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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-01-08 PZC MINUTES. • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 8, 1974 I. CALL TO ORDER o The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Lentsch. Members present : Anderson; Jorgenson ; Lentsch; Martin; Smith Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Brown; Tanguma; Weist Also present: Assistant City Attorney George Lee; Planning Assistant Stueven House Mr. Lentsch welcomed Mr o Anderson to the Commission. Mr. Anderson is the new Council representative. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Lentsch stated that Minutes of November 27, 1973, and December 4, 1973, were to be considered for approvalo Martin moved : Jorgenson seconded: The motion carried. III. BURT LEVY The Minutes of November 27, 1973, and December 4, 1973, be approved as writteno CASE #35-73 3273-75 S. Santa Fe Drive Mr. Sup inger stated that the property is on the west side of South Santa Fe Drive between West Da rtmo uth Avenue and U.S. 285. The owne rship is a little less than tw o acres; there is one warehouse on the property at the present time, and the owners propose to construct two more on the property. The Subdivision Regulations require the filing o f a plat, or the applicant may apply for a waiver to the Subdivision Regulations, which, if approved, is recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Re - corder. Mr. Supinger stated that the staff recommends approval of the requ est for waiver provided that the applicant complies with requirements of the State Highway Department r egardi ng construction of curb cuts, a9el-decel lanes and d rainag e . -1- . • • • Mr. Burt Levy stated that he is one of the owners, and is the attorney representing the other owners. Mr. Levy stated that Mr. Ely Fishkin, architect for the project, is -also present. Mr o Levy urged the Commission to approve the request for a Subdivision Waiver. Mr. Lentsch asked if there were any questions from the Com- mission? Mr. Martin asked if the private road is Rob Roy's? Mr. Levy stated that it is. Mr. Levy stated that Mr. Roy was approached some time ago by Mr. Kubby, one of the owners, about possible access to the subject site from the roadway, but an agreement could not be reached. Mro Levy stated that the matter of access has been discussed with Fire Chief Hamilton; there will be a gate across their point of access, which will be lockedo Mr. Lentsch asked if there was anyone present in opposition to the request. No one indicated opposition to the request. Martin moved: Smith seconded: The Planning Commission approve the request for Subdivision Waiver for property at 3273/75 South Santa Fe Drive as requested by Mr. Levy and set forth in Staff Report #35-73. The applicant is to comply with the requirements of the State Highway Department, which are as follows: 1. Entrance shall be hard surfaced and properly stabilized. All construction and maintenance shall be at the expense of the owner. 2. The entrance shall slope downward and away from the highway, conforming with the existing ground elevations. The entrance shall be contoured and constructed in such manner as to not create ponding or standing or drainage water on Highway right-of -way . 3. All drainage shall be directed Westward, away from Highway right -of -way, in conformance with the existing drainage pattern, including all drainage now origi nating within the right -of-way in the proximate area. The vote was called; the motion carriedo Mr. Wei t entered and took his place with the Commission • -2- . • • • IV. WILKERSON CORPORATION 1201 West Mansfield CASE #39-73 Mr. Supinger stated that Wilkerson Corporation wants to expand their building, and relocate the parking for their employees. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance requires approval by the Planning Commission of any off -s treet parking lot containing over 50 spaces. The proposed addition will be constructed on the east of the present building, and will be located in the present employee parking area. Mr . Supinger stated that Wilkerson Corporation has obtained property to the north of their present pa rking area to be developed for employee parking. He stated that the proposal meets the approval of the staff with some minor suggestions: 1. The parking area to the south of the new addition be re- designed with 60 ° parking stalls so that adequate space for aisles may be provided. 2. That curb cuts be a maximum of 25 feet in width as recom- mended by the Director of Public Works and by the Traffic Enginee r . 3. That curb cuts be separated by a minimum of 30 feet as pe r §22.5-4a(3) of the Comprehe n sive Zoning Or dinance. Mr. S u pi nger stated that these requirements are standard City re qui r eme nts, and that Wilkerson Corporation will have to appeal to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for approval of wider curb cuts. Mr. Supi n ger poi nte d out that there will be a basement area in the new addition ; this area would brin g the requ~ed parking spaces up to 156; they propose to provide 208 off -street spaces. Mr. Supinger stated that he has a questio n concerning the con- struction schedule and the employee parking; when construction begi ns on the addition, it will elimi n ate the present employee parking area. The land to the n orth which Wilkerson Corporation has purchased for parking is now being used for storage of recreational vehicles. Until such time as the recreational vehicles are no longer stored on that property, where will the employees have to park? Mr. S u pi nger stated that he doubted there would be sufficient on-street parking to accommodate all the employees ; he felt this point should be clarified. Mr. Lentsch asked if the Commission had any questions o n the p r oposa l? -3 - • • • • Mr " Martin refe r red to the "conc.ern" of the Police Department that some of the parking to the south of the new addition be designated as "guest parking" to avoid .conges t ion of on-st r eet ··parking . Mr . Martin questioned the reaction of the Police Department to the on-street parking of all the employees during the period of -construction. Discussion followed , Mr . Jerry Lauernic of Wilkerson Corporation stated that the company owns the land on which the recreational vehicles are stored ; he acknowledged there would be a parking problem until they can get the lot cleared o Mr . Lauernic pointed out that Wilkerson Corporation has been providing parking for other places also . He stated that the company is attempting to "break the lease" on the lot whe r e the recreational vehicles · are stored , but have not ' been able to do so as yet . Mr . Lauernic stated that Wilkerson Cor poration purchased 12 lots across the street on Kalamath f r om Black Gold on January 2 , 1974 ; this will also provide add it ional parking area o Mr . Lauernic stated that "there is space along the front of the property , the alley and along Windermere for employees to park ." Mr. Lauernic stated that Wilkerson Corporation will seek a variance from · the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on the matter of curb cut widths . Mr , Lauernic stated that there would be a five-bay dock in the east side of the building . Mr . Martin as~d if there was a night shift? Mr . Lauernic stated that the company ope r ates two shifts , the second shift working until midnight . ·He stated that the parking lot would be lighted , and there would be timers on the lights. The parking lot will be totally fenced , with gates . Mr . Lentsch asked with what material the lot would be paved? Mr . Lauernic stated -they would use "regula r asphalt ." Mr. Supinger asked Mr . Lauernic if he felt there would be any problem in changing the 90 ° parking to 60 ° parking? Mr . Lauernic stated there would be no problem . Discussion followed " Mr. Martin asked what method was used in determining the numbe r of parking spaces in an I-1 District? Mr . Supinger stated that the I -1 District requires an area equal to a minimum of one-fourth the gross floor area of the structure to be used for parking. The type use may also deter- mine the number of parking spaces to be provided . Weist moved : Martin seconded : The Planning Commissio n approve the off - street parking lot for Wilkerson Corporation subject to the following conditions : ~- -4- .>f • • • 1. The parking area to the south of the new addition be redesigned with 60° parking stalls so that adequate space for aisles may be provided. 2. That curb cuts be a maximum of 25 feet in width as recom- mended by the Director of Public Wo r ks and by the Traffic Enginee r. 3. That curb cuts be separated by a minimum of 30 feet as per §22.5-4a(3) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance . The motion carried" V. T. W. ANDERSON MORTGAGE COMPANY 730 -770 West Hampden Avenue CASE #1-74 Mr. Supinger stated that T. W. Anderson Mortgage Company has requested approval of off -street parking lots for two proposed office buildings at 730 -770 West Hampden Avenue. Mr. Supinger stated that T. W. Anderson has recently constructed a five- story office building at U.S. 285, I nca and Huron Streets ; the proposed two office build ings would be an "annex" to the five- story structure. These two office buildings would require an additional 113 off -street parki ng spaces; the applica n t's pla n s show a total of 92 proposed off-stre et parking spaces ; when the five-story buildi ng and parking were approved, there was an excess of 24 spaces over the mi nimum required by the Compre- hensive Zo ning Or dinance ; this gives a total of 116 off-street spaces, two of which it is recommended be eliminated. These two spaces are on the west side of South Huron Street. Mr . Supinge r stated that the staff recommends approval, with the elimination of the two parki ng stalls and the following conditions: 1. That all vegetation near the entrances and exits of the lots be n o more than 30" in heightj o r , if trees are to be plantedj that they be trimmed to a height of 6' above ground in order to afford optimum visibility. 