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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-01 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 1049 on the northwest corner of South Sherman and Colorado Highway 70, it is recommended that the request made by Safeway Stores in a letter dated March 8, 1968 addressed to City Manager Dial to erect a sign at that location be denied. The motion carried unanimously. VI. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. Mr. Lone reported that he had been unable to attend the last two meetings of the Regional Planning Commission, and was, therefore, unable to make a report. Mrs. Romans suggested that perhaps an alternate should be appointed by the City Council, and pointed out that it is the desire of the Regional Planning Commission that all representatives and alternates be elected officials. Touchton moved: Lone seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:20 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: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: APRIL 17, 1968 Safeway Store Sign Request at Sherman and Highway 70. In connection with the erection of signs by private businessmen on City- owned property, that each case should be considered individually, but as a general rule, this Commission feels that third party business signs should not be erected on City proµ:lrty. In response to the City Council's request for a recommendation on the matter of the installation of a sign on the northwest corner of South Sherman and Colorado Highway 70, it is recommended that the request made by Safeway Stores in a letter dated March 8, 1968 addressed to City Manager Dial to erect a sign at that lo- cation be denied. The motion carried unanimously. 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 May 1, 1968 The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Parkinson II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated that the Minutes of April 17, 1968 were to be considered for approval. Lentsch moved: Lone seconded: The Minutes of April 17, 1968 be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. Page 1050 III. R. W. PORTER Lots 10, 11, 12, Block 20, Evanston Broadway Addition. REZONING CASE #15-68 R-1-C to R-3-B Mr. Woods stated that an application has been received from Mr .. Porter requesting that the property at 3142 South Clarkson be rezoned to permit construction of an apartment house. Mr. Parkinson entered and took his chair with the Commission. Mrs. Romans pointed out that two rezoning requests, those of Mr. Cummings and Mr. Wright, have been delayed at the request of the applicants, until the zoning map and ordinance amend- ment hearings. Mr. Porter, hQwever, has indicated he would like a date to be set for a hearing as soon as possible. It was pointed out that Mr. Porter's application is concerned with only three lots, and it was. stated that Mr. Porter has been in~ormed that it is the policy of the City ~ot to "spot zo~e" and that the application sho~ d encompass an e~tire City block and be either an extension of the requested zone., or adJ cent to a compatible zone. Discussion on time of hearing followed. Touchton moved: Parkinson seconded: That the hearing on Mr. Porter's rezoning request be held on June 26th, the next quarterly hearing date; that the prope~ty be properly posted, and public notice be given in the official City newspaper. The motion carried unanimously. IV. CITY OF LITTLETON Zoning Referral CASE #16-68 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Les Jayne, Littleton Planning Director, has referred a rezoning request to the Planning Commission for consideration. The request was filed by Mr. Ernest DeMoulin, who owns five acres south of the present City boundary, a~joining Mr. Pasternak's property. Mr. DeMoulin had, at one time, petitioned the City of Englewood for annexation of this parcel, and had informally discussed zoning with the Planning Commission. He was in- terested at that time in a multi-family zone classification. The property has now been annexed by the City of Littleton, and Mr. DeMoulin has requested a multi-family zone classifica- tion. Mrs. Romans stated there are single-family residential units to the l east of the property, and the high school ball park to the west of the property. She stated that Mr. Jayne had indicated that he is concerned that .proper access will not be available to the site for a high density development. I Mr. Lone asked why the City of Englewood was being asked to consider it in the first place? Mrs. Romans said it has been the policy whenever a rezoning case is on a city boundary line to refer the request to the other City as a matter of cooperation. Discussion followed. Mr. Parkinson suggested that perhaps a letter could be sent Mr .. Jayne thanking him for the courtesy extended the City of Englewood, and indicate that the City of Englewood would not appear to be affected by the zoning. The problem of proper access was discussed further. Mr. Touchton reviewed that at the time the matter was considered by the City of Englewood in 1964, access was a problem also. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: That a letter be sent Mr. Jayne stating there does appear to be a problem of access to the site; however, the Commission ~oes not feel th~t the City of Englewood would be so adversely affected as to recommend against the rezoning. The motion carried unanimously. V. MODEL CITIES PROGRAM -TARGET AREA #2 Langdon Morris and James Bryant Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Morris and Mr. Bryant had been invited ~o the meeting to discuss the Model Cities Program as it has been considered for Target Area f2, (College View). This area is immediately to the west and north of Northwest Englewood, so th~t area has been con- sidered also in the preliminary discussions about the Model Cities Target Area II. Mr. Morris stated that the development in Northwest Englewood is mubh the same as it is in the College View area, and in areas to the south in Sheridan and Ar~pahoe County. Therefore, the entire parcel, an area of some 750 acres, lying west of Tejon, north of Hampden, east of Federal and south of Jewell, has been considered as a unit. Mr. Morris pointed out that the area east of Tejon to Pecos north of Iliff has also been included as an "alternate" in the event that the Scenic View School is not relocated, even though the area is zoned for industry, because there are presently a number of homes there. The area just no~th of the Scenic Vie~ School in the City of Denver is also zoned industrial and is includ~d in the Target Area #2, but it is proposed to remain as industrial. Mr. Morris discussed the school situation in the area. It is the thought of these persons working on the Model ~ities Program that perhaps a cooperative program could be worked out whereby the school districts involved could have one school area with the south boundary at Evans, another between Evans and Yale, and a third between Yale and Hampden Avenue, which is the southern boundary of the area they are considering. Further proposals include a cooperative fire district, converting the present College View school into a community center, and developing a "green area" along the gulch which runs I I I I I I Page 1051 through the area from South Tejon Street west. Mr. Morris stated they were also considering replatting the residential areas into smaller sites; most sites now are 1 /2 acre and larger. This replatting could permit construction on sites with a minimum of 3200 square feet, but would have an average size of 4500 square feet. He stated he did not feel that the minimum of 6000 square feet now required in the City of Englewood is compatible with the plan. Mr. Bryant stated the problems of an area do not stop at a given boundary; the developments in one area affect the area ~djoining it, and that this was the reason they had considered an area beyond the Target Area limits. He pointed out that no drastic zoning changes were being considered, as they felt it might prove detrimental to the people who live in the area. He stated that these people do have a regard for their community, they are just unable to maintain these large lots in a neat and orderly manner. He stated that there is a decided variation in the economic status of the residents; some are existing on very low incomes, while others are in the $10,000 per year bracket. Mr. Bryant discussed the possibility of setting up an authority which would acquire the land residents wish to sell after the re- platting; these residents would have the opportunity, and be encouraged, to use this money to improve their present homes. They would also have the opportunity to purchase one of too new homes which are proposed to be built on these smaller sites and which will be valued at $8,000 or $9,000. Mr. Morris stated that with this proposed replatting, the area will lose the quality of "openness" which some residents have valued; however, he stated that they would not have "blocks" of homes. Mr. Bryant agreed, and pointed out that their proposed design does not have homes lined up as "soldiers along the street". Mr. Morris also stated that they would propose "alcoves" of parking, rather than have parking on the street. He stated that spaces between the trees which are in the area provide ideal areas for parking. He feels the en- tire plan is practical for the Cities and the people in the area. Mr. Carlson asked if there were any economists working on this project? He stated that a house with five people living there, valued at $8,000 or $9,000 will pay its way in tax revenues. Mr. Morris stated that this would have to be a very detailed study on a full time basis; the work done up to now has been on a volunteer basis. Mr. Bryant stated that further work could not be done until such answers· are ·obtained from these detailed studies. Mr. Touchton asked what would be done about the substandard structures that presently exist? Would this program have any power to serve as a deterrent to the continued existence of these structures? Mr. Bryant stated he hoped to see a "phasing out" of these substandard structur.es when new lower-cost homes were available to these people. Mr. Parkinson asked if there was a time limit --say five or ten years --when this would be accomplished? Mr. Morris stated that work could possibly begin by the first of the year if the plans are accepted and approved and money is allocated for the implementation of the plan. Mr. Lentsch asked how many homes were in the area? Mr. Morris stated there were approximately 1460 to 1480; a definite count is not available. Mr. Lentsch asked if they knew how many homes would be in the area with the replatting? Mr. Bryant stated this would be estimated in the next step of the density study that would have to be done. Mrs. Romans reviewed a meeting held April 30, 1968, with some of the residents of Northwest Englewood. These residents are interested in getting additional streets dedicated so that . new building sites will be available. They are also interested in a possible change of zone classification to R-2, which would permit duplexes; however, they are considering covenants which would limit the new structures in the area to one story, but permit basement apartments. They are also considering requiring a minimum floor area o f 750 sq. ft. per dwelling unit. Discussion followed. Mr. Woods expressed the appreciation of the Commission to Mr. Morris and Mr. Bryant for their presentation. Mr. Carlson left the meeting. VI. TEJON-DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Tejon -Harvard Avenue Mr. Richard Graham and Mr. Rex Garrett were present for this discussion. CASE ·#17-68 Mr. Woods stated that Mr. Graham and Mr. Garrett have asked for a waiver of the Subdivision Regulations on the sale of a piece of their property at the southeast corner of South Tejon Street and West Harvard Avenue. Mr. Graham stated this property was purchased by several Englewood businessmen several years ago. The property is 22 acres total, and lies north of the gulch and just west of the Durox plant. A sewer line has been installed, which follows the line of the gulch, and also is extended north in the easement for roadway purposes along Raritan extended. Mr. Graham pointed out that Raritan is unimproved. They have a contract to sell a parcel 600' x 300' at the southeast corner of West Harvard and South Tejon. This parcel comes to approximately 4.132 acres. Mr. Graham stated that it is in the contract for sale that Tejon Development Company will petition the City Council to include West Harvard Avenue in the 1969 paving district. He stated the owners of the entire parcel (22 acres) are reluctant to develop a subdivision covering the entire area at this time, since they do not know what businesses will want to locate there, and what their needs will be at that time. He stated that in all probability, they would have a plan that calls for 100 ft. frontage with 300 ft. depth. Tm C & S railroad plans to extend a spur line through this industrial land, and this also deters subdivision plans for the present. He asked that the requirement for a subdivision plat be waived for this particular sale, feeling that the next sale would determine pretty much what type of development will take place and they would file a plat at that time. Mr. Parkinson stated the purpose of the subdivision regulations was to avoid ·such piece- meal sales, and provide for an orderly development, insuring that the utilities were in and that all improvements have been made. He asked as a condition to the waiver if the Tejon Development Company would be willing to dedicate Raritan Street? Mr. Graham stated that he had no objection, but he saw no particular advantage to having it dedicated, inasmuch as it cannot extend south to Dartmouth because of the railroad tracks that are there. Page 1052 Mr. Touchton asked for comments from the staff. Mrs. Romans stated that South Raritan Street has been shown as an industrial street from Evans south to Bates Avenue, and it is anticipated that it will carry considerable industrial traffic. She also point~d out that Yale is planned to extend across the Platte River; however, as a result of sales wh~ch have been made without subdividing, much of the 40 ft. right-of-way needed on the north side of Yale has not been provided. This particular site does have access onto both South Tejon Street and West Harvard Avenue and utilities are available, so the Director felt the waiver could be granted and that hopefully this action would stimulate new development in the area. Considerable discussion followed. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: A Subdivision Waiver be granted Tejon Developmertt Company to sell the following described parcel: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter; thence Southerly along the West line of said Southeast one-quart 1 r of the Southwest one~ quarter a distance of 30.00 feet; thence on an angle to the left of 89 °45'03" and along a line parallel to the North line of said Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter a distance of 30.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence continuing ~long the aforesaid course a distance of 600.00 feet; thence on an angle to the right of 89 °45'03" and along a line parallel to the West line of said Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter a distance of 300.00 feet; thence on an angle to the right of 90 °14'57" along a line parallel to the North line of ~aid Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter a distance of 600.00 feet to a point 30.00 feet East of the West line of said Southeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter; thence on an angle to ~he right of 89 °45'03" and along a line parallel to the said West line a distance of 300.00 feet to the true l point of beginning; containing 180,000 square feet or 4.132 acres, ~ore or less. This waiver is granted, however, on the condition that any further sales of this parcel or any other land owned by l Tejon Development Company must be in compliance with the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Touchton stated he felt it should be made clear that this action will not establish a precedent, that each and every case must be considered on its own merits. Members were in agreement with Mr. Touchton. The vote was called: AYES: Lentsch, Lone, Parkinson, Touchton, Woods NAYS: None ABSENT: Carlson The motion carried. VII. WILBUR WRIGHT 3000 S. Bannock REZONING R-2-A to R-3-B CASE #13-68A Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Wright has filed an application for rez ~ning of Lots 1 -14, Bloc~ 23, Speer's Broad~ay Addition; however, he has requested that his application be held, if possible, until the revision of the ordinance and map is considered. He has obtained an extension of time from the School Board, and they have told him tha ~ if action to rezone the property is underway within 90 days, they will still consider his option to buy. VIII. MEETINGS. ---- ---, - - Mrs. Romans stated she had been asked about a meeting with the Mini ~I terial Alliance, School Officials, etc. to consider the problems of the community. Discuss·on followed. It was the opinion of the Commission that they would aid such a meeting in whatever way they could, but they did not feel that they should initiate such a meeting. Mr. ~oods asked that.some other memb~r of the Co~ission attend the! ICRPC Policy Committee meeting on May 9th, inasmuch as he will be attending the ASPO Confe ence in San Francisco. Mr. Lentsch indicated he would attend. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COM~ISSION May 29, 1958 I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Woods at 8:10 P.M. Members present: Lentsch; Parkinson; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Criswell, City Attorney Members absent: Carlson; Lone -- ----- - -- ----- -- -- -- I I I