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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-12-05 PZC MINUTESPage 602 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of December 5, 1961 SPECIAL SESSION The meeting was called to order at 12:15 p.m. in the Englewood Planning Office, Chairman Kelley presiding. Members present: Miles, Pershing, Rice, Kelley Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Hill, Martin Also present: Planning Assistant Solis I. Mrs. Romans discussed the forthcoming rezoning hearings to be held on December 7, 1961. There are two rezoning requests for one piece of property, the 5000 block of South Acoma. The R-3-A request is only for that block; the C-2 request is for the entire area presently zoned "P" parking, between Layton and Belleview on Acoma. It was pointed out that the property owned by Mr. Conrad, the applicant for R-3-A, is not solidly built up, and the buildings could be taken out for development. It was further stated that Mr. Conrad, through his agent, had indicated he was interested in developing the area for Doctor's offices, clinics, etc.; all of which are permitted uses in an R-3-A zone. Mr. Rice asked which request had been received first. Mrs. Romans replied the request for C-2 zoning by Jerome Rush had been filed first. Mr. Miles asked why the T zone wouldn't be satisfactory for this area. Mrs. Romans stated that in this particular case, she didn't feel the T zone would be practical. The height in the T zone is limited to one story or 15 feet; to the east, the area is zoned C-2 with a permitted height of 4 stories or 50 feet; to the west the area is zoned R-3-A with a per- mitted height of 4 stories or 50 feet. She further pointed out that a 16 unit apartment complex has been proposed for that area, and in the light of these factors did not feel the T zone practical. Mrs. Romans pointed out the other two rezoning hearings to be held on December 7, on the map. They both constitute "spot" zoning; they meet none o f the requirements that have been set up for rezonings. Discussion followed. II. TRAILER COURTS CASE #27-61 The Planning Director stated this matter had been referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council. Mrs. Ringenberg has been told to have the premises of her trailer camp cleaned up by January, 1962. There are eight "shack" units with no facilities of any type, which Mrs. Ringenberg wants to tear out and replace with eight modern trailer spaces. She has been to the Board o f Adjustment and Appeals, and was informed they could do nothing to help her. Mrs. Romans pointed out that they were not requesting additional spaces --merely an exchange of eight substandard motel units for eight trailer spaces. Discussion followed; no action was taken at this time. III. CARMEL PARK CASE #2 2-61A Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. LoPata had contacted her office, and that of the Building In- spector. He has indicated his company is ready to start construction, and wanted to obtain building permits for two of the sixteen units proposed in the subdivision. Mr. LoPata has requested permission to use the lot numbers assigned to the sites in the preliminary sub- division plat in applying for the building permit. The director questioned whether or not this could be done. Discussion f ollowed. Mr. Rice stated he felt Cherokee Street should g o through, as traffic would be considerably increased when the sixteen units were completed. Mr. Miles and Mr. Pershing concurred with Mr. Rice's opinion. Further discussion ensued; Mr. Rice pointed out that if they were allowed to start c onst ructi on the plat would be more or less accepted as is. Mr. Kelley questioned the possibility of the developer giving the City a deed to 1 /2 the required width of Cherokee Street. He further pointed out that the proposed recreation building was placed immediately next to the line where Cherokee, if put through, would be; and that there was a setback requirement that was not being met; further, that with the volume of traffic anticipated in the development he felt the Commission would have to require that Cherokee go through. Discussion followed. The Director was directed to discuss the matter with the City Engineer and the City Manager. Mr. Miles was excused from the meeting. I I I I I I Page 603 IV. GORDON TRACT CASE #13-61E A minor discussion was held on the Gordon Tract. Mr. Kelley felt the residents of the area should take the initiative on any further attempts to settle the rezoning question; that once they had agreed upon a mutual zoning classification, that the Commission would be more than glad to discuss it with them, and do everything they could to settle it to everyone's satisfaction. Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of December 7, 1961 The regular meeting of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Kelley. Members present: Hill, Martin, Miles, Pershing, Rice, Kelley Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None I. LUNDGREEN REZONING 855 West Oxford CASE #23-61 Mrs. Romans gave a brief review of the case. The area fronts on Oxford and is between Huron and Inca Streets. It was stated there had been some confusion on the exact area included in the request. The applicants requested R-3-B zoning for "All of tracts 7 and 8, except the North 21.4 feet thereof and the Sout~ 71 feet of the North 92.4 feet of tract 6, Childers SUBDIVISION, County of Arapahoe, Colorado." As Tract 6 is now Inca Street, Mrs. Romans stated she consulted Mr. Harrison, attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. Lundgreen, and included Tract 9 rather than 6 to take in the entire south half of the block. She further stated the area had been properly posted and proper publication given in the paper. Slides were shown of the subject and surrounding area. It was pointed out that the subject use, though non-conforming, is legally registered with the Building Department. The surrounding area is developed entirely as single family residences. This was again shown on the land use map of the area which Mrs. Romans displayed. Mr. Kelley pointed out to the audience that the Planning Commission has no power to change zoning; that theirs is an advisory position; any change in zoning would be from the City Council acting upon a recommendation of the Planning Commission. The public hearing was declared open. Mr. Harold Harrison, counsel for Mr. Lundgreen, stated Tracts 7 and 8 were owned by the Lundgreens, and that they wished to replace old substandard units with modern multiple dwelling units. He pointed out that there are only three rows of houses separating this subject area from M-1 zoning to the west. Considering the close proximity of Industrial zoning, he considered it illogical to develop this area as R-1. Mr. Lundgreen stated he did not intend to include anyone else's property in his request. The street had been dedicated in January of 1961. He further stated they purchased their land over two years ago with the understanding it was zoned R-3. He stated the structures were converted chicken coops; the structures were "piece-meal"; there were no windows in some bedrooms; the floors were not in good condition, but that the structures were fully occupied, the residents having some 20 children among them. He further stated he had con- ferred with representatives of Tri-County Health upon several occasions. Mr. Harrison thereupon read a letter from John Towle of Tri-County Health dated December 7, 1961, as follows: Mr. Robert Lundgreen 855 West Oxford Englewood, Colorado Dear Mr. Lundgreen: "TRI-COUNTY DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT ARAPAHOE COUNTY OFFICE 4857 South Broadway Englewood, Colorado Tel. SU 1-5597 December 7, 1961 This department has made a survey of the property known as 855 West Oxford, Englewood, Colorado. We find that there are living units in use with substandard plumbing, wiring and heating. There are a number of potentially hazardous conditions in and about the strµctures on this premise. Some of these are unsafe and deteriorated foundations, im- properly trapped and vented plumbing, exposed and bare wiring, improperly vented heating, improper storage and disposal of trash and garbage, inadequate space and height of room- ceilings.