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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-20 PZC MINUTES• • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 20, 1991 I. CALL TO ORDER. D R A F T The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Chairman J. C. Schultz in the Community Room of Engle- wood City Hall. Members present: Shoop, Tobin, Covens, Draper, Daviet, Gerlick, Schultz Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Dummer, Glynn Also present: Planning Administrator D. A. Romans City Clerk P. Crow II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. February 5, 1991 Chairman Schultz stated that the Minutes of February 5, 1991 were to be con- sidered for approval. Ms. Tobin stated that on Page 3 of the Minutes the statement regarding the Bear Creek Shopping Center attributed to her did not reflect her intent, and that it should be modified to state that "most of those remaining stores could be moved to Cinderella City." Gerlick moved: Tobin seconded: The Minutes of February 5, 1991 be approved as amended. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Tobin, Covens, Daviet, Gerlick, Schultz, Shoop None Dummer, Glynn Draper The motion carried. III. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBER Chairman Schultz stated that City Clerk Patricia Crow was present to ad- minister the Oath of Office to Mr. Bill Draper, newly appointed member of the Commission. Ms. Crow administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Draper, and congratulated him on his appointment.· Ms. Crow excused herself from the meeting. IV. ZONING DESIGNATION FOR ANNEXATION AREAS Tufts/Windermere/Mariposa (Area A) Belleview (Area B) -1 - CASE #3-91 Mrs. Romans stated that the annexation of the enclaves in Area A has been dis- cussed by the City since 1971. The Belleview Annexation (Area B) has been an • enclave since the annexation of the former Fairground property in the early 1980',s. Mrs. Romans referred to several maps which were displayed for this discussion, and pointed out the five separate sites in Area A which will be annexed, and the two ownerships in Area B which will be annexed. Mrs. Romans stated that two meetings were held on February 13 with the proper- ty owners from the annexation areas. Representatives from all City Depart- ments were in attendance to answer questions which might be posed by the prop- erty lowners regarding the effect of annexation on their lifestyle and liveli- hood ; Councilman Wiggins also attended one of the meetings on February 13. Mrs. Romans stated that she has been contacted by some of these property owne s who have asked for an additional meeting; this has been scheduled for 10:0 9 A. M. on Friday, February 22. Mrs. \Romans stated that within 90 days from the date the annexation ordinance becomes final, the City must have the annexed property placed in a zone clas- sifi dation. The Planning Commission will initiate the zoning procedures. Maps \indicating the existing land use, the existing zoning in Arapahoe County, and the proposed Englewood zone classification were displayed and discussed. Mrs. 1 Romans stated that the area on the east side of South Mariposa Drive in Engl:wood is zoned R-1-A, Single-family Residence, the most restrictive resi ential zone classification in the City. Staff had initially proposed that the properties fronting on South Mariposa Drive on the west side be zoned R-1-, Single-family Residence, and that 1-1, Light Industrial, zoning be im- pose west of these ownerships along Tufts Avenue. It is the policy of the City that zone classifications "break" along a rear property line, and proper-• ties not face into dissimilar zones and uses. Mrs. Romans stated that follow- ing iscussions with the property owner on the corner of West Tufts Avenue and South Mariposa Drive, and others on South Mariposa Drive, staff would now recommend that the property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Porter, which fronts on West Tuft ~ Avenue, also be zoned R-1-C, and that the I-1, Light Industrial clas- sifi dation be imposed west of this property line for those properties along West ~ufts Avenue. Mrs. Romans then discussed the zoning adjacent to Area B. She stated that property owned by the South Suburban Metropolitan Parks & Recreation District (SSMPRD) south of West Belleview Avenue is zoned B-2, Business, with the ex- cept Jilon of a small area of R-3, High Density Residential, along West Prentice Aven e. The area owned by SSMPRD to ·the north of West Belleview Avenue is zoned B-2, Business, and R-3, High Density Residence, and is adjacent to Belleview Park. Staff proposes that the two ownerships in the Belleview An- nexa~ion (Area B) be zoned B-2, Business. Mrs. Romans stated that all uses on the properties proposed to be zoned 1-1, Light \ Industrial, will be conforming uses in that classification. The Home Lumber Company on West Belleview Avenue would become a nonconforming use in the B-2 Zone Classification, but may continue in operation. Mr. qraper asked if Home Lumber Company could continue operation as a lumber company if it were to be sold; does the nonconforming designation run with the land or the property owner. The question was al so posed as to whether the Lumber Company is conforming under the Arapahoe County zone cl ass ifi cation. • Mrs. Romans stated that she would look into this issue. , -2 - ,, • • • Mrs. Romans stated that the property owners have been told that the Planning Commission will discuss the proposed zoning designations with them on an in- formal basis prior to scheduling a Public Hearing. Staff suggests that the property owners be invited to an informal discussion at the next regular meet- ing of March 5. Mrs. Romans also encouraged all members of the Commission to drive through this area to familiarize themselves with the topography and land use. Mrs. Romans stated that businessmen in the area have expressed concern about the required collection and payment of sales and use tax to the City after annexation. The businessmen also expressed the opinion that if they own busi- nesses in Englewood, they should be eligible for "resident" rates at the golf course. Mrs. Romans stated that Councilman Wiggins had indicated that he would research this issue. Ms. Tobin asked if the change in zone designation from County I-2 (Heavy In- dustry) to Englewood I-1, Light Industry, will impact the use on those sites; wi 11 it make them nonconforming? Mrs. Romans stated that it wil 1 not; the uses developed on the sites now will be conforming in the I-1 Zone classifica- tion in the City of Englewood. Ms. Tobin asked if the City needed the consent of the property owners. Mrs. Romans stated that the consent of the property owners is not required for the annexation. Mr. Wanush stated that the annexation of land may be done with no notice, but changes in zone classification do require public notice and a Public Hearing. Mr. Wanush emphasized that the issue that will be before the Planning Commission, both at the informal meeting on March 5, and at the Public Hearing will be the issue of zoning designation. The City Council will make the determination on the issue of annexation. Mr. Wanush stated that at the meeting of March 5, he anticipated that the Commission will have to vote to initiate the zoning of these properties and set a date for Public Hearing. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Schultz stated that the property owners will be invited to an informal discussion on March 5. V. "DOWNTOWN" ZONING. Mr. Wanush stated that this is something that may come before the Planning Commission in the future. At the present time, the B-1, Central Business zoning, extends to Eastman Avenue. In the 3200 block of South Broadway, there is the Kearns Jeep dealership, the Gothic theater, and two service stations along with other business uses. Kearns Jeep is relocating, and there have been several inquiries about the use of this property for auto-related uses, including body and fender work. Staff has said that the site could be used for auto sales and repair shops, because these uses are not a change in the character of the present use, but it may not be used for body and fender work since this use is not permitted in the B-1 Zone District. Mr. Wanush stated that the City wants to be ''pro-business", but have had to tell several inter- ested lessors that a particular use is not permitted at that location. Mr. Wanush stated that the issue of "where is downtown" has been discussed among staff; where does "downtown" begin: is it at Eastman; at Floyd? Mr. Wanush stated that at the meeting on March 5 he hoped to have a detailed land use map of the downtown area, and particularly of this block. The intent of the original B-1 Zone designation was to eliminate auto-related uses from the downtown district. Is this still a valid objective? The Englewood Downtown -3 - Development Authority's (EDDA) taxing district extends to Eastman. Mr. Wanush stated that he did not think a change in the zone district boundaries would • have any effect on the taxing ability of the EDDA. Discussion ensued. Mr. Wanush pointed out that the Commission should be cognizant of the fact that the B-1 Zoning in the 3200 block extends west to encompass both sides of South Acoma Street, and east to encompass both sides of South Lincoln Street. Ms. Daviet stated that the owners of the MD Pharmacy want to purchase property on Acoma and develop it for a parking lot for their patrons. Other Broadway businesses who have done this were mentioned. Ms. Davi et asked about the remodeling of the Gothic Theatre. Mr. Wanush stated that he could not answer on the remodeling issue. Ms. Daviet stated that when concerts are held at the Theatre, parking is a big problem for the businesses on Broadway and for the residential area as well. Mr. Wanush urged members of the Commission to familiarize themselves with the "downtown" area, particularly the 3200 block, prior to the next meeting. He stated that he will be bringing this issue up for discussion at the EDDA Board meeting, and at the next possible Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs meeting. Mr. Covens inquired about the possibility of the EDDA district being extended to Dartmouth. Mr. Wanush stated that to extend the boundaries of the EDDA would require a special election. Mr. Covens stated that he felt there should be some "cohesiveness" from Dartmouth to Hampden Avenue. Mr. Draper asked if the zone classification were to be changed from B-1 to B-• 2, what impact would this have on existing businesses. Mr. Wanush stated that it would have no effect; uses permitted in the B-1 District are generally per- mitted in the B-2 District; but the reverse is not always true. Ms. Tobin asked if there would be an advantage to a change of zone classification. Mr. Wanush stated that a wider range of business uses are permitted in the B-2 District than in the B-1 District. Ms. Davi et reported unfavorable comments that she has heard about the fl ea market and Salvation Army uses which are coming into the downtown district. Further discussion ensued. · VI. PUBLIC FORUM. For the benefit of a gentleman from the proposed annexation area who had en- tered the meeting during the immediately previous discussion, Mr. Wanush stated that those property owners will be invited to attend an informal dis- cussion with the Planning Commission on March 5 at 7:00 P. M. There was no one else present to address the Commission. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. There was nothing brought forth under Director's Choice. VIII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Covens stated that the Waste Management Task Force wi 11 be meeting next • Thursday for an update on the recycling program. -4 - JI • • • Ms. Tobin asked if the new proposed Energy Program would have an effect on what the City is doing with the recycling, KAB program etc. Mr. Schultz stated that he is of the opinion that the City will be covered by the policies in effect last year when the Grant was awarded. Mr. Schultz stated that Brian Brown has been hired to implement the SMART Grant. Discussion ensued. Mr. Draper expressed his pleasure on his reappointment to the Commission. The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary -5 -