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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-07-30 PZC MINUTES• • • I . CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 30, 1974 Special Meeting CALL TO ORDER. The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at · 7:45 P.M. by Chairman Martin. Members present: Martin; Jorgenson; Jones; Brown; Wade; Tanguma Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Lentsch; Weist; Smith Also present: Assistant Director Romans; Assistant City Attorney Lee; Councilman Clayton II. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Chairman Martin suggested that the requests of each department be reviewed and then an attempt be made to set up priorities. The Public Works Department requests were considered. Mr. Brown stated that he felt the matter of storm drainage must remain a very high priority. Mr. Jones agreed, but stated he felt the West Hampden Place -West Hampden Avenue connector should have high priority also. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger displayed a tentative design plan of the West Hampden Place extension; he noted that this would involve several properties and the actual removal of four houses, approximately 10 units total. Mr. Jones stated that he felt the extension between South Cherokee and South Bannock should be considered very soon; he stated he felt this would provide an easing of the traffic congestion at Elati-West Hampden Place-U.S. 285, and provide easier southbound maneuvering than attempting to make a left turn at Cherokee or Elati and maneuver into the proper lane for southbound turn at South Bannock Street. Mr. Martin stated that he felt the Commission should get some idea of the development planned for the area between Cherokee and South Bannock, and how the street from Cherokee to South Bannock would relate to the proposed development. Mr. Jones stated he felt the First National Bank is interested in accomplishing the improved traffic flow, but acknowledged we did need more feed back on the matter. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger noted another problem that might enter into the discussion is that the Voorhees Report recommended the Hampden Place connector, but that Report has never been adopted by the City, nor has it really been studied . He pointed out that the access into Cinderella City from Hampden Place presents problems --there is an inadequate stacking land from U.S. 285 northbound to the Hampden Place -Elati intersection. Mr. Supinger noted that at the time of the Core Area Study, the consultant considered moving the access into Cinderella City from Elati further north to provide a more adequate stacking space. Mr. Supinger noted if the West Hampden Place is ex- . f • • • -2- tended, it may increase the green light time for westbound traffic, and thereby compound the stacking problem on South Elati. Further discussion followed. Mr. Jones asked why the Voorhees Report should not be considered; he noted that the Report advocated extension of the one-way street system from Yale to Belleview, or return to two-way streets. Mr. Jones stated that he had received "letters from people pleading for return of two-way traffic". Discussion on the preliminary sketch ensued. Mr. Martin asked if the CommissiCJl would be amenable to a letter being sent to the Bank indicating the Commission's interest in discussing the matter of West Hampden Place extension to Bannock, and asking their feeling toward the future development of the area. Discussion followed. No adverse comments were made regarding the preparation of the letter. Mr. Martin asked that such a letter be prepared for his signature. Mr. Jones discussed the Little Dry Creek Conduit; he stated that even though the Public Works Department had not requested funding for the conduit until 1976, he felt this should be a top priority item. Mr. Jones noted the new developments which may increase the storm drainage waters. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger noted that he felt one reason this was not included in requests for 1975 funding, was the Council request that Parks & Recreation Commission investigate acquisition and im- provement of drainage ways, and he understood Little Dry Creek was specifically mentioned. Mr. Jones acknowledged there was some informal discussion regarding this; Mr. Jones further stated that the downtown merchants and the Chamber of Commerce have considered asking for the covering of Little Dry Creek from Hampden to Bannock. Further discussion followed. Jones moved: Tanguma seconded: The Commission go on record requesting consideration that Little Dry Creek Conduit be placed in the 1975 Capital Improvement Program. AYE .S: Martin; Jorgenson; Jones; Brown; Wade; Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Smith; Lentsch; Weist The motion carried. The Fire Department requests were then considered. Mrs. Wade asked if land acquisition for a fire station in the northeast section of the City should be a 1975 priority? Mr. Martin noted that Chief Hamilton seemed more concerned with access to and from Station #3 on West Belleview Avenue. The joint training facilities to be shared by Englewood and Littleton were then discussed. Mr. Jones stated that land acquisition is urgent for this project. City Attorney Lee noted that the question of flood plain had arisen on the location initially considered; this is being looked into. • • • -3- Further discussion on the requests ensued. Mr. Martin noted that manpower was certainly a factor, and stated he understood the volunteer force was to be increased. Mr. Clayton stated there is a committee studying the manpower needs at the present time; he stated that he felt Council would receive the results of this study before long. The Police Department had no requests for Capital Improvements this year. Mr. Supinger stated that he had checked with Chief Clasby on funding for communication needs in relation with the SCAT program, and was informed that these needs will be covered by the Federal grant (LEAA). Parks & Recreation requests were then considered. Mr. Martin noted that Sheridan has authorized the sale of land to the City of Englewood for a golf course; he asked if any of the funds needed for the purchase and development would come from revenue sharing? Mr. Supinger stated he did not know. Mr. Jones stated there have been some funds budgeted in 1974 for this project. Mr. Martin stated he had been informed there is a great need for a bathhouse at Sinclair Swim Pool. Mr. Tanguma asked what problem was created by using the school? Mr. Supinger stated that it is not convenient, and the people think there is a problem. Discussion followed. Mr. Brown stated he felt there could be a health problem with no bathhouse and people not wanting to use the facilities in the school for showers before swimming. Mrs. Wade stated that the tennis and handball courts in the Centennial Acres Park should be moved up to 1976; she stated that the need is "yesterday". Wade moved: Brown seconded: The handball and tennis courts in Centennial Acres Park be moved to 1976 priorities. AYES: Tanguma; Martin; Jorgenson; Jones; Brown; Wade NAYS: None ABSENT: Smith; Lentsch; Weist The motion carried. Mr. Tanguma asked if the rifle range was needed in Englewood? Mrs. Wade stated she had heard there was to be a range in the Police-Fire complex in the basement. Mr. Brown pointed out that the range is needed to (1) provide a place for police training, and (2) to provide a place for hunters to learn proper gun manners and training. Mr. Brown stated that there are recreational shooting purposes it could be used for also. Mr. Supinger stated this might be a good facility to share with another community. Mr. Tanguma questioned whether Parks & Recreation should concern themselves with a rifle range. • • • -4- Mr. Jones asked if there were actual figures on the storm drainage damage in Belleview Park? He stated that he had difficulty realizing there may be $100,000 worth of damage. Mr. Martin noted that five Lions Club members volunteered to do what they could to repair the train track. M~. Martin asked if the proposed greenhouse would be located on West Union where the nursery is? Mr. Supinger stated that he did not know if a decision had been made on the location. Mr. Tanguma stated he felt the community building should be funded in 1975. Discussion followed. Tanguma moved: Funding for the Community Building be moved to 1975. The motion died for lack of second. Mr . Clayton stated that the matter of a community building is under consideration at the present time; he is trying to get definite information together on what type of facility is needed in the community. He stated there was a possibility that Council might approve renovation of the police/fire building on West Girard at Bannock Street. Mr. Clayton stated that he had contacted the Chamber of Commerce; they have agreed to act as a clearing house on this project, and are doing the study for the Council • Mr. Tanguma noted that land values may rise 10% to 12% in the next year; he felt there was a real need to appropriate funds for this project at the earliest opportunity. Mr. Martin stated he felt the City would have to know what type facility is needed before one could even discuss the matter of land or how much land might be needed. Mr. Tanguma pointed out that all the information should be available by the end of this year. He stated that if funds are not available for land purchase in 1975, the City won't get the land. Mr. Brown noted that this is a tight budget year, and he doubted there would be sufficient funds in 1975 to keep up the on-going projects plus many new projects. Mr. Jones commented that he was under the impression the meeting rooms in the new Police/Fire Center are not used as fully as they might be. He also commented that the elderly people want a "centrally located site." Mr. Clayton further discussed the study that is on-going; he stated that he cannot find the "need" for such a facility from anyone he has talked to. Mr. Jones discussed the need for security of such a facility, noting that all types of groups would be using this building. Mr. Clayton asked if the members of the Commission felt it should be a sizeable auditorium-type facility? Mr. Tanguma stated tm t was not his thinking; he felt a community building contained facilities • • -5- for teen-age dancing; elderly people could play cards, shuffle board, this type of thing. Mr. Supinger noted that Parks and Recreation also has a need for space for their craft classes, and storage of their materials. Further discussion followed. The requests of the Community Development Department were consideredo Bicycle paths were briefly discussedo Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt the Senior Citizens Center could be part of the community center. Mr. Supinger pointed out that senior citizens will want their own area in such a facility, as will some other groups. Mr. Supinger stated that he had designed the Community Develop- ment requests as a "laundry list", and that he personally felt the Housing Authority implementation would be the most important item. He noted that the Authority will need more funds than they will receive from the Federal Governmento At 9:50 P.M., Mr. Brown excused himself from the meeting. Discussion on the requests ensued. The following is the priority list for 1975 Capital Improvements Program. 1. Storm Sewers. 2. River Redevelopment. 3. Little Dry Creek Conduit. 4. Rebuilding or Relocation of Fire Station #30 5. Library Expansion. 6, West Hampden Avenue-Hampden Place connector. 7. Bathhouse at Sinclair Swim Pool. 8. Housing Authority Implementation. 9. Senior Surrey Vehicle. 10. Street Overlay Program. No priority is given to these items: Paving District Program. Sidewalk District. Replace 1972 Chassis on Rescue -1 with diesel unit. Centennial Park land acquisition. Greenhouse. Centennial Park Shore Development. Belleview Storm Damage Repair. General Park Improvements. City Mobile Unit. Bicycle Paths. Traffic Island Planting. Senior Citizens Center o Commercial Area Beautification. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions . • • 1976 Capital Improvements Storm Drainage. River Redevelopment. Community Building/Senior Citizen Center. Fire Training & Testing Facility. Little Dry Creek Conduit. Centennial Park -Tennis and Handball Courts. Street Overlay Program~ Paving District Program. Sidewalk District. OPTICOM Controls for Ten Additional Intersections. Replacement of Fire Hose. Centennial Park Picnic Area, Gardens. Ice Rink. Housing Authority Implementation. Bicycle Paths. Commercial Area Beautification. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions . 1977 Capital Improvements Little Dry Creek Conduit. Paving District Program. Street Overlay Program . Sidewalk District. New Aerial-pumper Combination. Three new staff cars (Fire). River Redevelopment. Housing Authority Implementation. Bicycle Paths. . South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Commercial Area Beautification. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1978 Capital Improvements Str~et Overlay Program. Paving District Program. Little Dry Creek Conduit. Sidewalk District. Replace 1948 Pumper. River Redevel opmen t . Community Building -preschool play area. Dartmouth Park Swim Pool. Rifle Range. Mountain Park. Housing Authority Implementation. South Platte River Greenbelt Park • Commercial Area Beautification. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. -6- • • 1979 Capital Improvements Street Overlay Program. Paving District Program. Sidewalk District. Construction of Fire Station in NE Area of City. River Redevelopment. Bates-Logan Park Improvements. McLellan Reservoir · Housing Authority Implementation. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1980 Capital Improvements Street Overlay Program. Paving District Program . Sidewalk District. Replace Fire Pumper. River Redevelopment. Bates-Logan Improvements. McLellan Reservoir -Picnic Shelters. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvements . Sanitary Sewer Extension • Jorgenson moved: -7- Wade seconded: The Planning Commission recommend the above list of Capital Improvements to the City Manager. AYES: Wade; Martin; Jorgenson; Jones NAYS: Tanguma ABSENT: Weist; Smith; Lentsch; Brown The motion carried. III. MISCELLANEOUS Mr .. Supinger stated that the City Council has asked the Planning Commission to attend a dinner meeting on August 5, 1974, 6:00 P.M. in th e Library Conference Room. Upon checking with the members, only one commissioner indicated they could attend that meeting. The Director was instructed to see if this meeting with Council could be delayed until more Commission members could attend . Mr. Supinger noted that there are no items on the agenda for August 6th. Mr. Martin stated he saw no need to ha ve the meeting. Mr. Jones discussed the need of the Commi s si o n to meet with the merchants of the downtown area on th e parking matter. Mr. Jones noted that there is some vacant land in the downtown area at the present time, but if there is much de l ay in attempting to secure it for parking, we may l o se the land. Mr. Jones stated that the merchants f eel the Co m- mi s sion should be working with them to bring about a n im p rove - ment district. • • Mr. Martin noted that the Commission should definitely be represented on the Committee. -8- Mr. Jones stated that he had discussed the matter with Mr. Peterson of the Chamber, and the Chamber is developing an ownership and lease questionnaire. Mr. Martin asked that the Commission have a copy of the questionnaire. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger noted that a parking survey was done in connection with the -Core Area Study both on weekdays and Saturdays; the study showed there was adequate parking space but it is poorly located. Mr. Clayton noted that the parking survey was done on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in April and May at approximately 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., which does not reflect the heavy usage times. Discussion followed. Mr. Martin suggested setting up a special meeting with the merchants regarding parking, or the Chamber of Commerce on August 13th. Mr. Martin stated that he is on the RTD Citizens Action Com- mittee, and one of the members of this group, a businessman on South Broadway, has written a letter in response to an article in the Denver Post regarding the testing of express lanes from downtown Denver to I-25 on Broadway. The gentleman has written the letter opposing such express lanes, and has signed it as a representative of the Planning Commission. Mr. Martin stated that he felt this was gross misrepresentation, of both the gentleman in question and the Commission . Mr. Supinger stated that as he recalled, this gentleman was asked to attend the RTD meetings by the former chairman; there was no official authorization from the Commission as a body, however. Mr. Martin stated he had asked the gentleman where he had received the authority to "represent" the Commission, and received no answer to his question. Mr. Martin stated that he felt the problem lies with the Citizens Action Committee to solve, and that RTD has nothing to do with the problems of the downtown merchants. Mr. Martin stated he felt this was poor public relations. Mr. Supinger suggested that possibly a letter should be sent to the gentleman with a copy to RTD indicating that he is not the representative of the Planning Commission, and should refrain from giving that impression. Discussion foliowed. Mr. Martin stated he was in receipt of a memorandum naming the limited partners in the Larwin Corporation. The following is a list of these partners: ..~- • • ENGLEWOOD ADULT LIMITED PARTNERS 1. Ronald J. Banks 3500 Farm Hill Drive Falls Church, Va. 22209 3. Morton L. Berfield 7404 Haddington Place Bethesda, Md. 20034 5. Bruce L. Gilmore, M.D. 918 Lindsay Place Alexandria, Va. 22304 7. Jerome Canter Dorothy Canter 6009 Shady Oak Lane Bethesda, Md. 20034 9. Leonard T. DeLisio 3205 Cambridge Court Fairfax, Va. 22030 11. Norman H. Isaacson, M.D. Estelle Isaacson 7223 Selkirk Drive Bethesda, Md. 20034 -9- 2. Michael A. Barnard Parnard Associates, Inc. 1990 M. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 4. Paul S. Berger 1229 19th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 6. Thomas H. Burrowes 5209 Chamberlin Avenue Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 8. David s. Croyder 7012 Darby Road Bethesda, Md. 20034 10. Francis J. Fabrizio 1834 K. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 12. Rosario Marinucci 3317 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, Md. 13. George F. Miller, Jr. 14. John E. Nolan, Jr. 1303 Knox Place Alexandria, Va. 22304 15. Boris Rabkin, M.D. 16. 