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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-21 PZC MINUTESPage 1240 Mr. Lentsch stated that a review of the proceedings of the previous day was given the day he attended. He stated that he too felt that the matter of communication between city, county, and state planning agencies was stressed. He s~ated that he also understood that we must have "local" planning, or the federal government will take over that function. The im-. portance of involving citizens in the planning program was discussed, and he stated that it was mentioned that the planning program must be "sold" to the people, and not forced on them. Further discussion followed. Lone moved: Walsh seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting was declared adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Gertrude G. Welt~ Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *· * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1970 I. CALL TO ORDE R . The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chair- man Carlson at 8:05 P.M. Members Present: Woods; Walsh; Senti; Lone; Lentsch; Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members Absent: None Also Present: City Attorney Berardini - -- -- -- - - ---- --- --- - - - - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated that the Minutes of March 31, 1970, were to be considered for approval. Lentsch moved: Senti seconded: The Minutes of March 31, 1970, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. REX T. GARRETT 1451 W. Tufts REZONING R-1-C to I-1 CASE #7-70A March 3, 1970 Mr. Carlson staten that this rezoning had been initiated by the City Planning and Zoning Com- mission. Mr. Rex Garrett is owner of ~he property at 1451 West Tufts Avenue, which property is presently zoned R-1-C (Single-family Residential). The proposed zoning is I-1 (Light In- dustry). Woods moved: Lentsch seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans indicated the subject property on the zoning map in the Council Chambers. She stated that the public notice was published in the Englewood Herald April 2, 1970, and that the property was posted on April 3, 1970. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the area adjoins R-3 (Single-family residential) zoning to the west. in Arapahoe County; I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning to the north in the City of Englewood; R-1-A (Single-family Residential) zoning to the east in the City of Englewood, and single-family residential zoning abuts the property to the south in Arapahoe County. Both heavy and light industrial districts are within close proximity to the south and west. Mrs. Romans reviewed the restrictions of the I-1 (Light Industrial) district and noted that mobile home parks are a "Conditional Use" in this zone district. Until 1963, mobile home parks were not provided for in the Zoning Ordinance, and any mobile home parks in the City of Englewood were in a non-conforming status. Some owners of existing mobile home parks along South Santa Fe Drive had indicated a desire to clean their property up, but could not do so under the restrictions existing at that time. Therefore, when the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was adopted, mobile home parks were made a "Conditional Use" in the Light Industrial Zone District in order that, were plans to improve existing parks presented to the Planning Commission, the Commission could consider the plans and approve the redevelopment if the plans conformed to the Mobile Home Park Ordinance, and if the park would be compatible with the ~evelopment of the area. Several mobile home park owners have ·taken advantage of the new regulation and have improved their property. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Garrett to present his case. Mr. Garrett stated that he has discussed the matter with City Attorney Berardini, and is under the impression that new procedures are under consideration wherein mobile home parks would have a specific zone classification and would not have an I-1 designation as they do · at this time. Mr. Garrett asked the Commission to withdraw the request to change the zoning from R-1-C (Single-family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial). I I I I I I Page 1241 Mr. Berardini asked to clarify his discussions with Mr. Garrett. He reminded the Commission that they have considered, since the first of the year, the problems that are wrought by intermixing residential uses (mobile home parks) with the industrial uses permitted in the I-1 Zone District. He reviewed the studies of various mobile home park ordinances that the Commission has undertaken, and the drafting of a proposed mobile home ordinance revision. Mr. Berardini stated that he felt it would be better to take residential uses out of the industrial district and put them in a residential district. He pointed out that the Com- mission would have to make a recommendation on the Ordinance to the City Council, and that the Council must then pass or reject the Ordinance. Mr. Berardini stated that he felt Mr. Garrett has been very clear that he desires to have a mobile home park on the property at 1451 West Tufts Avenue, and this is the reason he has asked for the I-1 zoning. Mr. Berardini stated that he would recommend the Commission join in the request to withdraw the rezoning application until such time that Council can pass on the proposed Mobile Home Park Zone District Ordinance. He stated that he felt it would be a minimum of four to six months before this Ordinance could be approved. Brief discussion followed. Lone moved: Senti seconded: The Public Hearing be closed and the application for rezoning property at 1451 West Tufts Avenue be withdrawn. Discussion on the motion followed. Mr. Lone stated that he shared the thoughts that it would be better to have a zone classification specifically for mobile home parks rather than have them "conditional uses" in another zone classification. He reviewed similar rezoning requests wherein it was the clearly stated intent of the applicant to develop the land as a mobile home park, yet the discussion had to center on the merits of the rezoning to an I-1 Zone District rather than on the particular use that was sought. Wm. Webber 4545 S. Lipan Ct. -stated that Erie, Colorado recently annuled their Mobile Home Park Ordinance; Boulder does not allow any additional courts or mobile homes; the existing courts and mobile homes may remain but no more may be added. He asked the Commission to search out the areas within the State which have, or have had, mobile home parks. Mr. Webber also asked how the property owners in this immediate area would be notified when this matter would again be considered? He asked if property owners would have an opportunity to vote on this type of regulation? Mr. Car l son stated that the mobile home parks would have their own zoning classification, and that the same procedure of posting, public notice in the paper would have to be followed by any applicant desiring that particular zone classification. Mr. Lone pointed out that opponents to mobile home parks would also have an · opportunity to object to the Ordinance itself when it is considered by the City Council.Mrs. Romans pointed out that when the Commission would also have to hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance, and that citizens would be able to voice their approval or opposition at that time. Jack Gilliland 1460 West Tufts -asked if the proposed ordinance for mobile home parks sets forth square footage per unit as the zoning ordinance does for the single-family residential districts? Mrs. Romans stated that it is difficult to set forth a requirement of so much square footage per each "site" because of the diversity in the size of the units. She stated, however, that it is proposed that this matter be controlled by requiring a certain distance between mobile homes and controlling the density per acre. She pointed out that the proposed ordinance would permit eight units per acre and there would be a minimum of 15 ft. between mobile homes. Off-street parking is required now, and would continue to be required, as will service buildings, usable open. area, etc. Mr. Gilliland asked Mr. Garrett hos much property was in this site? Mr. Garrett stated there are six acres in the site. Mr. Woods and Mr. Lentsch both noted that there was a motion on the table to close the hearing, and they didn't feel this discussion was warranted. Mr. Carlson stated he was trying to give the people an opportunity to ask questions they might have on the procedure the Commission is proposing. Mr. Elmer Jungck 4606 S. Mariposa Dr. -stated that he had circulated a petition in opposition to the rezoning, and has obtained 81 signatures of opponents. He asked if it was proper to submit this petition now, inasmuch as the request has been withdrawn? He noted that the signatures represented residents in the general area, and he asked the Commission to take this into consideration. He pointed out that these residents had opposed the rezoning request two years ago, and they still oppose it. Mr. Carlson stated that if the motion to withdraw the request carries, he saw no reason to submit the petition at this time. Mr. Carlson then called for the vote on the motion. AYES: NAYS: Woods; Walsh; Senti; Lone; Lentsch; Carlson None The motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: No further applications for mobile home parks be accepted until such time as the proposed mobile home parks ordinance is in effect, and such applica- tions then submitted be considered as applications for rezoning under the mobile home park ordinance. Discussion on the motion followed. The motion carried unanimously. - ------ --- ----- --- Page 1242 IV. MO ORE-CUMMINGS Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, Bell Isle Gardens Second Filing REZONING R-4 to I-1 CASE #12-68 Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Robert G. Cummings is the owner of the property above described, and that in March of 1968, Mr. Cummings made application for rezoning from R-4 (Residential- Professional) to I-1 (Light Industrial). At that time, the Commission and staff felt that the revision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance was imminent, and after discussion with Mr. Cummings, determined that the hearing would be held at the time of the hearing on the revision of the Ordinance. Mr. Moore now has an option to purchase the property and is interested in accomplishing the rezoning as soon as possible. Mrs. Romans noted that in- asmuch as Mr. Cummings had paid the required $50 fee, the staff did not require an additional fee to be paid by Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore was present to discuss the application for rezoning. He stated that his company wants to move their business to this location because they have grown too large for their present facilities at 4796 South Broadway and they want to stay in the City. This firm manufactures Bingo cards, which they feel is a "light" manufacturing use. Mr. Moore stated they would like to build an 8,000 sq. ft. building, with paved parking area, on the site. He noted that there is more land in the site than they will use in the immediate future, but they have hopes of expansion of the business. Discussion followed. Woods moved: Lone seconded: The Public Hearing for rezoning of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8, Bell Isle Gardens, 2nd Filing, from R-4, (Residential Professional) to I-1, (Light Industrial) be set for May 19, 1970, the property is to be posted, and public notice is to be given in the official City Newspaper , the Englewood Herald. The motion carried unanimously. V. STREET VACATION W. Tufts A venue CASE #8-70 Mrs. Romans showed the Commission a plan of Centennial Park and stated that the portion of West Tufts Avenue to be considered for vacation is that portion which extends east of South Decatur Street. This vacation has been requested by the Parks and Recreation Department. Discussion followed. Lentsch moved: Senti seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following portion of West Tufts Avenue be vacated: Beginning at the northwest corner of the south 1 /2 of the northeast 1 /4 of Section 8, Township 5 south, Range 68 West of the 6th P. M.; thence s o uth 8 9 °58'30" east, 334.63 feet; thence south 20 °42'44" west, 175.02 feet; thence south 69 °17'16" east, 38.74 feet to the true point of beginning; thence south 69 °17'16" east, 44.39 feet to a point of curve to the left and having a radius of 140.00 feet and a delta angle of 20 °22'29"; thence on the arc of said curve 49.79 feet to the point of tangent; thence south 89 °39'45" east, 72.77 feet; thence south 19 °30'15" east 63.79 feet; thence north 89 °39'45" west, 94.42 feet to a point of curve to the right having a radius of 200.00 feet and a delta angle of 20 °22'29"; thence on the arc of said curve 71.12 feet to a point of curve to the left having a radius of 15.00 feet and a delta angle of 110 °22'29"; thence on the arc of said curve 28.90 feet to a point on the east line of South Decatur Street; thence north 00 °20'15" east, 85.57 feet to the grue point of beginning. The motion carried unanimously. VI. ANNEXATION Herndon Property CASE #9-70 Mrs. Romans stated that the land in the area proposed for annexation is presently used by the City as a parking lot at Belleview Park. Discussion followed. Lentsch moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following property be annexed to the City: Beginning at a point 1413.0 feet east of the southwest corner of the southeast one-quarter (SE 1 /4) of Section 9, Township 5 south, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M.; thence north 25 0 .26 feet; thence south 57 °10' east 59.5 feet; thence east 96.8 feet; thence south 218.0 feet to the south line of said Section 9 and being the center line of West Belleview Avenue; thence west along said south line of said Section 146.8 feet to the point of beginning. The motion carried unanimously. - --- - - - - - - ------ -- ---- VII. MASS TRANSPORTATION Englewood/Littleton/Ft. Logan Bus Line CASE #10-70 Mrs. Romans reminded the Commission that the election on the matter of purchase of the bus line by the City will be held May 5, 1970. Mrs. Romans noted that Mr. Senti is a member of the committee to promote the approval of the purchase, and asked Mr. Senti to more fully discuss the matter. I I I I I I Page 1243 Mr. Senti stated that the Council is in favor of the purchase of the buses by the City, and are asking the Planning Commission to sanction the request for Federal Aid if the matter is approved by the voters. Mr. Senti discussed the cost of the buses, and commented that it was the feeling of the Council that it would be better to buy good buses that would with- stand the usage rather than cheaper buses --much on the order of school buses --upon which the maintenance cost would be prohibitive. With this in mind, the Council decided that smaller buses, or "mini" buses, would be more economical. Mrs. Romans noted that the cost was broken down to $22,000 for each of three buses, and $5,000 for th~ purchase of the PUC license. It is estimated that $6,000 per year will cover the cost of maintenance of the line. Mrs. Romans noted that the Commission did approve a request in 1968 to the Department of Transportation for assistance in the purchase of three buses for $90,000. Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked if extension of the routes was planned. Mrs. Romans stated that at the time the matter was first considered in 1968, the routes were proposed to be extended, but that this is not being proposed at this time. Mr. Berardini noted that route changes have to be approved by the PUC. Mr. Lentsch questioned the operational .cost estimate; he commented that he understood the cost of operating the line from the first of the year to this date was $5,000. Mr. Senti pointed out that the line has costs now that would not be incurred ~hen the City purchased the line. Further dis- cussion followed. Dr. Walsh asked why it was felt that a recommendation should be made this evening, when the election isn't until May 5th? Mr. Lone stated that he felt the urgency was that this has been going on for some length of time, and that the Council wanted the application ready to go immediately after the election, assuming the issue will be approved. Mr. Senti stated that he would like to see the Planning Commission support this issue. Further discussion followed. Senti moved: Woods seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that application be made for Federal Aid to purchase three buses at an approximate cost of $22,000 each, contingent upon voter approval at the May 5th election. Further discussion followed. The vote was called: AYES: Woods; Senti; Lone; Lentsch NAYS: Carlson ABSTAIN: Walsh The motion carried. VIII. MAYOR'S COFFEE Mrs. Romans stated that a Mayor's Coffee ~ill be held April 27th, at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers to discuss the issues on the ballot for the .election on May 5th. Mrs. Romans reported that the League of Women Voters of Arapahoe County have prepared an informa- tional flyer to be mailed to all registered voters in the City of Englewood. Mrs. Romans reported there will also be a Coffee at the Southland News Office on April 30th from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. to discuss the issue of the purchase of the bus line. Discussion followed. IX. K. WAYNE NELSON 1101 W. Dartmouth REZONING I-2 to I-1 CASE #3-70C 3 /31/70 3 /17/70 2 /3 /70 Chairman Carlson noted that the matter of the Nelson rezoning request was tabled, and must be raised from the table before further discupsion can ensue. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The matter of the Nelson rezoning request be raised from the table. The motion carried unanimously. Minutes of the meeting of March 31, 1970 were reviewed. Brief discussion followed. Mr. Lone reviewed City Attorney Berardini's statement at the last meeting that two reasons must be present to justify a rezoning : (1) It must be determined that there was improper zoning initially, or (2) It must be shown that cpanges have occurred in the area which warrant a change of zoning because the land can no longer be used for the "highest and best" use under the existing zoning. Mr. Lone commented that the I-2 Zone District is more "liberal" than the I-1 Zone District, and that if the land could not be used for an industrial purpose in the more liberal district, he failed to see how it could be used in the more restrictive district. He pointed out that the only use permitted in the I-1 District that is not per- mitted in the I-2 Zone District is that of a mobile home park, and he stated that he just couldn't justify the granting of the rezoning application. Mr. Lentsch commented that he didn't feel the applicant gave any justification for the rezoning. Discussion followed. Lone moved: Lentsch seconded: The rezoning request filed by K. Wayne Nelson for change of zoning on property at 1101 W. Dartmouth Avenue from I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to I-1 (Light Industrial) be denied because: (1) the applicant failed to show justification for granting the rezoning; (2) it was not shown that the initial zoning was in error, or (3) that changes have occurred in the area which would make it impossible to use the land under its present zone classification. The motion carried unanimously. -- ---- -- --- -------- - Page 1244 X. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE. City Attorney Berardini stated that he had numerous notes on the proposed Ordinance , and he would like to delay discussion of the ordinance until he could incorporate these notes and the proposed ordinance into the form of an ordinance amendment to the existing mob~le home parks ordinance. Discussion followed. Mr. Berardini stated that he could have this ready by May 5th , but inasmuch as he does plan to be out of the office for a week, it mi~ht_be better if the discussion could be scheduled for May 12th, as suggested by the Comm1ss1on. The next regular meeting of the Commission will be r€scheduled for May 12th , 1970 , rather than May 5th. - -- -- - --- ---- --- - - - --- - XI. SIGN CODE COMMITTEE. Mrs. Romans stated that she had received a copy of Denver's proposed sign code. The Denver Planning Office is suggesting that the cities in the metro area review this code, and consider the possibility ·of adopting it as a uniform code. Mrs. Romans asked if the Commission would like to review this Sign Code, or if they felt that perhaps the Sign Code Committee should be reactivated to work on this matter? Mr. Lone stated that he felt the Sign Code Committee should be reactivated, because he felt that the discussions and consideration could cover some pretty technical areas which persons not knowledgeable in sign control would be unfamiliar. Other members agreed that the Sign Code Committee should be reactivated. Mrs. Romans stated that a tour has been arranged of the Mullin Outdoor Advertising head- quarters for those who are interested. Mrs. Romans noted that New York City has no projecting signs ; wall signs are used, and she stated the effect is very attractive. XII. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Carlson stated that he would like to suggest that when reservations are made for members to attend a conference and they do not attend, that the member should stand the cost of the reservation. He did not feel the City should pay for reservations for members who do not attend the conferences. Lentsch moved: Walsh seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 9 :40 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: Senti seconded: April 21, 1970 Vacation of West Tufts Avenue. The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following portion of West Tufts Avenue be vacated: Beginning at the northwest corner of the south 1 /2 of the northeast 1 /4 of Section 8, Township 5 south, Range 68 west of the 6th P.M.; thence south 89 °58'30" east, 334.63 feet ; thence south 20 °42'44" west, 175.02 feet; thence south 69 °17'16" east, 38.74 feet to the true point of beginning; thence south 69 °17'16" east, 44.39 feet to a point of curve to the left and having a radius of 140.00 feet and a delta angle of 20°22'29"; thence on the arc of said curve 49.79 feet to the point of tangent; thence south 89 °39 1 45" east, 72.77 feet; thence south 19 °30'15" east 63.79 feet; thence north 89 °38'45" west, 94.42 feet to a point of curve to the right having a radius of 200.00 feet and a delta angle of 20 °22'29"; thence on the arc of said curve 71.12 feet to a point of curve to the left having a radius of 15.00 feet and a delta angle of 110 °22'29"; thence on the arc of said curve 28.90 feet to a point on the east line of South Decatur Street; thence north 00 °20'15" east 85.57 feet to the true point of beginning. The motion carried unanimously. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary - - --- - - - - - -- - - -- - - --- - -- --- - I I I I I I Page 1245 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: April 21, 1970 SUBJECT: Annexation of "Herndon" Property. RECOMMENDATION: Lentsch moved: Lone seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the foll owing property be annexed to the City: Beginning at a point 1413.0 feet east of the southwest corner of the southeast one-quarter (SE 1 /4) of Section 9, Township 5 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P. M.; thence north 250.26 feet; thence south 57 °10' east 59.5 feet; thence east 96.8 feet; thence south 218.0 feet to the south line of said Section 9 and being the center line of West Belleview Avenue; thence west along said south line of said Section 146.8 feet to the point of beginning. The motion carried unanimously. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 12, 1970 Woods; Walsh; Senti Romans , Ex-officio Lone; Lentsch; Carlson City Attorney Berardini Inasmuch as a quorum was not present, the meeting could not be called to order, and an in- formal discussion was held beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the Planning Department. II. WILKERSON CORPORATION Parking Plan CASE #11-70 Mrs. Romans stated that the Wilkerson Corporation is expanding their structure and will, therefore, have to provide additional parking facilities. The parking lot layout will have to be approved by the Commission under the provisions o f §22.5-5g of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordi nance. The Parking Plan was displayed for the consideration of the Commission. The Wilkerson Corporation representative who was in attendance stated that the present building is 38,000 sq. ft., and they are proposing an additional 44,000 sq. ft. for a total of 82,000 sq. ft. There is a total of 78,000 sq. ft. to be devoted to parking. He noted that there are 165 parking spaces shown on the plan, and stated that Wilkerson Corporation has 149 employees, of which 36 are on the "swing-shift", so that all employees would not be present at the same time. He also noted that Wilkerson Corporation owns additional land across the street on which they could locate some parking if the need arose. This gentleman noted that the drainage plan has been appr.oved by the City Engineer; he also stated that they will have additional grading work done to raise their property above street grade; the drainage grade in this area is 1 /2 %. Mrs. Romans stated that in the light industrial zone district , the parking requirement pro- vides f or an area not less than 1/4 of the gross floor area, or .that there must be one parking space for each three employees regularly present. Mrs. Romans noted that the Wilkerson Corporation meets both of these requirements. Brief discussion f ollowed. Mr. Woods, Dr. Walsh, and Mr. Senti stated they could see no problem with the plan, and di r ected the Planning Director to poll the remainder of the Com- mission to enable the Wilkerson Corporation to begin their expansion as quickly as possible. Formal action will be taken on the parking plan at the next meeting of the Commission. III. MOBILE HOME PARK ORDINANCE. Mrs. Romans stated that Chairman Carlson had asked that the staff prepare a capsule comparison of the present mobile home ordinance and of the proposed mobile home ordinance. Copies of this summary, and of an additional summary of regulations in the metro area, were distributed to the members. Members were asked to review this material for discussion at a subsequent meeting.