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Ross moved:
Vobejda seconded: The request for a Subdivision Waiver filed by Larwin Company be tabled
until October 3, 1972, subject to being called from the Table at an
earlier date i f the Commission may so desire.
AYES: Carlson; Lentsch; Ross; Stanley ; Vobejda; Weist
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Brown; Henning; Robins
The motion carried.
Mr. Lentsch stated that he wanted to go on record that the Council did feel it was necessary
to have study sessions, and he feels such sessions are appropriate. Mr. Lentsch stated that
"if Council didn't feel it was proper, they should notify us."
Mr. Lentsch requested that members bring their copies of the "HANDBOOK" to the study session.
Mr. Lentsch discussed the Commission consideration of the Highway Request program and Capital
Improvement program, and noted that every yea r there is a last-minute rush. He asked how
this could be scheduled so that ample consideration may be given these requests and still
meet the dates for submission to the City Manager? Discussion followed. Mr. Carlson sug-
gested that these items be placed on the agenda for the Commission in June of each year.
There being no .further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at
10:25 P.M.
Gertrude G, Welty
Recording Secretary
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I. CALL TO ORDER.
CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
September 6,.1972
The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Lentsch at 8:00 P.M.
Members present: Brown; Carlson; Stanley; Lentsch; Robins
Supinger, Ex-officio
Members absent: Weist·; Vobejda; Henning; Ross
Also present: D. A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development for Planning;
B. Young, Planning Assistant
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Chairman Lentsch stated that Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 22, 1972, were to be
considered for approval.
Mrs. Vobejda entered and took her place with the Commission.
Brown moved:
Carlson seconded : The Minutes o f August 22, 1972, be approved as written.
AYES: Robins; Vobejda ; Stanley; Lentsch; Carlson; Brown
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ross ; Weist; Henning
The motion carried.
III. RONALD BRINKHOFF
Lots 2 and 3, Rafferty Gardens Sub.
Vobejda moved:
CASE #23-72
Brown seconded: The Public Hearing on the request for rezoning filed by Mr. Brinkhoff
be opened.
AYES: Carlson; Brown; Vobejda; Robins; Stanley; Lentsch
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Henning; Ross; Weist
The motion carried.
Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Supinger to give the background on the request.
Mr. Supinger stated that the property under consideration for change of zoning is Lots 2
and 3, Rafferty Gardens Subdivision, which is located on the south side of West Lehow Avenue,
and north of Big Dry Creek and the City Boundary. Mr. Brinkhoff is sole owner of Lots 3, 14,
15, 16, 17, 18, and 19, Rafferty Gardens, and all of Lots 1 and 2 except the following described
property : Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 1, Rafferty Gardens, thence south 264.82
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feet thence west 130 feet, thence north 5 feet, thence west 80 feet, thence north 155 feet
to the south line of West Lebow Avenue, thence northeasterly along said line to the point
of beginning. (This land is owned by .the Belleview Animal Hospital.) Mr. Supinger noted
that the property owned by Dr .. Tolley (Belleview Animal Hospital) is in a split zone, with
the west 30 feet being zoned R-3-B and the remainder zoned B-2. Dr. Tolley concurs with
the rezoning application filed by Mr. Brinkboff for the rezoning of Lots 2 and 3, Rafferty
Gardens, from R-3-B (Multi-family) to B-2 (Business).
Mr. Supinger stated that Mr. Brinkboff bas indicated be proposes a camper-mobile home sales
use and service center on the property.
Chairman Lentsch noted that a letter bas been received from the Littleton Director of Com-
munity Development opposing the proposed rezoning. Each Commissioner bas received a copy
of the letter.
Mr. Weist entered and took his place with the Commission.
Mr. Lentsch asked if any members of the audience would like to have copies of the staff
report? Mr. Lentsch then suggested that opponents and proponents have a spokesman present
their arguments, and try to avoid repetition. Mr. Lentsch asked that proponents present
their case.
Mr. Ron~ld Brinkboff
16 Niblick Lane
Littleton, Colorado -stated that be owned all of Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, and all
of Lots 1, 2, and 3, except for the portion that is owned by Dr , Tolley.
