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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-05-07 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 1151 V. D. SCHLEGELMILCH 325 West Belleview REZONING R-2-A to R-3-B CASE #14-69B · March 19, 1969 February 19, 1969 Touchton moved: Parkinson seconded: The matter of the rezoning request by Mr. Schlegelmilch be raised from the table. The motion carried unanimously. The information presented at the Public Hearing on March 19, 1969, was discussed by the Planning Commission members. Possible ways of developing this site were discussed. Mr. Lone stated he didn't feel that any additional access cuts onto Belleview Avenue were desirable, and felt that perhaps access could be provided from Grand Avenue. Further dis- cussion foLlowed. Mr. Parkinson pointed out that there were some quite nice single-family residential uses in the area to the west, and he did not feel that it was unfeasible to develop this site under the present zoning, which is R-2-A. Mrs. Romans mentioned the possibility of applying the Plann~d Unit Development proposal to sites such as this one under the revised zoning ordinance, whereby a developer is tied to a specific ''plan'' and not given blanket approval for whatever the zone classification permits. The vacant multi _ family land to the east of the subject site was then discussed. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The rezoning request filed by Mr. D. Schlegelmilch be denied for the following reasons: (1) A Public Hearing was held, at which Public Hearing it was shown that similarly zoned land to the east of this subject site is undeveloped and has been so since it was first zoned to R-3-B in 1963. (2) It has not been shown by the appl:icant that the subject property cannot be developed under the present R-2-A zoning. (3) The changes in the surrounding area since this site was zoned R-2-A in 1963 have not been such as to indicate a need for the rezoning of this property at this time. (4) Petitions in opposition to the request were filed, which petitions contained 43 signatures of residents in the area. All property owners but one across the alley to the west on Delaware Street signed the petition in opposition. (5) There was no one present at the public hearing in favor of the re- zoning, and there were ten persons present in opposition to the rezoning. The motion carried unanimously. VI. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Romans stated that a joint City Council-Planning Commission meeting has been set for May 19th, 6:00 P.M., at Hey Louie's Restaurant. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Kenneth Carlson will be the Commission representative at the ASPO ·convention in Cincinnati April 20 -24. Mr. Thorney's rezoning application and hearing before Council on the 3000 block South Delaware was discussed. The Pecos-Windermere street name change was again considered. No action was taken, and the matter will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. It was decided not to hold a meeting of the Commission on April 23, 1969, inasmuch as the Director and Mr. Carlson would be out of town. If it is necessary to transact business be- fore the May 7th meeting, a special meeting can be called. Lone moved: Touchton seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 7, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:15 P. M. by Vice-Chairman Lentsch. Members Present: Members Absent: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Touchton Romans, Ex-officio Woods, Parkinson Also present: City Attorney Criswell; Mr. Nate Burt; Mr. Harry Arken; Mr. Bill Crouch Page 1152 II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Lentsch stated the minutes of April 9, 1969, were to be considered for approval. Carlson moved: Lone seconded: The Minutes of. April 9, 1969, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. NATE BURT CASE #19-69 S. Broadway/W. Lehow Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Burt is leasing land on the west side of South Broadway, just south of West Lehow Avenue. An aerial photo and the land use map of the area were displayed for the Commission. Mr. Burt has purchased land that Mr. Thorney owned in the area, and he has a 50 year lease on this property owned by Mr. Bowman. Mr. Burt has plans to locate a restaurant on this property fronting on Broadway approximately 180 ft. south of the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant that is there now. Mr. Burt also wants to construct a car wash with frontage on West Lehow Avenue just to the west of the service station at the corner of Broadway and Lehow. Mrs. Romans pointed out that this land has been subdivided as Block 17 and Block 18 of Interurban Addition. She stated that she, Public Works Director Waggoner, Assistant City Engineer Sagrillo, and Mr. Burt had discussed the problem, and that the City staff is con- cerned that the property could be developed in such a way that an inner portion of it would be land-locked. She pointed out that access must be provided to a dedicated street from this property if .it is to be developed. Mr. Burt stated that a 25 ft. private access way has been provided just north of the Kentucky Roast Beef restaurant, ~o serve the parking lots for this restaurant and the Kentucky Fried Chicken, and that it has been necessary to enlarge these lots since the restaurants opened. Mr. Burt stated that the proposed car wash which will front on Lehow Avenue, will be self- service and automatic. Mr. Burt stated that they are considering a motor lodge development for the interior parcel of land, and that there will be access to the motor lodge from both South Broadway and from West Lehow. Mr. Burt stated that he felt this area has been an eye- sore to the city, and he feels the proposed development will make this a very attractive area. He stated they are in the ,process of moving fill dirt into the area now. Mr. Burt stated that if they can purchase the McSpadden property to the south, they intend to straighten the creek and, if economically feasible, possible tile it. M~. Burt pointed out that this proposal will be extremely expensive. Mr. Harry Arken, Mr. Burt's partner in the proposal, entered and discussed the proposal wi1h the Commission. Mr. Arken agreed that if the interior parcel were not developed as "one development" there would be considerable problem to provide access to it, and it might be land locked. He stated that they are fully aware of this problem, and have no intention of having a piece of property that is land locked and will, therefore, provide entrance to the land from Broadway and from Lehow. Mr. Arken also stated that the property will be developed as one unit to help eliminate the access problem. Mr. Arken stated that they . are trying to purchase the Mcspadden property, but they are not really counting that property in their development at this time. He stated that there are "tax" problems connected with that particular parcel of land, and he isn't su~e whether or not the McSpadden's will sell. Mrs. Romans asked what effect the straightening of the creek would h.ave on the residents to the south of this land? Mr. Criswell stated that the velocity of drainage could not be in- creased, but other than that restriction, there were no legal problems. Mr. Arken stated that they had contacted the State on the matter, and that there would be no problem whatso- ever. Mr. Burt and Mr. Arken thanked the Commission for their consideration of the matter. Discussion ensued. It was suggested by Mr. Criswell that a waiver to the requirements of §21.3-3 and §21.3-4(a)(2) of the Subdivision Regulations be drawn as provided in §21.3-4(b) stating that the plot be developed as one parcel .with frontage on ,South Broadway and West Le how Avenue. Further brief discussi.on followed. Touchton moved: Lone seconded: That a subdivision waiver be qrawn stipulating that no further division of the land than shown on plans submitted at this meeting will take place, and that the centric parcel will be developed as one use with frontage on South Broadway and West Lehow Avenue. The motion carried unanimously. IV. BILL CROUCH 5001 S. Broadway ALLEY VACATION Broadway I A coma CASE #20-69 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Crouch has requested the vacation of the remaining portion of the north-south alley in the 5000 block of South Broadway-South Acoma, and the access way which runs east and west to South Acoma St. thru a portion of Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Harlem 2nd Addition. The Planning Commission vacated the north half of the alley in 1964, and it was at this time that the access way between the .alley and South Acoma was acquired. Mr. Crouch now has acquired or has contract to purchase the remainder of the entire block, and would like to have the alleys v~cated to facilitate the expansion of his Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. Mrs. Romans also noted that West Grand Avenue between South Broadway and South . Acoma has been vacated by the City. Easements were retained in the alleyway which was vaca~ed in 1964, and upon contacting all city utility departments, and public utility companies, they again ask that easements be retained in this requested vacation. Mr. Crouch stated that he and the Chrysler Corporation own the entire block now, and he di~ cussed expansion plans. Further discussion followed. I I I I I I Touchton moved: Lone seconded: Page 1153 The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the vacation of the alley adjacent to Lots 13 through 24, and 25 through 36, Block 8, Harlem Second Addition, and the alleyway running east and west through portions of Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Harlem Second Addition, be approved; however, it is requested that an easement .for utilities be retained in lieu of the north-south portion of the alley. The motion carried unanimously. V. RONALD JOHNSON Princeton and S. Cherokee Street REZONING R-1-C to R-3-B CASE #21-69 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Ronald Johnson has file d an application for rezoning of Lots 19 through 23, Block 19, Jackson's Broadway Heights. The fee has been paid. The application was discussed. Lone moved: Carlson seconded: The application be received and Hearing date set for June 17, 1969. The property to be posted, and notice given in the o fficial City news- paper. The motion carried unanimously. VI. USE NOT MENTIONED Machine Shop in B-2 CASE #22-69 Mrs. Romans stated that a Mr. Dewey, of Van Schaack, has indicated that he is interested in putting a machine shop in a B-2 Zone District. This use is not mentioned as a permitted use in the B-2 Zone District in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Romans noted that the B-2 District permits all uses in the B-1 District, which district limits the size o f motors to not more than five horsepower. Mrs .. Romans also noted that the Commission has approved the muffler replacement shop and a transmission shop in the B-2 District , both uses o f which were not mentioned as permitted uses; however, they had not approved an earlier request for an auto repair shop in the B-2 Zone District. Discussion f ollowed. Mr. Lone suggested that the gentleman be contacted and asked for further information on his proposal. VII. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Parking Plans CASE #27-68 April 9, 1969 Mrs. Romans stated that at the last meeting, the parking plans o f the First National Bank had been approved; however, the Commission was of the opinion that the spaces f or the drive-in windows and the night deposit /commercial windows could not be counted toward "parking spaces". A memorandum was sent to Chief Building Inspector Wallace stating this, and he referred the plans to Mr. Winton, the architect for the bank. The plans have been resubmitted deleting these spaces, and indicating that they have supplied exactly the number of spaces that are required by ordinance. Discussion followed. No further action was deemed necessary. VIII. DISCUSS I ON. Mr. Criswell discussed his recent trip to Fort Worth, Texas, for the purpose of discussing with the officials of HUD our proposed park program. Mr. Criswell discussed the several Federal Aid programs which the City could participate in at the present time should they so desire. Mr. Criswell stated that credit could be given the City for street paving, sewers, curb and gutters, water service, etc. To participate, the City must have a program to keynote the areas that are in need of redevelopment, and a program for the relocation of persons who might be displaced by a redevelopment program. The City must also have a "master plan", zoning ordinance , housing code, electrical code, building code, etc. and a workable program which has been certified by HUD. Mrs. Romans presented members with copies of the Comprehensive Plan which was prepared by the staff last Fall. She discussed the several projects that are underway, such as the revision of the Land Use Study, and the Zoning Ordinance. She stated that many cities contract for such work to be done by a consultant; for instance, Boulder has hired a consultant to revised their Zoning Ordinance at some $150.00 per day, plus expenses. This work has been underway eight months, and is not yet completed. Aurora has contracted to have their Comprehensive Plan prepared by a consultant for a reported $100,000. Mrs. Romans felt that this work could be done by the staff --if we had sufficient personnel --at con- siderably below the cost of these other cities. She pointed out that on the revision of the Zoning Ordinance, the revision must progress with the aid of legal advice, and that it has been very difficult to find time when both she and the City Attorney can work on it. Further discussion followed. Mr . Criswell stated that in his opinion this Planning Off ice has more information than any other planning office in the metro area, and possibly in the state, an::l . that it would not be too difficult to provide the neces sa ry information to the Federal Govern~ .. ment should the City decide to apply for assistance, if there were adequate staff available, or if the present staff were free to concentrate on these matters. Mr.Criswell commented that it was very important to reach an agreement with the City Council on the future for the city. He stated that he didn't think that the Master Plan itself would have to be presented to the Federal Government to obtain federal aid, but that we would have to show that we have the ordinances and guides that are required. For instance, he stated that we are one of the few Cities that have a Housing Code, so that would be in our favor. Mr. Criswell pointed out where aid could have been obtained in the Northwest Englewood area with a "plan" on the installation of the sewer, the paving of streets in the other areas of town. He pointed out that just a little "rescheduling" of projects could be very advantageous to the City in the matter of obtaining aid. Page 1154 Mrs. Romans directed their consideration to the Drainage Plan of the Master Plan. The standard project flood plain is indicated on one of the maps, and she stated that she was recommending in the revised Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that this flood plain area as established by the Corps of Engineers be superimposed over the Zoning Map, thereby restricting lumber yards, mobile homes, storing of automobiles --operable or otherwise --and any other floatable material from this area. These uses were proved to be the most damaging in the 1965 flood, and may be again. She stated that this section of the zoning map could be reviewed after the construction of the Chatfield and Mt. Carbon dams on Plum Creek and Bear Creek, respectively, at which time the aforementioned restrictions might be able to be removed. Further discussion followed. Commission members were asked to thoroughly review the Master Plan in preparation for a work session concentrating on the projected plans and goals for the City. Mr. Carlson discussed the ASPO Convention in Cincinnati, and stated that Federal Aid had been the topic for numerous discussions there. Mr. Carlson discussed other facets of the Convention. Mrs. Romans also briefly discussed the ASPO Convention, and also discussed the Transportation Convention which she has been attending in Denver for the past few days. IX. MEETINGS Mrs. Romans mentioned that the State Highway Department is giving a luncheon on May 10 for Mr. Kreiling who is retiring from that Department. Those who wished to attend were asked io make reservations immediately. Mrs. Romans stated that the Council of Governments has changed the time for their meeting from the third Tuesday afternoon of each month to the third Wednesday night. This would mean that Mr. Lone, our represenative to COG, would miss either our meeting on Wednesday evening, or the COG meeting. Discussion followed. It was determined that our meeting time . should be changed to Tuesday night following the City Council meetings in order that Mr. Lone would be able to continue to .represent the City at the Council of Governments. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting .. The ~otion carried, and the meeting ad- journed at 11:00 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: May 7, 1969 Alley Vacation The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the vacation of the alley adjacent to Lots 13 through 24, and 25 through 36, Block 8, Harlem Second Ad dition, and the alleyway running east and west through portions of Lots 15 and 16, Block 8, Harlem Second Addition, be approva:l; however, it is requested that an easement for utilities be retained in lieu of the north-south portion of the alley. Respectfully submitted, 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 20, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was cailed to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson; Lone; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Lentsch; Parkinson -- - --- --- ---- - -- --- --- - I I I