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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
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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
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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.
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III. SOUTHSIDE CHRYSLER
Wm. Crouch
STREET VACATION
W. Grand Avenue
Mr. Wm. Crouch was present for the discussion.
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CASE #18-68
Mr. Woods stated that a request has been received from Mr. Crouch for the vacation of West
Grand Avenue between South Broadway and South Acoma Street. He asked Mr. Crouch to present
his case.
Mr. Crouch stated he would like to request the vacation of the 30 ft. right-of-way on West
Grand Avenue between South Acoma Street and South Broadway. He stated that Chrysler Corpora-
tion owns the property south of this right-of-way, and he personally owns the property north
of this right-of-way. He stated that his automobile agency needs expanding, and they feel
that the only proper way to expand the service facilities is to extend further to the north.
Mr. Touchton entered and took his place with the Commission.
Mr. Crouch stated that it would be possible to build two separate facilities in the .event
that Grand Avenue could not be vacated, but in the interest of convenience and practicality
the vacation of the Avenue and extension of the present building is best for them. He pointed
out that there is very little traffic using Grand Avenue, and that most of that traffic is
connected with the Southside Chrysler Agency.
Mr. Parkinson asked if they had considered trading the property north of Grand Avenue with
the owners of the car-wash which is south of the augo agency, and expanding the use further
south? Mr. Crouch pointed out that their new-car and used-car lots are located to the squth
of their building, and their main traffic circulation is around the building on the south
side. He stated that Chrysler Corporation did own the property on which the car wash is
located.
Mrs. Romans pointed out that there is gas and electrical service in the 30 ft. right-of-wa~
She suggested that an easement should be retained if the street is vacated for the utilities.
If in the future the utility lines were relocated, consideration could then be given to
vacating the easement.
Mr. Parkinson commented that Grand Avenue could not extend east across Broadway. Mr. Lone
agreed, and pointed out that there was indeed very little traffic on Grand Avenue in this
particular block. Mr. Crouch stated that Chenango Avenue was the main traffic artery in
this area. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Romans stated that she had discussed the matter with Public Works Director Waggoner,
and he is of the opinion that the street could be vacated without creating any inconvenience
to the public. Mrs. Romans had checked with the Utility Director , and there are no water or
sewer lines in this block. Mr. Crouch asked if the existing utilities were within the 30 ft.
right-of-way, or if they were on the north to serve the apartment building? He pointed out
that the apartments would be removed for expansion of the auto agency. Mr. Parkinson asked
if the tenants might be inconvenienced by this vacation, and asked if the vacation should be
made effective when the apartment house is vacated? Mr. Crouch stated there was no problem
in that matter; there are no long-term leases from the tenants, only on a month to month
basis. Further discussion ensued.
Touchton moved:
Parkinson seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Coun~il that the 30 ft.
right-of-way on West Grand Avenue between South Broadway and South Acoma
Street be vacated, with easements retained until such time as the utility
departments are willing to release such easements, inasmuch as there
appears to be no problem of accessibility to be caused by this vacation
and adequate access is available from the north at Chenango Avenue .and
from the south at Belleview Avenue to adequately serve the neighborhood.
The motion carried unanimously.
IV. STREET DEDICATION
South Clay Street
CASE #9-68A
March 20, 1968
Mrs. Romans stated that this matter was referred to the Planning Commission by the City Manager
and the City Council. Mr. Fiestner, 2724 West Union, had contacted Mr. Dial about the possibility
of the City maintaining a 16 foot lane which extends south from West Union Avenue for some
distance . The north 500 feet of this lane is dedicated. Mr. Dial had discussed the matter
with Public Works Director Waggoner, and it was determined that it is not the practice of
the City to maintain sub-standard or private roadways. The Planning Commission was then asked
by the City Council to consider whether or not they would recommend that the City accept a
16 ft. dedication in that area for roadway purposes. They considered the matter on March 20,
1968, and it was the decision of the Planning Commission at that time that nothing less than
a 60 ft. roadway should be accepted. Mr. Dial then suggested that the property owners in
the area should be contacted and invited to discuss the matter of access to the area with the
Commission. Mrs. Romans stated that the Planning Commission has had several meetings with
residents of the area regarding the zoning, and it was recognized at that time that additional
access would have to be provided before development of the area could begin. She suggested
that possibly South Clay Street could be ~xtended southward to Mr. Parr's property; this
would give access to several properties that are land-locked.
Mr. Parr asked where the roadway would go after it reached his property? Mrs. Romans stated
this would depend on the type of development the people wanted in the area; it might be to
the advantage of the residents to extend Clay Street when it is dedicated to its standard
width to a point either on the north or south of Mr. Parr's property, and then extend a road-
way west to South Decatur Street. She further stated that if the residents in the area are
not in favor of developing their area and dedicating their streets, the City is not going to
insist upon dedication.