His entire ownership is zoned for B-2 development with the exception
of Lots 2 and 3, and be is attempting to get the total ownership in
one zone classification. Mr. Brinkboff stated that be bas investigated
the possibilities of developing the property under the R-3-B zoning,
and bas been informed that because of the Public Service 75 ft. ease-
ment, which carries 115,000 volts, it is not practical. Mr. Brinkboff
stated that be bas recently developed Lots 14 tbru 19, and proposes to
develop a portion of Lot 2 immediately if the zoning is approved, and
the remainder of Lots 2 and 3 within 6 months.
Mr. Robins noted that a big portion of this property is the Big Dry Creek channel. Mr.
Brinkboff stated that the Creek runs on the south side of bis property. Mr. Robins noted
that there is a sharp drop down to the creek.\ Mr. Brinkhoff stated that this area would
be filled, and will be usable for bis proposed business. Mr. Brinkboff noted that from
the center of West Lebow Avenue down to the creek channel there is a 20 ft. +/-drop, and
be didn't feel this would require much fill dirt. Mr. Brinkhoff stated that there would
have to be a retaining wall along the creek to bold the fill, and be felt that a six foot
high retaining wall would probably be sufficient.
Mr. Brown asked bow much land would be encompassed in the rezoning request? Mr. Brinkboff
stated that there were possibly two to two and one-half acres in Lots 2 and 3. Mr. Brown
asked Mr. Brinkboff to further discuss his proposed development. Mf . Brinkboff stated be
proposed a mobile home service center ---it would not be a large building and would
accommodate four bays. Mr. Brown asked if the proposed retail store would be in the same
building? Mr. Brinkboff stated that it would be, at the present time.
< Mr. Robins questioned how access would be gained? Mr. Brinkboff stated that be was con-
sidering a culvert across the creek, and was now attempting to get approval of the Army
Corps of Engineers.
Discussion followed.
favor of the request?
Mr. Lentsch asked if there was any one else who wished to speak in
No one indicated a desire to speak.
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Mr. Lentsch then asked the opponents to present their case.
Mr. William Bashor
5250 Miramonte Road -stated he lives across the street from the proposed request, and is
opposed to the rezoning as requested by Mr. Brinkboff. Mr. Bashor
stated he would like to direct his remarks to the Commission in general,
but to Mr. Weist in particular. Mr. Bashor then reviewed the request
for rezoning that was beard by the Commission on June 20th, involving
300 and 330 West Belleview Avenue, which request was also for a change
of zone from R-3-B to B-2 to allow at Datsun dealership. Mr. Bashor
stated that at that time, Mr. Weist expressed doubts as to the result
of granting the request for the Datsun dealership, the .result being
the spread of requests for commercial zoning along Belleview. Mr.
Bashor stated that this request by Mr. Brinkboff points out that there
will indeed be additional requests for commercial extension in the area.
Mr. Bashor stated that bis opposition is not related to the applicant .
or the proposed business, and tb~t he realizes the subject site cannot
be developed for R-3-B use. Mr. Bashor stated that "over the years
this total area bas been penetrated by requests for commercial zoning
and this request is one more tentacle into the residential area" and '
gives property owners "one more reason to ask for commercial zoning."
Mr. Bashor urged Commission members to table the request by Mr. Brinkhoff
until after City Council bas beard the rezoning request for the Datsun
·dealership; Mr. Bashor stated that either request affects the total
area.
Mr. Bashor stated he has talked to property owners ju$t south of 300
-330 ~est Belleview (the Datsun dealership property), and they have
told him they have sold their property and will close the transaction
on September 20th. The present property owners stated to Mr. Bashor
that they did not know what the buyers proposed to use the land for
but did indicate that if the request .for the Datsun dealership is~~
proved, they would .make .application for business zoning also. Mr.
Bashor stated that he bas also been informed that there are other
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property owners in the area who are seriously considering applying for business
zoning. Mr. Bashor noted that if City Council does approve the request for the
Datsun dealership and the request by Mr. Brinkhoff is approved, "You will have
many applications for commercial zoning, including my own."
5250 Miramonte Road -stated that there is a "neighborhood" in the subject area, and noted
that if she were to "step out on the patio, we will be looking down
on this business." Mrs. Bashor stated that "you can•t pick up your
house and move away.'' Mrs. Bashor stated that when Mr. Brinkhoff pur-
chased the property he was aware of the zoning; and that part of the
property has been put to a profitable use for Mr. Brinkhoff; but the
fact that the approval of the request would be to "take money out of
our pockets and put it in his" must be considered. Mrs. Bashor stated
that the homes of the residents will lose value if the commercial
zoning is approved. Mrs. Bashor noted that 10 years ago, there was
no commercial zoning in the area. Mrs. Bashor urged the Commission
to deny the request.
Mr. Loren Jacobson
639 W. Rafferty Gardens -stated that the City boundary is his back fence along the creek,
and that he does not reside in Englewood. Mr. Jacobson noted
that his parents have loved in the area since 1933, and he himself
has lived at his present address for a long time. Mr. Jacobson
stated he was deeply concerned that the neighborhood be retained
as a good place in which to live. Mr. Jacobson noted that the
property under consideration "has never been used for anything
but raising goats." Mr. Jacobson acknowledged that "it is a very
difficult piece of property"; at one time it was considered for
a golf course, but nothing came of it. Mr. Jacobson stated that
the proposed use would be ."an eyesore", and the neighborhood
"does not need more acres of black-topping". Mr. Jacobson stated
that "the area from Belleview south along South Broadway is one
of the most congested you can find' there are no trees, no grass,
no nothing." Mr. Jacobson agreed with the "tentacle" concept
advanced by Mr. Bashor. Mr. Jacobson stated that if this request
is approved, "this puts the commercial zoning right back of all
our properties," and noted that there is no consistency to this
kind of commercial zoning. Mr. Jacobson discussed the traffic,
and noted that with Honeywell, K-Mart, etc. traffic all in the
immediate area, cars get jammed up around the entire area. Mr.
Jacobson stated that Lehow Avenue is very narrow, and is not
suitable for heavy traffic. He stated that he is very much in
opposition to this request, and urged the denial o~ the request.
Mr. Jacobson pointed out that this is one of the few open areas
in the south part of town.
Mr. Brown asked Mr. Jacobson what sort of development he would like to see go in on the
subject property? Mr. Jacobson stated that it seemed to him with the awareness of open
space and the need of bicycle and hiking trails that possibly the property could be put
to such use. Mr. Jacobson noted that the people in the area "have no place to go" for
recreational activities wuch as those mentioned. Mr. Jacobson stated "there must be some-
thing better than Brinkhoff's proposal."
Mr. Brown asked Mr. Jacobson if he had opposed the wedding chapel that went in in the
area? Mr. Jacobson noted that this is a different type of operation; there is land-
scaping and not a lot of traffic. Mr. Brown asked about the Norgren Plant, if Mr. Jacobson
had opposed this development? Mr. Jacobson noted that the Norgren Plant also has considerable
landscaping around their development, and stated that he did indeed oppose this development
in this location.
Mr. Maynard Jacobson
191 W. Rafferty Gardens -stated that he had purchased this property in 1933, and the area
was "alfalfa fields" when he moved out there. Mr. Jacobson stated
he has "seen all kinds of encroachments coming in." If the re-
quest is approved, he "would be looking out on a bunch of trailers",
and this would be very undesirable. Mr. Jacobson stated that 11 tre
creek is a problem; when we have a flood, the Littleton Independent
calls me and asks me to compare this flood to others in the past"
because he has lived there so long. Mr. Jacobson stated he has
seen the Creek in flood 1 /4 mile wide and that it "takes anything
out." Mr. Jacobson stated he does not think a retaining wall can
be built that would be substantial enough to hold in time of flood.
