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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-02-08 PZC MINUTESPage 1392 I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 8, 1972 ' The regular meeting o f the City Plann:i_ng and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Carlson. Membe r s present: Stanley; Carlson; Robins; Lentsch; Brown; Henning Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Weist; Ross; Vobejda Also present: City Attorney Berardini .; Assistant Director o f Community Development Romans; Planning Assistant Young. Mr. Carlson welcomed members of Boy Scout Troup 195 of the Smokey Hill District to the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Carlson stated that Minutes of January 18, 1972, were to be considered for approval. Lentsch moved: Henning seconded: The Minutes o f January 18, 1972, be approved as writ~en. The motion carried. III. RE-ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION. Mr. Carlson stated that the Commission should elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the coming year. Mr. Carlson pointed out that, as a rule, the person elected Chairman has been the representative to the Policy Advisory Committee o f the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Mr. Carlson asked Mrs. Henning to assu~e the Chair f or the election of the Chairman. Mrs. Henning asked if members wished to reorganize this evening, inasmuch as there were three members who were absent? It was the concensus that the reorganization could be accomplished this evening. Mrs. Henning called for nominations for the position of Chairman. Mr. Robins nominated Mr. Leo Lentsch as Chairman. Mrs. Henning asked if there were further nominations? Brown moved: Carlson seconded: The nominations be closed, and a unanimous ballot be cast f or Mr. Lentsch for Chairman. The motion carried. Mrs. Henning asked Mr. Lentsch to assume the Chair. Mr. Lentsch asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mrs. Henning nominated Mrs. Virginia Vobejda as Vice-Chairman. Mr. Lentsch asked if there were further nomina.tions_? Henning moved: Carlson seconded: The nominations be closed, and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mrs. Vobejda as Vice Chairman. The motion carried. IV. HAM PDEN CENTER Parking Layout - -- ----- ---- -- - -- - --- - - - - - - - CASE #4-72 Mr. Supinger stated that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requires that all parking lots over 50 spaces by approved by the City Planning and Zoning Commission. The proposed develop- ment of a five-st ory o ffice building, containing 113,618 sq. ft., would require a minimum of 380 parking spaces. The developers are providing a total of 406 off-street parking spaces. Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed development is bounded by Hampden on the north, South Galapago on the east, West Ithaca Avenue on the south, and by South Huron Street on the west. The property is zoned I-1, Light Industrial, and the proposed office building is a permitted use in that zone district. Mr .. supinger p~inted .out th~t the o ff-street parking is to be provided in five separate lo- cations; two sites will be in the block with the o ffice building; one site will be in Block 14, Englewood, to the south o f the proposed of fice building; and two sites will be in Block 3, Englewood, to the east of the proposed development. Mr. Lentsch asked the applicants if they wished to discuss their request? I I I I I I Page 1393 Mr. Ottenbreit, counsel, stated that they have reviewed the staff report prepared by the staff of the Community Development Department, and the applicant does agree with recommenda- tions and conditions imposed by the staff on the approval of the parking layout. Mrs. Henning questioned whether the area which would front directly on Hampden Avenue would be landscaped or whether another building would be constructed in this area? Mr. Ottenbreit stated it was possible that additional construction would be done in that location, but stated that it would, probably, be two "small type" buildings, with landscaping around and between these structures. Mrs. Henning asked if Mr. Ottenbreit had comparative costs of purchasing land and surfacing for parking lots vs. a parking structure? Mr. Ottenbreit stated that he didn't have exact f igures at handk but that a parking structure for this degree of development would be pro- hibitive. Mr. Ottenbreit stated that the parcels of land to be used for parking are now under contract, and the applicants have until March 1st to close the contracts. Mr. Ottenbreit stated that the applicants are obligated to fulfill the contract. Mr. Carlson noted that in past instances where parking has been situated on lots other than the primary site, a document has been recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder stipulating that the said property shall be used for parking in conjunction with the primary use so long as the use shall exist. Mr. Ottenbreit stated he believed that this has been accomplished by resolution in the past, and that this procedure would be agreeable to the applicants. Mr. Berardini asked if T. W. Anderson Company, the applicants, had taken title to the property considered for off-street parking? Mr. Ottenbreit stated that the Company will do so before March 1st. Mr. Berardini asked Mr. Ottenbreit if the resolution on the off-street parking sites would encompass the restrictions placed on approval of the plan by the sta f f, if the resolution would meet with the approval of the applicants? Mr. Ottenbreit stated that it would. Mr. Ottenbreit stated that one-half of the building is now leased to one tenant. Mr. Ottenbreit stated that they hoped to lease the remainder of the building to one or two major tenants. Mr. Heister, architect for the applicant, stated tQat bumper stops will be installed in the parking areas to prevent the bumpers from hanging over the sidewalks. Mr. Heister stated that there would be landscaping around the structure, but the parking lots would not have landscaping. Mr. Brown inquired about the drainage on the proposed development? Mr. Heister stated that the surveys of the property are not completed at this time, but the applicants will meet the requirements of the City in regard to drainage. Mr. Supinger pointed out that drainage would be a consideration of the Public Works Depart- ment, and will necessarily be approved by that Department prior to issuance of a paving per- mit. Discussion followed. Henning moved : Carlson seconded: The motion carried. V. BICYCLE TRAI LS The Planning Commission approve the proposed Hampden Center parking plans, which plans indicate a total •of 406 parking spaces, for the · following reasons: 1. 406 parking spaces more than satisfies the ordinance requiring one parking space per 300 sq. ft. of rentable space of the planned five- story of f ice building. 2. The developer, through the architect, has agreed to provide planned landscaping around the building and parking areas. The following conditions for approval are to be incorporated in a Resolution to be recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder: 1. Wheel stops shall be provided on all parking spaces fronting on streets or alleys. 2. Curb cuts at all points of ingress and egress will be installed to the specifications of the Director of Public Works. 3. All access to and from alleys shall be controlled. 4. All existing curb-cuts which will not serve as points of ingress or egress to the parking sites shall be closed. 5. All broken or displaced sidewalk shall be replaced. 6. Curbings shall be provided to protect the adjacent properties from traffic and run-off as required by the Director of Public Works. 7. No paving or curb cuts shall be installed until the necessary permits have been obtained. CASE #5-72 Mr . Suping e r s t a t ed that members of the Commission have received a report relative to the pr oposed Bi c ycle Trails system. Mr. Supinger stated that the staff researched action of other cities i n the metropolitan area; the Denver Regional Council of Governments is co- ordi n ating t he met r o area effor ts, and hopefully will come up with a metropolitan system. Mr. Supinger stated that Mrs. Barbara Young, Planning Assistant, has been in charge of the Page 1394 Englewood study, and pointed out that Mrs. Young has done a great deal of field ~ork in attempting to devise a bicycle trail system in Englewood. Mr. Supinger discussed recommenda- tions which are contained in the reJX>rt. It is recommended that the licensing of bicycles be transferred from the Police Department to the Fire Department; it is felt that by this transfer, there could be closer contact with the citizens by making use of fire sub-stations and schools. It is also recommended that the existing Bicycle Code .be revised to include safety features, traffic rules and licensing and to conform with area-wide standards. ~r. Supinger pointed out that the metro area cities should get together and come up with an area-wide program. Also recommended in the Bicycle Trails report is an education program for both children of all ages and adults. Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed bicycle trails would be on both raw land and on public streets. The system could also use railway and utility easements and right-of-way along drainage-ways. Mr. Supinger pointed out that the proposed system shown in the report is a 20-mile tr~il system, 10 miles of which are on existing paved streets, 6 miles which are in developed areas along ditches and drainage-ways or across private property, and four miles which are open to public access. Mr. Supinger discussed the costs of implementing a bicycle trail sys~em. The City of Littleton estimated it cost between $300 and $500 per mile for street striping and "button" barriers designating the bicycle lane. Denver has used an estimate of $10,000 per mile for construction in undeveloped areas. It is estimated that the proposed 20 mile bicycle route could cost the City of Englewood approximately $163,500. Mr. Supinger pointed .out that the on-street parking may be .restricted on .one or both sides of projected bicycle routes, and also pointed out that allocations have already been made for . the Capital Im- provements Budget for 1972, which do not include financing for bikeways. Mr. Supinger stated that some of the streets which may be used for initial bicycle trails include South Sherman, Eastman Avenue, Mansfield Avenue, and Layton Avenue. Mr. Suping~r adyised Commission members to .st~dy the proposed plan carefully before making recommendations to City Counc~l, and also recommended that the Commission have discussion sessions with groups such as Bicycles, Now~ Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked if it would b~ necessary to widen South Sherman Street, for instance, if bicycle trails were implemented? Mr. Supinger stated that the street wouldn't necessarily need to be widened. Mr. Lentsch then asked if the property owners would be assessed for improvements if a street did have to be widened? Mr. Berardini stated that if the street was widened for a bicycle path that this would be a city-wide project and would not be assessed to the property .owners in that block as is done for paving districts. l Mr. Robins asked what width would be practical for two-way bicycle traffic? Mr. Supinger stated that a minimum of 8 1 to 10' would be required for a two-way bicycle trail. Mrs. Henning inquired if RTD (Regional Transportation District) had been contacted in regard to a bicycle trails system. Mr. Supinger stated that he didn't belieye RTD had been involv~d in the Council of Governments meetings on bike trails. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger stated he felt it was most important to contact organizations which were interested in bicycle trails for thorough discussion before the Commission makes a recommendation to City Council. Discussion followed. Mrs. Henning suggested setting up a public meeting and in- viting people from Littleton and Lakewood, for instance, to discuss their experiences with bicycle routes with the members of the Planning Commission. Mr. Supinger noted that the Annual Dinner meeting of the Council of Governments had been rescheduled for March 15th, leaving the evening of February 23rd available for a Commission meeting. Mr. Lentsch asked that a "public meeting" be scheduled for the evening of February 23rd on the matter of bicycle trails. Mr. Brown noted that the City of Denver has accepted a bicycle trail system. He stated that he was glad to see Englewood's study as nearly completed as it is, and further stated that he felt the adoption of a bicycle trail system would be for the good of the City. Mrs. Henning stated that possibly students at the University of Denver wo~ld be interested in bicycle trails in Englewood tieing into a system in Denver. - - - - --- - - --- - - -- -- - -- -- -- - VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger stated he was in receipt of a memorandum from City Manager Dial relative to ap- pointment of a Core Area Steering Committee, City Council is asking for a recommendation of two Planning Commission members to serve on this Committee. Mr. Lentsch asked members who would like to serve on the Committee? Mrs. Henning and Mr. Carlson indicated they would like to serve on the Committee. Mr. Lentsch then stated that he would also like to serve. Discussion followed. Mr. Carlson stated that he felt persons on the Planning Commission and on the City Council would have a different authority if serving on this Core Area Committee. Further discussion followed. A secret ballot was held; Mr. Lentsch and Mr. Carlson are recommended to serve as Planning Commission representatives to the Core Area Committee. Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed sign code for the City of Englewood will be ready for consideration very shortly. Mr. Lentsch suggested that the Commission should review the sign code in one or two special sessions. Discussion followed. It was determined that a special meeting be scheduled for February 29th to consider the proposed sign code. The Planned Development Ordinance was briefly discussed. I I I I I I Page 1395 VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Mr. Carlson noted that he would like to mention that the next meeting of the Commission will be on Wednesday evening, February 23rd. Mr. Lentsch welcomed Mrs. Maxine Stanley to the Commission. Councilman Brown stated that Mr. Ross, a second new appointee to the Commission, was unable to attend the meeting this evening, but has indicated he is very happy to have been appointed to the Commission. The proposed development of the KLZ Site was discussed. Mr. Supinger stated that until the . final plans are presented, there isn't too much that the Commission can consider. He estimated that further plans could be expected in two weeks or so. Mr. Supinger stated that comments from the various departments on the preliminary plans will be submitted to Larwin officials. Mr. Robins suggested that possibly the City should issue a statement to Larwin setting forth what the City wants in the Plans. Mr. Lentsch stated he didn't feel the City could demand very much from the developers, and questioned whether the City could really demand anything. Mr. Supinger stated that the City ·can require a subdivisin plan or a waiver; can requ.ire an amount of land be deeded for public park purposes; can make sure that subdivision plans take into account al~ facilities that will be needed to serve the area. Mr. Supinger stated th~ he felt the City was limited by not having the Planned Development on the books, and pointed out that the City cannot now require landscaping, or that the development actually be built . as per plans that may be submitted when the matter is discussed. Mr. Robins discussed the drainage of the proposed development. He pointed out that the de- velopment will cover the entire 57 acre tract, and that every drop of· water will "run off". He stated that there would be no absorption, and that a l" rain will result in 5 acre feet of water that will be inundating some oth er property. Mr. Supinger stated that Mr. Waggoner, Director of Public Works, will work with the developers on the drainage matter. Mr. Lentsch asked if there was a ratio of park land to population available? Mr. Supinger stated there is; this information will be included in the staff re- port to the Commission when the matter is considered. Mr. Lentsch discussed members of the Commission and their attendance record. Mr. Lentsch inquired as to a way of removing members who do have poor attendance records? Mrs. Henning stated that it is the responsibility of City Council to remove any member of a Board or Commission. Mr. Lentsch discussed the possibility of writing each Commission member, pointing out that each member should fulfill the obligation of attending the meetings. Mr. Lentsch stated that he felt the Planning Commission should go on a tour of the City, and possibly take the same tour that is proposed by the members of the Workable Program Citizens' Committee. He pointed out that there are several new members on the Planning Commission. Mr. Lentsch asked the staff to set a date for the tour at their convenience. Mr. Lentsch stated that he would like to have a meeting with M~ E. P. Romans, Director of Parks and Recreation. He stated he would like to hear the goals of the Parks Department. Mr. Supinger questioned if a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and Parks Commission would be satisfactory? Mr. Lentsch indicated it would be. Mr. Lentsch stated he would like to have a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council. Carlsdn moved: Henning seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried. The ·meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * "* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 23, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Chairman Lentsch. Members present: Carlson; Stanley; Vobejda; Robins; Henning; Ross ; Lentsch Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Weist; Brown Also present: Assistant Director of Community Development Romans; Planning Assistant Young. -·-- - ---- ---- -- II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Lentsch stated that Minutes of the meeting of February 8, 1972, were to be considered for approval. Henning moved: Vobejda seconded: The Minutes of February 8, 1972, be approved as written. The motion carried. - ---- ---- ----- - - --- - -- - - - -- - - --