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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966-02-09 PZC MINUTESPage 896 Rice moved: Touchton seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 9, 1966 Regular Meeting The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chair- man Carlson. Members present: Woods; Touchton; Rice; Parkinson; Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love Also present: Messrs. Banta, Eldridge, Marshall, and Macy II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated the Minutes of January 19, 1966, were to be considered for approval. Parkinson moved: Woods seconded: .The Minutes of January 19, 1966, be approved as presented. The motion carried unanimously. III. (A). ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: Item #3 of the Commission Agenda be tabled for consideration later in the evening. The motion carried unanimously. IV. SUBDIVISION CASE #19-65E Hampden Hills Baptist Church Touchton moved: Rice seconded: The Public Hearing on the Final Plat of the Hampden Hills Baptist Church Sub- division be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans stated the Final Plat of the proposed subdivision was sent to the various utility companies and departments; approval of all the companies and departments has been obtained. Letters were sent the owner and adjacent property owners notifying them of the Public Hearing. Mr. Banta stated he was legal counsel for the Church. He said that City Attorney Criswell has been contacted in regard to the approval of the title to the property. Mr. Eldridge 1625 S. Holly -stated he had been the Chairman of the Church Board of Trustees when the subdivision was started. He introduced Mr. Marshall, present Board Chairman. Mr. Eldridge stated there was no change of zone involved; the proposed de- velopment is single-family residential. Mr. Ray Macy 2260 E. Columbia Place -asked what provision had been made for the drainage of the site. He stated the runoff from the north side of the Church site goes over his property; there is a retaining ditch along the north side of the church property at present, which aids in retention of the water. He asked if the Church representatives planned on removing this ditch, or if other provisions were being considered. Discussion followed; it was noted that the City Engineering Department had not indicated that any drainage problem existed in their review of the plat. Mr. Macy expressed concern that a black-topped parking lot will increase the runoff problem. Mr. Eldridge stated the parking lot is off Dartmouth, and the natural drainage flow would be toward Dartmouth. The open area on the north portion of the Church site will be landscaped. I I I I I I Page 897 Woods moved: Parkinson seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans stated she would have the drainage problem checked further by the Engineer's Office before the Plat is considered by the City Council. Rice moved: Woods seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Final Plat of Hampden Hills Baptist Church Subdivision be approved. The motion carried unanimously. III. (B). ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS. Touchton moved: Rice seconded: Item III on the Agenda be raised from the table. AYES: NAYS: Touchton; Rice; Parkinson; Carlson Woods The motion carried. Mr. Rice accepted the Chair and asked for nominations for Chairman of the Commission. Mr. Parkinson nominated Mr. Woods for Chairman. Mr. Woods nominated Mr. Carlson for Chairman. Touchton moved: Parkinson seconded: Nominations be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Woods was elected Chairman of the Commission by written ballot. Mr. Rice asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Parkinson nominated Mr. Touchton for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Woods nominated Mr. Carlson for Vice-Chairman. Woods moved: Parkinson seconded: Nominations be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Touchton was elected Vice-Chairman by written ballot. Mr. Woods accepted the Chair. The members commended Mr. Carlson for his excellent leader- ship of the past year. V. FUTURE MEETINGS. Mr. Woods asked Mrs. Romans to outline the future meetings. Mrs. Romans stated the meeting of February 16, 1966, is a Special Meeting, at which time the public hearing on the Conrad Rezoning request is scheduled. The Boulder Conference for Planning Officials is scheduled for February 18 and 19 . Mrs. Romans pointed out that it would be necessary to take reservations for this Conference at this meeting. Reservations for both Friday and Saturday were requested by Messrs. Parkinson, Woods, and Rice; Mr. Carlson and Mr. Touchton indicated they would attend either · day, but not both days. On February 23, 1966, an educational film from the State Planning Office will be shown. Mrs. Romans asked permission to invite members of the City Council and Board of Adjustment to this meeting. The Commission agreed these members should be invited. Mrs. Romans stated the March 16, 1966, meeting will be with members of Von Frellick Associates staff. March 23, 1966, is the date of the K-Mart Rezoning Hearing. VI. LITTLETON REZONING R-1 and R-5 to B-3 CASE #4-66 Mr. Rice stated the City of Littleton has posted the area just south of West Belleview Avenue, just west of the Signal Hill Subdivision in Englewood, west to the Arapahoe Metro- politan District Park for a change of zoning from R-1 and R-5 to B-3. Mrs. Romans stated the applicant for the B-3 zoning is Mr. Gifford V. Lininger. There is R-1-A zoning to the immediate north and east of this site in Englewood; residential zoning to the south in Littleton, and the park is to the west. The following reasons were given for the request: "The physical characteristics of the property have been altered since the zoning of the property ~Y: page 898 1. The north boundary of the property is a four lane main artery for a distance of 1127.25 fe et. 2. There is a la rg e shopping center under construction three blocks to the east. 3. The property is bordered on the south and west boundary by the Arapahoe Metropolitan Recreation District Park. Between the park and the four 1ane highway there is cpnsider- able noise which I feel contributes to making this parcel of land undesirable for residential zoning of any kind. With the accessibility to this area and the central location between our large residential areas to the east and west, I feel that this would make an ideal location for a small shopping center for specialty shops." Mr. Rice stated he was strongly opposed to the extension of commercial zoning along Belleview, and cited the type of development existing along Broadway, Hampden and Colfax. He stated he had discussed the matter at the Council meeting, and they agreed the Commission should do as they feel is best for the City. Discussion ensued; the residential development of the area north and east of the site, the existing commercial developments serving the area, and the access to the site were considered. The grade on Belleview was cited as an existing traffic hazard, and increased commercial activity in the area and the resulting left-turn movements would definitely increase the hazardous condition. Past extension of commercial zoning by the County was discussed. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: That the Commission instruct the Planning Director to write a letter to the Littleton Planning Commission stating that the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission strongly opposes the B-3 zoning on West Bellevi~w, which has been requested by G. V. Lininger, for the following reasons: 1. If this zoning were permitted, it would constitute a "spot zone" of commercial zone classi- fication in a residentially zoned district and situate between an existing single-family development and the Arapahoe Metropolitan District Park. 2. Increased traffic flow and left-turning movements at this location on Belleview resulting from a commercial development will compound an already hazardous traffic condition. 3. The major portion of the adjacent area is developed as R-1-A (single-family residential) at the present time. 4. The existing Arapahoe Metropolitan Recreation District Park is compatible with the adjacent R-1-A areas and would not adversely affect any additional residential develop- ment in the area. 5. The proposed commercial development would not be compatible with the existing residential use of the area. 6. No buffer zone has been proposed to protect adjacent or adjoining residential properties. 7. The surrounding area is now adequately served by existing commercial establishments, and proof of the necessity for an increase in t he commercial zoning in this area has not been shown". The motion carried unanimously. VII. MR. KARFORDT East Girard and S. Sherman Street REZONING CASE #5-66 B-1 to R-3-B A map of the central business district was displayed. Mr. Karfordt is interested in property 62-1 /2' x 125' on the northwest corner of East Girard and South Sherman Street. He is con- sidering an apartment house for the site, which, under the R-3-B requirements of the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, would not meet the minimum lot area requirements. The area is presently zoned B-1. Mr. Karfordt stated the site was 62-1/2 ft. on Girard by 125 ft. on South Sherman. The City Ditch crosses the property; this would necessitate piping and filling. He displayed an architectural drawing of the proposed apartment house. He stated he talked to all but three property owners in the 3200 block of South Sherman, and none have voiced objection to a rezoning f rom Commercial to R-3. Commission members discussed the proposal and asked if more property were available immediately adjoining the site? Mr. Karfordt stated the property owner was not willing to sell; further- more, a development of the proposed type would be economically unfeasible with more property. He stated he did not feel the building was too large for the site, and commented on the Capitol Hill area of Denver. Mr. Karfordt stated that the same building could be constructed in Denver on the same amount of land he was considering. He also stated he did not feel the subject area would ever develop commercially. Further discussion ensued. It was the feeling of the Commission that, whereas a change of zone in the area might be feasible, there was insufficient land available on the site Mr. Karfordt was considering to accommodate a multi-family development. I I I I I I Page 89 9 VIII. GENERAL. Copies of the "Biopholist", John Ragsdale -Editor, were given members. This issue of the Biopholist is devoted to the redevelopment of the Platte flood plain into a scenic area. Copies of the League of Women Voters publication "Don't Be An Ostrich" were given members. Rice moved: Carlson seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 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: February 9, 1966 SUBJECT: Hampden Hills Baptist Church Subdivision RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend · to City Council that the Final Plat of Hampden Hills Baptist Church Subdivision be approved. 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 February 16, 1966 Special Meeting The Special 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, Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love, Touchton Mr. Woods introduced the Commission members to the audience. II. ERNEST CONRAD 3800 S. Inca St. REZONING R-1-C to R-4 CASE #3-66A January 19, 1966 Chairman Woods stated the public hearing on the Conrad rezoning request was scheduled for this meeting. The property was posted on January 31, .1966, and publication -was given in the official City newspaper on the same date. Parkinson moved: Rice seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Arken stated he was attorney for Mr. Conrad, owner o f the Bingo King Company. He stated the Bingo King Company had acquired property on the west side of the 3800 block of South Inca. This property has two foundations, apparently for houses, on it, but has not been further developed. The requested zone change, he felt, would encourage development of the entire area. Mr. Arken stated the Bingo King Company is requesting the zone change to permit a parking lot for their employees. At a future date, an office building will be constructed on a portion of the site for employees of the Bingo King Company. Mr. Touchton entered and was seated with the Commission. Mr. Arken stated he had discussed the requested zone change with some of the area residents; the majority opinion seemed to favor the requested change. Mr. Arken cited the permitted uses in an R-4 zone district.