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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-02-05 PZC MINUTES• • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 5, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room at Englewood Civic Center, Vice-Chair Waggoner presiding. Present: Late : Parks, Schum, Willis, Krieger, Lathram, Mueller, Waggoner Roth, Alternate Member Welker, Stockwell Absent: None Staff Present: Senior Planner Langon Senior Planner Stitt Planner I Voboril Vice-Chair Waggoner, noting that there were two new members present, asked that every- one introduce himself or herself. Mr. Welker entered during introductions, and took his chair with the Commission . II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 23, 2002 Vice-Chair Waggoner stated the Minutes of January 23, 2002 were to be considered for approval. Willis moved: Krieger seconded: The Minutes of January 23, 2002 be approved as written. Vice-Chair Waggoner asked if there were any corrections or comments regarding the Min- utes. None were received. AYES: NAYS: Schum, Welker, Willis, Krieger, Mueller, Waggoner None ABSTAIN: Lathram, Parks Stockwell ABSENT: The motion carried. Ill. WELCOME OF NEW MEMBERS Dennis Schum Don Roth , Alternate H:IGROUJ>IBOARDSIPLANCOMM\Minutcs \Minutcs ~002 \PC~ 02-0 S-02 doc • • • Vice-Chair Waggoner formally welcomed Mr. Schum and Mr. Roth to the Commission. He asked both gentlemen to provide a brief personal background. Mr. Schum stated that he is a former City Employee, now employed by Centennial Water and Sanitation. He stated that he is excited to be appointed to the Commission, and looks forward to the work ahead of us . Mr. Roth stated that he has served on several boards and commissions, among them the Code Enforcement Advisory Committee, Keep Englewood Beautiful, and the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority. His term on the CEAC expired, and City Council chose to ap- point him to the Planning Commission as an alternate member rather than reappoint him to the CEAC. He stated that he, also , is pleased to be appointed to the Commission. I IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Vice-Chairman Mr. Waggoner stated that the Commission needs to choose officers for 2002. He asked for nominations. Mr. Welker nominated Mr. Waggoner as Chairman of the Commission, and nominated Mr. Willis as Vice Chairman. Ms. Lathram seconded the nominations . Mr. Waggoner asked if there were further nominations. Welker moved: Lathram seconded : Mr. Waggoner be elected Chairman and Mr. Willis be elected Vice- Chair by acclamation. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Welker, Willis, Krieger, Lathram, Mueller, Parks, Schum, Waggoner None None Stockwell The motion carried. V. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Senior Planner H. J. Stitt Planner I John Voboril Mr. Stitt referenced information included in the packet for Commission members on the Comprehensive Plan revision process. Mr. Stitt's presentation addressed the following points: • The current Comprehensive Plan was written in 1979 . • There have been substantive changes in Englewood in the last 20 years. • Phase One of the Comprehensive Plan revision began in 2000. H:IGROUP\BOARDSIPLANCOMM\Minutcs\M inutcs !002\PCM 02-0S.02 .doc • • Three ad hoc committees were appointed and charged with revision of the Housing, Business and Employment, and Parks and Open Space elements of the Comprehen- sive Plan . • The work of the ad hoc committees is completed. • Revision of the Transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan has been under- taken by the Public Works Department in conjunction with Carter-Burgess, a con- sulting firm. o Community De v elopment staff members have participated in this process . o A "traffic calming tool box" has been developed in conjunction with the revi- sion of the Transportation element. • Phase Two of the re v ision, compilation of goals and objectives identified by the ad hoc committees, began i n Jul y 2001 , and has been completed b y Community De- velopment staff. • Introductory and supporting text for each element has been written by staff (still in draft form ). • Common themes in the goals and objectives will be identified-such as "Quality of Life". • Goals and objectives identified by the ad hoc committees will be "woven " together to clarify relation between various elements of the Plan. • Long-range intent of revised Plan is 20 years, to tie in with the MetroVision 2020 Plan . • Mr. Stockwell entered the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m. • Mr. Stitt continued : • Staff will work with the Cultural Arts Commission to develop an element on Cultural Arts to be included in the Plan • Staff will work with the Keep Englewood Beautiful Commission to develop an ele- ment to address en v ironmental issues ; this element will also be included in the Plan . • Staff has made presentations on the revision process and progress reports to groups such as Alliance for Commerce in Englewood (ACE ), and the Englewood Chamber of Commerce . • Phase Two will be presented to Planning Commission and City Council for approval and adoption in early 2002 . • Phase Three will begin June 2002, and will involve community and neighborhood meetings . • Identification of "areas of stability" and "areas of change" will be a focus of the neighborhood meetings. o Northeast Englewood -area of "stability". o Civic Center area -area of "change". o Swedish Medical Center -area of "change". • Implementation process will be identified and accomplished through the annual budget process . • Once the re v ised Comprehensive Plan is approved and adopted, it will serve as a guide and measure by which to judge development and redevelopment proposals. H:IGRO UPI BOARDSIPLA NCO MM\MinuteslMinutes 200:?\PC M 02-05-02 .doc • • • • The revised Comprehensive Plan , when approved and adopted, w i ll also serve as an aid to the Commiss ion i n the annual review of Capital Improvement Projects -will the proposed project implement or support the Comprehensive Plan. • Small Area Plans will be developed and will serve as one implementation piece of the overall Comprehensive Plan . o Bates Station Framework Plan recommended to City Council. o South Broadway Action Plan approved and implemented . Mr. Stitt discu ss ed impacts of existing development, including the light rail and transit sta- tions, which ma y i nfluence existing development and encourage redevelopment along tran- sit corridors : • O xfor d Transit Station are a -area of probable "change ". • Potential for redevelopment along Broadway. Chairman Waggoner asked if the C it y w ill be better able to evaluate and control develop- ments that are proposed b y using the Plan once it is approved and adopted. Mr. Stitt re- sponded affirmati v el y . He st ated th at proposed developments must comply with zoning and subdivision regulations, and there ma y be areas, or proposals, that the City cannot support the proposal. Ms. Lathram inquired about community input. How does staff propose reaching out to community groups and the citizenry as a whole. Mr. Stitt reiterated that staff has already discussed the proposed Comprehensive Plan revisions before the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, and before the ACE Commission . The proposal will be placed on the City's Web page in the v er y near future; there will be a Public Hearing before the Commission and before City Council. Mr. Stitt stated that staff wants to take the entire Comprehensive Plan re v ision , includin g the Transportation element, through the Hearing process at the same time. Th e En glewood Transportation Committee, recentl y appointed by City Council, will ha v e their first meeting later this month; they will be asked to make a recommendation on this element of the Plan to the Planning Commission. Mr. Stitt estimated a Public hear- ing before the Planning Commission in A pril 200 2. Ms. Lathram asked what notice will be given to advertise the Public Hearing. Ms. Langon stated that notices are posted on four bulletin boards in the Civic Center -two on first floor, two on second floor; notices are also advertised in the Englewood Herald, on Chan- nel 8, and on the Web page. A complete meeting packet is placed in the Library for citi- zens who wish to view the packet. Ms. Krieger commented that most people do not understand just how important the Com- prehensive Plan is to everything that happens in the City. She asked if notification could be included i n the Englewood Citizen . She stated that we must really make an effort to let people know what is going on. Mr. Parks stated that the average citizen doesn 't read public notices, even if they do sub- scribe to the Englewood Herald . He further noted many people do not watch Channel 8 . H:IGROU P'BOARDSIPLANCOM M\Minu tcs lMin u1 cs :oo~I PC M O ~·O S-0 2 doc • Ms. Mueller excused herself from the meeting. • Mr . Schum noted that the City used to do "tent talk" outreach in various neighborhoods; this would be a means of informing citizens of City activities. Mr. Schum also suggested that flyers could be sent home via school children. Mr. Welker suggested that staff take the Comprehensive Plan presentation to various ser- vice clubs -Lions , Rotary , Kiwanis, etc. Mr. Willis suggested that notice posters be placed in the Post Office, in grocery stores, and in the Library. Mr. Stockwell suggested use of door-hangers, and inquired whether the City has a budget to use this means of notification . Chairman Waggoner asked when staff wants to receive comments from the Commission on the proposed Plan. Mr . Stitt stated that comments can be submitted at any time -either by