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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-08-07 PZC MINUTESPage 1080 (3) Bulkheads, elevator penthouses, observation towers, trans- mission towers, chimneys, ventilators, and smoke stacks, skylights, derricks, conveyors, water towers and tanks, fire t0wers, hose towers, cool-ing towers, grain elevators, or other structures where the manufacturing process requires a greater height , may exceed the height limitation, provided that such structures above the height limitations specified in this Chapter shall not be allowed for the purpose of pro- viding additional floor space, and, provided further , that they are set back one (1) foot from all lot lines for each additional foot in height. (4) The height of any building or structure to be constructed in the R-3-A, R-3-B, B-1 and B-2 Zone Districts, or the gross floor area of any building or structure in the I-1 and I-2 Zone Districts, may be increased beyond the maximum specified in this Chapter by resolution of City Council, subject to the following conditions: (a) Any applicant for permission to construct a building or structure in excess of the limitations set forth in Chapter 22 in any of the above Zone Districts shall file an application therefor with the Planning and Zoning Commission, which Commission shall consider the same and shall make a report and recommendation upon the matter to the City Council. In such considera- tion, the said Commission shall not be required to hold a public hearing or to give public notice of such applica- tion or consideration. (b) Upon receipt of the report and recommendation f rom the Commission, City Council shall schedule a public hearing upon such application and shall give public notice thereof in the manner required by Section 22.8 hereof. (c) In considering the application, both the Commission and Council shall be guided by the following criteria: (i) The effect of the increased height or floor area on adjacent property including the effect on light, air and ventilation. (ii) The availability and suitability of private off- street parking. (iii) The location of the structure with reference to fire, health and safety f actors. (iv) Such other factors as may affect the public health, safety and welfare. (d) No application shall be approved until written evidence has been received from the City Fire Department and Department of Public Work~ that ,the preliminary plans for the proposed building or improvement include adequate features for fire protection and public safety. (e) All expense occasioned by the application shall be paid by the applicant, including any necessary economic feasibility studies or other planning surveys deemed necessary either by the Commission or by City Council , which studies or surveys will be furnished by applicant upon request. The motio n c arried unanimously. By Order of the City Planning a n d Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 1968 The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Woods at 7:40 P.M. Members present: Members absent: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson ; Woods D. A. Romans, Ex-officio J. A. Criswell, City Attorney Touchton - -- ------ --- --- --- - I I I I Page 1081 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated that the Minutes of ~uly 31, 1968, were to be considered for approval. Lentsch moved: Parkinson seconded: The minutes be approved as written. Mr. Carlson stated that he felt Paragraph #2, Page 4, was in error as his remarks had been recorded; he had not questioned the veto power of the Building Department, but of the Fire Department. He recalled that he had stated that he felt that veto power was the responsi- bility of the Building Department, but not of another department. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: Discussion followed. The Minutes of July 31, 1968, be amended, Paragraph #2, Page 4, to stat~ that Mr. Carlson did not question the veto power of both the Fire Depart- ment and the Building Department, but only of the Fire Department. Mr. Woods called for the vote on the proposed amendment; the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Woods called for the vote on the motion by Mr. Lentsch, as amended; the motion carried unanimously. III. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ENGLEWOOD Height Exception CASE #25-68A July 10, 1968 A request has been made by the First National Bank of Englewood to exceed the maximum permitted height in the construction of their new bank building at Highway #70 and South Cherokee, pur- suant to the provisions of §22.5-7a of the Municipal Code. The following memorandums were presented to the Commission for their information: Chief Building Inspector Wallace: "We have checked over the preliminary plan for the pro- posed 12 story First National Bank Building, designed by Architects Langdon and Wilson, which they plan to build .on the groupd south of the C~ty Hall between South Elati and South Cherokee. "These plans show a beautifully designed building which will certainly be a valuable addition to the City. "The specifications .seem to comply with our codes and ordinances. Of course the structural as well as the mechanical cannot be checked out until the final plans are submitted. Fire Chief Sovern: "The drawings and plans for the building have been reviewed by the Fire Department personnel with favo~able comments. "The specifications comply with reasonable safety precautions. We concur with the con- struction of the building." . Utilities Director Dobratz: "Please be advised that the existing water pressures within the City would not be capable of serving high rise buildings (such as the proposed First National Bank Building and the proposed apartment building at Ithipa and Delaware). "As in the case of the Continental Bank Building ·, it would be necessary for the owners to install the proper equipment to elevate the water to the height needed for domestic service as well as fire protection. The Continental Bank Building is serviced by pumps in the basement." Mr. Val Hoyt stated he was an attorney for the F.irst National Bank, and that Mr. Eachon apd Mr. Traynor were present to answer any questions that the Commission might have on the pro- posed bank building. Mr. Eachon stated that plans for the proposed building have been presented to the Building Department. He gave members a copy of a leasing brochure the bank has developed, and in- dicated the model of the proposed building, which had been set up in the Council Chambers for the Commission's consideration. He stated the n~w bank building will have 13 levels, not including the penthouse. He stated there would be a total of 1963, 000 sq., ft. in the building, with 160,000 net rentable floor area. It will be equipped with four high-speed elevators. He stated that in his opinion, the building will be equal to or better than any other office building in the Denver metropolitan area. He stated there will be a new concept of air conditioning and heating incorporated in the building, whereby air conditioning and heating will be controlle~ floor by floor. The architect for the building is from the Los Angeles area, and the building is desigped to mee~ all specifications for buildings in the Los Angeles area as to earthquakes, etc. Mr. Eachon stated that at this time, the plans for the First National Bank do not include any parking structures, but they will use surface parking. There will be approximately 706 parking spaces, and the Zoning Ordinance requires 533 sp~ces .. He stated he felt that adequate parking was important to competition, and that they were presenting to potential leasees one designated parking space for each 400 sq. ft. of rented space. He stated that the drive-in facilities will encompass the western portion of the bank property, which will be nicely landscaped; however, he questioned whether the lake and fountain as had been shown on the model could indeed be placed there. Mr. Eachon further discussed the parking situation; he stated that parking structures had initially been planned, but after study of the economics of such construction, it was decided that it was not feasible at this time. The bank has purchased additional property, cheaper than they could have built the parking structures, and feel that this is the way to go at the present time. He stated that the construction on the building alone will run about $4,100,000 and the ground in addition to that, so that the total investment will come close to $6,000,000. Mr. Lentsch asked where the approaches to the drive-in windows were? Mr. Eachon replied that the approaches would be from South Cherokee Circle. He stated that a study had been conducted by Harmon, O'Donnell and Henninger, and that they had recommended that approaches to the bank be from Cherokee Street and Cherokee Circle. There will be no vehicular en- trances or exits on Hampden Avenue itself. Mr. Eachon stated that there could be approximately 1900 employees, more or less, in the building when it is completed and fully leased. Page 1082 Mr. Hoyt stated that a heliport is planned for the top of the building , and asked that the revised zoning ordinance include such use. Mr. Criswell stated there had been a number of cases wherein a runway is considered the same as a ,street, and that the matter could be re- solved. Mr. Eachon stated the bank officials still had to talk to the FAA, but that they have had several inquiries from persons interested in such a use. Mr. Lone stated that he was concerned about the memorandum from the Director of Utilities, which states that the water pressure in Englewood is insufficient to provide service to high- rise buildings such as is proposed by the bank. He asked if pumps were being considered to provide adequate pressure to the upper floors? Mr. Eachon stated that if pumps were required, they would be installed. He pointed out that there is one prospective tenant that has asked that three floors be "sprinklered" to accommodate his business. Mrs. Romans asked if the Bank still planned a tunnel , from the shopping center underground parking to their property under Elati Street? Mr. Eachon stated that a study had been done on this matter, and it was figured to cost approximately $500 per foot to put the tunnel in, and the matter has more or less been dropped. Mr. Parkinson asked how many cars would be accommodated in the drive-in portion of the bank? Mr. Eachon stated that there will be eight drive-in windows to start with, and that three or four more may be added if necessary. There will be room to stack 23 cars for these windows on the bank property. Mr. Parkinson asked if the Bank had a time-table for construction? Mr. Eachon stated they had hoped to break ground by the first or middle of October, at the latest. Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The matter be tabled. The motion carried unanimously. IV . CAMPBELL-LEUZZI-MARSHALL 3500 South Delaware St. CASE #22-68A June 26, 1968 Mr. Don Marshall stated he represented Dr. Campbell and Mr. Leuzzi, who are owners of property in the 3500 block of South Delaware, and are proposing construction of a 12 story apartment building. There will be a total of 91 apartments, plus two guest units. They will have a total of 117 parking spaces, which includes 24 spaces across the street on Delaware; this will give them approximately 1.3 spaces per unit. Mrs. Romans asked if this was including parking for the medical center? Mr. Marshall stated that this was parking for the apartment house only; they have other parking for the medical center. Mr. Marshall stated that a study had been done by Equitable Life, and that there is a need for high-rise apartments in the south metro area. He pointed out that there will be increased demand for apartments from employees working in the shopping center, and that in addition, the proposed bank building will have close to 1900 employees, some of whom undoubtedly will want housing near their place of employment. Mr. Lentsch asked what type pump would be needed to provide the proper water pressure for the upper floors of the building? Mr. Marshall replied that no city could provide water pressure for high rise buildings without the aid of pumps or some other method of increasing the pressure, and that such means of providing the pressure was something that would have to be considered in the construction of the buildings. He stated that he felt very definitely that pumps would be used in this building. Mrs. Romans stated that the property to the east of the proposed apartment building, owned by Mr. Oliner, would be the property most affected by the proposal. She asked if anyone had talked to Mr. Oliner? Mr. Marshall stated that an inquiry was made as to whether or not the property was for sale, and that a price of $70,000 or thereabouts was quoted as the