street with a median strip maintained in the center. Mrs. Romans stated that the problem had been renewed with the Olson rezoning request. The Franzmanns and Folkerts were restricted in the development of their land by an agreement entered into on November 13, 1958 by them and the City Utilities Office, whereby no more water taps would be furnished the subdivision until the poles were relocated. It had been suggested at an earlier meeting that possibly a median strip with curb and gutter could be installed rather than moving the poles if an agreement between the property owners could not be reached. This proposal was referred to the City Engineer for feasibility and for cost figures on both alternatives.· The City Engineer has reported that a rough estimate of the median strip with a 6 " vertical curb and roadway would be $11, 000 compared to $7,, 000 for the regular roadway. Discussion followed; the Planning Director said she thought it was the practice of Council not to accept street dedications unless they were assured that the street would be paved in order that it could be more economically maintained by the City. Mr. Livingston stated he owned five acres to the west of Huron, which was zoned M-1. They are trying to develop this area, but need service and power, ~nd for that reason was interested in the power poles on Huron. Mr. Rust, of Colorado Central Power Company, stated that area would be served from lines on Floyd extended, as the company had poles located there. It would not be served from those poles on Huron. Mr. Rust stated that street lights would eventually be needed in this area along Huron; that the poles could be moved to either side of Huron. Mr. Rust said that the original cost was given at $2,000; the cost has now risen to around $4,000, but the Power Company would pay the excess over $2,000. He pointed out that the median strip could be used only part way, and that it would be more economical to move the poles to the east side of Huron. Mrs. Ostrousky stated they had a 10' easement on the east of their property granted in 1908. The City has said this could not be closed except by a Co urt Order; therefore, they do not need access from Huron, and would not dedicate any of their land for street purposes. Mr. Franzmann stated he felt the problem was a combination of faults, but he didn't feel that he should pay $2,000 for some one else's mistake. He further stated the poles were located on the Folkert's half of the street. He stated he was under the impression the poles were to be removed when the plat was accepted. Lee Jones, of Colorado Central Power Company, and Chairman of the Planning Commission at the time the plat was accepted,. said they did not realize then there was an easement there. He said the power company had agreed to pay all costs above $2,000, and that Mr. Franzmann and Mr. Folkerts were to try to work something out. He stated the offer of the Power Company to pay costs above $2,000 st i ll stood. He said that even though the poles were on Folkerts' side of the street, the subdivision plat was a joint plat, and the responsibility was that of the property owners. Mr. Jones also said the Power Company would realign the poles in the 3100 block of South Huron at no extra cost to those property owners. Mr. Ostrousky stated they didn't want to dedicate their portion on Huron. They were presently paying for the paving of Dartmouth and if Huron were to be paved, it would be too much. The City would not let them improve their land, as their residential use was non-conforming in a M-1 zone. Discussion followed. Mrs. Ostrousky stated they would dedicate a 30' strip if they could be assured that the City would not pave Huron for at least 10 years. Mr. Horner asked if the Power Company and Public Service Company should merge, would this agreement, as proposed, s t and, or would it have to be reconstructed. Mr. Jones and Mr. Rust indicated it would be a "carry-over" project if the companies should merge. Ostrouskys stated they would accept the offer of the Power Company in the 3100 block of Huron, and would dedicate 30' if the City would agree not to pave it for 10 years. Dartmouth had been paved without their consent, and they couldn't possibly afford to have Huron paved. It was pointed out that such an agreement could not be binding on future Councils, and that conditions might change whereby the Ostrouskys would sell their land, and others might want the improvements. Mr. Hill read the following regarding Street Improvements from the Subdivision Regulations, Article II, Section 6B: "STREET IMPROVEMENTS. In order to provide for the orderly construction of public improvements as areas are built and developed, to avoid intermit~ent sections so improved or unimproved, and to promote the public health, safety and welfare, all streets shall be graded and improved by paving, concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks, unless and provided that Council shall find, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, that paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, or any of them, are not required for an adequate use and development of the area involved." Discussion followed. I I 1 I I Hill moved: Martin seconded: Discussion followed. Page 595 The Planning Commission recommend to Council that the street dedica- tions in 3100 South Huron be accepted provided that interested parties get the necessary grants, easements, and agreements made, and that Council observe Paragraph B, Section 6, Article II of the Subdivision Regulations as follows: "In order to provide for the orderly construction of public improvements as areas are built and developed, to avoid intermittent sections so im- proved or unimproved, and to promote the public health, safety and wel- fare, all streets shall be graded and improved by paving, concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks, unless and provided that Council shall find, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, that paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, or any of them, are not required for an adequate use and development of the area involved." The motion carried unanimously when the role was called. V. FRED WALDEN PLEASANT VIEW LANE Mrs. Romans stated Mr. Walden had contacted her in .regard to the area between South Lowell Boulevard and South Irving just south of Sheridan City Limits. He has indicated the appli- cants would not appeal the denial of the R-2-B request, but now desired an R-1-C zoning as it would be compatible with the area surrounding. Mr. Walden wants to subdivide his property, and to build on it as soon as possible. The plans of the property owners in the area, are, at this time, to dedicate a 50' street on either side of Pleasant View Lane. He requested Mrs. Romans to put before the Commission a recommendation to Council that the present width of 60' on Pleasant View Lane be changed to 50' -vacating 10', half of which would revert to property owners on either side of the street, thus giving Mr. Walden an additional 5' for his subdivision. He has stated he wished to put four houses on his land, and needs more footage to accommodate them under the R-1-A zone classification. The houses are to front on Irving. Discussion followed. It was the feeling of the Commission not to accept Mr. Walden's proposal. Mrs. Romans was requested to convey their feeling to Mr. Walden, and to continue working with him to get something feasible for an over-all plan encompassing the entire area. VI. HI-RISE AMENDMENT CASE #19-61D The Planning Director gave a brief review of the proposed R-3-C Ordinance. The public hearing has been set for October 19, as the City Attorney has ruled that no City functions could be maintained on October 12, a legal holiday. The office has contacted other areas for analysis of Hi-Rise buildings and effects, and has other ordinances to analyze. Mrs. Romans further stated that since the change of date of the R-3-C public hearing, the meeting with ICRPC had been moved to November 9. VII. NEW BUSINESS Mrs. Romans stated the Raritan Industrial Park Subdivision from Scenic View would be presented at the next meeting. It was stated that it is a five acre tract owned by Mrs. Sopher, and .that Meuer, Serafini, Meuer are doing the subdivision. - -.- VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. GORDON TRACT CASE #13-61C Mrs. Romans stated there had been further contact to the Planning Office by Mrs. Keener. The people east of South Clay Street extended want only their part zoned M-1 and don't want to wait until the quarterly rezoning hearings in December. As the City Attorney has said the Commission could recommend change in whole or in part, she advised Mrs. Keener to dis- cuss with Mr. Carleno the possibility of appealing to Council the decision of the Planning Commission on the area east of Clay Street extended. Discussion followed. Martin moved: Miles seconded: That the Planning Commission reconsider the application for rezoning of the Gordon Tract from R-1-A to M-1. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed. Miles moved: Martin seconded: That, as there had been further contact by the people in the area to the Planning Office concerning rezoning in part, the Planning Commission should amend the recommendation of last meeting to Council, and recommend the rezoning of the area east of Clay Street extended from R-1-A to M-1. The motion carried unanimously. Page 596 B. BEN NAZARENUS CASE #18-61B Mrs. Romans read a letter addressed to the Plann·ing Commission from Mrs. Cherry of Wickenberg, Arizona: Dear Mrs. Romans, "Desert Cypress ·Wickenburg, Arizona Oct. 1, 1961 I recently received a letter from Betty Martin, asking me to write to you in regard to the lots of Mr. and Mrs. Nazarenus. I tried to buy a couple of those lots from Doris Nazarenus to build our house on, but she would not even discuss a price. She said that they wanted to put up an apartment house there because it would bring more money than selling the lots for homes. I hope this information will be of some help to you. Very truly yours, /s /Mrs. Harold Cherry" Discussion followed; no action was taken. Mr. Miles read a proposal from Councilman ·McLellan outlining a suggested through street from north -south. The proposal was from Quincy at Jason, north on Jason to Kenyon, east on Kenyon to Huron, north on Huron to Dartmouth, east on Dartmouth to Delaware, north on Delaware to Yale as an arterial. Discussion followed, but no action was taken. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: October 5, 1961 Vacation of Alley at Swedish Hospital The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the portion of the alley in Block 6, West View Addition to Englewood abutting the South quarter of Lot 9 and Lots 10 through 16 and Lots 33 through 39 and the South quarter of Lot 40, Block 6, West View Addition, be vacated, provided that a 16' easement for sewer realignment be obtained. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: October 5, 1961 Street Dedications in 3100 Block of South Huron That Planning Commission recommend to Council that the street dedica- tions in 3100 South Huron be accepted provided that interested parties get the necessary grants, easements, and agreements made, and that Council observe Paragraph B, Section 6, Article II of the Subdivision Regulations as follows: "In order to provide for the orderly construction of public improve- ments as areas are built and developed, to avoid intermittent sections so improved or unimproved, and to promote the public health, safety and welfare, all streets shall be graded and improved by paving, concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks, unless and provided that Council shall find, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, thatpaving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, or any of them, are not required for an adequate use and development of the area involved." Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary I I I I I I Page 597 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DATE: Octobe r 5, 1961 SUBJECT: Amendment of Recommendation on Denial of Rezoning--Gordon Tract RECOMMENDATION: That, as there had been further contact by the people in the area to the Planning Office concerning rezoning in part, the Planning Com- mission should amend the recommendation of last meeting to Council, and recommend the rezoning of the area east of Clay Street extended fr om R-1-A to M-1. Respectfully submitted, By Orde r of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of October 19, 1961 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 p.m., Chairman Kelley presiding. Members present: Martin, Miles, Pershing, Rice, Kelley Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Hill I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of Octo ber 5, 1961, were approved as presented. II. R-3-C AMENDMENT CASE #19-61E October 5, 1961 September 25, 1961 September 21, 1961 August 24, 1961 August 10, 1961 Mrs. Romans gave a brief review of the case, in which she stated a great deal of research had been done by the staff. Ordinances from other munieipalities in the state, as well as from the entire country, had been studied, and portions of them drafted to the three sample ordinances presented to the Commission for their consideration. Mr. Kelley requested that Mrs. Romans read the Inter-Office Memo she had submitted to the Commission. Mrs. Romans pointed out that none of the three proposed ordinanees were specifically de- signed f or Senior Citizens. Also pointed out in the memo was the following three-point test for desirability of a proposed land-use: 1. Is the proposed land-use compatible with surrounding land-use? 2. Are community facilities adequate to serve the proposed land-use? 3. Would the proposed land-use 1pay ,a fair share of the cost of public facilities and services which it will require? It was stated by Mr. Kelley for the benefit of the audience that the Commission had no power to make changes; only to make recommendations to City Council. Mr. Kelley asked if proper publication of this public hearing had been made. Mrs. Romans read the public notice fr om the Englewood Herald, which was published on September 28, 1961. I I Miles moved: Rice seconded : That the hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kelley stated there were four steps to consider in the hearing. They were: 1. Should we have high-rise buildings in Englewood. 2. Should they be permitted in any R-3 zone. 3. Should they be located in a certain area. 4. Should we consider an amendment, and what types of restrictions should it have. Mr. Joe Hartshorn 3398 South Grant -stated he was in favor o f extra height where it was feasible. He felt a good place was at 3398 South Grant. Mr. Gratts 4395 South Broadway -stated he felt they should be permitted in any R-3 zone. Also, that the height not be restrictecl so long as a11 the requirements are met.