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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-10-05 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 933 Rice moved: Parkinson seconded: Based on the contract of the Republic National Bank with New Englewood , Ltd., and on the reconveyance contract betweeh the City of Englewood and New Englewood, Ltd., and f u rther assuming the land adjoining the bank will be devoted to public parking; the Planning Commission approve the off-street parking arrangement set forth in the letter from R. G. Wohlgenant to the Planni ng Commission dated 15 July 1966, as being satisfactory and meeting the requirements of Section 22.5-5e of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and that the Building Department be advised of this decision in order that the Republic National Bank of Englewood can proceed with their building plans. The motion carried unanimously. V. NEW ENGLEWOOD , LTD. CASE #15-66 Parking Ratios Mrs. Romans referred to the letter from Mr. Davis, which she had read earlier in the evening. The Chief Building Inspector has not issued building permits pending Commission approval of the parking ratios. Mrs. Romans stated that, based upon the development which they are requesting permits for at this time, ~he area assigned to parking does meet the requirements. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The Planning Commission go on record as giving approval of the ratio of the number of parking spaces to the square feet of rentable area in the initial stages of the New Englewood, Ltd., development. This does not, however , signify Commission approval of the parking. area layout, or points of ingress and egress, as required in Section 22.5-5g of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, inasmuch as the traffic pattern within the subject area and the adjoining area is not developed to the point that a final off-street parking plan could be submitted at this time. The motion carried unanimously. Brief discussion ensued. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The meeting be adjou rned. The motion carried; the meeting was adj o ur ned at 10:00 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 5, 1966 Regular Meeting The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson; Parkinson; Rice; Touchton; Woods; Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love Also present: City Attorney Criswell Planning Assistant Strahm Audience: W. J. Evans ; Norman Schillo; Elmer Ausfahl; Harold Ausfahl; Mrs. Agnes Duckett II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of September 21, 1966, were to be considered for approval. Mr. Parkinson moved: Mr. Carlson seconded : The Minutes of September 21, 1966, be approved as written. The motion carried u n animously. III. W. F. SEWE LL GRAVEL EXCAVATION 2670 W. Unio n CASE #14-66A Sept . 21, 1966 Mr . Woods ask ed if the applicant, Mr. Sewell, we r e present for this discussion? Mr. Evans stated he represented Mr. Sewell. Mr. Evans is proposing to lease two acres of the Sewell property fo r a gravel excavation operation and s t ated that he plans to remove only four or f ive fee t o f g ravel. Mr s. Romans stated that letters with enclosed postcards were sent property owners in the Page 934 area; the Englewood Parks and Recreation Commission, City of Littleton, and Arapahoe County Planning Department were also notified. The Arapahoe County Planning Department and Com- mission stated it was their hope that the City would consider (1) the rehabilitation of the land after excavation ceases; (2) performance standards for the operation and (3) traffic, in granting the request. The Englewood Parks Department requested that any gravel excavation be approved on the following conditions: (1) That excavation will not result in dangerous pits regardless if they are water filled or not. (2) Access to this gravel excavation be a paved and fenced ~oad so that dust and danger to park users will be kept to a minimum. Postcard returns indicated four owners would not object, and one owner did object. Mr. Woods asked for comments from those property owners present. Mrs. Duckett, 2727 West Union Avenue, stated the people she has talked to want the Commission to table the request at present. She stated she wanted more time to consider the proposal, and expressed the opinion that if the use spread to other ownerships it would greatly depreciate the valuation of their property. Mr. Schillo, 3389 W. Belmont Avenue, state~ he owned property adjacent to Mr. Sewell's. He questioned the excavation depth differences that have been stated; Mr. Sewell has indicated a depth of approximately 14 feet; and Mr. Evans spoke of an excavation of four or five feet in depth. Mr. Evans stated he had a three year lease on Mr. Holland's property, adjacent to the north of the subject site, for gravel excavation. On the east side of the Holland property, they have hit water or clay at a four or five foot level. He pointed out that his company did not have the equipment or funds to permit further excavation when they reach clay. Mr. Woods asked if they planned to backfill, and if so, what material would they use? Mr. Evans stated they were filling on Mr. Holland's property and were using materials from their various jobs. Mr. Schillo stated the land valuations are beginning to return following the flood; he is presently using his land for storage, but has a client interested in it for a light industrial operation that would require a structure. He stated he would not object to the request if he could be assured the excavation would be no deeper than four to five feet and only for a one or two year period of time. He requested an opportunity to review the terms of the lease between Mr. Evans and Mr. Sewell if the use is permitted. Mr. Touchton asked Mr. Evans if a crusher was now, or would be, a part of the operation? Mr. Evans replied no. Mr. Elmer Ausfahl, 2780 South Clarkson, stated that he and his brother had owned property adjoining Mr. Sewell's land for 15 years. Test holes have been drilled over their entire property, and they have good gravel for a depth of 17 feet. Mr. Ausfahl reported that a tile installed by the City of Littleton when their City's sewer line was installed has not been blocked. If this tile were to be blocked, the water level would be within two feet of the surface. He also questioned the use of fill in this instance, as he felt it would get into the water supply for the City of Englewood. Mr. Evans stated he was interested in excavating to a depth of only five feet. He pointed out that the fill used is old asphalt, which is hard, and he did not feel it would affect the water supply. Mr. Touchton asked what Per f ormance Standards were in effect to govern this use? Mrs. Romans presented copies of a resolution adopted by Arapahoe County in 1962 governing sand and gravel mining operations. Also, copies of a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, based on a study done by ICRPC in 1961, were given members. Discussion followed. It was suggested that the Commission members review these two documents before the next meeting. Copies were als::> given to Mr. Evans, Mr. Schille, Mr. Elmer A'Usfahl and Mr. Harold Ausfahl for their review and comments. Mr. Rice suggested the proposal be referred to the Englewood Water Department for considera- tion and recommendation, and time given for any other property owners to contact the Com- mission. No action was taken. IV. AIR POLLUTION VARIANCE BOARD. Mrs. Romans stated she had been requested by the City Manager to attend the Hearings on variances requested by the auto wrecking yards for permission to burn cars. She has at- tended several of these hearings. An article in the Denver Post of October 4, 1966, noted that four variance requests --three by Englewood area wrecking yards had been denied. V. ALLEY VACATION CASE #16-66 4500 S. Elati -S. Delaware Mrs. Romans stated that a property owner in the block has requested the portion of the alley not now vacated be vacated. The alley has never been dedicated on either end of the block, and there is no access or means of maintaining the alley. Utility easements must necessarily be retained if this portion of the alley is vacated. Property owners in the block have been sent letters with an enclosed postcard asking for their opinion on the request. To this date, a few replies have been received. It was the feeling of the Commission that no decision should be made at this meeting to give property owners a better opportunity to submit their replies. I I I I I I Page 935 VI. TRAFFIC PLAN. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Dial and Mayor Allen had been invited to attend the meeting for this discussion, but apparently were unable to attend. Mr. Dial had represented the City at the meeting of officials in Arapahoe County requesting road improvements from the State Highway Department. At this point, no priority has been placed on the various re- quests. Mr. Dial and Mayor Allen have also met with Mr. Ellis, Mr. Haase, Mr. Merten and Mr. Bower, all of the ·State Highway Department, to discuss the various highway problems which exist in Englewood. It was with these meetings in mind that Mr. Dial and Mayor Allen had been invited to attend the meeting. Mrs. Romans stated the proposed interchange at Broadway and Highway 70 has been studied by representatives from the Colorado Highway Department and the City. One sug g estion to route traffic north bound .on Broadway to west bound on Highway 70 is to construct a righ t turn only lane f rom Broadway to Hampden to Lincoln to Highway 70. Consideration is being given to the possibility of this leg of the interchange being constructed by the City in anticipation of the Highway Department widening the Broadway underpass. Mr. Von Frellick has told the City Manager and the Mayor that he will give $100,000 toward the development of t hi s section of the interchange. The implementation of the one-way street system was discussed. It was pointed out that the Commission had recommended a minimum budget request of $116,000 for implementation of the plan, yet this amount was not placed in the budget for Council consideration. Discussion followed. The Commission felt a meeting with Mr. Dial should be arranged as soon as possible to discuss this and other problems. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M . Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 19, 1966 The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Woods at 8:00 P.M. Members present: Carlson, Love, Parkinson, Rice, Touchton, Woods Romans, Ex-o f ficio Members absent: None Also present: Mayor Allen, Planning Assistant Strahm. - - --- -~ - - ----- - - -- II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of the October 5, 1966, meeting were to be considered for approval. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The Minutes of October 5, 1966, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. - - ---- ---- - - - --- ---- - I I I. AUDIENCE. Mr. Woods welcomed Mayor Allen to our meeting. He stated that City Manager Dial was also expected to attend. ---- --- - - --- --- - ----- IV. ALLEY VACATION CASE #16-66A 4500 S. Elati -Delaware Mr. Woods reviewed the consideration o f the requested alley vacation in the 4500 block of South Elati-South Delaware. Mrs. Romans stated that letters had been sent to property owners and/or occupants in the block requesting their opinions of the proposed vacation. Not all letters have been answered, but those persons that have returned the enclosed postcard indicate no objection to the proposal. There is no access to the portion of the alley that is dedicated; utility easements have been dedicated on the north and south ends of the block where there is no alley. If it is the decision of the Commission to recommend vacation of the alley, utility easements should be retained in the portion under consideration. Discussion followed. --·