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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-21 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 1259 Dr. Walsh asked about the need for the Groussman Building and the statement that was made earlier that the school facilities will not be available for recreational use any longer. Mr. Carlson stated that the late Wm. Bishop, Superintendent of Schools, had been very co- operative with the City in making the school buildings and personnel available f or recreational needs, but that there has seemingly been a change in policy since Mr. Bishop's death, and the City has not been able to use the school~ for square dances, t~en clubs, etc. Inasmuch as these are vital programs in our recreation program, the City must provide some place for these groups to meet. Dr. Walsh commented that as a taxpayer, he wasn't paying f or a "lack of cooperation" on the part of school officials when it is taxpayers money that finance the school programs anyway. Further brief discussion f ollowed . Walsh moved: Lentsch seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M ~ Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1970 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Members present: Woods; Walsh; Senti; Lentsch; Carlson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Lone II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carlson stated that Minutes of June 16, 1970, were to be considered for approval, Lentsch moved: Senti seconded: The Minutes of June 16, 1970, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. III. M. M. SUMMERS 3140 S. Delaware Lentsch moved: REZONING R-1-C to R-2-B Walsh seconded: The public hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. CASE #13-70B June 2, 1970 May 19, 1970 Chairman Carlson asked the Planning Director to give a brief review of the application. Mrs. Romans stated that an application.had been filed by Mr. M. M. Summers and Mrs. Betty Lou Acker, his daughter, f or the rezoning of the frontage on the south side o f Ox f ord Avenue extending from the centerline o f South Jason Street to the industrial zoning west of South Lipan Street. The present zoning is R-1-C (Single-family Residential) and the requested zoning is R-2-B (Two-family Residential). Mrs. Romans displayed land use maps of the sub- ject area, and noted that Mr. Summers now owns the property listed under the name o f "Hubner" on the map. This lot is the only vacant property in the subject area. Mrs. Romans noted that the property has been posted the required number of days, and that public notice of the hearing appeared in the Englewood Herald on July 2, 1970. Mrs. Romans stated that the reasons given by Mr. Summers for the rezoning application are: (1) This property is across Oxford Avenue from light i~dustrial zoning on the north, and abuts light industrial zoning on the west. (2) The requested R-2-B Zoning will act as a "buffer" between the I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning and the R-1-C (Single-family) Residential zoning to the south. (3) This area is "sparsely" populated; there are three lots with 72 ft. fr ontage , and one lot with 100 ft. frontage, and could conceiveably accommodate two units. (4) Englewood has a shortage of housi~g, and people cannot find rentals. (5) Ox ford Avenue at this point is 100 ft. wide, which will provide adequate access to the industrial district, and to the residential development on the south side of Oxford Avenue. Chairman Carlson asked the proponents to present their arguments. Page 1260 Mr. summers stated he would like to ask that the matter be postponed until the first meeting in August. He stated he wanted to build a nice house on the property he owns, and needs additional time to complete negotiations with the "tradesmen" who will be doing the work. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Summers when he purchased the lot? Mr. Summers stated that he pur- chased the lot in May, 1970. Discussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated she would attempt to contact City Attorney Berardini, who is ill, on the telephone to ask him whether or not the Planning Commission may postpone the scheduled hearing upon the applicant !s request for the reason given. Mr. Carlson stated that Mrs. Romans had contacted Mr. Berardini at his home, and that Mr. Berardini had stated that the Commission does have the right to "continue" the Hearing for a good cause, but that inasmuch as the Hearing has been formally opened, those present who wish to speak for or against the proposal should be heard. The Commission could make the decision to continue the Hearing or to close the Hearing after the speakers present have completed their presentations. If the Hearing were to be continued, the Commission should "continue" the Hearing until a specified date and not "table" the matter, and if the date to which the matter would be continued were announced this evening, there would be no need for reposting the area. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Summers to present his reasons for applying for the rezoning. Mr. Summers stated that he wished to be brief and explicit in presenting his case. He stated that he and hig daughter, Mrs. Acker, purchased a vacant lot in the area in May, 1970, upon which they plan to build a double, which will provide both a home and income for her. Mr. Summers stated that he plans to build a "nice house" on the property and pointed out that he holds a Contractor license from the City of Englewood, and that he has built homes in Denver also. He stated that he is presently in real estate, with Cline & Hardesty, so that he has some knowledge of the value of land. Mr. Summers stated that he felt his development would be a credit to the community. He stated he plans an 1100 sq. ft. home with basement; the basement will be 3-1/2 ft. off the ground and build on the same floor plan as the upper floor. This will be a three bedroom home. Mr. Summers stated he planned the "basement" to be "well lighted and well ventilated" with 10 windows. These windows would be 2' x 6 1 • He reiterated that the use will be a credit to the community and give value to the rest of the property in the area. Mr. Summers stated that the lots in this particular area are large and the homes are now crowded together. He stated that the land is "surrounded" by light industrial zoning, which extends west from Lipan Street to Santa Fe, and on the north there is considerable industrial development, including the Sealtest plant at Kalamath and Oxford Avenue. He stated that more and more of the industrially zoned land will be developed, and with the development the traffic on Oxford Avenue will increase. The noise, dust and general industrial atmosphere will prevail in this area, and Mr. Summers stated he felt the property owners should be entitled to some "consideration" in light of this situation. The property is situated on a 100 ft. wide arterial street, which, Mr. Summers stated, is so wide the City has paved only 55 ft. of the street. Mr. Summers emphasized that Oxford Avenue is heavily traveled street, with considerable noise, police cars chasing robbers, fire trucks, etc. Mr. Summers stated that the average lot width was 75 ft. in this area, The area is not densely populated, and the rezoning would give every property owner the right and opportunity to put in a basement apartment without placing a burden on the community. Mr. Summers stated there was no alley between Oxford Avenue and West Oxford Place to the south. He felt this would be an advantage in that there would be no litter, no additional traffic-way through the area. Mr. Summers stated that most of the properties were fenced, and if they were not, it was the owner's fault, as a fence would preclude pedestrian "encroachment" if people did not desire it. Mr. summers stated that the R-2-B Zoning would give every property owner the privilege of adding an extra apartment and gaining extra income. He pointed out that only about 1/2 of the homes in existance at the present time are suitable for two-family use. Mr. Summers noted six houses in the area that, with very little additional expense, could be converted into a two-family use. The remaining homes could not take advantage of the two-family zoning without extensive remodeling at a cost of $8,000 to $10,000, said Mr. Summers. He stated that he had discussed the proposed rezoning with owners of the industrial property which "surrounds" the area, and none of them have indicated any opposition to the proposal. Mr. Summers then discussed the housing shortage he said exists in Englewood today; he feels this rezoning will make more rental units available. He stated that he owns a home in Centennial Acres which he has as rental property, and rents for $200 per month, and knows of the shortage of rental units. He feels the zoning will provide additional tax base to the City, and also additional rental units for families. Mr. Summers closed his ·presentation, and asked for the privilege to speak in rebuttal to arguments which would be presented in opposition to his request. Mr. Carlson asked if there were anyone else who would wish to speak in favor of the rezoning? No one indicated they wished to speak in favor. Mr. Carlson asked the opponents to present their arguments. Mr. Howard Perry 1022 W. Oxford Place -stated he would like to read a petition in opposition to the . rezoning. The following petition was read and presented to the Planning Commission: "To the members of the Englewood planning and zoning commission: Subject: Rezoning request denial. We the following undersigned property owners, within the immediate and near vicinity of the area described in detail on page 2 of this document, do hereby respectfully request the . denial for a change in the present zone code of R 1 C to R 2 B. The area encompassed by the proposed zone change, contains single family dwellings exclusively, which, were and are, an investment to the residents, and a tour of the said area will clearly show that all homes are in excellent condition, and that many have increased their .value by additional construction. The existing homes within the proposed area are of such a physical size that they cannot be altered to a 2 family dwelling without a great deal of rebuilding and expense. It is with the afore stated facts in mind that we request a firm denial to the proposed re- I I I I I I Page 1261 zoning request on the grounds that we feel it is an encroachment, detrimental to our in- vestments and our environmental well being. Beginning at a point on the center line of W. Oxford Ave. at its intersection with the center line of So. Jason -Kalamath alley, thence E. along the center line of W. Oxford Ave. to its intersection with the center line of So. Jason St. extended thence So. to the projected rear property . line. of lot 1 Blk. 1 Rose Meadows thence W. along the rear property line of Lots 1 .thru 8 including Blk 1, Rose Meadows Subdivision thence So. along the East line of Lot 20 , Hayes Subdivision thence West along the rear property line of Lots 20, 19, 18, and 17 of Hayes subdivision thence North along the West line of Lot 17, Hayes Sub- division to the center line of West Oxford Ave. thence East to the point of beginning. STATE OF COLORADO ) ) SS COUNTY OF ARAPAHOE ) Barbara Anderson, being dul~ sworn deposes and says: That the persons who signed their names on the foregoing petition indicated their opinion and subscribed their names before me and each party so signing represented that the names so given are true and correct, and every person who signed said petition represented themselves to be over twenty-one (21) years of age; further, that every signature herein was voluntarily given. /S / Barbara Anderson Subscribed and sworn to before me by the said Barbara Anderson, on this 20th day of July, 1970. /S/ John D. Curtice Notary Public SEAL My Commission expires January 24, 1974. NAME Arvid C. Anderson Barbara J. Anderson Robert E. Green Elaine Green Faye B. McNiel. Irene Naccarto Gene Naccarto John Lesho Julia Lesho Margie Malmsted Sandra Lucas Al Lucas Virgil Davidson Norma Davidson James H. Lee Patricia D. Lee Charles N. Hogan Doris I. Hogan Ray Sunderlin Margaret Walorski Sylvester F. Walorski Dorothy Beirle Leonard Leirle Clara Takahashi Hank Takahashi Andrew Davis Trelia Garver Kenny G. Garver Howard E. Perry Beth J. Perry Joseph V. Bilo Jr. Janice M. Bilo Clifford McNiel Luther J. Snowbarger Ariel Snowbarger Ken Gamet Edith F. Gamet Beverly E. Francks Maxine M. Francks D. R. Thorpe Priscilla Thorpe C. F. Bollacker, Jr. Jeanne Y. Bollacker Rosem~ry Wilkins Asheal Wilkins Marilyn Asche Norman Asche Thomas A. Gerlick Helen L. Gerlick Virginia L. Fekan Kermit Fekan Shirley Granger Gene Granger Jo Ann Coffey R. V. Coffey George E. Yancey Edna E. Yancey Jean R. Rush Delores J. Hatch R. A. Hatch George R. Rush ADDRESS 1120 W. Oxford Ave. 1120 W. Oxford Ave. 1121 W. Oxford Pl. 1121 W. Oxford Pl. 1150 W. Oxford Ave. 1170 W. Oxford 1170 W. Oxford 1151 W. Oxford Pl. 1151 W. Oxford Pl. 1120 W. Oxford Ave. 4140 So. Lipan 4140 So. Lipan 4153 So. Kalamath Ct. 4153 So. Kalamath Ct. 1171 W. Oxford Place 1171 W. Oxford Place 4133 So. Kalamath 4133 So. Kalamath Ct. 1190 W. Oxford Ave. 1152 W. Oxford Pl. 1152 W. Oxford Pl. 1102 W. Oxford Pl. 1102 W. Oxford Pl. 1051 W. Oxford Pl. 1051 W. Oxford Place 1072 W. Oxford Pl. 1052 W. Oxford Pl. 1052 W. oxford Pl. 1022 W. Oxford Place 1022 W. Oxford Pl. 4095 So. Jason 4095 S. Jason 1150 W. Oxford 1120 W. Oxford 1120 W. Oxford 4163 So. Kalamath Ct. 4163 So. Kalamath Ct. 4143 So. Kalamath Ct. 4143 S. Kalamath Ct. 1025 W. Princeton Pl. 1025 W. Princeton Pl. 1075 W. Princeton Pl. 1075 W. Princeton Pl. 1105 W. Princeton Place 1105 W. Princeton Pl. 1125 W. Princeton Pl. 1125 W. Princeton Pl. 1155 W. Princeton Pl. 1155 W. Princeton Pl. 1176 W .. Princeton Pl. 1176 W. Princeton Pl. 1166 W. Princeton Pl. 1166 W. Princeton P~. 1146 W. Princeton Pl. 1146 W. Princeton Pl. 1076 W. Princeton Place 1076 W. Princeton Pl. 4097 s. Jason 1092 W. Oxford Pl. 1092 W. Oxford Pl. 4097 S. Jason TELEPHONE 789-3660 789-3660 789-3071 789-3071 789-0115 789-2867 789-2867 789-9346 789-9346 789-1570 781-7035 781-7035 781-7275 781-7275 781-7620 781-7620 781-0588 781-0588 781-3121 781-3523 781;_3523 781-2285 781-2285 781-2530 781-2530 781-5221 781-5221 789-9140 789-9140 781-4057 781-4057 789-0115 781-6791 781-6791 761-1450 761-1450 781-8718 781-8718 789-1644 789-1644 781-0350 789-2941 781-4054 781-8782 781-8782 789-3587 789-3587 781-6293 781-8204 781-1687 781-1687 781-8204" Page 1262 Mr. Perry stated he would like to add that the residents don't feel their neighborhood is run down enough to warrant the zone change request to two-family, and they did not feel the change would enhance their neighborhood at all. Mr. Perry stated he felt he could speak for the en- tire Rose Meadows Subdivision; he stated they are owners in residence with the exception of three rental properties. Mr. Perry stated that while many of the residents might have aspirations for larger homes, they have been reluctant to move because of "roots" they have in the community, and are now satisfied that they will remain in their present homes. Mr. Perry stated that many of the residents are making plans for improvements to their homes. Mr. Perry noted that the industrial use north of Oxford Avenue shuts down at 4:30 P.M. and the area is quiet, even with the traffic on Oxford and the purported robber-chasing patrol cars through the area. He stated they do not want to overcrowd their area, and the residents do not want to see another zoning "creep in". Mr. Perry noted that the petition contained 61 signatures and represented the entire ownership of Rose Meadows and the area involved in the rezoning request. Mr. Anderson 1120 West Oxford Avenue - Mr. Robert Green 1121 W. Oxford Place - stated that he owned property two doors away from the properfy which Mr. Summers has purchased. Mr. Anderson stated that he knew Mr. Summers had owned properties in Rose Meadows in the past, and had used these as rental properties. Mr. Anderson asked why Mr. Summers had not moved his daughter into one of these homes? Mr. Anderson also asked why Mr. Summers felt he had to have the two-family zoning; he pointed out that there was no guarantee that Mrs. Acker would remain in that home and they could be subjected to a transient tenant situation. He pointed out that most residents of the Rose Meadows area have lived there nine or ten years. Mr. Anderson stated that he thought the property Mr. Summers has purchased is smaller than some of the developed lots, and with a two-family use he felt it would be much too small. He further stated that Mr. Summers has been inquiring about property in this area for at least five years, and that he has informed residents they could have rental property if the rezoning were approved. Mr. Anderson noted that most of the properties would need a great deal of remodeling to accommodate two-family use, and that probably if the money were available for the remodeling, the residents would rather move away. Mr. Anderson also pointed out that the property is not "surrounded" by industrial zoning. He mentioned the Jason Park which has just been developed, and which is only two blocks away. Mr. Anderson stated that he lives right on Oxford Avenue, and that the traffic is quiet after 10 P.M.; the Sealtest trucks are in at 3 P.M., and they are quiet in the morning when they leave for deliveries. He commented that if Mr. Summers felt the area was surrounded by industry and so noisy, why would he want to build a home for his daughter in such a locality? Mr. Anderson stated that Oxford Avenue has been fully paved, and that he has paid a sizable sum for the paving. He noted that while there is no alley at the rear of this Oxford Avenue frontage, there is an easement and felt it could probably be opened at any time. Mr. Anderson stated he fel.t Mr. Summer's strongest argument was 1h at he wants the property for rental use, and that he feels Englewood needs rental units. Mr. Anderson asked if there was no need for single-family residential property? pointed out that the lot Mr. Summers wants to develop is narrow, and questioned how parking for two units could be accommodated on the property? And, inasmuch as the lot is narrow, he felt that parking for two families could not be accommodated on the street in front of that lot either, and would extend over in front of someone else's home. Mr. Carlson asked if there were anyone else who wished to speak in opposition to the request? No one indicated a desire to speak. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Summers if he wished to have some time for rebuttal? Mr. Summers stated that he did; he stated he felt that he personally had been the subject of the opposition and that he had "really gotten a going-over". Mr. Carlson reminded Mr. Summers that the Com- mission was concerned about a rezoning request, and asked that he address the Commission rather than the audience. Mr. Summers replied that the City Council gave him an opportunity to interrogate and cross-examine the opposition, and .that if he was not allowed to follow that format, he didn't know that he had anything further to say on the matter. Mr. Doyle Irwin 4130 South Jason -stated that he lived five houses south of Oxford on Jason Street; he stated that they do have a nice c-0mmunity, and they would like to see it remain that way. Mrs. Barbara Richards 1090 W. Oxford Avenue -asked if the opposition must be registered on the petition. She noted that persons living on either side of the subject site were not approached to sign the petition, but they are in opposition. Mr. Carlson replied that the Commission would ask for a show of hands for those in favor and for those in opposition, and would take note of this. Mr. Carlson then did ask for the persons in favor of the request to raise their hands; two persons indicated they were in favor of the request. Mr. Carlson asked that those in opposition to the request raise their hands. Twenty- two persons indicated they were opposed. Mr. Carlson asked if there were any questions the Commission would like to ask of the applicant or the opponents? Mr. Woods stated he would like to ask Mr. Summers if he knew what develop- ment was planned to the north of Oxford Avenue on the industrial ground, inasmuch as Mr. summers had made reference to it. He also asked Mr. Summers .if he had a traffic count on Oxford Avenue? Mr. Summers stated that he did not know what development would go in on Oxford Avenue to tre I I I I I I Page 1263 north of his property, and that he did not have a traffic count on West Oxford Avenue. He noted that most street~ were 60 ft. wide, and that Oxford is 100 ft., therefore, he assumed that the Council must feel it would carry considerable traffic to have made it the 100 ft. width. Mr. Woods noted that Mr. Summers had made reference also to"wide lots" in the area, and stated that many people did .not want to be just 5 ft. fro.m their neig_hbors. He asked Mr. Summers exactly why he was requesting the rezoning, as he did not feel that the point had been stated. Mr. Summers stated that he had given the reason for his request, and that if it hadn't been understood, he couldn't explain it. Mr. Lentsch stated that he would like to ask Mr. Anderson to clarify a statement he under- stood him to make that duplexes would bring down the value of his property? Mr. Anderson said he did not feel this was what he said; he stated that the .residents in the area feel that it is a single-family area w~th the homes kept in good condition, and they don't feel the rezoning is necessary. Mr. Lentsch then asked Mrs. Romans if there had been recent changes in the area? Mrs. Romans stated that she thought this had been a fairly stable community for some time, citing the fact that the Sealtest Plant has been in that area for a considerable number of years. She commented that she felt the most recent "change" in the area would be the addition of the Jason Street P,ark to the east. Mr. F. Bollacker 1075 West Princeton Pl. -stated that he moved into his home on .August 15, 1959, and that . the entire area was developed approximately at the same time. Mr. Lentsch asked Mrs. Romans what the plans were for the area in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance after it is revised? Mrs. Romans replied that the Committee working on the Ordinance revision has not reached the point of applying the zoning designations to the map; she stated that she felt it probably would be recommended for a medium density designation. Mr. Carlson asked the Commission if they wished to continue the discussion, or if they wished to close the Public Hearing. Dr. Walsh moved: Woods seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Carlson asked the Commission if they wished to make a decision on the rezoning request at this time, or if they wished to table it for further discussion? Discussion followed. Dr. Walsh stated that he had read the reasons listed with the application Mr. Summers gave ·for the rezoning, and as he listened to Mr. Summers' presentation this evening, he did not feel that the reasons were at all adequate to justify the rezoning. Walsh moved: Woods seconded: The rezoning request filed by Mr. M. M. Summers be denied for the following reasons: 1. There has not been any material change in the area in recent years to justify a change of zoning. 2. It nas not been substantiated .that the only vacant lot in the area cannot be developed as single-family. 3. A petition submitted in protest to the proposed rezoning indicates it is the will of the people in that area that the area remain in a single-family zone classification. 4. Upon a show of hands, two (2) people at the Hearing had indicated they were in favor of the proposal, antj twenty-two (22) persons had indicated they were opposed to the request . . 5. It was not shown that the original zoning of the area in question is in error. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Summers had the right to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council and to request another Hearing before the City Council on the application. A recess of the meeting was called at 9:45 P. M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Carlson. IV. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Bus Purchase CASE #10-70A April 21, 1970 Assistant City Manager McDivitt stated that the City is going to apply for a Federal grant to aid in the purchase of buses for t ,he Englewood/Littleton/Ft. Logan bus line. This request will be for a 2 /3 grant of the total cost of $36,000. The City wants to purchase two new 23-passenger capacity buses, which will cost approximately $18,000 each. Mr : McDivitt stated that the request is prompted by (1) an agreement with Mr. Herbertson, whose buses the City is still using, to acquire City-owned buses as soon as possible; (2) the citizens of Englewood were told when the voted for the Ci~y's purchase ~f the b~s line that the City would attempt to get federal assistance; (3) a need to acquire buses in good condition as soon as possible. Page 1264 Mr. McDivitt stated that the line is operating with three buses now, one of which is in fairly good condition, and the other two are in very poor condition. Mr. McDivitt stated that the City Council needs a motion from the Planning Commission approving the application for the grant. Mr. McDivitt stated that support for the application has been received from the Englewood Public Schools, Arapahoe Institute of Community Development; Arapahoe