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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-12-15 PZC MINUTESPage 888 had indicated he did not feel the limitations imposed by the opponents could be met; and that Mr. Welles, an opponent, had stated he would go on record as opposing the rezoning. Discussion followed. Fullerton moved: Rice seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:10 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: December 8, 1965 SUBJECT: South Cherokee Circle Street Dedication RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the dedication of the roadway to the south of City Hall between South Elati and Cherokee Circle be approved provided: (1) the access-ramp to Girard on the north end of the Library be moved further north to provide additional parking for the Library and City Hall; (2) A 50 ft. right-of-way for Cherokee Circle extended be designated. 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 December 15, 1965 Special Meeting The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M., Chairman Carlson presiding. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Fullerton, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson Also present: City Manager Dial Attorney Richard Banta II. NOTICE OF MEETING VERIFICATION. Members in attendance verified notification of the Special Meeting by telephone call. III. SUBDIVISION CASE #19-65B Hampden Hills Baptist Church Mr. Banta was in attendance on behalf of the Hampden Hills Baptist Church, requesting Com- mission approval of a 12 foot utility easement between Block 1 and Block 2 of the proposed subdivision. The Subdivision Regulations require a 16 foot easement. Mr. Parkinson entered and took his seat with the Commission. Mr. Banta stated he is suggesting the 12 foot easement to bring the subdivision into conformance with other subdivisions in the immediate area. He stated he understood that water, sewer, and gas service would be provided from the street. The only utilities using the easement would be Public Service for electric lines, and the telephone company. Discussion followed. Mr. Fullerton asked how much space would be required to maintain the electric lines? Mr. Rice stated the easement must provide adequate access; he did not cite an exact width required for the easement. He pointed out that an easement does not deny use of the land, but the use cannot be of a permanent nature, such as a structure. Further dis- cussion followed; Mrs. Romans cited Section 21.4-5(e) (1) of the Municipal Code, which section sets forth the 16 foot easement requirement. It is the recommendation of the staff that the easement be 16 feet. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Banta if consideration would be given to an easement of 16 feet, if 10 feet were given from Block 2, the site on which the Church is situated, and 6 feet from Block I I I I I I Page 889 1, the area to be platted for residential sites. This would enable the purchasers of the proposed residential lots to utilize an additional portion of their land . Discussion followed; Mr. Banta stated he would discuss the proposed 6 /10 easement with the Church Board. IV. NEW ENGLEWOOD CASE #9-64 Mr. Dial announced that a ceremony will be held December 16, 1965, in the Community Room of City Hall for the closing of the City Park sale to New Englewood Company. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 A.M.; all members of the Commission were invited to attend. V. STREET DEDICATION CASE #16-65C Cherokee Circle to South Elati Mr. Carlson stated that it has been suggested by the Planning Director that the Commission reconsider the recommendation to City Council made at the regular meeting on December 8, 1965. Fullerton moved: Touchton seconded: The Planning Commission reconsider the recommendation made to City Council at the regular meeting of December 8, 1965, on the extension of South Cherokee Circle to South Elati Street. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans stated the recommendation made on December 8, 1965, had been discussed with New Englewood officials, and after this discussion, it would appear that tying the street right-of-way for Girard Avenue into the recommendation might possibly be premature. The right-of-way on Cherokee Circle extended has been proposed by New Englewood as 40 feet , an extension of the right-of-way width on Cherokee Circle. The staff and Commission, anticipating the projected volume of traffic, recommended the right-of-way on Cherokee Circle extended be increased to 50 feet. To compensate for City Hall parking which will be lost as a result of the street extension, it is proposed the access-ramp into approximately Girard Avenue to the north of the City Hall complex be moved further north to provide additional parking on the north side of the City Hall and Library. An overlay showing parking originally planned, and available parking following implementation of three different plans, was studied by the Commission. Considerable discussion followed. Fullerton moved : Touchton seconded: Section 2 of the Commission recommendation to Council, dated December 8, 1965, be deleted. The motion carried unanimously. VI. ZONING ORDINANCE CLARIFICATION Auto Repair Shops in B-2 District. CASE #20-65 The Director stated that clarification of Section 22.4-11 b has been requested by the Building Department. An auto repair shop is permitted in a B-1 District, but only as an accessory to an auto sales use. The B-2 District will permit any use in B-1; however, an auto repair shop is still permitted only as an accessory use. Discussion ensued; it was pointed out that some gasoline service stations are doing ex- tensive auto repair work. This would appear to be in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance. Members felt these auto repair shops should be subject to Commission consideration. Parkinson moved : Woods seconded: The intent of the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was not to allow auto repair shops in the B-2 Zone District as a permitted use. It is felt by the Commission that it is unwise at this time to allow auto repair shops except as currently provided in the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. VII. MISCELLANEOUS. Mrs. Romans showed slides taken at various points along the Platte River. These slides point up the necessity .for water pollution control and the possibilities of developing portions of the Platte River for recreational purposes. Slides of the Englewood Business District were also shown . Some were taken while the angle parking was in effect on South Broadway, and others were taken following the installation of parallel parking. Both sets of slides were taken on a Friday shortly before noon. Traffic congestion, which was very evident in the slides taken when angle parking was in effect, was contrasted to the smooth traffic flow on Broadway after parallel parking became effective. VIII. FUTURE MEETINGS. The next regular meeting of the Commission will be December 22, 1965. Fullerton moved: Parkinson seconded: The meeting be adjourned . Page 890 The motion carried unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 22, 1965 Regular Meeting I . CALL TO ORDER . The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:15 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Parkinson, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Fullerton Also present: Staff members Rod Strahm and Pat Hermann; Mr. Gass, Architect; and Herald Report Scheiner. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated there were minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1965, and from the Special Meeting of December 15, 1965, to be considered for approval. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The Minutes of the December 15, 1965, Special Meeting be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. Rice moved: Parkinson seconded: The Minutes of the December 8, 1965, Regular Meeting be approved as amended on December 15, 1965. The motion carried unanimously. III. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS. "No Time for Ugliness" Mrs. Romans introduced Mr. Gass, of Gass-Gay Associated Architects. Mr. Gass was present to show the film "No Time for Ugliness", and to discuss the film with members. Following the presentation of the film, Mr. Parkinson commented that he thought it was a very interesting and informing film, and asked Mr. Gass what Governmental bodies could do to encourage a more aesthetic development of the cities? Mr. Gass stated that the improvement of a city was a responsibility of the people as a whole; but it is the hope of the Institute of Architects that the various governmental bodies will encourage an interest on the part of the people in their city to the extent that it will eventually bring about the necessary and desirable improvements. Mr. Gass pointed out that ordinances controlling signs and bill- boards, if enforced, would do much for the beautification of a city. He stated that all citizens must be made aware, somehow, of the vitalness of beauty in their cities. Mrs. Romans asked if the Institute was encouraging aesthetic considerations in the zoning ordinances? Mr. Gass stated they could not give requirements on the type of construction, the type of materials used, etc.; however, he stated that spot zoning should be eliminated, and the separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic should be accomplished, if only from a safety viewpoint. The possible development of the Platte River flood plain throughout the metropolitan area was discussed. It was asked of Mr. Gass if he thought it could be developed similarly to the San Antonio River in San Antonio, Texas? Mr. Gass stated it would be much more difficult, in that the Platte River flows through several different municipalities; the various governing bodies would have to be in agreement on the development to accomplish this. The San Antonio River was subject to only one governing body, the City of San Antonio. Mr. Carlson discussed the New Englewood shopping area which is to be built across the street from the City Hall. Mr. Gass agreed that the present downtown merchants have a tremendous opportunity if they will work together to beautify the existing commercial area, and to offer a wider selection of merchandise. He also agreed that the new shopping area would very probably be good for the downtown merchants, in that it will give them competition, which in turn, will encourage them to improve their area. Mrs. Romans asked if the American Institute of Architects would give aid to communities that are attempting to draft regulations for condominium or planned unit developments? Mr. Gass stated that he did not feel any ordinance drafted could be comprehensive enough to give an actual "yardstick" to a community; each project must be evaluated on its own merit. Mr. Carlson expressed the appreciation of the Commission to Mr. Gass for the opportunity to see the film and his willingness to discuss it with the members. I I I