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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-02-07 PZC MINUTESI I I VIII. BUILDING DEPARTMENT HEALTH SPA I-1 Zone Page 1027 CASE #4-68 Mrs. Romans stated that the Building Department has referred to this Commission a letter from Mr. Marx of Moore Realty, asking if a Health Spa with indoor swimming pool would be permitted in an Industrial Zone District. Mr. Wallace had likened the use to the Elk's Club and VFW, which are in the industrial district. Discussion followed. Touchton moved: Love seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to the Building Inspector that the proposed Health Spa · seems to be compatible with uses permitted in the I-1 Zone District, and does not appear to be objectionable. Further discussion followed; Mr. Woods stated he did not feel that there was sufficient information available at this time. Woods moved: Love seconded: The matter be tabled for £urther information. The motion carried unanimously. IX. ENGLEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER Mrs. Romans stated that the Planning Commission g ave approval to the parking ratio on September 21, 1966, but has not yet given approval to points of ingress, egress, general lay-out, and other facets of the parking plan. A final plan has not yet been presented to the Commission, even tho repeated efforts have been made to discuss the matter with repre- sentatives of New Englewood, Ltd. She stated that the planting strip along Floyd Avenue is being discussed by the staff and the landscape architect, and wondered if there could be some degree of flexibility in the provisions o f the contract which sets f orth exactly what type plantings would be in this strip. The Director pointed out that at the time the specifications for the planting strip were drawn, it was to serve as a screen or buffer be- tween the homes to the north of Floyd and all of the New Englewood traffic was to be to the south of the planting strip. In this case, the four rows of trees which are required by the contract seemed to provide the best screening effect. Now that the contract has been amended and the planting strip is now more of a parkway, it is felt that some othe r arrange- ment of planting the trees might be more attractive. Mr. Criswell stated he could not recall, but felt that this provision might be waived to allow various arrangements of trees and shrubs. Touchton moved: Love seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 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: January 17, 1968 SUBJECT: Rezoning Request of First National Bank for East Side 3500 Block South Elati Street, excepting the North 150 feet. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the rezoning request made by the First National Bank for a change of zone fr om R-3-B (Multi-family Residential) to R-4 (Residential-Professional) be approved. 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 FEBRUARY 7, 1968 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Kenneth Carlson. Mr. Leo Lentsch, newly appointed member, was welcomed to the Commission. Members present: Woods, Touchton, Parkinson, Lone, Lentsch, Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None -- - --- - --- -- --- - - - - -- Page 1028 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated that the Minutes of the January 17, 1968, meeting were to be con- sidered for approval. Touchton moved: Woods seconded: The Minutes of January 17., 1968, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. - - - - - --1 -- - - - - - - - - - - - - III. REORGANIZATION. Mr. Parkinson assumed the Chair and asked for nominations for Chairman of the Planning Com- mission. Mr. Carlson nominated Mr. Woods for Chairman. Mr. Touchton seconded the nomination. Lone moved: Carlson seconded: The nominations cease, and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Woods for Chairman. AYES: Touchton, Parkinson, Lone, Lentsch, Carlson NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Woods The motion carried. Mr. Woods assumed the Chair, and expressed his appreciation for the election. He thanked Carlson for his very able leadership of the past year. Mr. Woods asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Touchton nominated Mr. Lentsch as Vice-Chairman; Mr. Parkinson seconded the nomination. Lone moved: Carlson and Parkinson seconded: The nominations cease, and a unanimous b~llot be cast for Mr. Lentsch as Vice-Chairman AYES: Touchton, Parkinson, Lone, Carlson, Woods NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Lentsch The motion carried. IV. T. W. ANDERSON AND COMPANY Area North of Dartmouth, West of Broadway. Mr. Jeff Bowen, of T. W. Anderson & Company, was present to discuss the future redev~lopment of the area north of West Dartmouth Avenue and west of South Broadway. This area is presently zoned R-2-A and R-2-B, both of which are two-family residential classifications. Mr. Bowen stated his firm is looking for sites for development of low-density apartments; three story buildings with a moderate amount of open space surrounding them. Mr. Bowen stated that his firm does not sell the apartment houses once they are constructed, but retain the ownership and the management of them. Mr. Bowen asked what the feeling of the Commission was in regard to possible redevelopment of this area with multi-family usage? He pointed out that his firm has not filed a formal rezoning application. Mr. Parkinson stated that in his opinion, this area might not be the best R-2 area, but that the area to the east of Broadway north of Dartmouth might be better suited to such redevelop- ment. Mr. Parkinson cautioned against an abrupt change, which could