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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961-05-04 PZC MINUTESPage 552 1. A 20 ft. screening strip along South Decatur Street fr om West Union Avenue to the northern property line of Clarida Shopping Center in order to separate Centennial Acres 4th Filing from a possible Industrial area. 2. A 60 ft. street dedication r.unning from West Union Avenue south to the southern boundary line of the area along east or west property lines of Keener, Massey, Gordon, Parr, Duckett, Fiesner, Ludwick, Tidwell, and Weaver, are required. The Commission feels it would be economically feasible to have this area in the City and it would round out the City boundaries. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and ·Zoning Commission Dorothy J. Romans Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGARDING ACTION OR RE COMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION . DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: April 20, 1961 Curb at Mountain View Golf Course That the Zoning Board of Adjustment be notified that this problem is not within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Dorothy J. Romans Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of May 4, 1961 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:10 P. M. Members Present: Hill; Martin; Miles, Pershing; Rice; Kelley Munns, Ex-officio Members Absent: None Audience: Robert G. Wilson, William B . Naugle, Russell C. Polton, James G. Blackinton ; representatives of the Cherr y Creek School District; Kenneth D. Hubbard, Frank H. Mo rris on, representing Kent School Inc.; Harry F. Musser, John C. Just, representing Englewood Elks Lodge; James C. Livesay, of Englewood Chamber of Commerce. I. ICRPC The Planning Director discussed the proposed meeting with ICRPC on May 9 concerning zoning and annexation of the KLZ Land. II. Cherry Creek School District William B. Naugle, spokesman for the delegation, introduced the other members of the group. Mr. Naugle read a request concerning the purchase of 8 acres of the KLZ land for a school site. He stated there was no school site in Hampden Hills area, and the children of that area are served by the Cherry Creek School District. He feels there is a need for a school site in Arapahoe County and the Englewood area in the Northeast corner of the KLZ land. Mr. Blackinton pointed out the area on the map. Mr. Naugle stated there are approximately 260 children in the Hampden Hills and Cherry Creek Hei ghts area to be served by a school district. Discussion followed concerning schools in C-1 zones . Kelley questioned whether there was anything the Commission could do to help; as he under- stood the situation, there was no alternative but to accept the KLZ Site petition as all C-3 or turn it down. Mr. Naugle stated he was not aware such was the situation, and in- quired if the Kent School application was on the same basis . Mr. Kelley replied that to the best of his belief it was. Mr. Naugle stated they had negotiated with Kent School in regard to purchase of land; Kent refused sale of land, as there isn't enough for their use as it is. There was discussion as the the size of school, and the repres entatives of Cherry Creek School District felt that 12 classrooms and a kindergarten would suffice. Mr. Martin asked if the KLZ site was zoned residential , would the eight acres be enough land. I I I I I I Page 553 Mr. Blackinton stated they would need a three section school, and that it could be operated on 8 acres. III. Dr. Byall The Planning Director stated that the hearing before Council on the rezoning appeal of Dr. Byall had been postponed until June 19. IV. Annexat i on Kent School Case No. 11-61 Mr. Munns stated a petition for annexation and C-1 zoning had been referred to the Commission from Council. A letter from Mr. Catherwood was passed to the Commission members. The Planning Director stated the reason for the C-1 zoning request was given as being the only zone in which they had a complete, clear cut use by right. He said more research had been done, and it appeared that Kent would be a conditional use in R-1-B; R-1-C; R-1-D; R-2-A and R-2-B, and a permitted use in R-3-A and R-3-B. Mr. Hill questioned whether conditional use applied to a private school. Discussion followed, and it was decided a private school was included . Mr. Miles asked if they would be interested in R-1 zoning as a condit i onal use. Mr. Morrison replied no. Mr. Munns inquired if the representatives of Kent School felt it was a non-profit school. Mr. Morison answered in the affirmative. Miles questioned: Assuming there would be a great deal of opposition from residents to C-1 zoning, would they consider coming in under an R-1 