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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-08-20 PZC MINUTES• • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 20, 1991 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoni ng Commissio n was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Vice-Chairman Lloyd Covens. Members present: Glynn, Gerlick, Dummer, Draper, Cov ens, Tobi n, Shoop Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Daviet, Schultz (both with prior notice) II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. August 6, 1991 Vice-Chairman Covens stated that the Minutes of August 6, 1991 were to be con- sidered for approval. Draper moved: Gerlick seconded: The Minutes of August 6, 199 1 be approved as written. The motion carried. III. CONDITIONAL USE 4000 South Broadway CASE #5 91 Vice-Chairman Covens stated that the issue befor e the Commission i s a request for approval of an auto repair/used car sales f acility at 4000 South Broadway . Mr. Covens asked for a motion to open the Pub l ic Hearing. Shoop moved: Tobin seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #5-91 be opened . The motion carried. Mr. Covens asked that the staff make their prese ntation. Richard S. Wanush was sworn in, and testified tha t he is the Director of Com- munity Development for the City of Englewood . The notice of t he Public Hear- ing was published in the Englewood Herald on Augu st 8, 1991, an d th e property has been posted in compliance with the requi r ements of the Com prehensive Zoning Ordinance, pictorial evidenc e of said post ing is in the cas e file. Mr. Wanush testified that the property at 4000 South Broadwa y i s zoned B-2, Business, and was formerly used as an Amoco Servi ce Station, but the site is now vacant. The applicant has been operating "Englewo od Im ports" auto repair at 3500 South Clarkson Street, and wishes to relo cat e his business to 4000 South Broadway. Auto repair facilities and used car sales l ot s are Condition- al uses in the B-2 Zone District, and as such must be ap proved by the City Planning & Zoning Commission. The Commission makes the final determination on whether a Conditional Use is or is not approved fo r a speci fic location, and may impose "conditions" on the operation of the use to mitigat e any impact on surrounding properties. -1 - Mr. Wanush stated that the application for Conditional Use approval was re- ferred to other City Departments asking for comments. Mr. Wanush reviewed responses from the Building Division, Fire Division, Utilities and Public Works Departments, and asked that these recommendations be incorporated into approval of the Conditional Use if that is the determination of the Commission. Mr. Wanush reviewed the staff analysis, and pointed out that the existing plans do not meet minimum landscaping requirements. Approximately 200 square feet of additional landscaping will have to be provided, and Mr . Wanush stated that staff suggests this be installed along the east alley. Parking spaces should be marked and identified both on-site and on the plans which will re- main on file in the Department. All signs and sign placement shall conform to the Sign Code; all work on vehicles shall be performed within an enclosed structure, no outside storage of materials or parts will be permitted. Mr. Wanush requested that the seven conditions suggested by staff also be included in the approval, if that is the determination made by the Commission. Mr. Wanush stated that staff does recommend approval of the Conditional Use at 4000 South Broadway, with the inc 1 us ion of the conditions set forth in the staff report, and the further inclusion of comments and requirements of other Departments/Divisions. Mr. Wanush stated that he would try to answer any questions members of the Commission might have . Mr. Draper asked if there were still underground gasoline tanks on-site. The applicant and his representative stated that the tanks have been removed. • Mr. Covens asked for clarification of the suggested location of the additional landscaping required. Mr. Wanush stated that staff suggests it be pl anted • along the alley; the landscaping in this location would help distinguish the property line as well as add to the overall attractiveness of the site. Mr. Shoop asked how many parking spaces are required. Mr. Wanush state that 12 spaces are required for employees and customers. There is ample room to provide these spaces, but they do need to be marked and designated. Mr. Glynn stated that he understood there would also be used car sales from the site; what will be the primary use --auto repair, or auto sales. Mr. Draper asked if there were plans to do further construction on the site in the near future. Mr. Wanush deferred these questions to the applicant . Ms. Tobin asked if there had been any comments from the adjoining businesses or residents. Mr. Wanush stated that there has been no contact from any of the adjoining businesses or residents. Mr. Ladislau Boska, applicant, and Mr. Mike Fehervary, real estate representa- tive, were both sworn in. Mr. Boska testified that his business is a small car repair specializing in foreign and small domestic vehicles. There will be some sales of used cars. Mr. Draper reiterated his question on construction in the future. Mr. Boska stated that he planned only to erect the fencing. Mr . Fehervary amplified on Mr. Boska's response, pointing out that after the Amoco station closed, the bui 1 ding was used for other purposes, and the 1 arge overhead doors were removed; these will have to be reinstalled to meet the purposes of the garage • use of the property. Mr. Fehervary stated that any remodeling or construction -2 - • • will be in compliance with Codes, and done after Building Permits have been acquired . Ms. Tobin inquired about the disposition of used oil. Mr. Fehervary stated that the oil will be placed in EPA approved oil drums, and will be collected periodically. Mr. Boska stated that he has been in business at 3500 South Clarkson Street for 10 years; he will be doing the auto repair and selling of used vehicles from the new site. Mr. Fehervary discussed the reasons Mr. Boska is relocating his