be conducive to specula- tion and rising land costs, and further stymie redevelopment. Mr. Lone stated that a couple of years ago, projections of zoning by the Regional Planning Commission and by our Planning Commission was discussed, and asked Mrs. Romans for a review. Mrs. Romans displayed a map of the projected zoning of the City, which had been approved by the Planning Commission in 1964, and which coincides with plans of the Regional Planning agency. This projection indicates a density higher than single-family re~idential for the area southward to Quincy Avenue, both east and west of Broadway. She also displayed Land Use maps of the area north of Dartmouth and pointed out that there are a number of homes in this area which are constructed on a lot frontage of 37-1/2 feet; the minimum lot frontage of a two-family use in an R-2-A District is 75 feet; in an R-2-B District, the minimum is 50 feet. There are a number of deteriorating houses, and the assessment on a number . of them are quite low. Mr. Lone asked what had been considered in the way of gradually expanding the multi-family area? Mrs. Romans stated that she would personally regard the entire area from Dartmouth north to Yale as "one step"; she did feel the area between Dartmouth and Floyd should not be changed immediately. She pointed out that the block between Floyd and Eastman, Galapago east to the Cherokee-Bannock alley is R-1-C at present, and that it is a "clean" single-family area ---no non-conforming uses, and is well maintained. Mrs. Romans stated that according to the land use study, there are 321 acres zoned for R-2 usage in the city, yet of that total, only 7.4% is developed for R-2 purposes. Mr. Lone asked whether it was felt that the area of Dartmouth and Delaware would be a logical place to start redevelopment, or maybe the project should be located closer to Bannock, and gradually work westward. Mrs. Romans stated she regarded the entire area north of Dartmouth as a "block", and pointed out that there are numerou.s rental uni tp ---. basement apartments and such, but few actual duplexes. She felt that perhaps the zoning ordinance, when revised, should set forth a classification that will permit single-family, two-family, and a slightly higher density to give flexibility ~nd perhaps encourage redeyelopment by the property owners. She stated she did not feel the area was ready for the density permitt~d under the present R-3-A district, and pointed out that in the R-3-A district, an owner may not construct less than 12 units. I I I I I I Page 1029 Mr. Bowen stated the apartment buildings his firm is interested in erecting would be three story, approximately 22, units on 100 ft. frontage , and priced from $105 to $117.50 for a one- bedroom unit. He stated he had talked to Mr. Lee Jones, a former member of the Planning Com- mission , who is a property owner in the area; Mr. Jones had indicated to him that he felt the area need something to cause redevelopment. Discussion of the redevebpment of the area ensued; Mrs. Romans stated that if the area did redevelop in multi-family uses, she thought it would be advantageous if the City and School Board could remodel the Old North School at Cornell and Bannock and develop the site as a neighborhood center. Discussion followed . Mr . Lone asked if the Commission felt they could give an opinion on the redevelopment of the area at this time? Mrs. Romans stated that, in her opinion, it could be a couple of years before a clear direction is shown in the redevelop- ment of some of the fringe areas around the redeveloped core area. Mr . Bowen thanked the Commission for their interest in the matter. V . NEW ENGLEWOOD, LTD. ALLEY VACATION CASE #5-68 A. P. Brackton Chairman Woods stated that the New Englewood, Ltd. company is requesting the vacation of two alleys which are within their ownership. These alleys are: 1) That certain alley or street, approximately 16 feet, more or less, in width, laying approximately 133 feet North of the intersection of the westerly line of South Jason Street and the northerly line of West Hampden Avenue and between the said westerly line of South Jason Street (as .extended) and the easterly right of way line of the Atchison , Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company right of way. 2) That certain alley or street, approximately 16 feet, more or less, in width, lying between the northerly right of way line of West Hampden Avenue and the southerly boundary line of the alley or street described in the preceding paragraph, the easterly boundary line of which alley or street lies approximately 225 feet westerly of the westerly boundary line of South Jason Street. Copies of a letter dated February 6, 1968, and signed by Arthur H. Davis, Jr., and Gerri Vai Frellick, were passed to members along with a map, prepared by Von Frellick Associates, of the area. Mr. Brackton, consulting engineer on the New Englewood Shopping Complex, was prese tit to discuss the request made by his client. Mr. Brackton stated that the entire area surrounding these two alley-ways has been purchased by Von Frellick Associated , and these alleys now serve no purpose. Mr. Woods asked Mr. Brackton if there were utility lines existing in the alleys? Mr. Brackton replied there is a line that now serves no purpose ; any services desired in the area could be tied into the lines serving the shopping complex. Mr. Brackton stated there was a possibility of a hotel being constructed at this location, and prompt action on the part of the City could expedite sale of land and construction o f the hotel. Mr. Brackton assured the Commission that any easements that might be required by the City would be given by his client, New Englewood, Ltd. He stated there were no problems with the water-sewer service ; the lines serving the complex are in the immediate area, and could be tapped very easily. Storm drainage problems could also be accommodated by the complex facilities. Discussion followed. Mr. Parkinson stated he saw nothing wrong with the general request; he did feel, however, that the request should be referred to the City Attorney and the various utility departments which might be affected. Mr. Lone asked what the situation would be if the land were sold -- who would provide these services? Mr. Brackton stated there would be included in the title a provision that these services would be provided by New Englewood, Ltd. Mr. Touchton com- mented that this should be checked by the City Attorney. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The matter be tabled by the Planning Commission, and that the request be referred to the City Attorney and utility departments which might be concerned for their recommendations. The motion carried unanimously. VI. OFF-STREET PARKING Oliver Giseburt Mr. Oliver Giseburt and Mr. Ed Olde were present to discuss the off-street parking situation in downtown Englewood. Mr. Giseburt stated that for several years, possibly as far back as in the early 1950's, the situation had been discussed, but that nothing had ever been settled about providing added off-street parking for the core area. The specific plan which Mr. Biseburt is interested in at this time is the possibility of erecting a second deck on the Ambrose-Williams Parkin~ lot in the 3300 block of Acoma-Bannock. He stated he has talked to City Manager Dial recently about decking the parking lot; he also talked to businessmen con- nected with the Continental National Bank, and Cahners Publishing Company. Mr. Giseburt stated that he felt the project could be financed by revenue bonds and that the parking deck could pay for itself by charging $7.00 per month per stall to the business and professional men who would be using this deck. He feels that there could be approxi~ately 500 parking stalls on this deck. Discussion followed. Mr. Woods suggested that possibly a Committee could be appointed to study this proposal. Mr. Giseburt stated that the problem is acute, and something should be done immediately; he stated that the Continental National Bank will be opening this spring, and many additional parking spaces will be needed . Mr. Lentsch stated he thought the City had worked on this problem pre~iously, and recalled that Mr. George Allen had worked to obtain additional parking spaces at one time. Mr. Lentsch referred to a study done in 1964 by the Englewood Planning Department, the Parking Monograph, and asked if this was~ proposal contained within that study? Mrs. Romans stated that in the Monograph, the staff had recommended the purchase of areas in the 3400 block of South Acoma, 3400 block of South Bannock, the area to the south of Chalmerse Parker's property on Girard and Lincoln, and an area in the 3300 and 3400 blocks on South Lincoln. Page 1030 Mr. Lone stated he would be willing to do whatever he could to accomplish this project, as he felt the Commission as a whole would, but questioned whether or not anything could be done by them at this point? Mr. Parkinson stated he felt the main problem that would have to be met by a committee studying this project would be a matter of financing. Discussion on appointment of a committee ensued. Mr. Lentsch commented that he felt Mr. Jack Eachon, President of First National Bank, should be asked to be on this committee. Mr. Giseburt was asked to contact people whom he thought would be interested to serve on a Committee; Mr. Woods told Mr. Giseburt that he would contact him later to coordinate the membership of the Com- mittee. Mr. Giseburt was encouraged to proceed with his plan, and was told that when a pro- posal had been definitely formed, the Commission would appreciate an opportunity to review it and to be of whatever assistance that would be necessary. VII. INCA-JASON ALLEY VACATION Mr. Richard Banta CASE #29-67D Mrs. Romans stated there had been no further contact from Mr. Banta in regard to this alley vacation; no further action was needed at this time. VIII. ELROY SHAFFER RESTAURANT PARKING 4960 So. Broadway CASE #3-68A January 17, 1968 Mrs. Romans reported that the plan had been sent back to the Building Department for more information; Mr. Shaffer has altered his building and parking plans, whereby his parking lot for the proposed restaurant will have less than 50 parking stalls, thereby eliminating the need for Commission consideration. IX. HEALTH SPA CASE #4-68A January 17, 1968 Mrs. Romans stated that no further information had been received from the Building Department in regard to the proposed Health Spa. X. RULES AND PROCEDURES. Mrs. Romans reviewed the Rules and Procedures of the Planning Commission. There are normally two meetings per month; the first meeting is designated in the Procedure Manual as a "work session" for the Commission, and the second monthly meeting of the Commission is designated as the public meeting, at which time public hearings, etc. will be held. She asked if the Commission felt this should still be the general policy? Also, rezoning hearings have been scheduled on a quarterly basis whenever possible as suggested in the procedure manual. This has not been a definite rule, and there have been deviations; she asked if it was the opinion of the Commission that this procedure should be followed whenever possible. Discussion fol- lowed. It was the consensus of the Commission that they were desirable "general" rules, but should allow flexibility. XI. NORTHWEST ENGLEWOOD I-1 to