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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-03-19 PZC MINUTES• • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 19, 1974 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Ci ty Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chai r man Martin at 8:00 P.M. Members p r esent: Members absent: Br own ; Jo r genson; Lentsch; Martin; Smith; Wade; Weist; Anderson Supinger, Ex-officio Tanguma Also present : D. A. Romans, Assistant Director; Planning Assistant Stueven House II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Martin stated that Minutes of February 20, 1974, and March 5, 1974, were to be considered for approval. Mr. Anderson questioned the legal description given for the West Nassau vacation in the February 20th minutes. He stated that he felt the motion had been worded to state that the description should follow an angle from the current street line back 25 feet, which a r ea within the "triangle" would not be vacated. Discuss i on followed. Mr. Tanguma entered and took his place with the Commission. Lentsch moved: Anderson seconded : The Minutes of February 20, 1974, be approved as amended; the March 5, 1974, Minutes be approved as written. AYES: Anderson ; Brown ; Jorge n son ; Lentsch; Martin; Smith; Tanguma; Wade ; Weist Nays ; None The motion carried. III. WINDERMERE WAREHOUSES, INC. 1300 West Radcliff Avenue CASE #9-74 Mr. Supinger stated that Mr . Ar mstrong is requesting amendment of a Subdivision Waiver which was granted in October, 1972, on I • • • property lying south of West Radcliff Avenue and west of the City Ditch. Mr. Supinger stated that Mr. Armstrong wishes to add property he purchased from Mr. Danks to the original sub- division waiver. The staff report was discussed. Mr. Supinger pointed out that landscaping requirements were contained in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinan~e, and there is no need to include screening requirements as a condition to approval. Mr. Anderson asked if screening provisions were not included as a condition to the waiver approval when initially granted in 1972? He noted that the staff report indicates no screening has been installed ~ and asked why this provision has not been complied with? Mr. Supinger stated that he felt the provision had been complied with --there is a roadway provided on the north boundary, and he did not feel the property owner should be expected to provide landscaping within the roadway. Mr. Anderson stated that he felt there should be some sort of fencing or screening to isolate the back yards of the homes on Radcliff from the industrial area. Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger stated that he questioned the applicability of screening requirements on Parcel A; however, screening can and will be required on Parcel B. Further discussion followed. Mr. Supinger discussed screening provisions proposed in the revised I-1, and I-2 Industrial District regulations. Mr . Armstrong stated he had discussed the matter of fencing and screening with some of the neighbors; it is his opinion "they feel they would like to see not the shrubbery, but a 'grape stake' fence along the property line"; he stated they were opposed to the shrubbery because of maintenance. Mr. Armstrong stated that along the eastern boundary he proposes to put in a retaining wall along the City Ditch. Mr. Armstrong pointed out there is a considerable difference in elevation of the area east of the City Ditch and that west of the Ditch. He stated that there would have to be some sort of fencing above the retaining wall, and he felt that woven wire fencing would give adequate protection. Mr. Armstrong stated that he would probably plant pfitzers along the property line; he stated there would be enough seepage from the Ditch to provide water for these shrubs. Mr. Armstrong stated that if he is permitted~ he would put a solid fence of some sort along the north side; he stated that he thinks a masonry fence is too "formidable", but that a grape stake or cedar fence would be more in keeping with the residential character of the abutting area. Discussion f ollowed • -2- • • • / Anderson moved: Wade seconded: The Subdivision Waiver granted Mr. Armstrong in October, 1972, (Resolution #7, Series of 1972) be amended by adding to Parcel B an adjoining parcel, which legal description of Parcel B will now read: "That part of the N 1 /2 of the NE 1 /4 of Section 9, T. 5 s.,R 68 W. of the 6th Principal Meridian described as follows: Beginning at a point 660' S. and 1162.43' E. of the NW corner of the NE 1 /4 of said Section 9, thence s. and parallel to the w. line of the NE 1 /4 of said Section 9, 331.30' to the N. line of the S. 1 /2 of the S. 1 /2 of the N. 1 /2 of the NE 1 /4 of said Section 9, thence E. along said N. line 139.65' to the Westerly R.O.W. line of the City Ditch, thence Northeasterly along said R . O. W. line 515.35' to a point 660.0' S. of the N. line of the NE 1 /4 of said Section 9, thence E. parallel to said N. line 528.57' to the point of beginning. Containing 4.41 acres, more or less. The Commission finds that (1) No substantial benefit would be gained by the City or by the public by requiring a subdivision plat to be prepared, approved and filed therefor; (2) The parcel o f land which is proposed to be combined with and made a part of Parcel B, as described in Book 2096 at page 195 in the records of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder, to all intents and purposes is land-locked and can best be developed by joining it with the adjoining land to be developed as one site. (3) The proposed development is compatible with the develop- ment in that area at this time and projected for that area under the provisions of the generalized land use section of the Comprehensive Plan. AYES: Anderson; Brown; Jorgenson; Lentsch; Martin; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Weist Nays: None The motion carried. IV. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger stated that the Council of Governments annual dinne r meeting is March 20, 1974, at Stouffers Denver Inn. Reservations have been made for Mr. and Mrs. Lentsch; Mr. and Mrs. Jorgenson ; Mr. and Mrs. Weist; Mr. Martin and Mr. Tanguma • -3- • • A dinner meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission has been scheduled for March 28th, 6:30 P.M. at Brocks Restaurant in Littleton. Mr. Supinger stated that he and Mr. Romans would work up an agenda for the meeting. V. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. A. ASPO Conference. Mr. Supinger stated that the ASPO Conference will be in Chicago May 11 -16. Mr. Supinger stated that this Conference is heavily attended by Planning Commission members, and is open to any one interested in planning. Mr. Supinger stated that he has found it to be a good conference year after year, and that the meetings and mobile work-shops are extremely good. He stated that in the past, two commission members and one staff member have attended. Mr. Supinger indicated that he did not plan to attend the conference this year. Mr. Martin asked if Mrs. Romans would be attending in Mr. Supinger's behalf? Mr. Martin stated that he would like to attend the conference An informal poll of those interested in attending was taken; Mr. Jorgenson stated that he would attend if no one else could do so; Mrs. Wade stated that she would like to attend, and Mr. Tanguma stated he would like to attend if his work permits. Mr. Lentsch, Mr. Smith and Mr. Weist indicated they were not interested in attending or could not go. B. Citizen Meetings. Mr. Martin asked if any meetings with citizen groups had been scheduled; one that was under consideration was with residents south of West Union and east of South Decatur Street. Mr. Supinger stated that this would be scheduled shortly; he felt this was one of the most critical areas as far as access is concerned. C. Miscellaneous. Mr. Martin asked about progress on "Sonny's Flowers"? Mr. Supinger stated that he would check on this and report back. Mr. Anderson stated that Council has been concerned about the lateness of minutes submitted to the Council. Upon investiga- tion, it was determined that the Planning Commission is the only commission or board with the rule that all minutes must be approved by the Commission prior to release to the Council and general public. He noted that the City Council feels it -4- • • • • is important to get the minutes on a timely basis, and asked the reason for the Planning Commission policy? Discussion followed. Mr. Supinger noted that every effort has been made to send forth recommendations with minute excerpts prior to the approval of the total minutes. Further discussion followed. Mr. Lentsch asked about progress on the new parking regulations? Mr. Supinger indicated that the staff is working on the regula- tions at the present time. Mr. Brown stated that City Council accepted the recommendations of the Planning Commission on the proposed I-1 and I-2 Zone District amendments, and the proposed I-3 Zone District. A Public Hearing has been set for April 15th, and ordinances have been passed on first reading. Mr. Martin asked about the suit contesting the annexation area? Mr . Supinger stated that the matter has been referred back to the City Council for "findings". Discussion followed. The City Center Redevelopment Plan was discussed. Mr. Brown stated that the City Council was hoping for more citizen input at the meetings before the Commission and Council than there has been. Mr. Anderson stated that it is the intent of the Council go have "more structured, better organized meetings" on the CCRP. Brief discussion ensued. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p .m • -5-