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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-05-12 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 847 Mr. Carlson reported on the meeting of April 15, 1965, with the Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce. The recommendations of the Planning Commission were discussed at that time. Further discussion followed. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 12, 1965 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members presentt: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Parkinson, Carlson Ro mans, Ex-officio Members absent: Fullerton Audience: Messrs. Rex Garrett; Ken Tuten; Bill Cotter; and Lee Cotter. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated the Minutes of April 21, 1965, meeting were to be considered for approval. Rice moved: Woods seconded: The Minutes of April 21, 1965, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. REX GARRETT 1451 W. Tufts REZONING R-1-C to I-1 CASE #26-64F April 21, 1965 April 14, 1965 March 31, 1965 March 3, 1965 January 20, 1965 December 9, 1964 Mr. Garrett was present to further discuss his request for a change of zoning from R-1-C to I-1 of the property commonly known as 1451 West Tufts. Mr. Garrett stated he had given con- siderable thought to this matter, and felt it would be wiser for him to withdraw his rezoning request, leaving the property zoned as it is presently, R-1-C. Discussion followed; Mr. Carlson commented that the Commission has contacted several local finance companies and the FHA in order to better determine the feasibility of single-family development on the property. Mr. Fullerton entered and was seated with the Commission. The meeting thus far progressed was reviewed. Mr. Garrett presented a formal letter withdrawing his rezo ning request. Touchton moved: Rice and Parkinson seconded: The Planning Commission accept Mr. Garrett's proposal to with- draw the rezoning request for the property at 1451 West Tufts, the request having been for a change of zone from R-1-C to I-1. Discussion ensued. Mr. Parkinson asked if Mr. Garrett felt financing could be obtained for single-family development on this property? Mr. Garrett replied he felt financing for R-1-C type homes could be obtained; however, he did feel it would be difficult to obtain financing for a development wherein the homes would be in the $18,000 to $20,000 category. The motion carried unanimously. IV. MIDWEST -ATLAS WRECKING YARDS Ken Tuten; Bill and Lee Cotter CASE #5-65 Mrs. Romans reported that Mr. Kenneth Tuten, owner of Midwest Auto Wrecking Yard, and Messrs. Lee and Bill Cotter, owners of Atlas Auto Wrecking Yard, were present to discuss a possible merger of the two yards. The Atlas Auto Wrecking Yard is located at the southwest corner of the Tejon and Bates intersection, and is in a L ight Industrial District. The Midwest Auto Wrecking Yard is at 2330 South Raritan in a Heavy Industrial District. She stated the proposal has been discussed with officials of the Building Department, and it is felt to have merit. The matter has been referred to City Attorney Criswell. Page 848 It was pointed out that some method of restricting the future use of the abandoned auto wrecking yard must be i mposed, inasmuch as a non-conforming use designation goes with the property, regardless of change of ownership. Were future use as an auto wrecking yard not restricted, it is conceivable that the one yard would be enlarged and yet have the smaller yard in operation. Discu ssion ens u ed. Mr. Tuten stated his wrecking yard at 2330 South Raritan presently occupies about 5 acres. He has 10 acres in the entire parcel; however, the remaining 5 acres has only recently been filled and is not registered as a non-conforming use. Mr. Bill Cotter stated their operation encompasses approximate ly 2 acres. Mr. Tuten stated his entire business would be screened and would be brought up to the standards as set forth in the Auto Wrecking and Junk Yard Ordinance. Mrs. Romans asked Mr. Cotter if they would consider including in the d e ed to their property a restrictive covenant prohibiting any further use of the land as an auto wrecking yard. Mr. Cotter stated they would. He asked that he be given a "reasonable" length of time to get this wrecking yard cleared, and indicated he felt one year would be reasonable. The proce du re of approval for this proposal was discussed. It was felt that an opinion from the City Attorney should be obtained before any action is taken. It was further felt that this particular situation could be handled by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Tuten asked the members to view both properties. Mrs. Romans discussed the fact that there are two Industrial Park subdivision immediately to the north of Bates Avenue extended. The developers of Englewood Industrial Park dedicated the entire 60 foot right-o f-way for Bates Avenue from their property; the developers of the Yale-Tejon Industrial Park dedicated 30 foot right-of-way for Bates Avenue. She asked Mr. Cotter if they would consider giving a 30 foot dedication to extend the street. Mr. Cotter indicated they would be willing to give the dedication. Further discussion on the general operations of auto wrecking yards followed. Mr. Carlson expressed the appreciation of the Commission for the opportunity to discuss the proposal with Messrs. Tuten, Bill and Lee Cotter. V. MASTER PLAN Core Area Traffic CASE #2-65E April221, 1965 April 14, 1965 March 17, 1965 February 14, 1965 February 10, 1965 The status of the Core Area Traffic pattern was discussed. It was reported that the City Council has received a petition opposing the removal of angle parking on South Broa dw ay in the downtown area. Mr s . Romans read a letter from the Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce announcing a joint meeting of the Business Council and Merchants Association. The item of business for this particular meeting was the angle vs . parallel parking on Broadway and the acquisition of o ff-street parking. She reviewed a meeting held earlier in the day ith Messrs. Dial, Bennett, Jameson and Eachon, Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Brandt, Traffic Engineer from Inter County Regional Planning Commission, has been working with the Englewood Planning staff on the downtown traffic problems. A vacancy and turn-over inventory is currently being made by the staff. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Parkinson asked the status of the one-way street system recently recommended to City Council. Mrs. Romans stated a physical inventory is currently being conducted on these streets and the information will be sent to the City Council for th e ir consideration. VI. DARTMOUTH PARK CASE #6-65 Mr. Carlson cited a letter he had received from Mr. Cushing, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Cushing indicated concern about a rumored access route to the New Englewood Shopping area which would "bisect" the proposed Dartmouth Park. He felt this access route would be detrimental to the value of the Park. Discussion ensued; no action was taken. VII. GENERAL BUSINESS Mrs. Romans stated the next meeting of the Commission would be May 19, 1965. It was asked if members felt it would be advantageous to meet with the Recreation Commission. Discussion ensued. Mr. Fullerton commented he felt a definite plan was needed before there was any- thing to discuss. Fullerton moved: Parkinson seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried and the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I