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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964-05-06 PZC MINUTESPage 764 VIII. ASPO CONFERENCE. Mr. Rice and Mrs. Romans reported on the ASPO Conference they attended in Boston. IX. INSTITUTE OF PLANNING OFFICIALS Mrs. Romans stated the sixth annual Institute of Planning Officials would be held in Boulder, May 15 and 16. Members were urged to attend if possible. Fullerton moved: Rice seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:20 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: April 22, 1964 SUBJECT: Easement Vacation -3102 South Vine RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the easement in Lot 13, Block 2, Hampden Hills Subdivision, be vacated. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1964 Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Vice-Chairman Touchton. Members present: Fullerton, Parkinson, Rice, Starkloff, Touchton Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Carlson Also present: Wayne Monson II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Parkinson moved: Fullerton seconded: The Minutes of April 22, 1964 be approved as printed. The motion carried unanimously. III. AUDIENCE. The audience present was acknowledged and thanked for their attendance. It was announced that the Mayor's "Coffee-klatsch" would again be held in the Planning Office at 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Interested citizens were invited to attend. IV. ENGLEWOOD SCHOOL BOARD 3600 Block South Lincoln Rice moved: CASE #4-64B Fullerton seconded: The Public Hearing on the partial vacation and rededication of streets in the 3600 block South Lincoln be opened. The motion carried unanimously. I I ~1 I I Page 765 Mr. Harper, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Kramer and Mr. Wallace were present as representatives of the School Board. Mr. Harper discussed the plans for the proposed development of the school property. He stated the School Board is trying to make use of the property they have and to improve the traffic congestion .on Kenyon. Mr. Harper discussed the existing power lines which would be over or under the playground, and the existing gas main in Lincoln Street. Easements would be given for these existing utility facilities. Mr. Wallace stated this proposal has been considered and studied by the Board for three or four years. He feels it will aid the drainage problem existing in the area. Mrs. Romans read a communication from Fire Chief Woods in regard the proposed vacation and rededication. It was indicated that no problems would result if the proposal is approved. Mr. Harvey Mayer Public Service Company -stated they were interested in protecting the existing utilities, and they would require an easement to accommodate them. Mr. Bronstein Tucker Building -felt the School Board is wrong in their request. Mr. Bronstein stated the request, if approved, will set off a series of unfortunate events: Six tenants have indicated they will leave when their lease is up, which will mean a probable forclosure on the Tucker Building, personal bankruptcy for him, and a loss of tax base to the City. Mr. Bronstein further felt the request is unnecessary and offered several alternate suggestions: creation of a 10 mph speed zone on Lincoln; install signs saying "Children Playing" on Lincoln; install "Dead-End" signs --this would eliminate traffic in Lincoln. Other suggestions were to restrict parking on Lincoln north to the apartment house; to erect an overhead passage from the school to the playground for the children; to route school buses so they would unload on the west side of Sherman and the north side of Kenyon. Mr. Bronstein further felt the request was untimely in view of the downtown redevelopment which will change traffic patterns. He feels a Broadway- Jefferson interchange is needed and will possibly be constructed within the next two years. If this is developed part of the school property will be used for the cloverleaf and it would necessitate the relocation of the school. Mr. Bronstein asked that the School Board withdraw their request and asked the Planning Commission to make no decision and table the matter for an indefinite period of time; suggested time being one year. Mr. Rice asked Mr. Bronstein how lone he had owned the Tucker Building, and if he was aware of the access problem when he purchased it. Mr. Bronstein replied he had owned the Tucker Building approximately 1-1/4 years and was aware of the access difficulties at time of purchase. Mr. Wallace stated the request for the vacation was a formal Board action; withdrawal of request would have to be by the same means. Mr. Reece Braun 3173 South Ogden Mrs. Mary Allen stated he had been a tenant in the Tucker Building since 1956, and that he was one who had given notice of leaving if the proposal was approved. Mr. Braun discussed the existing limited access to the Tucker Building and the proposed access road from Sherman on the north side of the school property. Mr. Braun felt the City would be exchanging a .street for an alley. Mr. Braun also asked that the Commission take no action at this time. 3632 South Lincoln -felt this would decrease the value of her property and was definitely opposed. Mrs. Rice 3644 South Lincoln -stated she was opposed. Mrs. Goss 3284 South Fox -stated she would have a daughter attending Flood next year, and she