Conditional use? Morison stated there wasn't much chance to reconsider. Rice stated that he felt a private school in a Commercial area meant an Art School, or Business School; more of a Business nature rather than an educational school. Mr. Miles stated that the only thing before the Commission was Simultaneous Annexation and Zoning for C-1, and there was no need to further discuss conditional uses. After more discussion, Mr. Munns suggested a hearing date be set for either May 25, or June 8. Discussion followed c o ncerning posting of hearing. Mr. Morison stated they would appreciate the hearing being held on May 25, 1961. Miles moved: Rice seconded: That the petition be received, the property be posted and the hearing be advertised for May 25, 1961. The motion carried unanimously. Holland, from Kent School, questioned who did the posting. Mr. Munns stated it was done by the Planning Office. V. Annexation t Area West of Federal Boulevard and just South of Sheridan City Limits Case No. 10-61B The Planning Director read an exerpt from Council Minutes of May 1, 1961 concerning the annexation of the area West of Federal Boulevard and just South of Sheridan City limits; also a letter from Chairman Frantz of the Water and Sewer Board. Mr. James Livesay, representing the Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Master Plan and annexation. He stated he felt if this portion of Centennial Acres was annexed, the rest would follow. Discussion. Mr. Hill stated that purely residential area rlo not pay for themselves. He brought up some questions that had been raised at the last meeting as to the cost of serving water, and the condition of the streets. Livesay stated that it was better to find the answer to these questions than to vote no. Hill inquired whether we could do the annexation piece meal? Also, what percentage of area does the petition represent? Livesay replied it represented approximately 1 /4 or 1/3 of the area. Miles stated he felt we should try to get the whole area before taking final action on this matter. Hill asked how the petitions had been received in the rest of the area. Livesay replied that they had not yet been circulated. Hill inquired a s to the possibility of circulating the petitions further into the area to sound the people out. Miles said the Council must take action on thei either in the form of a bill or turn it down. Mr. Kelley mentioned the letter from Mr. Frantz of the .Water and Sewer Board which urged serious consideration of the water problem. Hill stated he felt we needed closer relation- ship with the Water Department. Discussion on the water problem, water lines and revente followed. Page 554 Mr. Pershing asked abou t Police and Fire protection in this area. Mr. Miles stated it was the opinion of the Fire Chief and Police Chief that nothing additional was needed. Kelley asked what indication we had that the shopping center even wanted to be annexed. Discussion followed. Mr. Lovesay urged the Commission to give the area and petition another look. There was some discussion as to whether records of Planning meetings are public documents. Mr. Hill stated that the actions of the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment actually should be published in the newspapers . Miles suggested a meeting with Council on the subject. Mr. Kelley expressed thanks for Mr. Livesay's views. Discussion. Miles stated the reason the petition was sent back was to allow time to make more progress on other areas; that they wanted to get the whole package. He said the Commission needed to act tonight. Mr. Pershing stated that he felt under the package plan more of the shopping center would come in. Rice stated he thought the area would stick together in annexation, and felt the whole area would come in. If the annexation petition is turned down, the c hance of getting the rest of the area into the City has been diminished. The Commission studied the area on the map. Discussion followed on annexation policies. Martin moved: Rice seconded:. That the Commission recommend to City Council the annexation of the area west of Federal Boulevard and south of Sheridan City Limits. Miles stated that since the issue had been studied carefully , why make about face. He wanted the matter referred back to Council and let them make the final decision. Rice stated it could be considered shirking of our responsibilities and that if the area was turned down, there was no chance for the shopping center. Mr. Hill agreed with Mr. Miles; there was no additional information which h ad not been considered; and that purely residential areas did not carry their own weight. Mr. Martin asked if we were Planning for tomorrow or 5 years from now. Mr. Kelley replied for 20 years from