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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967-04-05 PZC MINUTESI I I I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD . PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 5, 1967 Page 955 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Rice, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio ~mbers absent: Parkinson, Love Also present: Mr. and Mrs. Dunn ; Messrs. Eitel, Banta, Jameson, Larson, Salazar II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated the Minutes of March 22, 1967, were to be considered for approval. Rice moved: Touchton secnnded: The Minutes of March 22, 1967, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. AUDIENCE. Chairman Carlson welcomed the people in the audience to our meeting. Members of the Com- mission were introduced by Mrs. Romans. IV. J. J. CAREY KLZ Site REZONING R-1-A to R-3-A .. CASE #7-67 Mr. Love entered and was seated with the Commispion. Mr. Carlson stated that a rezoning application had been filed by Mr. Carey requesting a change from R-1-A to R-3-A on the KLZ Site. Mrs. Romans was asked to summarize the applica- tion. Mrs. Romans stated the application for the zone request was filed with the Planning Depart- ment on April 5, 1967, and that a fee oj $100.00 had been paid. The reasons for the request were quoted from the application: "The subject property consists of approximately fifty- five acres of unimproved land. Its location, terrain and value are such that it cannot be economically utilized for any purpose other than the type of multi-family residential uses contemplated by R 3 A zoning. Not too long ago, land which adjoins the subject property on the East was zoned for mul ti-r amily residential purposes by the County of Arapaho.e . This change in circumstances has the two-fold effect of making the subject property even less desirable and economically capable of being utilized for purposes other than those permitted by R a A zoning, and of enabling the property, if it is so zoned, to be integrated in use with the land that adjoins it on the East. "The property ide.ally meets the qualifications for R 3 A zoning set forth in Sec. 22. 4-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Englewood. Among these qualifications are nearness to major arterial streets, nearness to public transportation, within convenient walking distance to shopping areas, etc. "In the respectful opinion of the applicant, it is, at this particular time, impossible to provide any sort of development for the subject property outside the R 3 A zoning classifica- tion. By the same token, if such R 3 A zoning is obtained, the subject property can be de- veloped into a multi-family residential show place. Its contours and size are of a nature that such development can and will result in an aesthetically outstanding residential com- munity of high-class and character, affording the City of Englewood a very high tax base." Mr. Woods asked if the zone request encompassed the entire tract? Mrs. Romans replied that it did not; it excludes the North 150 feet of the East 1292.46 feet. This will provide a strip of single-family residences from South Franklin Street easterly to South Race Street. Rice moved: Love seconded: The Planning Commission receive the rezoning application for the South- west quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the East half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 4 South , Range 68 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, City of Englewood, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado, except the North 150 feet of the East 1292.46 feet, and set the date for Public Hearing for May 3 , 1967; the property to be posted and publication given in the official city newspaper. The motion carried unanimously. V. SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER Alley Vacation CASE #5-67B Rice Moved: Woods seconded: The Planning Commission reconsider the request by Swedish Medical Center to vacate a portion of the Pennsylvania/Pearl alley south of East Girard Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. Page 956 Mrs. Romans reviewed the request for the alley vacation. The portion of the alley yet dedica- ted serves property at 3430 South Pennsylvania, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dunn. Portions of the alley were vacated in 1950 and again in 1962. There is question on the width of the remaining dedicated alley; original plats show a 16 ft. alley, but maps from the County Assessor's Office indicate only an eight foot alley. Nothing has been found by the Planning or Engineering departments to substantiate a vacation of the east eight feet of the alley. The companies and departments which would be concerned with the vacation of the alley have been notified, and replies received from them. Utilities Director Dobratz recommended reten- tion of easement of the sewer line, and stipulation that no building could be erected over the easement; Public Service Gas Distribution Department had no objection; Mountain States Telephone did not object provided protection for existing telephone facilities was guaranteed; Public Service Electric Distribution Department had no objections provided an easement for existing overhead lines was retained; City Engineer Waggoner had no objection to the vacation. He stated that he agreed with the concern of the Commission that adequate and satisfactory access should be provided the property at 3430 South Pennsylvania, however. Mrs. Romans acknowledged a letter from F. R. Salazar, Esq., on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Dunn in protest to the request. Mr. Carlson asked for the proponents to present their case. Mr. Larson, Director of Swedish Medical Center, stated they were requesting the vacation to permit full potential development of their property. He stated easement issues could be solved very easily. Mr. Love asked if a structure was planned across the alley? Mr. Larson replied they were considering an out-patient services building or a professional arts building for the area. Mr. Rice asked if the alley they propose to dedicate to serve the Dunn's property would be used for the emergency entrance? Mr. Larson stated it would not; emergency entrance access would remain from Girard. The new access-way could possibly be opened to some facilities of the hospital, however. Mr. Carlson asked to hear from the opponents. Mr. Salazar stated he understood the present alley would continue to be used as ambulance access, therefore, he believed it senseless to request vacation of the alley. He stated he did not feel the alley, if vacated, could add to the development of the Medical Center property; there is a sewer line in the alley, and they _may not build over an easement. Mr. Salazar stated it is not possible to turn a car from the proposed alley into the garage serving 3430 South Pennsylvania. Also, the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, do not want a public alley extending the length of their house. Mr. Salazar stated he felt any additional structures could be located on the present parking lot. Mr. Banta stated he was on the Medical Center Board of Directors and has been for a number of years. The previous construction project in 1962-1963 had also involved a sewer line, which had been relocated. He stated he felt an agreement in regard to the existing alley sewer line could be reached. Mr. Banta stated it was the Board's desire to develop the area advantageously for the community and the hospital. He also stated that Mr. Eitel has checked the title in regard the alley, and it is not definite on the east eight feet of the alley. Mr. Banta pointed out that ambulance access will remain from East Girard Avenue, and the entrance may possibly be moved further to the east. He pointed out that the hospital cannot present definite plans until they are assured of the amount of land with which they have to work. Discussion followed. Mr. Salazar commented that the fact the County Assessor's records show an eight ft. vacation of the existing alley is immaterial. The alley in use is 16 feet. He also stated that the Dunn's property is higher than the land to the north, and would create a hazardous situation to users of the proposed alley. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Love asked how close the Center parking lot was to the Dunn's property line? Mrs. Romans stated it is immediately next to the property line. Mr. Love asked if, inasmuch as the parking lot is in such close proximity to the Dunn property with considerable traffic, would there be an increase if the alley were dedicated as proposed? Discussion followed. Touchton moved: Rice seconded: The matter be taken under advisement and tabled for further considerat:ion. The motion carried unanimously. VII. CHEROKEE CIRCLE EXTENSION New Englewood, Ltd. CASE #16-65D Mrs. Romans read the following letter from Mr. Davis, President of New Englewood, Ltd.: "D. A. Romans, Director of Planning & Traffic Regulation City of Englewood Englewood City Hall Englewood, Colorado Dear Dorothy: "April 5, 1967 "In order to show some progress on our negotiations thus far to secure a 50 foot right-of-way from South Elati through to South Cherokee Circle, I would like to request that the attached plan for the South Cherokee Circle access road be considered for acceptance by the City of Englewqod for the area west of the present right of way for South Cherokee Circle. As you know, we originally showed a plan of 40 feet for this access road, but on December 15, 1965 the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the extension of South Cherokee Circle westerly to South Elati Street be approved for a 50 foot righ-of-way rather than 40 foot. At the same time they requested that ramp on the north end of the City Hall property be moved in order to provide more parking spaces. We have moved this ramp in accordance with your request. ,.- I I -1 I I Page 957 At the next City Council meeting th~s matter was discussed by the Council and we proceeded in our attempts to secure a 50 f oot right-of-way. Thus far we have all the documents signed for the land necessary for the access road west of South CherokeeCircle with the exception of the signature of the City of Englewood as Lessee under the City Hall Lease. Through various misunderstandings we have been unable to secure up to this time land sufficient for a 50 foot right-of-way along South Cherokee Circle. However, in my opinion, it would be better f or all concerned to have the acceptance by the City of the dedication o f the land for which the final arrangements have been completed. There is nothing to prevent us from proceeding with negotiations for a 50 foot right-of-way along South Cherokee Circle. ' "I therefore would appreciate your discussing th:is with the Planning Commission this evening in hopes that they will recommend that the City Council join in the release of the land to be dedicated on the City Hall property and also accept the dedication of the 50 foot right-of-way documents as now completed. "I am enclosing a copy of the map and legal description. Upon notification that the City will accept dedication of the area west of Cherokee Circle, I will have a legal description prepared f or this entire access road area. Sincerely yours, NEW ENGLEWOOD COMPANY Arthur H. Davis, Jr. ahd: aa Enclosures (2) cc: Gerri Von Frellick Jerry Kelly Robert Nagel Peter Breitenstein" Mrs. Romans then reviewed a memorandum to Planning Commission members in which previous action on this request was set f orth. Discussion followed. The Commission members felt the matter was now before City Council, and any action to be taken should be by Council. They requested that all information presented to the Commission at this meeting be referred to City Council. VIII. PENNEY'S TBA 700 W. Hampden CASE #8-67 Mrs. Romans reviewed a memo from Chief Building Inspector Wallace requesting Planning Com- mission opinion on the proposed Penney's TBA building at 700 West Hampden. The building is located in two zone classifications --B-1 and B-2, both business zones. The 1963 Comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance, §22.4-lO(b) does not specifically list a TBA use, however, Mr. Wallace has cited several similar uses which will be combined in the TBA use proposed. Discussion f ollowed. Love moved: Woods seconded: The Chie f Building Inspector be informed that the Planning Commission feels that Section 22.4-lO(b)(l07) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance encompasses a use such as the Penney's TBA Building , and that individual uses to be combined in this one building are listed separately in the ordinance. Further brief discussion followed. The motion carried unanimously. IX. ARAPAHOE COUNTY Zoning Referral CASE #9-67 Mrs. Romans stated Arapahoe County has referred a rezoning request to the Commission f or recommendation. The area is west of Federal Boulevard north of Floyd Avenue. Brief dis- cussion foll owed . Woods moved: Rice seconded: The Arapahoe County Planning Department be informed the Englewood Planning Department has no objection to the proposed zone change. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION April 19, 1967 The regular meeting o f the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Kenneth Carlson.