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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-11-20 PZC MINUTESI I Page 11·05 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND -ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 6, 1968 SUBJECT: Annexation of Baptist Theological Seminary Land RECOMME;NDATION: Lone moved: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that favorable con- sideration be given to any petition for annexation submitted by the Baptist Theological Seminary for the 12+ acres at the northwest corner of University Boulevard and Highway #70. The motion was seconded, and carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 6, 1968 SUBJECT: Application for Federal Aid -Bus Route RECOMMEND'.ATION: Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The Planning Commission recommend that the City make application to the Department of Transportation for 2 /3:1/3 aid to purchase three buses for an approximate cost of $90,000 to expand the bus service in the area. Upon the call of the vote: AYE: NAY: Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson; Touchton; Woods Carlson The motion carried. 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 November 20, 1968 The Regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Touchton Also present: City Attorney Criswell II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Woods stated that the Minutes of November 6, 1968, were to be considered for approval .. Lentsch moved: Carlson seconded: The Minutes of November 6, 1968, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. - ------- - ---- - --- -- -- Page 1106 III. KENT VILLAGE Vince Rieger Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: ZONING R-3-B CASE #36-68A October 9, 1968 The Public Hearing on zoning of the Kent Village be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Woods stated the zoning on this site was initiated by the Planning Commission in com- pliance with the Annexation Act of 1965, which requires areas annexed to a municipality to be zoned within 90 days following the effective date of the annexation. The Kent Village annexation will be final on November 23 , 1968. The proposed zoning is R-3-B, a multi-family zone classification. Mrs. Romans stated that she has been informed -by the Arapahoe County Building Department that permits have been issued by that Department for all of the structures in this development. She stated that the property is zoned R-4 in Arapahoe County , which zone classification per- mits single and multi-family developments. In Kent Village, there are 16 structures with four units per structure, and one structure with two units. She pointed out that this particular development would not be permitted under the regulations o f the R-1-A, R-1-B, or R-1-C Zone Districts, which are all single-f amily; nor would it fit within the permitted uses in the R-2-A or R-2-B Zone Districts, which permit only two units per structur e. The R-3-A Multi-family Zone Districts permits a minimum of 12 units per structure --again, the Kent Village development will not meet these restrictions. Thus, the R-3-B Zone District, a multi-family residential district, has been determined to be the only zone classification which would permit the development which is being constructed on this site. A plot plan for the Kent Village · development was shown members. Mr. Lone asked where the parking was provided? Mrs. Romans stated that parking is provided adjacent to the units, and there is an area for guest parking adjacent to the club house. Mr. Woods asked if there were any one in the audience who cared to speak in f avor of the zoning? No one present wished to speak in favor of the zoning. Mr. Woods asked if anyone in the audience would care to speak in opposition to the zoning? No one present wished to speak in opposition to the zoning. Mr. Rieger was present to answer questions from the Commission members. He stated the total development will have 66 units. He stated that quite a f ew of the apartment owners would be gone a great deal of the time in the winter ; that many o f the owners are retired people who spend the winter in Arizona. He stated he did not feel the traffic going north on Race to Floyd Avenue and thence throughout the northeastern part of the City would be a problem. Mr. Carlson asked if Mr. Rieger planned to help solve the problem of traffic if indeed it is found to be a problem? Mr. Carlso n r eferred to the cul-de-sac on the south end of Race Street which precludes access to or from Highway 70. Mr . Rieger stated that he probably would help solve the problem if one occurs. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell stated that when this property was a portion o f the Kent School property, the City of Englewood had an easement for utilities across the property. When the west half of the school site was sold to Welshire Development Company , an agreement was made to vacate the easement in return for the property owners' agreement to place a street running north and south, the location of which would be at the owners' discretion. The County of Arapahoe originally approved a plat, which was filed and recorded, which provided an opening from Race Street onto Highway 70. Mr. Criswell stated that to his knowledge, this plat has never been amended though the plan was changed , and it is his feeling that the street can be opened onto Highway 70 i f it is deemed necessary. He stated that several discussions have been held on this matter and in relation to drainage, and that the City Engineer has stated that there has been no problem with drainage to this time. The matter o f a cut in the median o f Highway 70 to serve Kent Village was discussed. Mrs. Romans commented that she had been told that a permit had been issued for a cut in the median strip on Highway 70 at Race Street, but that the Highway Department stipulated that the work would be at the expense of the applicant. Mr. Rieger stated that an applica- tion had been made but the permit was not issued because o f the design criteria established by the Highway Department. Mr. Rieger commented that he f elt the objections to opening Race through to the highway would outweigh the advantages. Mrs. Romans stated that at the present time, she wasn't really in favor of a cut onto the highway at this location; the Time-Life Site may be developing very shortly, and a cut may be needed for that development; there is already a cut to the east to provide access to the Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary site, and this would put three cuts very close together. Mr. Lone commented that if there are problems created by not cutting the street through onto Highway 70, they will exist whether the land is in the City and zoned R-3-B, or whether it remains in the County. He reminded the Commission that the zoning of the site is the question before the Commission at this time. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Kent Village site be zoned R-3-B (Multi-family Residential), inasmuch as it is the only zone classification in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which allows the use which exists and which is contemplated to be built. The motion carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - - --- --- - - I I I I I I IV. M. E. COLLIER 4100 S. Bannock (Hawthorne School) REZONING R-1-C to R-3-B Page 1107 CASE #41-68 Mr. Woods stated that Mr. Collier has filed an application in which he requests a change of zoning on Lots 1 thru 9, Block 18, Jackson Broadway Heights, from R-1-C, (Single-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential). Mr. Richard Graham stated he was representing Mr. Collier. He stated that Mr. Collier has considerable investment in the City, and in this particular area. He presented a proposed layout of the development that is planned, and an architectural drawing for the consideration of the Planning Commission. Mr. Graham stated that the existing school building will be razed and that there will be two buildings constructed with a green area separating them. The buildings will each be three stories in height, and will have a total of 36 apartments. He stated that the property under consideration is 225' x 125', or 28,125 sq. ft. He com- mented that he felt the proposed development of "good quality apartments" would be compatible with the surrounding area. Mr. Criswell asked what the size of the individual units would be? Mr. Collier replied that the 18 one-bedroom units would be approximately 600 to 650 sq. ft.; and the 18 two-bedroom units would be around 800 sq. ft. There will be six units per floor; the two-bedroom units will rent between $150 to $150 unfurnished, and the one-bedroom units will rent between $115 to $125, again, unfurnished. Mrs. Romans asked if they had given thought in their plans to designating a "loading space" for appliance repairmen etc.; she noted that this can cause problems when no space is so designated. Mr. Collier stated he felt this was a good suggestion. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Wilbur Wright, who was present, was interested in the Miller property in the 4000 block of South Bannock just to the north of this area. Mr. Wright stated that he had discussed the property in the 4000 block of South Bannock with the owner, Mr. Ralph Sprol, this last June. At that time, Mr. Wright was considering an R-2 zoning, but the asking price for the land in Mr. Wright's opinion, would not make an R-2 development feasible. He stated that when he heard that Mr. Collier was planning to ask for R-3-B zoning on the Hawthorne School site just to the south of the Miller property, he contacted Mr. Sprol in California and took an eight-month option on the land contingent upon the zoning being changed to R-3-B. Discussion followed. Mr. Wright pointed out some of the economic problems of redeveloping the older developed areas of the City. Mr. Wright stated that one can expect to pay approximately $3,000 for a 25' lot, and unless you can pick up a 100' site, it is not economically practical to buy the land, clear it, and develop it in apartment houses. He stated that most people will not consider less than $12,000 for their home, even when it is on only 50' site. Mr. Wright noted that in the 4000 block of South Acoma, there are five 75' sites, according to the Land Use Map. He stated that this block does have potential to redevelop with multi-family uses by virtue of the five 75' sites under single ownership. Further discussion followed. Mrs. Romans commented that she felt there would be problems in the parking layout as presented by Mr. Collier. She did not feel that the site was large enough to accommodate 36 apartment units, 36 .Parking spaces, and still provide the desirable open space. She pointed out that it is the automobiles that are offensive to the surrounding neighbors --not the apartments themselves as a rule. She also pointed out that it is not satisfactory to permit the cars to be parked immediately next to the building; in accition to the nuisance of lights in the first floor windows, when they are started the fumes come right into the building. Discussion followed. It was the feeling of the Commission that perhaps it would be better to consider the Miller property at another time, inasmuch as Mr. Wright had not filed an application for rezoning of the area. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission accept the application filed by Mr. Collier for a change of zone from R-1-C (Single-family residential) to R-3-B (Multi- family residential) for Lots 1 thru 9, Block 18, Jackson's Broadway Heights, and set a Public Hearing date for December 18, 1968. The property is to be posted and public notice is to be given in the official City newspaper. The motion carried unanimously. V. MOBILE HOME PARK CASE #42-68 3035 S. Santa Fe Drive Mr. Nelson, applicant for approval of a mobile home park at 3035 South Santa Fe Drive, stated that this is the property of the old Burke Motel, which has been condemned under the provisions of the City Housing Code. It is his proposal that the motel units be removed, the land to the west be filled, and a mobile home park be developed. Mr. Nelson stated that he has discussed the matter with the Chief Building Inspector, and has followed the City's Mobile Home Park Regulations in developing his proposal. He stated he had also discussed the drainage with the City Engineer, and will comply with his suggestions on the matter. He stated that he plans to remodel the Burke residence into an office. Mr. Nelson stated that he was trying to purchase property from Denver Cottages to include in his development, or to have for expansion. He pointed out that he has obtained a 60 day extension from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to keep the units rented until approval can be obtained for the mobile home park. He stated that this 60 day extension began November 13th. Mr. Nelsrn also stated that he has "verbal approval" from Western Federal Savings to finance the develop- ment. Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans asked if t~is development would permit children in the park· Mr. Nelson replied that this decision had not been made at the present time. He felt the ' space~ would rent for a minimum of $50 a month. The matter of water and sanitary sewer service was discussed. Mr. Nelson stated the motel is presently on a 15' well but is connected to a City sewer line. He wants to increase the sewer line to 6" and plan~ to tap onto City water. Further discussion followed. Page 1108 Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The Planning Commission approve the proposed mobile home park at 3035 South Santa Fe Drive because it appears there is adequate access to a major arterial street, City water and sewer facilities are available to the site, and the use will be compatible with the surrounding area. The Mobile Home Park must comply with the regulations of the City which govern such, and all proper permits must be obtained. The motion carried unanimously. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VI. FLOYD AVENUE ISLANDS The following memo was received from Public Works Director Waggoner: "November 15, 1968 Islands on Floyd Avenue "As per the Floyd Avenue agreement, islands consisting of pin~cown curb were installed at Cherokee and Elati on West Floyd Ave. The purpose being to discourage thru traffic in the area north of Cinderella City with the exception o f South Fox Street. ''We have received many complaints from citizens in the immediate area and other areas about the installation of the islands blocking the movement of traffic along these two streets. I have observed on many occasions vehicles going around these islands for a thru movement even though they are signed for no entry. "Would you re-evalu&te the need for these islands and obtain a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding their removal. "Sincerely, Kells Waggoner Director of Public Works KW:pd" Mrs. Romans stated that this matter had been discussed at the staff meeting, and it was sug- gested by City Manager Dial that post cards might be sent to residents along Elati and Cherokee