17. Dorothy Sislen Rabkin, M.D. 315 Scott Drive Silver Spring, Md. 20904 Oppenheimer-Matthews Venture 18. 815 Connecticut Avenue, NW .Washington, D.C. 20006 ENGLEWOOD FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERS 1. Mary Lieb, Trustee under the 2. Will of Joseph Lieb The ·Four Winds Apartments 9225 Collins Avenue, Surfside, Florida 24 Crofton Street Chevy Chase, Md. 20015 Paul M. Vito 711 Kennedy Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20011 DRS Partners-1972 Partnership c/o L. T. Donatelli 7212 Helmsdale Road Bethesda, Md. 20034 Sol Young 79 Ocean Drive East Stamford, Connecticut • • 3. Richard Dellheim 48 Rock Glen Road Overbrook Hills, Pa. 5. Nathaniel Lieb 311 Wynne Lane Narberth, Pa. 7. E. Eugene Mason 4. Harvey Rosenbluth 288 Melrose Avenue Merion, Pa. 6. Walter Koelbel 5291 Yale Circle Denver, Colorado 8. Dana Empringham -10- 2300 Two Girard Plaza Philadelphia, Pa. 9553 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, California Mr. Martin noted that he has received a copy of a letter from Larwin stating they cannot aid financially in the undergrounding of utilities at Floyd Park~ Mr. Lee noted that he would be out of town on vacation on August 20th. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M . • • -11- MEMORANDUM TO TIIE ENGLEWOOD CITY MANAGER REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DATE: July 30, 1974 SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Program RECOMMENDATION: Jorgenson moved: Wade seconded: The Commission recommend the following list of Capital Improvements to the City Manager: 1975 Capital Improvements 1. Storm Sewers. 2. River Redevelopment. 3. Little Dry Creek Conduit. 4. Rebuilding or Relocation of Fire Station #3. 5. Library Expansion. 6. West Hampden Avenue-Hampden Place connector. 7. Bathhouse at Sinclair Swim Pool. 8. Housing Authority Implementation. 9. Senior Surrey Vehicle. 10. Street Overlay Program . No priority is given to these items for 1975: Paving District Program. Sidewalk District. Replace 1972 Chass i s on Rescue -1 with diesel unit (Fire). Centennial Park Land Acquisition .. Greenhouse. Centennial Park Shore Development. Belleview Storm Damage Repair. General Park Improvements. City Mobile Unit. Bicycle Paths. Traffic Island Planting. Senior Citizens Center. Comniercial Area Beautification. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1976 Capital Improvements Storm Drainage. River Redevelopment. Community Building/Senior Citizen Center. Fire Training & Testing Facility . Little Dry Creek Conduit. Centennial Park -Tennis and Handball Courts. Street Overlay Program. Paving Di strict Program . Sidewa l k District. • • • 1976 Capital Improvements (Continued) OPTICOM Controls for Ten Additional Intersections. Replacement of Fire Hose. Centennial Park Picnic Area, Gardens. Ice Rink. Housing Authority Implementation. Bicycle Paths. Commercial Area Beautification. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1977 Capital Improvements Little Dry Creek Conduit. Paving District Program. Street Overlay Program. Sidewalk District. New Aerial-pumper Combination. Three new staff cars (Fire). River Redevelopment. Housing Authority Implementation. Bicycle Paths. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Commercial Area Beautification • Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1978 Capital Improvements Street Overlay Program. Paving District Program. Little Dry Creek Conduit. Sidewalk District. Replace 1948 Pumper. River Redevelopment. Community Building -preschool play area. Dartmouth Park Swim Pool. Rifle Range. Mountain Park. Housing Authority Implementation. South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Commercial Area Beautification. Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1979 Capital Improvements Street Overlay Program. Paving District Program. Sidewalk District • Construction of Fire Station in NE Area of City. River Redevelopment. Bates-Logan Park Improvements. McLellan Reservoir. Housing Authority Implementation • -12- • • 1979 Capital Improvements (Continued) South Platte River Greenbelt Parko Water Distribution Improvements. Sanitary Sewer Extensions. 1980 Capital Improvements Street Overlay Program~ Paving District Program. Sidewalk District. Replace Fire Pumper. River Redevelopment. Bates-Logan Improvements. McLellan Reservoir -Picnic Shelterso South Platte River Greenbelt Park. Water Distribution Improvementso Sanitary Sewer Extension. AYES: Wade; Martin; Jorgenson; Jones NAYS: Tanguma ABSENT: Weist; Smith; Lentsch; Browh The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, -13- By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission .