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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-04-20 PZC MINUTESI I I I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING .AND ZONING COMMISSION April 20, 1971 . Page 1325 The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Lentsch at 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Weist; Walsh; Senti; Patrick; Mosbarger; Henning; Lentsch . Supinger,Ex-officio Members Absent: Lone; Carlson Also Present: Assistant Planning Director Romans; Planning Assistant Wardlaw II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Lentsch stated that the Minutes of April 6, 1971, were to be considered for approval. Henning moved: Mosbarger seconded: The Minutes of April 6, 1971, be approved as written. The motion carried. III. ENVIRONMENTAL HOUSING CONFERENCE May 6, 1971 --Silver Glade Room Cosmopolitan Hotel, Denver Mr. Lentsch asked the staff to give the background of this Conference. Mrs. Henning was asked to discuss this Conference. Mrs. Henning stated that the first Environmental Housing Conference, held in 1970, was the first time that lenders, builders, contractors, and other professional fields that were concerned with housing, were assembled. Mrs. Henning noted that this Conference will be only one day this year, but that the speakers scheduled are e~cellent and she felt that much could be accomplished in this one day. She noted that the aim of the conference is to get into the matter of codes, ordinances, mobile home parks, etc. in an effort to provide homes and better total environment for the citizens of Colorado. Mrs. Henning urged members to attend for the full day, if possible. Mr. Senti commented that he attende~ last year, and felt it was very worth while. Mr. Lentsch asked who from the Commission . felt they could attend? Mr. Senti, Mrs. Henning and Mr. Mosbarger stated they would plan to attend. Discussion followed. It was determined that the matter could be placed on the agenda for the May 4, 1971, meeting, and possibly additional members could know by that time whether or not · they could attend. IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mrs. Romans stated that State Statutes and City Charter charge the Planning Commission with the preparation of a "Master Plan". After sever~l years study and compilation, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on July 17, 1969, on the Comprehensive Plan. This Plan was referred to City Council, and was passed by resolution of the Council on August 18, 1969, and subsequently recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder of Arapahoe County. Mrs. Romans noted that a Comprehensive Plan is a public document adopted as a policy guide for the development of a City. It must be general, and must be reexamined periodically. Mrs. Romans stated that tools to implement the plan include the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map, Subdivision Regulations, Housing Code, Capital Improvement Program, and other codes and ordinances of the City. Mrs. Romans noted that there are eight separate sections of the Comprehensive Plan. The HISTORY AND CHARACTER section was reviewed. Mr. Weist asked if the 50,000 to 55,000 population projection was still realistic in light of the latest census figures? Mrs. Romans stated that she felt it was, and noted tl;lat the final "block" count has not been received from the Census Bureau. Mrs. Romans noted the DRAINAGE PLAN is based on the Hoskins Report, up-dated by Sellards and Grigg, Inc. The three areas of concern to the City of Englewood are the Denver City Ditch, the South Platte River, and Little Dry Creek. Flood control measures were established on Little Dry Creek in 1933, but the potential for flood damage still .exists because of undersized drainage culverts, and inadequate bridges. Mrs. Henning asked where the Denver City Ditch drained to, and where it drained from? Mrs. Romans stated that the -Ditch drained to Washington ·Park, and -came from the South Platte River. Mrs. Romans noted that the City of Englewood has assumed control of the Denver City Ditch throughout Englewood. Maps in the DRAINAGE PLAN indicate existing and proposed storm drains and boundaries of the Standard Project Flood and of the actual 1965 Flood, which exceeded boundaries of the Stan- dard Project Flood in some areas. Discussion followed. Mr. Patrick asked if, in the updated Drainage Study, new methods of providing storm sewer in-take were suggested? Mrs. Romans stated that she did not know. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the Flood Plain Zone District will be within the boundaries established by the Colorado Water Conservation Board. Mr. Lentsch inquired as the feasibility of "french drains", as were established on Swedish Medical Center property. Mrs. Romans stated that she had been told they functioned very well. Mrs. Romans discussed the MASTER STREET PLAN, noting that building permits cannot issue un- less the City has dedication of the required right-of-way for any street shown in the Master Street Plan. The map in the Master Street Plan section indicates collector streets, major Page 1326 arterials, and freeways, proposed interchanges, and areas where access will have to be pro- vided prior to development of land. Mrs. Romans noted that a "corridor" has been shown for the Columbine Freeway, rather than situating it in one particular location. Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch stated that he had been told by Chief Clasby that a recent traffic count on U.S. 285 shows 45,000 cars per day. Further discussion followed. Mrs. Romans discussed the section on PARKS & RECREATION. It was .noted that the City of Englewood is lacking in park area according to standards of 10.5 acres of park land for each 1,000 people. The City now has 110.43 acres of park land. Mrs. Romans pointed out that a golf course is needed within or in near proximity to Englewood. Mrs. Romans pointed out that areas which might be used for park and recreation areas were four drainage areas, which are: (1) the southwest corner of South Emerson Street and East Bates Avenue, an un- platted parcel which is needed as a drainage area; (2) an unplatted parcel at approximately West Radcliff Avenue and the Huron/Inca alley which has no access, and is a drainage area; (3) a drainage-way which bisects the Davolt Subdivision at West Stanford Avenue and South Galapago Street; and (4) a draw between South Tejon Street and South Zuni Street and between West Vassar Avenue and West College Avenue. Discussion followed. A recess of the Commission was declared. The meeting was called to order at 9:25 P. M. The CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT section was next considered. Mrs. Romans noted that the "cover" of this section was an idea of the staff on "what could be done in the Core Area". This would include ma~ing Little Dry Creek a "focal point" of the downtown area by ponding it and cleaning it up; and developing an area · from Sherman to Bannock, closing Broadway to through traffic and routing traffic around this development of specialty shops, restaurants, theaters, and areas of entertainment. Mrs. Romans noted that the core area "isn't people oriented," and that housing should be provided in and around the Central Business District. Dr. Walsh left the meeting. Mrs. Romans stated that the redevelopment of the core area would depend in a great part upon the acquisition of additional off-street parking space in the area between South Bannock Street and South Sherman Street and between East Floyd Avenue and East Hampden Avenue; the develop- ment of Little Dry Creek into what potentially could be pne of .the City's most attractive land marks; and the acceptance by the CBD property owners and merchants of the need for not only remodeling the existing buildings and providing a broader selection of goods, but also considering a complete renovation of the older business area --a new design concept including a cohesive visual appear?nce, more liberal land use combinations, convenient customer parking, and an efficient traffic program. PUBLIC FACILITIES was next reviewed. This section of the Comprehensive Plan identifies the public facilities available --fire stations, police station, schools, churches, parks, etc. Also set forth in this section are the recommendations of the Planning Commission on Capital Improvements for the period of time from 1969 to 1975. Included in this recommendation are: continued park expansion, acquisition and deYelopment of property for a city golf course at the McLellan Dam Site; expansion of the City Library; training facilities for the fire de- partment; police and emergency center; underground utilities and continued traffic signal programming; storm drainage control and street surfacing. Mr. Mosbarger asked if the City had chosen a site for Fire Station #4 in Northwest Englewood. This station is to be rebuilt within the next year or so. Mr. Supinger stated that he didn't think a definite site had been chosen. He noted that the funds for this station were in the 1971 Budget, but that if the City went into an Urban Renewal program in that area, he felt the station should be included in that program, and would suggest that the construction be delayed until that time. Mrs. Romans reviewed the section on POPULATION & LAND USE. Mrs. Romans noted the projected population and stated that the redevelopment of the older areas of town with apartment houses where one or two single-family homes had been would add considerably to the population. Maps indicating a "generalized land use" pattern for 1970 and 1980 are included in this section. A PLACE TO LIVE has divided the City into six neighborhoods,. in which five areas of concern have been generally located. These five areas have a concentration of deteriorating and dilapidated houses; though such houses are found through the city, there is a decided con- centration of such in the five areas. Also shown in this section, are the areas lacking in public transportation services, the present bus routes, and areas where the bus routes are proposed for expansion. Mrs. Romans closed the review of the Comprehensive Plan by citing goals indicated in A PLACE TO LIVE: To guide the orderly redevelopment of the aged areas, to preserve the integrity of the newer neighborhoods, to ensure a pleasant, healthy, prosperous total environment for the citizens of Englewood. Mrs. Henning commended Mrs. Romans for the "excellent presentation." V. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Chairman Lentsch stated that he is proposing that each member of the Commission be particularly concerned with a particular facet in the development and growth of the City. He has suggested the following items, and the members who are to study this item: Motel and Convention Center Parking -- Redevelopment Storm Sewer & Drainage .--- Housing --- Annexation --- Urban Renewal Traffic --- Milton Senti Bill Patrick Bob Weist Herb Mosbarger Judy Henning Dick Lone Kenneth Carlson Dr. Ray Walsh I I I I I I Page 1327 Discussion of the proposal followed. It was suggested by Mr. Supinger that possibly a series of "study sessions" could be instituted, and one of the above topics discussed at each meeting. Further discussion followed. Mr. Senti questioned how a building permit could be issued for construction in a drainage area while the City is conducting a study on the possible purchase of the drainage area? He stated that this has recently been done, and if the purchase of the land were to be accomplished, the City will now have to expend additional funds for the structure. Dis- cussion followed. Mrs. Henning questioned how one would get people interested and involved in an issue? Dis- cussion followed. Mr.· Lentsch suggested .the possibility of having "neighborhood meetings". Mrs. Henning suggested that perhaps members of the Commission could attend meetings such as the PTA, etc. in an attempt to get people involved. Mr. Weist commented that he felt people were interested in only their small plot of land, and preferred to have ''others look out for them." Mr. Lentsch inquired of each member what they were really concerned about? Mr. Mosbarger stated that he was very concerned about low income housing, and the improvement of properties vs. the subsequent rise in taxes. He noted that this practice may well keep many people from doing many improvements on their property. Mr. Patrick stated that he was concerned in the redevelopment of the core area; he commented. that he felt the buildings would have to be razed, and new construction begun. He stated that even if new fronts were put on the buildings, they would still be "old". He stated that he had also been thinking about the possibility of moving the new construction back from Broadway, and providing needed parking in the front of the lots, just off Broadway. The possibility of a field trip for members of the Commission was considered. Mr. Supinger stated that possibly one of the City buses could be used for transportation.. It was also determined that members of the Workable Program Citizens' Committee should be invited to take the tour with the Commission. Mr. Supinger indicated he would check on the possibility of the bus for some time next week. VI. DIRECTOR'S ~ CHOICE Mr. Supinger stated tha~ he did not yet know the date for the meeting with the Planning Commissions from Arapahoe County. He stated that it will be a dinner meeting, and that when the date has been determined, the Commission will be notified. Mr. Lentsch commented that he would particularly like to meet with the Sheridan Planning Commission. It was moved, seconded and carried that the meeting be adjourned. Gertrude G. Welty Recording . Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 4, 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: Walsh; Patrick; Mosbarger; Lone; Lentsch; Henning; Carlson Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Weist; Senti Also present: City Attorney Berardini; Assistant Planning Director Romans; Planning Assistant Wardlaw. -r II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. April 20, 1971 Mr. Lentsch stated that the Minutes of April 20, 1971, were to be considered for approval. Carlson moved: Lone seconded: The Minutes of April 20, 1971, be approved as written. The motion carried. -- - - - - - - - - ----- - III. AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE Repeal of §22.5-3(f) Re: Filling Stations CASE #8-71 Henning moved: Lone seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. Mr. Senti entered the meeting and assumed his chair with the Commission. Mr. Lentsch called for the vote on the motion; the motion carried.