business, noting that the property owner of the South Clarkson Street site offered the site for sale under "unacceptable terms", to which Mr. Beska responded with terms which were acceptable to him. The property owner has not responded to Mr. Boska's offer, and as of now Mr. Boska has closed Englewood Imports and is no longer operating his business. The new location is a nicer, newer facili- ty, and has good visibility to a greater volume of traffic. They will exer- cise the option to purchase the site once they have gained approval of the Commission to operate such a business, make whatever modification s are re- quired, and open for business. Mr. Shoop inquired how many employees Mr. Boska has. Mr. Boska stated that he has employed one person and that he also works in the business. Mr. Gerlick asked Messrs. Boska and Fehervary if they were aware of the condi- tions suggested by the staff on the operation of the business. Mr. Fehervary stated that they have read the conditions; the landscaping will be done as expeditiously as possible; fire extinguishers are available and will be in- stalled. There are steel posts filled with concrete and cable extending between the posts al ready in pl ace, and they pl an to pl ace one or two more such posts; there will be chain bolted across the drives at night to prevent automotive access to the site. Mr. Fehervary stated that they do not use the alley, and if this is where the staff wants the landscaping to be installed this is where it will be planted. Mr. Covens asked about signs. Mr. Fehervary stated that signs will be in com- pliance with the Sign Code; they would like to have a "monument" sign where the previous Amoco sign was installed, and whatever signage is allowed on the building itself. Mr. Fehervary stated that the signage will not be obtrusive or animated. Mr. Covens noted that there was no one in attendance at the meeting besides Messrs. Boska and Fehervary. He asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing. Shoop moved: Glynn seconded: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Dummer, None Davi et, None The Public Hearing be closed. Draper, Covens, Tobin, Shoop, Glynn, Gerlick Schultz • The motion carried. -3 - Mr. Covens asked the pleasure of the Commission. Mr. Gerlick stated that in his opinion the size of the site under consider-• ation is very compatible with this type of business; there has been no contact from any of the adjoining businesses or residents, and the applicant has agreed to comply with all of the conditions proposed; therefore: Gerlick moved: Draper seconded: The Planning Commission approve the request of Ladislau Boska to have an auto repair facility/used car sales lot at 4000 South Broadway; the following conditions suggested by the various City Departments shall be complied with: 1. Building Division: Any building plans must be prepared by a Colorado licensed architect and permits must be issued to licensed contractors. Any remodeling must comply with the Englewood Building Codes. 2. Fire: A 2A-10BC fire extinguisher must be provided and mounted 36" to 48" above the floor level. 3. Utilities: Applicant should be made aware that the water has been turned off for non-payment. Funds are also due for curb stop repair performed by the City. 4. Public Works: The west curb cut on Nassau Avenue should be closed and landscaping should not obstruct traffic visibility. The applicant should also be aware that the curb and sidewalk along the Nassau Avenue side of this property is scheduled to be replaced as part of a paving district, the cost of which will be assessed to the property. Community Development: 1. Motor vehicles being serviced, or stored while waiting to be serviced or called for, shall not be parked on streets, in alleys, on public side- walks, or on parking strips. 2. All work shall be performed within an enclosed structure. 3. No materials or parts are to be deposited or stored on the premises out- side of an enclosed structure. 4. Any area subject to wheeled traffic or storage shall be screened from adjacent or adjoining residential districts by a closed-face wood fence, or block or brick wall. 5. Additional landscaping shall be provided to meet the required 1,875 square feet. Some of this landscaping shall be along the east alley. 6. The required parking spaces shall be identif ied on the plan and kept on file in the Department of Community Development. 7. All signs and sign placement shall conform to the Englewood Sign Code. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT : ABSTAIN: Draper, None Davi et, None Covens, Tobin Shoop, Glynn, Gerlick, Dummer Schultz -4 - • • • • • The motion carried. Members of the Commission expressed their pleasure that Mr. Beska will be relocating his business within Englewood, and several commended him on the quality of work that he has done on their vehicles. IV. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to address the Commission. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Wanush stated that he had nothing to bring before the Commissi on. VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Glynn inquired whether Councilman Koltay's position had been filled. Mr. Wanush stated that Ms. Sheri Gul 1 ey has been appointed to fi 11 the vacancy, and was sworn in at the Council meeting on August 19. Mr. Covens inquired about the September meeting. Mr. Wanush stated that the first meeting in September will be on Wednesday, September 4 due to the Labor Day holiday. Mr. Wanush stated that at that meeting he wanted to further dis- cuss the Broadway parking situation, taxation/assessment ramification s for those property owners who might lease part of their residential property for parking purposes , and striping on Broadway. Mr. Dummer discussed the need for street lighting in his block. He stated that he has been victimized twice very recently by break-ins to his vehicles. Mr. Dummer was advised to discuss the need with the Public Works Department. Mr. Draper stated that there has been vehicular vandalism in his block, also, and that additional street lighting might be of assistance . The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Gertrude G. Wel y (/ Recording Secretary -5 -