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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-19 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING C01\1MISSION JUL y 19, 1994 I. CALL TO ORDER. Chairman Covens called the regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 7:00 P.M. in Conference Room A of the Englewood City Hall. Members present: Becker, Dummer, Garrett, Redpath, Shoop, Tobin, Weber, Covens Merkel, Ex-Officio Members absent: Mason (with previous notice) Also present: Planning Administrator Harold J. Stitt ********** Mr. Stitt suggested that the order of the agenda be modified so that the Training Exercise is the last item. Hearing no objections from members, Mr. Covens so ordered the modification of the agenda order. ********** II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 21, 1994 Chairman Covens asked for a motion on approval of the Minutes. Garrett moved: Shoop seconded: The Minutes of June 21, 1994, be approved as written. Ms. Tobin requested that Page 4 be amended. She stated that the commendation of Mr. Car- ter's establishment should not be attributed to her, but rather to neighborhood youngsters who have discussed Mr. Carter's business with her. The vote on approval of the Minutes, as amended: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Dummer, Garrett, Shoop, Tobin, Becker None Mason Redpath, Weber, Covens The motion carried. ill. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #10-94 Broadway Sports Center Conditional Use Chairman Covens stated the Findings of Fact on the expansion of the Broadway Sports Center Conditional Use were to be considered for approval. Garrett moved: Dummer seconded: The Findings of Fact on Case #10-94 be approved as written. Discussion ensued regarding abstention from voting for members who had not attended the Hearing, nor listened to the tape of the meeting. The vote was called: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Garrett, Shoop, Tobin, Becker, Dummer None Mason Redpath, Weber, Covens The motion carried. IV. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no one present to address the Commission. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Merkel discussed the ESTI A (Englewood, Something to Talk About) meetings and the community out-reach efforts. Mrs. Becker stated that she is ready to host an ESTIA meeting, and Mr. Garrett also indicated that a meeting could be scheduled for him to host. Mr. Covens stated that the Business ESTIA meeting he is to host is scheduled for July 28. Mr. Merkel stated that the meetings are typically held on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Mr. Merkel reviewed the City Council meeting of July 18. A public forum was held regard- ing the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments on Home Occupations and Accessory Uses. Council directed that the proposed amendments be addressed in two separate ordinances. Mr. Merkel reported that there were some audience members who posed questions, and questions were also posed by Council members. The issue will be reviewed at a study session after the proposal has been redrafted into two ordinances. VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Ms. Tobin stated that she will be gone for three weeks in September, and would appreciate someone else attending the Englewood, Focus on Tomorrow (Englewood By Design) meetings during that time. Ms. Becker stated that she would attend at least some of the meetings during that period of time. Ms. Tobin gave a synopsis of the activities conducted at the last meeting. Ms. Tobin stated that the painting of the missile in Belleview Park is progressing; however, there is additional painting that needs to be done, and volunteers will be accepted. Mrs. Becker expressed concern regarding the proliferation of used car lots along Broadway, and the fact they make no effort to provide landscaping to soften the effect of these uses. Rather, they are making use of "gaudy" means to attract attention to the business. Mrs. Becker suggested that efforts be made to attract businesses that will contribute more to the City, monetarily and aesthetically. The licensing required to operate businesses in Englewood was discussed. Mr. Stitt stated that there is no "business license" required in the City; there is a sales tax license required, and pointed out that sales tax collected on sale of vehicles goes to the residence city of the pur- chaser. There is property tax which is paid to Englewood, but this is limited. Mr. Shoop inquired about the used car dealership with the six foot fence. Mr. Stitt stated that Mr. Faria had been sent a letter requiring his application to the Board of Adjustment & Ap- peals or removal of the fence no later than July 8. Mr. Faria stated that he would remove the fence, but asked for a 30 day extension, which was granted. If this fence has not been re- moved by the 30-day deadline, he will be cited into court. Mrs . Becker asked if it would be of assistance to staff if Commission members cited addresses of problems they see in their travels throughout the city. Mr. Stitt urged that Commission members not refrain from notifying staff members of sites or issues they are concerned about. VI. TRAINING SESSION. Subdivision Review Process Mr. Stitt presented members with a preliminary subdivision plat to be reviewed and critiqued. Members of the Commission were assigned staff positions (Director of Utilities, Director of Community Development, Planning Administrator, Fire Marshal, Director of Public Works, Engineering Manager, Traffic Engineer, and Applicant). Mr. Stitt suggested that the "staff members" must apply 1994 development standards to this preliminary plat, which was consid- ered and approved by the Planning Commission in 1966. Points of concern were outlined for the "staff members", and procedures were suggested. The ultimate goal is citing of develop- ment concerns, working with the "applicant", and development of a staff report which will be presented to members of the "planning commission" (composed of staff members) at a future date . Discussion ensued. The meeting was declared adjourned at 9:25 P. M. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secre