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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-11-13 PZC MINUTESPage 884 I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 13, 1965 Special Meeting Mr. Carlson called the special meeting of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 9:15 A.M. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Parkinson, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Rice, Fullerton Also present: Mr. Von Frellick, Mr. Ed Haase, and Mr. Fred Merten. II. MASTER STREET PLAN CASE #2-65K Mr. Carlson asked Mrs. Romans to review the progress thus far on the Master Street Plan. Mrs. Romans stated that the Planning Commission, as part of its charge by Charter and Statute, is reviewing the Master Street Plan. After considerable study, the Commission recommended the adoption of a one-way street pattern to the City Council on April 14, 1965; the elimination of angle parking on Broadway; and the acquisition of two off-street parking sites. The City Council has approved the elimination of angle parking on Broadway, and has tentatively approved the proposed one-way street plan. Further work on the Master Street Plan is dependent upon the traffic pattern devised to accommodate the traffic generated by the expanded business area. This encompasses the development of State Highway 70, which is adjacent to the proposed business area on the south, and will carry an estimated 25,000 cars per day to the shopping area. Also, the Highway is scheduled to be completed to the west, and there is anticipated a greater multi-family con- centration in the area; these factors also add to the volume that Highway 70 will have to carry. Plans for a one-way cuplet on Highway 70 and Floyd Avenue have been submitted to the State Highway Department; ramps to and from the shopping area for ingress and egress from Highway 70 and the depression of Highway 70 have been discussed; the State Highway Department has indicated that none of these plans are feasible. The Commission members felt it was necessary to meet with officials of the Highway Department to determine what course of action to pursue in the adoption of a traffic plan which will efficiently handle the projected traffic volume. Mr. Merten stated the Highway Department had considered several proposals concerning Highway 70: the one-way cuplet of the Highway and Floyd Avenue; the ramp proposal; and the expansion of the Highway to six lanes with left-turn pockets. The one-way cuplet has been determined to be unfeasible costwise, there is an at-grade intersection at Floyd and South Broadway, which would have to be corrected; also, the re-entry of the Floyd Avenue one-way pattern into Highway 70 would need to be accomplished across the river. The cost of this one-way cuplet is estimated at $3,000,000. The expansion of the Highway to 6 lanes with left-turn pockets is estimated at $1,000,000. Mr. Merten stated the Highway Department felt the 6 lane expansion for the Highway would handle the projected traffic. Mr. Rice entered and took his place on the Commission. The underpass at Broadway and Highway 70 was discussed. It was stated that the City feels the solution of this problem is of the utmost importance to the City of Englewood, and that this situation is possibly a responsibility of the State Highway Department, inasmuch as it is now inadequate for the traffic volume currently using Highway 70. Mr. Merten indicated he felt that a diamond interchange will have to be constructed at this intersection at some time in the future. Discussion followed. Mr. Merten was asked how soon the Highway could possibly be widened to the 6 lanes? Mr. Merten stated he would recommend that funds be allocated for the widening within the next fiscal year, which begins in July, 1966; however, this decision would be made by the Highway Commission. Mr. Merten also suggested the City officials stress the importance of the im- provement of Highway 70 at the annual Hearing to be held by the Highway Commission next week. The possibility of extending Floyd across Santa Fe to relieve the traffic load on Highway 70 was considered. Mr. Merten stated he did not think there would be adequate area to accommodate an interchange; however, if such a proposal were submitted, it would be considered. Further dscussion followed. Woods moved: Touchton seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that representatives of the City of Englewood be present at the Hearings before the State Highway Commission to stress the importance of adequate improvement of State Highway 70 within the City limits of Englewood to accommodate the projected traffic generated by the expanded shopping area, the improvement of the Highway to the west, and other developments proposed along the Highway. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Merten and Mr. Haase left the meeting. III. BEAU MONDE, INC. REZONING CASE #12-65E KLZ Site R-1-A to R-3-B The rezoning hearing of the KLZ Site scheduled for November 15, 1965, before City Council was discussed. I I I I I I IV. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Kent School Site Page 885 CASE #18-65A Mrs. Romans discussed the referral from Arapahoe County on a rezoning request to R-4 of the west 11-1/2 acres of the Kent School Site. A recommendation has been requested by December 1, 1965. The Commission scheduled a special meeting for November 17, 1965, 6:30 A.M. at the Planning Department for the purpose of considering this requested recommendation. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 11:15 A.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 13, 1965 SUBJECT: Ci t y Representation at State Highway Commission Hearing. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that representatives of the City of Englewood be present at the Hearings before the State Highway Commission to stress the importance of adequate improvement of State Highway 70 within the City limits of Englewood to accommodate the projected traffic generated by the expanded shopping area, the improvement of the Highway to the west, and other developments proposed along the Highway. 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 17, 1965 Special Meeting The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:45 A.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Parkinson, Fullerton, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None II. HAMPDEN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH Subdivision CASE #19-65 Mrs. Romans stated that the office has been contacted by several persons over the past several months in regard to subdividing the western portion of the Church property at East Dartmouth Avenue and South University Boulevard. The Church Board has now submitted a sketch of the proposed subdivision for consideration. The sketch has been referred to the Utilities Department and Engineers Department for their consideration and comments. The comments returned from those Departments indicated no objection to the proposal, if the subdivision is drawn in compliance with the City Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Parkinson asked if the sketch had been referred to the Fire Department, and if any comments had been returned? Mrs. Romans stated the sketch had not been sent to the Fire Department. Discussion followed. It was the concensus of the Commission that the proposed subdivision appeared feasible, and that it would be reconsidered at such time as an application is made and a Preliminary Plan is submitted. No action was taken. III. ARAPAHOE COUNTY CASE #18-65B Kent School Property The request which has been made to Arapahoe County for rezoning of the west 11-1/2 acres of the Kent School property was considered. The Public Hearing before the County Planning Com- mission is scheduled for December 7, 1965. A recommendation from the Englewood Planning Commission has been requested by December 1, 1965.