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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-02-08 PZC MINUTESI I I IV. J . F. FERGUSON 2740 W. Union REZONING R-1-C to I-1 Page 947 CASE #l-67A Mr s. Romans sta t ed she had talked to Mrs. Ferguson about the possible rezoning request that was discussed at the meeting on January 4, 1967. The Fergusons and Mr. Weaver have talked to the residents of the area about the considered request, but have decided to wait a while before filing an application. V. NEW ENGLEWOOD, LTD. Mrs. Romans stated there has been no further contact from Mr. Davis in regard to another meeting to consider the Floyd Avenue contract. Brief discussion ensued. VI. COMMISSION APPOINTMENT Mr. Rice stated that Mr. Woods has been reappointed to the Planning Commission for a four- year term. The members o f the Commission expressed their appreciation to Mr. Woods for his service to the Commission and their pleasure that he had been reappointed. VII. SIGN CODE COMMITTEE Mrs. Romans stated a request has been made that a member of the Planning Commission be appointed to the sign code committee. Discussion followed. Mr. Kenneth Carlson was appointed to the sign code committee. VIII. INTER-COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Rice reported on the program of the ICRPC. At the meeting January 17, 1967, an offici~ of HUD was the guest speaker. It was the opinion of this official that for effective compre- hensive regional planning, it would be necessary .for the Denver Metropolitan Area Transporta- tion Study to be under the supervision of Inter-County Regional Planning Commission. Dis- cussion ensued. ----------- -----~ IX. PARK COMMISSION Mrs. Romans stated there will be a meeting on January 26, 1967, at 8:P. M. at City Hall Community Room, to discuss f urther develo ment of Englewood Belleview Park. Commission mem- bers are urged to attend. X. PLANNING INSTITUTE. Mrs. Ro~ans sta t ed the annual planning institute will be held on February 17 and 18 at the Uni~ersity of Colorado. It was requested that those planning to attend notify the office cy February 1, 1967. XI. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Romans stated the signal at Jefferson and Broadway is being installed in preparation for the left-turn denial at Bannock and Highway 70. She stated t hat .several matters were under discussion with the State Highway Department; (1) a possible left-turn signal a t Lo g an and Highway 70; (2) signalization of the Cherokee-Highway 70 intersection; (3) left-turn stacking lanes at Cherokee S t reet and Elati Street for persons eastbound on Highway 70 who desire to turn north at either of these intersections. Mrs. Romans reported briefly on the condemnation suit of the Bevi er pr oper t y which is lo- cated within the proposed Dartmouth Park site. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried ; t he mee t ing was ad- journed at 10:15 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~ *·* * * *·* * * * * * * # I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting February 8, 1967 . The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Woods . Members present: Carlson ; Love; Rice; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson Page 948 Also present: City Staff: Englewood Mayor: Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce: Arapahoe County Officials: South Suburban Metro Recreation & Park District: Sheridan City Oi ficials: State Highway Of ficials Also present: II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Planning Assistant Hammond Planning Assistant Strahm Planning Aide Kudiwa-Hove George H. Allen G. G. Peterson Lee Woolsey Bob Trenka Roy Decker W. Corbin H. Williams L. J. Hacker Mrs. Lindstrom D. Truesdale C. Norris L. W. Shanks R. G. Shanks A. Covey Frank Burton J. F. Ferguson Mrs. Maye Ferguson B. L. Weaver Wannetta Weaver B. E. Miller Jim Maulis Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of January 18, 1967, were to be considered for approval. Touchton moved: Carlson seconded: The Minutes of January 18, 1967, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. AUDIENCE Mr. Woods welcomed everyone to our meeting , and asked that Sheridan Mayor Corbin introduce those attending from his City. Mayor Corbin introduced Sheridan citizens in attendance. Mr. Woods introduced members of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission , and asked Mr~ Romans to introduce members of the Planning Staff in attendance, and other guests who were asked to attend. IV. PRESENTATION BY STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Burton and Mr. Woolsey are both members of the Steering Committee of the Denver Metropolitan Area Transportation Study committee (DMATS). A slide presentation has been prepared by the Technical Steering Committee of DMATS and the State Highway Depart- ment , and Mr. Burton and Mr. Woolsey are in attendance this evening to give this presentation. Mr. Woolsey stated the DMATS organization was started in 1959. The primary function of DMATS is to provide a continuous review of transportation network in the metro area. The