asking price. He stated he did not feel that the property would be worth $70,000 for low density residential use. Dr. Campbell stated that he did talk to Mr. Oliner, and that it is his impression that the land is for sale, but Mr. Oliner wants $75,000 for the property. He stated that he asked Mr. Oliner if they would oppose an apartment building in the area, and that Mr. Oliner stated that he feels an apartment building will degrade land values. Mr. Marshall commented that he felt it would be difficult to obtain $75,000 for any piece of property the size of Mr. Oliner's and stated that Dr. Campbell and Mr. Leuzzi had purchased property to the north of Oliner's and paid $3.00 per sq. ft. Mr. Criswell asked, under the present ordinance with no unusual setbacks, what could the height of the apartment house be? Mr. Marshall stated that possibly it could be four or five floors, but that to put such a building on this property would not be feasible. Mr. Lone. commented that a building four or five stories high would obviate the view as much as a 12 or 13 story building. Mr. Marshall stated that he felt there was no other location where such a building could be located if not on this site; the elevation is naturally low, there is adequate parking, and there is adjacent open space. Dr. Campbell building; on there is the parking lot. Lone moved: pointed out that there would be open space on three sides of the proposed the west, where there is the First National Bank parking lot; on the south where Denny Miller Ball Park; and on the north, where there will be the off-street He felt this was a logical location for the proposed apartment building. Parkinson seconded: The matter be tabled. The motion carried unanimously. ------- ------- - I I I I Page 1083 Ill (B). FIRST NATIONAL BANK Height E~ception CASE #25-68A July 10, 1968 Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The matter of the request for height exception by the First National Bank be removed from the table. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the request for height exception for the proposed First National Bank Building be ap- proved for the following reasons: (1) The increased height will cause no undue prejudicial effect on adjoining properties; (2) The plan that has been presented shows there is sufficient private off-street parking available; (3) The structure is located as to provide ready access for fire, health, and safety services; (4) The proposal presents no other prejudicial factors concerning health, safety and welfare. The motion carried unanimously. VI (B). CAMPBELL-LEUZZl-MARSHALL 3500 S. Delaware St. CASE #22-68A Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The matter of the height exception requested by Dr. Campbell, and Messrs. Leuzzi and Marshall, be raised from the table. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the request for height exception for an apartment building in the 3500 block of South Delaware made by Dr. Campbell, Mr. Leuzzi, and Mr. Marshall, be approved for the following reasons: (1) The effect of the increased height will have no prejudicial effect on adjacent properties, which are also zoned for multi-family use; (2) There is sufficient private off-street parking provided adjacent to and on the same building site as the proposed building; (3) The location of the building is such that there will be ready access by fire, health and safety agencies of the City; (4) There are no other factors prevailing, which are prejudicial to the adjacent properties. The motion carried unanimously. V. KENT VILLAGE ANNEXATION CASE #29-68 Mrs. Romans reported that an annexation petition from Kent Village had been received by the City Clerk's office this afternoon. VI. MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONVENTION Planning Section ~ --- Mrs. Romans stated that at Municipal League Conventions, there are sections for practically every city function with the exception of Planning. Persons interested in Planning are trying to get an indication from the various Planning Departments whether or not .a special section devoted to Planning should be incorporated into the League program. Discussion followed. The Commission members agreed that Mrs. Romans should notify the Municipal League officials that the City of Englewood does feel that it would be beneficial to have a section devoted to Planning incorporated into the League Program. VII. CITY HALL PURCHASE As a point of information in relation to the City public facilities, Mr. Criswell discussed the imminent purchase of the City Hall by the City of Englewood. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary Page 1084 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION : Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: August 7, 1968 Height Exception Request by First National Bank The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the request for height exception for the proposed First National Bank Building be ap- proved for the following reasons: (1) The increased height will cause no undue prejudicial effect on ad- joining properties ; (2) The plan that has been presented shows there is sufficient private off-street parking available ; (3) The structure is located as to provide ready access for fire, health, and safety services; (4) The proposal presents no other prejudicial factors concerning health, safety and welfare. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. 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: August 7, 1968 Height Exception for Apartment Building at South Delaware and West Ithaca Avenue The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the request for height exception for an apartment building in the 3500 block of South Delaware made by Dr. Campbell , Mr. Leuzzi , and Mr. Marshall, be approved for the following reasons: (1) The effect of the increased height will have no prejudicial effect on adjacent properties, which are also zoned for multi- family use; (2) There is sufficient private off-street parking provided adjacent to and on the same building site as the proposed building ; (3) The location of the building is such that there will be ready access by fire, health and safety agencies of the City ; (4) There are no other factors prevailing, which are prejudicial to the adjacent properties. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, By Or der of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I