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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-04 PZC MINUTESt • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 4, 1990 I. CALL TO ORDER. D RA F T The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Englewood Council Chambers, Chairman Tom Gerlick presiding. Members Present: Gerlick, Glynn, Schultz, Shoop, Tobin , Cronk, Dummer Members Absent: Covens, Daviet Wanush, Ex-officio Also Present: D. A. Romans, Planning Administrator II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 13, 1990 Cha i rman Gerlick stated that the Minutes of November 13, 1990 were to be con- sidered for approval. Schultz moved: Shoop seconded : The Minutes of November 13, 1990 be approved as written . The motion was approved unanimously. III. FINDINGS OF FACT Rezoning: 7 Parcels CASE #5-90 Chairman Gerlick stated that the Findings of Fact for the rezoning of seven parcels of land north of U.S . 285, west of South Broadway , south of West Dart- mouth Avenue, and east of South Santa Fe Drive, were to be considered for ap- proval. He asked if there were any corrections or additions to these Find - ings, as prepared. Glynn moved: Tobin seconded: The Findings of Fact on Case #5-90 be approved as written and forwarded to City Council with a favorable recommendation . AYES : NAYS : ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Schultz, Shoop, Tobin, Cronk, Dummer, Gerlick, Glynn None Covens, Daviet None The motion carried. IV. PUBLIC FORUM No one was present to address the Commission under Public Forum. -1 - V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mrs. Romans stated that Ms. Daviet had notified staff that there had been a death in her family, and she would not be at the meeting this evening. Mrs. Romans stated that staff is proposing to schedule a Public Hearing on the revision of the Housing Section of the Comprehensive Plan on January 8, 1991. The Transportation Task Force has met a number of times to consider this sec- tion of the Comprehensive Pl an, and the report wi 11 be compiled in the near future. The Parks & Recreation section of the Comprehensive Plan was considered and revised by the Parks & Recreation Commission, and a special Task Force formed at the request of Councilman Clayton has also met to review this section of the Pl an. It was the consensus of this Task Force at the last meeting on November 20th that the draft before the Planning Commission is in order, and there is no need for additional meetings regarding the revision of this sec- tion of the Plan. The Commission has met with Pam Pepper to review the Economic Development pro- gram, and there will be a section prepared for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan on economic development. The staff will schedule a Public Hearing on January 22 for the rezoning of the property at 2280 West Evans at the request of Omni Bank, property owner. The public hearing will pertain to that property only. Mr. Gerlick asked if there had been any input from persons in the neighborhood regarding the proposed rezoning. Mrs. Romans stated that there had been no input to this point in time; the property has not been posted giving notice of the Hearing, and Omni representatives have indicated that they do not feel that they are in a posi- tion to contact the other property owners in the area. Mr. Shoop asked if there had been any feedback on the Housing section of the Comprehensive Plan which was referred to various agencies. Mrs. Romans stated that responses had been received from the Englewood Housing Authority, and from Mr. Priebe of First National Bank. The report was referred to the Cham- ber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, realtors in business in Engle- wood, Banks, etc. Mrs. Romans stated that there are no cases scheduled for the meeting on Decem- ber 18, and asked whether the Commission would want to meet that evening. It was the consensus of the Commission members present that there would be no meeting on December 18. VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Ms. Tobin expressed concern over the condition of the flags being flown near the fountain area in the Plaza. She stated that these flags need to be cleaned. Mrs. Romans stated that she would check to see who is responsible for t he flags and see what can be done. Mr. Gerlick stated that Ms. Tobin has had a plaque made for Mr. Thad Carson in appreciation for his service on the Commission. This plaque was donated by Forum Engraving. Mr. Carson was unable to be at the meeting this evening, and -2 - • Mr. Gerlick stated that he would talk to Mr. Carson about attendance at the meeting of January 8th. Mr. Schultz briefly discussed the recycling program, stating he understood that interviews for the position of Recycling Coordinator had been held, and the choice is narrowed down to two persons. It appears that it will be early next year before the program is underway. Ms. Tobin stated that she had recently seen on television news that in Germany it is required that all plastic parts from automobiles be recycled; this is the res pons i bi 1 i ty of the manufacturer of that automobi 1 e. The Vo 1 kswagen plants are using recycled plastic to generate energy in their plants. Discus- sion ensued . Mr. Glynn stated that Japan has an extensive recycling program, a 1 so. Mr. Glynn then discussed the Retail Seminar which was held on November 16. Mr. Kendrick from Boston was one of the speakers at this seminar. Mr. Glynn noted that there were a number of retail peop 1 e in attendance, and that he found the entire seminar interesting and informative. Mr. Gerlick asked that the Commissioners give thought to the election of of- ficers which will be coming up in February. He stated that there are a lot of well-qualified people on the Commission to choose from. There was nothing further brought up for discussion. The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:20 P.M. ,..,Gert rude G. We ltf Recording Secretary -3 -