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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-22 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 1343 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 1971 Federal Aid Application The City Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council that an application be made through the Denver Regional Council of Governments for assistance from the Water Pollution Control under the Environmental Protection Agency to install an interceptor sewer varying in size from 15 11 to 18 11 VCP in the 000 -400 blocks of East Jefferson Drive for the following reasons: 1. By this action approximately 3000 residential properties could be provided adequate sanitary sewer service, which properties can be served only by inadequate septic tanks and leaching fields at this time. 2. The Tri-County Health Department wants the use of these septic tanks to be discontinued because the soil is becoming saturated, which would be possible if the interceptor line were to be installed. 3. The installation will complement the metropolitan sewer plan. 4. The action will not be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Englewood. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. DOROTHY ANDREWS ROMANS Recording Secretary, Pro-tern MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: June 8, 1971 Amendment of Zoning Ordinance: §22.5-3(f) The Commission recommend to the City Council that §22.5-3(f) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance be repealed . Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. DOROTHY ANDREWS ROMANS Recording Secretary, Pro-Tern * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 22, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Lentsch. Members present: Weist; Vobejda; Senti; Patrick; Mosbarger; Lentsch; Henning; Carlson Members absent: None - ------ --- ----- ---- -- -- -- - - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Lentsch stated that the Minutes of June 8, 1971, were to be • considered for approval, and noted that on Page 2, Y7, the figure should read $13,000 rather than $130,000. Patrick moved: Mosbarger seconded: The Minutes of June 8, 1971, be approved as amended, correcting the figure on Page 2, Y7 to read $13,000. The motion carried unanimously. -- - -- - - - - --- ------ - -- ---- - ---- - Page 1344 III. EASEMENT VACATION Dotson Subdivision CASE #15-71 Mr. Supinger stated that the Dotson Subdivision is between South Elati and South Delaware Streets, West Dartmouth Avenue and West Eastman Avenue. Mr. Supinger noted that there is an easement in this block which is unused except for the south 25 ft., where the Public Service Company has guy wires, and in the south 5 ft., the Utilities Department maintains a manhole. Mr. Supinger stated that it is recommended by the Staff that the easement be vacated as requested, with the exception of the south 25 feet. Mrs. Charles Duncan 3195 South Delaware -asked who would be responsible for maintaining the 25 ft. easement? Mr. Supinger stated that this would be the responsibility of the property owner on whose property the easement falls. Mr. John Kramer, Manager of Property Services, Englewood School District #1, stated that he thought when an alley was vacated that the property reverted to property owners on either side of the alley. Mr. Supinger pointed out that this is not an "alley",. but an "easement", which easement appears to lie entirely on the School District property. Discussion followed. Mr. Kramer stated that if the vacation is approved, the school district will fence the easement off, and maintain it. Further discussion followed. Carlson moved: Mosbarger seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the platted utility easement in the Dotson Subdivision be vacated, except for the south 25 feet thereof, which is being used for utilities. The motion carried unanimously. ---- - - - ----- - -- ------ -- -- --- IV. MARK TWAIN MOTEL CASE #16-71 3301 South Santa Fe Drive Mr. Supinger stated that the applicant, Mr. Richard Cannon, wishes to have approval of nine (9) mobile home spaces he wishes to have in conjunction with the motel that is existing on the property. Mr. Supinger pointed out that both motels and mobile home parks are "con- ditional uses" in the I-1 Zone District, but in that the motel is existing, the Commission can only consider the mobile home spaces. The existing motel has 15 units, and is situated on the north side of the property. Mr. Cannon is proposing to place the nine mobile home spaces on the south and west side of the property. Mr. Supinger. pointed out that the staff recommends approval of the request, provided these five conditions are met: 1. Provision is to be made to carry the natural surface drainage, together with the additional run-off created by the improvements to be added, from the site in such a manner as not to cause damage to properties at a lower level. The drainage plan is to be approved by the Director of Public Works. 2. A non-combustible wood fence or a chain link fence with aluminum slats is to be installed on the south and west sides of the property as a protective measure because of the proximity of these units to those on the south. 3. The southwest parking stall shown in the free-standing parking area is to be eliminated to provide more adequate maneuvering space in the aisle. 4. The asphalt for the roadway and parking area shall be in place before the occupancy permit is issued to occupy the spaces. 5, There shall be compliance with all of the provisions of the Mobile Home Park Ordinance. Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Cannon if he would like to discuss this proposal? Mr. Cannon stated that there have been so many conditions placed upon the approval that the proposal is not economically feasible. He stated that the area under consideration is not large enough to warrant the expense that would have to be made to meet the conditions. Mr. Cannon stated that his plans meet the Code, and he would like to have the nine spaces, but would like to have the conditions suggested by the staff eliminated from the Commission's approval. He stated that he is most concerned about the fence --no other mobile home owner has had to install such a fence, and he questioned why it was required of him? Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger stated that the suggestion of the fence was from the ·Building Depart~ ment, and that possibly there was something in the Building Code which would require fencing. Mr. Cannon stated that if the fence were definitely required, that he would just as soon have the application denied. Mrs. Romans commented that the preliminary plans submitted by Mr. Cannon indicated a 6 ft. cedar-shake fence, and that the Chief Buiiding Inspector had stated that the fence must be of a non-combustible material. Further discussion followed. Mrs. Romans was directed to attempt to contact Chief Building Inspector Brokate and clarify the reasoning for "requiring" the fence. After contacting Mr. Brokate, Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Brokate feels there should be a fire-resistant fence on the south and north sides of the property, and that such fences should be required in other locations for mobile home parks. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Brokate stated the Building Department was attempting to work with the owners of the mobile home park to the north of Mr. Cannon's property to get them to install such a fence. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Brokate stated that he felt the 6 ft. fence could and should be re- quired as a "safety" precaution. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger pointed out that motel units must be constructed to standards set forth in the Building Code, whereas the mobile home unit is not required to meet those same standards. Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch stated that he would recommend elimination of the fence as a condition for approval. Mrs. Henning suggested giving Mr. Cannon options on concrete or asphalt under the trailers if the fence was required. Mr. Cannon stated that that option would be a help, because if the fence were required, it would just be too expensive I I I I I I Page 1345 to then put concrete slabs under the mobile homes. Mr. Cannon stated that he had initially planned to have the fence, but not of non-combustible materials. Further discussion followed. Henning moved: Mosbarger seconded: The matter be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Commission, July 7, 1971,. to enable the Planning Department to get further informa- tion on the legal requirements of the Building Department in regard to fences. The motion carried, Mr. Senti voting nay. V. PLANNING COMMISSIONS IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY Mr. Supinger stated that the next meeting of the Planning Commissions in Arapahoe County has been scheduled for July 15. Mr. Supinger stated that he has been asked to give the program on "Architectural Review" at this meeting. Mr. Supinger stated that the location and time of the meeting has not been scheduled as yet; however, Aurora Planning Commission has invited the Englewood Planning Commission to a pre-meeting dinner. Again, the location and time have not been determined. Additional information will be given the Commission at the next meeting, at which time the staff will make note of the members of the Commission desiring to attend so that reservations may be made. Mrs. Henning asked if there were funds available in the budget for these dinner meetings? Mr. Lentsch stated that he had talked to Mr. Dial, and that Mr. Dial indicated that he felt the meetings should continue "because they were a good thing." VI. DIREC'ID R'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger stated that he had nothing to report to the Commission. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Mr. Lentsch stated that he felt the Commission should have the full information on any matter before this board, and that people should not be asked to attend these meetings for discussion of a particular matter until the Commission does have the full facts available on the matter. Mr. Lentsch particularly stated that he felt "full reasons for departmental recommendations" are very necessary, and wanted the Commission to have benefit of such . "full reasons" in future. Mr. Supinger stated that in places where he has been employed previously, department heads had meetings with the Commission members, and he felt that these meetings helped to impress on those department heads the need for "full reasoning" behind a suggestion or recommendation they might make to the Planning Commission. Discussion followed. Mr. Carlson agreed that a "safety factor" is justification for requiring a fence, but questioned "will it hold up in court?" Mr. Lentsch asked what, if anything, could be done in the instance cited by Mr. Cannon where the mobile homes to the north of his property are parked right up to the property line? Mr. Supinger indicated that he would check into this. Mrs. Henning discussed the Workable Program Citizens' Committee, the matters that have been considered by this Committee, and the progress made on the application for certification of the Workable Program. She stated that the preliminary application is under consideration at the present time. She stated that a Housing Authority must be established in connection with a Renewal Program to ensure relocation of displaced persons from the renewal area. Further brief discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch stated that Mr. Richard Lone had tendered his resignation to the City Council on June 21, 1971. Mr. Carlson discussed the reasoning given for the approval of a rezoning request at the meeting of June 8, 1971. He stated he felt that a decision should not be based on opposition to or approval of a matter by citizens in attendance at a hearing. Discussion followed. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 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: June 22, 1971 SUBJECT: Easement Vacation in Dotson Subdivision RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the platted utility easement in the Dotson Subdivision be vacated, except for the south 25 feet thereof, which is being used for utilities. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary