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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-05-29 PZC MINUTESPage 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 I I I Page 1053 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of May 1, 1968 were to be considered for approval. Lentsch moved: Parkinson seconded: The Minutes of May 1, 1968, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. - --- ---- - - - ---- --- --- III. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE. Mrs. Romans stated that Messrs. Holland, Schomp, and Navatta had talked to her about the possibility of extending the B-2 zoning eastward to Lincoln and westward to Acoma from Dartmouth north to Yale .. They do not feel they have sufficient depth of the B-2 zoning along Broadway at the present time to allow adequate development of their property. They were also interested in the possibility of allowing apartment houses in the Business areas. Inasmuch as we are in the process 0£ rev~sing the Zoning Ordinance, the gentlemen had re- quested an opportunity to meet with the Commission. Mr. Holland stated he has discussed the matter with several property owners along Broadway, and they are interested in extending the depth of the B-2 zoning to Acoma and to Lincoln. These property owners feel this would enable them to develop their property and provide adequate off-street parking for their employees and customers. He suggested that possibly the parking in some instances could be provided in the front of the lot, with the business establishment set back; this is not possible at the present time. Mr. Holland cited Arapahoe Oldsmobile as a business establishment that is in need of additional area for expansion, but under the existing zoning, they cannot expand at their present location. He also cited the Truman Davis drug store as another business that is in need of additional area for parking. He stated that several businesses have already purchased property across the alley from their main establishment and are parking automobiles on the back of the lots. Mr. Carlson entered and took his place with the Commission. Mr. Hungate stated he felt that with greater depth of the B-2 zoning on both sides of Broadway, there would be a greater opportunity for development along Broadway. Mr. Hungate stated he didn't think there would be much opposition to the extension of the zoning. He felt it would benefit the entire community, and would be uniform to the zoning further south in the vicinity of Belleview Avenue. Mr. Holland pointed out that the old North School property is located in the 3000 bl~ck of South Bannock, and felt tpat possibly the zoning could be extended westward to Bannock in that particular area. Mr. Parkinson asked if there was any business in the area that was ready for expansion immediately? Mr. Holland replied that Arapahoe Oldsmobile is, and would expand if the zoning were extended. Mr. Schomp of Arapahoe Oldsmobile stated that his firm has purchased 100 feet on Acoma Street and will use that for parking. He stated that he will have to expand his use or be forced to move further south where there is more area available for development as several other automobile agencies have done. He stated he employs anywhere from 35 to 60 people in his service department, and they have recently added an import division to the establishment. He does have some of his used cars stored on a lot on the northeast corner of Dartmouth and Broadway and others are stored on the east side of Broadway across from his main lot. Mrs. Romans suggested that possibly the R-4 Zone could be revised to give additional help to these businessmen and property owners along Broadway rather than extending the commercial zoning onto Acoma and Lincoln. Mr. Hungate asked whether he could park cars on the back of a lot occupied by a house if he purchased property across the alley from his business? Mrs. Romans replied that under strict interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, she did not feel that he could; she stated she was of the opinion that the interpretation would be that there must be 100 ft. frontage, that the lots must be cleared of any structures, finished with a dust- free surfacing, and screened in accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Further discussion followed. Mr. Woods stated that the Commission will study this area and other areas in the revision of the Zoning Ordinance, and thanked the gentlemen for attending to discuss the matter with the Commission. IV. NEW ENGLEWOOD Floyd Avenue Landscaping and Parking Plan Mr. Davis and Mr. Matt Mateyka were present for the discussion. Mr. Davis stated that they were present to request a deviation from the standards set forth in the Floyd Avenue Contract for the landscaping of the Floyd Avenue Parkway. The Contract calls for three rows of trees, not less than four feet in height, and spaced not more than 15 feet apart and planted in a staggered fashion. As an alternate, one row may be shrubs. Mr. Mateyka stated that he had been engaged by Von Frellick Associates to do the landscaping for the Floyd Avenue Parkway. He stated that he had conferred with Mrs. Romans on the pro- visions of the contract, and she had felt that perhaps the landscaping could be more aesthetically done than is actually stipulated in the Contract. Mr. Mateyka quoted from a letter which Mrs. Romans had written to him dated January 30, 1968, in which she stated that she had discussEd this matter with Parks Director Romans, the Planning Commission and the City Attorney. She had also suggested types of trees that might be considered in the plan, and suggested that if an attractive plan were presented which "clustered trees", provided stepping stones, grassed areas, etc. that consideration might be given to waiving the rigid specifications for planting which are set forth in the Contract. Mr. Mateyka stated he had come up with a design which incorporates all of the ideas set forth in Mrs. Romans' letter; the end result of which will resemble a "miniature park". He stated that the longest "island" is 675 ft.; this will feature clustered trees, both evergreen and share varieties, green areas, perennial plantings, etc. All trees would meet the minimum requirement of four foot height at time of planting. Page 1054 Mr. Davis pointed out that this plan will deviate somewhat from the Contract, which calls for the "screening" off of the area north of Floyd from the shopping com~lex. Mr. Mateyka point.ed out that there would have to be adequate setback from the corners to provide for traffic visibility, and that this would be handled nicely by his plan. He stated that as an example, his proposed plan for the long "island" would have 200 stepping stones, 35 coniferous trees, 10 shade trees, 24 ornamental shade trees, 10 up-right junipers, and 1000 perennial plants. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell pointed out that when the Contract was originally drawn r the idea was to have the shopping center traffic all south of the "screening" strip; the concept has now changed a great deal, and we have divided traffic with a "parkway" division.1 We are no longer trying to "screen" anything out. Mr. Parkinson asked if it would be possible to get a "screening" effect and yet have it aesthetically pleasing? Mr. Matey~a replied that in his opinion, if a screen were desired, it would necessarily have a "wall" effect. Mr. Criswell asked if a check had been made comparing the number of f rees required under the contract to what would be planted under the present proposal? Mr. ~ateyka replied that under the present proposal, the City would be getting more value in the trees; however, he had not made a check on the number required under the contract vs. t e number which would [be] planted under the proposal. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell asked if it would be possible to get a landscaping design which ~ould depict the proposal as it would be planted tree by tree, that could be filed with the agreement. Mr. Mateyka replied that this could be done, but it would take some time. Following further discussion, it was the concensus that a definite landscape plan should be presented to the Commission befor.e they recommend a deviation from t lhe requirements of the agreement. Mr. Davis then discussed the off-street parking layout which has no~ yet been approved by the Planning Commission. He stated that most of the points which t e City has stipulated as needing to be changed or corrected have been completed or arrangeme ~ts made to do so. He stated that there are possibly two points yet to be corrected, but ~hey wanted to present this amended park~ng plan for approval, so that work may proceed on the reconveyance of the parking areas to the City. · Mrs. Romans cited a memorandum from Mr. Waggoner to City Attorney Criswell dated April 3, 1968, which sets forth the 14 points which are to be changed or corrected prior to accepting the reconveyance of the parking areas. She stated that she is of the opinion that South Elati north of qirard Avenue should be widened, with curbing and sidewalks, to line up with Elati as it exists south of Girard Avenue. She also commented on the width of the parking stalls in the center --she felt it had been understood that they were to be at least nine feet wide, and upon a spot check of thirty or more, most of them were found to be little wider than eight feet. Discussion followed. Mr. Carlson asked if such a matter as removal of the island on South Elati would become the City's problem after that reconveyance was accepted? Mr. Criswell stated he did not think that it would be; he pointed out that any changes made after the . conveyance was accepted must be made by mutual agreement between thJ City and .New Eng l ewood, Ltd. Further discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Parking plan as submitted by New Englewood, Ltd. be approved sub- ject to the completion and correction of items 1 thru 14 as noted by the Public Works Director in his memo o.f April 3, 1968; also, if the Public Works Director determines there is a problem in the alignment of South Elati north and south of Girard Avenue f that this situation be corrected prior to approval of the plan. · . The motion carried unanimously. Lentsch moved the meeting be adjourned; the motion was seconded, ~arried, and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIPI N JUNE 5, 1968 I . CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was fl alled to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson, Lentsch, Lone, Parkinson, Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Touchton - - - - -j_ II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods asked for consideration of the Minutes of May 29, 1968. Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The Minutes of May 29, 1968, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. --- ------- --- - I I I