R-1-C CASE #30-67A Mr. Lone discussed a demonstration viewed by several members of the Planning Commission, City Council, and City officials on Saturday, February 3, 1968. This was a demonstration of a machine designed for the disposal of wrecked and obsolete automobiles. He felt it could well be the answer to one of the main problems in Northwest Englewood. He commented that he was not sure changing the zone classification of part of the area from I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-1-C (Single-family Residential) would benefit either the residents of the area, the property owners within the area, or the ·City. Further discussion on the automobile disposal demonstration followed. Mr. Lone stated he had discussed the matter with several persons; they all seemed to feel that it was a very beneficial idea, but that a traffic problem could result. Mr. Carlson stated that he agreed that it could be very beneficial, but stated he could not understand why they would want to locate within the confines of a City; he felt they would be better located in an unincorporated area where they could stockpile a larger number of wrecked automobiles before processing. Mr. Parkinson agreed. Further discussion on the rezoning of the area from I-1 to R-1-C ensued. It was agreed that the Commission members were to meet to view the area at 2:00 P.M. on February 10, 1968. XII. BOULDER CONFERENCE. Mrs. Romans reminded members of the annual Institute for Planners to be held at the University of Colorado on February 15th and 16th. All members were urged to attend; those planning to go were asked to notify the office in order that reservations may be made. XIII. ICRPC OPEN SESSION. Mrs. Romans stated that the Inter-County Regional Planning Commission is holding an open session on February 20, 1968; the meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M. Members were urged to attend. ·I I I I I I Page 1031 Mr. Woods noted that a member of the Commission should be designated as the Englewood representative to the Regional Planning Commission Policy Committee. Mr. Carlson has been the representative this past year. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission that Chairman Woods should be the representative to the Policy Committee, and Mr. Touchton would serve as alternate. XIV. URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY. Mr. Parkinson stated he had talked to a representative of the Urban Renewal Authority of the City of Littleton . They are in the process of redeveloping their core area, and the cost to the City itself isn't much. He stated that in the past, the City of Englewood has viewed such Authority with a negative atti ude, and questioned whether or not such an Authority could and should be approved for the City of Englewood? Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that an Urban Renewal Authority for the City of Ehglewood be considered. The motion carried unanimously. XV. TRAFFIC PLAN. Mr. Lone discussed the presentation by Mr. Dick Simon, legal c0unsel for the Englewood Merchants Association and Key Savings and Loan, at the City Council meeting February 5, 1968 , at which time he presented an alternative to the proposed one-way traffic system which had been approved by the previous City Council and which is about to be implemented. The plan proposed by Mr. Simon would designate Hampden Avenue for two-way traffic ; Bannock Street would be designated one-way northbound rather than southbound; Acoma would be designated for two-way traffic for its length; Cherokee considered for one-way southbound traffic , and the left-turn would be restored at Bannock and Highway 70. Girard Avenue would be left one- way eastbound, and Sherman Street would remain one-way northbound. Discussion followed; Mrs. Romans pointed out that several years ago, the Bannock/Cherokee one-way cuplet had been considered. Mr. Parkinson pointed out that under the present agree- ment with residents on Cherokee north of Floyd Avenue, that through traffic cannot use Cherokee . Mr. Lentsch discussed the thoughts of the Merchants Association in requesting this change in the traffic pattern. They feel that if Bannock is designated one-way northbound, wit h the left-turn restored at the Highway, the downtown area will be able to serve the resident s to the south and west of the downtown area. This would provide better access fo r those per- sons to the core business area. Mr. Lentsch also discussed the possibility of Sherman Street being designated as one-way southbound. He stated that he would like to see Floyd Avenue designated one-way eastbound; he felt that one signal at the Broadway-Floyd inter- sections could be eliminated with this pattern. Further discussion followed. Mrs. Romans explained that the designation of one-way streets is an administrative matter under the Model Traffic Ordinance, such designations to be based on engineer studies, and that Mr. Jim Hammond has been designated by City Manager Dial as the Traffic Engineer. Discussion ensued. Mr. Parkinson asked what the traffic-carrying ratio of one-way streets was to two-way streets? Mrs. Romans replied that the one-way street system will carry approximately twice the amount of traffic that a two-way system will accommodate in our core area. Carlson moved: Parkinson seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried , and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 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 : February 7, 1968 SUBJECT: Urban Renewal Authority RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that an Urban Renewal Authority f or the City of Englewood be considered. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *