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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-09-01 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONJNG COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1, 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 Vice Chairman Shoop in Conference Room A of Englewood City Hall. Members present: Glynn, Leonard, Shoop, Tobin, Covens, Draper, Dummer, Gerlick Members absent: Schultz Also present: Harold J. Stitt, Planning Administrator II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. August 18, 1992 Mr. Shoop stated that the Minutes of August 18, 1992 were to be considered for approval. He asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes. Draper moved: Leonard seconded: The Minutes of August 18, 1992 be approved as written. e AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Leonard, Shoop, Tobin, Covens, Draper, Dummer, Gerlick, Glynn None Schultz None The motion carried. m. FINDINGS OF FACT § 16-4-13 -I-1 §16-4-14 -I-2 § 16-8-1 -Definitions CASE #3-92 Mr. Shoop stated that the Findings of Fact for Case #3-92 were to be considered for approval. Gerlick moved: Draper seconded: The Findings of Fact for Case #3-92 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: Shoop, Tobin, Covens, Draper, Dummer, Gerlick, Glynn, Leonard None ABSENT: Schultz ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. IV. PUBLIC FORUM No members of the public were present. 1 v. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Stitt briefed Commission members on items scheduled for the September 22, 1992 meeting: ap- plications are expected from Swedish Medical Center to rezone the former Washington School Site, and from a gentleman requesting approval of a Conditional Use at 980 East Hampden A venue. Mr. Stitt discussed the article included in the Commissioner's packet from Planning Advisory Service which pertains to Comprehensive Plans. Mr. Stitt stated that funds have been requested in the 1993 budget for the Comprehensive Plan (visioning) process. Ms. Tobin asked for additional information from the Brookline, Massachusetts area, and pointed out that the article indicated this community re- did their Plan without benefit of consultants. Mr. Stitt indicated he would try to get additional infor- mation from this community; he also pointed out that the article does state that Brookline has "six staff members" who worked on the revision, compared to the staffing for Englewood. Ms. Tobin asked for statistics on population (city and county), daytime population, shoppers and traf- fic generated by the Mall, etc. Mr. Stitt stated that he does have the latest census information on the resident population, and will check with the Economic Development Division to determine whether there is information available on the work force population and/or or the Mall-generated population and traffic. Discussion ensued on the Cinderella City Mall. Ms. Tobin stated that she has been informed that Woolworth will close the first of 1993. She stated that several employees of the Mall have spoken with her regarding the "condemnation" of the Mall, and expressed her opinion that the "City dropped the ball", and should have concentrated on positive publicity rather than negative aspects. Mr. Stitt stated that several City staff members and a member of Council traveled to Atlanta to meet with Mall owners to discuss the need for improvement, and to present and discuss alternatives. One a of the alternatives presented for discussion was that of "friendly condemnation". This issue was ap-W parently picked up by the press and publicized. Mr. Glynn stated that the Bear Valley Mall recently hosted a carnival on their parking area; this is something that would not be possible at Cinderella City, and commented on the perception that the Mall is "old and rickety". Repairs to the parking deck were briefly discussed. Mr. Dummer asked whether the Mall owners/managers have a "vision" of what they want to do. Mr. Stitt stated that it is his understanding that a consultant has been hired to determine what marketing "niche" the Mall can fill. Among proposals that have been discussed are factory outlets, and an en- tertainment center. He also pointed out that the 1.3 million square feet is probably too large for to- day's market, and the Mall may need to be downsized. The Commission further discussed the need to concentrate on positive publicity to counteract the neg- ative image that has been presented of the Mall. Mr. Stitt stated that at the last meeting, he was requested to check on the riprap of Big Dry Creek on Mr. Cameron's site. He has researched the file, and when the Plat of Mr. Cameron's property was approved, he was given three years from the date of approval to complete the Big Dry Creek riprap. The final approval was October, 1990, so Mr. Cameron technically has one more year to get this work completed. Mr. Stitt stated that the cities of Englewood and Littleton, and the South Suburban Metropolitan Parks District, have applied for Highway Enhancement Funds to construct a bicycle trail along Big Dry Creek. This proposed trail will go under Santa Fe, across Cameron's property, and tie in with the A trail on the west side of the South Platte River. w 2 '\ ) Development around Mr. Cameron's site was briefly discussed. Mr. Stitt indicated that Littleton has expressed some interest in acquiring the one site, but there could be environmental clean-up issues to be addressed on the site. Ms. Tobin asked if anyone had considered the possibility of using the high school youngsters to "decorate" bridges and underpasses. She noted that on a recent trip through southern California she noticed this work; the youngsters take great pride in their work, and all paints and supplies are pro- vided through grant funds. Mr. Stitt indicated he would raise this issue at the Tri-Cities meeting on September 3. Mr. Stitt reminded Mr. Covens and Mr. Shoop that the Tri-Cities meeting is at 6:00 P.M.; Engle- wood is hosting, and a light meal will be served. VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Shoop stated that the August issue of Planning magazine had a couple of interesting articles, one on the ADA requirements, and another on Phoenix. Mr. Stitt stated that staff will copy these articles and include them in the next packets for all members. Mr. Draper raised the issue of the cost of license plates in the State of Colorado, and that the fact that there are numerous people who live and work in Colorado, but are still using plates from their former states. He felt the cost of the Colorado plates is excessive, and the fact that some residents do not comply with the requirement to buy Colorado plates is costing the State revenues. Mr. Shoop inquired when the Director of Community Development will begin work. Mr. Stitt stated that Mr. Merkel will begin work on September 15, and will be in attendance at the meeting of September 22. Mr. Shoop asked for an update on the Treecycle operation on South Windermere. Mr. Stitt stated that American Excelsior has control of the property, the gates are locked and closed. It is their intent to clean the property and sell it, and they are now trying to determine the best means to get the prop- erty cleaned. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Shoop commented on the odor of formaldehyde along South Santa Fe at approximately the Gen- eral Iron site, and noted the clean-up operations there. The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:50 P.M. ~~,L#J-- Recording Secretary 3