informing them that the City has been asked by several persons to consider removing the islands. Discussion followed. The Commission members directed the staff to send such post cards to the residents in an effort to get their reaction. Mr. Parkinson mentioned that he would like to discuss the matter of one-way streets with Public Works Director Waggoner and Traffic Engineer Hammond. Mrs. Romans commented that the Traffic Engineer is, by ordinance, given the authority to designate one-way streets. She stated that the Commission should be concerned with the location of major strreets, but she questioned that they would have any responsibility to determine the traffic flow. Further discussion followed. The Commission asked that Mr. Waggoner and Mr. Hammond be extended an invitation to meet with the Commission on December 4, 1968, to discuss the islands on West Floyd Avenue at South Cherokee and South Elati Street and the related traffic flow. VII. OLIVER SIDEBOTTOM 3500 S. Clarkson St. REZONING R-2-B to R-3-A CASE #40-68A Nov. 6, 1968 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Sidebottom had called her and asked that the application for rezoning which he submitted on October 24, 1968, be changed from R-3-B to R-3-A. Mr. Sidebottom and his associates would like their proposed development to be four or five stories in height , and the R-3-B restricts the height to three stories or 35 feet in height. VIII. COUNCIL ACTION. Mrs. Romans reported that City Council had approved the rezoning request of Mr. Wilbur Wright f or the old North School Site in the 3000 block of South Bannock, and also approved the Planning Commission initiated rezoning of the remainder of the east side of the 3000 block South Bannock and the west side of the 3000. block South Acoma Street. The rezoning will be effective on December 21, 1968. IX. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REQUEST. Mrs. Romans reported that she, Mr. Dial and Mayor Schwab attended the meeting at the Highway Department when requests from Arapa hoe County for 1969-1970 were presented. She stated that all of the requests of the City of Englewood were included in the requests from Arapahoe County, with the interchange at Broadway and Highway 70 getting number one designation. X. COLUMBINE FREEWAY. Mrs. Romans read the following letter for the information of the Planning Commission members: "November 15, 1968 "Mr. E. N. Haase, District Engineer Colorado Department of Highways 200 South Holly Street Denver , Colorado I I I I I I Page 1109 "Dear Mr. Haase: "I had occasion with the last day or two to look at some of the preliminary pla nn ing drawings for the new Columbine Freeway and was greatly upset to find that a 4-lane turnoff was planned to go across two of our properties -General Iron Works Company and the Stearns- Roger Corporation pipe plant. "At the present time General Iron Works Company is employing some 500 people and i s the largest jobbing shop west of the Mississippi River. The Stearns-Roger pipe plant employs 75 to 125 people. During the war our payroll at GIW west up to a little over 1300 and we did a tremendous amount of work for the Navy, and also a lot of nuclear work that is classified. We ship machinery for heavy industry all over the world. "Recently, in order to comply with a new smoke abatement program, we converted from cupolas for melting the iron to electric furnaces and thereby completely eliminated what had been a smoke nuisance. At the same time we have expanded in our machine shop where one o f the large machines that we installed within the last two years came to Denver on 10 railroad cars. "General Iron Works is a fully integrated shop comprising a pattern shop, foundry, plate shop, f orge shop, machine shop and carpenter shop. "The plant expansions that we have made during the years have reduced our yard space to an absolute minimum, so much so that we are now spending several hundred thousand dollars for a gantry crane with an 84' span and an 800' r unway to facilitate the use of what little yard space we have left. "While the General Iron Works Company was built in 1921 it cannot be considered an old and outdated shop. We have done a great deal during the last 10 years to update it and make it more competitive, and we will continue to do so. Had we known of your proposed constructicn plans we would have been very foolish to make the considerable expenditure that we have. "I feel that in contacting you at an early enough date some other way can be found than the one shown on the preliminary drawing which I saw recently. After reviewing our situation I would be very glad to talk with you and sincerely hope that a way can be found to leave our very crowded plantsite undisturbed. Failing that we will be forced to relocate. "Yours very truly, "STEARNS-ROGER CORPORATION "H . L. McNeil! Executive Vice President (President, General Iron Works Company) HLN /mm cc-Mr. Robert E. Giltner, Assistant Director Denver Planning Office 1445 Cleveland Place Denver , Colorado 80202 Mrs. Dorothy Romans, Director of Planning Englewood Planning Department 3400 South Elati Englewood , Colorado 80110" Mrs. Romans commented that she felt this warranted consideration on the location of the proposed freeway. XI. DENVER PLANNING INVITATION. Mrs. Romans stated that she had received an invitation to attend a luncheon at the Denver Hilton on December 6th to discuss the next 20 years of Planning in the Denver area. She stated that any members wishing to go were welcome to do so, and the City would reimburse them for the luncheon. XII . COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REPORTS. Mr. Lone reported on the November 19th meeting of the representatives of the Council of Governments. He stated that up-to-date information on floods and flood plains was presented by the Corps of Engineers. It was also reported that the Crime Control Committee will have federal funds available for the planning stage; funds were already available for the emergaicy action phase. He stated that in his opinion, Denver was the only member who derived any benefit from this particular program, and that was by the closed circuit TV , whereby the Mayor ., Governor, and. other officials can wa tch potential riot problems. He stated that . planning funds will be available to the Council of Governments; also, that the Council of Governments is readying ~ resolution for p r esentation to the legislature requesting action on metropolitan cooperation. He stated that they are also considering methods of taxation as a means of providing f unds fo r the Council of Governments. He stated that four grant-in- aid applications were conside r ed , and that a change in ~he procedure of approval of these requests is being conside r ed --t o have the Executive Committee, the Policy Committee and the Council as a whole g e t t o g e t he r to discuss the reques t s. Mr. Woods stated that the Pol i c y Committee meeting covered much the same material as has been discussed by Mr. Lone. The meeting adjourned at 10 :30 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary Page 1110 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 20, 1968 SUBJECT: Zoning of Kent Village Site RECOMMENDATION: Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Kent Village site be zoned R-3-B (Multi-family Residential), inasmuch as it is the only zone classification in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which allows the use which exists and which is contemplated to be built. The motion carried unanimously. 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 December 4, 1968 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05P .M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson, Lentsch, Lone, Touchton, Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson Also present: Public Works Director Waggoner; Traffic Engineer Hammond; Parks and Recreation Director Romans; Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Scott; and Mr. Leo Scherrer. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated that the minutes of the meeting of November 20th were to be considered for approval. Carlson moved: Lone seconded: The Minutes of November 20, 1968 be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. WILBUR WRIGHT Lots 11-19, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heights. REZONING R-1-C to R-3-B CASE # 43-68A 11/20 /68 Mr. Woods stated that Mr. Wright had filed a rezoning application for the properties at 4050 -4070 South Bannock Street. He is requesting a change of zoning from R-1-C (Single-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential) to permit an apartment house on this site. Mr. Wright stated that he has Lots 11 thru 19, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heights, under option. He has contacted the two property owners south of this property, and they have signed a petition asking that their property be rezoned to R-3-B also. Mr. Wright presented petitions from Ms. Barbara Bush, owner of property at 4090 South Bannock, and Mr. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Kermmoade, owners of property at 4080 South Bannock Street. Mr. Wright pointed out that the addition of these two properties makes his proposal contiguous with Mr. Collier's rezoning application across Oxford Avenue on the Hawthorne School site. Mr .. Wright stated he was unaware of the Commission policy to hold quarterly rezoning hearings, and asked that the date be earlier than March, if possible. Mr. Lone commented that if this would be a step forward in cleaning up the property Mr. Wright has under option, he would favor holding a hearing earlier than in March. Lone moved: Carlson & Touchton seconded: The Planning Commission accept the rezoning application filed by Mr. Wright for change of zoning from R-1-C (Single-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential) for Lots 11 thru 23, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heights. The Public Hearing date be set for January 22, 1969, and the property is to be posted and public notice given in the official city newspaper. The motion carried unanimously. I I I