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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-11-17 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 1289 screening can be required on all new industrial uses; he further commented that screening cannot be required retroactively ori existing industrial uses. Discussion followed. Mrs. Henning inquired as to whether the industrial zoning would increase the value of the resi- dential property in question? Mr. Senti staxed that it · could; he commented that he didn't feel the residential area should ever have been zoned for residential use , and that he failed to see whereby the industrial zoning could "hurt" them further. Mr. Pat r ick commented that the only "hurt" they could further experience would be if they wished to add a room to their "non-conforming" residential use, and the ordinance restricts such additions. Mr. Senti commented that even an addition to the horn£ would not add to the value of those residential uses. Further discussion followed. V. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. The recommendation of the Planning Commission to the City Manager on the 1971 work program for the State Highway Department was discussed and contrasted to the Manager's recommendation to the County Commissioners for projects in Englewood and for the 1971 State Highway Depart- ment work program. It was noted that this recommendation from the City Manager basically ignored the study and recommendation of the Planning Commission;. the matter of whether recommendations are made to the City Council or to the administration was also discussed. Mrs. Henning suggested that possibly an actual statement of lines of communications to and from the Planning Commission, and the disposition. of recommendations and cases considered by the Commission could be set forth. Further discussion followed. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger stated that City Manager Dial has mentioned the possibility o f a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment and City Council in the near future relative to Architectural Review. No date, time, or location has been set for this meeting. The City Council has referred to the Planning Commission consideration of a "flood plain" zone designation . Mr. Supinger indicated that Mr. Dial stated he would submit a written referra,l to the Commission on this matter. _, - - VII. BOULDER PLANNING CONFERENCE. Members planning to attend the annual Planning Conference in Boulder on October 29 and 30, 1970, were given their · registration receipts. The City of Englewood will be represented at the Conference by Planning Director Supinger , Assistant Director Romans, and Commission members Henning, Carlson , Patrick, Walsh , and Woods. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * -CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 1970 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carlson at 8:00 P.M. Members present: Woods; Walsh ; Senti; Patrick; l\bsbarger; Lentsch; Henning; Carlson Members absent: Lone Also present: Planning Director Supinger; Assistant Planning Director Romans; Planning Assistant Wardlaw; City Attorney Berardini. Chairman Carlson announced fo ~ benefit of member of the audience that the public hearing scheduled for the zoning of the Santa Fe /Union Avenue annexation area will not be held .as per court action. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated that the Minutes of October 20, 1970, were to be considered for approval. Lentsch moved: Patrick seconded: The Minutes of October 20, 1970, be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. ......--.......... Page 1290 III. ENGLEWOOD SEWER PLANT 1100 West Bates Avenue CASE #22-70 Mr. Charles Carroll, Director of Utilities, and Mr. Herb McCall, Consulting Engineer, were present to discuss this matter with the Commission. Mr. Carroll displayed a map of the City of Englewood, depicting the cit~ limits which were in existance in 1948, at which time the population of the City was approximately 18,000 people, and also showing the present City boundaries, with our present population of 33,350. Also shown on this map were the sewer service districts which the City of Englewood serves. Mr. Carroll stated there are 16 sewer service districts, which comprise a "basin drainage area", and the Englewood sewage plant treats the sewage from these districts. Mr. Carroll stated that the rehabilitation and im- provement of the plant is estimated to cost $858,000; the City is requesting Federal aid for $294,000. Mr. Carroll stated that the funds are available at the present time for such pro- jects. The Denver Regional Council of Governments will consider the matter at the Policy Advisory Committee meeting of December 10, 1970, and comments from the local planning agencies are requested before that date. Mr. McCall stated that the majority of the work to be done is "rehabilitation work". The additional facilities would be geared toward increased biological treatment, etc. The majority of the work would be to increase size of piping, etc. This would increase the capaci.ty of the plant from 8, 000, 000 gallons per day to 12, 000, 000 gallons per day. Mr. Carlson asked if the City of Englewood sold water in the area which we provide sewer service? Mr. Carroll stated that we cannot serve outside the City limits in this particular area. Mrs. Henning asked what the population capacity of the plant is now, and what it is anticipated to be with rehabilitation? Mr. Carroll stated that the present capacity is 65,000 population equivalent. Mr. McCall stated that the capacity after rehabilitation would be increased to 78,000 units, or approximately 250,000 population. Discussion followed. Mr. Carroll noted that the City charges $14 per year to each customer for sewage treatment service, and the City assumes. no responsibility to the customers outside the City limits as far as extending lines, etc. There are 10,000 taps outside the boundaries of Englewood now that are scattered throughout this area. Mr. Carroll noted that the "sewage districts" pay the cost of the pipes, etc. Mrs. Henning commented on an article concerning pollution in the Denver Post, and asked if the State standards were raised whether or not the plant, after rehabilitation and improve- ment, would be able to meet these standards? Mr. Carroll stated that the present standard is for 80% reduction of biochemical oxygen in effluent discharged by the treatment plants; the plant after rehabilitation and improvement will give a 90% reduction. Mr. McCall stated that he thought the highest standard that was under consideration was 85% reduction, and the plant will be capable of 90% to 95%. Mr. McCall noted that treatment for pollution by phosphates is an advanced treatment, and that they aren't proposing this at this time. Mrs. Henning asked if there were any sewerage carried by storm sewers at this time? . Mr. Carroll replied that there was not to his knowledge. Mr. Carroll discussed the possible future acquisition of 16.9 acres of land to the north for the sewer plant facility. The land bas been appraised and the owners will be approached for full taking of the land. Mr. Carroll then encouraged Chairman Carlson to attend the Policy Advisory Committee meeting on December 10th, when this matter will be considered by that body of the Council of Governments. Further brief discussion followed. Woods moved: Henning seconded: The Planning Commission approve the proposed request for Federal aid for the rehabilitation and improvement of the sewer plant by the Englewood Utilities Department; the Policy Advisory Committee is asked to favorably consider this request, with particular note made of the following; 1) The plant is a part of a basin-wide plan for the treatment of sanitary sewage; and 2) The proposal will result in a significant increase in the efficiency of the plant and a reduction of the pollutants entering the South Platte Drainage Basin. The motion carried unanimously. - ----- -- - - --- - --- - - --- - - -- - -- -- IV. MOBILE HOME PARK CASE #23-70 2973 South Santa Fe Drive Mr. Supinger stated that this site is now used as a motel, having 16 units in the development, plus two small structures used for retail and industrial purposes. Mr. Supinger stated that it is Mr. Nelson's proposal to raze the existing buildings and develop the land as a mobile home park with 30 units. There is approximately two acres in this parcel, and the project will, under the proposal, have a density of 15 units per acre. Mr. Supinger noted that the plans submitted by Mr. Nelson indicate two recreational areas, and that Mr. Nelson bas pro- vided parking in excess of that required by the Ordinance. Mr. Supinger further noted that the staff is in favor of the proposal, but that there are suggestions which the staff would like to see incorporated in the plan, these suggestions being: 1. That the "entrance" and "exit" drives be widened at Santa Fe to make turning movements easier and more safe. 2. That "extra park:i,ng" spaces be eliminated on the westerly five (5) spaces of the center row to prevent creation of a sea of asphalt. (Area to be landscaped). 3. 4. 5. Elimination of two (2) extra parking spaces at southeast corner and install landscaping. Elimination of mobile home space on east side of central recreation area and include resulting area in recreation space. Surface all "extra parking" spaces with asphalt or comparable all-weather surfacing. I I I I I I Page 1291 Mr. Supinger stated that he felt that a sixth suggestion shoul d be considered also, that of requiring the west boundary of the proposed mobile home park to be ~enced. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Berardini what affect the moratorium approved by the Commission on consideration of mobile home parks would have in this particular instance. Mr. Berardini stated that as he understood the moratorium, it applied to cases where rezoning had to be granted prior to approval of the mobile home park. He pointed out that the land in this particular request is properly zoned, and he stated that he did not feel the moratorium applied in this instance. Mr. Carlson asked if the land in question is in the flood plain as outlined by the Army Corps of Engineers? Mr. Supinger replied that the 1 00-year flood plain is, for the most part, within the river channel; he commented that the flood of 1965 was a 200-year to 250- year flood. Mr. Supinger stated that the construction of the Chatfield Dam will further change the flood plain picture in the South Platte River Valley. Discussion of the request ensued. Mr. Nelson stated that he has considered the suggestions made by the staff, and is in favor of #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6. He is not, however, in favor of #4; he pointed out that this mobile home park will be an "adult" park, allowing no children over one year of age, therefore he questioned the validity of requesting the removal of a mobile home space for additional open space and recreational area. He stated that he would eliminate the space as requested in the #4 suggestion if "forced" to do so, but he asked the "mercy of the Planning Commission" in their consideration o f the staff recommendation. Mr. Nelson stated that the land is expensive, and that it was not financially feasible to eliminate this space and develop the proposal with 29 units on nearly three acres, when he has been allowed 28 units on Oasis Mobile Home Park just to the south of this property on less acreage. Discussion followed. Mr. Henning commented that the proposed mobile home park would be in very close proximity to the sewerage treatment plant, and is in an industrial area, and questioned the approval of an additional mobile home park in such an area. Mr. Supinger commented that if the proposal is approved, this would rid the area of some sub- standard units, and this would also be a "temporary" use until the location of the Columbine Freeway is determined, by "temporary" being that the use could easily be moved. Discussion followed. Mr. Charles Carroll, Utilities Director, stated that the proposed mobile home park, and the present mobile home parks, fall in the line of the prevailing winds, and there will be odors from the sewerage plant regardless of improvemen~s and rehabilitation which may be done at the plant. Further discussion followed. Development of the proposed mobile home park was discussed. Mr. Nelson stated that they hoped to begin work as soon as possible if the conditional use was approved by the Com- mission; the work will be "phased" with the southern portion of the property to be developed first, the center portion develo~ed next, and the last portion to be developed will be the northern portion. Mr. Nelson stated that he felt they could complete the work in approxi- mately one years' time. Mr. Carlson questioned whether occupancy of the mobile home park should be allowed until the entire park was finished to avoid a situation such as occurred at the Oasis Mobile Home Park, where the streets were unfinished and in poor condition making it difficult for occupants to get in · and out of the park. Mr. Carlson stated that he felt this matter should be discussed now: will the Commission allow occupancy of the un i ts until the entire park is completed? Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Nelson what his plans were for the finishing of the roadway, would it be completed before the entire park was completed? Mr. Nelson stated that it was his plan to develop the southern part and complete that portion of the road; to then develop the central part of the park and the remaining roadway, and lastly to develop the northern-most part of the proposed park. Mr. Lentsch questioned this procedure of providing access and particularly questioned whether the f ,ire department would be able to provide services under such an arrangement? Further d iscussion followed. Mrs. Henning asked what regulations the City had on occupancy of mobile homes? Mr. Berardini stated that the procedure is similar to obta in.ing an occupancy permit for a single-family residential use; it requires that all improvements be in and in place prior to issuance. Mr. Supinger stated that he felt any phase of the plan should be completed as per the plans submitted before occupancy is granted, which will result in the surfacing of the street being completed before occupancy is approved. Mr. Nelson reiterated that as completion of one phase is accomplished, that portion of the street would be surfaced. Discussion of the staff recommendations ensued. Dr. Walsh commented that he was in favor of requiring #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 in conjunction with approval of the plan. He also stated that he felt the roadway must be finished before occupancy of the mobile home park is per- mitted. Mr. Lentsch stated that he was very much in favor of #4. He state d that the matter of mobile home parks has been considered numerous times by the Commission, and that it has been the feeling of the members that open space is needed, and that a density of approximately 11 units per acre is realistic and economically feasible for the developer. Mr. Lentsch acknowledged that perhaps this particular mobile home park will not require as much open space as pre- viously considered, inasmuch as it will be an "adult" park; however, he did not feel that the ~limination of the one mobile home space as suggested by the staff will make the entire project economically impossible for Mr. Nelson. Mr. Lentsch stated that he was in favor of staff recommendations #1, #4, #5, and #6. Mr. Senti stated that he favored staff recommendations #1, #2, #5 , and #6. Mr. Mosbarger stated that he felt #2 should be deleted from the staff recommendations· he stated that he felt the extra parking spaces provided on the five mobile home spaces ~hould remain. Discussion of the removal of parking spaces as suggested by the staff in require- ments #2 and #3 followed. Dr. Walsh stated that he would like to see #2 eliminated from the Commission's consideration for approval. Mr. Patrick suggested that #2 and #4 be deleted from the Commission's approval. Mrs. Henning stated that she felt #2 should be deleted from the Commission consideration. Further discussion followed. Page 1292 Senti moved: Walsh seconded: The Planning Commission grant approval to K. Wayne Nelson for a conditional use as mobile home park (30 units) at 2973 South Santa Fe Drive. The pro- posed mobile home park is to be developed in accordanc~ with plans sub- mitted to the Englewood Planning Department dated 10/22 /70 (3). This approval by the Commission is conditioned upon: (1) That the "entrance" and "exit" drives be widened at Santa Fe to make turning movements easier and more safe. (2) Elimination of two (2) extra parking spaces at southeast corner and install landscaping. (3) Surface all "extra parking" spaces with asphalt or comparable all- weather surfacing. (4) The western boundary of the proposed ~obile home park shall be fenced. Mrs. Henning moved: Lentsch and Woods seconded: . The motion be amended to state that approval is conditioned upon: (1) That the "entrance" and "exit" drives be widened at Santa Fe to make turning movements easier and more safe. (2) Elimination of two (2) extra parking spaces at southeast corner and install landscaping. (3) Elimination of mobile home space on east side of central recreation area and include resulting area in recreation space. (4) Surface all "extra parking" spaces with asphalt or comparable all weather surfacing. (5) The western boundary of the proposed mobile home park shall be fenced. Mr. Carlson called for the vote on the amendment to the motion. AYES: NAYS: Woods; Mosbarger; Lentsch; Henning; Carlson Walsh; Senti; Patrick Motion carried. Mr. Carlson called for the vote on the motion, as amended: AYES: NAYS: Woods; Walsh; Senti; Patrick; Mosbarger; Lentsch; Henning; Carlson None The motion carried. The motion, as approved, reads: The Planning Commission grant approval to K. Wayne Nelson for a conditional use as a mobile home park (29 units) at 2973 South Santa Fe Drive. The proposed mobile home park is to be developed in accordance with plans submitted to the Englewood Planning Department dated 10/22 /70 (3). This approval by the Commission is con- ditioned upon: (1) That the "entrance" and "exit" drives be widened at Santa Fe to make turning movements easier and more safe. (2) Elimination of two (2) extra parking spaces at southeast corner and install landscaping. (3) Elimination of mpbile home space on east side of central recreation area and include resulting area in recreation space. (4) Surface all "extra parking" spaces with asphalt or comparable all weather surfacing. (5) The western boundary of the proposed mobile home park shall be fenced. V. UNION /SANTA FE ANNEXATION AREA CASE #20-70B October 20, 1970 October 6, 1970 City Attorney Berardini discussed the preliminary injunction granted in District Court on November 16, 1970, which precludes further action on the part of the City of Englewood in annexing and zoning of the proposed annexation area. VI. FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM CASE #24-70 Mr. Supinger displayed a map of the City of Englewood on which were depicted the 100-year flood plain area? for the South Platte River, Big Dry Creek and Little Dry Creek. This map was prepared by the City Engineering Department from information obtained from the Corps of Engineers. Copies of a proposed resolution, the approval of which is necessary to qualify the City for eligibility for flood insurance had previously been delivered to Commission members for their consideration. Mr. Supinger stated that the adoption of the resolution, copies of the map, and formal presentation to the Department of HUD with a letter of request asking for inclusion in the emergency flood insurance program are needed to secure the eligibility of the City. Once these steps have been accomplished, the City must take acticn to insure the flood plain will not be encroached upon. It is anticipated that flood plain I I I I I Page 1293 regulations will be established in the revised zoning ordinance, the adoption of which must be completed by December 31, 1971. < Discussion of the resolution and what it will mean to the citizens of Englewood followed. Woods moved: Lentsch seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the attached RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO FLOOD INSURANCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT OF 1968, AS AMENDED, be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Supinger asked Commission members if, on this particular item, they would want unapproved minutes to be sent to City Council along with the Recommendation? Discussion followed. Patrick moved: Mosbarger seconded: That unapproved Minutes on Item VI be forwarded to City Council with the Recommendation just passed. The motion carried unanimously. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Chairman Carlson discussed the Policy Advisory meeting at the Council of Governments. It was suggested that members of the Commission should try to view the properties involved in the four rezoning hearings which are scheduled for December 8, 1970 prior to the hearings, Mr. Lentsch suggested that possibly the Commission could meet early the evening of December 8th to preliminarily discuss these rezoning requests. Discussion followed. It was agreed that Commission members would meet at 7:30 P.M. the evening of December 8, 1970. VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE, Mr. S~pinger reminded members of the meeting November 24, 1970, at which time the Commission will meet with members of City Council and the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. All members of the Commission were urged to attend. The meeting is scheduled for 8 P.M. Mr. Supinger introduced Miss Kathy Mosbarger, a member of the Englewood High School City Campus program, who has been doing work in the Planning Department and other departments of the City as part of the City Campus Program. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 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: November 17, 1970 SUBJECT: Flood Insurance Program RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the attached RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO FLOOD INSURANCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT OF 1968, AS AMENDED , be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary RESOLUTION NO. ---, SERIES OF 1970 A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO FLOOD INSURANCE AS AUTHORIZED BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE ACT OF 1968, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, certain areas of the City of Englewood are subject to periodic flooding from the South Platte River, Little Dry Creek, Big Dry Creek, an d other drainage areas, causing serious damages to residential properties within these areas, and WHEREAS, relief is available in the form of flood insurance as authorized by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to comply with land use and manage- ment criteria regulations as required in said act, and Page 1294 WHEREAS, it is also the intent of the City Council to recognize and duly evaluate flood hazards in all official actions relating to land use in the flood plain areas having special flood hazards, and WHEREAS, the City of Englewood, Colorado has authority in accordance with Article 1, Section 3 of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Englewood, adopted July 8, 1958, as well as Chapter 139, Articles 32, 59 and 60, C.R.S. '63, as amended, to adopt land use and control measures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby assures the Federal Insurance Administration that it will take legislative action as follows: (1) Enact by December 31, 1971, and maintain in force for those areas, adequate land use and control measures with effective enforcement provisions consistent with the criteria set forth in Sub-part B of Section 1910 of the National Flood Insurance Regulations, (2) If necessary, seek State enabling legislation conferring authority to enact land use and control measures designed to reduce the exposure of property to flood loss, and (3) Take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of the program. Such actions will include but not limited to: (a) Assisting the Federal Insurance Administrator, at his request, in delineating the limits of the flood plain having special flood hazard on available local maps of sufficient scale to identify the location of building sites. (b) After flood insurance is made available, furnishing representatives of appropriate Federal or State agencies or of the National Flood In- surance Association information, as requested, concerning new or sub- stantially improved structures within the area of special flood hazard. This information will include floor elevations and, if there is a basement, the distance between the first flood and the bottom of the lowest opening where water flowing on the ground will enter. (c) Cooperating with Federal, State and local agencies which under- take to study, survey, map and identify flood-prone areas as well as cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions with respect to adjoining flood plains in order to prevent aggravation of the flooding problem. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this City Council hereby appoints the City Manager and the Planning Department with the responsibility, authority and means to implement the commitment made herein. ADOPTED AND APPROVED, THIS day of Mayor Attest: ex officio City Clerk I, Stephen A. Lyon, ex officio City Clerk of the City of Englewood, State of Colorado, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true, accurate and complete copy of Resolution No. , Series of 1970. ex officio City Clerk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DECEMBER 8, 1970 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning C mmission was called to order by Chair- man Carlson at 8:05 P.M. Members Present: Woods; Walsh; Patrick; Mosbarger; Lentsch; Henning; Carlson Members Absent: Senti; Lone Also Present: Planning Director Supinger; Assistant Director Romans; Planning Assistant Wardlaw; City Attorney Berardini, . - --- - - -- -- --- --- - --- --- -- ---- - - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated that the Minutes of November 17, 1970, were to be considered for approval. I I I