telephone, in person, or via e-mail to him . Ms. Krieger noted that page 6-4, Objective 1-7, is awkwardly worded. She suggested that some other verbiage be used rather than "way finding". The wording "directional signage" was suggested . Chairman Waggoner stated that Commission members get all comments to Mr . Stitt as soon as possible. VI. CITYCENTER UPDATE Senior Planner H. J. Stitt Mr . Stitt stated that he understood that several members of the Commission expressed in- terest at the last meeting in architectural design , materials, colors and other features of pro- posed buildings in the CityCenter development. Mr. Stitt had several display boards of proposed buildings that he reviewed with the Commission. Also displayed was a large overall site plan of the CityCenter development. Proposed construction activities and pos- sible tenants that were discussed included: • Alexan I • Alexan II • Bally Total Fitness • Garts Sports Outlet -25,000 square feet • Petco -25,000 square feet • Ross Dress for Less • Lamar 's Doughnuts • Radio Shack • • Pa yless Shoes H:IGROUPIBOARDSIPLANCO MM\Minu tcslMinutcs 2002\PC:'.I 02-0 5-02 .doc • • • Mr. Stitt stated that the David Taylor Dance Theater and a restaurant are proposed on the lower level of the Bally Total Fitness Center. Mr. Willis asked about parking. Mr . Stitt stated that there is "shared parking" for use by Civic Center, Light Rail riders, Bally Total Fitness Center, David Taylor Dance Theater, and restaurant patrons. Mr . Schum asked about provision for bicycle racks ; many people who may frequent the Bally Total Fitness Center may bike to the Center; they need a place to lock their bikes rather than to pillars or poles. Mr . Stitt stated he would look into whether bicycle racks had been included in the plan. Mr . Stockwell asked about signage for the proposed construction. Mr. Stitt advised that the CityCenter Englewood PUD contains signage regulations as part of the development plan. Mr . Stitt stated that CityCenter developer -Miller-Weingarten -has found a strong interest in office use , and the y will be constructing a two-story structure on the southeast corner of South Inca Street and Englewood Parkway . They propose to move their corporate offices to the second floor of this two-story building. Mr . Stitt stated that he also understood that Trammel Crow Residential will be moving their offices to the Alexan I site sometime later this year . Mr . Parks stated that he had an acquaintance in retail marketing, who has told him that be- cause the Englewood Wal-Mart is not a "super Wal-Mart", it will not be successful and will be gone within five years. Mr. Stitt pointed out that Wal-Mart is not a tenant leasing from Miller-Weingarten, but purchased 13 acres of the site to construct their store and parking areas . He further discussed provisions in the deed of sale that provides the City the right to purchase the property from Wal-Mart should the store "go dark ". Mr. Parks asked what revenue is generated by Wal-Mart. Mr. Stitt stated that he understood revenues are ap- proximately $2 million per year. Design features were briefly discussed. Mr. Stitt stated that the developer was not really pleased with the Office Depot design , and has exerted influence on design of other pro- posed construction. David Owen Tryba has been asked to design some of the remaining structures. Mr. Stockwell expressed his opinion on the need for a straight street grid pattern, and that "round-abouts are death traps". Mr. Willis inquired about Phase II development. Mr. Stitt stated that a marketing package is being assembled for the 3400 South Elati Street site. Proposed usage of the site was dis- cussed . Mr. Willis stated that he understood if a use proposed for the site is a permit ed, conforming use, staff cannot do anything about it. The Commission has discussed the need to be "pro-active", and the need to provide linkage between the CityCenter and South Broadway businesses. Mr. Willis suggested that the Commission and staff need to exert as much influence as possible on the types of uses that develop on the site. Mr. Waggoner commented that the South Broadway Marketing study had a lot of suggestions. H:IGROUPIBOARDSIPLA NCO MMIM inutcsl Minutcs :0021PCM 02 ·0~-02 doc • • • Redevelopment of the Phar-Mor site was briefly discussed. ·Mr. Parks asked about incen- tives to encourage redevelopment of the site. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Welker stated that redevelopment south of U.S . 285 needs to be considered, also. Mr. Stitt stated that he would like to see a higher quality of development along the corridor, but isn 't sure what the corridor can support at this point. He pointed out that ownerships along the corridor from South Elati east to Broadway are small, and this could be problematic in a redevelopment effort. Mr. Parks asked whether there is a potential to bring restaurants to the area south of U.S. 285 where Office Depot was located. Mr. Stitt stated that Garts Sports has located their corporate offices at the former Home Base site, and have projected a total 300 high-paid employ ees in the area ; this may well serve as an incentive for restaurant location in the im- mediate area . Mr. Parks commented that funds for highway improvements may slow; this might be benefic ial to Englewood and enable the capture of small businesses seeking to relocate to sites where transit is available. Ms. Krieger commented that many people are not aware that Englewood has a Wal-Mart store. Mr. Stitt noted that Wal-Mart did not do a lot of publicity, even for their grand open- ing in 2000. Further brief discussion ensued . VII. PUBLIC FORUM Ms. Kell y Gessing, 4990 South Inca Drive, was acknowledged, and asked if she wished to address the Commission. Ms. Gessing stated she is a student, and part of the class re- quirement is to attend a Plann i ng Commission meeting and write a report on the meeting. She stated th at she had found the meeting to be interesting. VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Ms. Langon stated that in response to Commissioner's requests from the meeting of January 23'd, copies of the Market Analysis for the South Broadway Corridor and a report from Dar- ren Hollingsworth regarding research on vendor matching were included in the packet for this meeting. Also included were four articles from the Internet, or from national publica- tions, that mention the CityCenter development in Englewood. Ms. Langon asked if any members of the Commission were interested in attending the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute conference, to be held on March 7 and 8. Brief discus- sion ensued. Messrs. Schum, Stockwell, and Parks indicated interest in attending. Mem- bers were asked to notify the Recording Secretary by Friday, February 8 if they wish to at- tend . H:IGRO UPIB O ARDSIPLAN COMMIMin utesl Minutes 2002 \PC M 02-0S-02 doc • • • Ms. Langon reminded members that the meeting on February 20 1h is a Wednesday evening. This will also be a work session. Senior Planner Graham and representatives from Clarion Associates will be present to discuss the Transit Oriented Zone District proposal. The first meeting in March is scheduled for March 5. Ms. Langon stated that no public hearings are scheduled at this time. She also noted that she will be out of state on that date. Ms. Langon stated that information for publication on the City Web page has been consid- ered , and one item sug gested for publication is names and phone numbers of board and commission members . Se v eral members stated that they did not want their home phone numbers listed on the Web page . Brief discussion ensued. It was the consensus to publish one contact number on the W eb page -that being the business phone number of the Commission recordin g secretary. IX. A TIORNEY'S CHOICE N o one w as present from the City Attorney's Office. X. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Welker welcomed the new members to the Commission . He asked if an updated list of membership and phone numbers will be given to Commission members. Staff assured Mr. Welker this will be provided. Mr. Schum and Mr. Roth reiterated their pleasure to be members of the Commission. Mr. Stock w ell apologiz ed for his lateness, noti ng that it is very difficult for him get to a meeting at 7:00 p .m . He asked for the names of the new members. Mr. Parks stated that he served as an alternate member on the Commission, and found the discussions on gro w th interesting; but as growth occurs, how do City services grow propor- tionatel y. Brief discussion ensued. Mr. Parks stated that he would like to understand how the budget "originates ", what are revenue generators in the City. He stated that he would like a basic "run down" on the economic situation of the City. Mr. Willis asked if the City is able to sell bonds, specifically sell bonds for open space acqui- sition . Mr. Stitt stated that the City can and does sell bonds -the Recreation Center was financed b y bond sale ; the voters recently approved bonding to finance new projects pro- posed b y the Parks & Recreation Department. Mr. Waggoner stated that there are general obligation bonds, and special district bonds that can be marketed. The amount of bonding is dependent on the assessed value or actual value of properties within the City. Mr. Welker noted that Arapahoe County is considering a ballot issue to establish a mil levy for open space acquisition ; these revenues will be apportioned to the various jurisdictions in Arapahoe County. Mr. Welker stated that the City may also be eligible for funding through some en v ironmental groups . Brief discussion ensued. 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