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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-06-17 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION --JUNE 17, 1975 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Martin. Members present: Parker, Pierson, Smith, Wade, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent: Tanguma, Brown Also present: Assistant Director Romans, Assistant City Attorney Lee, Associate Planner House. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Martin stated that Minutes of June 3, 1975, were to be considered for approval. Parker moved: Pierson seconded: The Minutes of June 3, 1975, be approved as written. Mr. Brown entered and took his place with the Commission. AYES: Pierson, Smith, Wade, Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. III. WEAVER/WIEBE REZONING R-1-C to R-2-B Jorgenson moved: CASE #19-75 Smith seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #19-75 be opened. AYES: Smith, Wade, Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Parker, Pierson NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. Mrs. Romans stated that the area to be considered for rezoning is bounded on the north by West Union Avenue, on the west by South Decatur Street, on the south by the City Limits, and by South Clay Street extended and the Brown Ditch on the east. The present zoning of the property is R-1-C, Single-family Residence; the application filed by B. L. & Wannita Weaver -2- and Carl Wiebe requests an R-2-B, Two-family Residence District. Le g a l notification of the Public Hearing was published in the ... Eng l ewood Herald on May 29, 1975. ~ Mr s. Ro ma ns submitted seven posting certifications to be pla ced in the file. Mrs . Ro mans then called attention to a letter from the Sheridan School District stating that additional students c o uld be accommodated in that District; the letter further s e ts f o rth the declining school population, and reads as follows: eridan Englewood Planning Commission 3400 South Elati Street Englewood, Colorado 80110 Gentlemen, June 17, 1975 With reference to enrollments in Sheridan School District No.2, I wish to give the following figures taken from the compiled attendance reports on file in the Administration Office. Year 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 Fall, 1974 March 21, 1974 Total Enrollment 2244.l 2176.2 2043.9 2015 193 7 The above figures show a decline i n enrollment over the past few years. The present School Fi nance Act contains an Authorized Revenue Base figure for each student enrolled. The Sheridan School District would benefit financially if the enrollments increased . The School District can accommodate additional students in th e present facilities. board of education robert j. sitter, president gordon duffield, vice president john stanfleld, secretary edward jun k, treasurer Si~~erely, /) ) {,,;udf.t;:;,~~l-- Carl P. Kusi~k~-. ~. Assistant Superintendent administration leo f . davey, superintendent earl p. kusick, ass't . supt. 1J c 0---· (') (J) (') ::::J 0 0 - c... -· ~ ' -· $4. r-1"' ~ ronald townsend, director p. o. box 1198 englewood colorado 80110 -4- Mr. Martin thanked Mrs. Romans for her presentation, and then set forth the ground rules for the Hearing. Proponents would ~ be given the opportunity to speak first, followed by opponents ~ to the request. He asked that all speakers come to the podium and identify themselves by name and address. Mr. Martin asked that those persons in favor of the rezoning speak at this time. Mr. Bill Broomhall Sitefinders Realty -stated that he was speaking for Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, applicants, and for Mr. Carl Wiebe, applicant. Mr. Broomhall stated that he felt the R-2-B Zone District would be beneficial to the neighborhood as a "buffer" zone. Mr. Broomhall stated that property owners who wish to sell or develop their land would be denied the true value of their -land if it is not rezoned. The present zone clas sif ication will permit approximately seven units per acre; we are talking about $6,000 raw land cost; with improvements such as curb, gutter, paving, etc., the cost will rise from $2,000 to $4,000, and the finished land cost would approximate $9,000. Improvements would run about $45,000 and makes it prohibitive to develop the area with single-family structures. However, it could be economically feasible to develop as two- family. Mr. Marti n asked if Mr. Wiebe had purchased land in the area at this time, or if he has an option to purchase. Mr. Broomhall stated not at this time. Mr. Martin asked if there were anyone else to speak in favor of the proposed rezoning? No one else indicated they wished to speak. Mr. Martin then asked for those persons opposed to speak. Mr. Tidwell 2720 West Union Avenue -stated he is against the rezoning, and that most of the people living in the area to the west of South Decatur are also against the rezoning. The people in the area feel there will be an increase in the traffic, noise, pollution and be hazardous to children in the area. Residents feel that South Decatur will have to be extended to Belleview if the rezoning is approved, which will add to the traffic in the area. Mr. Tidwell stated that he did not feel there was adequate police and fire protection in this area. Mr. Tidwell noted the staff report indicates the Electrical Division of Public Service has indicated there would be no problem with service to the development, and asked about procurement of gas taps? Mr. Tidwell stated that 80% of the residents of the area bounded by Federal, Union, Decatur and Chenango are opposed to the proposed rez oning. Mr. Tidwell stated that he did not feel it is the right time to consider rezoning of this area. Mrs. Pierson asked what property owners from the subject area e had signed the petition in opposition? Mr. Tidwell stated that -5- Green, Duc kett and Tidwel l 1ave all signed in o ppositi on to the pro pose d rezo ningo Mrs. Pierson asked Mr. Tidwell if he had approac hed oth er _roperty o~ners i~ ~ e subject rea to s ign the pe tition. Mro TiJwel~~ ,,"'::;i-'--od 1e ·ad not. Mr. Mart in a sked who ci~culated :he ct~tto~ we st of South Decatur~ Mr. T:..d well stated the ''peo·)le in he area." Mr . Tidwel l stated there is no se1.1er avP~ ·.a')le to the re sidents o f the subj ect ar R. 1~. T r el: fu-;~ ~ discussed the matt er of poli ce pro tection :n the a-ea: he a~ed the only locat ion he has eve r seen na+ro: care .~3 park. Mro Tidwell stated there has been ~o ~ -., i t p a-0M and they have h ad no occas ion t o C<' :.1 for pn, ~ pel1 "" U-1'°' ·_: ·1owe er, he does not feel they "patro l' the a"'' ..., 2r1 e0u tP r·-. Tidwell ac k nowle dged the Fi re protection hQS i1D 1 rp? ~i C0 co-structi of the Fi re St a t ion at FedP~ 1 r< :r S 1 e· :..~ano Mr. Martin asked if Mr o T".dv e -'el+ ·'-11p o l ice rotec tion would be impro ved if therr> rier de H h qccess through the subject area? .Mro TidweL. s:n-:ed t .... t would possib ly be improved o Mr. Jones asked if thP port:..o of So~th Clay Street tha t is dedica ted i s partia l de~icn~ion or fu·L dedication? Mr o Ti dwell stated he believe d ::..-: ic--::i .6' de<'1ica"'"i.o • Mr. Martin asked jf Mro ':"'idJ"'l, ·mi=; ::?ware cf anyo ne who lived in the area who might have ,.~ ~er' tc rxp~n~ their re s idence or cons truct a new residence ~t w :ct ~~ve d0~e so if the zone classifica t ion harl ·er~ ot·er tha1 t 0 A--S? Mr. Tidwell state d that he fid n0t -o • f a -n-r> who ight h ave wanted to do so; he st~:ed ~ a~ he 1pd ~~ke~ out a buildi ng permit last year for constructior, ~ut had to change his plans wh en he ran into prob lems causPd v t vla~·on. Mr. Parker asked if Mr. T" ~~:.l ~as s~eakin g for both J o D. Tidwe ll and J. c. Tidwe. ~,, ·. ~,ic 1 e ... sta'"ed th at the property at 2 722 West Un on Aven·e hrs he0n soc by ~im. Mr. Brown aske d how many pe.·so""s ·.., c' opposi tion? Mr. Tid~el~ Rt~k0d ~.0 e opposi tion. gned the petiti on in were 91 signatures in Mr oTidwell stated there could be velopment a fter deduction of 25% righ ts-of-way; ~he Comprehenp~ s maximum of 14 dwellin~ uni-~ ~P.­ development of :40 units _n tle 0 acres available f or de - o! the area for street Zon·1g Ordinance permits a acre. Tlis would allow a -ea o Mr. Smith aske d if Mr. T:.dwoll ·~ uld be as opposed to light indust rial zoning as he __ s +o the R-2 -B? Mro Smith stated he felt Mro Broo mh all is correct r T1 n economics of the a rea, and the only oth er nl~ernative -ou. ~ ·r ~, i~c~s rial zoning t o he lp prope rty rn ers re · ..... ze .... ,.., ·1 a_ e o:: ·heir l and, in the eve nt this r e quest is cten · 0 o fr" '"-,dwell stated he would be just as oppos ed t o light indus~rial z oning. -6- Mrs. Pierson asked for further explanation on the matter of Police/Fire service in the area. Mro Supinger stated that he ~ feels it is fair to say the Fire and Police service is better ~ in the area than it was prior to construction of the new Fire Station at Oxford and Federal ; there is a much b etter response time for the fire equipment. The location of the fire station was chosen by a computer program which was developed by Public Technology, Inc., based on development patterns and response time to given areas. Mr . Supinger stated there is one patrol car per each square mile for the City, which is reasonably high compared to other communities. The staff is of the opinion there is adequate police and fire protection of the areao Mr. Jones asked if this subject area is within the 100-year Flood Plain? Mr. Supinger stated he did not believe the area is within the 100-year Flood Plain; it would, however, be within the Standard Project Flood Plain, which is based on a 200 -250 year stormo Even if the area were within the 100-year plain, this would not mean that development could not occur; there are regulations which set certain standards that must be met on all improvements constructed with in a flood plain. Mro Supinger stated that he did not feel the 100-year flood plain would be a problem, even if the area wer e found to be wi thi n that designa tion. Mr. Duckett 2727 West Union Avenue -stated he was opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Duckett stated he believed people ~ should live and let live; the people across Decatur to the west invested money to live thereo He stated he felt the action, if approved, might depreciate their homes more than it would evaluate the property to the east of South Decatur. Mr. Duckett referred to the matter of sewer service, and noted that the Valley Sanitation District is limited on the amount of units it can serve. Mr. Duckett stated he felt the property owners on the east side of South Deca tur would be "imposing" the zone change on the neighbors on the west side of South Decatur Street. He stated he felt consideration o f a zone change should be con- sidered some time in the fut ure . Mr. Duckett reiterated that he is opposed to the rezoning. The matter of sewer service was further discussed. Mr. Martin stated that the sewer lines would require easements if it were to be extended east across the river to tie into the in terceptor line . Mr o Duckett stated that they "don't have big-hearted people in the area" who would give an easement f or the sewer lines . Mrs . Wade asked who would be responsi ble for extension of sewer lines , as in a situation like this; who would be responsible for the funding? Mr. Supinger stated that the City might in- stall the connector main and recoup costs through tap fees, but he is not sure of the exact process that might be follow ed . ~ Mr. Supinger stated that he was sure the developer would have ~ to pay at least the major portion of the cos t . • -7- Public Works Director Waggoner stated there are several ways sewer lines could be financed: an Improvement District with assessments on the cost of the improvements; all improvements could be paid by the initial developer in the area with an agreement that all taps would be repaid on a pro-rated basis; or, installation could be financed by the City and recoup costs on a per tap basis. Mr. Supinger pointed out that the Valley Sanitation District has stated they have capacity to accommodate 50 additional units rather than 50 taps. Mr. Tidwell reiterated there is no sewer available to the property owners in the subject site now; they are all on septic tank, and all have their separate water systemso Mr . Tidwell asked when the interceptor line was to be available for use? Mr. Supinger stated that he understood it is to be operationa1 in 19780 Mr. Tidwell asked if taps would be made across the river, or from Union? Mr. Supinger stated this would have to be worked out at a later date; the staff is only trying to indicate that plant capacity will be availableo Mr. Ray Curtis 2974 West Chenango stated he is opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Curtis stated there is a traffic problem in the area, and they "don't need any more people down there". Mr. Curtis stated he was referring to the race track traffic; if South Decatur Street is extended to Belleview, it will make the area more inaccessible than it is now for those who live there because of the race track traffic. Mr. Curtis stated "it's like a zoo because of traffic now." Mso Tracy Hartman 2905 West Chenango -further discussed the problem of traffic in the area. Mrso Hartman noted there were a number of homes with small children, and the traffic, particularly around the corner where her house is located, can be very hazardous to children. Mrs. Hartman stated that if \ I \ I I \ I I I \ I I I I \ \ I I South Decatur is extended to Belleview, they will. not o_ulY:-·--~--·----~---··- have the traffic that is there _nQw, but an additional traffic burden of persons to and from the shopping center . Mrs . Hartman stated that the traffic that travels Decatur from Union to Chenango is going well in excess of the 30 mph speed limit. Mr. Martin asked if part of the traffic problem could possibly be that some streets have been torn up with the storm sewer installation? Mrs. Hartman stated that this is not the cause of the problem. She acknowledged that the traffic might have been a little worse while the construction is going on, but reiterated this is not the cause of the m~jor problem. Mrs. Hartman stated that she has lived at 2905 West Chenango