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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-10 PZC MINUTESI I I I. CALL TO ORDER . CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1968 The meeting was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Parkinson, Lone, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Love Also present: City Attorney Criswell Mr. J. J. Carey Page 1021 Mr. Carlson welcomed Mr. Richard Lone, new Council representative, to our Commission. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated the Minutes of December 20, 1967, were to be considered for approval. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The Minutes of December 20, 1967, be approved as written. AYES: Woods, Touchton, Parkinson, Carlson NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Lone ABSENT: Love The motion carried. III. KLZ DEVELOPMENT J. J. Carey CASE #B7-67 Mr. J. J. Carey was in attendance to discuss development of the Carey Site. He stated that action taken by the City Council at their meeting of January 2, 1968, concerned him greatly. He stated he wished to express his objection to further consideration of the rezoning of the site from R-3-A to R-1-A, as had been discussed by the Council at their meeting o n January 2' 1968. Mr. Love entered and took his chair with the Commission. Mr. Carey stated he has hired Small-Cooley Associates to work on the lay-out of the Village; they are taking the position that the zoning has been passed and approved, and will proceed on the preliminary work f or the development until directed otherwise. Discussion followed. Mr. Carey asked if the plan should be in minute detail, or if it could be a "general" plan? Mrs. Romans pointed out that the preliminary plan must be for the entire site; that such matters as traffic, drainage, etc. could not be considered piece-meal. Mr. Criswell stated that the exact placement of structures is not, as a rule, shown on sub- division plats; however, it may be determined later that the structures should be shown in such a development as this. In any event, Mr. Criswell stated, the design should encompass the entire tract of land. Mr. Parkinson asked if, after approval of the final plat, it was found that changes should be made, whether or not the entire procedure must be repeated? Mr. Criswell replied that he felt it should be, inasmuch as you would be changing the "plat". Mr. Carey stated that he realized that a total plan would have to be drawn; the problems of traffic and drainage would have to be solved in a "total" manner. Mr. Carey asked thE! opinion of the members on the possibility of leaving the trees that are existing along Lafayette bordering the KLZ Site , and constructing a "parkway" type of buffer between his development and the homes to the west. Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans commented that the parkway idea had been discussed in previous attempts to develop the site, and had been encoura ged. Mr. Carey also discussed a possible division along Floyd Avenue fr om Lafayette Street to South Franklin ; there are trees existing along this area also. Mr. Carey then asked opinions on the entrances and exists that the consultant is planning to the site: two would be from Hampden Avenue; an entrance-exit is planned at Girard Avenue; and entrance-exits are shown at South Franklin and at South Williams to the north. Mr. Carey stated that Mr. Small and his associate, Mr. Thomas, had recommended these two access points on the north for safety reasons, as well as traffic circulation, and that they felt that these two points o f access were highly desirable. The drainage o f the KLZ Site was discussed. Mr. Carey stated they have planned a "loop" interior street design; there are two ponds which will catch most of the run-off. Dis- cussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated she thought there would be merit in moving the roadway at Williams, providing an off-set to discourage "thr ough " traffic. She stated she also would prefer a divided roadway the entire length o f Floyd Avenue from Lafayette to the eastern boundary at approximately South Race Street, and pointed out that a 44 ft. roadway would be recommended by the Planning Department staff on both Floyd Avenue and South Lafayette Street. Further discussion of the entire site f ollowed. Mr. Carey stated that he has filed restrictive covenants limiting the development to 1500 units. He thanked the Commission for their time in discussing this matter , and excused himself fr om the meeting. Page 1022 IV. INCA-JASON ALLEY VACATION CASE #29-67C Mrs. Romans stated that this was informational only; Mr. Banta's client is attempting negotiations to purchase the entire block, and if he is successful, they would request that the entire alley be vacated. Another gentleman was in the Planning Department office several days ago, who is interested in purchasing the entire block also. No further action is required on this matter at this time. V. ADULT FOSTER HOME CASE #1-68 Mrs. Romans read a memo from Chief Building Inspector Wallace requesting interpretation of "adult foster care". The Ordinance permits "foster family care", but limits it to persons sixteen years of age and under. Mrs. Romans stated she had called Mrs. Heckel of Tri-County Health to discuss the matter, and had been told that this is a new program sponsored by the Health Department. The people in an adult foster care home do not need strict medical attention, and are able to care for themselves, but do not want to live alone or in a rest home. Mrs. Heckel stated that there may be three such persons in a home; if there were more than three, the home would be considered a nursing home and would have to be licensed. These homes are under the inspection of the Health Department. Discussion followed. Love moved: Touchton seconded: Discussion followed. The Planning Commission approve the use of the properties at 3195 South Delaware and 3868 South Delaware as adult foster family care homes, inasmuch as the use is similar in nature to a foster family home as de- fined in the Ordinance which use would be permitted at these addresses. This action is being taken under the provisions of Section 22.5-19 of the Zoning Ordinance, which gives the Planning Commission authority to approve "similar uses" to those permitted under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance in any particular zone classification. Upon the call of the role, the motion carried unanimously. VI. REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL KLZ Site Zoning Mrs. Romans gave members a copy of the resolution passed by the City Council on January 2, 1968, requesting the Commission reconsideration of zoning on the Carey Site. Discussion followed. Love moved: Parkinson seconded: The Resolution be received and tabled for further information. The motion carried unanimously. VII. STATE WATER POLLUTION COMMISSION. Mrs. Romans reviewed the Public Hearing which had been held by this Commission which she ha:l attended recently. VIII. REZONING HEARINGS. Mrs. Romans reminded Commission members of the rezoning hearings scheduled for January 17, 1968. IX. BOULDER PLANNING CONFERENCE. Mrs. Romans stated that the Planning Conference which is held in Boulder at the University of Colorado each year will be February. 15th and 16th. Members were urged to attend. X. ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO ICRPC. Mrs. Romans stated that it has been the desire of ICRPC that all representatives and their alternates be elected officials. She is presently shown on the City roster as the designated alternate from the City, but felt it should be someope from the City Council. Parkinson moved: Love seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, and the meeting was declared adjourned. Gertrude G. 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