study en- compasses all streets, from Interstate 70 to the local streets. There are four standing com·- mittees within the DMATS membership: The Executive Committee; Governmental Committee ; Citizens Committee; and the Technical Steering Committee. DMATS has no staff; citizens serving on these committees are responsible f or the program. Mr. Burton then presented the slides. Mr. Love asked how traffic needs and volumes were projected? Mr. Woolsey stated that projections are based on a 1960 land use; it is assumed that the number of trips from one particular type of land use would remain constant; this is then multiplied by the acreage devoted to that particular use. Discussion followed. Mr. R. G. Shanks asked where the proposed Columbine Freeway would be? Mr. Woolsey pointed out that the "Columbine Corridor" is onoy a study area, and not a de f inite location. As it is presently considered, it would begin in the vicinity of Santa Fe Drive and the County Line, extend north and west to follow the river to approximately Hampden, at which point it is proposed to follow Zuni Street north past the KDEN towers, crossing the Platte River at approximately Mississippi, intersecting with the Valley Highway at Downing , northerly to the vicinity of Park Avenue, extending along Park Avenue until it recrosses the Valley Highway in the area o i Pecos Street, north to the Boulder Turnpike. Mr. Woolsey emphasized again that this outline was a "study area", not a definite location. He s t ated that South Santa Fe Drive is also being considered as a location for the proposed freeway . ----- --- --- - ---- - - - I I I I I I Page 949 V. PROJECTED DEVELOPMENT OF PLATTE RIVER AND BEAR CREEK FLOOD PLAIN AREAS. Mrs. Romans stated that several years ago, the Army Corps of Engineers had prepared a study of the Platte River flood plain, and had projected a 100-year flood line which almost paralleled the flood on June 16, 1965. Following the flood of June 16, 1965, communities along the Platte River determined that a program should be undertaken to prevent the mass development and re- development of the flood plain with lumber yards, mobile home courts, etc., which added to the ruin and destruction from the flood. Inter-County Regional Planning Commission is attempting to coordinate these studies from the various communities into a workable program. Inasmuch as the City o t Sheridan does not have a Planning Staff, the City of Englewood, in cooperation with Arapahoe County, has been gathering the information in this area for this study. It is now to the point to present to Inter-County. Mr. Rod Strahm, Planning Assistant, discussed the development sketches of the flood plain area as it pertained to the Platte River through Englewood and Sheridan, and along Bear Creek in the City of Sheridan. He explained the various placements of the Columbine Freeway following the river course; use of Santa Fe Drive as the Freeway; use of Santa Fe Drive to Oxford as the Freeway, and then westerly to the South Platte River Drive --and the develop- ment that is proposed in the area. Mr. Strahm pointed out that a great deal of the area is devoted to gravel pits; this was taken into consideration in the proposed park and recreational area --trying to utilize the ponds and lakes resulting from the gravel excavation. Mr. Bob Trenka of the Arapahoe County Planning Department, stated the entire concept is to coordinate all plans for the flood plain areas, so that any development occurring would ha\e guide lines. He commented the report issued by the City and County of Denver --"In Response to a Flood" --is a very well written report. Mr. Trenka also pointed out that these pro- posed development guide lines are based on the premise that Chatfield Dam is in deed con- structed. Mr. Roy Decker, South Suburban Metro Recreation and Park District, stated he was speaking for Director Stenson. It is the desire of the SSMRPD officials to beautify the area along the Platte River so that it will be an asset and an attraction to the communities. Mr. Decker discussed a sketch of the plans of SSMRPD for the development; there would be ponds and lakes for boating and swimming; a three-par golf course was indicated south of Oxford to Union Avenue; picnic areas and horse-back riding trails were also considered, as were camping areas. He stated he hoped that traffic moving throughout the area would be "slow" traffic; this would add to the safety of the citizens using the recreational facilities. He stated that the SSMRPD officials were hoping the municipalities would consider the "industrial park" type development for the industrial areas in the flood plain. Discussion followed. Mr. Strahm stated that the proposed industrial park developments in the industrial area would be above the actual flood plain; it was hoped that these developments would be of the "low profile" --one story --type development. This would eliminate towers, etc. Further discussion ensued. Mayor Corbin expressed the appreciation of the Sheridan City Officials for the invitation io sit in on these discussions and pledged their cooperation in working with the