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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-26 PZC MINUTESI I I I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUNE 26 ,. 1973 Page 1575 The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 P. M. in Conference Room A of the Police/Fire Center, Chairman Lentsch presiding. Members present: Jorgenson; Martin; Lentsch; Brown; Tanguma Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Weist; Henning; Stanley; Vobejda Also present: Assistant Director Romans ; Fire Chief Hamilton; Police Chief Clasby; Parks & Recreation Director E. P. Romans ------- - --- - - --- - --- --- --- ---' II. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT .PROGRAM. Mr. Su pinger stated .that City Chart ex states the Planning Commission shall submit a, list of Capital Improvement projects to .the ,City Manager for his consideration 90 days before sub- mission of the budget to the City Council. Three meetings have been scheduled for review of ne~ded projects with Department Heads and with the Assistant City Manager. Chie~ Clasby was asked to discuss the needs of his Department proposed to be included in the Capital Improvement Program. < Chief Clasby expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the members of the Commission, both present and past, who have worked toward the new Police/Fire Center. Chief Clasby noted that the center is "built around a function", and exceeds the expectations held for many years. Chief Clasby stated that the Capital Improvement needs of his Department are not many in number, but are important to the operation of the Department. Chief Clasby stated that an indoqr pistol range is very necessary. Chief Clasby pointed out that officers should train year-round; this is not practical or possible on the present outdoor range. Chief Clasby pointed out that this range would not be for the exclusive use of the Police Department, but could also be scheduled for use by the Parks & Recreation Department. Chief Clasby noted that the .estimated cost of $116,850, proposed for the program in 1974, is a carry-over of the proposal from last year; no allowance for inflation has been made to the estimate. Mr. Supinger asked if this figure reflected the total cost or just the share to be charged to the Police Department? Chief Clasby reviewed the .program as previously presented and stated that this figure was for the gun-range portion of the building only. Mr. Jorgenson asked Chief Clasby if he had a location in mind? Chief Clasby then reviewed plans that were at one time for a community center adjacent to the Police /Fire Center. Chief Clasby noted that it does not seem the "community center" plan will become reality, and stated that .it would be nice to have the pistol range conveniently located for the Police Depart- ment, but that it could be somewhere else if a close location could not be secured. Dis- cussion followed. Mr. Martin asked if Chief Clasby felt the estimated cost was realistic? Chief Clasby stated that he did not know; this cost of $116,850 was based on an architects estimate of the gun range as part of another building. Nothing has been added to the figure to cover inflation. Mr. Jorgenson stated that he had been informed 15% should be added on all such estimates. Mr. Lentsch asked if Chief Clasby were asking for an increase in personnei this year. Chief Clasby reviewed the organization of the Department, and stated that he was asking for two additional people. Chief Clasby stated that the Department has a total of 76 employees, and nine patrol cars. Chief Clasby stated that the City is divided into three "police districts" for patrol purposes; a typical shift has three district cars on the street, two roving cars, and one supervisors car. On the "swing shift", this is supplemented by the alcohol enforce- ment officer's car. Mr. Lentsch then asked "do you feel the residential area is covered adequately? police car go down the street at least once a day?" Chief Clasby stated that he the residential areas were adequately patrolled; he pointed out that the average time is three minutes. This might vary depending on the nature of the call, but ment has an average of three minutes. Discussion followed • . Would a did feel response the Depart- Mr. Martin asked about the rate of crime increase in Englewood? Chief Clasby stated that Englewood ~as not experienced the rate of ~ncrease prevalent throughout the rest of the metropolitan ~egion. There has been about a 4% increase in felonies; misdemeanors . is slightly more. Chief Clasby acknowledged that there are problems around Cinderella City, and the highest percentage of increase is. in the Cinderella City area, between Santa Fe and Sherman Street. Chief Clasby then discussed the second request for the Capital Improvement Program, that of expansion 9f the Animal Shelter.. Chief Clasby stated that expansion was originally pro- posed for 1975, but the pound is operating at full capacity now, and he is asking that the expansion be moved up one year. Chief C~asby. stated that the City of Englewood has a con- tractual agreement with Arapahoe County to take care of animals picked up in the County, for which the County pays $350 per month. The City .of Littleton has been discussing a similar agreement with the City of Englewood. There has been considerable improvement in the animal control program for the City of Englewood itself, and there just is not sufficient space to adequately handle all the animals. Chief Clasby stated that he feels the contractual agree- ment with the City of Littleton would be a good idea; but, whether the contract is approved or not, expansion of the pound is a necessity. Discussion followed. Chief Clasby stated that the agreement with the County was for a five-year period at $350 per month; at the end . of the five-year period, the County. will, essentially, have paid for the structure at the construction cost. Further discussion followed. Chief Clasby stated that the pound presently is open from 10 A. M. to 2 P. M.; there is a great demand from the citizenry for extended hours, and it will shortly have to be open for another four hours. Page 1576 Mr. Lentsch asked if there has been some indication from the City of Littleton on the volume of animals to be handled? Chief Clasby stated that he does not have any information from Littleton at the present time. Mr. Brown stated that the matter of animal control is the number one complaint he receives from citizens. Mr. Brown pointed out that when the animal shelter was constructed . it .was built for expansion, and he felt the request was justified. Mr. Lentsch thanked Chief Clasby for presenting the information to the Commission. Mr. Lentsch then asked Fire Chief Hamilton to present the requests ~or his Department. Chief Hamilton expressed his appreciation to the citizens who have served on boards and commissions for their efforts on the new Police/Fire center. Chief Hamilton then reviewed the list of Capital Impr.ovements needed by the Fire Department, which include: one 1250 GPM pumper for 1974, estimated cost of $50,000; construction of West Englewood Fire Station, $165,000~ replacement of Zuni Fire Station, $160,000; and expansion of the Belleview Station estimated at $80,000. Also requested for 1974 is the repowering and general overhaul of one 750 GPM pumper at an estimated cost of .$9,000. Projects requested for 1975 or later include one additional aerial or elevating platform apparatus at an estimated cost of $91,000 ; this is requested for not later than 1976. Another 1976 request is a fire training and testing facility at an estimated cost of $120,000. Other items for which Mr. Hamilton stated he would request funds in the 1974 budget include Opticom Traffic Signal Controls ---minimum of six intersections ---estimated total cost of $5,350. Fire hose, different sizes, estimated cost total cost of $9,600. Extricating tool for an estimated cost of $4,500. Two television sets to be used in conjunction with the closed TV circuit, estimated cost of $650. Mr. Hamilton reviewed some items the Department of Communications will be asked to budget, including a tone code program, no estimated cost available; com- munications equipment for three out-lying stations, no estimated cost available ; a four channel Convert-A-Com radio, no estimated cost available; and a transmitter o~ the auxiliary fire department frequency, estimated cost of $3,0QO. Mr. Martin stated that he felt it would be difficult to justify building an Englewood Fire Station within the City of Sheridan. Discussion followed. Mr. Martin asked if the Englewood Firemen would be fighting fires in Sheridan, or if the Sheridan force would be sharing ~he facilities? Chief Hamilton stated that Englewood would not be fighting fires in Sheridan, and Sheridan would not share the facilities. Chief Hamilton stated that when he became Chief of the Department, the oldest piece of equip- ment was 22 years old; the newest was 16 years old, and there ~ere no reserve pumpers. The Department now has three new pumpers, and two 750 GPM pumpers in reserve. Mr. Supinger asked if the requested aerial equipment is for new growth or if it is for replacement purposes? Mr. Hamilton stated it was for new growth, and pointed out that the existing snorkle equip- ment is not a pumper but a ladder company. Chief Hamilton stated that 75% of the capability of the snorkle would be cut if it were a pumper. Mr. Lentsch asked Chief Hamilton if he was requesting more men, and how large the Department was at the present time? Chief Hamilton stated he was asking for 16 more firemen; he pointed out that the Department has not added any level of manpower or equipment in over five years, but the City. has experienced a 15% to 20% growth in development. Chief Hamilton stated that his Department has a force of 49 people split into three shifts; the daily average is 14 people on duty. Chief Hamilton noted that the department is now sending equipment out on call with two men on each piece of equipment; the requested 16 additional men would bring the average up to 2.2 men per piece of equipment. The norm of manpower per piece of equip- ment is 5 people. The matter of fire insurance rates was discussed. Chief Hamilton noted that pumping capacity, staff, training, etc. were all factors considered in the rating by the Underwriters. Ratings are given every 10 years; the City Manager or City Council can request ratings sooner than 10 years. Chi.ef Hamil ton was t han ked for discussing the needs of his Department with the Commission. Parks and Recreation Director Romans was asked to present his requests. Mr. Romans stated that the list of improvements for his Department has been discussed and considered by the Department and the Parks Commission for several months; 20% -25% has been added to cost estimates for inflation. Mr. Romans discussed the requests for 1974, rated 1 - 10 in priority. Mr ,. Romans stated that first priority was resurfacing the swimming pool at Sinclair Junior High School. Mr. Romans stated that he did agree there was a need for a swimming pool in North Englewood, and funds have been asked for such a pool in 1975. River redevelopment was the second priority for 1974, and a request is made for $530,000 for this project. Mr. Romans stated that they hoped to begin this project by purchasing the Public Service land this year; there is enough space on this property for a 9-hole golf course. Funds requested in 1974 would take purchases across the river. Mr. Romans stated that trails would be developed, both biking and hiking out to Chatfield Dam and back. Mr. Lentsch asked if this land was in Englewood that the Parks Department plans to purchase? Mr. Romans stated that it is ip Sheridan. Mr. Lentsch questioned the priority of the river redevelopment be- fore development of the Floyd Park and the community center .. Discussion followed. The Floyd Park request of $193,000 was considered. Mr. Romans s~ated that it is unlikely at this point that Federal Funds will be granted, inasmuch as there was an allotment of only $200,000 for the entire metro area this year, and the allotment for next year will not be as much in all likelihood. Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch noted that the progress on the Larwin site seemed to be 6 to 8 months behind time. Mr. Romans stated that if the park con- struction was bid in the winter, construction could be begun next spring; he would recommend sodding to hasten the time when the park could be used. Mr. Martin noted that the Police Department has asked for the indoor pistol range in 1974, but the Parks Department has asked for fupding in 1975,. Mr. Romans pointed out that a building must be constructed to handle two functions: training of police officers, and recreational shooting. Mr. Romans stated that the projected $165,000 was for . the Parks Department share of the project. Discussion followed. I I I I I I Page 1577 Mr. Lentsch expressed the apprecia.tion of the Co~ission to i_the Department Heads for pre- senting their .requests to the Commission. Mr. Lentsch stated that the Commission would now view a short film on the Police /Fire Center, and -that a tour of the !acility would follow. Meeting adjourned. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * . I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 17, 1973 . The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Chairman Lentsch. Members present: Brown; Henning; Jorgenson; Lentsch; Martin; Stanley; Tanguma Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Vobejda; Weist Also present: D. A. Romans, Assistant Director George Lee, Assistant City Attorney II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. - - ----- -- - - - - - -- -- -. Chairman Lentsch stated that minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 1973, and of the special meeting of June 26, 1973,.were to be considered for approval. Brown moved: Martin seconded: The Minutes of June 19, 1973, and June 26, 1973, be approved as written. AYES: Henning; Jorgenson; Lentsch; Martin; Stanley; Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Vobejda; Weist The motion carried. III. RADIUS VACATION Zuni and College CASE #29-73 Mr. Supinger stated that the request is for vacation of a small amount of street right-of- way i ·n Northwest Englewood at South Zuni Street and West College Avenue. The radius is on the ·southeast corner . of South Zuni Street and West College Avenue, and is a 100 ft. radius. When the streets were paved, the paving followed the typical intersection, and did not follow the radius curvatur~. This 100 ft. radius is not needed for street purposes, and it is recommended that the radius be vacated. Discussion followed. Mrs. Henning asked for clarification of the statement in the staff report that the applicant and property owners should be put on notice that 40 ft. might be required for West Yale Avenue. Mr. Supinger pointed out that the Planni'ng Commission re- cently recommended to City Council revision of the Master Street Plan , in which +evision rights-of-way were designated on specific streets. West Yale.Avenue is designated as a major arterial, with an 80 ft •. right-of-way; the south 40 ,ft. of the projected street has been dedicated. The north 40 ft. of the projecte'd street would be the south 40 ft. oi the subject property, and it was the determination of the staff that property owner and applicant should be no~ified of this needed right-of-way. If the revis~on of the Master Street Plan is approv.ed by City Council, all improvements would have to be s 'et back to provide for the needed right-of-way, and indeed, the right-of-way would have to be dedicated before Building Permits issue. Mr._Supinger noted that the dedication of 40 ft. right-of-way would cut into the proposed . parking area; he stated that he questioned whether there .would be sufficient parking area for the use following dedica~ion of the right-of-way. Mrs. Henning noted that the public hearing on the master street plan revision was three weeks away, and that ~t could be five weeks before finalization~ Mrs. Stanley asked "does this Master Street Plan pertain to the industrial area or the total city?" Mr. Supinger stated that the Master Street Plan revision, approved by the Planning Commission in April, .pertained basically to industrial streets in the City. ' . . Mr. Martin asked if the applicant was aw.are of the need for the 40 ft. right-of-way? Mr. Supin,ge.r stated that they were. Mr. Fairchild, representing the applicant, st.a ted that the property owner is aware of the right-of-way requirement. He stated that he did not know whether or not it would be dedicated. Mr. Weist entered and took his place with the Commission.