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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-01-17 PZC MINUTESI I I CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of January 17, 1962 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M. Mr. Kelley presiding. Members present: Kreiling, Miles, Pershing, Rice Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Hill, Love Also present: Mr. Kelley I. REORGANIZATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION Mr. Kelley stated nominations would be received for Chairman. Page 613 Mr. Miles nominated Mr. Rice as Chairman of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Kreiling Moved: Mr. Miles Seconded: The nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be ·cast for Mr . Rice for Chairman. AYES: Kreiling, Miles, Pershing NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Rice The motion carried. Mr. Kelley stated nominations for Vice-Chairman would be received. Mr. Pershing nominated Mr. Miles as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Miles declined the nomination, as the City Charter states the Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be chosen from the citizen at large members. Mr. Rice nominated Mr. Pershing as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Kreiling moved: Mr. Rice and Mr. Miles seconded: AYES: Kreiling, Miles, Rice NAYS: None ABSTAINING ~ 'Pershing The motion carried. The nominatioIB be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Pershing for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Kelley, newly appointed Municipal Judge, stated he had· felt .it a pleasure and a privelege to serve on the Commission as a member and as chairman. The Commission members expressed their regret at Mr. Kelley's resignation, and extended best wishes on the job of Municipal Judge. Upon completion of the reorganization, Mr. Rice took the chair. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of December 21, 1961, were declared approved as printed. III. SULLIVAN DEVELOPMENT Mrs. Romans gave a brief review of this development. The area lies just south of Oxford at Huron with access from West Princeton Avenue. It was pointed out that the Planning Com- mission had worked with the former owners of the land for several years in an attempt to devise a plan of access to lots 1 through 17 on Huron off of Princeton. It was the Com- mission's feeling that, i f possible, frontage on Oxford at a point so near the crest of t he hill should be avoided. A plan acceptable to both the City and the owners was not devised, and in April 1961, building permits were issued for one site on lots 1 through 5 with Oxford frontage and for two sites beginning at the south 10 feet of lot 12 through lot 17 , with frontage on the portion of Huron that had been dedicated, The City ditch runs through a portbn of this dedication. Mr. Sullivan, the present owner of the property at 4160 South Huron, also owns several lots to the north and would like to work out access in order that he might have one building site. A colored plat of the area was shown the Commission. Mrs. Romans reported that Mr. Sullivan purchased the property with the belief that the area colored green on the plat had been dedicated and accepted by the city. He presented Mrs. Romans a photostatic copy of the deed which is on file with the County Clerk and Recorder's Office. Mrs. Romans said she has checked with City Attorney Esch, and he has said that inasmuch as the city was not a party to the dedication, and had not accepted the dedication, the deed, in his opinion , would not be legal. A plan has been worked out by the staff whereby Mr. Sullivan would dedicate a 30 foot right- of-way on the east side of the City Ditch. This would necessitate a ·variance from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for front setback. Mr. Rudd has asked Mrs. Romans to present this plan to the Board of Adjustment for their view and opinion. Mrs. Romans read a memo from Mrs. Leslie Keckler, reco~ding secretary for the board, in which it was stated that upon acceptance of the dedication by City Council, a variance would be granted. Discussion fol~qwed. Page 614 Kreiling moved: Miles seconded: The Planning Commission _recommend to City Council that the proposed dedication as indicated on the plat be accepted ; and that a letter of commitment from Mr. Sullivan concerning the paving and curb and gutter be required. The motion carried unanimously. IV. JENSEN SUBDIVISION CASE #20-61E Mrs. Romans presented the final plat of the Jensen Subdivision. She reported that the developer has agreed to meet the requirements set forth by the various departments and utility companies. She recommended a date for a public hearing be set. Miles moved: Pershing seconded: The public hearing on the Jensen Subdivision, 3rd Filing, be set for February 8, and that surrounding property owners be notified. The motion carried unanimously. V. RARITAN INDUSTRIAL PARK CASE #21-61C Mrs. Romans presented the final plat of the Raritan Industrial Park. It was pointed out that the election held to form a sewer district in the area had been defeated by a majority vote. Mr. Rice asked if the Commission could give approval, as this area is without sewer. Mrs. Romans stated the developers would have to meet Tri-County Health leaching field regulations, and that there is still the possibility that a sewer line would be extended in the area. Miles moved: Pershing seconded: The public hearing on Raritan Industrial Park be set for February 8, and that surrounding property owners be notified. The motion carried unanimously. VI. CENTENNIAL INDUSTRIAL PARK CASE #B40-60 The Planning Director presented a preliminary plat of Centennial Industrial Park. This was formerly known as the Adams' Tract, or as Riverside Industrial Park. Mrs. Romans stated there was a problem in street naming. The street running north and south through the area has been tentatively designated as Stanford Drive on the Plat. This street intersects with Union close to Decatur. She asked the Commission's thinking on this problem. Discussion followed. It was the feeling of the Commission that the street running from north to south should be given the name of Decatur .rather than Stanford Drive, and the street running east to west be known as West Stanford. Mr. Miles asked if the screening strip would be shown on the plat. It was his feeling that it should be shown. Mrs. Romans pointed out that there is no requirement for screening in either the M-1 or M-2 ordinance; that Mr. Adams had agreed to screen property; that it was understood the covenants would show in the subdivision plan. Discussion ensued; no action was taken. VII. CINDERELLA CITY SITE PLANS CASE #29-61E Mrs. Romans gave Commission members copies of a letter received from Alex Holland in reply to a letter sent from the Commission concerning the Cinderella City Site plans. She stated no further communication had been received, also that the City Engineer had to approve any and all drainage plans as speci f ied in Section VII G of the C-3 Ordinance. Mr. Kreiling asked if these plans should be submitted to a general review board. Mr. Miles replied that ' the petition had been sent to ICRPC for their approval and eventually overruled their decision. Mr. Rice stated in view of this, he felt it was a city matter. VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Franzmann-Folkerts Mrs. Romans reviewed this situation. A rezoning request · was made by Mr. Olson for R-2-B which the Franzmann's opposed. The rezoning was tabled by the Planning Commission until the power poles in the 3200 block South Huron should be moved. ·Colorado Central Power agreed to pay all cost of moving the poles above $2,000. Mr. Decamp has worked with property owners, and is now within $150 of the $2,000 the property owners agreed to put in escrow. Mrs. Romans stated the following letter had been sent to Mr. Decamp from Harold Rust. A 80py had been sent to Mrs. Romans. Mr. Gordon Decamp 624 Seventeenth Street Denver, Colorado Dear Mr. DeCamp: "COLORADO CENTRAL POWER COMPANY 3470 South Broadway, Englewood, Colorado December 29, 1961 I I I I I I Page 615 In follow up to your request this letter will outline the contemplated removal of our power line from the middle of the street in the 3200 block on South Huron. The Colorado Central Power Company or Public Service Company of Colorado will build a power line on the east side of Huron Street from our Dartmouth substation to the corner of West Floyd on the east side of South Huron Street. At this time the line that is now in the middle o f the street on the 3200 block on South Huron will be removed. The construction work will be done under the following conditions; that the full amount of $2,000.00 be paid prior to the starting of this construction also the necessary easements made to the Colorado Central Power Company or the Public Service Company permitting us to extend this line in the 3100 block across, what is at the present time private property. If proper zoning is not forthcoming, as we have discussed, the line will not be built and the deposit checks will be returned. So far the commitments, as of December 28, 1961, are one $1,000.00 check in my possession from Mr. Harry Folkerts, a promise o f $250.00 from Mr. Yanish, and •$500.00 from Mr. Donald Franzman, leaving $250.00 yet to be accounted for. If f or any reason this line is not constructed and the 1 line removed by July 1, 1962, all deposit checks will be refunded and the construction job will be cancelled. Any and all expenses to complete this line bver and above $2,000.00 will be taken care of by Colorado Central Power Company or Public Service Company. I certainly appreciate all the efforts you have put forth in putting this project together. HHR /nl'' Sincerely, /s / Harold H. Rust Harold H. Rust District Manager She reported she was very concerned about the third paragraph, which ties "proper" zoning to the removal of the poles. She asked for permission to get this matter clarified. l B. Pleasant View Lane Area Case #1-61 Mrs. Romans stated the residents of this area have indicated their desire for an R-1-C zoning. It was pointed out that the present R-1-A zone classification is restrictive, that R-1-C zoning in this area would be compatible with the surrounding developments. felt it would be a wise move on the part of the Commission to initiate the rez oning in area in order to indicate cooperation on the part of the City with the newly annexed citizens. and She that Discussion followed; it was the decision of the Planning Commission to initiate a change . in zoning of the Pleasant View Lane Area from R-1-A to R-1-C ; the rezoning case to be heard at the time of the regular quarterly rezoning hearings C. Carmel Park Subdivision CASE #22 -61C Mrs. Romans gave a brief review of the proposed subdivision .. The developer has agreed to comply with the subdivision ordinance . The City Attorney has ruled that the applicant cannot be required to dedicate the east 1 /2 of Cherokee Street, as they are not leaving the property owners to the west without access. The State Highway Department has reviewed the ingress-egress patterns on Belleview and has given approval. One building permit has been issued by metes and bounds; four may be issued by this method. Discussion followed. It was decided that Mrs. Romans continue to work with Mr. Burland on this matter, and that when a preliminary plat is submitted that meets our requirements, the Commission would give it their c onsideration. IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Staff At an earlier meeting, the Planning Commission had requested· the Director to prepare an analysis of the · planning function of the Planning Department.r It was their feeling that if the duties assignecl to the Planning Commission by Statute and Charter were to be carried out, that there would have to be additional help fr om the staff, because the members of the Com- mission do not ordinarily have the time to do the research necessary in the preparation of ordinances, etc. The Comm.ission hoped an analysis of the department would provide informa- tion necessary to determine the number and qualifications of employeed needed to do the work of the Planning and Traffic Department and the Planning Commission. The Director presented the Commission members with a written analysis of the functions of the Planning and Traffic Department. She reported that she had discussed the matter with the City Manager briefly, and he had indicated an adjustment of grade would be made in two of the positions in an effort to attract and retain better qualified employees. Brief discussion followed; no action was taken at this time. B. Zoning Ordinan ce A brief report was given on the progress made on revision of the Zoning Ordinance. C. Development on Corona. Mrs. Romans reported that the vacant area on the west side of the 3400 block South Corona, immediately east of the greenhouse could not develop as R-1-D. There have been several inquiries on rezoning of this area. Page 616 D. Land Use and Development A brief report was given on the intense study and research being conducted in all zone classifications. This report will be broken down to standards of development; satis f actory, sub-standard, etc. E. Application for R-3-B Zoning Case #2-62 A Mr. Anderson has inquired as to the possibility of rezoning the .area from Sherman to Logan between East Jefferson Drive to Kenyon from R-2~B to R-3-B. F. Resolution for Former Planning Commission Members. Mr. Miles moved: Kreiling and Pershing seconded : The following resolution be written in the records and a copy be forwarded to Mr. Kelley and Mr •. Martin. "WHEREAS: WHEREAS: RESOLVED: RESOLVED: RESOLVED: "WHEREAS: RESOLVED: Robert F. Kelley has served as a member of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission since January 16, 1958, and Mr. Kelley has served as Chairman of the said Commission since June 23, 1960, therefore, be it That the members of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission express their regret at the resignation of Mr. Kelley from the Planning and Zoning Com- mission, and, be it further That the Commission members commend Mr. Kelley for the fine contribution he has made to the citizens of the City of Englewood by this service and, be it further That the Commission members extend their congratulations to Mr. Kelley on his appointment as Municipal Judge and wish him continued success." Arthur Martin has served as a faithful member of theEnglewood Planning and Zoning Commission since January 7, 1960, in addition to his service as a member of the Englewood City Council, therefore be it That Mr. Martin be commended for the service he has given the City of Englewood as a member of the Englewood City Council and the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission, and congratulate him upon his appointment as a member of the Englewood Zoning Board of Adjustment and Appeals.'' The motion carried unanimously. G. Planning Institute Mrs. Romans read members a memo reminding them of the annual Planning Institute to be held in Boulder on February 15, 16 , and 17. Registration is as a group; Mrs. Romans urged all to attend if possible. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 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: January 17, 1962 Acceptance of Dedication in 4100 Block South Huron The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the proposed dedication as indicated on the plat be accepted; and that a letter of commitment from Mr. Sullivan concerning the paving and curb and gutter be required. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of February 1, 1962 SPECIAL SESSION The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rice at 12:1,0 P.M. I I I