other entities in both the flood area development and traffic planning. VI. J. F. FERGUSON 2740 W. Union REZONING R-1-C to I-1 CASE #l-67B Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Weaver were in attendance. They are interested in a possible rezoning of their property from R-1-C to I-1. This property is east of Decatur Street, south o ~ West Union Avenue. They stated they have talked to residents of the adjacent area about the possible rezoning, and while no opposition to the rezoning of the Ferguson and· Weaver property was voiced, other residents are not eager to join in a rezoning request, at least at this time. Mr. Ferguson asked if it would be possible tb get a zone change on the property owned by Mr. Weaver and himself? This amounts to 5 acres, which acreage is immedimtely adjacent to an I-1 zoned area to the east. Discussion followed. The Commission asked if iy were being asked to make a recommendation prior to a Hearing that they be given time to give the matter further study and consideration. They pointed out, however, that the parties may apply for rezoning should they so desire regardless of t h e Commission's consideration. VII. BURGER KING RESTAURANT 4901 South Broadway Parking Lot CASE #4-67 Mrs. Romans stated the Planning Department had received a memo from Chief Building Inspector Wallace requesting Commission consideration and approval of the parking plan submitted for the Burger King Restaurant to be located at 4901 South Broadway. The operation will not be a "drive-in" operation. She asked Mr. Hammond to report on his review of the proposal. Mr. Hammond stated there is a curb cut at Chenango on Broadway that is too close to the intersection, and suggested that this particular curb cut might need supervision. Also, bumper guards or a raised sidewalk are needed to prevent the vehicles from crossing the sidewalk provided for pedestrian traffic. Discussion followed. Love moved: Touchton seconded: The Planning Commission approve the parking plan submitted for the Burger King Restaurant with the following suggestions: 1) The walkway running from the east side of the building to Broadway should be at least 6 inches above the grade of the abutting parking stalls or the bumper guards should be installed along the sidewalk to keep the cars from driving onto or across the sidewalk. 2) . The first parking stall on the extreme northeast corner of the site should be eliminated and the area made a part of the grassed area. 3) There should be some sort of barrier between the sidewalk on the South Broadway side and the parking lot. The motion carried unanimously. - - -------- - - ----- - Page 950 VIII. COMMISSION RRORGANIZATION Mr. Woods stated that nominations for the position of Chairman would be accepted. Mr. Rice nominated Mr. Kenneth Carlson for Chairman of the City Pla~ning Commission; Mr. Touchton seconded the nomination. Mr. Love moved: Mr. Touchton seconded: A unanimous ballot be cast for Mr.Kenneth Carlson as Chairman of the Planning Commission. AYES: Love; Rice; Touchton; Woods NAYS: None ABSENT: Parkinson ABSTAINING: Carlson The motion carried. Mr. Carlson expressed his appreciation for the election, and stated he wished to extend his appreciation and t hat of the other Commission members to Mr. Woods for his Chairmanship of the past year. Mr. Carlson called f or nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Love nominated Mr. Kenneth Touchton as Vice-Chairman o f the Planning Commission ; Mr. Woods seconded the nomination. Mr. Woods moved: Mr. Rice seconded: A unanimous ballot be cast f or Mr. Kenneth Touchton as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission. AYES: Woods;. Rice; Love; Carlson NAYS: None ABSENT: Parkinson ABSTAINING: Touchton The motion carried. IX. TRAFFIC PATTERNS Mrs. Romans discussed the denial of left-turning movements at Highway 70 and South Bannock Street, and its result on traffic patterns throughout the downtown area. She stated that several suggestions have been received, among them were the restoration o f the left-turn; the designation of Acoma as a two-way street at least in the 3400 block; and the designation o f West Hampden Avenue as a two-way street between Acoma Street and Bannock Street. Discussion followed. It was the feeling of the Commission that a meeting should be called for the discussion of these traffic problems with the merchants involved. Rice moved: Love seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:45 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 8, 1967 I. CALL TO ORDER . The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carlson at 8:00 P.M. Members present: Woods; Touchton; Rice; Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love; Parkinson Also present: Planning Assistant Strahm II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated the Minutes of February 8, 1967, were to be considered f or approvaL Woods moved: Rice seconded: The Minutes of February 8, 1967, be approved as written. Mr. Parkirson entered and took his place with the Commission. The vote was called; the motion carried unanimously. - - ------ --- - - - I I I