County League of Women Voters; the Denver Metro League of Women Voters; School. District #6; the Council of Human Relations, and others. Mr. McDivitt noted that the City of Littleton has approved the application for the grant, and that the City of Englewood and City of Littleton have an agreement whereby Littleton will participate 50% on the purchase and expenses of the buses. Discussion followed. Mr. McDivitt again stated that the application is for a grant of 2 /3 of the $36,000, or $24,120 total. Further discussion followed. Mr. McDivitt stated that Englewood will pay the total expense on the bus line during the year, and that at the end of the year, all expenses will be totaled, and Littleton will then pay 50% of these costs, including purchase of the buses. Mr. McDivitt stated that the administrations of the cities of Englewood and Littleton feel that the metropolitan approach to the transportation system is something we should look toward, but in the meantime, we have to make an immediate decision to keep the buses moving. Further brief discussion followed. Lentsch moved: Senti seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that an applica- tion be made to the Department of Transportation for a 2 /3 Federal Aid Grant in the amount of $24,120 to purchase two new buses, which will cost approximately $18,000 each. The motion carried unanimously. V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Brief discussion on the Capital Improvement Program was held. It was determined that, inas- much as there were citizens present for discussion on items on the agenda following this matter, that the order of the agenda would be changed to accommodate these people who were present. VI. BELL MOTEL 2935 S. Santa Fe Drive CONDITIONAL USE Mobile Home Park CASE #14-70 Mr. Glen Proctor was present, representing Mr. and Mrs. Barth, owners of the Bell Motel, who were also present. Mr. Proctor stated that Mr. and Mrs. Barth want to install ten mobile home spaces on their property, and displayed a plan to the Commission. He stated that one of the old buildings would be removed, and indicated the building on the plan. Mr. Proctor noted an area on the back of the property where units have been removed on the order of the City following the flood of June, 1965, at which time these buildings were flooded. It is in this area that Mr. and Mrs. Barth want to put the ten mobile home spaces. Mr. Proctor stated that Mr. and Mrs. Barth feel they can develop the property so that it will be pleasing to the eye and an improvement to the area. Discussion on the plan followed. Mr. Carlson stated that the Planning Commission has declared a moratorium on consideration of mobile home park applications until the proposed revision of the mobile home park is finalized. Mr. Carlson stated he understood Mr. Barth had one mobile home on his property at the present time, and asked if this was correct? Mr. Barth replied that it was correct, but that the mobile home was not being lived in and was just recently parked there by a young man who entered military service. Discussion on the moratorium ensued. Mr. Carlson stated he felt the motion establishing the moratorium would need to be rescinded before the request could be considered. Discussion followed. Mr. Proctor stated that he felt the possibility of the Columbine Freeway following the Santa Fe Route should be considered, and pointed out that it would be cheaper to move a mobile home park than it would be to move some other use. Mrs. Barth commented that the units existing now will have to be demolished sometime in the not too distant future, and they would like to replace them with mobile home spaces and try to attract a "decent clientele". Further discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch noted that an application for a mobile home park in this vicinity had been denied because it was in a flood plain, and he felt we should con- sider that fact on this particular property also. It was determined that members of the Commission should view the property, and discuss the matter further at the meeting on August 5th. VII. REZONING APPLICATION PROCEDURE Posting of Signs CASE #15-70 Mrs. Romans stated that the City had run into a problem with the posting of the property for the Public Hearing before City Council on the Cummings property, and the Hearing date had to be rescheduled because an error had been made on the sign. In light of this occurance, the possibility of following the procedure used by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals has been discussed, whereby the Board of Adjustment requires the applicant to provide the proper posting of the property. Mrs. Romans noted that the signs are now prepared by the Traffic Engineering crew. Mrs. Romans stated that at the present time, the fee charged for a rezoning varied on the acreage, but that the minimum fee is $50 for the first 10 acres, or any portion thereof, and the City takes care of the public notice in the official City paper and the posting of signs announcing the date, time and place of the Hearing on the property. The possibility of lowering the application fee and having the applicant provide the sign was further discussed. Mrs. Romans noted that the zoning ordinance and Rules and Procedure Manual of the Planning Commission would have to be amended if the procedure were to be changed. Further discussion followed; no decision was rendered. - - - - --- --- ------ -- I I I I I I Page 1265 VIII. ELKS LODGE CASE #16-70 3690 S. Jason St. Mrs. Romans stated that plans for an addition to the Elks Lodge at Jason and Kenyon had been referred to the Planning Department to check for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. During the review of the application for a Building Permit, it came to the attention of the staff that the Lodge was not providipg sufficient parking op their property, and were using parking lots in the surrounding area to meet their need. This procedure is permitted; however, it must be first approved by the Planning Commission and a contract recorded. The Elks Lodge has obtained a letter from Mr. George Goorman stating that the Lodge can use parking he has provided on the south side of a building which he owns at 3701 South Jason Street. Mrs. Romans stated that she has not discussed the matter with Mr. Goorman as she felt it might be premature before the Commission had considered the matter. She again pointed out that under the provisions of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, a "contract" would. have to be drawn and recorded to the effect that the land could be used for parking by the Elks Lodge. Mr. Carlson questioned how the permit for t.he El.ks Lodge was issued to begin with, inasmuch as the Ordinance does not specifically state that fraternal organizations are a permitted use in a Light Industrial Zone District. Discussion followed. Mr. Ted Najim, .member of the Elks Lodge, stated that the present building is too small and that the members of the Lodge want to build a new building, but this property will not accommodate it and they have not been able to purchase property in an area that they feel they want. Mr. Najim stated that the proposed addition will provide needed additional storage space for the next couple of years, and that because it is only for storage, it will preclude any expansion of the membership until they can construct a larger building. Further discussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated that the reason the matter has been brought before the Commission was to consider the approval of the required off-street parking for the Lodge situated across the street from the site on which the building is located. Mr. Carlson stated that he felt the question of whether the use is conforming or not should be resolved. The provisions of the required contract were discussed, and a similar contract which the Continental National Bank was required to provide was discussed. Mr. Johnson, member of the Lodge, stated that the area was completely industrial, and that the businesses close down at 5 P.M. so there is no conflict with the daytime employee and customer parking when the Elks Lodge needs the space for their meetings, etc. in the evening. Further brief discussion followed. Mrs. Romans stated that she would like an opportunity to meet with the City Attorney and discuss the form of Contract he would prefer be signed; then present it to the members of the Lodge and discuss the matter with Mr. Goorman. Woods moved: Senti seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration on August 5 ; 1970. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Romans stated she would contact the Building Department to clarify the status of the Lodge for the Commission, whether it is conforming or non-conforming in the industrial dis- trict. V. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Mr. Carlson noted the hour, and commented that he felt it was perhaps getting too late to give proper consideration to the matter at hand. Discussion followed. It was determined that the matter would be considered at a special meeting set for July 28, .1970. IX. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. Romans discussed the progress on the revision of the Zoning Ordinance. A tentative time table has been set, and Mrs. Romans gave Commission members copies of this schedule. Mrs. Romans then briefly discussed previous meetings she has had with Mr. Barth of the Bell Court. Mr. Lentsch asked .how the City could require that motel units be demolished because they were flooded, and then approve the installation of mobile home spaces in the very area? Discussion followed. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary - - - - --- - -- --- -- - - --. . MEMORANDUM TO TIIE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZO~ING COMMISSION. DATE: July 21, 1970 SUBJECT: Federal Assistance in Purchase of Buses. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that an application. be made to the Department of Transportation for a 2 /3 Federal Aid Grant in the amount of $24,120 to purchase two new buses, which will cost ap-. proximately $18,000 e~ch. The motion carried unanimously. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *