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Home My WebLink About1967-03-08 PZC MINUTESPage 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 I I Page 951 III. MASTER STREET PLAN. The Director reported that following the denial of the left~turn at Bannock and Highway 70, and after several meetings between representatives of the City, theChamber of Commerce and the businessmen in the 3400 block of South Acoma, that the 3400 block on South Acoma Street had been opened to two-way traffic. Mrs. Romans then reviewed the Master Street Plan, pointing out that in view of the recent developments, that it is proposed that Acoma and Lincoln be deleted from the one-way pattern. Mrs. Romans pointed out that major points of access to existing and proposed off-street parking lots are from Lincoln and Acoma Streets, and that the proposed plan does offer in- creased access to the 3400 block of South Acoma most particularly. It was stated that the plan for two-way traffic on South Acoma is proposed to encompass both blocks; however, curb and sidewalk will be needed in the 3300 block prior to implementation. Available parking spaces versus parking spaces needed was considered. According to ratios used by the Larry Smith and Small-Cooley Reports, the city is deficient 716 spaces. Standards set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance show a deficiency of 705 spaces. Further brief discussion followed. No action was taken. IV. LAND USE STUDY. Mrs. Romans asked Mr. Strahm to review the Land Use Study progress. Mr. Strahm stated that most of the base-maps at 50 scale are completed. To complete the mapping of the Land Use Study, however, will take considerably longer, as structures, condition of structures, address, assessments, etc. must all be plotted on a sepia, a print made from the sepia, and color coded. Brief discussion followed. V. SWEDISH HOSPITAL ALLEY VACATION CASE #5-67 501 East Hampden Ave. Mrs. Romans read a letter from Mr. Roger Larson, Executive Director of the Swedish Medical Center, requesting the vacation of a portion of an alley in Block 6, Westview Addition. The Medical Center owns all of Block 6, Westview Addition, except the south 1 /2 of Lot 7, all o f Lot 8, and north 3 /4 of Lot 9. The alley serves this property. The Center is pro- posing the dedication of a 16' alley on the north 1 /2 of Lot 7; and the south 3-1/2 ft. of Lot 6, presently owned by the Medical Center. Easements existing in the present alley would be retained. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Woods seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the alley serving Lots 1 thru 5, Lots 44 thru 48, and the north 21-1 /2 feet of Lot 6 and Lot 43, Block 6, Westview Addition, be vacated, the city retaining utility easements in said alley. The Planning Commission further recommends the dedication of an alley running eastward from South Pennsylvania to the Pennsylvania /Pearl alley on the north 1 /2 of Lot 7 and the south 3-1/2 ft. of Lot 6 as requested by the Swedish Medical Center, be accepted. The motion carried unanimously. VI. POLICY COMMITTEE. Mrs. Romans stated the Policy Committee of Inter-County Regional will meet on March 9, 1967. Discussion followed on the designation of a representative from the Planning Commission to the Policy Committee. Mr. Rice commented that it was his understanding that the membership of the Policy Committee should be composed of Commission chairmen if possible. Further dis~ cussion ensued. Mr. Kenneth Carlson was designated as Englewood representative to the Policy Committee. VII. FUTURE MEETINGS. The next regular meeting of the Commission will be March 22, at which time County Assessor Wanke will be present to discuss the. procedure of levying assessments. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 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: March 8, 1967 SUBJECT: Alley Vacation -Block 6> Westview Addition Page 952 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the alley serving Lots 1 thru 5, Lots 44 thru 48, and the north 21-1/2 feet o f Lot 6 and Lot 43, Block 6, Westview Addition, be vacated, the city retaining utility easements in said alley. The Planning Commission further recommends the dedication of an alley running eastward from South Pennsylvania to the Pennsylvania /Pearl alley on the north 1 /2 o f Lot 7 and the south 3-1/2 ft. of Lot 6, as requested by the Swedish Medical Center, be accepted. Respec tfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and ~oning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MARCH 22, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Kenneth Carlson. Members present: Woods; Touchton; Rice; Parkinson; Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love Also present: Planning Assistant Strahm ; County Assessor Wanke; Deputy Assessor Mccaw; Sheridan Mayor Corbin; Sheridan of ficials Lindstrom; Truesdale and Hackert. Mr. Carlson welcomed our guests to the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated the Minutes o f the March 8 , 1967, meeting were to be considered f or approval. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The Minutes of March 8, 1967, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES. Mr. Carlson stated that Mr. Wanke and Mr. Mccaw had been invited to attend the Commission meeting to discuss some of the problems which are common to both County and City o fficials. Mr. Wanke stated that the 1964 Legislature passed House Bill 1005, which requires that all real estate and personal property must be assessed at 30% o f "actual value". Prior to 1964, assessments were based on replacement costs of 1941. Under the new law, assessments are to be based on the replacement and reproduction costs of 1964. Mr. Wanke stated there were two big factors in determining the assessment of property: 1) to be sure the building is put in the right and proper classification; 2) the number of square feet of living or business in the structure. He pointed out that there is a basic assessment on homes; this basic assessment may be added to, and deducted fr om. The basic assessment assumes that a residence has a full basement --if this is not the case, a reduction is made. Fireplaces are extra; the type of shingles used affects the assessment; a second bath and all i ixtures f or that extra bath are an additional assessment. Mr. Wanke stated they are allowed to give consideration to obsolescence. Mr. Parkinson asked if the new assessment criteria would change the assessment on old houses existing in a commercial zone district? Mr. Wanke stated that zone classification did not enter into consideration o f assessment; after the property was developed commercially or in- dustrially, the assessment would be raised, but not before. Mr. Wanke pointed out that these old homes are frequently owned by senior citizens, who could not afford a raise in assessment; he stated it was hoped that a bill allowing senior citizens a $3,000 reduction of actual value before the 30% assessment was levied would be passed in the near f uture. He stated that if some consideration were not given to these people, they would be deprived of their homes. Mr. Wanke pointed out a change in the determination of depreciation on a home; f ormerly , a 2 % depreciation per year was allowed. At the present time, it is the responsibility of the fiel d men to determine whether or not a property owner will be allowed depreciation , and if so, how much. I I I