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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-06-17 PZC MINUTESPage 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 I I I Page 1163 Mr. Ogden stated that the applicants are residents of the Englewood area, Mr. Johnson having resided in the area for 15 years, Mr. Stoner for five years, and himself for 29 years, 19 years of which has been at the address on Cherokee. He pointed out that both Mr. Stoner and Mr. Johnson are employed within the Englewood area also. Mr. Ogden stated that the property has, in the .past, been a junk hole, with junk cars, old mattresses, etc. stored there; however, since Mr. Elliott purchased the property about three years ago, it has improved markedly. Mr. Elliott now wishes to sell this property, and Messrs. Stoner, Johnson, and Ogden have an option to purchase it contingent upon rezoning to R-3-B. Mr. Ogden disputed the statement that the area was zoned for strictly residential use, and cited the school administration complex across the alley to the east of this property, and . also a corner grocery store at the corner of West Quincy Avenue and South Cherokee Street. He stated he knew the grocery store had been at that location for a number of years, but stated he did not feel that this made it a "strictly residential" area, and with the change that is going on in Englewood, they applied for rezoning in an effort to ''control what goes in" on the subject property. Mr. Woods asked for hands of those persons living within the area who were in favor of the rezoning? No one raised their hand as being in favor of the rezoning. Mrs. Romans asked that the following letter be noted in the record: City of Englewood Planning Commission City Hall Englewood, Colo. Gentlemen: "Englewood, Colorado June 13, 1969 Subject: Proposed zoning change Lots 19 through 23 Jackson Broadway Hgts. Since I am unable to attend the June 17th hearing on the above mentioned zoning change proposal, I would like to register my opposition by letter. I feel the addition of the multi-unit dwelling on the corner of Cherokee and Princeton would cause a further reduction in the water pressure in our area, which already quite low, especially during summer months. Also, I think there is a possibility of parking congestion near that intersection, even though off street parking might be furnished tenants. A large number of families now have two automobiles, and I visualize these excess autos, and the autos of people visiting this proposed unit, taking up the parking space in front of the homes in the area. One or more multi-unit dwellings are to be built near the intersection of Bannock and Oxford, which is only two blocks from the proposed units to be built at Cherokee and Princeton, and I do not feel it is at all necessary to have these units this close together. Thank you for your consideration of this letter. Mr. Miller 4171 S. Cherokee - Mrs. Kristensen Sincere.ly, /s / Jerre D. Cavanah Jerre D. Cavanah 4209 South Cherokee Englewood, Colorado" stated that he did not live in the area at the present time, but that he still owned the property at the above address. Mr. Miller presented a petition signed by those opposed to the rezoning request, which petition contained 62 signatures. Mr. Miller stated they had also drawn a map of the area, on which 37 opponents were indicated in the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Bannock, Cherokee and Delaware. Mr. Miller then presented a strip of five pictures of the area, and pointed out that the area isn't run-down, . and that with a few exceptions, the homes are brick. Mr. Miller stated that in the opinion of the opponents, this rezoning would be "spot zoning", they feel there has been no change in the condition of the area to justi. fy the ch~nge oj zoning. He pointed out that there is a water pressure problem in this area right now, and witb the addition of even 12 units, it would become much worse. There would be more traffic introduced into the area, and if one apartment house is built in the area, there will be more requests for rezoning for apartment houses. They like their area a s it is zoned (R-1-C), and do not want it changed. 4208 South Cherokee -stated that they had circulated the petition further than just the 4100 block of South Cherokee, that they had covered parts of Bannock and Delaware streets as well. Mr. Dewey Hill 4201 South Cherokee -stated that he did not like the architecture of the proposed building. Mrs. Romans pointed out that zoning cannot be conditioned upon a specific building plan. She stated the zoning should be on the merits of the R-3-B Zone classification and that building plans presented at the time .of rezoning hearings generally do not mea; any thing and quite often are changed. She pointed out that people should be concerned about the USE that might go.in, r~ther than the LOOKS of a building do far as the zoning goes, that anything that was permitted in the R-3-B Zone District could be constructed on the site and not necessarily the apartment building that Mr. Ogden, Mr. Stoner, and Mr. Johnson' have shown. Page 1164 Mrs. Kristenson 4208 S. Cherokee - Mrs. Miller 4171 S. Cherokee - stated tbat she worked in--a reaL .estate· o:efice, and that rather than one bedroom apartments being in demand, that the two .and three bedroom home, such as are found in this block and the surrounding area, are very much in demand, and that the real estate offices cannot find enough of this property to meet the de.mand. She felt it would be very unfair to the re- mainder of the property owners -in the block if the rezoning were to be granted; she also commented that she felt property owners would get more for their homes selling them as "homes" rather than selling their p:coperty for apartment house development. She asked that the rezoning request be denied. stated that they did live in the area for nine years, and moved in February of this year, and that they do still own the property at 4171 South Cherokee. She stated that there is a bad drainage problem in this area, and that the storm drains just will not carry the run-off now, let alone when a large apartment structure is built, with a black-topped area for parking to create mor e run-off. She pointed out that during the storm of June 8, 1969 , the people in this block had 18" of hail stacked up in their yards, and in one home across the street , there was 6" of mud and water in the basement. She stated if the area appeared "run-down to the applicants , possibly it was because of the "dirt" streets, and that if the streets were paved, she felt the area would be much improved. Mr. Woods asked for the hands of those living in the immediate area who were in opposition to the request? Fourteen people raised their hands to indicate they were in opposition. Mr. Ogden stated in rebuttal that the proposed apartment house would not make any difference in the way the drainage ran in the area; that he had owned his property since 1951, and had no problem. Mrs. Miller stated that she did not say it would make any difference in the "amount" of drainage coming down, but did say that the blacktop area will not absorb any water, neither will the large apartment house. She stated that Mr. Ogden Henjoys the view of the lake" the rest of the residents have to put up with because his property is not situated that low. Mr. Parkinson commented that it appeaTed to him that several property owners had signed both in favor of the rezoning and in opposition to the rezoning. Touch ton moved: Parkinson seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Woods noted that the matter might be considered later in the evening, and then again, it might not be considered until the next regular meeting of the Commission on July 8th, depending on the desires of the Commission. He stated that the members of the audience who wished to observe the remainder of the meeting were welcome to do so. IV. SUBDIVISION WAIVER CASE #27-69A Don Weakland -Weakland Greenhouses June 10, 1969 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Weakland has not been in contact with the Planning Departmen~ since the discussion on JWle 10th, at which time Mr. Weakland was advised in the manner he might proceed to gain access to his landlocked property. No action was taken. V. CRAIG REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Parking Layout. CASE #28-69 Mrs. Romans stated that the proposed parking lot for the Craig Rehabilitation Hospital will be located across Clarkson and Girard from the Hospitai itself. Mrs. Romans noted that the parking lot has been approved by Mr. Sagrillo, Assistant City Engineer, as to the drainage, and that Traffic Engineer Hammond has reviewed the plan, and has suggested that wheel stops be used to prevent ingress-egress from the south directly onto EastGirard Avenue across the hollywood curbing. Mrs. Romans noted that the lot will drain northeast to the alley. Dis- cussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked if wheel stops shouldn't be placed along the alley line also to prevent uncontrolled ingress-egress here as has been done on other parking lots throughout the City? Mrs. Romans agreed that this should be done consistently throughout the City. Mr. Lone discussed the drainage problem in that area, and stated that he did not feel the residents to the east of the alley should be subjected to additional drainage; the city has to pump the area after a storm at the present time. He suggested that the plan be referred bac~ to the Engineer's office for further study. No form?l action was taken; the matter will be referred to the Engineer's office as suggested. VI. BELLEVIEW PARK ANNEXATION Zoning of New Annexation. CASE #29-69 Mrs. Romans stated that the parcel of land recently annexed on the west boundary of Belleview park is unzoned at the present time. The annexation law provides that the property must be zoned within 90 days. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell stated that the city would be picking up another parcel within 60 days or so, and that he felt it could all be zoned at the same time, or possibly when the revised zoning map is adopted. No action was taken. I I I II I I ~ I I Page 1165 VII. STREET RENAMING CASE #39-69 Santa Fe Lane to Windermere Mrs. Romans stated that this change has been suggested by .the City Engineer, and it would encompass Santa Fe Lane from Tufts Avenue to Kenyon Avenue, where Santa Fe Lane ends. This would provide continuity in designation with that to the south of West Tufts Avenue as ap- proved by the Commission on May 20, 1969. Discussion followed. Lone moved: Parkinson seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that South Santa Fe Lane between West Tufts Avenue and West Kenyon Avenue be renamed to South Windermere Street concurrent with the renaming of South Pecos Street from West Tufts Avenue south to the south City Limits, both name changes to be effective January 1, 1971. AYES: NAYS: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson; Woods Touchton The motion carried. VIII. ZUIDER ZEE Parking Layout CASE #26-69B June 10 , 1969 Mr. Malone, counsel for .Zuider Zee was present for the discussion. Mr. Malone stated that he was concerned about the denial of access from the Zuider Zee parking lot directly onto South Jason Street, the only dedicated street upon which they have access. He stated he is concerned about any action which would deny access to a public street as the Commission did in their recommendation of May 20th, wherein they recommended that wheel stops be placed along the South Jason Street side of the parking lot, and for a distance of 80 feet along the north boundary from the northeast corner. Mr. Malone stated that they have the required number of parking stalls in their lot, but they felt that possibly they could rearrange them --possibly lose a few --to move the proposed curb cut which is shown on the south close to the intersection with #285 on the plans which were submitted further to the north. Mr. Malone stated that it would be signed for exit only, if this would meet with the approval of the Planning Commission. He stated that the Zuider Zee would take care of the signing and lighting of the sign. He stated that they would want ingress only on the northernmost curb cut as shown on the plans they have submitted. He stated that this curb cut would be clearly signed also. He stated that there will be some problem getting people into the parking lot of the restaurant anyway, inasmuch as east-bound traffic on U.S. 285 cannot turn left at South Jason Street. Discussion followed. Mr. Parkinson commented that there was a restriction on the location of curb cuts in relation to intersections throughout the City . Mr. Malone stated that the curb cut as proposed would be 23 ft. to 25 ft. from the intersection, and if the cut were signed for exit only, he did feel there would be a problem. Mr. Parkinson noted that there was no t raffic signal at South Jason, and that the cars attempting to get across #285 might stack up and cause traffic problems that way. Mr. Malone stated he still felt the main problem would be caused by the theater's patrons who leave in a "group". Mr. Malone stated he wasn't too concerned about egress from the parking lot, but he wanted access to the parking lot from South Jason Street. Discussion followed. Mr. Lone stated he still felt there would be problems even if the southernmost cut were for exit only, some- one would try to turn left to get back to the shopping complex, and cause a "real traffic snarl." Mr. Malone mentioned the possibility of Jason being made one-way. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell pointed out that the parking lot has access from the north, amd that this public property is devoted to vehicular traffic. Mr. Malone stated that they had no control over what the City might decide to do there, and there is no alley there. Mr. Criswell pointed out that the alleys in this property were vacated a short time ago at the request of Zuider Zee, and that Mr. Malone had been the representative to present the request. The Zuider Zee property picked up the entire north-south alley that was vacated, but did not gain any additional land from the east-west alley vacation. Further discussion followed, on whether or not South Jason Street was indeed a dedicated street. Mr. Criswell stated that he had no reason to believe that South Jason was anything other than a dedicated street at this point. Mr. Malone thanked the Commission for their consideration of the matter. Lone moved: Touchton seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried unanimously. IX. COLUMBINE FREEWAY Mr. Jerry Kelley and Mr. Deryl Gingery were present for the discussion. Mrs. Romans stated that the Planning Commission has been asked by City Council to make a recommendation to Council as to the preferred location of the freeway proposed in the South Santa Fe corridor --the eastern route or the western route. The Commission members have attended several meetings at which time both routes have been discussed, the latest meeting which was at the State Highway Department on June 3, 1969. She stated that Mr. Von Frellick has hir~d engineers to do a study on the eastern route, and when he was informed that a di~ cussion of the Columbine Freeway was planned for this evening, he asked that Mr. Kelley and Mr. Gingery be allowed to attend this discussion to present their case. Mr. Kelley stated that to consider "their" route they had to have the cooperation of the Count~ Commissioners, the railroad officials, tbe cities of Littleton, Sheridan and Englewood, the City of Denver. Mr. Kelley stated he has been able to obtain a letter of intent from the railroad officials in Kansas, a copy of which letter was handed the Commission members. He stated that now with this cooperation on the part of the railroad, that the freeway may be constructed on the Santa Fe route, using the railroad right-of-way as well as Santa Fe Drive. Page 1166 Mr. Gingery, an engineer, stated that when he was doing the study for the State Highway Department as a member of the firm of Meurer, Serafini and Meurer, he wasn't able to get all of the information he needed, but now, working for a private firm, they are allowed to "negotiate under different standards." He stated that the portion from Louisiana Avenue south to Belleview Avenue would cost $17,600,000. This would have grade separations at Evans, Dartmouth, Hampden, Oxford, Quincy and Belleview avenues. He stated he felt this proposal would carry 104,000 car.s per day on the Freeway (8 .lanes), which is the same amount of traffic indicated in the report of the State Highway Department. Mr. Parkinson stated that he understood the report to say the Freeway would cary the 104,000 cars, and still have the additional volume of whatever Santa Fe could e:arry. Mr. Kelley stated that they had dis- cussed the river route, and wit~ frontage roads and the three lanes in each direction, it would "wipe out Santa Fe." It would carry 35,000 cars per day on each road, and if Federal Boulevard were improved as projected, it would also carry 35,000 cars per day. A hookup of the Englewood-Denver one-way street patterns would accommodate 45,000 cars per day, and he felt this would be very adequate for the metropolitan traffic. Mr. Gingery stated that the estimating work had been done by himself, and that they would need additional right-of-way through the golf course and the existing railroad right-of-way, a total square footage of 2,250,000. Approximately 1,500,000 square feet of this would be in Arapahoe County and within Denver, 780,000 square feet would have to be obtained. He estimated that the cost would be approximately $500, 00·0 and that-Denver officials had expressed willingness to provide funds for this acquisition. Mr. Kelley stated that the County Com- missioners had also stated that they would like to help in the acquisition. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell commented that he felt they were low in their estimates, that very little land would be obtained for $.20 per square foot. He stated that of the land the City has purchased in the area, that $.50 per square foot is the very lowest we have paid. He stated that most of the land in that area is selling for $1.00 per sq. ft. Mr. Lone asked for a cost breakdown on what would have to be devoted to the north end of tre proposed route and what would be spent on the rest of the route to the south? Mr. Gingery stated that he did not have the figures with him on the cost of the north end tie in with the Valley Highway, but he stated that to start construction on the highway, the railroad tracks would have to be moved at an estimated cost of two and one-half million dollars, which is included in the $17,600,000 figure quoted. Mr. Lentsch questioned the carrying capacity of 104,000 cars. He stated that at the meeting at the Highway Department two weeks ago, it was estimated the carrying .capacity of the freeway would be 160,000 cars per day. Mr. Kelley stated he thought they were figuring 10,000 cars per day on each frontage road; 35,000 per day on Santa Fe and 104,000 per day on the freeway. Mr. Parkinson asked if these two plans were based on the same standards and widths? Mr. Gingery stated that the standards were not the same, that the western route, as proposed in the study prepared by Meurer, Serafini and Meurer, was based on a 60 ft. median, and this proposal has a 36 ft. median, eith eight 12 ft. lanes. Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans noted that there is not shown on the plans any attempt to get Floyd open to tie in with the "freeway" or a frontage road. Mrs. Romans stated that since the first discussions about Cinderella City started -~ on the old KLZ Site and later on the City Park site --studies showed that Floyd Avenue should be a major arterial and should be extended across the railroad tracks to Santa Fe or to collectors along the river .. She also stated that in conversation with Mr. Merten of the .State Highway Department, he had stated on several occasions that Floyd could indeed be constructed so as to have access to the west if Mr. Von Frellick or someone other than the State Highway Department would pay for it. She stated that she could not imagine in light of the previous discussions how a plan could have been devised by .or for Mr. Von Frellick that did nothing to solve Mr. Von Frellick's "problem" of access on the north. She questioned the advisability of putting all the traffic from the north side of the complex on to South Fox Street to West Dartmouth Avenue, and that it would be contrary to the state- ments to the property owners in the · area by both the City officials and the developer at tre time it was discussed with the residents before the election in 1964. Mr. Kelley stated he felt that the interchange at Dartmouth and the freeway would solve the problem, and as far as the traffic on Fox Street was concerned, that he "would have an answer to that problem in 1-1/2 weeks." Mr. Kelley stated that Englewood officials have insisted that they must have access from the north onto Dartmouth Avenue. Mrs. Romans stated that to the contrary, that City plans show access to the west on West Floyd Avenue and that the Denver Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, System 4B, showed Floyd Avenue as a major arterial projected to the South Platte River Drive from South Broadway. She stated that this is a problem and that it will only get worse if plans for a hotel on the north of the site are carried out and that Mr. Von Frellick should be considering it •. Mr. Kelley stated that the developers of Cinderella City have always had only the best interests of the City at heart. Mrs. Romans showed Mr. Kelley earlier Master Street Plans, in all of which Floyd Avenue was shown as an arterial, and she stated that to her knowledge, the City of Englewood has never stated that they did not want Floyd Avenue to ·extend under the railroad tracks to tie in with either Santa Fe Drive or the Platte River Road. Further discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Kelley how they proposed to finance this project? Mr. Kelley discussed several finance considerations, and noted that they might try to pick up the State Highway . Department's supplementary budget for the next year or so. Federal participation in this project was also discussed by Mr. Gingery. He noted that the proposed freeway is not of interstate length and therefore, we cannot get the 90/10 matching funds from the Federal Government. Fu~ther discussion followed. Mr. Lone asked if there was a cost estimate available on the portion of the freeway south of Belleview. Mr. Gingery stated that it is estimated to be approximately $13,000,000, the same cost as was reported in the report done for the State Highway Department. Mr. Woods expressed the appreciation of the Commission to Mr. Kelley and Mr. Gingery for their attendance. No further action was taken. I I I I I I Page 1167 X. TOM STEELE CASE #31-69 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Steele has purchased Mr. Huffman's property at Radcliff and Huron, where there is a low drainage area that has been of much concern to the City officials for some time. She stated that she had suggested in the past to Mr. Huffman that the low part be developed as park land, if not by himself, then to deed it to the City and let them develop it. Mr. Huffman did not agree to do so, and Mrs. Romans stated that she has made the same suggestion to Mr. Steele. Mr. Steele has a house he wants to locate on part of his property, but the land is not subdivided. There are presently several structures on the property, and it would probably take a variance from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to place another unit on the property, were it not to be divided into lots. There is a piece of property Mr. Steele owns, which has a separate assessment, on which the placement of the house was considered, but there is a 60" water main running through the land which renders it unusable. Discussion followed. Mr. Steele stated that he believed there were two acres total in his ownership, and that he purchased the site for income property. There are a total of 16 rental units on the property at the present time. Discussion followed. Mr. Criswell suggested that the main parcel could be subdivided into three sites, and thereby preclude the need for a variance on the site being considered for the location of the additional structure. Members of the Commission agreed that this might be advisable , and that Mr. Steele could sell part of his land off if he wanted to if it were subdivided. Discussion followed Mr. Steele was advised to see what design he could c o me up with as far as a subdivision was concerned. XI. MASTER PLAN. Commission members were given revised copies of the Comprehensive Plan, to which has been added a section: A PLACE TO LIVE. This revised Plan and the new section were reviewed. The hearing on the Comprehensive Plan has been set for July 1st. Mrs. Romans noted that the freeway is not shown in an actual location on the large maps that have been prepared for the public hearing, but instead there is shown a "corridor" wherein the freeway might logically fall. Mrs. Romans stated that State Planning Director Miles ha d stated that he felt a section similar to the new one titled A PLACE TO LIVE should be added, inasmuch as most communities do not go into a study of their neighborhoods and run into difficulty on that very matter when applying for Federal Aid. The Commission members felt that this section should be in the Comprehensive Plan, and that the plan was as they wanted it before the Hearing. Mr. Csrlson and Mr. Touchton noted that they would not be able to be present at the meeting on July 1st. Discussion followed. It was decided that the best thing to do would be to re- set the date for Public Hearing to July 17th. Mrs. Romans asked the Commission what pro- cedure should be followed as far as publicity was concerned on the Comprehensive Plan. It was suggested that the Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters might be given copies in addition to news releases. Mr. Lone asked why Delaware was being considered as a collector street by the Director of Public Works and the Traffic Engineer .when the plans indicate that Fox will be the through street? Mrs. Romans stated that back in 1958, Delaware was considered as an arterial street to extend from West Yale Avenue to West Belleview Avenue, and that a good deal of it was built at that time to the specifications of an arterial. Since that time, however, the shopping complex and the First National Bank have been planned on what would be Sou t h Delaware Street and Denny Miller Field is developed across what is vacated South Delaware Street be- tween West Ithaca Avenue and West Jefferson Avenues. Now, because more of South Delaware Street is paved than South Fox Street. the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer are of the opinion that the Compreh~nsive Plan s~ould .be changed, designating South Delaware S t reet as a collector rather than Soutµ Fox Street. The Traffic Engineer has stated that, in his opinion, an arterial street does not have to be of any designated length , and that he feels motorists can make the jog at West Kenyon Avenue either to South Cherokee Street or South Elati Street and then go on through the City. Discussion followed. Mr. Lone asked why, if the "plans" can be changed just bec~use one street isn't up to standards, and could well be brought up to standards, does this office and this Commission spend the time studying , re- vising, and recommending a plan that we feel is a direct route, such as Fox Street in this particular instance? Further discussion followed. Mr. Lone also commented that he felt possibly some people wouid have purchased property on a certain street because it was noted in the plans at that time that it wouldn't be an arterial or through street, and then turn around and find that the City has changed it's mind. Further discussion followed. Mr . Parkinson stated that he felt we could make a final decision after the public hearing . The meeting adjourned at 11:20 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: June 17, 1969 SUBJECT: Street Name Change -Santa Fe Lane to South Windermere RECOMMENDATION : Lone moved: Parkinson seconded : The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the South Santa Fe Lane between West Tufts Avenue and West Kenyon Avenue be renamed to South Windermere Street concurrent with the renaming of South Pecos Street from West Tufts Avenue south to the south City Limits, both name changes to be effective January 1, 1971. Page 1168 AYES: NAYS: Carlson , Lentsch , Lone, Parkinson, Woods Touchton The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. W~lty Recording Secretary * * * * * *·* * * * * * * * * * *·* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 8, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning ·cdmmission was called to order at 8:10 P. M. by Chairman Woods. Members present: Lentsch, Lone, Touchton , Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Carlson, Parkinson Mr. Woods stated that with the permission of the Commission members, we would deviate from the agenda to consider matters upon which there were persons present. II. ZUIDER ZEE · RESTAURANT Parking Lot (;ASE June June May #26-69C 17, 1969 10, 1969 20' 1969 Mr. Malone, counsel for Zuider Zee, and Mr. Aiken were present for the discussion. Mr. Woods asked if Mr. Malone wished to speak on the matter. Mr. Malone stated that he would like to comment on three aspects of the parking situation: (1) Ordinances of the City of Englewood do require that all building sites abut upon a dedicated street; he felt that this means that property must have direct access to a dedicated street, which in this case would be South Jason Street, and to whieh access would be denied if the recommendation of May 20th were to be followed. (2) This is a unique piece of property, in that even though it fronts on U.S. 285, there is no access to the Highway, and that South Jason S t reet is the only dedicated street to which there is access. By eliminating their access onto this street, and putting the access to and from the parking lot of the shopping eenter, he felt this would have an adverse effect on the marketability ; financing , etc. of the site. He stated that they have already had inquiries from the bank which is financing the construction of the restaurant questioning what the access would be. (3) In regard to the matter of traf f ic congestion resulting from the stacking of cars waiting to exit from their parking lot, they feel it is 11 theirt1 problem, and that if the northern- most curb cut is marked entrance only and the southern curb cut is for · exit only that this will be a reasonable solution, and that it would be a matter of their "educating" their customers that there are other points of egress if they see problems developing. Assistant City Attorney Ed Donovan entered and was seated with the Commission. Mr. Malone requested that the Commission allow this proposal and stated that his clients would keep close surveilance on the matter. Touchton moved: The matter be raised from the table . The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Donovan was asked to comment on the second point raised by Mr. Malone relative to the legality of the applicant being denied access to South Jason Street. Mr. Donovan stated that he had discussed the matter with City Attorney Criswell, and that they would like to check further into the matter of access to public streets before rendering an opinion. It was informally decided that the matt~r would again b~ consider~d at the meeting on July 17th. III . CRAIG REHABILITATION HOSPITAL Parking Layout CASE #28-69 June 17, 1969 Mrs. Romans stated that this matter had been referred back to the Director of Public Works at the request of the Planning Commission. Mrs. Romans read the following reply from Mr. Waggoner, Director of Public Works: "TO: D. A. Romans, Planning Director DATE: July 2, 1969 FROM: Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Craig Rehabilitation Hospital Parking Plans. I I I