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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-06 PZC MINUTESPage 1322 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: March 16, 1971 SUBJECT: Vacation of West Jefferson Avenue from the west line of South Bannock Street to the east line of the Bannock/Cherokee alley. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the right-of-way for West Jefferson Avenue, between the west right-of-way line of South Bannock Street and the east line of the Bannock /Che~okee alley, be vacated and that an easement be retained for utilities. The reasons for the recommended vacation are: -. . (1) Additional right-of-way would have to be obtained for the street to be opened and the limited use of the street would not justify using public funds to obtain the right-of-way. (2) The City Council considered the inclusion of West Jefferson Avenue between South Bannock Street and South Cherokee Street in Paving District No. 20, and excluded that street from the District following the Public Hearing at which a majority of those present opposed the paving. Unless the street were to be improved, it would not lend itself to public travel and the majority of the property owners who would be subject to assess- ment have indicated by petition and .appearance at . a Public Hearing that they do not want the street paved. (3) The topography of the subject right-of-way is such that it does not lend itself to desirable design standards. A minimal grade at the approach to Bannock for east-bound traffic could not be achieved feasibly and the grade on this portion of the street would be such that it would be difficult for east-bound traffic to travel in winter months. (4) The intersection of South Bannock Street with the east leg of Jefferson is of considerable hazard at this time because it is located at the crest of the Bannock hill and visibility is very poor west-bound to north. To add the fourth leg to this inter- section would introduce additional hazards. (5) The residents in the area are not now denied traffic circulation because this street is closed and they would not be without circula- tion nor access were it to remain closed and the right-of-way vacated as proposed. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * '* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION April 6, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00P .M. by Chairman Lentsch. Members present: Walsh; Senti; Patrick; Mosbarger; Carlson; Lentsch Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Weist; Lone; Henning Also present: Assistant Planning Director Romans; Planning Assistant Wardlaw. I I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Lentsch stated that the Minutes of March 16, 1971, were to be considered for ap- proval. Senti moved: Mosbarger seconded: The Minutes of March 16, 1971, be approved as submitted, The motion carried unanimously. - - ---- - --- ---- - - --- -- - -- - - - I I I I I I III. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ENGLEWOOD MARTIN MARIETTA COMPANY Off-Street Parking Lot . Page 1323 CASE #7-71 Mrs. Henning and Mr. Weis~ entered the meeting and took their chairs with the Commission. Mr. Lentsch asked the Planning Director to give some background information on this case. Mr. Supinger stated that the land under consideration for the parking lot was bounded on the east .bY South Cherokee Street, on the north and west by Cherokee Circle, and on the south by West Hampden Place. Mr. Supinger stated that the Martin Marietta Company has leased this land from the First National Bank of Englewood, and plans to develop an 85 space off-street parking lot. At this time, the Martin Marietta Company qoes not plan to use the land as a parking lot for longer than two years. Mr. Supinger noted that suggestions made by the staff have been followed and the plans revised to include these suggestions. Mr. Supinger stated that the st~ff recommends the approval of the parking lot plan dated March 29, 1971, such approval to be valid for a period of two Y.ears. Henning moved: Senti seconded: The Planning Commission approve the off-street parking plan for the property leased by the Marti~ Marietta Company from the First National Bank of Englewood in the 3400 Block of South Cherokee Circle, such plan being dated March 29, 1971. This approval is valid for a period not longer than two years from this date. Discussion fqllowed. Dr. Walsh asked .if the property owners in the area were notified. Mr. Supinger pointed out that the property on the north and west sides of the proposed lot is owned by the First National Bank, and that otqer property owners were not notified. Mr. Carlson asked what the zoning was on this property? Mr. Supinger replied that it was zoned B-1, (Business). Further discussion followed. Mr. Lone entered and took his chair with the Commission. The vote was called. The motion carried, Mr. Lone abstaining. --- --- - --' IV. FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING CASE #8-71 500 Ft. Rule for Service Stations. Mr. Supinger stated that the zoning ordinance presently prohibits filling stations within 500 ft. of an entran~e to a school building or playground, or within 500 ft. of an existing filling station property line. Mr. ~uping~r stated that it has been the opjnion of the present City Attorney and the former City Attorney that the restriction is not wise, and would not be upheld in court. For this .reason, the staff is recommending that the restriction be removed from the Ordinance. Dr. Walsh questioned why it is felt that a Court would not up-hold the restriction? Mr. Supinger replied that it is special legislation against one business. Dr. Walsh pointed out that there are restrictions on the location of liquor outlets in reg~rd to nearness to schools, etc. Mr. Supinger noted that the restrictions on the liquor outlets are "controls" not ''eliminatioW' of the business. Dr. Walsh questioned the staff proposal in regard to safety? Mr. Supinger stated that the traffic volume and restaurant safety hazards would have to be applied to drive-in restaurants and such the sam~ as is applied to service stations. Dr. Walsh inquired about the fire safety of the service stations and the removal of the restriction? Mr. Supinger stated that he thinks the Industry could present statistics showing the service stations are very safe in regard to the fire problem. Further discussion followed. Mr. Lone discussed the problem in restricting the "service station" but in not restricting gas storage tanks etc. within the 500 ft. limit if it is determined to be an accessory use. He pointed out that gasoline is gasoline regardless of where it is stored, who stores it, and whether it is an accessory use or not. Mrs. Henning asked about the public notice for a public hearing on an amendment? Mr. Supinger replied t~at there would be the public notice in the paper, and that he planned to notify representatives of the Oil Industry. V. FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING CASE #9-71 Off-street Parking Requirements for Residential Uses Mr. Supinger noted that the required parking for residential uses is not adequate. The staff is proposing that the parking standards be modified to require two off-stre~t parking spaces for single-family residential uses; two-fa~ily units would have to have one space for efficiency units, and 1-1/2 spaces for one or t~o bedroom units; and for three or more bedroom units, two off-street parking spaces per unit would be required. Mr. Lone asked if the requirement prohibiting parking in the front yard would be removed at the same time that the parking standards are modified? Mr. Supinger replied that he ~ould recommend that it not be removed. He pointed out that the ordinance restricts providing "re- quired" parking in the front yard, but does not restrict parking from parking in the front yard. Mr. Lone stated he did not feel thjs restriction was practical, particularly in this community. He pointed out that there are very few sites remaining for resid~ntial develop- ment, and he felt any. such restriction should be practical within the existing structure of the community. Further discussion followed. ~ --- - ---- - - VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Mr. Lentsch discussed the ASPO Convention in New Orleans, which he and Mr. Senti attended. Mr. Lentsch noted that "revenue sharing" was discussed a great deal; it was stated that with revenue sharing, money will be returned to the cities, and the cities will regain powers that the Federal Government has assumed. Mr. Lentsch noted that it would seem no city has Page 1324 solved the problem of transportation. Mr. Senti commented that the bus system in New Orle.ans was very good; fares are $.15, and the buses are being used. The service was "excellent", and the system is working. Mr. Senti noted that the Public Service Company owns the bus line in New Orleans, and the line is subsidized to an extent by the gas and light service. Mr. Senti ·noted that it was equally easy to travel by car in New Orleans. Mr. Lentsch commented that in the downtown area of New Orleans there might be three Woolworth stores within a three or four block area, and all were busy; many shoe stores were within close distance of each other, as were jewelry stores close to one another, and there were customers in all. Mr . Lentsch noted that New Orleans does have some shopping centers, also. Mr. Lentsch noted tha t in the discussions on low-income housing, it was advised to divide the city into four parcels, find out the number of units \needed, and set the goal for that need. Mr. Patrick asked what rental was considered "low-income"? Mr. Lentsch stated that it would be different for each community. Mr. Carlson commented that he felt the term "low-income housing" scared many people. He stated that he felt if it could be stated that units renting for $100 per month were to be built, it might not arouse as much opposition. Mr. Supinger commented that he felt Mr. Carlson's determination was correct, and further noted that there is no such thing as "low cost" housing ---it may be rent subsidized, but ·it is not "low cost". Further discussion followed. Mr. Senti commented that one speaker at the conference had termed the front yard setbacks required in most residential areas as ".mini-farms". Mr. Lentsch discussed the highway systems, and the impact such systems have on the cities. He noted that the speaker had stated there are Federal monies available for transportation systems. Mr. Lentsch stated that he and Mr. Senti sat in on a round table discussion, which dealt Wit ·h Architectural Review. Mr. Lentsch noted that two of the six cities represented at the Table did not have review Boards. Mr .. Lentsch stated that those persons from ci~ies that did have review boards stated that they had problems with "chain stores"; they felt the review boards were beneficial to the city, and · that these boards did "accomplish something." Mr. Lentsch st~ted that in discussions on Metropolitan Planning, it was pointed out that: 1. Planners should realize the importance of planning and do something about it. 2. There should be good cooperation and communication between planners and City Council. 3. Planning should be anything that .pertains to land use, traffic, water; even school sites. 4. Planners need to know total operation of the community. 5. Planner.s should respond to local needs. 6. Planners should set up goals from one to ten years. 7. Planners should understand the demands of the city. Furthe~ discussion of the Conference and New Orleans ensued. Mr. Lentsch noted that on rail- road construction he was told that the railroad company pays 15% of the construction cost, and the City pays 85%. He noted that there is also a 1,500 acre park; four golf courses, with a $2 fee charged for the course. Housing in New Orleans was discussed. ·Mr. ~enti stated that they are building on the deltas, and have to go down between 300 and 400 feet wi th piling for construction of large buildings. He noted that none of the houses have basements. Further discussion followed. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger inquired if the Commission members were still planning to meet April 13 for re-·- view. of the Comprehensive Plan? The meeting has been scheduled for Conference Room "A" at 8:00 P. .• M. It was the concensus of the Commission that the meeting would be held. Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Supinger to review to Mr. Waggoner, Public Works Director, the fact that the Stop Sign at Pennsylvania and Chenango is m-issing, and that a large cable is resting on the light arm at Acoma and Girard. The Seminar on Relationships and Procedures of City Council, Advisory Boards and Staff, which was held March 27th, was discussed. Mr. Carlson stated that counting hands of persons in the· audience in favor or opposition of a proposal is not considered to be advisable, as it is a poor sampling of public opinion. Also, it was pointed out that a member of a board, commission, or council, may not abstain from voting on an issue unless that person has a personal interest in the matter. If a person simply does not wish to vote, he should make arrangements to be out of the room when the vote is called. Mrs. Henning noted that it was emphasized that all dialogue should be directed to the Chairman. Mr. Lone stated that he felt· the briefing sessions prior to the regular me€ting had merit. Mr. Lentsch asked the Planning Director for an up-to-date briefing on the KLZ Site develop-. ment? Mr. Supinger stated that the Site has been purchased by Larwin Company, conditioned upon approval of the zoning by the Colorado Supreme Court. He noted that the La~win Company has done several big housing projects in California, and is well known. The proJect con- sidered for the KLZ Site1 will consist of l,·500 units, with 2?1 parking, and from 2 to 5 stories in height. Mr. Supinger stated that the developers have been informed of the petition signed by residents of the area requesting a five acre park on this site. Discussion followed. Lone moved: Henning seconded: The meeting be adjourned~ The motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I