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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969-01-22 PZC MINUTESPage 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 I I I Page 1125 contact; a second felt such a development might block his view; and a third stated he did not want any rental competition in the area. Mr. Parkinson asked Mr. Wright what he felt the market for apartments in the Englewood area was in light of the comment by the one gentleman who wanted "no rental competition?" Mr. Wright replied that the Englewood market is very good; apartments are hard to find, and few are available under $150. Mr. Woods asked what would happen to the two ownerships to the south of the property Mr. Wright has under option? Mr. Wright stated he felt it would develop as R-3. There is 100 ft. frontage, and he feels that it would be feasible to pur- chase the land and remove the structures to make it available for redevelopment. Mr. Woods asked if there were others in the audience who wished to speak in favor of the rezoning? Mr. Robert Card 4079 South Acoma - Mr. Horn 4075 South Acoma - stated he was in favor of the request. He has lived across the alley from the property for seven years or so; and two of the fires Mr. Wright mentioned have occurred in that time. He stated there is considerable vandalism on the property inasmuch as the house is vacant, and it is used to store junk. He fears the vandalism will spread throughout the area, and feels that the new development will be an asset to the neighborhood and improve the appearance of the area. stated he lives directly across the alley from this property also, and while he is not opposed to the request, he would like some questions answered. He asked if it would be necessary to have the building 3-1/2 stories high? He feels this will cut off the evening sunlight from the backyards across the alley. He also questioned the drainage problem. He stated that there has been fill put on the property, and as a result this property drains back to the alley and there is a "water hole" in back of his house. He asked if the alley would be raised or lowered, and if it was raised, what would the other property owners on Acoma do then, as the drainage would be right in their back yards. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the drainage would have to be approved by the Public Works Director, Mr. Waggoner, prior to the issuance of a building permit. Mr. Woods asked for those in opposition. No one was present to speak in opposition. Mr. Woods asked those in favor of the proposal to raise their hands: five persons indicated they were in favor of the proposal. Mr. Woods asked those in opposition to raise their hands: there was no one in opposition. Lone moved: Parkinson seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried unanimously. IV. OFF-STREET PARKING 3600 S. Delaware CASE #5-69 Mr. Ray Ludwig introduced Mr. Robert Anderson, principal property owner for the proposed apartment complex at that address. Mr. Ludwig stated they are presenting the off-street parking plan for approval by. the Commission. Mrs. Romans stated that the matter is before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for a variance in the front setback and for permission to park in the "front yard" on the north and south sides of the complex, per the Chief Building Inspector's finding. Mr. Ludwig stated that the matter had been scheduled for Public Hearing before the Board of Adjustment on the matter of the front setback on January 8, 1969, but they were informed just before the Hearing by members of the Building Department that they would need additional variances for the parking on the north and south ends of the block. He stated that he did not understand why the variances were needed, but if they would be in violation of the ordinance by parking off of Kenyon and Jefferson Avenues, they would revise the plans if a variance were not granted. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission accept the parking layout as submitted for the apartment complex at 3600 South Delaware between Kenyon and Jefferson Avenues. Further discussion followed. Upon the call of the vote, the motion carried unanimously. V. ALLEY VACATION · CASE #6-69 Penn/Pearl alley . 3600 Block South Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Dan Kubby is the applicant requesting that the south 150 feet of the alley in the 3600 block South Pennsylvania /South Pearl be vacated. Mr. Kubby owns property on both South Pennsylvania and South Pearl Street, and wants to have an apa~tment building erected. Mr. Kubby is of the opinion that the site will be much more functional Page 1126 if the alley were to be vacated. The alley presently dead-ends at Dry Creek on the south end of the block and U.S. 285 is the north boundary. Mr. Kubby is requesting the vacation of only a portio~ of the alley, but there is a drainage problem and upon notification of the request for partial vacation, Public Works Director Waggoner stated that . he could not ap~rove a partial vacation unless an alternate alleyway were to be dedicated to Sou~h Pennsylvani~ Street. However, Mr. Waggoner has stated that he will not opplse the vacation of the entire alley. Mrs. Romans stated that letters have been sent to the various utility companies ~nd depart- ments, and to the adjacent property owners asking for their opinions on the proposed vacation. No replies have been received to these letters. No action was taken. VI. UTILITIES DEPARTMENT CASE #7-69 Utilities Director Charles Carroll was present and discussed action of the Water Board at their meeting January 21, 1969. He stated he would like the Planning Commission to consider this action and give their approval so that progress on this project can continue. Dis- cussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that concurrence to the action as outlined by Utilities Director Carroll and as requested by the City Water Board be given. The motion carried unanimously. VII. SUBDIVISION WAIVER Glenn H. Kooi CASE #8-69 Mr. Mellema stated he represented Mr. Kooi who owns property in Northwest Englewood on the northeast corner of South Zuni and West Floyd Avenue extended. Mr. Kooi's property extends over to the railroad right-of-way to the east, and encompasses approximately 3-1/2 acres. This property is zoned I-2 (Heavy Industrial), and Mr. Kooi is desirous of building a ware- house on the eastern part of his land. This will serve as the warehouse for Carey Salt Company, and he will be the distributor for Colorado. He stated that they were unaware of the fact that the property must be subdivided or a waiver obtained from the City prior to ihe issuance of a building permit. Mrs. Romans stated that a subdivision plat must be filed or a waiver obtained on any piece of unplatted land before any act of dividing the property can be approved. She pointed out that there is a house and several sheds on this property now, and by putting the warehouse on this same property, one would be "dividing" the property. She stated that she had talked to the Director of Public Works about the situation, and he is concerned about obtaining right-of- way for West Floyd Avenue in this area. There is a 20 ft. utility easement on the south of Mr. Kooi's property now, and Mr. Kooi has indicated he will be willing to set back from the 20 ft. easement to allow for future roadway for West Floyd. Discussion of the dedication of land for the right-of-way followed. Mr. Mellema commented that the street will have to cross the railroad tracks; Mr. Parkinson stated that the tracks were crossed at several other places throughout the metropolitan area, and asked if it was not felt necessary to have access for the proposed warehouse? Mr. Mellema stated that Mr. Kooi was planning to install a private road to the warehouse; in the future, he would be willing to go through the proper channels and subdivide the property. He pointed out that the warehouse will not hinder future de- velopment of the property. Further discussion followed. It was determined that there is a sewer line on the south, east and north boundaries of the property, and that the sewer line does belong to the City of Englewood. Further discussion followed. It was pointed out that the south boundary of this property is also the southern boundary of the City of Englewood in this particular area, and that if the street were to be improved, either Sheridan would have to provide the other 30 ft. or only the portion dedicated by Mr. Kooi could be improved. Touchton moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission approve Resolution #1, Series of 1969, granting a Subdivision Waiver to Glenn H. Kooi conditioned upon the following: a 30 ft. right-of-way for West Floyd Avenue is to be dedicated to the City from the south 30 ft. of the subject property; the street is to be built to the approval of the Director of Public Works and open for traffic prior to the occupancy of the proposed warehouse; and further, a sub- division plat for this tract must be filed prior to a permit being issued for the construction of any other buildings or structures or any other act which causes a division of this property. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. MEDICAL CLINIC 3600 S. Clarkson CASE #20-68E Mr. Henry Baume stated that he is the . architect for this proposed medical clinic, and stated that the information and changes which the Planning Commission had desired had "suffered in the translation." He stated that he has not had time to complete a new drawing, but does have a revised site plan for their consideration. He stated that the drainage will be taken care of with a 200 ft. easement along the west line of the property, and will go into Dry Creek. He stated the parking spaces have been widened to the minimum 9 ft. and they now have 112 spaces; they are required by the Ordinance to have 103 spaces. The entrances and exits to the parking lots were discussed. Mr. Parkinson pointed out that the north cut on South Clarkson is too close to the yield lane. He asked if it could possibly be moved further . south? Mr. Baume replied that he did not think the property owner would approve of this sug- gestion. Further discussion followed. Mr. Baume commented that the building was designed to face South Clarkson Street because it was felt South Clarkson was the "most prominent" entrance street. He stated he had been under the impression that the Commission was concerned I I I I I I Page 1127 with the entrance from U.S. 285 rather than either of the entrances on South Clarkson. Mr. Lone stated he felt the north curb cut on South Clarkson would be better situated were it to be located further south, or eliminated completely. It was suggested that perhaps the entrance-exit from U.S. 2 85 should be widened to permit easy flow of two-way traffic, and the north curb cut on South Clarkson Street should be closed completely. Further dis- cussion followed. Mr. Baume stated he would present this plan to the property owners, and if it is approved, will incorporate it into a revised plot plan for presentation to the Commission. It was suggested that perhaps a letter could be written incorporating the thoughts of the Commission for presentation to the owners, and for reference for Mr. Baume. IX. ARKELL'S SUBDIVISION CASE #4-69A January 4, 1969 Mrs. Romans stated this matter was tabled at the last meeting for further information. She stated that she had reveiwed the Minutes of the Planning Commission for 1953, and has found no definite reference to the 8 ft. dedication that was obtained off of the east side of Lots 1 thru 12 and the west side of Lots 37 to 48, other than that there was a plan discussed for the development of this entire area on Logan in the 2900 block, and that the School Board purchased this land shortly thereafter. She stated that she had discussed the matter with Mr. John Kramer, of the Englewood School District, and it is their recollection that inasmuch as a school was planned for that location, the 16 ft. which was obtained in addition to the alley, was required to provide access to the school site with an east-west access way projected to Logan from that portion of the Logan-Pennsylvania alley which was dedicated in Arkell's Subdivision. Now, however, the City of Englewood owns the land that had been in- tended for the school and this additional dedication is not needed. Discussion followed. Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the west 8 ft. of the land owned by the City adjacent to Lots 1 thru 12, Arkells Subdivision be vacated. The motion carried unanimously, X. COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Councilman Lone, representative of the City of Englewood to the Council of Governments, reported on the meeting of January 21, 1969. He gave members copies of three proposals concerning Councils of Governments. One has been written by the Denver Regional Council of Governments, one proposed by the Colorado Municipal League, and a third is a Statement of Policy on Councils of Government prepared by the Denver Regional Council of Governments. These are being considered for presentation to the State Legislature. Mr. Lone discussed these proposals at length, and noted that more information would be avail a ble following the next meeting in February. Mr. Lone also reported that there were three grant-in-aid applications which were approved by the Council of Governments: one from Adams County, one from Littleton, and one from Englewood for aid on the park-golf course complex at McLellan Dam. It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 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 22, 1969 SUBJECT: Action of the Water Board RECOMMENDATION: Parkinson moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that concurrence to the action as outlined by Utilities Director Carroll and as requested by the City Water Board be gi ven. The motion carried unanimously. By Order of .the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary Page 112 8 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION . DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION : Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: January 22, 1969 Vacation of 8 ft. on East Side of Lots 1 thru 12, Arkell's Subdivision. The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the west 8 ft. o f the land owned by the City adjacent to Lots 1 thru 12, Arkell's Sub- division be vacated. The motion carried unanimously. 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 February 5, 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. Mr. Woods stated the Minutes of the meeting of January 22, 1969, were to be considered f or approval. Carlson moved: Parkinson seconded: The Minutes of January 22, 1969, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. W. H. THORNEY 3000 Block South Delaware Street REZONING R-2-A to R-3-B CASE #l-69A January 8, 1969 Parkinson moved: Lone seconded: The Public Hearing on the rezoning request filed by Mr. W. H. Tho r ney be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Chairman Woods asked Mrs. Romans to review the application. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Thorney filed the application for a change of zone classification from R-2-A (Two-family residential) to R-3-B (Multi-family residential) on January 2, 1969, for the 3000 block of South Delaware. Public Notice was given in the Englewood Herald, and the property has been posted the required length of time. Mr. Thorney 3700 S. Clarkson -stated that he owns eight lots in the 3000 block of South Delaware, and would like to have the zoning changed from R-2-A to R-3-B. Six of the lots he owns are on the northeast corner of .Delaware and Dartmouth; there are two structures on these lots at the present time. These structures would be demolished, and he would construct an apartment house. Mr. Thorney stated he purchased these lots one year ago from an Englewood realtor; checked the comprehensive zoning plan for the City of Englewood, and found that this area was being considered for higher density zoning under the revised ordinance. He stated that he had circulated a petition in the subject block and the signatures obtained were those of property owners who were in favor of the rezoning. Eight properties were indicated as being in favor of rezoning on the plot plan which Mr. Thorney presented with the petition. Mr. Thorney stated there were three property owners which he could not contact, and the other people in the block had told him that they are "just tired of signing petitions." Mr. Thorney statErl he is proposing a 25 unit apartment house on t his property --6 lots -- I I I