for four years. Mrs. Hartman stated that i f more residents are introduced into the area, the traffic problems wil l be doubled or tripled, as the c a se may be. -8- Mrs. Wade stated that she was not aware South Decatur Street is to be extended through to Belleview. Mr. Martin stated he did not think there were any inunediate plans for such ex- tension. Mrs. Maye Ferguson 2740 West Union Avenue -stated the Valley Sanitation District sewer line runs down South Decatur. Mrs. Ferguson stated that the only way persons living on the east of South Decatur would have access to use the sewer line is by application to the Sanitation District; she stated that she and her husband had made application to the District in 1964, and have the right to tap onto the sewer line. There is sufficient capacity available to acconunodate 50 units. Mrs. Ferguson stated that she felt there would be approximately 7 acres to be developed if the rezoning is approved, three acres of which are hers. Mrs. Ferguson discussed the problem of rising assessments on her property in the last two years; she noted that she cannot do anything on the property to bring in income, and that she is retired and the financial burden is quite difficult. Mrs. Ferguson stated that there is police protection in the area, and that they quite frequently patrol the area. Mr. Broomhall stated that he had ca1led Mr. Feistner in Sun City, Arizona, and that Mr. Feistner is in favor of the re- zoning. He is to send Mr. Broomhall a letter to that effect. Mr. Broomhall stated that he understood Mr. Parr is also in favor of the rezoning, but that he cannot officially speak for Mr. Parr. Mr. Tidwell again spoke on the matter of the rezoning. He stated there is approximately 14 acres total in the entire area; if streets have to be dedicated prior to obtaining building permits, this would decrease the developable area to approxi- mately 10 acres. Mr. Tidwell stated that if the maximum de- velopment permitted is 14 units per acres, this could result in 140 units on the 10 a c res, which is quite in excess of the 50 units Valley Sanitation District states they can acconunodate. Mr. Ross Clinger stated he is a property owner in the industrial area to the east, and he doesn't know whether he is for or against the proposed rezoning. Mr . Clinger stated that police protection in the industrial area is adequate, and the Fire Department makes periodic fire checks throughout the area. Mr. Clinger discussed the problem of sewer facilities in the area. Mr. Clinger pointed out there could be almost 100 units that could not be acconunodated by Valley Sanitation District if the area were developed to capacity, and the District could accommodate only an additional 50 units. Mr . Clinger noted ttrat there seem to be some property owners who wish to develop their property immediately, and some who do not wish to do so. Mr. Clinger then discussed the financing of the sewer facilities to serve • the area, particularly the Improvement District concept. Mr. Clinger stated that financing of the improvements would be very -9- expens ive , and he felt the o erso ns ·n the area should be awar e of this fact. Mr. Clinge state d there woul d also be expense invo l v ed in deve oping stre ts curb, gutter, s Ldewal ks, etc . Mr. Sup inger stated th a t the impr -~,e~ts that would need t o be inst alled to serve this, o· a~ c:n'r are a, are based on user fees; if the se wer line ere needed only to serve the area in question, it wou d ha o bP f~na~ce d by +he owne rs o f t he property so se r"ed, Su :i ,... st8t ed that all street improvements are the res o s · :r· 11 t·· -· "':he nrope rty owners t o f i nance. Mr . Sup ~nger sta 0 s re et construc ted in the area wo u ld be cons. y ~e ~RvRioper to standards s e t forth in the Ci~y reg~'~< r ~. ~ni~( properties that are benefitted bys ch im ror0 en+. ft-e aRSPS ~ed the cost of thos e improvements. Discussion ensued. £.Ir . Mart· stal.ec' · e d1d n ot want to lose sigh t of the question under ~nn~_ rezone d, it will meaP tha dedi cated for street r1g. ts-o not think there is a defi~~~r ·-4' -t:. • .:..s a rea is Jd wil hav e to be the sewer lines. Mr. Cl1nge~ pres ent tonight that aro1 · t \\1 ~r"" ')f r r~r in ~tqte d he d oes at this po~n~ regardi ng "ther~ 'lrP 2 l ot of pe opl e t e c0s+ of wh at is be ing looked at." Mr. Ducke tt stated he felt +hos prope rty could get top doll~ withou t going through the have a few peop l e who w2n ~c they want to sell, do sr ~nc e Ducke tt sta t ed that 'Mc. Fc=~1so bu r de n" regarding taxes. etr her land and "not cause the r0s Parke r moved: erso s wishing to sell t heir cor ~ ejr land right now ::r /uc et;:: stated "we a r.i.P -on somPbody e lse"; if omenne .., _sP come 1n . Mr. Q Y' s e i~ c8rr .ing t h e no ec "'< t shr should sell of th e rye0ple a lot of st a t ic ." Jon es seconded: The Pub lic Hear:!.Pg he clesed. Mrs. Wade asked for a show or han ~ f ersons in favor of the propos ed rezoning; "'".L •re nc-" so1., .; 1dica t,ec +-ey were i n fa v o r. Upon request , 20 per"o .:: d:'2ated position to t he rezoning. Mrs. Pierson pointed out t~at the audience sho1 ld be awa re they are not voting on the i~su e " Mr •. Iartin agreed , and no t e d that the decision wou r be ade by the members of the Comm ission . A r e quest was made to SPP h Sou th Decatur, and how ~any El e ven indicated they livea lived west of Decatur. The vo te was called: ma y oppo e ts resided east of res.:.ded oJ.:e"" of Sou t h Decatur. £.ast of ecatur: 12 indicated they AYE S: Wade, Brown, Jones, J igenson, Marti n, Parker, Pierson, Smith -10- ·NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. Mr. Martin stated the Commission would not reach a decision on the request at this meeting; he stated that the Commi ssion has considerable material to be considered further before reaching a decisiono Mro Martin declared a recess at 9:15 p.mo The meeting was called to order at 9:25 p.m. PRESENT: Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Parker, Pierson, Smith, Wade ABSENT: Tanguma: Mro Martin declared a quorum present. IV. MASTER STREET PLAN Amendment Wade moved : CASE #20-75 Smith seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #20-75 be opened. AYES: Wade, Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Parker, Pierson, Smith NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. Mr. Supinger stated that the current Master Street Plan was adopted as part of the overall Comprehensive Plan in 1969. The adopt ion was after Public Hearings before b oth the Planning Com- mission and City Council and affirmative action of both bodies. The Comprehens i ve Plan was then recorded with the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder. Before any amendments to the Master Street Plan, or any part of the Comprehensive Plan may be made, the same procedure must be f ollowe do Mro Supinger stated that consideration of the Master Street Plan at this time is the resul t of a request from City Council that the Commission con- sider the one-way street pattern o The Commission determined to take a look at the overall Master Street Plan and then make a recommenda tion to City Council. Mr. Supinger stated that the Commission has spent time r eviewing the existing Master Stree t Plan, a n d have come up with some proposed amendments to that plan, which will be considered at the Public Hearing this eveningo Mro Supinger set forth the proposed amendments to the Plan, which are as f ollows: Yale Av e nue u. s. 285 Tufts Avenue/Union Avenue Chenango Avenue Lowell Boulevard Zuni Stree t Tejon Stree t Platte Rive r Drives Columbine Freeway Corridor Winderme re Street Huron Stree t Fox Street Elati Street Delawar e Stree t Remove designation as an ''Arterial" from Broadw ay t o Federal; designate as a -11 - ·•co 1.lector" from Broadw a y to Ela-ti. Ciange designati on from a "Freew ay" to that o"!' an "Arterial ". es1gnate as an "Arteri a l " from Wi d r~ere to Federal. Cont;nue "Collector" designation p st to South Logan Stree t and ve.3t from Ba nock to Hu ron . Designate as a "Collector". Up-grade to an "Arteria l" and extend designati on between Evans and . S. 285. ~educe designa tion fr o m an "Ar:"'rial " to that of a "Collector" between Evans and artmouth. Delete desi.gnation as a "Collector" so th of Wes~ Dartmouth Avenue. :!lelete. D1 ve,~t designation as an "Arterial" to Navajo Street alig nment betwe en Tufts and Oxford. PSi.gnate as a "Collector" be- t·~een Quincy and Bell eview . e ove desig·ati on as a "Collector" b~ ween r .S. 285 and Belle iew. Des1gnate as a "Coll ector" be- tween ale and Kenyon. Designate as a "Collector" from ~ 1y n to Belleview . Mr. Martin sta ted th at persons 1 favor of the proposed amend- ments would be asked to speak c rst; those opposed would be allow ed to s peak following that" He asked that speaker s try to avo id repetition. Mr. Martin then asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favo r of the proposed amendments? No one indicated they wished to speak in favor. Mr. Martin then asked fo~ anyone who wished to speak in opposition? -12- Mr. James Walsh 3242 South Elati -stated that when the shopping center was constructed, there was a guarantee it would not disrupt the residential area to the north; if the island at Floyd and Elati is removed, it will definitely disrupt the residential area, and South Elati Street will be a "drag strip" from Dartmouth south. Mr. Walsh stated there are many children in the area, who ride their bicycles in the street, and it will prove hazardous to those childreno Mrs. