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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-11-08 PZC MINUTESPage 938 CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 8, 1966 Regular Meeting I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Woods at 8:05 P.M. Members present: Carlson; Love; Rice; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson Also present: Planning Assistant Strahm Mr. Stan Oster from Eagle Signal Company II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of the October 19, 1966, meeting were to be considered for approval. Carlson moved: Love seconded: The Minutes of October 19, 1966, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. W. F. SEWELL 2670 W. Union GRAVEL EXCAVATION CASE #14-66C Mrs. Romans stated that no opinion has yet been received from the City Attorney on the two proposals relating to gravel excavation submitted for his review some time ago. These alter- nate proposals would provide for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, or place definite re- quirements and specifications on sand and gravel mining operations in a separate ordinance. A memorandum from Utilities Director Dobratz stated he was concerned with the filling of any excavations in the area which could possibly contaminate the City water supply. He would not approve a fill which was organic in nature. Mrs. Romans further pointed out that a conflict appears in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in that a gravel operation is not included as either a permitted use or as a conditional use in the I-1 Zone District, the zoning of the subject area; it is, however, listed under natural production uses in the Supplementary Regulations as being permitted in either I-1 or I-2 Zone Districts. Discussion ensued. Mr. Parkinson entered and took his place with the Commission. Discussion followed on possible gravel operations in the area, and the affect it could have on the value of adjacent property. Mr. Rice stated he felt property could have increased :in value just since the Chatfield Dam appropriation was approved by the Federal Government; this would more or less remove the area from a "flood plain". The possible use of materials for fill and their affect on the Englewood Water supply was considered. Mr. Touchton pointed out that the applicant was not required to fill, but that he personally would oppose not filling the site; he felt it would be too hazardous in this particular area. Mr. L ve commented that in some places even fill with clean dirt was not acceptable, in that it diverted the underground flow of water, and affected water-users down stream using the underground water. Further discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: Discussion followed. Carlson moved: The Planning Director be directed to communicate with the applicant, Mr. Sewell, pointing out the restriction that fill must contain nothing organic, along with other restrictions, and determine if the applicant is still interested in having a gravel excavation approved at this sita The motion be tabled until the next meeting. Further discussion ensued; the motion was declared dead for want of second. The vote on Mr. Parkinson's motion; AYES: NAYS: Carlson, Love, Parkinson, Rice, Touchton, Woods None The motion carried unanimously. - --- - --- - - - ---- - --- - - IV. MASTER STREET PLAN. Mrs. Romans introduced Mr. Stan Oster, representative of Eagle Signal Company, to the Com- mission. She stated she had invited Mr. Oster to the meeting to discuss the proposed Monotrol Signal System which has been requested by the Commission for the one-way street program. A minimum of $46,500 is needed for the signal program in the core area alone· City Council a~propriated $40,0?0 in the 1967 Budget. In addition to this amount, fund~ for signing, signals for the fringe area, straightening of Sherman at Bates and Fox at Mansfield, and the Sherman Street Bridge are needed to implement the first phase of the traffic plan. Mrs. Romans pointed that the average age of the signals in the core area is in excess of 20 years and that it is impossible to adequately synchronize them. ' I I ·1. I I Page 939 Mr. Oster stated that in July, 1965, Eagle Signal Company had done a cost estimate study for the City of Englewood on the signal system needed to im p lement the one-way street pattern. This covered 24 intersections within the core area, and was in the amount of $46,500. Signals for the fringe area, which required control at another 8 intersections in the amount of $12,700 were also in the study. Mr. Oster stated the Monotrol System uses an interconnecting cable between intersections; the City does not have such cable, therefore, it is suggested that the cable be leased from the Telephone Company. The Telephone Company will maintain the cable. Discussion followed. Mr. Parkinson asked what the average installation would cost per intersection? Mr. Oster replied that $2,400 would cover the costs. Further brief discussion followed. Mr. Woods thanked Mr. Oster for his explanation of the Monotrol System. The meetings that have been held with the City Manager, Mayor, and Mr. Von Frellick were then reviewed and discussed. It was pointed .out that at one of these meetings, it was sug- gested by the City Manager that a recommendation from the Planning Commission could be made requesting that funds available for capital improvements projects be transfered for the implementation of the traffic program. Commission members agreed there was no reason to wait for the center to open to implement the traffic pattern, that in fact, it would probably be advantageous to have the pattern in effect for some time prior to the opening to acquaint motorists with the pattern. Mr. Rice suggested that the recommendation be to start the pro- gram implementation in February to allow time for completion prior to the holiday season of 1967. Discussion followed. gram implementation, and Clarkson-Highway meeting. The Planning Director was instructed to figure the costs of the pro- dropping the fringe signals with the exception of the Sherman-Highway 70 70 signals, and have ready for presentation and action at the next V. GENERAL DISCUSSION -CITY PROBLEMS. Mr. John Kreiling, City Councilman and member of the Water Board was present, and discussed several problems that have recently been considered by the Water Board. No formal action was taken. VI. ZONING REFERRAL FROM ARAPAHOE COUNTY. Mrs. Romans stated that a zoning referral from Arapahoe County had been received in the office. The zone change is on the west of Federal Boulevard at Floyd Avenue. Brief dis- cussion followed. Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The Arapahoe County Planning Department be notified that the Englewood Planning Commission does not object to the proposed zone change at Floyd Avenue and Federal Boulevard. The motion carried unanimously. VII. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. The annual dinner meeting of the Regional Planning Commission will be November 15, 1966. Members able to attend were asked to notify the Planning Department as soon as possible. The next meeting of the Englewood Planning Commission will be November 30, 1966. It was suggested that possibly members of the Sheridan City Council and Planning Commission be invited to attend the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Members present: Members absent: Also present: CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 23, 1966 Special Meeting R. G. Woods, Jr.; Kenneth Carlson; Tymer Rice; J. L. Parkinson D. A. Romans, Ex-officio C. K. Touchton; Samuel L. Love W. E. Bishop; Walter Jorgensen; M. C. Paul; R. H. Simon; P. H. Isenhart and E. B. Cartwright. The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 P. M.; Chairman Woods presiding. The members present acknowledged recipt of notice of the special meeting. It was explained to the Commission members that the School Board has been contacted by Mr. M. C. Paul, who is interested in purchasing the property owned by the School District at 3921 South Broadway for use as a transmission repair shop.