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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-08 PZC MINUTESI ,. • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 8, 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 City Council Chambers of the Englewood Civic Center, Vice-Chairman Waggoner presiding. Present: Absent: Mueller, Rempel , Welker, Willis, Krieger, Parks, Waggoner Lathram Late : Staff: Stockwell Langon , Senior Planner Reid, Assistant City Attorney The oath of office was administered to Mr. Kenneth Parks, newly appointed member of the Commission to fill Mr. Weber's unexpired term . II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 4, 2001 • Vice-Chair Waggoner stated that the Minutes of December 4, 2001 were to be considered for approval. Willis moved : Mueller seconded: The Minutes of December 4, 2001 be approved as written. Mr. Waggoner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. None were proposed . The vote was called. AYES : NAYS: Mueller, Welker, Willis, Krieger, Waggoner None ABSTAIN : Rempel, Parks Stockwell, Lathram ABSENT : The motion carried . Ill. STANFORD CENTER SUBDIVISION Prelimin ary Plat CASE #SUB-2001-04 Vice-Chair Waggoner declared the meeting open, briefly set forth parameters for conduct of the Hearing, and asked that staff present the issue . • H·'GRO UP\BOARDS \PLA NCOMM \Minutes \Minutes ~00:?\PC~ 1.s.02 Joe " • • Ms. Tricia Langon, Senior Planner, was sworn in. Ms. Langon asked that the staff report, prelimin ary pl at, and Notice of Public Hearing all be entered into the record . Ms . Langon stated that notification of the Hearing was given as follows: • Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Englewood Herald on December 21, 2001 • Notices of the Hearing were posted on four Official Notice boards on first and sec- ond floors of Englewood Civic Center • Notice of the Hearing was placed on Channel 8 • A copy of the Commission meeting packet was placed at the reference desk in the Englewood Public Library • As required by Ordinance, a letter notifying adjacent property owners of the pro- posed subdivision, date, time, and location of the Hearing, were mailed via certified mail; return receipts have been received for all letters mailed. Ms. Langon testified that: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The subject property is owned b y Toil Management, LLC The request is to divide a 2.34 acre industrially zoned site into two lots The size of the lots will be 1.73 acres and .61 acres The larger lot, Lot 2, contains the existing Dataworks business and associated park- ing; Lot 1 is primarily vacant with the exception of a fenced contractor storage yard Future development of Lot 1 ma y be a new office building and associated parking The subj ec t si t e is bounded b y Wes t St anfo rd Av enue on the north; by West Tufts Avenue on the south, b y South Windermere Street on the west, and by South Na- vajo Street on the east. The subject property is zoned 1-1 , Light Industrial Surrounding property is also zoned 1-1, Light Industrial, and developed with typical industrial uses A nonconforming residential use adjoins the east property line of Lot 2; the land is zoned 1-1, Light Industrial and the residential use is subject to industrial district regu- lations Ten criteria to be considered b y the Commission when subdividing property were addressed in the staff report The request was reviewed by the Development Review Team (ORT) and outside agencies All concerns raised by the ORT review have been addressed to the satisfaction of the individual department or division There is no minimum lot frontage or lot size stipulated in the 1-1 Zone District No dedication of right-of-way is required Water and sewer lines in West Stanford Avenue provide utility service to the existing Dataworks Building When development occurs on Lot 1, the existing utility lines will serve that building, and new utility service will be provided to Lot 2 from lines in South Windermere Street • • An access /drainage easement will serve both Lots 1 and 2 H:IGROUP\BOARDSIP LANCOMM\Minutcs\Minutcs 2002\PCM 1-8-02.doc • • When Lot 1 is developed, an existing propane tank with control box, a portion of • the loading dock, and a transformer located within the proposed access easement must be removed or relocated • The proposed subdivision is consistent with the 19 79 Comprehensive Plan Ms. Langon noted that criteria cited in the Subdivision Regulations were written for large subdivisions, and some of the criteria may not necessarily be applicable to division of a parcel into two lots . If