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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-05 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 5, 1995 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers of the Englewood City Hall, Chairman Robert Mason presiding. Members present: Horner, Redpath, Tobin, Weber, Douglas , Dummer, Garrett, Mason Simpson, Ex-officio Members absent: Shoop Also present: Harold Stitt, Planning Community Coordinator Mark Graham , Neighborhood Community Coordinator Arthur Scibelli, Business Community Coordinator Dan Brotzman, City Attorney II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. November 7, 1995 Chairman Mason stated that the Minutes of November 7, 1995 were to be considered for ap- proval. Redpath moved: Tobin seconded: The Minutes of November 7, 1995 be approved as written. Mr. Douglas offered an amendment to Page 7, Paragraph 1, second line: strike the word "total" and insert the word "developable". Mr. Horner agreed with Mr. Douglas's recollec- tion of the motion. Redpath moved: Tobin seconded: The Minutes of November 7, 1995 be approved as amended. AYES: NAYS: Redpath, Tobin, Weber, Douglas, Dummer, Horner, Mason None ABSTAIN: Garrett ABSENT: Shoop The motion carried. 1 ill. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE B-1, Business District Amendment Veterinary Hospitals/Clinics -Small Animal CASE #10-95 Mr. Mason stated that the issue before the Commission is the proposed amendment of the B-1, Business District, to allow Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics for Small Animals as a permitted use. Mr. Mason asked that the Public Hearing be opened. Secretary's Note: Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Englewood Herald on November 23, 995. Horner moved: Douglas seconded: The Public Hearing on Case # 10-95 be opened. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Tobin, Weber, Douglas, Dummer, Garrett, Horner, Redpath, Mason None None Shoop The motion carried. Mr. Mason asked that staff present the case. Mr. Harold J. Stitt, Planning Community Coordinator, was sworn in. Mr. Stitt testified that the proposed amendment to the B-1 Zone District will allow veterinary hospitals and clinics for small animals as a permitted principal use. This request is very similar to the recent consid- eration of an amendment to the R-3, High Density District, to allow veterinary hospitals and clinics for small animals as a permitted principal use. The applicant's option on the R-3 zoned property expired. Dr. Tankersley has now located a site within the B-1 Business District that he feels is suitable for his medical practice; it is within reasonable proximity to his present lo- cation, and Dr. Tankersley has asked that the B-1 District be amended to permit veterinary hospitals and clinics for small animals as a permitted principal use. Mr. Stitt testified that the B-1 District does permit medically-related uses for human beings. The District also permits pet shops and stores, which carry a variety of animals, and which stores and shops provide for over-night boarding, care and feeding, of the animals until they are sold. The proposed amendment would limit veterinary hospital/clinic practice to "small animals". Mr. Stitt reviewed Dr. Tankersley's testimony at the previous hearing regarding the specialization of veterinary education and practice. Mr. Stitt pointed out that the proposal to amend the B-1 District also entails amendment to the Definitions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, § 16-8-1. A proposed definition for "Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics --Small Animal" is contained in the staff report. 2 i Ms. Tobin expressed concern with the wording of the proposed definition , declaring it to be too loosely worded and that it will present problems with enforcement. Ms. Tobin urged some specificity rather than the words "and the like". Discussion ensued. Mr. Mason suggested us ing "domestic animal" terminology in place of "and the like". Mr. Garrett suggested the wording of "other similar domesticated household pets". Further discussion ensued. Mason moved : Tobin seconded: The vote was called: The proposed definition to be included in § 16-8-1 be amended by strik- ing the wording "and the like", and inserting the wording "and other domestic household pets ". AYES: NAYS: Douglas , Dummer , Garrett , Horner, Redpath , Tob in , Weber , Mason None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT : Shoop The motion carried. Mr. Horner asked the location of the site that Dr. Tankersley has chosen. Mr. Stitt stated 3451 South Lincoln Street is the site Dr. Tankersley is interested in. Mr. Mason asked if the applicants wished to address the Commission. Dr. Tankersley indi- cated he would answer questions if members of the Commission wished , but that he had noth- ing to add to the staff presentation. Horner moved: Redpath seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #10-95 be closed. AYES: NAYS: Tobin , Weber , Douglas , Dummer, Garrett, Horner , Redpath, Mason None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Shoop The motion carried . Mr. Mason asked the pleasure of the Commission. Garrett moved: Horner seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance , § 16-4-1 OB be amended by adding "Veterinary Hospital and Clinic -Small Animal" as a permitted princi- pal use; further, that § 16-8-1, Definitions , be amended by adding the following: "Veterinary Hospital or Clinic -Small Animal: A place 3 where small animals such as dogs, cats , birds and other domestic house-e hold pets are given medical or surgical treatment, and where use as a kennel is limited to short-term boarding and only for medically related purposes, and where all uses are enclosed within a sound-proof building and no objectionable odor is emitted." AYES: NAYS: Weber, Douglas, Dummer, Garrett, Homer, Redpath, Tobin, Mason None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Shoop The motion carried. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT 5200 Investments, Ltd. CASE #9-95 Mr. Mason stated the Findings of Fact for Case #9-95 were to be considered for approval. Homer moved: Mason seconded: The Findings of Fact be amended on Page 4, Paragraph #1 in the mo- tion, be amended by striking the word "total" and inserting the word "developable". AYES: NAYS: Dummer, Homer, Redpath, Tobin, Weber, Douglas, Mason None ABSTAIN: Garrett ABSENT: Shoop The motion carried. Dummer moved: Tobin seconded: The Findings of Fact for Case #9-95, be approved as amended. AYES: NAYS: Homer, Redpath, Tobin, Weber, Douglas, Dummer, Mason None ABSTAIN: Garrett ABSENT: Shoop The motion carried. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Simpson introduced new staff members Mark Graham, Neighborhood Community Coor- dinator, and Arthur Scibelli, Business Community Coordinator, to the. Commission. Mr. Simpson stated that both gentlemen will be bringing issues to the Commission from time to 4 t - time. Mr. Graham is currently working on the landscaping issue, and this will be before the Commission in January for a study session. Ms. Tobin inquired if these were new positions. Mr. Simpson stated that they were existing positions. Mr. Simpson reminded the Commission members of the holiday dinner planned for December 21 at Woody's restaurant. Mr. Simpson stated that there are no cases scheduled for the Commission on December 19th. Mr. Redpath asked for an update on Cinderella City. Mr. Simpson gave a synopsis of discus- sions and projected timeline for the mall redevelopment. It is anticipated that the redevelop- ment could be completed and the new businesses open by late 1997, but more likely early 1998. Timelines on development of large projects such as this were discussed. Mr. Simpson stated that projected size of the redevelopment is approximately 450,000 square feet. VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Homer noted that on the Trolley Square wall, there are small "towers" with lights that are high pressure sodium lights; these lights present a serious "glare" at night right at eye-level of motorists. He asked that staff investigate and determine if a different lighting can be provided to eliminate the "glare". Mr. Homer also commented that he, and the Commission and Council, erred in not requiring the row of shrubs which had been between the walk and buildings on Trolley Square to be re- placed between the sidewalk and the "wall". Mr. Homer noted that the City Council Minutes of October 16 address his concern regarding the small grassy protrusion into the concrete area along the sidewalk. Mr. Homer commented that he did not feel it necessary that this 400 square feet of grassed area be replaced some- where else on the site. Mr. Mason discussed a temporary change in his schedule, which may necessitate his absence from meetings for the first few weeks in 1996. There being nothing further to come before the Commission, the meeting was declared ad- journed. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secre 5