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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-05-17 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 17, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Covens at 7:05 P. M. in Conference Room A of Englewood City Hall. Members present: Dummer, Garrett, Mason, Shoop, Tobin, Becker, Covens Merkel, Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: Planning Administrator Harold J. Stitt II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 3, 1994 Chairman Covens stated the Minutes of May 3, 1994 were to be considered for approval. Tobin moved: Dummer seconded: The Minutes of May 3, 1994 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Dummer, Garrett, Mason, Shoop, Tobin, Becker, Covens None None None The motion carried. III. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR. Chairman Covens stated the Commission needs to elect a Vice Chairman. Tobin moved: Shoop seconded: Nominations for Vice Chairman be opened. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mason, Shoop, Tobin, Becker, Dummer, Garrett, Covens None None None 1 The motion carried. Mr. Shoop inquired about appointments to fill the two vacancies on the Commission. Ms. Tobin stated that she understood from Councilwoman Hathaway that appointments would be made as soon as possible. Mr. Covens asked for a report from the nominating committee. Ms. Tobin stated that Mr. Mason has indicated he is willing to serve as Vice Chairman. Mr. Mason discussed his activi- ties, stated he is interested in getting more municipal governmental experience and expressed the opinion that service as Vice Chairman will assist in gaining experience and understanding of the Commission's charge. Tobin nominated Mr. Mason as Vice Chairman. Mr. Dummer seconded the nomination. No further nominations were offered. Becker moved: Tobin seconded: The nominations be closed, and Mr. Mason be elected Vice Chairman by acclamation. Motion carried. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT Shipley Rezoning CASE #6-94 Mr. Covens asked for consideration of the Findings of Fact on the Shipley Rezoning. Tobin moved: Mason seconded: The Findings of Fact on Case #6-94 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Garrett, Mason, Shoop, Tobin, Becker, Dummer, Covens None None None The motion carried. v. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1995 -1999 CASE #7-94 Mr. Covens asked Mr. Stitt to discuss the responsibility of the Commission regarding Capital Improvement projects. Mr. Stitt discussed the Charter provisions, and the responsibility of the Commission to recommend capital improvement projects to the City Manager for the forth- coming five year period. This recommendation must be submitted to the City Manager 90 days prior to the submission of the budget to the City Council. Mr. Stitt suggested that the 2 Commission approach the capital improvement recommendations from "areas of need" rather than specific projects. Mr. Covens asked how the water/sewer and golf funds operate. Mr. Merkel stated that these are "enterprise funds", and are considered part of the general budget, but not part of the gen- eral fund. Mr. Merkel also pointed out that the water and sewer funds and districts serve an area much larger than the incorporated city. Improvements to the various facilities under the water and sewer or golf course funds are funded from those enterprise funds. Mr. Merkel reviewed the status of the projects recommended by the Commission in 1993, noting that four of the nine projects are underway; one project is part of the South Suburban Regional Park improvements. The extension of flood control amenities along Little Dry Creek is something that is planned in conjunction with the improvements/redevelopment of the Mall, but has not been budgeted. No funding was approved for Library improvements or relocation. The overpass/underpass at Belleview Park is a joint !STEA funding request from the Cities of Englewood and Littleton. Ms. Tobin expressed concern that nothing has been accomplished regarding the relocation of the Petting Zoo in Belleview Park, and noted that the Humane So- ciety is very concerned about this facility. Mr. Covens suggested six major topics to be considered, those topics being: Quality of Life; Library Services; Parks & Recreation; City Image; Cinderella City/Business Development; and Infrastructure/Transportation. Individual projects under the primary topic were suggested for consideration. Lengthy debate ensued. After items were added and deleted, each Com- mission member indicated their top three priorities among the items. Covens moved: Mason/Becker seconded: The Planning Commission approve the ranking of Items #1 through #6, said list to be reviewed by the Commission prior to submittal to the City Manager for the Capital Improvement Pro- gram. 1. Parks and Recreation 0 Teen Center 0 Pedestrian/Bicycle Trails 0 Renovate the Petting Zoo 2. Quality of Life 0 Handicapped Access to public facilities (ADA) 0 Development of Waterways 0 Senior Activity Programs 3. Library Services 0 Larger Facility 0 Media and Learning Center 4. Cinderella City/Business Development 0 Availability of Infrastructure Support for Redevelopment 3 0 Pedestrian Access to Cinderella City 5. Infrastructure/Transportation 0 U.S. 285/Broadway Bridge 0 RTD Light Rail Center 6. City Image 0 Signage at City Entrances 0 Increase Project BUILD Capitalization 0 Santa Fe/285 Landscaping During the course of the discussion, Mrs. Becker suggested a tour of City facilities and water- ways. It is her opinion that such a tour would assist Commission members in making determi- nations on issues such as the ADA requirements, if the members knew whether facilities were or were not accessible for physically challenged citizens. Mrs. Becker suggested a Saturday morning for the tour. Other projects which were suggested, but not included in the CIP list, include the under- grounding of utility lines to improve visual images of neighborhoods; and improvements of existing and additional bicycle paths to provide a connected system. Issues raised for discus- sion that were not CIP projects were programs for teen activities, and programs to provide re- lief caretakers for citizens whose spouse is non-ambulatory or has a severe medical condition. The vote on the motion was called. AYES: NAYS: Shoop, Tobin, Becker, Dummer, Garrett, Mason, Covens None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. V. PUBLIC FORUM. No one was present to address the Commission. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Merkel stated that Acting City Manager Fonda has been invited to meet with the Com- mission on June 7 to discuss the issue of water control which was raised by Ms. Tobin at a previous meeting. Mr. Merkel suggested that sandwiches will be served at 6:00 P.M., and the Commission will meet with Mr. Fonda at that time; the regular meeting will convene at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Stitt stated that there is a possibility of two Public Hearings on the evening of June 7, one on parking requirements in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and the second on a Planned Development for a medical office building at U.S. 285 and South Clarkson Street. 4 Mr. Covens stated that he will probably not be available the evening of the August 16 meeting, and suggested the possibility of cancellation. It was pointed out that the Vice Chair could of- ficiate at that meeting. VIl. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Shoop gave a synopsis of the Planning Commission/City Council meeting of May 16. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Becker gave her perspective of the meeting. Mr. Dummer com- mented that he did not feel the Commission had been "shunned" by the Council's appointment of Englewood By Design. He is of the opinion that the Englewood By Design objective is to gather the citizen input, that the Planning Commission needs to listen to what Englewood By Design comes up with, and this will make it easier for the Commission to evaluate what the citizenry needs and wants in any particular area. Mr. Merkel emphasized that the Englewood By Design process has been an "open" process throughout its history, and now that the Steering Committee is being formed, they are asking for input and participation from anyone who wants to participate. Mr. Stitt stated that the meetings are the first and third Wednesday of the month. Brief discussion ensued. Staff was asked to write a thank you to Mayor Gulley and City Council, expressing the appre- ciation of the Commission for the meeting of May 16. The meeting was declared adjourned at 9:00 P. M. 5