now. Discussion followed. Kelley stated he would vote no on the motion as nothing had changed. Vote resulted: AYES: NAYS : Martin, Pershing , Rice Hill, Miles, Kelley The motion did not carry . The following communication to Council was proposed: After reconsideration , the vote to recommend annexation of area West of Federal and just South of Sheridan City Limits failed to carry due to a tie. VI. Elks Lodge and Hawthorne School Harry F. Musser , Spokesman, stated the Englewood Elks were looking for another location and they desired any late information the Commission had as to the sale of the Hawthorne building. They also wanted to know what possibility there would be of having an Elks Lodge there and what zone would be required. Mr. Munns stated there were three possible zones for a Lodge; the T-Zone, R-2-B, or R-3-B. Miles suggested that if the Elks were still able to make an offer on the building, to make it subject to proper zoning. VII. Beauty Shop in R-1-B The Planning Director stated that a request had been made to include this item on the agenda. Hill stated that it should be permissible in R-3 as offices are allowed. Discussion followed. VIII. Minutes of last meeting were approved as presented. I I I I I Page 555 IX. Non-Conforming Uses A proposed change was presented for information only, and after some discussion, it was decided to hold this matter until the meeting of May 25. X. Rezoning West Side of 3100 South Huron The rezoning request was a change fr om R-1 to R-2. The Planning Director pointed out the area on the map. Discussion followed, and it was stated the Commission could not consider rezoning cases until June. XI. Bowes ~eport Market Value Impact of Cinderella City on surrounding areas was presented and briefly discussed. XII. Special Meeting of May 11, 1961 . General discussion on the meeting followed. XIII. Meeting adjourn ed at 12:20 A. M. Respectfully submitted G. Welty for Dorothy Romans Recording Secretary David F. Munns COMMUNICATION TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUN CIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE C ITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DATE: SUBJECT: COMMUNI CATI ON: May 4, 1961 Area West of Federal Bolilevard ,1 and just South of Sheridan City Limits. After reconsideration, the vote to recommend Annexation of area west of Federal and just south of Sheridan City Limits fuiled to carry due to a tie. Respectfully submitted, G. Welty for Dorothy Romans Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of May 11, 1961 I . Meeting was called to order at 8:20 P. M. with Chairman Kelley presiding. Members present: Hill, Martin, Miles, Pershing, Rice, Kelley Munns, Ex-officio ·Members Ab sent: None Also Presen t: City Attorney Esch, Dorothy Romans, Susie M. Schneider, Gertrude Welty Mr. Kelley stated that this meeting was a specially called meeting for opponents and pro- ponents to state their views and comments on the KLZ site. He outlined the function of the Commission to the audience, stating that it was their purpose to ·hear zoning and rezoning matters; that their function was advisory only and they had no power to adopt or to change zoning. , He explained that the matter has arisen from the application of the owner of the KLZ Site for annexation to Englewood with C-3 (Shopping Center) zoning, that the hearing was required by Ordinance , and that the matter of annexation was not within their power. Mr. Kelley stated that the recommendation to the City Council from the Planning Commission can be only for or against the zoning classification. The Planning Director then gave a brief summary of the communications received by the Planning Office on the KLZ site and the proposed Cinderella City Shopping Center. They were as f ollows: The Combs Report; Proposed Zoning of KLZ Site by Cherry Hills Planning Commission; Analysis of Proposed KLZ Shopping Center submitted to the Arapahoe County Planning Commission by Cherry Hills v illage; Cinderel la City Preliminary Reply to Cherry Hills report by Von Frellick; Core Area Study by Larry Smith; a Traffic Study by Meurer-Serafini-Meurer; a petition with 6749 signers in support of KLZ throughout Englewood by Von Frellick; Impact of the Proposed KLZ Shopping Center by Crampon ; A Traffic Study dated April 3, 1961 by Meurer-Serafini-Meurer; Market V?lue Impact of Cinderella City by Bowes & Son; a Communica- tion from the Northeast Englewood Citizens Committee indicating their stand on KLZ site to the Arapahoe County Planning Commission dated October 28, 1961; a report fr om ICRPC dated May 9, 1961; fourteen petitions from people in the vicinity of the KLZ site opposin g the Shopping Center, dated May 11, 1961 submitted by the Chairman of the Committee to Preserve