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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-04-07 PZC MINUTESPage 842 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION April 7, 1965 Regular Meeting Inasmuch as there was not a quorum present, the regular meeting of the Planning Commisssion was not held. A special meeting will be held April 14, 1965; the next regular meeting will be April 21, 1965. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION April 14, 1965 Special Meeting The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Touchton, Rice, Parkinson, Fullerton, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Woods Staff present: Planning Assistant Monson Audience: Wilbur Wright II. REX GARRETT 1451 W. Tufts REZONING R-1-C to I-1 CASE #26-64D March 31, 1965 March 3, 1965 January 20, 1965 December 9, 1964 The Planning Director reported that a letter has been sent to Mr. W. 0. East, Director of the Federal Housing Administration in Denver as directed by the Planning Commission. The letter requested an opinion as to whether or not financing could be obtained on the subject site for single-family residential development. There has been no reply from Mr. East as of this date. Discussion followed. Mr. Rice suggested that a contact also be made with the various banks to determine their feeling in financing homes in the subject area. No further action was taken. III. ENGLEWOOD STATE BANK CASE #3-65A March 31, 1965 The Planning Director stated there had been no further contact from the officials of the proposed new bank building. The parking ratio proposed by Mr. Cartwright was discussed, as was the height of the building, a portion of which is in excess of the maxi mum height as set forth in Section 22.4-10 d (1) of the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and would, therefore, come within the requirements of Section 22.4-10 d (2) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Romans pointed out that a letter has been received from the Building Depart- ment, but to this date, no communication has been received from the Fire Department. Section 22.4-10 d (2) (c)of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance provides that it is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the letters. Mrs. Romans stated that it had been indicated by Mr. Cartwright that there would be some cooperative parking available for use by the bank and office building patrons in the Ambrose-Williams Parking lot, and in the New Englewood parking area. The Director suggested to Mr. Cartwright that the Planning Commission would need a written verification from Ambrose~Williams and Mr. Von Frellick stating that these spaces would in fact be available for the use of the proposed bank and office building. Further discussion followed; no action was taken. IV. METROPOLITAN TRUCK ROUTES CASE #4-65 Mrs. Romans stated that the Traffic Engineers Advisory Committee of Inter-County Regional Planning Commission has, for some time, been studying the truck route pattern throughout the Metropolitan Area. The present truck route system is not adequate, and there is a lack of conformance from one municipality to another in signing, direct routing, load limitations , etc. An overall truck route pattern has been devised by the Traffic Engineers Advisory Committee of Inter-County Regional Planning Commission, and is being released to the various municipalities for their study and consideration. Considerable discussion ensued. No action was taken. I I I I I I V. CORE AREA TRAFFIC PATTERN Page 843 CASE #2-65C March 17, 1965 February 17, 1965 February 10, 1965 Mrs. Romans reviewed a meeting with the Business Council of the Cham b er of Commerce held April 7, 1965. At this meeting, the proposed traffic pattern was discussed. Mrs. Romans stated that it was emphasized at the Business Council meeting the proposed traffic pattern was based on staff recommendations and had not been approved by the Commission. The recommendation of the staff in regard to the elimination of angle parking was again reviewed and discussed. Fullerton moved:· Touch ton seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the angle parking on Broadway in the downtown area be removed and that it be replaced with parallel parking for the following reasons: 1. Stimulation of the traffic flow in the downtown area; 2. Alleviation of the high accident rate which exists in mid-block as shown by Police Department records; 3. This would be in accordance with the recent Small-Cooley Report recommendations; and 4. This would also be in accordance with the findings of the Planning Staff in the Parking Monograph. It is further recommended that this plan be consider e d for immediate implementation. The motion carried unanimously. The one-way street pattern as recommended by the staff was considered. The merits of ex- tending the one-way pattern on Acoma and Lincoln from Dartmouth to Yale were studied and discussed. Parkinson moved: Fullerton seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the adoption of the following one-way street pattern: Bannock one-way southbound from West Yale Avenue to West Quincy Avenue; Acoma one-way northbound from West Hampden Avenue to West Dartmouth Avenue; Lincoln one-way Southbound from East Dartmouth Avenue to Highway #70; Sherman one-way northbound from East Quincy Avenue to East Yale Avenue; Floyd Aven e one-way westbound from Downing to Banno ck; Girard Avenue one-way eastbound from South Bannock to South Downing; and Hampden Avenue one-way westbound from its intersection with Highway #70 to Bannock. It is further recommended that funds be allocated in the 1966 Budget to provide for the implementation of this one-way street plan. Further discussion ensued. Touchton moved: Rice seconded: Discussion followed. The motion be amended to extend the one-way pattern on Acoma from West Yale Avenue to West Hampden Avenue and on Lincoln from East Yale Avenue to Highway #70. The vote on the amendment: AYES: NAYS: Touchton, Rice, Carison Fullerton, Parkinson The motion carried. The motion as amended is: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the adoption of the following one-way street pattern; Bannock one-way south bound from West Yale Avenue to West Quincy Avenue; Acoma one-way northbound from West Hampden Avenue to West Yale Avenue; Lincoln one-way southbound from East Yale Avenue to Highway #70; Sherman one-way northbound from East Quincy Avenue to East Yale Avenue; Floyd Avenue one-way westbound from Downing to Bannock; Girard Avenue one- way eastbound from South Bannock to South Downing; and Hampden Avenue one-way westbound from its intersection with Highway #70 to Bannock. It is further recommended that funds be allocated in the 1966 Budget to provide for the implementation of this one-way street plan. The vote on the motion, as amended: AYES: NAYS: Touchton; Rice; Parkinson; Fullerton; Carlson None The motion carried unanimously. The acquisition of off-street parking lots was discussed. The staff has recommended the acquisition of one lot in the 3300 block between Lincoln and Sherman, and the acquisition of 200 feet on the west side of Lincoln in the 3400 block. These sites are indicated in the Parking Monograph, along with several others for future acquisition. The financing of the acquisition of these lots was discussed. Mrs. Ro mans stated that the City of Loveland recently financed similar acquisitio ns on a "contribution" basis by the merchants and the City. This plan was discussed and it was felt to have merit. It was agreed the City should have title to the lots to ensure their continued use as parking lots. Further detailed discussion ensued. Touchton moved: Rice seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the acquisition of Site 3C, in the 3300 block of South L i ncoln, (Lots 16 thru 24, Block 4, Premier Addition) as set forth in the Parking Monograph; and S ite 5, in the 3400 block South Lincoln (Block 6, Premier Addition), with the exception of the east 50 feet of Lots 1 thru 5, Block 6, Premier Addition, as set forth in the Parking Monograph. It is further recommended the acquisition of these sites be on a partnership basis with the City of Engle- Page 844 wood and the Englewood businessmen, consideration being given to the "contribution" method of financing as was recently accomplished in the City of Loveland. Discussion ensued. Parkinson moved: The motion be amended to state that the financing for the acquisition of the parking sites be by some means other than "General Funds" of the City, or by General Obligation Bonds. The motion was declared dead for lack of second. Upo n the call of the role, the motion by Mr. Touchton carried unanimously. VI. ASPO CONVENTION The annual convention of the American Society of Planning Officials is to be held in Toronto, Canada, April 25th through April 2 9 th. Rice moved: Fullerton seconded: Mr. Parkinson and the Planning Director be appointed as representatives of the City of Englewood to attend the ASPO Convention in Toronto, Canada. AYES: Touchton, Rice, Fullerton, Carlson NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Parkinson The motion carried. VII. NEW BUSINESS. The Planning Director reported that newly appointed City Attorney Criswell has asked for an opportunity to meet with the Commission to become further acquainted with the proceedings and functions of the Commission. It was agreed that City Attorney Criswell be invited to attend the regular meeting on April 21, 1965. Rice moved: Touchton seconded: The , meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:50 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 14, 1965 SUBJECT: Elimination of Angle Parking on Broadway RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the angle parking on Broadway in the down- town area be removed and that it be replaced with parallel parking for the following reasons: 1. Stimulation of the traffic flow in the downtown area: 2. Alleviation of the high accident rate which exists in mid-block as shown by Police Department records; 3, This would be in accordance with the recent Small-Cooley Report recommendations; and, 4. This would also be in accordance with the findings of the Planning Staff in the Parking Monograph. It is further recommended that this plan be considered for immediate implementation. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: April 14, 1965 SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ONE-WAY STREET PATTERN I I I I I I Page 845 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the adoption of the following one-way street pattern: Bannock one-way southbound from West Yale Avenue to West Quincy Avenue; Acoma one-way northbound from West Hampden Avenue to West Yale Avenue; Lincoln one-way south- bound from East Yale Avenue to Highway #70; Sherman one-way northbound from East Quincy Avenue to East Yale Avenue; Floyd Avenue one-way westbound from Downing to Bannock; Girard Avenue one-way eastbound from South Bannock to South Downing; and Hampden Avenue one-way westbound from its intersection with Highway #70 to Bannock. It is further recommended that funds be allocated in the 1966 Budget to provide for the implementation of this one-way street plan. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: April 14, 1965 SUBJECT: Acquisition of Two Sites for Off-street Parking Lots. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the acquisition of Sites 3 C in the 3300 block of South Lincoln, as set forth in the Parking Monograph; and Site 5 in the 3400 block of South Lincoln with the exception of the east 50 feet of Lots 1 thru 5, Block 6, Premier Addition, as set forth in the Parking Monotraph. It is further recommended the acquisition of these sites be on a partnership basis with the City of Englewood and the Englewood businessmen, consideration being given to the "contribution" method of financing as was recently accomplished in the City of Loveland. 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