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I 1 · d t · · · Mrs. Maye Ferguson, 2740 West Union Avenue, asked if there were se vi era resi en s inquiring_
about access, or only the one person? Mrs. Romans stated .she unde ti stood that there was one
person, and that this person had not expressed an interest in dedidating additional right-of-
way, but only in having the lane maintained by the City. I
Mrs. Ambler, 5015 South Galapago, stated she felt the area was satisfactory as it is, and
saw no need for further access.
Parkinson moved:
Lentsch seconded: That no further action be taken at this time, and requested that City
Manager Dial be notified that the residents of the area were contacted
as he suggested, and that they are not interested in further street
dedication or development of the area.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Woods thanked the residents of the area for attending to discuss
------------------f Commission.
V. ZONING ORDINANCE INTERPRETATION
Wall Plaque Manufacture in B-2 Zone
this matter with the
CASE #19-68
Mrs. Romans read the following memorandum from Chief Building Inspector Wallace, and the
following letter from E. H. Stephenson.
"June 5, 1968
To Mrs. D. A. Romans, Planning Director
From B. A. Wallace, Chief Building Inspector
Use Not Mentioned in B-2 Zone.
I had an inquiry from Mr. E. H. Stephenson, letter attached, concet ning a business occupation
which is not a specified use in a B-2 Zone.
The following uses might be considered similar in my opinion:
Under B-+ Zone Permitted Principal Uses:
7 -Art galleries
46 -Garden supplies stores
48 -Gift , novelty or souvenir stores
52 -Hobby supply stores
57 -Laboratories, dental or medical
77 -Picture framing
91 -Sign painting shops
Stain Glass Studio -as permitted by the Planning Commission Case
1964.
i o. 24-64, November 4,
The plaques and statues are made of plaster and paints that are not highly combustible.
We would appreciate the Planning Commission considering this use as provided in Section 22A-ll,
Paragraph (16).
Very truly yours,
Beryl A. Wallace"
"Englewood, Colorado
June 4, 1968
Mr. Beryl Wallace
City Building Inspector
Englewood, Color ado
Re: Exception to B-2 Zoning
3051 South Broadway
Dear Mr. Wallace:
I am writing this letter per our conversation of June 3 when you informed me that there is
nothing on your books covering the type of operation that I have a t the above location.
My entire business consists of manufacturing wall plaques for home or office and statues for
homes, patios and yards. These products are made from art .plaster and hydrastone. It will
all be painted and finished in latex and latex enamel all of which is mixed with water. It
is noncombustible and will not burn. There is a retail store in t e front of this building
and the factory will be in the rear part of the building.
I am acquainted with the businessmen and neighbors _in this -block and do not feel that there
would be any complaints to this type of business.
Sincerely yours,
E. H. Stephenson
3946 S. Penn.
Englewood , Colorado"
The matter was discussed quite extensively; Mr. Woods asked if the members felt they had
sufficient information to render a decision at this time? Mr. Carlson suggested that Mr.
Stephen~on be invited ~o the next meeting to explain his proposed use, and that the gentle-
man be informed that display of his merchandise on the sidewalk is not to be permitted.
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It was the concensus of the Commission that the matter be tabled at this time , and the
gentleman be invited to discuss the matter with the Commission at the next meeting.
VI. OFF-STREET PARKING PLAN
3601 South Clarkson
CASE #20-68
Mrs. Romans read the following memo from Chief Building Inspector Wallace, and displayed
the proposed parking plan:
"June 5 , 1968
Mrs. D. A. Romans, Planning Director
From Beryl A. Wallace , Chief Building Inspector
Parking for Medical Clinic at 3601 South Clarkson
Mr. Jim Moorman of Moorman Construction Company, Phone #744-6104, presented the attached
parking plan for a proposed medical building located at 3601 South Clarkson (SW corner of
Hiway #70 and South Clarkson) .
The building will require 66 parking spaces. The plans show 75 spaces and if necessary will
have 6 additional spaces where there are trees which are to remain.
The drainage and curb cuts have been approved by the City Engineer as noted on the plan.
We would appreciate you submitting this to the Planning Commission for their approval.
Sincerely ,
Beryl A. Wallace"
It was noted that the memo stated that the plan has been approved by Assistant City Engineer
Sagrillo as to drainage and curb cuts. Mrs. Romans commented that she feels that in some
locations a 25 ft. curb cut is too narrow to accommodate two-way traffic, and that considera-
tion should be given to this matter in the revision of the Zoning Ordinance. She pointed
out that this plan does not indicate any screening of the parking lot from the adjoining
residential uses.
The location of the curb cuts on both Highway 70 and on South Clarkson Street were considered
by the Commission. Concern was expressed over the proximity to the intersection of the cut
on Highway 7 0 and the northern most cut on South Clarkson Street. It was suggested that if
the cut could not be eliminated on the Highway, that it should be for ingress only, and that
the north cut on Clarkson should be relocated to the south. Diseussion followed ; members
felt that the access to the site is poorly planned, and could cause considerable traffic con-
jestion and create serious problems for both the motorists on Highway 70 and on South
Clarkson Street, and for those persons using the parking lot.
Lone moved:
Parkinson seconded: The plan be received and the staff is directed to further study the
plan.
The motion carried unanimously.
VII. ALLEY VACATION CASE #21-68
3900 S. Fox-Galapago
In 1907, Lot 49 , Block 7, Jackson Broadway Heights, was dedicated for public use, and was
located in such a way as to serve as an alley. Mrs. Romans stated that Public Works Director
Waggoner had brought the matter to her attention, and questioned whether or not it should
not be vacated. There is no access to this alley, as the south 75 feet was vacated in 1947,
and the north end dead-ends at the Denver City Ditch. However, upon investigation by the
staff , it was found that there are utilities in this Lot which the utility departments say
they must have. Discussion followed.
Parkinson moved:
Lentsch seconded: The Public Works Director be notified that the matter has been considered,
and it has been determined that Lot 49, Block 7, Jackson Broadway Heights ,
is needed for utility lines, and it is the determination of the Commission
that the Lot sh0uld be left as is. It should be suggested to the Director
of Public Works that the structures existing in this public area be removed.
The motion carried unanimously.
VIII. FLOYD AVENUE AGREEMENT.
Mrs. Romans stated there was no further information at this time.
IX. DENVER PLANNING BOARD.
Mrs. Romans stated that when she and Chairman Woods attended the ASPO Conference in San
Francisco, they had discussed the possibility of meeting with the Denver Planning Board
with Mr. Phillip Milstein, a member of the Board. Mr. Milstein in turn has contacted Mr.
Kelley, President of the Denver Planning Board, and has suggested a meeting. Mr. Kelley
has written a letter to Mrs. Romans indicating they would be interested in and available
for a joint meeting. Discussion followed. Commission members tenatatively set July 17th
as the date for the joint meeting.
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X. ICRPC
Mrs. Romans stated that the ICRPC is considering a new method of financing their program, and
have suggested a mill levy assessment against participating cities and counties. The maximum
levy would be proposed at .75 mills. She asked if possibly the members were interested in
inviting Mr. Smith or Mr. Johnston, staff members of ICRPC, to a meeting to explain and dis-
cuss this proposal? Mr. Lone stated that he felt the way it was prese ~ted at the ICRPC
meeting that it was a back-door approach to Urban Cooperative government. Mr. Carlson
commented that he had viewed the budget of ICRPC with and without this /proposal, and that
he felt that this is a good idea. Further discussion followed. Membe ~s again suggested
possibly some date in July for a meeting with Mr. Smith or Mr. Johnsto*, and directed Mrs.
Romans to make the arrangements.
XI. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT.
Mrs. Romans gave members a copy of a Planned Unit Development which Mr. Howard Osborne, a
part-time employee of the Planning Department, has written. Mr. Osbor e used this subject
for his Architectural Thesis at Colorado University, and she felt tha ~ the City might take
advantage of the extensive study and research that has been put into this report. She
stated she is suggesting a meeting on June 12th to review this matter. Discussion followed.
Members agreed that a dinner meeting at 6:00 P.M. or 6:30 P.M. would e satisfactory.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. /
Gertrude G. Welty
Recording Secretary
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MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENPATION OF THE CITY
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. I
DATE: June 5, 1968
SUBJECT: I VACATION OF WEST GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN BROADWAY-AqOMA
RECOMMENDATION:
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Touchton moved: /
Parkinson seconded: The Planning Coilll.llission recommend to the City Co~ncil that the 30 ft.
right-of-way on West Grand Avenue between South i roadway and South Acoma
Street be vacated, with easements retained until such time as the utility
departments are willing to release such easementf, inasmuch as there
appears to be no problem of accessibility to be caused by this vacation,
and adequate access is available from the north at Chenango Avenue and
from the south at Belleview Avenue to adequately , serve the neighborhood.
The motion carried unanimously.
By Order of the City Planning
and Zoning Commission.
Gertrude G. Welty
Recording Secretary
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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JUNE 26, 1968 I
I. CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order by Chairm~n Woods at 8:00 P.M.
Members present:
Members absent:
Carlson; Lone; Lentsch; Parkinson; Woods
Criswell, City Attorney
Romans, Ex-officio
Touchton
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Mr. Woods welcomed the audience to the meeting, and introduced the members of the Commission
and staff to the audience.
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II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of June 5, 1968 were to be considered! for approval.
Lentsch moved:
Carlson seconded: The Minutes of June 5, 1968, be approved as wr/itten.
The motion carried unanimously.
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