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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-06-23 PZC MINUTESPage 854 Mr. Norgaard stated he felt an improvement district could be formed with little opposition in the Core Area. He asked if there were some way the assessments could be placed on the tenant, such as the Business and Occupational Tax Assessment? He did not feel a "voluntary" program would be feasible. The financing of these lots by issuance of bonds was discussed. Mr. Criswell stated there is a Statute which does give authority to finance a special district of this type by issuance of revenue bonds, general obligation bonds, or by a mill levy. He stated t~e Improvement District could not levy a Business and Occupational assessment; it could be financed by mill levy and general obligation bonds. These bonds would not be debited against the City, but against the District. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hill asked if a contract between the property owner and the tenant were made, would it be applicable to future tenants? Mr. Criswell stated it would not. The "bond" financing was further discussed. Mr. Dial pointed out the variance in assessments based on improvements on the property. Mr. Dial then discussed the financial status of the City. Council has approved a storm drainage program in the industrial area along Santa Fe, v.hich will greatly deplete available funds. The Sales Tax revenue has decreased also. Mr. Dial stated if the properties proposed for off-street parking lots could be purchased on a "deferred payment" play, the City could participate in the program. Discussion followed; it was felt an appraisal of the proposed properties was needed .to en- able a definite program to be established. The members felt that definite statements of the extent of the City's participation in such a program would be an aid in the successful es- tablishment of an improvement district. Mrs. Romans suggested that members of the Commission, city officials and businessmen from the Core Area visit Loveland and discuss with Loveland officials the parking program in that City. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Romans was asked to contact Loveland City Manager Kane and to make arrangements for members of the Planning Commission, City Council, Chamber of Commerce members, and Merchants Association members to visit Loveland and to discuss their Core Area development program. Rice moved: Parkinson seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 23, 1965 REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:10 P.M., Chairman Carlson presiding. Members present: Woods; Touchton; Rice; Parkinson; Fullerton; Carlson Romans , Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: Mr. Kenneth Tuten. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated the Minutes of the June 9, 1965, meeting were to be considered for approval. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The Minutes of June 9, 1965, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. NEW BUSINESS. A. WRECKED AUTO DISPOSAL. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Tuten had been invited to the meeting to show a film of an auto- mobile "shredder". This machine is very similar to one Mr. Tuten has designed and has had in operation on a smaller scale. Mr. Tuten stated he had attended a national convention of auto wrecking yard dealers held last October in Los Angeles. At that time, he saw the operation used by a firm in Los Angeles to dispose of the car bodies, and designed the small model he now has at Midwest Auto Parts. Mr. Tuten displayed frag ments of auto bodies which have been run through his machine and stated that it is usable material. The engines, gas tanks, and seats are removed fr~m the cars before they are put through the machine. I I I I I I Page 855 Mr. Tuten then ran a film of such a process located in Kansas City. This particular business is a $3 million dollar installation, which can and does handle 800 to 1,000 cars per day. The cars for this particular machine must be burned out prior to going through. Mr. Parkinson asked if the acreage owned by Mr. Tuten was felt to be sufficient to accommodate such development? Mr. Tuten stated he felt it was s ufficient, inasmuch as the number of wrecked cars in this immediate area is not nearly as great as in the Kansas City or Los Angeles areas. He stated his machine would take care of about 200 cars per day; he also stated that an average of 300 cars per day are being junked in this region. Mr. Parkinson asked what areas these businesses were located in? Mr. Tuten said the business in Los Angeles is in the center of the industrial area. Mr. Rice asked about the noise created by the operation? Mr. Tuten said the noise closely resembled that of a tree shredder, and could possibly be heard 3 or 4 blocks away. Disposal of the shredded auto bodies was discussed. Mr. Tuten stated the material from his machine would be suitable for use in the electric furnaces; he has talked to Electron Corpora- tion officials and they have asked for 40 tons per day of this scrap material. Discussion ensued; Mr. Carlson expressed appreciation of the Commission to Mr. Tuten for his presentation. B. ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH 3239 S. Logan St. REZONING R-3-B and R-1 -C to B-1 CASE #9-65 Mrs. Romans stated that an application for rezoning has been received from Reverend Lundberg on behalf of the St. George's Epis c opal Church. It has become necessary to sell their property at this location and move to more adequate quarters. The Eagle's Lodge had been interested in the building, and requested a variance from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to per- mit a Lodge in an R-1-C District at that location. The variance was denied. The rezoning application encompasses the area from East Hampden Avenue to East Eastman Avenue, from the present B-1 Zone District boundary on the west to the centerline of South Logan Street on the east. This area is presently zoned R-3-B and R-1-C; the Church is requesting a B-1 classification in order that uses compatible with the design of the church structure wo uld be permitted. Mrs. Romans stated the fee for this rezoning has not been accepted at this time. Discussion of this application ensued; the Director expressed concern at the proposed extension of the B-1 area. This extension, to permit one use, would make a residentially developed area non-conforming. A joint meeting of the Commission and the Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been suggested for June 30, 1965, to discuss this and other cases. Mr. Fullerton commented that such an extension of the B-1 Zone District would, he felt, be contrary to good zoning practice. Mr. Rice felt this application should be discouraged, at least until the Commission has had an opportunity to discuss it with the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Parkinson commented he felt a change of zone would create more problems than a variance would, if granted. Further discussion followed. It was the concensus of the Commission that no action should be taken until the matter has been discussed further with the Board of Adjustment. C. SOUTH PLATTE RIVER FLOOD Mrs. Romans indicated the flood plain outlined on the map as predicted by the Army Corps of Engineers in a study of the South Platte River dated October, 1963. Also indicated on the map was the area covered by the Platte when in flood on June 16-1 7 , 1965. She expressed the hope that a comprehensive plan could be instigated for the entire flood plain area along the South Platte. She commented that at the present time, city, county and State officials were involved in the clean-up of debris resulting from the flood; the Inter-County Regional Planning Commission could possibly coordinate the metropolitan area in undertaking this plan. Mr. Fullerton agreed that this area along the River should be closely scrutinized in regard to the present zoning, and uses allowed in those zone classifications. Flood control measure~ such as the proposed Chatfield Dam, were discussed by the Commission. Fullerton moved: Parkinson seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that a resolution be prepared and immediately submitted approving the construction of the Chatfield Dam as a flood control means on the South Platte River. Brief discussion ensued. Upon the call of the role, the motion carried unanimously. D. OTHER 1. Mr. Rice read a letter he had received from a Mrs. E . L. Lesage in regard to properties involved in a proposed off-street parking lot. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. 2. Mr. Fullerton briefly discussed the present non-conforming status of a service station at the southwest corner of South Logan and Highway #70. This station was built in a C-2 Zone District; under the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, this property was zoned B-1, which excludes service stations. Discussion followed; no action was taken. Page 856 V. OLD BUSINESS. A. CORE AREA TRAFFIC-PARKING PATTERN The Public Hearing set for June 21, 1965, before City Council was postponed following the flood of June 16-17, 1965. ----- - -- -- --- - - ------- --- B. FUTURE MEETINGS. Mrs. Romans stated that a definite date for the trip to Loveland has not been scheduled. The informal meeting of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals with the Planning Commission was discussed. The members agreed to meet with the Board on June 30, 1965. The regular meetings in July were discussed. It was decided to change the date of the first meeting to July 14, 1965, thus making the meetings on July 14, 1965, and July 21, 1965. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 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: June 23, 1965 SUBJECT: Flood Control Measure on the South Platte River RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that a resolution be prepared and immediately submitted approving the construction of the Chatfield Dam as a flood control means on the South Platte River. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 30, 1965 Special Meeting Members present: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Parkinson, Fullerton, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: City Attorney Criswell; Board o f Adjustment members Cartwright, McGee, Mezen, Lone; Chief Building Inspector Wallace. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Carlson at 8:30 P.M. Mr. Carlson explained that the meeting was the second informal discussion session between the Planning Commission and the Board o f Adjustment and Appeals, and that any matters of common interest or concern could be considered. The matter o f the application by South Logan Associates, Inc. for a variance for the use of the St. George's Church property, Case #65-85, Hearing date June 9, 1965, was raised. The members of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals explained the reasons that they denied the request for variance after the Public Hearing on June 9, 1965. Discussion followed. It was agreed that guide lines should be established for the disposition of both church and school buildings for which there is no longer a use as a church or school; rather than possibly depreciating the entire adjacent area by permitting the structure to remain vacant. The memo from the Planning Director to the City Manager and the City Attorney's opinion were discussed. Both of these communications expressed an opinion that the more feasible method of handling such matters would be on an individual basis by means of a variance rather than through the rezoning of a large area --possibly creating many Non-Conforming Uses to attempt to solve one problem. City Attorney Criswell restated that he felt it was within the powers a the Board to consider and grant such a variance. The possibility of requiring screening adjacent to such uses as a condition to the variance was discussed. The members of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals stated they were sympathetic to the problem, but that they had denied the request after very careful consideration and that the matter was closed. I I I