the Commission approves the Preliminary Plat, a Final Plat is prepared by the applicant and the Commission may recommend that the Final Plat may be submitted directly to City Council for approval. Ms . Langon stated that Community Development staff recommends approval of the Pre- liminary Plat, as presented. Mr. Welker asked what posting requirements are for Public Hearings. Ms. Langon re- sponded that properties to be considered for subdivision are not required to be posted; notice is required via publication in the official City newspaper and by Certified Mail to adjacent property owners . Mr. Stockwell entered the meeting at 7:15 p .m . and took his chair with the Commission. Mr. Waggoner briefly discussed the drainage easement between the proposed two lots . Ms. Langon stated that the access easement will also serve as a drainage easement. Mr. Welker noted that the Preliminary Plat indicates "private easements ". Ms. Langon stated that the documents designating the "private easements " have been prepared, but are not recorded at this time. Vacation of private easements may occur through the Quit Claim process. Mr. Waggoner asked if Commission members had further questions of staff. No further questions were asked at this time. Mr. Waggoner then asked if the applicant wished to address the Commission . Mr. Don Drennan stated that he is a representative of the applicant and property owner, Toil Management, LLC. Dataworks leases the property, and has put approxi- mately $500,000 into renovation of the property to suit their needs. Directly to the north of the existing building is property that is not developed, and is not needed for parking for the existing development. He stated that they have worked on develop- ment proposals for this parcel of land for some time, and are considering light industrial or office type development. However, to develop this particular parcel of land it must be unencumbered for the SBA. Proposed development will probably be a 12 ,000 sq. ft., two-story office building, office and drive-in doors provided on the first level, and all offices on the second level. There will be sufficient parking for both buildings, and if • necessary, a shared parking agreement will be enacted. ltlGROUP\BOARD SIPLA NC O MM\Minu1es lMi nu1es 2002\PCM 1-8-02 doc • • • • Mr. Stockwell asked that Mr. Drennan "define light industrial, to your understanding". Mr. Drennan reiterated his statements regarding the proposed development, and stated that tying the two buildings -existing and proposed new building -together in the fu- ture may be a possibility. Mr. Willis asked what the new development will mean for increased employment op- portunities. Mr. Drennan stated that development of Lot 1 will not result in employ- ment increase for Dataworks in the short-term, but that Dataworks could expand into the new development in the future. Mr. Stockwell asked about infrastructure needs. Mr. Drennan explained that the infra- structure is in place. Mr. Welker asked if development of Lot 1 is imminent. Mr. Drennan stated that they ha v e been c onsider ing this de v elopment for se v eral y ears, but didn 't know how soon the development would occur once the subdivision process has been completed. Mr. Stockwell asked where an electric pole would be placed . C. J. Winkler was sworn in . Mr. Winkler stated that he is also affiliated with Dataworks, and discussed the intent to eliminate overhead wires and poles. The service will, they hope, be placed underground . Mr. Parks commented that in his opinion, the proposal looks like a good plan. Mr. Waggoner asked if other members of the applicant team present wished to address the Comm ission. No one else addressed the Commission. Mr. Waggoner then asked if other members of the audience wished to address the Commission regarding the proposed subdivision. Mr. Jerr y Ra y, 4505 S. Lipan Court, stated that he had no comments to make regarding this proposal; it appears from earlier discussion to be a good development in terms of other industrial development i n the area. Vice-Chair Waggoner declared the Hearing closed . He asked the pleasure of the Commission. Willis moved: Krieger seconded: The Preliminary Plat of the Stanford Center Subdivision is ac- cepted as presented, and the applicant be directed to prepare the Final Plat. Mr. Stockwell asked if the Final Plat will come back to the Commission for review. Mr . Willis asked if Commission review of the Final Plat was necessary; the motion is to approve the Preliminary Plat as presented, so no change is anticipated on the Final Plat. Assistant H:IGRO UP\BOARDS\PLA NCOMM\M inutes \Mi nutcs 2002\PCM J .8.Q2 .doc • City Attorney Reid stated that the Ordinance does indicate that the Final Plat comes to the Commission for review, and on this proposed subdivision there is the issue of private easements and drainage easements . Discussion ensued . Mr. Welker suggested amending the motion to require the Final Plat be prepared identical to the Preliminary Plat. Mr. Stockwell reiterated his opinion that the Commission needs to see the Final Plat. Welker moved : Rempel seconded: The motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Stanford Center Subdi- vision be amended to require preparation of the Final Plat be identical to the Preliminary Plat. The vote on the motion to amend was called : AYES : NAYS : ABSTAIN: ABSE NT: Parks, Rempel , Stockwell, Welker, Willis, Krieger, Mueller, Waggoner None None Lath ram The motion carried. • The motion to approve the Prel im i nary Plat, as amended, was then called: • A YES : NAYS : Rempel, Stockwell, Welker, Willis, Krieger, Mueller, Parks, Waggoner None ABSTAIN : None ABSENT: Lath ram The motion carried . The Preliminary Plat of Stanford Center Subdivision is approved; Final Plat is to be prepared identical to the Prelim i nary Plat for presentation to City Council. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT Big 0 Tires Bates Station Framework Plan Case #CU-2001-01 CASE #CP-2002-01 Vice-Chai r Waggoner stated that the Findings of Fact on the Big 0 Tires Conditional Use were to be considered for approval. Willis moved: Welker seconded : The Findings of Fact on Case #CU-2001-01 be approved as written . AYES : NAYS : Willis, Mueller, Stockwell, Welker, Parks, Krieger, Waggoner None H·IGROUP\BOARDSIPLAN COMM\Minu1 cs\Min u1es ~002\PC :ll 1-8-02 .doc • • • ABSTAIN : ABSENT : Rempel Lathram The motion carried. Vice-Chair Waggoner asked for consideration of the Findings of Fact on the Bates Station Framework Plan, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Welker moved: Krieger seconded : The Findings of Fact on Case #CP 2001 -01 be approved as written . A YES : NAYS: ABST A IN: ABSE NT: Krieger, Mueller, Parks , Stockwell, Welker, Willis, Waggoner N one Rempel Lathram The motion carried . V. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Gerry Ra y, 4505 South Lipan Court, briefl y addressed the Commission. He noted that he and his wife have lived in Englewood for over 25 years , and when they first purchased their property on South Lipan Court it was an open field to the west of them, and was part of the Friedman Paper Company. Six acres were rezoned, at the request of Rex Garrett, from R-1 -C, Single-family Residential, to 1-1, Light Industrial. Mr. Ray recalled that "cove- nants " were imposed stipulating he i ght of structures, type of occupancy, location of loading docks, etc. He asked if staff and the Commission review old records to determine specific conditions, and whether the y are enforced. He stated that he does not want to see Engle- wood developed with a "Commerce C ity" atmosphere. Mr. Welker stated that the Planning Commission will begin looking at "multiple uses" along the light rail lines. He suggested the possibility of the "multiple uses " being more retail ori- ented rather than the typical light industrial. He stated that it is not the intent of the Com- mission to damage property values for an y one owning property in close proximity to the LRT . Mr. Waggoner asked if staff does look at covenants and restrictions on properties when considering new development proposals . Ms. Langon stated that if they are private cove- nants, the City does not become involved. If the conditions and restrictions are imposed by the City, then they are considered. Brief discussion ensued . VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Ms. Langon referenced a yearly calendar showing dates of Commission meetings, and when Commissioner's packets are to be delivered. She pointed out that the second meet- H:IGRO UP\BO ARD S\PLANCOMM\Minutcs \Mi nutcs 2002\PCM 1-8-02 .doc • ing in Januar y, January 2 3, is on Wednesday evening rather than the usual Tuesday evening. This is also true of the second meeting in February -February 20 is on Wednesday evening. The January 23'd meeting will be in the Community Development Conference Room on the third floor; the agenda has not been firmed up as yet, but Ms. Langon anticipated reproduc- ing materials from a conference attended by Ms. Mueller, Messrs . Welker and Willis, and herself on December 14th for discussion Mr. Welker commented that this was one of the best conferences he has attended in several years. Mr. Rempel stated that he has not applied for reappointment to the Commission, and asked if he should return informational materials, and to whom . Mr. Rempel was asked to return any materials he desired to Community Development staff. VII. ATTORNEY'S CHOICE Ms. Reid discussed a memorandum she had prepared regarding expansion of Public Notice for Hearings. Commission members discussed the forms and location o f notificati on, as c ited b y Ms . Langon earlier. M r. Welker stated that he was pleased to learn that staff will no w be placing a meetin g p ac ke t at the Library Reference Desk; he did ask that notation be included on posted agendas and on Channel 8 that a meeting packet is available at the Li- brary Re f erence Desk for review b y interested citizens. • Mr. Willis suggested that staff and the Commission should use every notification tool avail- able to assure the public is aware of the meetings and agenda items . • VIII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Stockwell referenced a brochure included in the Commissioner's packet of information; this brochure advertised courses offered through the University of Colorado at Denver, and covered "Introduction to GIS /GIS for Managers", "Introduction to ArcView", and "Introduc- tion to Programming with Visual Basic ". He asked if funds were available through the Commission budget to pay for his attendance. Mr. Willis asked how these courses related to the work program of the Commission . He stated that these courses appear to be very specifically focused, and didn 't appear to relate to the topics the Commission considers. He questioned what benefit the Commission could realize from a member taking these courses . Ms. Krieger agreed with Mr. Willis. Mr. Rempel pointed out that the Commission is not creating maps . Mr. Stockwell responded that "the Commission oversees people who do create maps." Ms. Mueller stated that she questioned benefit from these courses, given the goals and tasks of the Commission. Mr. Welker stated it would be appropriate for a member of the City staff to take these courses. Mr. Waggoner stated that the consensus of the Commission is that it would not be appropriate to pay for a Commissioner to attend these classes from the Commission budget. Mr. Willis asked what procedure should be following Chairman Weber's resignation, Vice- Chair Waggoner has run the meeting this evening. Should the Commission elect a new Chairman , or should Mr. Waggoner continue as Chair until the reorganization of the Com- H:IGRO UP\BOARDSIPLANCOMM\Minu1es \Mi nu1es 2002\PCM 1-8-02 .doc • mission following appointment of new members. Ms. Reid stated it is not necessary to elect a new Chair for the one or two remaining meetings before new members have been appointed. Ms. Krieger asked, in the event Vice-Chair Waggoner is absent, could members chose an interim Chairperson for that one meeting. Ms. Reid stated that this can be done. • • Mr. Parks asked for an update on the Fullerton Company proposals for the GIW site. Ms. Langon stated she understood that negotiations are still on-going. Mr. Willis noted that Bar- ton Brothers have vacated the premises. Mr. Stockwell suggested that staff be informed of an option to handle traffic during rede- velopment of the GIW site; simply open the "back fence", and RTD will have access di- rectly from Santa Fe. He stated that this could go a long way to appeasing the neighbor- hood . Mr. Welker pointed out that there are not only the light rail tracks but also the heavy rail tracks impeding "direct access" to Santa Fe. Ms. Krieger also noted that Santa Fe Drive is a limited access State Highway. Mr. Stockwell stated that he felt the direct access could be done. Mr. Waggoner asked if it would be possible for the Commission to be given regular up- dates on leasing activities in CityCenter. Ms. Langon stated that she will provide a leasing update at the next meeting. Congestion at intersections in the Wal-Mart vicinity was discussed. Mr. Parks agreed that there is congestion, but it is good to see the traffic and know that people are shopping and visiting those businesses that are open. Mr. Willis asked what activity has occurred on the Phar-Mor site. Ms. Langon stated that she did not know what is occurring on that site . Redevelopment activity on the former City Hall site at 3400 South Elati Street was brought up for brief discussion. The site has been cleared. The meeting was declared adjourned. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Seer ary H:IGROUPIBOAROSIPLANCOMM\Minu1cs\Minutcs 2002\PCM 1-8-02 .doc