Mr. Jacobson stated that he is opposed to rezoning the property
for the use that is suggested --it would be an eyesore. He
stated he would hate to see business zoning extending further west
on Lehow Avenue; it is a narrow street and it would be dangerous
to add traffic to what is currently using Lehow.
Mr. Robins asked of Mr. Jacobson: "Don't you think a retaining wall would be better than
the weeds on the property?" Mr. Jacobson stated that he did not think a retaining wall will
hold. Mr. Jacobson stated that he planted willow trees along the creek bank and his property
line 20 years ago; these trees are holding the bank. Mr. Jacobson suggested a bridle trail
along the creek; he stated he felt there is a need for such uses today. Mr. Jacobson stated
that his property is at South Bannock and West Rafferty, and "the water comes down Bannock
Street like a river ." Mr. Jacobson stated that if additional blacktopping is introduped
into the area, the drainage problem will be compoupded •. Mr. Jacobson stated that residents
of the area have had a nice residential area for forty years, and urged the Commission to
deny the request for rezoning.
Mr. Carlson asked Mr. Jacobson the height of the willows? Mr. Jacobson estimated they were
now about 30 ft. high. Mr. Carlson asked if these trees would screen the view from their
property to the property under consideration for rezoning? Mr. Jacobson stated they did
not, and pointed out the difference in the terrain.
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Mr. Weist asked if this area was subject to Flood Plain zoning and restricted as far as types
of buildings and permitted uses? Mr. Supinger stated that it is; the f .lood .plain along Big
Dry Creek is not yet defined, but the subject property would be subject to Flood Plain regu-
lations.
Mr. Lentsch asked those in favor of the proposal to raise their hands? One person indicatad
they favored the request.
Mr. Lentsch then asked those opposed to the rezoning request to so indicate by raising their
hands? Eleven pensons indicated opposition to the requested rezoning.
Mr. Lentsch asked of Mr .. Brinkhoff if there would be a hardship if the Commission did table
the request until after a decision had been reached by the City Council on the Datsun dealer-
ship rezoning request. Mr. Brinkhoff stated that it would not if the decision would be forth-
coming very shortly.
Mr. Lentsch then recommended to the Commission that the matter be tabled to a later date.
Brown moved:
Vobejda seconded: The Public Hearing be closed.
AYES: Vobejda; Robins; Brown; Weist; Stanley; Lentsch; Carlson
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ross;. Henning
The motion carried.
Vobejda moved:
Stanley seconded: The Brinkhoff rezoning application be tabled until September 19th, and
the Commission is notified of the Council decision on the Datsun dealer-
ship rezoning request.
AYES: Lentsch; Carlson; Brown; Robins; Weist; Vobejda; Stanley
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ross; Henning
The motion carried.
Mr. Lentsch thanked members of the audience for their attendance.
IV. HAWKEYE MANAGEMENT COMPANY
675 -711 E. Kenyon Avenue
Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Supinger to review this request.
CASE #25-72
Mr. Supinger stated that this is a request for approval of a parking layout. for a development
at 675 -711 East Kenyon Avenue. Hawkeye Management Company, 1010 Clarkson Street, is the
applicant. Mr. Supinger stated that the property is on the north side of East Kenyon Avenue
just west of South Clarkson Street. The proposed development is an apartment complex with
a total of 112 dwelling units; the composition .of the complex is 12 two-bedroom units, and
100 one-bedroom units. The plans submitted by Hawkeye Management Company show a total of
190 parking spaces, which is the minimum required number. However, to provide adequate
turning movements for fire vehicles, two parking spaces must be removed. Fire lanes are
to be designated on the east, north and west sides of the building and are to be kept free
of vehicles. The elimination of the two parking spaces means . that the proposed plan falls
two spaces short of the required minimum; an attempt was made by the staff to reach repre-
sentatives of Hawkeye Management Company to discuss this matter prior to the release of the
staff report, but the attempt was unsuccessful. Mr. Supinger stated that he felt the ap-
plicants had two alternatives: (1) eliminate one dwelling unit, which would reduce the number
of required off-street parking spaces by two; or (2) revise the plans for the parking layout
to meet the code requirements and provide the 190 parking spaces to meet the required minimum
for 112 dwelling units.
Mr. Supinger noted that representatives of Hawkeye Management Company are present.
Mr. James E. Giasafakis introduced his partner, Mr. Richard H. Elliott. Mr. Giasafakis
stated they were owners of the subject property and the developers of the property. Mr.
Giasafakis stated that the plans are finalized for 112 units, and they would like to see if
they could get two more parking spaces by revising the plans. He stated that the architect
could not attend this meeting, and he and Mr. Elliott would like to discuss the matter with
him. Mr. Giasafakis stated he felt there was ample space with which to work in revising the
plans, noting they had provided 25 feet between the parking lanes. even though they had been
informed there was not a concrete distance between lanes required by the City.
Mr. Elliott addressed the Commission, and stated he felt there was a third alternative open
to them, namely that . of asking the Commission to approve the 188 off-street parking spaces
rather than requiring the 190 minimum, to enable them to keep the 25 feet between parking
lanes, and adequate distances in other portions of the parking plan.
Mr. Supinger stated that he did not feel the Planning Commission had the authority to waiye
the parking requirements on a request such as this. Mr. Supinger suggested that the only
body that would have such authority would be the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and noted
that if it was a matter of design, the Office of Community Development would oppose such a
variance. Mr. Supinger stated that he felt the situation can be resolved by means other
than requesting an additional variance •. Mr. Supinger pointed out that the Commission and
Office are now on the parking plan under consideration, making an assumption that the
Board of Adjustment will grant Hawkeye Management Company a vari~nce for a 15 foot setback,
and as "things stand today, they show some parking spaces in the required front yard."
Mr. Robins asked if the parking requirements were sufficient for two-bed.room upits? He
stated that he felt some tenants of such units could have three or more cars. Mr. Supinger
pointed out that the parking requirements were raised last year and were designed to take
into account such instances as suggested by Mr. Robins. Mr. Supinger stated that he would
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hesitate to recommend further increase of parking requirements, and directed the attention
of the Commission to the amount of land required under the present standards for parking.
Mr. Supinger stated that this land used for parking is blacktopped, and he does not feel
that additional blacktopped areas would add to the City. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger
again stated that the staff would oppose a variance to reduce the number of required parking
spaces for the proposed development of 112 units under consideration.
Mr. Elliott stated that he felt two additional spaces could probably be worked into the
parking layout.
Mr. Giasafakis stated that he and Mr. Elliott would confer with the architect and resubmit
plans for consideration at the next regular meeting.
Mr. Supinger noted that the staff would need the plans a minimum of one week in advance of
the next regular meeting.
Vobejda moved:
Carlson seconded: The matter be tabled until the next regular meeting of September 19,
1972.
AYES: Stanley ; Brown; Weist; Robins; Vobejda; Carlson; Lentsch
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Ross; Henning
The motion carried.
V. SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
Mr. Lowell Palmquist, Executive Director of Swedish Medical Center, presented the expansion
proposal for the Medical Center to the Commission. Mr. Palmquist introduced Mr. Rod Davis,
architect, who has worked with the administration and Board of Directors of the Medical
Center on the expansion plans. Mr. Palmquist stated that this was primarily an informational
presentation; those affiliated with Swedish Medical Center want to keep the Commission in-
formed as to where they stand right now in their development plan. The last major addition
was completed in 1964; since that time, there has been a great growth in need of all phases
of the hospital facilities, particularly those of outpatient and emergency room. Mr.
Palmquist stated that in the last four years use of the emergency room has doubled, from
12,000 in 1968 to an anticipated 25,000 this year.
Mr. Palmquist stated that every two years, hospitals are surveyed by the Joint Commission
on Accreditation for Hospitals, and "they don't look favorably on two buildings that date
back to the early 1900's." Mr. Palmquist stated that the main problem is wood construction
in the roofs of these two buildings, and the Board of Directors does not feel it would be
prudent to expend money to bring them up to standard. They propose to replace these two
buildings, the "Three East nursing station", and the "Extended Care Facility". Mr. Palmquist
stated that the hospital wing which was completed in 1964 was designed to accommodate an
additional four floors; it is proposed that these additional floors be constructed with
three of the floors to be used for present expansion needs , and the fourth floor to be re-
served for future expansion.
Mr. Palmquist stated that Swedish Medical Center and Porter Memorial Hospital are combining
some of their services; pediatrics was merged at Porter Memorial Hospital September 1, 1971,
and Porter will merge the obstetrical services at Swedish Medical Center this September.
Mr. Palmquist stated that the power plant serving the Medical Center was expanded in 1967,
and will accommodate the proposed expansion of the hospital. They do, however, propose to
run a tunnel from the power plant over to the proposed Emergency Room expansion site to
provide steam, electrical service, etc.
Mr. Palmquist stated that during the period of construction, the doctors' parking lot will
be eliminated; it is estimated that this will be a four-month period. The doctors' parking
will be shifted to an employees' parking lot at Pennsylvania and Girard Avenue. Mr. Palmquist
stated that the Medical Center has acquired the former Franz Greenhouse site, and propose to
develop a portion of this immediately for employee parking. Mr. Palmquist stated that he
was not too optomistic about the number of persons who will use the parking lot and walk to
the Medical Center. Mr. Palmquist stated that this is proposed as a temporary solution.
Mr. Palmquist stated that the Franz site will accommodate over 200 parking spaces, but for
the immediate needs, the administration is considering 50 spaces on the south end of the
block. Mr. Palmquist stated that he wanted the Commission to be aware of the Medical Center's
plans, so that if it is decided to expand the parking lot on the Franz site, and Commission
approval of the parking layout is necessary·, the Commission will already have some of the
background. Mr. Palmquist discussed the proposed parking area further, and stated that the
proposal is to use the "Pene-Prime" treatment on the surface.
Mr. Davis discussed the construction of the Emergency Room expansion; this would result in
closing the "court" that is the present ambulance entrance, and the ambulances would be re-
routed from Girard Avenue . They propose a three story facility.
Mr. Lentsch questioned Mr. Palmquist on the proposed surfacing of the parking area to be
designated for employees on the former Franz property. Mr. Palmquist stated that the Pene-
Prime is a liquid treatment on top of 4" base. He stated they are not looking toward a 2"
asphalt surface at this time. Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Supinger if this type of surfacing had
been considered by the Commission previously and found to be unsatisfactory? Mr. Supinger
stated that the Ordinance does at present require just a "dust-free surfacing !'. In a pro-
posed amendment regarding parking lots and the amount of required parking, standards for
parking lot surfacing are set forth. This proposal has not been refined at this time, but
will be before the Commission shortly. Mr. Lentsch stated that the liquid treatment pro-
cedure on parking lot surfacing "does not appeal to me at all; it's a mess. It doesn't im-
prove the community at all by putting something like that down." Mr. Palmquist stated that
in discussions with City personnel the matter of drainage was considered, and it was felt
that a porous surfacing was more satisfactory than the asphalt paving.
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Mr. Supinger asked Mr. Palmquist what he considered "temporary?" Mr. Palmquist stated that
he felt a two-year period would be "temporary" in terms of the parking lot; he noted that
the replacement of the two older buildings in the Medical Center must be done within two
years from last June, or the Medical Center will lose their certification. Mr. Palmquist
again emphasized that this proposal is a "temporary solution" to part of their parking
problem, and it is the desire of the administration of the Medical Center to provide suf-
ficient off-street parking.
Mr. Robins inquired about the location of additional parking to meet the expansion needs of
the Hospital that would be closer to the Medical Center than the proposed Franz Site?
Mr. Palmquist stated that the Swedish Medicµ! Center is attempting to purchase a number of
properties in adjacent blocks north of the Center. Mr. Palmquist also stated that as far
as long-term solutions to the parking situation, he felt they must begin looking toward
ramps unless considerable more property can be obtained for surface pa_rking. Mr. Palmquist
stated that there is a critical shortage of parking right now, and there is a very critical
shortage at "shift change" at 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon. He noted that there were many
visitors to the hospital at this time, and that the one shift of nurses may not leave their
stations until the next shift is on duty. Mr. Palmquist reiterated t~at at the present time,
the Medical Center is proposing only 50 parking spaces on the Franz site; if employees are
willing to use it and walk the distance to the hospital, there will be a request for approval
of the parking lot expansion to be considered by the Commission.
Mr. Brown stated that he was happy to see the proposed expansion plans; he stated that he
hoped the Medical Center would not lose the "personal touch" by expanding too much. Dis-
cussion followed. Mr. Palmquist noted that the persons responsible for the development of
Swedish Medical Center had great foresight, indicating the gardens and open space that have
been a part of the Medical Center since its beginning. Mr. Palmquist stated that every
effort is being made to retain these attributes. Further discussion followed. Mr. Palmquist
stated that the two older buildings slated for replacement will not be razed, but will be
converted to other uses that will be of service to the community.
VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
Mr. Supinger reminded members of the 15th Annual Institute for Planning Officials to be held
in Boulder September 13 -15th.
Mr. Supinger then reminded members of the special study session scheduled for September 12th
for consideration of the development plans for the former KLZ Site. Mr. Supinger stated that
Mr. Pohlemus, who was chairman of the Committee of residents asking that part of the KLZ Si~e
be obtained for park purposes, and Mr. F. M. Stevenson, chairman of the Kent Village Board of
Directors have been invited to attend the meeting in addition to Mr. Eason, Fire Chief Hamilton,
Public Works Director Waggoner, Parks Director Romans, City Attorney Berardini and City
Manager Dial.
Mr. Lentsch asked if Commission members had any specific topics they would like to con-
sider at the time of the special study session. Discussion followed.
Mr. Supinger stated that the Supreme Court has handed down a decis~on upholding the Englewood
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance section on Non-conforming Uses. This relates to the service
station which burned at the corner of South Bannock Street and West Hampden Avenue, and whiqh
the City said could not be rebuilt after a six-month period had elapsed in which no effort
had been made toward reconstruction on the part of the owner. A suit was filed against the
City, citing that particular section of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Supinger stated that he
felt this was a landmark decision for Colorado, in that a portion of the Denver Buick Case
has been over-ruled. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger stated that the portion of the
Denver Buick Case relating to the requirement of off-street parking has not yet been over-
ruled, but that he personally felt it was a "matter of time."
VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE.
Mr. Weist asked about the priorities of the Parks and Recreation Commission, referring to
the recent discussions about a swimming pool in the northern portion of Englewood. Mr.
Supingey stated that the staff will get the Capital Improvement information gathered and
to the Commis.sion for their consider a ti on as soon as possible. Mr. Weist no'ted that there
appears to be a great need for additional tennis courts, and suggested that the actual
usage of recreational facilities should be considered in the priority placement. Mr.
Supinger noted tha~ there are tennis courts proposed on the five-acre park to be dedicated
by the Larwin Company. Further discussion followed.
Mr. Brown stated that the City Coµncil did approve a raise in expense payments . for members
of the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Appeals, and the Career Service Board
to $25 per month effective January 1, 1973. Mr. Brown noted that most cities pay members
of their boards and commissions nothing at all; he stated that he felt most people consented
to serve on Boards and Commiss;i.ons because they want to help the City grow, and are not
doing it for the money. Discussion followed.
Mr. Lentsch again discussed the surtacing of off-street parking lots. Mr. Supinger again
assured Mr. Lentsch the staff would attempt to get it to the Commission for the next meeting.
Mr. Weist inquired as to what services a development such as Swedish Medical Center required
of the City? Mr. Supinger stated that water, sewer, fire, and police are some of the ser-
vices that are required. Mr. Weist asked if the Medical Center is totally tax exempt? Mr.
Supinger stated that · the Medical Center itself is, but some of the properties it owns are
not. Mr. Robins stated that he understood it was the long~range plan of the Medical Center
to remove all their . property from the tax rolls. Discussion followed.
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The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P. M.
Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary
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