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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-02-19 PZC MINUTES, • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 19, 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Ex-officio Member Martin. Present: Draper, Dummer, Gerlick, Glynn, Leonard, Schultz, Shoop, Tobin Ex-officio Martin Absent: Covens Ms. Martin declared a quorum present. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 4, 1992 Ms. Martin asked for consideration of the Minutes of February 4, 1992. Tobin moved: Draper seconded: The Minutes of February 4, 1992 be approved as written . The motion carried. III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chairman Vice-Chairman Ms. Martin asked for nominations for Chairman of the Commission. Ms. Tobin nominated Mr. Shoop as Chairman. Mr. Glynn seconded the nomination. Mr. Shoop nominated Mr. Schultz as Chairman. Mr. Gerlick sec- onded the nomination. The nominations were closed. Mr. Schultz was elected Chairman by written ballot. Mr. Schultz assumed the Chair, and called for nominations for Vice-Chairman. He announced that Mr. Covens is out of town this evening, but he had conveyed to Mr. Schultz that he is available to serve as Vice-Chair if the Commission so desires. Mr. Gerlick nominated Mr. Shoop as Vice-Chair. onded the nomination . Ms. Tobin nominated Mr. Covens as Vice-Chair. the nomination. 1 Mr. Dummer sec- Mr. Shoop seconded Nominations were closed. written ballot. Mr. Shoop was elected Vice-Chair by • * * * * * Mr. Gerlick apologized for his absence at the meeting of February 4. He had driven to Bailey, ran into some problems, and did not get back to town until almost 9:00 P.M. * * * * * IV. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #1-92 Waste Management Denver South Mr. Schultz reviewed the Findings of Fact, and stated that Mr. Covens had relayed to him some concerns he had regarding the Hearing and the Findings of Fact relating to that Hearing. One of those concerns had been the timeliness of the letter from Waste Management addressing the surface drainage issue, and a re- sponse from the Utilities Department approving the drainage pro- posal. Mr. Schultz noted that a copy of the letter from WMI and a memorandum from Utilities Manager Woika are appended to the Findings of Fact as submitted by the staff. Mr. Schultz stated that it appears this concern has been addressed. Ms. Tobin stated that one of her major concerns is the previous • agreement to handle the surface drainage, which WMI never fol- lowed through on . She is also deeply concerned that the point of drainage from the WMI site is up-stream of the water intake for the City of Englewood domestic water use. Mr. Schultz stated that Mr. Covens also expressed concern about the grease trap. Discussion regarding construction and mainte- nance of the grease trap ensued. Mr. Glynn stated that it is his impression from Mr. Stitt' s testimony at the Hearing that staff will verify construction of the V-pan and grease trap, and that WMI will have to comply. Mr. Glynn stated that he feels comfort- able that staff will, indeed, assure compliance by WMI. Mr. Draper pointed out that the Commission had asked for written verification from the Utilities Department regarding the surface drainage system, and this has been received. Ms. Tobin asked t h at the record reflect her strong concerns re- garding the treatment of the surface drainage, and the up-stream proximity of t h at to the water in-take for the City. Ms. Martin · stated that new federal regulations will regulate treatment of storm water run-off, and that Englewood will be part of that activity. The City is considering how we will comply with the new regulations, but the concerns expressed by the Com-• mission are specifically the issues that will be addressed. Ur- ban Drainage District has discussed assuming responsibility for 2 , • • • the entire Denver Metro area, but this has not been finally de- termined at this time. Ms. Tobin asked whether there are present staff people who are "experts" in this area; Ms. Martin replied that the majority of staff have the basic knowledge but that it may require some specilized training. Brief discussion ensued. Mr. Schultz asked the pleasure of the Commission. Glynn moved: Tobin seconded: The motion carried. The Planning Commission accept the Findings of Fact for Case #1-92, as written, and refer them to City Council. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Ms. Martin reviewed actions taken by the City Council at their meeting of February 18. Ms. Martin discussed proposed legislation regarding tax limita- tion. There are three separate actions on tax limitation, one of which has been initiated by the private sector (Doug Bruce), and two bills which have been initiated by legislators. Only one of these two bills will actually be placed on the ballot in Novem- ber. City Council discussed, in the study session, the proposed legislation and its impact on local governments. City Council is of the conviction that the City of Englewood has a very good record on keeping taxation under control at the local level, while still providing equal or increased services. They chose not to support any of the tax limitation proposals. Ms. Tobin stated that she and a number of other citizens are con- cerned that the City Council uses tax dollars to make contribu- tions to "charities"; this is not a proper function of the City Council, and if people want to contribute to charities they should d~ so on their own. Ms. Martin acknowledged that there are "charitable" institutions, such as Inter-Faith Task Force, Arapahoe House, and Gateway Women's Shelter, to which the City does contribute funds. Ms. Martin also pointed out that these institutions do provide services to Englewood residents. Mr. Schultz stated that the School District receives a lot of benefit from the Inter-Faith Task Force. Ms. Tobin stated that IFTF has taken over the former Englewood Food and Clothing Bank, and she had been very active in that group. This was a totally volunteer function, and IFTF has "taken it out of local hands." 