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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-07-08 PZC MINUTESPage 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 I I I Page 1170 "You are correct in your memo of June 20, 1969, when you state that the ctr.a inage from the parking lot is to the northeast corner of the lot. This is the direction of the present drainage. In order to change the flow the northeast corner of the parking lot would have to be raised 5-1/2 to 6 feet. This would prevent any access to the alley from the lot. The alley at the present time drains to the north from Girard Avenue. There is a low point in the alley north of this property with no visible means of outlet for the drainage. Any improvement on any lot will materially increase the runoff from that lot and since the City does not have an adequate storm drainage system our main concern on approval of drainage plans is to get the drainage to a street or an alley. In either case in this instance the increased runoff from this lot may cause problems. If the lot were elevated so that the drainage would go to Clarkson we would be putting it into an already overtaxed bubbler. system. If the lot were elevated so that the drainage would go to Girard we would be running it .into the 3300 block on South Ogden which is also a problem area at the present time. I would suppose that the only real answer to the problem would be to deny the request until the ap- plicant can come up with a solution for his increased runoff. I would say that probably we have been remiss in our duty in allowing any construction of multiple family units in the City of Englewood because of the increased runoff related thereto. Sincerely, /S / Kells Waggoner Kells Waggoner Director of Public Works KW;pd" Mrs. Romans stated that there had been a meeting on the matter this morning attended by Mr. Dial, Mr. Waggoner, Mr. Palmquist, Mr. Weir, Mr. David, herself, and other persons, at which time the problem of the drainage of the parking lot was discussed. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the Board of Adjustment and Appeals has approved the location of the parking lot on the northeast corner of South Clarkson Street and East Girard Avenue, and that the only action remaining to be taken by the City in regard to the parking lot is the approval of the parking lot by the Planning Commission. At the last meeting, the Commission expressed con- cern about the matter of the drainage of the lot, which would naturally drain to the north- east corner and north into the alley. She stated that Public Works Director Waggoner had suggested the installation of a "french drain" in the alley as a partial solution to the problem. It was pointed out that the City does not have adequate storm drainage lines in the area for the applicant to hook onto at th is time; therefore, the "french drain" would be a temporary solution until such time as the City has adequate storm drainage lines. Mr. Davis discussed the problem. He stated that Mr. Waggoner has said the City does have "french drains" in other parts of the City, and that while it won't eliminate the problem completely, it will be of considerable help. Mr. Davis pointed out that the lot could drain to any of three sides --east, south or west --but that regardless of which direction it were to drain, it presents a problem , Mr. ·David stated that there is a building on the Craig Rehabilitation Hospital site that will have to be torn down, and they felt while the contractor is there, that it would be a simple matter to have the "french drain" installed, using the rubble from the building as fill. Mr. Davis also discussed the possibility of graveling the par~ing lot, but pointed out that Mr. Dial has stated that there is an ordinance against graveling a lot of this size; another reason, the Federal Government will not approve a graveled parking lot; and thirdly, there will be patients in wheel chairs and on crutches who will be parking in this lot and crossing over to the hospital, and he stated that it would be too difficult for these people to maneuver across a graveled lot. Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the plan had been approved for drainage by the City Engineer's office before the Planning Commission had considered it, and it was natural for the applicant to assume, in light of this approval, that there were no problems and to go ahead with their plans to construct the Hospital. Lone moved:· Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission approve the parking layout as proposed by the Craig Rehabilitation Hospital for the northeast corner of the South Clarkson/East Girard intersection; however, it is required that the applicant, working in cooperation with the City Engineer, install at the applicant's expense, a "french drain" in the alley at a location to be determined by the City Engineer, in an effort to reach a solution to the drainage problem. Also, i~ is recommended that bumper stops be installed on the east side of the lot to delineate the egress lanes from the parking lanes, and on the south side to prevent access onto East Girard Avenue across the sidewalk. ,. The motion carried unanimously. IV. JOHNSON-STONER-OGDEN REZONING S. Cherokee -W. Princeton R-1-C to R-3-B ":""' ---- CASE #21-69B ·June 17, 1969 May 7, 1969 Mr. Woods reviewed that this was a request for the rezoning of five lots on the northeast corner of Cherokee and Princeton from R-1-C (Single-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi- family Residential). The Public Hearing on the application was held on June 17, 1969 , afte: which Hearing the matter had been tabled. Mrs. Romans noted that the following letter had been received: Englewood Planning Commission City Hall Englewood, Colorado Dear Sirs: "Englewood, Colorado June 26 , 1969 We, the under~signed, have reconsidered the advisability of having an apartment located in Page 1170 the 4100 block of So . Cherokee, and threfore request that our names be removed from the petition approving of the rezoning from R-1 to R-3. Name Lucille West Ira West Carroll F. Imhof Shirley W. Vette Harold A. Vette Mary A. Harvey Sincerely, Address 4136 S. Cherokee 4136 S. Cherokee 4151 S. Cherokee 4110 S. Cherokee 4110 S. Cherokee 4185 S. Cherokee" Mrs. Romans then noted that she had indicated on a small map of the area those persons who were in favor of the rezoning and ~hose who were in opposition. She noted that with the ex- ception of Mr. Ogden, who is one of the applicants, and of the School District, who made no reply one way or the other, t .ha t all persons within 100 ft. of the site had signed in opposition to the rezoning request. Discussion followed. Lentsch moved: Touchton seconded: The matter of the rezoning request filed by Messrs. Johnson-Stoner-Ogden be raised from the table. The motion carried unanimously. The information presented at the Hearing was reviewed by the Commission. After further dis- cussion, Touchton moved: Lentsch seconded: The application for 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) be denied for the following reasons: the applicant has failed to show that the property. cannot be developed under the present zoning; there have been no changes in the block since the area was last considered for zoning in 1963 which would warrant the requested zoning and the general character of the area is single-family residential; the majority of those persons attending the Hearing were opposed to the re- zoning, with fourteen persons present at the hearing who were opposed, and no one present in favor of the rezoning; there is also a storm drainage problem in the area, to which a development of this type would add. The motion carried unanimously. - - - - - - - - - --( V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Woods stated that the minutes of June 17, 1969, were to be considered for approval. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The Minutes of June 17 be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. - -- - - --- ------ - - -- --- ---. - - --- VI. SUBDIVISION WAIVER G. H. Kooi CASE #32-69 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Kooi, owner of property at West Floyd Avenue and South Zuni S t reet was given a subdivision waiver on January 22, 1969, to locate a warehouse on the extreme Southeast corner of his property by the railroad tracks. Mr. Kooi is now requesting an additional waiver to locate another use to the northeast of the warehouse. At the time the initial waiver was given, it was stipulated that no other waivers would be given, but that any further divisions of this property must be accomplished by the filing of a subdivision plat. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Kooi has indeed dedicated to the City of Englewood a 30 ft. wide strip of land along the southern boundary of his property and has improved it for use as access; this strip will be the north half of West Floyd Avenue, at such time as it is extended from the east or west. Discussion followed. Mr. Lone stated that he felt the dedication of the roadway was to Mr. Kooi's advantange, as he did have to have access, and that he felt we should abide by the initial restriction of acquiring a subdivision plat for all future divisions of the land. Other members of the Commission agreed that Mr. Kooi should be notified that a subdivision plat will be required. VII. ALLEY VACATION CASE #33-69 Block 4, Birch's Add. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Bush, owner of the Dry Creek Shopping Center, h~d requested vacation of the 50 foot length of alley in the Grant-Logan alley between Lots 17-34 and 18- 33, Block 4, Birch's Addition to South Broadway Heights. Mr. Bush is concerned about the motorists using South Grant Street and the Logan-Grant alley who cut across his parking lot to reach U.S. 285 and South Logan Street. Both South Grant Street and the alley dead end at the north line of Lot 17 and 34, the right-of-way having been vacated by the City in 1952 south of that point. He is proposing to build an addition to the east of the existing building with a 6'4" walkway between the two buildings. Mr. Bush feels that this should eliminate the traffic cutting into the parking lot from the alley and South Grant and at the same time increase the floor area of his center. Mrs. Romans stated that she had been concerned that the action of the City in 1952 vacating the street and alley had not also pro- vided a means of egress for traffic u sing the remaining portion of South Grant Street and the alley to the north of the Center. Therefore, after discussion with Mr. Bush, it has been proposed to vacate only a 25 ft. portion of the Logan-Grant alley between Lots 18 and 33, and that Mr. Bush will deed to the City, or give a perpetual easement, across Lot 17, Block 4 Birch's Addition and the east 40 ft. of the vacated South Grant St., thus giving traffic u~ing the street and alley north of the Center a means of circulating without cutting across the parking lot of the shopping center. I I I I I I Page 1171 Mrs. Romans stated that the utilities departments, both private and public, had been notified of the request, and that replies have been received. The telephone Company has a line across Lot 16, Block 4, and has stated that some provision would have to be made for that and an easement retained; Public Service Company, Gas Department, has stated they have no objection to the proposed vacation; the Public Works Department of the City of Englewood has stated they have no objection to the vacation; the Utilities Department had at first requested that an easement be retained for the sewer line, but after discussion with Mr. Bush had agreed to the vacation without easement as long as Mr. Bush will guarantee uninterrupted service to adjacent properties. It was noted by Mrs. Romans that the Electric Department of Public Service Company had not replied at this time, but that if there should happen to be problems, the Commission would be so notified. Discussion followed. Lentsch moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the alley adjacent to Lots 18 and 33, Block 4, Birch's Addition to South Broadway Heights, Second Filing, be vacated without any required utility easements being retained, and subject to the City receiving either a deed to, or a perpetual easement acr oss Lot 17 of said Block 4, Birch's Addition, and the east 40 feet of vacated South Grant Street which abuts Lot 17, Block 4, Birch's Addition on the west. All requirements of the Mountain States Telephone Company and the Englewood Utilities Department are to be met by Mr. Bush. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. ALLEY VACATION CASE #34-69 Block 3, Birch's Add. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff had initiated this vacation, inasmuch as upon checking the records we cannot find wherein the alley in this block was ever vacated, and inasmuch as the Masonic Temple is built over the alley, it is not physically possible for it to be used. She stated that it would be necessary to retain easement for utilities. Discussion followed. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission r ecommend to City Council that the alley in Block 3, Birch's Addition to South Broadway Heights, be vacated, re- taining an easement for utilities where such utilities are now located. The motion carried unanimously. IX. SUBDIVISION WAIVER 3066 S. Clarkson CASE #25-69B June 10, 1969 May 20, 1969 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Benedict, the real estate agent who sold the south 60 feet of an unplatted parcel of land at 3066 South Clarkson Street has filed a formal request for a sub- division waiver to permit the division of the parcel, and has submitted a corrected legal description providing for a three foot setback around the garage on the adjoining property, as was suggested by the Commission. Discussion followed. Touchton moved: Lone seconded: The Subdivision Waiver requested by Mr. Benedict for the property at 3066 South Clarkson Street be approved inasmuch as the corrections re- quested by the Commission have been made and there would be nothing to be gained by the public by requiring a subdivision plat to be filed. The motion carried unanimously. X. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Woods ruled that this matter would not be discussed this evening, inasmuch as there are two members absent from the Commission. It is to be considered at the next meeting of the Commission. XI . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Mrs. Romans reminded the members that the Public Hearing has been set for July 17, 1969. She stated that the news media, the Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, and other interested groups have been notified of a special session on the afternoon of July 10th, at which time the Plan will be reviewed. Discussion followed. - ------ -- -- --- -- --- ------ - XII. MINIBUS /PLANMOBILE. Mrs. Romans presented members of the Commission with a copy of a letter from Minibus, Inc., in reply to inquery by the Planning Department as to the possibility of havi~ a "plan-mobile" built, She stated that the.Planning Department has asked for $15,000 to finance this vehicle in the ~970 bu~get. She pointed out that this vehicle would be used to meet with people in the various neighborhoods where planning and zoning matters were under consideration and that othe~ department~ might ~ind it convenient to use also, when they wanted to dis~uss matters with persons in certain areas. The matter was discussed briefly. - ----- - --- - - --- - - - - Page 1172 XIII. MEETING DATES. Mrs. Romans gave members a copy of a memorandum from Mrs. Jungck , Secretary to the City Manager, in which the dates of our regular meetings for the rest of the year and the rooms in which they are to be held, are set forth. - - ----------- - - - - XIV. COLUMBINE FREEWAY. Mrs. Romans discussed the proposed Columbine Freeway. She stated that she had discussed the matter with County Planning Director Bartel and has determined that the County Com- missioners have not yet taken a formal stand on the location of the freeway. The Denver Planning Board has gone on record as favoring the Western alignment. Discussion followed. No action was taken. Lentsch moved: Lone seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 10:00 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 : Lentsch moved: Lone seconded: July 8, 1969 Alley Vacation -Block 4, Birch's Addition The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the alley adjacent to Lots 18 and 33, Block 4 , Birch's Addition to South Broadway Heights , Second Filing, be vacated without any required utility ease- ments being retained, and subject to the City receiving either a deed to, or a perpetual easement across Lot 17 of said Block 4, Birch's Addition, and the east 40 feet of vacated South Grant Street which abuts Lot 17, Block 4, Birch's Addition on the west. All requirements of the Mountain States Telephone Company and the Englewood Utilities Department are to be met by Mr. Bush. The motion carried unanimously. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertru9e G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION . DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATI ON : Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: July 8, 1969 Alley Vacation -Block 3, Birch's Addition. The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the alley in Block 3, Birch's Addition to South Broadway Heights, be vacated, retaining an easement for utilities where such utilities are now located. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I