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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-11-03 PZC MINUTESPage 882 VII. ICRPC MEMBER-ASSOCIATE MEMBER ANNUAL DINNER. Mrs. Romans read a notification of the annual dinner, scheduled for November 17, 1965, at the Continental Denver Motor Hotel. Members planning to attend were asked to notify the office as soon as possible. VIII. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD City Hall ZONE CHANGE I-1 to B-1 CASE #17-65 The zoning of City Hall, 3400 South Elati, was discussed. The zone classification is presently I-1, which zoning was applied for the Norgren Company several years ago. Discussion ensued. The Commission agreed to initiate rezoning of the property from I-1 to B-1, date for Public Hearing to be January 19, 1966. IX. CITY ATTORNEY. Mr. Criswell reported on a court case in the City of Boulder, in which case the Supreme Court ruled that annexation and zoning were one subject, and could be encompassed in one ordinance. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell stated that in light of this decision, the City might want to reconsider the adoption of the simultaneous annexation and zoning ordinance. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried; the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1965 SUBJECT: Rezoning of Southwest corner of Highway 70 and South Logan Street. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the rezoning request for the property bounded by the centerline of Highway 70 on the north, the centerline of South Logan on the east, and the centerline of Little Dry Creek from its intersection with the centerline of Logan to its intersection with the centerline of Highway 70 from B-1 (Business) to B-2 (Business) be approved for the following reasons: 1) The land is presently used as a filling station, which use is permitted in the B-2 District and is not permitted in the B-1 District; 2) The unique shape of the site renders it unfeasible for another type of use; 3) The property was zoned C-2 prior to the adoption of the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, which zone classification permitted a filling station. 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 November 3, 1965 Regular Meeting The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Parkinson, Fullerton, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None I I I I I I II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated the Minutes of October 20 , 1965, were to be considered f or approval. Fullerton moved: Parkinson seconded: The Minutes of October 20, 1965, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. SPECIAL MEETING. Page 884 Mrs. Romans read a letter from Mr. Haase, District Engineer, State Highway Department, in regard to a proposed special meeting on November 10 , 1965. Mr. Haase and Mr. Merten of the Highway Department will attend the meeting. Discussion ensued; it was the concensus of the Commission that in the event Mr. Von Frellick could not be present at that meeting , it should be postponed to another date. IV. NEW ENGLEWOOD PLANS. Mr. Davis, President of the New Englewood Company, was in attendance to discuss the New E ng lewood Shopping Development. He stated that the Company was working for a December 3, 1965 , closing date. Ground work is scheduled to begin in January, 1966, and actual con- struction will start in April, 1966. Completion and opening of the center is scheduled for August, 1977. Mr. Davis displayed plans for the underground level , the mall level, and the second level of the center. To date , leases for 633,000 square feet of the 1 ,200,000 square feet of rentable area have been signed. Mr. Davis stated that leases have been si g ned by six major tenants, including the Denver Dry Goods Company, J.C. Penneys, and Kin g Soopers, and that negotiations are being conducted for leases with various high-fashion shops and other businesses. Mr. Davis stated that there would be 21 acres of underground parking , and 17 acres of parking on the ground or mall level. There will be employee parking on the second level, and all servicing and deliveries will be accomplished from the second level. Parking ratios were discussed. The internal traffic pattern was considered. Mr. Davis stated the maintenance of streets and parking areas would be the responsibility o f the property owner. Mrs. Romans asked i f Elati Street and Girard Avenue, as shown on the preliminary plans would be dedicated streets? She pointed out that Girard Avenue will carry heavy traffic from the center and the City Hall to the Core Area. Discussion followed. The proposed extension o f South Cherokee Circle to South Elati Street (#16-65A) was considered. Mr. Davis stated he felt it would be important to City Hall, and that meetings have been held between the City Manager, City Attorney Criswell, Mr. Davis and Norgren officials. It was stated that Norgrens have agreed to give the necessary right-of-way across Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, McKinley's Subdivision Second Filing should the proposed street be developed. Discussion followed. The development of Floyd Avenue was discussed. As agreed in the contract between the City a n d New Englewood, there will be a 22 foot two-way access-way for properties on Floyd ; a 35 foot planting strip and a 60 foot right-of-way south of the planting strip to the center. Further discussion ensued. The Commission expressed their appreciation for Mr. Davis' presentation. V. ARAPAHOE COUNTY CASE #18-65 Kent School Property Mrs. Romans stated a request to the Arapahoe County Planning Commission for rezoning of the west 11 acres of the Kent School site to allow construction of 90 condominium units has been referred to the Englewood Planning Commission for their comments and recommendation. The recommendation is requested by December 1 , 1965 . No action was taken. VI. FUTURE MEETINGS . The Director reminded members of the special meeting on November 10, 1965, and of the annual dinner meeting given by Inter-County Regional Planning Commission on November 17, 1965. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10 P.M. Gertrude G . Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *