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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-22 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 1567 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: May 8, 1973 . SUBJECT: South Navajo Street Designation -West Princeton extended to West Oxford Avenue RECO?IIMENDATION: Henning moved: Martin seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that South Navajo Street be designated in the Master Street Plan between West Princeton Avenue extended and West Oxford Avenue , and the right-of-way acquired a _nd the street constructed for the following reasons: .: 1. 2. 3. The opening of South Navajo Street would give better access to abutting industrial sites. The proposed street would relieve the problems o f industrial traffic on residential streets. The proposed street would provide a better traffic pattern than now exists in the area. AYES: NAYS: Jorgenson; Weist; Vobejda; Brown ; Henning; Stanley; Lentsch; Martin Tanguma The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary ' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 22, 1973 The regular meeting of the City Planning. and Zoning Gommission was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Cha~rman Lentsch. Members present: Brown; Weist; Vobejda; Henning; Jorgenson; Tanguma; Lentsch; Stanley; Martin Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: Assistan ~ Director Romans;. Planning Assistant Young. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. . Chairman Lentsch stated that Minutes of May 8, 1973, were to be considered for approval. Brown moved: Martin seconded: The Minutes of May 8., 19'73, be approved as written. AYES: Lentsch; Brown; Weist; Henning; Vobejda; Jorgenson; Stanley; Martin ; Tanguma NAYS: None The motion carried. III . SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER Off-Street Parking Lot CASE #22-73 Mr. Supinger stated that the request of th~ Medical ~enter is for approval of an off-street parking lot, which would provide 76 off-street parking spaces. Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed parkipg lot is located on the southeast corner of the Hampden /P~arl -intersection , and would be designated for Swedish Medical Center employees. The proposal includes parking spaces on both sides of the alley. Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed parking lot meets the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; however, the staff recommends that four s~paces be eliminated for ease of maneuvering, giving a total of 72 off-street parking spaces. The staff does recommend approval of the proposed parking. lot, with the removal of the four spaces as indicated on the parking plans submitted to the members of the Commission , dated April 25, 1973. Mr. Supinger pointed out that there must be fencing a minimum of four feet in height on the south side of the parking area west of the alley; this requirement is not part of the Planning Commission consideration. Discussion followed. Page 1568 Mr. Brown asked if it is necessary to eliminate the four parking spaces as recommended by the staff? Mr. Supinger stated that these four spaces would require considerable maneuvering to make them usable; therefore, it is recommended they be eliminated. Mr. Martin stated that he would like to see a greenbelt along the north side of the parking lot facing Hampden Avenue. Mr. Martin stated that it is a very attractive area now, and he felt it would detract from the area to have a parking lot facing onto Hampden Avenue without some sort of greenery to screen the lot from passers-by. Mr. Martin also discussed the matter of lighting; it is indicated there will be only one light in the center of the lot. Mr. Martin stated that he felt the lighting could be improved, particularly if there were to be much use of the lot in the night hours at shift-change, etc. Mr. Brown stated that he noted there is a landscaped area on the south of the lot, and asked if there were some way a landscaping plan could be installed on the north along Hampden Avenue? Mr. Brown noted that possibly more lights would be installed once the lot was actually in use. Mr. Lentsch asked Mr. Supinger if the matter of lighting was considered in the staff recom- mendation? Mr. Supinger stated that there are no standards on required lighting in effect in the City; he noted that there would be street lights along the lots. Mr. Supinger stated that it did appear there would be room for some landscaping or plantings along the north boundary line of the parking lot. Mrs. Henning asked if the four foot fence would be required in addition to the proposed land- scaping along the southern property line? Mr. Supinger stated that it would be required in an effort to screen the residential area to the south of the parking lot. Mr. Brad Darley, Associate Administrator of Swedish Medical Center, displayed an aerial photo of the Swedish Medical Center and surrounding areas. The proposed parking lot abuts an apartment complex on the south. Mr. Darley noted that if the four foot fence were to be required, it could create a hardship for the residents of the apartment complex, and further discussed the topography of the land at this particular point. Mr. Darley stated that the apartment house has a drive way on the north side abutting the property line; if a fence were required, it would collect snow in the driveway in the winter time. Mr. Darley stated that there is an 8 or 10 foot difference in grade along this area, and that is why Swedish Medical Center had proposed landscaping the area rather than fencing. Mr. Darley stated that planting could be done between the curb and sidewalk on the north line of the parking lot; they would choose trees and shrubs which did not require much watering, because it would be unfeasible to install a watering system for that small area. Mr. Darley stated that the improvement of the lot would total $30 ~000 once it's blacktopped. Mr. Darley pointed out that there are street lights at the corners of the lots; he also pointed out that it is an employee lot. Mr. Darley stated that the lot will not be "guarded", and that probably tenants in the apartment house, and other "outsiders", would make some use of the lot in the evening hours. Discussion followed. Mr. Martin asked if the zoning was proper for a parking lot, inasmuch as only the first 100 ft. south of Hampden Avenue is zoned B-2, (Business). Mr. Supinger stated that the R-3-B Zone District does permit private off-street parking lots, which is what is proposed. Leon Threlkel, Swedish Medical Center, explained the lighting of the proposed parking lot; it will be one pole, but will have double "arms" with lights facing east and west. There. will, in essence, be two lights in the lot. Henning moved: Vobejda seconded: The Planning Commission approve the proposed parking lot layout for the Southeast corner of Hampden Avenue and South Pearl Street as submitted by Swedish Medical Center, with the provision that the four spaces so marked on the official map dated April 25, 1973, be eliminated. Discussion followed. Mrs. Henning noted that if the Medical Center appeals the matter of the four foot fencing on the south side of their property west of the alley to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, she would suggest that the Commission go on record at that time as favoring the landscaping rather than the fencing. Further brief discussion followed. The role was called: AYES: NAYS: Brown; Weist; Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley; Martin; Lentsch; Jorgenson; Henning None The motion carried. - - -- ----- -- - -- - --- ------ -- -- - VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE -COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Supinger stated that all members of the City Planning and Zoning Commission will now re- ceive compensation for attendance of Commission meetings. Mr. Supinger then directed the attention of the Commission to the report prepared by Mrs. Kocian on a recent trip to University City, Missouri, and the Residential Occupancy Permit Program that is in effect in that City. Mr. Supinger stated that he felt this program could have a very beneficial effect on the condition of dwelling units in the City. Mrs. Henning asked if it would be appropriate for the Planning Commission to recommend to Council that this program be adopted in Englewood? Mr. Supinger stated that he felt it might be well for the Commission to express to Council that the report has been received, and the members are interested in the program and endorse it. Discussion followed. Mra. Henning discussed a Bill before the Legislature that will permit the cost of home improve- ments to be deducted from a person's income tax. She felt that this Bill would tie in with the Occupancy Permit Program. · ' Mr. Weist asked what were the "typical repairs made in University City, what was the cost to the home-owner; what demands are they making? Mr. Supinger stated that he could not say as he was not that familiar with the program. Mr. Weist then asked "what kind of problems do we have in Englewood?" Mr. Supinger stated that 10% of the dwelling units are sub-standard; this figures out to around 1,000 dwelling units that are sub-standard. Discussion followed. I I I I I I Page 1569 Henning moved: Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission endorse the concept of the Residential Occupancy Permit Program, and recommend to City Council that ways to implement this program in Englewood be determined. AYES: NAYS: Henning; Brown; Weist; Vobejda; Tanguma; Martin; Jorgenson Stanley; Lentsch The motion carried. The matter of a study session and tour for newer members of the Commission was discussed. It was suggested that dates of June 2nd and June 9th be considered for the tour; the Board of Adjustment and Appeals is to be invited to go on the tour also. Mr. Lentsch stated that he would like to meet with Mr. E. P. Romans, Director of Parks and Recreation, to discuss the long-range plans of that Department. Mr. Lentsch asked that Mr. Tanguma and Mr. Supinger set up this meeting. Mr. Lentsch suggested that Mr. Martin work toward setting up a meeting of the Planning Commission devoted to discussion of the storm drainage program. Discussion follo~ed. It was determined that the Capital Improvement Program would be discussed at a meeting in July. It was the decision of the Commission that the first regular meeting of the Commission in July shall be July 10, 1973, rather than July 3rd. Mr. Brown urged all members of the Planning Commission to attend the Core Area Citizens' Committee meetings. The meeting adjourned. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: May 22, 1973 SUBJECT: Residential Occupancy Permit Program RECOMMENDATION: .. Henning moved: Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission endorse the concept of the Residential Occupancy Permit Program, and recommend to City Council t h at ways to implement this program in Englewood be determined. AYES: NAYS: Henning; Brown; Weist ; Vobejda; Tanguma; Martin; Jorgenson Stanley; Lentsch The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ·* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 19, 1973 The regular meeting of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Chairman Lentsch. Members present: Martin; Tanguma; Jorgenson; Lentsch; Stanley; Henning; .Brown; Vobejda Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent; Weist Also present: Assistant Director Romans; Planning Assistant Young; Assistant City Attorney Lee. --- - - -- - --- -- - ---------- -- - II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Lentsch stated that the Minutes of the Reg~lar Meeting of May 22, 1973, were to be considered for approval. Page 1570 Martin moved: Vobejda seconded: The Minutes of May 22, 1973, be approved as written. The vote was called : AYES: Brown; Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley; Martin; Lentsch; Jorgenson; Henning NAYS: None ABSENT: Weist The motion carried. ---- - - - - - -- --- ---- - -- - - - - III. TEJON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY Tejon Industrial Park CASE #21-73A May 8, 1973 Mr. Supinger stated that the Final Plat for the proposed Tejon Industrial Park has been sub- mitted, and a Public Hearing set for this evening. Mr. Supinger noted that the site is lo- cated in Northwest Englewood, south of West Harvard Avenue, east of South Tejon Avenue, and north of the greenbelt /parkway which is under construction. Mr. Supinger noted that the subject property is being filled at the present time; topographical maps will be provided for each lot at the time Building Permits are obtained. Mr. Supinger stated that the City Departments have reviewed the proposed subdivision and feel that t~e proposal is in compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Supinger noted that the matter has also been discussed with Assistant City Attorney George Lee, and it is Mr. Lee's feeling that it would be impractical to require a topo map with 2 ft. contours at this time; the land is undergoing fill. Henning moved: Vobejda seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. AYES: Henning ; Brown; Vobejda ; Tanguma ; Stanley ; Martin; Lentsch; Jorgenson NAYS: None ABSENT: Weist The motion carried. Mr. Lentsch asked the proponents to present their case. Mr . Rex T . Garrett, representing Tejon Development Company, owners of the land, stated that the property is proposed for subdivision for the purpose of dividing it into Blocks and Lots. Mr. Garrett stated that the land is zoned I-1, Light Industrial, between South Tejon Street and South Raritan Street; the property east of South Raritan Street is zoned I-2, Heavy In- dustrial. Mr. Garrett stated that the applicants are not asking for any change in zone classification. Mr. Garrett stated that the property owners are cooperating with the City of Englewood in the matter of the fill on the site, and that it would be very impractical to submit a topographic map at this time. Mr. Garrett stated that there is a notation on the Final Plat that individual topo maps will be submitted at the time Building Permits are re- quested for each site. Discussion followed. Mrs. Henning asked how the lot frontage of 119.48' was determined along the east side of South Tejon Street and the west side of South Raritan Street? Mr. Garrett stated that measurements were begun from the south boundary on the west side o f the property, and they needed three acres on the south lots. The remaining property in that "block" was divided equally into four lots. Mr. Supinger noted that the size of the lots is similar to those available throughout the industrial area. Mr. Garrett agreed that the sizes of the proposed lots are similar to those in the industrial area, but also noted that he felt this size "should about be the minimum." Mr . Weist entered and took his place with the Commission. Mrs. Stanley asked if Tejon Development Company would have any control on the landscaping along Tejon Street, if indeed there would be any. Mr. Garrett noted that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requires the installation of screening where an industrial site abuts, adjoins, or is adjacent to a residentially zoned area. Mr. Lentsch asked if there were any persons present in opposition to the proposal? No one spoke in opposition. Henning moved : Vobejda seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. AYES: NAYS: Jorgenson; Henning; Brown ; Weist; Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley; Martin; Lentsch None The motion carried. Martin moved: Henning seconded: The Planning Commission accept and approve the Final Plat of the Tejon Industrial Park, and refer the Final Plat to City Council with the recom- mendation that it be approved, for the following reasons: 1. The land included in the subdivision is divided, by virtue of the Plat, into Blocks and Lots of such size and shape and having access to public streets and necessary utilities that they will be inducive to industrial development, which has been determined to be the best use for this land. 2. The division of this land into Blocks and Lots for industrial use conforms with the generalized land use section of the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Plat carries out the purposes which the subdivision regulations seek to accomplish, i.e., South Raritan which bisects the Subdivision, and South Tejon Street and West Harvard Avenue, which are adjacent to the Subdivision on the west and north and which have all been pre- I I I I I I AYES: NAYS: Page 1571 viously dedicated, conform with the Master Street Plan; adequate provision has been made for storm drainage , for utilities, for vehicular access and emergency services; the Lots are of a size as to make the crowding and con- gestion of buildings unnecessary; the Plat will allow orderly.planning and development of the area and will permit the transfer and conveyance of portions of the land with more facility and ease. Lentsch; Jorgenson ; Henning; Brown; Weist; Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley; Martin None The motion carried. IV. PAUL WELBOURNE Subdivision Waiver CASE #23-73 Mr •. supinger stated that the property which is under consideration now is just west of South Platte River Drive, south of West ,Dartmouth Avenue.) The first request is for approval of a Subdivision Waive~, and a second request is for approval of a Planned Development. The proposed development is six warehouses with rail access as approved by City Council. The warehouses are for rent to tenants. Total area of the proposed development is 44+ acres. Discussion followed. Henning moved: Martin seconded: The Planning Commission grant a Subdivision Waiver to Mr. Paul Welbourne for purposes of a Planned Development on the site. AYES: NAYS: Martin; Lentsch; Jorgenson ; Henning; Brown; Weist Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley None Motion carried. V. PA UL WELBOURNE Planned Development Henning moved: ~ -- - - ----- -- - ---- Brown seconded: The Public Hearing be opened. CASE #24-73 AYES: NAYS: Stanley; Martin; Lentsch ; Jorgenson; Henning; Brown ; Weist ; Vobejda; Tanguma None The motion carried. Mr. Supinger stated that the property was posted giving notice of the Public Hearing, and that legal notice was published in the Englewood Herald Sentinel. Mr. Martin asked if the 100-year flood plain boundaries presented any problem to this Site? Mr. Supinger stated that the 100-year flood plain does not go out of the existing channel of the South Platte River north of Hampden Avenue. Mr. Supinger stated that con- struction standards would have to .be met even if construction occurred within the 100-year flood plain. Mr. Lentsch asked the proponent to present his case . Mr. Welbourne stated that he would be glad to answer . any questions members of the Commission might have. Mr. Welbourne discussed the matter of the flood plain and floor elevations; he stated that the floor of their buildings would be above the flood level. Mr. Welbourne then discussed the rail spur recently approved by City Council. Mr. Welbourne stated the most feasible means of p r oviding trackage was determined to .be to purchase 10 acres from Robinson Brick & Tile, and tb tie into the C & S tracks. Mr. Welbourne stated that he is constructing warehouses on the north side of West Dartmouth Avenue, also, and is cooperating with the City on the widening of Dartmouth Avenue. Mrs. Henning inquired.on the zoning of the land to the south ,of Mr . Welbourne's property? Mrs. Romans stated that this land is in Sheridan; west of South Quivas Street, the property is zoned residential; east of South Quivas Street, the property is zoned commercial. Mrs. Henning discussed the landscaping •. Mr. Supinger pointed out that landscaping provisions are required in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mrs. Henning asked if the landscaping on the south property line would extend the full length of the property line, or only along the portion that abuts the residentially zoned property in Sheridan? Mr. Welbourne stated that the landscaping would extend the full length of the property line. Mr. Welbourne further discussed the proposed plan, and noted that there is sufficient space for ample parking, land- scaping, etc. Mrs. Henning asked if there had been restrictions placed on Mr. Welbourne on the use of the land under the Public Service Company transmission line right-o f -way? Mr. Welbourne stated that he had gotten permission to cross the right-of-way with the rail spur; however, there must be a 37' clearance maintained. Building in the.right-of-way is prohibited, and per- mission must be gained for installation of pipe lines, etc. Mr. Lentsch asked if there were any one present who wished to speak in opposition? No one spoke in opposition. Vobejda moved: Jorgenson seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. AYES: NAYS: Tanguma; Stanley ; Martin; Lentsch; Jorgenson; Henning; Brown ; Weist; Vobejda None The motion carried. Page 1572 Mrs. Henning asked of Assistant City Attorney Lee "what becomes the official documents that are filed with a P.D.?" Mr. Lee .stated that documents that are filed and recorded will show on either an abstract or title insurance policy the requirements and limitations placed on the property. Mrs. Henning asked if there were further approval needed on parking plans? Mr. Supinger stated not if the Commission thinks the plans presented at this meeting were sufficient. Mrs. Henning asked "can you .assure me the parking of 1,950 spaces meets the off-street parking requirements?" Mr. Supinger stated "yes." Discussion f ollowed. Brown moved: Martin seconded: The Planning Commission approve and recommend to City Council for their consideration and approval, the application for Planned Development filed by Paul Welbourne, for the following reasons: 1. The Development Plan submitted by Paul Welbourne under the provisions of §22.4A of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will implement the . purposes of that Ordinance. 2. The uses proposed in the Development Plan are permitted in the I-2, Heavy Industrial Zone District, the District ~n which the development is located. The access to the Colorado and Southern Railway will pro- vide added versatility to the development. 3. The Planned Development is consistent with the intent of the Compre- hensive Plan and the policies therein. 4. The Planned Development will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; landscaping across the entire south side of the site in addition to the 139' setback of the southernmost building from the south property line will serve as a buf f er between the develop- ment in Sheridan and the Welbourne Development. 5. The development has access to three streets: South Shoshone Street, West Dartmouth Avenue and Platte River Drive; fire access and facilities are provided as required. Adequate off-street parking and loading spaces will be provided to serve the needs of each tenant. 6. The drainage on and from the site has been approved by the City Engineer. 7. Off-street parking is found to be adequate and is approved; a minimum of 1,950 spaces are to be maintained on the site. AYES: NAYS: Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley; Martin ; Lentsch; Jorgenson; Henning; Brown; Weist None The motion carried. VI. BLOCK 6, PREMIER ADDITION CASE #25-73 Mr. Supinger stated that approximately one year ago, Offices, Ltd., requested the City to vacate the north/south alley in Block 6, Premier Addition, to enable them to develop the northern portion of the block with an office building. Mr. Supinger stated that Mr. Chalmerse Parker, a property owner in the block, now feels that the vacation of the alley may not have been proper, and has contacted the City to see if there is any possibility of having the ordinance vacating the alley set aside, or having the alley rededicated. A short staff report has been submitted to the Commission, and the staff is now attempting to get the feeling of the Commission on this problem before pursuing the matter further. Mr. Lentsch invited Mr. Parker to speak. Chalmerse Parker 3996 South Grant St. -stated that he is not in favor of vacation of any street or alley; if persons want to build over an alley, they may make use of an over-pass, and still retain full use of the land. Mr. Parker stated that he feels vacation of streets and alleys impedes Fire and Police service. Mr. Parker stated that he does "not feel any developer should get any land that belongs to the citizenry for free; when the street or alley is vacated,.they should at least pay market value of the property they are getting." These funds could be put in escrow for the City to use when purchase of land is .required for street purposes, etc. Mr. Parker further reviewed the action of the vacation; he noted that only one member of the Commission at that time spoke in opposition to the vacation, ~nd that it was subsequently recommended to Council. Mr. Parker stated that he, his attorney, and the attorney for Offices, Ltd. agreed to an instrument providing that "there would always be ingress and egress at the point where the alley now exists." The development plans of Offices , Ltd. have fallen through; Offices, Ltd. takes no care of the property surrounding Mr. Parker's property. The land is up for sale through Moore Realty at the present time. Mr. Parker stated that Offices, Ltd. is "selling land they got for free." Mr. Parker displayed some snapshots of weeds on the property taken both last year and this year. Mr. Parker noted that he was assured the drainage problem in the block would be taken care of; it has not been. Mr. Parker noted that since the ownership of the land has changed, he has nothing but problems: the outside switch has been pulled three or four times per week, cutting electricity off in the shop; they have found snakes wrapped around the doorknob; a stolen truck from Cinderella City was found parked in this block. Mr. Parker stated that he has had two bricks thrown through his window in the past two months. Mr. Parker stated that there have been over- turned trash cans throughout the block; and one house has been boarded up. I I I I I I Page 1573 Mr. Lentsch asked how long a house could be left boarded up? Mr. Supinger stated that it is not clear; the Ordinance used to get action is based on health ,and safety. Mr. Supinger stated that the Department has issued notice to the property owners that they will have to repair or demolish the houses on South Sherman. There is a 30 day period from the time of notice before action may be taken against them. TheY. do have the right of appeal to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Mr. Parker commented that the weeds this year were 23" to 33" high, and that it was a "jungle." Mr. Tanguma asked "what happens to the agreement between the City and th~ landowners; does it continue?" Mr. Supinger emphasized that an alley vacation is no agreement; it is done by Ordinance. Findings were made that there was no 'need for the alley to provide access. Mrs. Sta~ley asked if the homes boarded up could be rehabilitated and used for residential purposes? Mr. Supinger st~ted they could be, but the property owner must bring them up to code or remove them. Mrs. Stanley then asked if Of~ices, Ltd. could not be forced to keep the property in proper condition? Mr. Supinger stated they could be, -but pointed out that there are diLferent ordinances covering the matter of weeds, junk autos, etc. Mr. Supinger the~ reviewed the procedures the City must follow to cite someone in court. Mr. Parker discussed the matter of vacating an alley on conditions. Mr. Supinger stated that the City cannot do this ; a finding must be made that the alley is or is not needed. Alleys and streets cannot be vacated on condition. Mr. Parker replied that he did not feel the City Attorney "is protecting the citizens of Englewood to do nothing to counteract actions if a developer doesn't meet their obligations." Mr. Supinger stated that he did not know how anyone could assure the city they would absolutely go ahead with a project. Mrs. Henning stated that she felt the City should keep after Offices, Ltd. until they bring the property up to code or remove the houses, and they should by all means properly maintain the property. Mrs. Henning stated that she felt the vacation of the alley was in order; "it makes a more salable piece of land." Mrs. Henning stated that she sympathized with Mr. Parker's problems, but did not feel they were directly related to the alley vacation. Mr. Lentsch agreed that pressure should be put on the land owners for proper maintenance of the land. Mr. Lentsch stated that he felt the Commission and Council looked favorably upon the requested vacation because they felt it would be for the good of the entire City. Further discussion ensued on the process of citation. Mr. Lee discussed the case of the City vs. Kingsley, and noted that this particular case took several years before a decision was made by the Supreme Court of Colorado. Mr. Parker reiterated that he felt a "contingence" clause could have been attached to the vacation of the alley. Mr. Supinger asked that Mr. Lee comment on whether or not an alley could be conditionally vacated. Mr. Lee stated "No." Mr. Lee stated he had been involved in municipal law for 15 years, and is familiar with the process. The City Council, in authority to vacate, must determine one question only and that is is the alley as it now exists proposed to be vacated because there is no use for it to provide access. The Council must make a finding whether access is needed and there can be no conditions imposed on the decision to vacate. Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch pointed out that the Commission is not a policing force. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Supinger stated that the tour for members of the Planning Commission.has been set for Saturday, June 23, ·1973. He asked that members give an indication at this time of their intention to attend.. Those indicating they would go oq. the tour were: Mrs. Stanley, Mr. Martin, Mr. Tanguma, Mr. Lentsch, Mr. Jorgenson and Mrs. Henning. Mr. Lentsch asked that members of the Board of Adjustment be asked to go also. Mr. Supinger stated that the Core Area Citizens' Committee will meet June 21, 1973, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall. Mr. Supinger then stated that meetings for consideration of the Capital Improvement Program have been set for June 26th and July 10th. Mr. Supinger stated that a proposed mobile home park ordinance will be submitted to the Commission shortly. , ' Mr. Supinger stated that a report from the Sign Code Committee will be made in the near future. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary . ' ( ( ' MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: June 19, 1973 SUBJECT: Tejon Industrial Park Subdivision Plat RECOMMENDATION: Martin moved: Henning seconded: The Planning Commission accept and approve the Final Plat of the Tejon Industrial Park, and refer the Final Plat to City Councilwj.th the recom- mendation that it be approved, for the following reasons: Page 1574 1. The land included in the subdivision is divided, by virtue of the Plat, into Blocks and Lots of such size and shape and having access to public streets and necessary utilities that they will be inducive to industrial development, which has been determined to be the best use for this land. 2. The division of this land into Blocks and Lots for industrial use conforms with the generalized land use section of the Comprehensive . Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Plat carries out the purposes which the Subdivision Regulations seek to accomplish, i.e., South Raritan which bisects the Subdivision, and South Tejon Street and West Harvard Avenue, which are .adjacent to the Subdivision on the west and north and which have all been previously dedicated, conform with the Master Street Plan; adequate provision .has been made for storm drainage, for utilities, for vehicular access and emergency services; the Lots are of a size as to make the crowding and congestion of buildings unnecessary; the Plat will allow orderly planning and development of the area and will permit the transfer and conveyance of portions of the land with more facility and ease. AYES: NAYS: Lentsch; Jorgenson; Henning; Brown; Weist; Vobejda; Tanguma; Stanley; Martin None The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City .Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Brown moved: Martin seconded: June 19, 1973 Planned Development Approval The Planning Commission approve and recommend to City Council for their consideration and approval, the application for Planned Development filed by Paul Welbourne, for the following reasons: 1. The Development Plan submitted by Paul Welbourne under the pro- visions of §22.4A of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will implement the purposes of that Ordinance. 2. The uses proposed in the Development Plan are permitted in the I-2, Heavy Industrial Zone District, the District in which the develop- ment is located. The access to the Colorado and Southern Railway will provide added versatility to .the development. 3. The Planned Development is consistent with the intent of the Compre- hensive Plan and the policies therein. 4. The Planned Development will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood; landscaping across the entire south side of the site in addition to the 139' setback of the southernmost building from the south property line will serve as a buffer between the develop- ment in Sheridan and the Welbourne Development. 5. The development has access to three streets: South Shoshone Street, West Dartmouth Avenue and Platte River Drive; fire access and facilities are provided as required. Adequate off-street parking and loading spaces will be provided to serve the needs of each tenant. 6. The drainage on and from the site has been approved by the City Engineer. 7. Off-street parking is found to be adequate and is approved; a minimum of 1,950 spaces are to be maintained on the site. AYES: NAYS: Vobejda, Tanguma, Stanley, Martin, Lentsch, Jorgenson, Henning, Brown, Weist None The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I I I