2. That bumper stops be used in all parking stalls. Mr. Dick Brow n, office r of T. W. An derson Mortgage Company, stated that the company would like the Pla nn ing Commission to approve the pla n, with the modifications as suggested by the staff. Mr. Br ce Anderson asked if the two spac~s on the west side of South Huro Street which bo r de r the alley should also be eliminated? He asked if the lot was to be fence d? Mr. Brown stated that T. W. An derson Compa ny had not contemplated fencing / -5 - • • • the loto Mr. Marti n also expressed concern on the limited maneuverability i n the parking lot on the west side of South Huron Street" Mr" Brown stated that the alley would be open and would give maneuvering space to those spaces along the alleyo Discussion followed. Mr . Lentsch noted that in some insta n ces the spaces closest to the sidewalk have been eliminated where the cars might be backing out over the side- walk ; yet, i n this parking plan the staff is recommending approval. Mr o Supinger pointed out that the staff does recom- mend removal of two spaces immediately next to the sidewalko Mr. Lentsch stated that it "was not the most desirable" parking lot layout he has seen. Mr. Martin asked if the parking lots would be landscaped as is shown on the plan? Mr. Brown stated that there would be land- scaping. Mro Supinger pointed out that the plan before the Commission is not a la n dscaping plan, and the end result would probably not be exactly as is shown. Mr o Anderson asked if there was a mi n imum requirement on the size of parking stalls? Mro Supinger stated that there are sta n dards and diagrams set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordina n ce ; the minimum is 9' x 20' o Martin moved: Jorge n son seco n ded: The Pla nn i n g Commission approve the off- street parking plan as requested by T. W. An derson Mortgage Company, Case #1 -74, subject to the following conditio n ~: lo The elimination of two parking stalls adjacent to the sidewalk in the two north bays of the lot west of South Huron Streeto 2. That all vegetation near the entrances and exits of the lots be n o more than 30" in height or, if trees are to be pla ted , that they be trimmed to a height of 6' above grou n d in order to afford optimum visibility. 3. That bumper stops be used in all parking stallso The motion carr ied. Mro Howard Brown e n tered and took his place with the Commissiono VI. DIRECTOR 'S CHOICE Mr.Supinge r r emi n ded members that the next meeting of the Commission would be January 29th, at which time there will be a Public Hea r ing on the amendments to the Comprehe n sive Zoning -6- • • • Ordinance Industrial District regulations. Mr. Supinger stated that he has contacted Mr. Myrick regarding cµanges made in the proposed amendments ; Mr. Myrick reportedly stated he would present the proposed changes to his clients, but that he did not think what was proposed was fair. Mr. Supinger pointed out that he has made some modifications in screening provisions in an attempt to be consistent in all three districts. Mr. Supinger stated that there have been a lot of problems with the screening requirements as they exist today; problems of enforcement and interpretation. Mr. Supinger stated that the staff had discussed the matter of screening with the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee, reside n ts and others who would be affected by the provisions. Mr. Supinger stated that as a result of these meetings, he had made revisions in the regulations which he personally feels are most practical from all sides. Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed revision provides that where an industrial district abuts directly upon a residential district, or is separated by an alley, there would be a 6 ft. solid block wall along that boundary. Where an industrial district is separated by a street from a residential district, there would be a 10 ft. setback to the industrial building, and this 10 ft. setback would be landscaped. Mr. Lentsch asked what provisions have been made for screening for the auto wrecki n g yards? Mr. Supinger pointed out that there is a separate ordina n ce governing auto wrecking yards; this ordinance is not part of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Supinger stated that the Public Hearing on the Core Area Development Pla n which had initially been scheduled for February 5, 1974, has been delayed. Mr. Supinger stated that there have been questions arise concerning the Plan, and that special meetings have been scheduled January 22 and January 23 for the consultants to meet with various groups in the community to answer these question s" The Public Hearing will be reset for a later date. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Mr. Brown stated that he would like to apologize to the Com- mission for being late; he was in attendance at a Library Board meeting. Mr. Brown then reviewed Council actions of the pre- vious eveni n g. Mrs. Judittl Henning was elected Mayor of the City of En glewood, a n d Mr. Paul Blessi n g was elected Mayor Pro- Tem. Mr. Brown stated that he would like to give his report on the Englewood Public Library. Mr . Brown stated that the Library attempts to serve the educational, recreational and cultural -7 - . • • • needs of the community. Available at the Library are phono- discs; art reproductions; 8 mm films; slides, etc. In co- operation with the Colorado Central Library, books not available in the Englewood Library may be borrowed for patrons. The En glewood BookMobile has regular routes and there are four media centers in operation in elementary schools throughout the City . These media centers are open to the public one evening each week. A media center has recently opened at Sinclair Junior High School also. The School District supplies the facilities for these media centers , and the Library provides the staff and supplies the books. Mr. Brown stated that persons who are home-bound may call the Library for delivery of any material they would like. Deliveries are also made to hospitals and nursing homes; book reviews are also made at nursing homes. There is a Children's Librarian, who · conducts summer reading programs, story hours, etc. This person also goes to the classrooms during the school year to give book reviews. Mr. Brown stated that the Library has an extensive collection on Colorado History; a project on the History of Englewood is nearly completed . A meeting room in the Library has proven to be very successful, and this room is second only to the Council Chambers in use • Speed reading classes and chess classes have been conducted and seem to be very successful. Mr. Brown stated that the Library has a collection of 83,316 books; 7,142 books were added during 1973. A breakdown of hours of service shows 61 hours of service by the Library per week, 30 hours per week by the bookmobile, and 13 hours per week at the media centers for a total of 104 hours of service per week. Circulation of books: 186,000 from the Library; 82,000 from the bookmobile, and 2,000 through the media centers for a total of 270,643. Mr. Brown gave figures on the numbers of persons served: Story hours, 75 sessions , total attendance of 1,682; there were 86 group visits, with a total of 1,513 persons; there were 123 adult meetings, ser- ving 1,241 persons ; there were 29 mothers' classes, serving 321 persons. Librarian visits to the schools: 33 visits, 686 persons served. There have been 1,958 persons servied through the media centers . Mr. Brown stated that he felt this pointed out the fact that more people are making use of the Library, and he stated that he was very proud of the facility . Mr . Lentsch thanked Mr. Brown for his report. Mr. Martin stated that some time ago, an off-street parking lot was approved for Swedish Medical Center; one of the con- -8- • • • • ditions for approval was that landscaping would be planted abutting the street. He asked if anything had been done on this? Mr. Martin stated that there is a florist shop in the residential area of Centennial Acres; he stated that he understood the owner applied for a variance to permit the flower shop and was denied, but went ahead and put the shop in. Mr. Supinger stated that he had looked into this matter, and a citation will be issued to the owner in the near future. He stated that a previous citation had been dismissed because it was in- correctly written. Mr. Lentsch asked for further reports on both matters mentioned by Mr. Martin. Mr. Lentsch asked what kind of ordinance it would take requiring all parking lots to be approved by the Planning Commission? Mr" Supinger stated that he didn't know that this method was the proper answer; he stated that he felt the standards were not as high as they could be and this was the problem. Mr. Lentsch urged that a new ordinance be drafted raising the standards for parking lots. Mr. Martin stated that he had talked to Mr. Myrick, counsel for property owners in the annexation area. Mr. Martin stated that Mr. Myrick indicated he felt his clients would go along with most of the uses in the I-2 District; he stated Mr. Myrick indicated that his clients were "enthused" after attending the study session with the Commission. Mr. Martin stated that he feels that some compromise can be worked out. Discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked about meetings with other area Planning Com- missions? Mr. Supinger suggested that a letter be written to the Chairmen of the other Commissions from Mr. Lentsch asking if they would be interested in the meetings? Mr. Lentsch asked the staff to write the letter for him. Mr. Lentsch asked that a tour of the City be arranged for the Commission. Meeting ~djourned at 2:08 P.M • -9-