3 VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Agenda items for future meetings were mentioned. A Public Hear- ing has been scheduled for March 3 on the amendment to the Swedish Medical Center Planned Development. Ms. Tobin pointed out that March 3 is election day for the primary election, and suggested that perhaps a meeting should not have been scheduled for that date. She stated that she will be serving as an elec- tion judge on that date, and will have to have an "excused ab- sence" from the Commission meeting that evening. Discussion en- sued. It was the consensus to proceed with the Public Hearing (public notice has already been given, and the property posted). Ms. Tobin urged that staff be more cognizant of election dates in future. Mr. Draper stated that he had toured the cedar shake operation on South Windermere because he had heard so much concern about nails, disreputable appearance, etc. He stated that he walked up and down South Windermere, did not find any nails in the roadway, and not one shingle off the property. Mr. Draper stated that he could not see the site from the residential area, and it is a clean operation . Mr. Schultz stated that he had discussed the operation with Mr. Stitt; the business owner has been sweeping the streets with magnetized devices to gather up nails that may have dropped from vehicles bringing loads in. Ms. Martin stated that she had ·asked Environmental Services Coor- dinator Glazier to discuss this issue with the Clean, Green and Proud Commission at their meeting of February 11th. This Commis- sion is supportive of this operation: it is recycling a material which would otherwise be hauled to landfills, and the recycled product can be used for composting or landscaping purposes. Ms. Martin stated that the Planning staff is researching other gov- ernmental entities to determine what zone classification is ap- propriate for this use, and how other communities have handled similar operations. Mr. Draper stated that the trucks bringing shingles in to the site are not covered, and that perhaps this should be a require- ment. It might help alleviate nail droppage on City streets. He pointed out that persons taking materials to landfills are re- quired to have the trucks covered. Mr. Shoop noted that some months ago, someone brought in some shingles in an open trailer with slat sides; shingles and nails were dropped every few feet from this conveyance. Mr. Schultz stated that Mr. Stitt indicated the business owner is reducing the stock stored on-site, and has hired someone to re- move approximately half of the on-site stock prior to chipping the shingles. He pointed out that after two consecutive years of severe hailstorms, there are lots of shingles to be replaced. 4 ' • • • • • • Ms. Martin emphasized that the business owner has been very coop- erative with City officials; the zoning is proper for this type of operation, but there is a lot of concern from area citizens. Mr. Shoop stated that several months ago, he and Mr. Gerlick at- tended a Planning Conference. One of the topics discussed at this conference was that of Commission members visiting sites which are the subject of proposed Commission action. It was em- phasized that if a Cpmmission member does visit a site, as a "Commission member", that the case not be discussed, and that the visit be made part of the record of the proceedings. Mr. Gerlick agreed, and that if there was discussion with any person at the subject site, it must be made part of the record. Ms. Martin suggested this might be a reason for "organized site visits." Ms. Tobin pointed out that if some businesses know an "organized visit" is planned, they could prepare for it, and the true pic- ture of the operation might not be revealed. Mr. Gerlick stated that it has never been a problem with Englewood Commissioners that he is aware of, but urged all members to be discreet. Mr. Schultz noted that he and several other members viewed the area that was annexed to the City and was the subject of zoning hear- ings; he stated that residents of the area were appreciative that the Commission took their time to view and walk through the area to get acquainted with the topography, etc. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was declared adjourned. Recording Secretary 5 RESOLUTION NO. d{j_ SERIES OF 1992 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MIRIAl\1 LEONARD TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. VIHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, Miriam Leonard has applied for an appointment to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission; and VlHEREAS, the Englewood City Council has appointed Miriam Leonard to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Copmmission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLE\VOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Miriam Leonard is hereby appointed to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission. Miriam Leonard's term will be effective from February 1, 1992 and will expire February 1, 1996. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February, 1992. Attest: Loucrishia A. Ellis, Deputy City Clerk I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, Deputy City Cl erk for the City of Engle\Z od, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No .~ , Series of 1992. ~°J~~ cf , f/£ Loucri s hi a A. E llis 6 a x v i RESOLUTION NO . .zk_ SERIES OF 1992 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DARRYL DU1\1MER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. \VHEREAS, Darryl Dummer is a current member of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, Dan-yl Dummer's current term expired February 1, 1992; and \VHEREAS, DaiTyl Dummer has applied for reinstatement to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission for another term; and WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council has reappointed Darryl Dummer for another term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Da1Tyl Dummer is hereby reappointed to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission. Darryl Dummer's term \vill be effective from February 1, 1992 and will expire February 1, 1996. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February, 1992. Attest: ~&/J~ ~A~ Ellis, Deputy City Cl erk I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of R e solution No.¥-· S e1;es of 1992. ~~ d , t!J. Louc r i s h i a A . E ll is 6 a xv RESOLUTION NO. ~ SERIES OF 1992 A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING J. C. SCHULTZ TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ENGLE\:VOOD, COLORADO. \VHEREAS, J. C. Schultz is a current member of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission; and \VHEREAS, J.C. Schultz's current term expired February 1, 1992; and \VHEREAS, J.C. Schultz has applied for reinstatement to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission for another term; and WHEREAS, the Englewood City Council has reappointed J.C. Schultz for another term; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. J. C. Schultz is hereby reappointed to the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission. J. C. Schultz's term will be effective from February 1, 1992 and will expire February 1, 1996. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 18th day of February, 1992. Attest: Loucrishia A. Ellis, Deputy City Clerk I, Loucrishia A. Ellis, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Engle,,''0-od, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No.~, Series of 1992. ~£,()JJl oucrishia A. Ellis 6 a xvii