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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-05 PZC MINUTES( • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING l ZONING COMMISSION February 5, 1991 I. CALL TO ORDER. D R A F T The regular meeting of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission was call ed to order by Chairman Thomas Gerlick at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of th e Englewood City Hall. Members present: Dummer, Gerlick, Glynn, Schultz, Shoop, Covens , Daviet Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: Dorothy Romans, Planning Administrator Pamela Pepper, Economic Development Administrator Jennifer Cronk Helene Tobin Mr. Wanush stated that City Council has interviewed both Ms. Cronk and Ms. Tobin for reappointment to the Planning Commission , but have not made t he actual appointments as of this date. Therefore, Ms. Cronk and Ms . Tobin are not voting members of the Commission at this time, but were invited to at t end the meeting to hear the presentation on Economic Development. Mr. Wanush stated that he anticipated the City Council would take formal action on ap - . pointments to the Commission at their next meeting of February 19, 1991. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 8, 1991 Chairman Gerl ick stated that the Minutes of January 8, 1991 were to be con- sidered for approval. Covens moved: Daviet seconded: The Minutes of January 8 , 1991 be approved as written . The motion carried . Ill. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr . Gerlick stated that election of officers for the ensuing year is , as a rule, done at the first meeting in February. However, i nasmuch as appoint - ments to fill the two terms which are vacant have not been made , the elec t i on of officers may be delayed to the next meeting if this is t he choice of th e membership . Discussion ensued; it was the consensus of the Commiss i on to pr o- ceed with the elect i on of officers . Ms. Daviet nominated Mr . Gerlick as Chairman. Mr . Gerl i ck declined the nomination . Mr. Covens nominated Mr . Schultz as Chairman . -1 - I . Mr. Gerlick asked if there were further nominations for chairman. no further nominations. Dummer moved: Glynn seconded: Nominations be closed for Chairman. The motion carried. Mr. Gerlick asked for nominations for Vice-Chairman. Mr. Glynn nominated Lloyd Covens as Vice-Chairman. There were Mr. Gerlick asked if there were further nominations for Vice-Chairman. There were no further nominations. Shoop moved: Glynn seconded: Nominations for Vice-Chairman be closed. The motion carried. Mr. Schultz was elected Chairman and Mr. Covens elected Vice-Chairman by acclamation. Mr. Schultz assumed the Chair for the remainder of the meeting. IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Economic Development Chairman Schultz asked Ms. Pepper to discuss the Economic Development program. Ms. Pepper stated that since her previous presentation to the Commission, the Strategic Plan for Economic Development has been finalized, and was adopted in June, 1990. On October 22 and 23, the Economic Developers Council of Colorado sent a team to Englewood to do a Community Analysis, in order to have an out- side view of the problems facing the City and the progress that is being made. A presentation by the EDCC team on recommendations was made to members of the City Council and the Economic Development Coalition and was video taped. The tape may be checked out for viewing. On November 1, the cities of Englewood and Sheridan received the Enterprise Zone designation, which will be of assis- tance to new and expanding businesses. in the industrial districts. Also, a retail seminar was held at Cinderella City on November 16, which drew a wide attendance; this seminar was also video taped and the tapes are available for those who are interested. Ms. Pepper noted that the latest issue of Colorado Business Magazine contains an article on Cinderella City. The recommendations contained in the Community Analysis report were discussed by Ms. Pepper and the Commission. In response to a question posed by Mr. Covens, Ms. Pepper stated that City Council is trying to meet with more of the businessmen, tours of businesses are being scheduled, and breakfast meetings with businessmen are also being arranged. Ms. Pepper stated that in 1990, she had met with all the businesses with more than 50 employees; she hopes to be able to meet with a 11 the businesses with more than nine employees during 1991. ' • • Ms. Daviet inquired about the receptiveness of Cinderella City on recommenda-• tions to improve the Mall. Ms. Pepper and Mr. Wanush indicated an improvement -2 - • • • in communication with Mall owners, and Ms. Pepper stated that a new leasing approach is being instituted by Cinderella City, and their efforts will be much more aggressive . Ms. Tobin commented regarding the Bear Valley shopping mall, and the dearth of stores in that mall. Ms. Daviet asked about leasing in the Phar-Mor Plaza. Ms. Pepper stated that the Bank in contra l of the development has engaged Sevo-Mi 11 er to work on leasing the remainder of the space, and that reports are that they are working with a couple of prospective businesses. Ms. Pepper outlined the benefits of the Enterprise Zone for new, relocating , or expanding businesses. This Zone was created to encourage businesses to locate in areas that have existing infrastructure in place, or where jobs have been lost and/or infrastructure is underutilized . Englewood has lost jobs ·since the mid 1980's, and there are existing industrial buildings available for businesses with various square footage requirements. The Enterprise Zone is applicable in the industrial areas, and the majority of the urban renewal area in Englewood. Ms. Pepper stated that in addition to the incentives and benefits from the State to businesses in Enterprise Zones, local governments may also provide incentives. The Englewood City Council has said they would consider additional incentives on a case-by-case basis. Ms. Pepper distributed copies of the Goals of the Economic Development Divi- sion which were adopted as part of the budget process . Mr. Schultz asked if the Data Base which was mentioned in the goals would be based within the City. Ms. Pepper stated that it would be based in her office, and that we will have the capability to tie into a state-wide data bank on properties available, etc. Ms. Pepper stated that she currently receives mailed information from several real estate companies, and that she makes note of properties for lease ·or sale during "drive-bys". Ms. Pepper pointed out that the industrial area in Englewood does not have a very high vacancy rate compared to other areas. Ms. Pepper stated that Ross Asset Group has been engaged to analyze the in- dustrial area, and to submit recommendations regarding the types of business that should be targeted for location in the industrial district . Mr. Schultz inquired about the General Iron site. Ms. Pepper stated that an environmental assessment was required ~n this site to determine whether there was contamination that would be detrimental to marketing and redevelopment of the site. This assessment has been completed, and the site has been approved for an active marketing approach. Mr. Glynn asked if consideration had been given to approaching a national res- taurant chain to locate in Trolley Square. Mr. Glynn stated that he would like the option of eating at a Red Lobster in his own hometown, versus having to drive to another municipality to do so. Ms. Pepper stated that she is sure the leasing agents for Trolley Square have explored all options. Mr. Covens inquired about improved signage at the entrances to the City. Ms. Pepper stated that $20,000 has been budgeted by the City Council for entrance signage, and that this will be the beginning of a multi -year program to im- prove signage. Ms. Pepper also pointed out that the Englewood Downtown Development Authority (EDDA) has budgeted funds also fo r improved signage in their district . EDDA has also hired a sign consul t ant to work with them. Ms. -3 - Cronk suggested that property owners might be interested in assisting on the signage also, inasmuch as this would provide a "bonus" for the land owner, and perhaps they could promote their business. Coordination of signage programs • by the City and EDDA was discussed. Mr. Schultz inquired about extending the signage design which is along Englewood Parkway to encompass other streets. Ms. Pepper stated that she understood the Parkway signs were part of a thematic p 1 an to go a 1 ong with the 1 i ght i ng on South Broadway. Ms. Romans stated that she knows of no reason the design of the Parkway signs could not be used on other streets. Ms. Daviet discussed the frequent perception that Centennial Shopping Center and Brookridge Shopping Center are part of "Littleton" and not part of "Engle- wood". She suggested the need for a common theme for "Englewood". Mr. Shoop inquired about the postal zone issue. Ms. Pepper stated that the expanded "Englewood" mailing address has pros and cons --out-of-state maga- zine writers, for instance, do not realize that "Englewood" does not include all areas with an Englewood mailing address, and frequently cite the Denver Tech Center and unincorporated Arapahoe County residential areas as being within Englewood. EDDA wants to market to this area, and serve as the "down- town" for all the Englewood mailing address areas. Discussion ensued. Extension of the landscaping in the downtown area to the Cinderella City area was considered. Mr. Schultz suggested that traffic issues and patterns should be resolved prior to extension of the landscaping. Mr. Covens pointed out that Floyd Avenue is the direct route that residents to the north and east use to access Cinderella City. Ms. Pepper agreed with the consensus that there is a need for landscaping at Cinderella City. Mr. Dummer questioned why developers didn't follow through with the proposed • theater complex that was proposed at one time in the Phar-Mor Plaza area. Ms . . Pepper suggested one reason was the need for high revenue producing uses, and that theaters don't generate that much tax revenue. Mr. Schultz thanked Ms. Pepper for her presentation, and commended her for her efforts in the Economic Development program. He noted that the Economic Development section will be a new section for the Comprehensive Plan. V. PUBLIC FORUM No one was present to address the Commission. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Wanush stated that Title 15, the Health, Sanitation, and Environmental Protection Ordinance, was passed by City Council on first reading at their meeting of February 4, 1991. There .was considerable discussion regarding hobby/derelict vehicles --residents will be allowed one such vehicle. If the vehicle is kept within an enclosed garage, there will be no fee charged. If the vehicle is stored out-of-doors, it ·must be covered, and a $100 yearly fee is charged. Any vehicle that does not have a current license and insurance will be considered derelict, and the vehicle must be street operable. Mr. Wanush stated that there was no change regarding storage of snow remova 1 equipment, and the height of weeds shall remain at 6". -4 - • • • • Mr. Wanush reported that the Public Hearing on the rezoning of seven parcels of land north of U. S. 285, east of South Santa Fe Drive, south of West Dart- mouth Avenue, and west of South Broadway was held by the City Council on February 4. There was no one in attendance in opposition, and the rezonings were approved by the Council. Mrs. Romans reported that staff is getting information together on the annex- ation of the several enclaves in the southern portion of the City. Two meet - ings with the property owners have been scheduled for February 13; one at 3:00 P.M. and one at 7:00 P.M. City staff members from each department will be in attendance at these meetings to answer questions that property owners may have regarding the annexation. Mrs. Romans stated that zoning of these properties will have to be accomplished within 90 days, and the staff will be presenting information on the proposed zoning classifications to the Commission at the next meeting on February 20. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Mr. Gerlick stated that he and Mr. Shoop attended the DRCOG training session at the Stauffer Hotel on January 19th; it was a very good session, and they got some excellent information which he will have reproduced and made avail- able to other members of the Commission. Mr. Schultz suggested that perhaps this information could be included with the packet for the next meeting. Commission members were reminded that the next meeting will be on February 20, which is a Wednesday evening. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M . -5 - RESOLUTION NO. I! SERIES OF 1991 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING HELENE TOBIN TO FILL A POSITION ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, Helene Tobin has applied for an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Helene Tobin is hereby appointed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, term to expire February 1, 1995. ADOYI'ED AND APPROVED this 19th day of February, 1991. c..AJ-6c Habenicht, Mayor Pro Tern Attest: v~J!-~ Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk I, Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk for the City of.Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No. d_, Series of 1991. ~-/V~~ Patricia H. Crow 6 G""" RESOLUTION NO. I;;; SERIES OF 1991 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BILL DRAPER TO FILL A POSITION ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD. WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission; and WHEREAS, Bill Draper has applied for an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, THAT: Bill Draper is hereby appointed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, term to expire February 1, 1995. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of February, 1991. Attest: ~~#~ Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk I, Patricia H. Crow, City Clerk for the City of Englewood, Colorado, hereby certify the above is a true copy of Resolution No. l..Q:_, Series of 1991. lf~~x.~ Patricia H. Crow