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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-01-05 PZC MINUTESI I I CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of January 5, 1961 Page 529 The Planning Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:15 P. M. Members Present: Hill, Rice, Martin, Miles, Romans, Kelley Munns, Ex-officio Mr. Nies, Planning Assistant, was also present. Members Absent: None I. The Minutes of December 22, 1960 were approved as corrected. Mrs. Romans' name was not listed on the roster. II. George Adams Adams Tract Riverside Industrial Park Hearing No. 49-60E September 22, 1960 October 20, 1960 November 22, 1960 December 8, 1960 The Chairman asked Mr. Nies if the subject had been properly posted and published. Mr. Nies replied in the affirmative. Miles moved: Hill seconded: That the hearing be opened. The motion carried. The Planning Director pointed out the area to be rezon ed. The proposed rezoning calls for M-1 to cover all of the newly annexed (so called Adams Tract area) except for a strip along West Union Avenue which would remain R-1-A as it is presently zoned. This strip is 125 feff deep and 700 feet long. It runs east from the present east boundary of the present filling station at South Federal Boulevard and West Union Avenue. A preliminary subdivision plat called Riverside Industrial Park was presented in conjunction with the above rezoning. It covers the Adams Tract only, and proposed an inner road with various sized parcels to accommodate small to medium sized industries. Along South Federal Blvd. there is proposed a twenty foot buffer strip with three rows of plantings (Pinyon Pine, shrubs and deciduous trees). This buffer strip would also run 700' in an easterly direction from South Federal Boulevard parallel to and 125 feet north of West Union Avenue. Mr. Ad a ms , owner and subdivider of the plat , said he will be glad to plant a wider buffer strip than requested as he has an expensive home in the area. He said that he felt that a light industrial area would lower the taxes. Warren Anderson 3001 W. Union -He would like to get the feeling of the Commission before expressing his opinion. Mr. Anderson would rather have a housing development on the land than light industry. He felt the "County" has enough unused ground for industrial -plus the fact that there are several pieces of unused land in Littleton. Mr. & Mr s. R. P . Kane 3022 W. Union Asked how it woul:l lower the taxes as the taxes on the land in question is in Englewood and they are in the County. The Chairman said the taxes still go to the County. H. T. Bunnell 3098 W. Stanford -Mr. Bunnell asked for a list of industries that could be used in M-1 zone? Could this be for use by one plant? Is the screening compulsory? The Planning Director listed most of the uses and said that becau:e of the proposed subdivision this areas would be divided into lots. It would probably be used for small industries, but it could be used for a large plant. The Planning Director explained the buffer strip would be written in as a covenant to accompany the subdivision plat. Warren Anderson -Asked where the limits of Englewood were? The Planning Director showed same. Edward Fix 3002 W. Pimlic o -Says he has a trucking business and having this area ~s light industry would create heavy truck traffic. He said this would be a hazard to the school children. Since this area is quite far from the delivery points, the trucks really speed. The Planning Director said in the future if the industrial area builds up that there might be a bridge across the Platte and there might be other routes established. There were comments as to how bad the roads were in this area. Mr. Martin replied 'he thought Englewood was doing a good job on the streets as the City paved about 50 plots of street per year . Warren Anderson -How many acres of M-~ are there in Englewood? Page 530 The Planning Director replied there are approximately 900 acres of M-1 and M-2. Mr. Fix -How will this affect the Littleton industrial area? Mr. Anderson -Thought there should be enough industrial area without this proposed industrial park. He said some people had paid as high as $20,000 for their homes and he felt this would decrease the value of the homes. The Chairman said the area down along the river bed is not considered good land for residential. The Planning Director said in some parts of the country they are using high class industrial and high class residential together. Mr. Kane -Is this area now R-1-A? Mr. Bunnell -Could this area be used as a buffer between M-1 and M-2 ---if this is so, he is against it. The Planning Director explained that all of the area annexed is to be zoned M-1 at this time, with the exception of the R-1-A strip along West Union Avenue. Mr. Anderson -does this rule out the possibility of the area being zoned M-2 (heavy industry)? The Planning Director stated that M-2 zoning would require another rezoning application and set of hearings: it was not considered likely that the M-1 zoning would be changed. Mr. Martin asked what could the area be used for r a ther than industrial? The Planning Director said that land along South Federal Blvd . and West Union Avenue could be used for homes. Mr. Kane -Asked what industries would be in this area? Mr. Adams -Said at the present he could not say as the plans are not complete , but he has been contacted by several small clean industries. Mr. Kane -Several housing developments have been built on fill and dumps. The Chairman said river would flood basements of homes where industries usually don't have basements and if they do they can provide better flood protection. Mr . Hill asked how many people were present in regard to this rezoning? There were nine people present ~ Rice moved: Hill seconded: That the hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Rice moved: Hill seconded: That we take this matter under further discussion at a later time. The motion carried unanimously. III. Mrs. Helen Reeme 4595 So . Elati Rezoning East Half of 4800 Block South Between Bannock and Cherokee Hearing No. 45-60A December 8 , 1960 The Chairman asked if the area had been properly published and posted? Mr. Nies replied in the affirmative . Mr. Nies showed the area on the map. The area is now R-1-B and the proposed rezoning is R-3-A. The present zoning breaks on the street and new zoning would be on the alley. Martin moved: Rice seconded: That the hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. The Chairman asked for the people present in favor. Mr. Joyce L. Williams 4845 So. Cherokee -Mr. Williams says he is the developer of the homes in the area. He says there are three sub-standard homes in the area and if Mrs. Reeme built the proposed rest home it would serve as a buffer or break. The proposed rest home would face the existing apartments and would be a buffer there also. Mr. Williams showed a sketch of rest home, which he has tried to make compatible with the homes in the area. It is a one-story bungalow type with parking area and a patio. Mr. Rice asked how long she has owned the property. Mr. Williams replied that she purchased it about two months ago. Aaron Miller 4840 So. Cherokee -Arked Mr. Williams how the area was located in relation to his home? Mr. Williams stated that it was not behind his property. Mr. Miller -This opened the land to apartments and he objected to apartments but not the rest home . I I I I I I Page 531 Mr. Rice said there was nothi g to stop the sub-standard homes from being leveled and apart- ment houses being built. Mr. Hart 4861 S. Cherokee -Why can't the City have a zone for rest homes, doctors' offices and etc. that would not allow apartments? The Planning Director stated it is impossible to have a separate zone for each and every use. The Chairman said we are slowly breaking the zones down so we have more zones, but it is a very slow, complicated process. Mrs. Romans asked if the objection was due to height of the apartments. Mrs. Miller -She would not object to a one-story apartment, a rest home or a bungalow type apartment. Mrs. Reeme -said the rest home would be on the gr ound level with space for 16 beds on main flo or and a basement apartment for the caretaker. The Chairman said maybe there could be some type of c ovenant restriction to prohibit four story apartments . Mr. Hart -Asked, why not zone only that property? Mr. Rice said this would be spot zoning and the Council would not approve it. Mr. Hart -asked if there were any other zones which allow rest homes or courts. The Planning Director replied R-2-B allows 4 unit bungalow courts but not rest homes. Mrs. Romans asked how big the remaining vacant lots were? Mr. Williams -said the remaining area is 150' x 1 40' and there are three sub-standard homes. Two of the homes are on one lot. Rice moved: Romans seconded: That the hearing be closed, and the matter be referred to the Planning Staff for further study. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Dr. Byall 3630 S. Sherman Rezoning 3630 So. Sherman Hearing No. 38-60C September 8, 1960 September 22, 1960 Octobe r 6, 1960 The Planning Assistant showed the area on the map to be rezoned. It is a small triangular shape that is now R-2-A and the proposed zoning is C-1. Martin moved: Miles seconded: That the application be accepted and published for hearing March 9, 1961~. The motion carried unanimously. V. Metro Builders 3420 So. Quay Rezoning Hearing 46-60 325 W. Belleview The Planning Assistant indicated subject area on the map. The present zone is R-1-A and the proposed zone is R-3-A. Rice moved: Martin seconded: That the application be accepted and published for hearing for February 9, 1961. The motion carried unanimously. VI. Mr. Turre Mobile Home Court Expansion Cherrelyn Trailer Court Mr. Turre said they have enlarged their land area almost double and they cannot, under the present ordinance , add any more spaces because they did not register for more when the ordinance became effective. Although they had space for seventy mobile homes they only registered fifty because they used large spaces. In order to comply with the present ordinance they now have ground for 125 spaces but only want 70 in order to make it a profit- able business. Mr. Turre stated that in the process of enlarging the present spaces, that he had to give the mobile home owners 60 days notice to move and this has caused him to ex- ceed the allowed 50 spaces. They want the Commission to make a recommendation or statement t hat they are working on an ordinance to allow more spaces. Mrs. Romans checked in previous minutes of the CommisS.on and found that the City Att orney thought their previous request f or more spaces was considered special legislation and would apply to only the Cherrelyn Trailer Court. There was a lengthy discussion as to whether it was legal ~or the Commission to advise the Board of Adjustment and Aprreals. Page 532 Miles moved: Romans seconded: That the Commission notify the Board of Adjustment and Appeals that the staff is continuing the study of the Mobile Homes ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. VII. City of Englewood Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Hearing No. 45-60B November 22, 1960 The Chairman gave each member of the Commission a copy of the proposed amendment and read a letter from the City Attorney concerning the amendment. There was a lengthy discussion as to whether this would delay the proposed amendment. Hill moved: Miles seconded: That the Planning Commission adopt the rec ommendations of the City Attorney out of the text of his letter recommending a restrictive ordi- nance prior to taking action on the ·proposed bill for simultaneous zoning and annexation and authorizing publication of same. Ayes: Nays: Hill, Martin, Miles, Romans, Kelley Rice The motion carried. There was discussion as to whether we should consider Riverside Industrial Park and the Reeme Res t Home rezoning at this meeting. The Planning Director said there sh o uld be more work done on both subjects. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P . M. David F. Munns APPROVED Respectfully submitted, Susie M. Schneider Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes o f January 26, 1961 The Planning Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Hill, Rice, Miles , Romans , Kelley Munn, Ex-officio Members Absent: Martin I. The Minutes of January 5 , 1961 were approved as corrected. The present zone at the site o f Metro Builders' proposed rez oning (325 W. Belleview) should have been reported as R-1-B. II. New officers of the Planning Commission were elected for 1961. Mr. Robert Kelley was re-elected Chairman by a unanimous ballot. Mr. Tymer Rice was re-elected Vice Chairman by unanimous ballot. Mrs. Romans was re-elected Secretary of t he Planning Commission by unanimous ballot . III. Rezonings - The Planning Director requested the permi ~ion of the Commission to have rezonings limited to the beginning of each quarter because of the increasing work load. This had been the practice before Mr . Munns was employed. Romans moved: Rice seconded: That , pending approval of the Counsel , rezonings not in connection with annexations be held only at the beginning of each quarter beginning March 1, 1961. The motion carried unanimously. I I I