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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-08 PZC MINUTES~I I I I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION January 8, 1969 Page 1121 The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Woods at 8:10 P.M. Members present: Carlson; Lone; Parkinson; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Lentsch, Touchton II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated that the Minutes of December 18, 1968, w~re to be considered for approval. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Minutes of December 18, 1968, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. W. H. THORNEY 3000 S. Delaware REZONING R-2-A to R-3-B CASE #1-69 Mr. Woods stated that Mr. Thorney has made application for a change of zoning in the 3000 block of South Delaware. The present zoning is R-2-A (Two-family Residential), and the re- quest is for R-3-B (Multi-family Residential). The required fee has been paid. Mrs. Romans stated that she had suggested to Mr. Thorney that he attend the meeting this evening to determine the feeling of the Commission as to whether just this block should be considered at this time, or perhaps the R-3-B should be extended from the centerline of South Bannock, where the boundary is now? Mr. Touchton entered and took his place with the Commission. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Thorney and Mr. Eve have talked to people in the area, and met no real opposition to the proposal. Discussion followed. Mr. Lone stated that he had received an inquiry about the zoning of the entire area. Mrs. Romans pointed out that a majority of the sites are 37-1/2 ft. or 50 ft. at the most, and that these property owners would not have any more advantage from the R-3-B zoning than they now have under the R-2-A Zone District. She questioned that the area was ready for this density at this time. Mr. Eve stated he was with ParMac Realty, and that he has canvassed the area to see what could be put together in land "packages"; they have come up with three 100 ft. sites; two 125 ft. sites, and there is a possibility that an entire block might be put together. He stated that these "packages" are toward Galapago Street. Discussion followed. Mr. Carlson commented that if the zoning encompassed more than just the 3000 block of South Delaware Mr. Thorney wanted changed, that the Commission should initiate the rezoning of the additional area. Further discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The application filed by Mr. W. H. Thorney for a change of zone from R-2-A (Two-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential) for the 3000 block of South Delaware Street be accepted; the property be posted, public notice be given in the official City newspaper, and Public Hearing held February 5, 1969. The motion carried unanimously. I Further discussion on the merits of including properties to the west of the Delaware-Elati alley and east of the Delaware-Cherokee alley followed. It was pointed out that there was more potential for the area between the Delaware-Elati alley and the Galapago-Huron alley to redevelop than there was for the area east of the Delaware-Cherokee alley, which is developed with good single-family and two-family usage. Touchton moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission initiate the rezoning of the area from the Delaware-Elati alley west to the Galapago-Huron alley, between Dartmouih and Cornell Avenues, from R-2-B (Two-family Residential) and I-1, (Light Industrial) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential); the Public Hearing to be held February 5, 1969, and the property to be posted, and public notice given in the official City newspaper. The motion carried unanimously. IV. STREET RENAMING S. Pecos Street CASE #3-69 Mrs. Romans stated that it has been suggested that the street designated as South Pecos between West Tufts Avenue and the South City limits be changed to South Windermere Street. This would then connect with South Windermere Street in Littleton, and should lessen the confusion that now exists in the area under the present street naming system. Pecos Street does not "pick up" again until it is shown to the west of the Platte River in Northwest Englewood. Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated she would contact the businesses and residents along Pecos Street in that area, and also contact the Post Office. No action was taken. ---- - - ---- - --- -- ----- - -- - - Page 1122 V. ANNEXATION The possibility of annexing certain small areas adjacent to the City was discussed. Mr. Parkinson suggested that the staff gather information on these areas, and present it to the Commission at a future meeting. Further discussion followed. No action was taken. VI. VACATION CASE #4-69 8' in addition to alley Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Robert Kelley had written to Mr. Criswell asking that an 8 ft. dedication on the west side of the alley in Arkell's Subdivision be vacated. This dedication is in addition to the normal alley width, and the garage of his client is partially within this 8 ft. dedication. Public Works Director Waggoner has confirmed that there is an addi- tional 8 ft. dedication existing, and feels that it would be proper for the City to deed back to the property owners this land. Further discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Carlson seconded: The matter be tabled for further information. The motion carried unanimously. VII. MEDICAL CLINIC 3601 S. Clarkson PARKING PLAN CASE #20-68D July 31, 1968 Mrs. Romans stated that the "revised" parking plan for the proposed medical clinic at 3601 South Clarkson had been received earlier in the afternoon. The curb cuts which were of great concern to the Commission have not been relocated --only indicated as an exit only onto Highway 285, and as a right exit only onto South Clarkson. The spaces are exceedingly small and cramped --and for a medical clinic where there are patients who are not well and possibly using c~utches and canes, it is not felt that this plan is adequate. Discussion followed. It was the concensus of the Commission that the developer ·and contractor should attend a meeting to discuss this matter with the Planning Commission. No further action was taken. - - - - - - -~ - - -- --- VIII. FLOYD AVENUE ISLANDS. Elati and Cherokee Mrs. Romans r,ead the following memorandum from City Manager Dial: "To: Mrs.· D. A. Romans, Planning Director December 30, 1968 From: Mr. Stanley H. Dial, City Manager Subject: FLOYD AVENUE ISLANDS Please convey my appreciation to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their consideration and recommendations regarding the traffic islands at the intersections of West Floyd Avenue and South Cherokee Street and West Floyd Avenue and South Elati Street. I concur with the Commission's recommendation that the traffic island at West Floyd Avenue and South Cherokee Street be removed. However, I have some question regarding the retention of the traffic island at West Floyd and South Elati Street. Would you request the Commission's reconsideration of the South Elati Street traffic island at their next meeting? If the South Elati Street traffic island were removed, traffic generated in the Cinderella City complex would have a natural flow to the north on South Elati Street. The opening of the intersection might also allow traffic going north to flow from south of U.S. 285 through the Cinderella City complex rather than having to circumvent around the complex as presently is the situation. The question of this island's removal is complex and there are many factors to consider. I am certain the Commission's recommendation to the City Council will be based upon a compre- hensive evaluation of those factors. STANLEY H. DIAL City Manager SHD /ij CC: Mr. Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works" Mr. Touchton commented that before the center was built, an agreement that Fox Street would be the main access way through the center had been reached. He asked why the center wasn't built and the traffic funneled in accordance with this decision? Discussion followed. It was felt that Cherokee Street is a logical one-way couplet with South Bannock Street, and that it should be opened; but, South Elati Street runs by an elementary school, and it is felt that the heft of the traffic wou·ld ·be using Cherokee anyway. ·Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The recommendation of December 4, 1968, be supplemented by adding: However, it is recommended that the island at South Elati Street and Floyd Avenue be retained because: (1) There were only three residents on South Elati Street who voted for the removal of the island; (2) the entrance to North Elementary School is from South Elati Street and in the interest of protecting children at this school, it is felt' traffic should be on a street other than South Elati; (3) if the traffic pattern changes or increases, the island could be removed in the future, but not at this time. I I I I I I Page 1123 Discussion followed. Upon the call o f the vote: AYES: NAYS: Lone ; Parkinson; Touchton; Woods Carlson The motion carried. Further discussion foll owed. It was the concensus of the Commission that the motion should be amended. Further discussion foll owed. Mr. Woods declared the motion out of order. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The recommendation of December 4, 1968, be supplemented by adding: However, it is recommended that the island at Elati Street and Floyd Avenue be retained f or the following reasons: (1) The Planning Department sent a letter t o property owners in the 3100 and 3200 blocks o f South Elati; 18 property owners returned the cards stating they want the island retained; three property owners returned cards stating they want the island removed, and 16 property owners did not reply. (2) The entrance to North Elementary School is fr om South Elati Street, and in the interest of protecting children at this school, it is felt traffic should be on a street other than South Elati. (3) If the traffic pa t tern changes or increases, the island could be removed in the future, but not at this time. The motion carried unanimously. IX. METRO DENVER FAIR HOUSING CENTER. Mrs. Romans stated that representatives of ·the ·Metro Denver Fair .Housing .Center had met wiih her and Mr. Lyon. They are interested in locating 15 low-income rent supplement units in Englewood, and have requested that the City adopt a resolution permitt~ng this and subsequen~ rent supplement developments. Considerable discussion ensued. No action was taken. It was moved , seconded, and carried to ad j ourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 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:. January 8, 1969 SUBJECT: Traffic Islands at South Elati Street and South Cherokee Street and West Floyd Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: (Dated Decembe r 4, 1968) The Planning Commission recommend to City Co.uncil that the Floyd Avenue Agreement be amended to permit the removal of the island at Cherokee Street for the f ollowing reasons: (1) There have been a number of requests from persons living in the area who feel it is not necessary and is inconvenient. (2) The Planning Department sent a letter to property owners in the 3100 and 3200 blocks of South Cherokee asking their feelings Qn the island; 17 cards were returned stating that the island should be re- tained; 12 cards were returned asking that the island be removed, and 15 persons did not reply, indicating they did not feel strongly about the matter. (3) To promote the most orderly movement of traffic in the City it is necessary that Cherokee Street be opened. The motion carried unanimously. RECOMMENDATION: Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: (Dated January 8, 1969) The recommendation of December 4, 1968 , be supplemented by adding: However, it is recommended that the island at Elati Street and Floyd Avenue be retained for the following reasons: (1) The Planning Depar~ment .sent a letter to property owners in the 3100 and 3200 blocks of South Elati ; 18 ,propertu owners returned the cards stating they want tqe island retained; three property owners re- turned cards stating they want the island removed, and 16 property owners did not reply. (2) The e~trance t o North Elementary School is from South Elati Street, and in the interest o fprotecting children at this s~hool, it is felt traffic should be on a street other than South Elat1 . • Page 1124 (3) If the traffic pattern changes or increases, the island could be removed in the future, but not at this time. The motion carried unanimously. 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 January 22, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Woods at 8:07 P. M. Members present: Carlson; Lentsch; Lone; Parkinson; Touchton; Woods Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: City Attorney Criswell II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Woods stated that the Minutes of January 8, 1969, were to be considered for approval. Carlson moved: Parkinson seconded: The Minutes of January 8, 1969, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. WILBUR WRIGHT REZONING Lots 11 -23, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heights R-1-C to R-3-B CASE #43-68B 12 /4 /68 Mr. Woods stated the application which was filed by Mr. Wright was for Lots 11 thru 19, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heights; however, the owners of Lots 20 thru 23, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heights, had requested that their property be included in the rezoning, and Mr. Wright had agreed to amend his application to include their property. The request is for a change of zone from R-1-C (Single-family Residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family Residential). Parkinson moved: Touchton seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Wright filed the application on November 27, 1968, and paid the required fee. The property has been properly posted, and public notice of the Hearing appeared in the official City newspaper on January 6, 1969. Mrs. Romans noted that the application has been extended, as all applications are, to encompass the area to the centerlines of the streets; in this instance, it would extend to the centerline of South Bannock, the centerl:ine of West Oxford Avenue, and to the centerline of the alley between South Bannock and South Acoma Street. The north boundary will be the north line of Lot 11. Mrs. Romans pointed out that there has apparently been some confusion on the part of the residents in the area, inasmuch as the property across Oxford Avenue to the south is also posted for a public hearing, but the date is for February 3, and is before City Council. This case was previously before the Commission in December. She emphasized that there are two separate public hearings on two separate dates, and before two separate bodies of the City government. Mr. Wilbur Wright 6088 South Lakeview -stated that he has Lots 11 thru 19, Block 15, Jackson's Broadway Heiftlts, under option for purchase. Mr. Wright stated he was proposing an apart- ment complex of 42 units, three and one-half stories high, with 30 two- bedroom units, and 12 one bedroom units. He stated the land has been filled at some point in the past with a poor quality of fill dirt -- there is lots of trash in the fill. He stated that because he would have to excavate to get this trash out anyway, he is proposing to provide underground parking space to accommodate 36 cars. There would also be 22 surface parking spaces. Mr. Wright stated the subject property is in poor condition, and that there have been three fires on this property in the last ten years, at least. The re have also been court cases against the occupant to get the property cleaned up, but outside of the work the Jaycees did on the property several years ago, nothing else has been done. Mr. Wright stated that he had circulated a petition in the area, and there were only three persons who did not sign it. One person he could not I I I