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I . CALL TO ORDER .
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 4, 1967
Regular Meeting
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The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M.
by Chairman Woods.
Members present: Carlson; Rice; Touchton; Woods
Romans, Ex-officio
Members absent: Love; Parkinson
Also present: Messrs. Ferguson and Weaver.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of November 30, 1966, were to be considered for approval.
Carlson moved:
Rice seconded: The Minutes of November 30, 1966, be approved as written.
The motion carried unanDmusly.
III. J. F. FERGUSON
2740 W. Union Ave.
REZONING
R-1-C to I-1
CASE #1-67
Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson had contacted the Planning Office to discuss
the possibility of changing the zoning south of West Union Avenue, west of Clay Street ex-
tended and east of South Decatur Street from R-1-C (Sing l e-family) to I-1 (Light Industria~
She had suggested that they should come to the meeting to discuss the matter with the
Planning Commission. Mrs. Romans reviewed past zoning cases involving this area. Upon
annexation of the area to the city, it was zoned R-1-A. A request was filed with the City to
zone it M-1 under the 1955 Zoning Ordinance, and Hearings were held by the Commission and the
Council. When no agreement could be reached by the property owners, the matter was dropped
and the area was finally zoned R-1-C west of Clay Street extended, and I-1 east of Clay Street
extended at the time the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordin a nce was adopted. Mrs. Romans pointed
out that the flood of 1965 had encompassed this area, and that some of the property owners
are now apparently considering uses other than residenti a l for their property. She also
pointed out that the fact that the Union Street Bridge is now open, and West Union Avenue
has been paved will undoubtedly aid in the development of the area.
Mr. Ferguson stated that he and Mr. Weaver own between t h em 5 acres of the total 15 acres in
the area. He stated there are seven houses on the 15 a c res. He feels that if the area were
zoned I-1 residents could find developers for their property more easily, or could put it to
more extensive use themselves. Discussion followed.
Mr. Rice suggested that perhaps Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Weaver would prefer to talk to the
residents of the area to see what agreement could be obtained prior to the formal applica-
tion for rezoning. Mr. Carlson agreed with Mr. Rice. Discussion followed. Mr. Ferguson
asked if it would be possible for only Mr. Weaver's and his properties to be zoned for light
industry if there was no agreement on the entire 15 acres? Mr. Rice commented that in his
opinion "spot" zoning does not usually accomplish anything beneficial for the City or the
property owners.
Mrs. Romans stated she felt the area could develop much more rapidly were streets to be
opened up through the area. Commission members and Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Weaver agreed.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Robert Bronstein
TUCKER BUILDING
3600 S. Lincoln
Mrs. Romans read the following letter from Mr. Robert Bronstein:
"December 26, 1966
Mrs. Dorothy Romans
Director of Planning
City of Englewood
City Hall, Englewood
Dear Mrs. Romans:
CASE #2-67
You will probably recall some of our previous conversat i ons regarding your plans for traffic
in and around Broadway /Hampden and the Tucker Building.
Some of my tenants noticed the recent publicity given to the plans for the northeast quadrant
of the Broadway/Colorado 70 interchange, and also your recent request to the State Highway
Department for funds for the widening of the Broadway/C9lorado 70 underpass to six lanes.
They have asked me about the plans for destruction of the Tucker Building and, despite my
assurances to them that we would receive plenty of notice of such a contingency, they are
again becoming apprehensive of the possibility of sudden termination of their tenancies
through condemnation of the building by the Highway Department.
I wonder if you could assist me to allay their fears by giving me, in writing, some answers
which I could show to them. I think the answers to the following questions would help them
to decide what to do about their own plans:
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a. Is it still your thinking that there should be a southeast quadrant interchange from
Broadway onto Colorado 70 eastward? Would this involve c o ndemnation o f the Tucker
Building?
b. If the Highway Department grants funds for the widening of the Broadway /Colorado 70 under-
pass to six lanes for the 1967-68 fiscal year, would that also involve condemnation o f
the Tucker Building?
c. What would be the earliest date you would forsee for possible condemnation of the Tucker
Building , if that is still being planned?
I realize that you cannot give us definite answers. I'm sure, however, that the tenants
would be more reassured by some thoughts on your plans, even if they are only plans, than
they are with my own assurances that there is nothing imminent at this time.
I appreciate your help and cooperation.
rb/sz"
Cordially,
s / Robert Bronstein
Robert Bronstetn
She asked direction on the requested reply. Discussion followed. The Commission f elt the
only reply that could be given would be to indicate to Mr. Bronstein that the need f or a
southeast quadrant for the Highway 70 /Broadway interchange has been stated to the Colorado
Highway Department, and the request from Arapahoe County to the Highway Commission included
improvement of Colorado 70 from Bannock to the east city limits with the construction of
necessary interchanges as the f irst priority.
V. A. E. OLSON
Safeway Stores
MASTER STREET PLAN
Sherman St. Bridge
Mrs. Romans read the following letter from Mr. Olson:
"December 21, 1966
Mrs. Dorothy Romans
Planning Director
City of Englewood
City Hall
3400 South Elati
Englewood , Colorado
Proposed Replacement on Site
Safeway Store No. 804
125 East Hampden Avenue
Englewood, Colorado
Dear Mrs. Romans:
Do you have any late information on the possibility of the construction of the bridge
linking the Jefferson by-pass with Sherman Street?
Sincerely yours,
s / A.E. Olson
A. E . Olson
Division Property Manager
AEO: ghs'.'
She requested direction on reply to Mr. Olson. The Com mission felt the matter was not within
the scope of the Planning Commission to answer at this time, inasmuch as a recommendation to
City Council that the bridge be constructed has been made. It was suggested that the letter
be answered stating this , and that the letter from Mr. Olson be referred to City Council.
VI. W. F. SEWELL
2670 W. Union
Touchton moved:
Rice seconded:
GRAVEL EXCAVATION CASE #14-66E
Nov. 30, 1966
The matter of the request for a gravel excavation made by W. F. Sewell
be raised f rom the table.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Romans stated she had talked to Mr. Sewell; he ms requested that his application f or
approval of a Gravel Excavation at 2670 West Union Avenue be withdrawn. Discussion followed.
Touchton moved:
Rice seconded: The Planning Commission accept the requested withdrawal of the application
for a gravel excavation at 267 0 West Union Avenue, and the case is con-
sidered closed.
The motion carried unanimously.
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VII. LAND USE STUDY
Mrs. Romans displayed some of the land use study currently being done by the Planning
staff. Discussion followed.
Mr. Rice was excused from the meeting.
The area south of Highway 70 and north of Kenyon Avenue, east of Santa Fe and west of
Broadway, was discussed. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the City is attempting to work out
a paving district for this area.
Mr. Parkinson ente r ed the meeting, and took his place with the Commission.
Commission members discussed the various plans that have been submitted f or the treatment
o f Floyd Avenue west of Bannock Street, and other phases o f the shopping center complex
development. It was pointed out that Mr. Davis was to have attended the meeting on
December 21, 1966, to discuss the Floyd Avenue contract, but the plans were not ready to
be submitted on that date and apparently are not rea dy at this time. Mrs. Romans was re-
quested to cont&nue to try to set up a meeting with either Mr. Von Frellick or Mr. Davis :in
order that the City could coordinate their plans with those of New Englewood, Ltd. No
further action was taken.
Parkinson moved:
Touchton seconded: The meeting be adjourned.
The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Gertrude G. Welty
Recording Secretary
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I. CALL TO ORDER.
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
January 18, 1967
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 ; Rice; Touchton; Woods
Romans, Ex-officio
Members absent: Love; Parkinson
Also present: Planning Assistant Strahm; Messrs. Muhrer, Blackstock, Nicholson.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of the January 4, 1967, meeting were to be considered f or
approval.
Touchton moved:
Carlson seconded: The Minutes o f January 4, 1967 , be approved as written.
The motion carried unanimously.
III. ENGLEWOOD STATE BANK
Off-Street Parkin g
CASE #3-67
Planning Director Romans stated that Chief Building Inspector Wallace has referred the matter
of the of f-street parking plan for the Englewood State Bank to the Planning Commission for
their consideration. The case has previously been considered in June, 1966, but that request
was not approved because the Commission members felt they needed more information fr om the
Chief Building Inspector about the number o f parking spaces that would be required.
Mrs. Romans read the foll owing letter:
"January 18, 1967
City of Englewood
Englewood
Colorado
Gentlemen: Attn: Mr. Wallace
Re: Englewood State Bank Building
As you requested we have analyzed our calculations regarding parking for the Englewood State
Bank Building.
Our preliminary working drawings indicate 64,275 square feet net rentable area which requires
214 parking spaces under your ordina nce. We have, however, provided only 183 spaces on our
drawings f or the fo llowing reasons: