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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-10 PZC MINUTESPage 1160 Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Comprehensive Plan, with the suggested addenda, be adopted as the Comprehensive Plan for the City of .Englewood. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans was directed to contact the City Attorn.ey to request that a Bill for Ordinance be available at the next meeting of the City Council. ----- -- - --- - - --- ----- III. FUTURE MEETINGS. Mrs. Romans gave members a copy of correspondence to Mr. Dial from Mr . Von Frellick in r ega r d to the location of the Columbine Freeway. This matter has been requested by Mr. Dial to be considered at our next meeting. Other matters which will be. on the agenda were mentioned. Mrs. Romans mentioned the Municipal League meeting at Vail, Colorado. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *· * * * * * * * I . CALL TO ORDER. Members present: Members absent: CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 10, 1969 Carlson; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson A quorum was not present, therefore a discussion session was held beginning at 8:25 P.M. All citizens attending the meeting were told. that those members. of the Commission present did not constitute a quorum, and that therefore, no action could be taken at this meeting, but that these matters would be considered at the next meeting. -- - - - - -- - -- - - -- - -- -- -- - - - -- -- -- II. IX>N WEAKLAND Weakland Greenpouse? SUBDIVISION WAIVER CASE #27-69 Mrs. Romans displayed a land use map o f Mr. Weakland's property, which is in the core of a block bounded on the Nortn by East Cornell Avenue, on the east by South Ogden Street, on the South by East Dartmouth Avenue, and on the West by South Clarkson Street. Homes have been built fronting onto these streets leaving this core property landlocked with the exception of a 20 ft. dedication designated . as East Dartmouth Place, which extends westerly some 330 ft. from South Ogden Street. This street is 215 ft. South of East Cornell Avenue and until a few years ago , was known as Dolphin Court. Three houses have been built using this "street" as access ; each of these homes being under separate ownership. The City also has the right- of-way for a 20 ft. alley and an 8 ft. alley in this same vicinity. Mr. Weakland owns 1.65+/- acres of land in the core of this area, and an extension of the parcel out onto East Cornell Avenue. This .portion of his land has a house built on it with 98 ft. frontage on Cornell and some 12,250 square feet of area which could be assigned to that house were the property to be divided. In all, Mr. Weakland owns approximately 1.9 acres .of unplatted land which has 30 foot frontage on East Dartmouth Place. The inner parcel is developed with a greenhouse which Mr. Weakland is operati~g, and which is a non-conforming use, and a small frame house which he is renting. This house has no access to any street without cutting across another property owner's land. Mr. Weakland has signed a contract to sell the residential property fronting on East Cornell Avenue to a Mr. Lunders, and it is this proposed sale which has brought the need for a sub- division of the land or subdivision waiver to our attention. Were this parcel to be sold, there would be no access onto a street other than the 30 ft. section on East Dartmouth Place. With the f~ontage on East Cornell sold, Mr. Weakland's land is, for all practical purposes, landlocked, with no access onto a public street or no way for fire equipment to reach the greenhouse or the rental unit. Mr . Weakland stated that he does not intend to redevelop the inner portion of his property for another four or five years, but will continue to rent the small frame house and to operate the greenhouse. He does, however, want to sell the residential property which fronts on East Cornell Avenue. City Attorney Criswell entered and took his place with the Commission. The discussion thus far was reviewed for Mr. Criswell. Discussion on access possibilities followed. Mr. Criswell reviewed that the Subdivision Regulations provide that each parcel of land must abut on a dedicated public street in order for the owner of the parcel to obtain a building permit. He did feel that a 20 ft. roadway was an adequate accessway. Mr. Criswell also pointed out that the Subdivision Regulations provide that land may not be sold .unless a Subdivision Plat is filed, or a waiver to the Subdivision Regulations obtained from the Planning Commission. Further discussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated that she had discussed the situation with Public Works Director Waggoner, I I I I I I Page 1161 and he had stated that if an accessway less than that normally required could be obtained, and the Fire Department said they could maneuver their vehicles in ~hat width, that he would approve the lesser width in this instance. Mr. Criswell discussed the possibility of ob- taining a 25 ft. wide street extending south of East Cornell to Dartmouth Place, placing a cul-de-sac at this point, and possibly vacating a portion of Dartmouth Place. Further dis- cussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated that the question was: Would the Planning Commission approve the sale of the residential property fronting on East Cornell prior to providing proper access to the inner property? Mr. Carlson indicated that he felt the total problem should be solved before the land was sold; that as far as land having frontage on a dedicated street, we didn't have the problem now, but would have when the land was sold. He also pointed out that if Mr. Weakland seriously contemplated the 25 ft. street extending southward from East Cornell, that it would be easier to reserve the strip from this property before it was sold, than it would be to try to obtain it after he had sold it. He felt that Mr. Weakland should try to talk to Mr. Clayton, owner of property immediately to the east, and see if Mr. Clayton would be willing to dedicate the west 12-1/2 ft. of his property which adjoins Mr. Weakland's property on East Cornell Avenue on the east, for a street. Mr. Weakland could then dedicate the east 12-1/2 ft. of his property, and have a right-of-way width of 25 ft. tot a 1. Mr. Lunders, who has the contract to purchase the property fronting on East Cornell Avenue from Mr. Weakland, commented that he felt there would be problems if East Dartmouth Place was relied upon for access, as it is too narrow. Further discussion followed. The members present stated that they felt it would be best if Mr. Weakland would work out his access problems for the entire parcel before he is per- mitted to divide it in any way. Mr. Woods assured Mr. Weakland that the Commission members who were not present would be informed of this discussion, and that at such time as he had a plan for development for his area which provides adequate access to contact the Planning Department to discuss the matter of the Subdivision requirements. III. MR. JACK BENEDICT 3066 S. Clarkson SUBDIVISION WAIVER Mr. Benedict was present for the discussion. CASE #25-69A May 20, 1969 Mrs. Romans stated that at the last meeting, the request by Mr. Benedict for a subdivision waiver for sale of unplatted land at 3066 South Clarkson Street was considered. There is a slight "jog" in the legal description, apparently to avoid a garage on the north half of the parcel, but the Commission asked that Mr. Benedict attend this meeting for further clarifica- tion. Mr. Benedict stated that Mr. Keith Dryden had purchased this land from Mr. Busch, 3066 South Clarkson Street, and had wanted to purchase as much frontage as possible, preferably 60 feet. However, because of the location of the garage on the north half of the property, it was im- possible to sell the parcel to the 60 ft. width at the rear of the lot; thus the "jog" in the legal description. Discussion followed. It was noted that the side yard setback for a garage in an R-1-C Zone District is a minimum of 3 ft. and if the legal description did not take this fact into consideration, Mr. Benedict should go before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for a variance. This matter could be solved, however, by amending the legal description to maintain the minimum 3 ft. distance as required by the Ordinance. Further discussion followed. Mr. Criswell stated that he felt there was no problem with the "jog", and that a corrective instrument to maintain the minimum side yard would be all that would be required in addition to the subdivision waiver. Further discussion followed. Again, the Commission could not take action, but Mr. Benedict was advised that the legal description be amended and submitted prior to formal action by the Commission. IV. ZUIDER ZEE PARKING ~ .-- - --- - - - CASE #26-69A May 20, 1969 Mr. Malone was present for th~ discussion, as were Messrs. Aiken, Blackstock and Johnson. Mr. Aiken is Construction Superintendent for Zuider Zee; Mr .. Blackstock is the architect, and Mr. Johnson is a representative of Petry Construction Company. Mr .. Malone, as the attorney for Zuider Zee, stated that the recommendation of the Planning Commission of May 20th that wheel stops or curbing be placed the length of the parking lot which abuts South Jason Street was the point of discussion. The restaurant officials feel that they must have access directly to South Jason Street. Mr. Malone did not feel that there would be a serious traffic problem, inasmuch as eastbound traffic is not allowed to make a left turn at South Jason Street anyway, and they will have to enter the shopping complex at some other point and will probably be entering the Zuider Zee parking lot from the north. He did not feel that the Zuider Zee traffic will be near the problem that traffic from the theater will be, for example. He pointed out that with the restaurant there will be no great influx of automobiles at any one time. Mr. Malone stated that they do have an agreement with New Englewood, Ltd., to use some of the spaces for parking, but they do not have in the agree- ment that their point of access will be from the New Englewood parking lot. Mr. Aiken stated that they would like two points of access from South Jason Street, altho they could make one large entrance providing both ingress and egress into the shopping complex parking lot, but they would prefer to have two cuts with one for egress and one for ingress onto South Jason Street. Discussion followed. Mr. Carlson stated he was concerned that there is no decelera - tion lane on U.S. 285 at this point, and that cars turning in to South Jason and trying to get across traffic to the parking lot might protrude into #285 and cause ·a serious accident. Further discussion followed. Mr. Johnson stated that the points of access could be clearly signed, and that the southerly point of access could be made egress only, with the northerly point, which is some 80 ft. from the intersection, signed for ingress. Mrs. Romans asked if they would still consider placing wheel stops adjacent to the parking stalls on the Jason Street side to clearly define the points of ingress and egress? Mr. Johnson replied they intended to do so. The matter of the fence along the south and west sides of the property was also discussed. The members of the Commission stated that it was their desire to have a fence which would Page 1162 prevent the possibility of an automobile going over the incline onto #285 to the south or onto the tracks on the west. Mr. Aiken suggested that telephone poles with a strong log chain strung between the poles would be adequate and would blend in with the decor of the restaurant. Further discussion followed. · · Mr. Woods stated that this discussion would be relayed to the members of the Commission who are not in attendance for consicl eration before any further action. The meeting disbanded at 10:10 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 17, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:05 P.M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: City Attorney Criswell - ---- --- -- ---- ------- II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Ma y 2 0 , 19.6 9 May 27, 1969 Chairman Woods stated the Minutes of May 20, 1969, and May 27, 1969, were to be considered for approva 1. Lentsch moved: Parkinson seconded: The Minutes of May 20, 1969, and May 27, 1969, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. JOHNSON-STONER-OGDEN S. Cherokee and West Princeton Avenue. REZONING R-1-C to R-3-B CASE #21-69A May 7, 1969 Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Applicants Johnson, Stoner and Ogden were present. Mr. Woods asked Mrs. Romans for a report on the request. Mrs. Romans stated that the application was filed April 28, 1969, for the rezoning of Lots 19 thru 23, Block 19, Jacksons Broadway Heights, from R-1-C (Single-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential) .. These five lots are on the northeast corner of the Cherokee- Princeton intersection.. Mra. Romans stated that the R-1-C Zone District will permit a single family home on 50 ft. frontage, or religious and educational institutions and public buildings on 100 ft. frontage. The R-3-B Zone District will permit .single or two-family dwellings on 50 ft. frontage; multi-family dwellings, doctors offices and other professional offices on 75 ft. frontage; and convalescent homes,. nursing homes, hospitals and clinics, religious and edicational institutions and public buildings must have 100 ft. frontage. Off-street parking must be provided, and storm drainage must be cared for by the developer of the land. Mrs. Romans stated that the required fee has been paid, the property has been posted the re- quired length of time, and public notice appeared in the official City newspaper on May 29th. Mr. Ogden 4160 S. Cherokee -stated he was spokesman for the applicants. He noted that they stated on the application they intended to build a 20 unit apartment house if the change in zoning was granted. He stated that they had more recently discussed the matter with Mr. Marshall, architect, and have decided to build a two-story, 12-unit apartment building, which they feel will be compatible with the area. Mr. Ogden presented a copy of their option to purchase the property as proponents exhibit #1; exhibit #2 was a sketch of the block indicating those property owners who were in favor (15 in favor or "didn't care") .and those property own~rs who were in opposition (4). Exhibit #3 was a petition signed by 17 persons, with one addendum asking that that persons' name be removed from the petition in opposition to the rezoning and placed on the petition in favor of the rezoning. Total signatures: 18. Building plans were also presented, and Mr. Ogden pointed out that the proposed building will be 12 one-bedroom apartments designed for young married couples. I I I