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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-03-30 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 905 Commission members discussed a date .and time to view Mr. Miller's proposed operation on South Raritan. They decided to meet March 26, 1966, 7:00 A.M., at Harold's Pancake House for breakfast, and then view the property. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9:30 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 : March 23, 1966 SUBJECT: Rezoning of the K-Mart Property RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the approval of the change of zoning of the west 50 feet of Lot 1, Ewing Subdivision and the west 50 feet of Lot 16, Interurban Addition, from R-3-B to R-4 ; the east 50 feet o f Lot 1, all o f Lots 2 and 3, Ewing Sub- division, and the east 316 feet o f Lot 16, Interurban Addition fr om R-3-B to B-2 for the following reasons: 1. The property is being developed commercially subsequent to a building permit being issued in Arapahoe County prior to the area being assigned to the City by the State Supreme Court. 2. The R-4 zone will serve as a buffer between the business zoning and the residential area to .the west. 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 March 30, 1966 Special Meeting The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:10 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Love; Parkinson; Rice; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Carlson II. R. A. MILLER 2400 S. Raritan SECTION 22.5-19 Trash Transfer CASE #6-66A March 23, 1966 Mr. Woods discussed the March 26, 1966, meeting of the Planning Commission, at which time the property Mr. Miller is considering for use as a "trash transfer" business was viewed by the Commission. It was the feeling of the Commission, and of City Attorney Criswell, that a contract should be written; Mr. Miller has indicated he will agree to this. Limitations as set forth in the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which will affect .the proposed use were also discussed. It was questioned whether or not the property will have to be screened along South Tejon Street, inasmuch as the use will not extend that far westward, but will be much closer to South Raritan Street. It was suggested that perhaps screening or fencing, could be placed along the western boundary of the use itself, with the entire operation subject to yearly review. Mr. Rice c0mmented that the entire northwestern area o f the City is developing , and this development itself will have an e ffect upon the subject property -- it is possible the use can not afford to be continued with the increased value of the land. City Attorney Criswell entered and took his place with the Commission. The discussion was reviewed for Mr. Criswell. Mr. Criswell pointed out that the Building Department was ready to let a contract to have the property cleaned up as per Court per- mission. The bill f or such contract will be given to the Court, which will give the City a lien on the property. The possibility o f obtaining an agreement from the lessee that he will clean the property at his expense will aid both the City and the prospective lessee. Page 906 Further discussion followed. The Commission asked that Mr. Griswell and Mrs. Romans study the situation further, and that a contract be written incorporating screening requirements in accordance with Ordinance requirements, and that the operation be placed on a yearly re- view basis. The meeting was recessed at 6:30 P.M. for the dinner meeting with the City Council, members of Von Frellick Associates, and the Planning Commission. An open discussion session following the dinner meeting was held in the City Council Chambers. Attending were: City Councilmen Allen, Fullerton, Hansen, Kreiling, Ludwig, Parkinson and Rice; Planning Commission members Woods, Touchton, Love and Carlson ; City personnel were City Manager Dial, City Attorney Criswell, Chief Building Inspector Wallace, Plannin g Director Romans, Police Chief Clasby, City Engineer Waggoner, Utilities Director Dobratz; Von Frellick Associates Personnel: Gene Shrewsbury, Arthur Davis, Don Roller, John Hollingsworth, Ben Grijalva, Jerry Kelly, Bill Brockway, and Bob Despain. Also attending were Chamber of Com- merce president Perry, First National Bank President Jack Eachon, and John Jameson, Editor of the Englewood Herald. The architectural plans for the shopping complex were discussed. Mr. Hollingsworth stated they are trying to use a classical approach --incorporating the use of marble, colums, etc. He feels this gives the proposal a "dignified image", which is compatible with the City Hall and other proposed development in Englewood. The landscaping o f the complex was also discussed. Mr. Fullerton inquired about the screening strip on Floyd Avenue? Mr. Hollingsworth and Mr. Davis replied there has been a contract signed by Von Frellick Associates, which requires a 35 ft. planting strip along Floyd Avenue. Mr. Rice then asked about the reported purchase of property along the north side of West Floyd Avenue? Mr. Davis stated that Von Frellick Associates had originally contacted residents on Floyd and on Cherokee Circle, offering to purchase their homes for 125% of the appraised value. A recent follow-up on the original offer has been made. The development will be on the former park property; property purchased across Floyd will be held for possible future use, such as parking. Mr. Fullerton asked about drainage plans for Little Dry Creek? Mr. Brockway stated they had done several "hydrologies" on the creek; he stated the proposed drainage is designed to carry more than the present channel can deliver. Capacity is between 5,000 to 6,000 cfs. Mr. Rice asked if the location of the channel would be changed appreciably through the center? Mr. Brockway and Mr. Davis pointed out on the schematic plan on display that the channel will be diverted from the northeastern corner of the main development on a northwestern angle and then extend west, parallel to Floyd Avenue. The Bannock/Girard bridge and channel capacity was discussed also. It was pointed out that the present capacity at this location is 2900 cfs. It was the hope o f the City officials that joint effort between Von Frellick Associates and the City could greatly improve this problem, and possibly completely solve it. Mayor Allen commented that he was concerned about the wide range of recommendations made in the several studies that have been done on Little Dry Creek. He asked if Mr. Brockway could explain how his firm has arrived at the 5,000 to 6,000 cfs? Mr. Brockway stated that the course of the drainage is taken into account; he stated the study done by the Corps of Engineers is based on a 16 square mile area with a f ully developed channel. This is not now the case --the channel not being fully developed --and the plans Von Frellick Associates have devised will accommodate the present runoff adequately. Mr. Ludwig commented that flood control was needed in the eastern area which drains into Little Dry Creek. The size of conduit f or the proposed drainage plan was considered; Mr. Waggoner stated that the last meeting he attended with Mr. Hackert and Mr. Linstedt at which time this was discussed, the size was given as 14' x 22 1 • Mr. Davis stated that this was not an official statement given by Mr. Hackert and Mr. Linstedt at this meeting; Mr. Roller stated the size in the official plans is to be 12' x 22'. Mr. Waggoner pointed out this would accommodate only 5,000 cfs. Mr. Dobratz asked what the plans for the water and sewer lines were? He pointed out there is an existing sewer line through the property. Mr. Brockway stated there would be an out- fall line installed, and the present lines tied into it before any major excavation would occur. Mr. Rice asked about the street location and plan? Mr. Davis replied the ramp and Girard Avenue north of City Hall had been moved further north as requested by the City; Floyd Avenue will be elevated only over Fox Street. The remainder of the Avenue will be at grade level. The extension of Cherokee Circle south of City Hall was considered. Mr. Dial pointed out that the Planning Commission had recommended this street be developed , and he commented he felt it would be to the benefit of the center and the City if it were to be developed. Mr. Shrewsbury asked about the property on Highway 70 still owned by Mr. Norgren? Mr. Ludwig replied that the property is still under control of Mr. Norgren and Mrs. Bullen. Traffic flow on Highway 70 came under discussion; Mr. Fullerton asked if the plan was still using left-turn lanes? Mr. Shrewsbury and Mr. Davis indicated it was. Mrs. Romans asked of Mr. Kreiling what the Highway Department DMATS classification of Highway 70 would be? She stated she had understood that it would be given a "freeway" classification. Mr. Kreiling stated he was not acquainted with that phase of the Highway Department operation. Mr. Parkinson stated he understood that a freeway classification did attempt to eliminate grade crossings. Mrs. Romans asked Mr. Davis if Girard Avenue would be dedicated to the City. Mr. Davis replied that no streets within the Center will be dedicated . Mr. Shrewsbury asked about sign control t or the sur r ounding area, pointing ou t that large signs in an immediate surrounding area can greatly detract from the center, where very rigid sign control will be enforced by Von Frellick Associates. Mr. Wallace sta t ed there was little or no control on the size of the signs, inasmuch as the area immediately to the south is zoned for Industry, with some B-2 zoning in the area also. It was stated by Mayor Allen that the Building Code is under revision at the present time, and that this particular subject is still to be studied. Mr. Wallace agreed, and furtherstated that controls must be placed on the lighting of the subject and surrounding areas. Excessively high lights can be as offensive as undesirable signing. Brief discussion ensued on the complex in its entirety. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I