was in favor of the plan. Mr. Braun stated his son would be attending Flood next year also, but he still didn't like the plan. Mrs. Haughey 3651 South Sherman -stated she was opposed to the plan. She felt if additional traffic were created adjacent to her property her tenants would move, and she also felt this would worsen the drainage problem. Rice moved: Fullerton seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously . Rice moved: Parkinson seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wallace thanked the Commission for their consideration. Page 766 V. ENGLEWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK CASE #2-64C The amended preliminary plat of Englewood Industrial Park has been approved. The Final Plat was submitted to the Planning Office April 30, 1964. Mrs. Romans stated the Plat appears to be in order. Mr. Monson stated there had been no changes from the amended Preliminary Plat. Street pro- files, tax certificates and other required information has been submitted to the Of f ice. An estimate on the required Performance Bond in lieu of improvements installed has been sub- mitted by the City Engineer's Office in the amount of $94,000. It was pointed out this was a matter of information only, and would be a matter for the Council to consider. Discussion ensued. Fullerton moved: Starkloff seconded: The Public Hearing on Englewood Industrial Park be set for May 20, 1964. The motion carried unanimously. VI. NEW ENGLEWOOD -WEST FLOYD AVENUE CASE #B 9-64A Mr. Touchton cited an article in the Englewood Herald of May 4th wherein it was stated this would be the first o f a series of "public hearings"; Mr. Touchton emphasized that this statement was in error--the proposal is to be presented to the Commission. This is a matter of presentation--not a Public Hearing. Mr. Alex Holland, counsel for the New Englewood Company, presented the Commission with four copies of an agreement concerning the proposed treatment of West Floyd Avenue and the planting strip. He discussed problems confronting the developers in regards to traffic patterns , ingress and egress from the center , drainage and rerouting of Dry · Creek. Mr. Holland emphasized three factors of the agreement: (1) To define a traffic plan at the north of the site; (2) To define access and egress on the east of the site, and (3) Describe and require considera- tion of parkway plan on the north. Mr. Huston 3290 South Galapago -asked that the residents whose access to their garages was off West Floyd be given consideration. Mr. Holland stated there would be no disturbance of existing access from West Floyd. Rice moved: Starkloff seconded: The Planning Commission receive the proposal and contract and refer it to the Planning Director, City Attorney and City Engineer for further study and review. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. L. A. Reiners 3275 South Fox St. -stated residents on South Fox Street were informed the traffic pattern from the north to the center would be discussed this evening, and asked when the contract would be publicized in its entirety. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Starkloff seconded: Inasmuch as the contract has just been presented to the Commission, action be tabled and questions be accepted by the Commission for future discussion. Mr. Fullerton stated he felt people were entitled to show their objection. Mr. Parkinson explained that he did not feel the Commission could answer the questions without thorough study of the contract, but agreed the Commission should receive all questions. Discussion ensued. Mr. Starkloff stated he felt the questions at this time should be re- stricted to the proposed treatment of West Floyd Avenue and withdrew his second to Mr. Parkinson's motion. Further discussion followed. Mr. Parkinson withdrew his motion. Starkloff moved: Rice seconded: Questions directed to the Commission in regard the contracted presented by Mr. Holland be concerned with West Floyd Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. Further discussion ensued. Parkinson moved: Fullerton seconded: The Commission take a ten minute recess. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was called to order at 10:20 p.m. Mrs. Reiners asked if this proposal would be referred to the City Council. Mr. Touchton stated the Planning Director and City Attorney will have to review the Cbntract. Mrs. Romans explained to Mrs. Reiners the Planning Commission will study the plans and will make a recommendation to City Council, and the traffic problem will be discussed, but determining traffic patterns is largely an administrative matter. I I I ~1 I I Page 767 VII. EASEMENT VACATION CASE #10-64A Block 13, Hampden Hills Mrs. Romans stated photostatic copies of Quit Claim Deeds and letters from Utilities Companies stating they do not use the easement had been sent her by Mr. Berenbaum. These were referred to City Manager Dial for action by the Council. VIII. PLANNING CONFERENCE. Mrs. Romans reminded members of the Sixth Annual Planning Conference to be held in Boulder on May 15th and 16th. Mr. Rice requested reservations be made for his attendance for both days; Mr. Parkinson and Mr. Fullerton requested reservations for their attendance on Friday; Mr. Touchton stated he thought he could attend Saturday. IV. ENGLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT 3600 Block South Lincoln CASE #4-64B Discussion ensued. Mr. Fullerton thought the School Board might want to reconsider their proposal. Further discussion ensued. Rice moved: A communication be sent from the Planning Director to the School Board setting forth the testimony and objections heard and suggestions offered this evening suggesting the proposal be further considered. Discussion followed. The motion was not seconded, and was declared dead. Parkinson moved: Fullerton seconded: The proposed vacation of a portion of 3600 block South Lincoln and dedication of access be raised from the table. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kelley stated he felt he could speak for the School Board and stated they had no plans to withdraw their request. Further discussion followed. Mr. Starkloff asked if the 25' strip of land north of the proposed access-way next to the apartment house could be used only f or parking? He also asked if the School Board would sell the 25' strip of land. Mr. Jorgenson stated the Board would have to consider this suggestion. The Planning Director suggested the possibility of parallel parking and a planting strip in the 25' area to serve as a buffer between the apartment house and the parking. The type curb proposed next to Mrs. Haughey's property was discussed. It was stated that an eight inch vertical curb is being planned. The problem of drainage was discussed. Mr. Starkloff stated he felt this proposal would improve the drainage problem in the area. Rice moved: Parkinson seconded: Starklo ff moved: Fullerton seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the proper vacation of a portion o f 3 6 00 Block South Lincoln and the Lincoln-Sherman alley as requested by School District #1 be approved; and that ·dedication of the proposed new access road be accepted, subject to any necessary easements. Attention must be given to the proximity of the proposed roadway to the properties abutting the School District site on the north, and to the traffic created thereby, which would be of fensi ve to the residents of those properties. Consideration should be given to parallel rather than angle parking adjacent to the apartment house at 3650 South Lincoln in order that a more adequate screening strip can be installed and to the installation of a buffer adjacent to the property at 3651 South Sherman in order that the roadway will not be so cl o se to the residence. Further, the drainage ·plan must meet ·the approval of the City Engineer. The matter b e tabled until the next regular me~ting to enable the School Board to reconsider the proposal. AYES : NAYS: Starkloff, Fullerton Parkinson, Rice, Touchton The motion did not carry.. Further discussion ensued. Parkinson moved: The motion made by Mr. Rice be amended to refer the proposal back to the School Board to be revised and resubmi tted with the suggestions enumerated in Mr. Rice's motion set f orth on the plan. There was no second to the motion; it was declared dead. The vote on Mr. Rice's motion was called: AYES: NAYS: Fullerton, Rice, Touchton Parkinson, Starklof f The motion carried. Page 768 Rice moved: Fullerton seconded: The meeting he adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:40 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: May 6, 1964 SUBJECT: 3600 Block South Lincoln RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the proper vacation of a portion of 3600 Block South Lincoln and the Lincoln-Sherman alley as requested by School District #1 be approved; and that dedication of the proposed new access road be accepted, subject to any necessary easements. Attention must be given to the proximity of the proposed roadway to the properties abutting the School District site on the north, and to the traffic created thereby, which would be offensive to the residents of those properties. Consideration should be given to parallel rather than angle parking adjacent to the apartment house at 3650 South Lincoln in order that a more adequate screening strip can be installed and to the installation of a buffer adjacent to the property at 3651 South Sherman in order that the roadway will not be so close to the residence. Further, the drainage plan must meet the approval of the City Engineer. Respectfully submitted, By Order of. the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 20, 1964 Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carlson at 8:05 p.m. Members present: Touchton, Starkloff, Rice, Fullerton, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson Also present: City Attorney Esch Planning Aide Monson II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Touchton moved: Fullerton seconded: The Minutes of May 6, 1964, be approved as presented. The motion carried unanimously. III. ENGLEWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION Touchton moved: CASE #2-64D Fullerton seconded: The Public Hearing on Englewood Industrial Park Subdivision be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Monson reviewed this Subdivision. It is located between South Tejon and the railroad, West Yale and West Bates Avenues. The Final Plats have been sent to the Utilities Companies. The Companies that have replied have indicated they have no objections to the proposed plat. There was no change in the Final Plat from the Preliminary Plat approved by the Commission. There were no persons present to speak either for or against the proposed subdivision. I I I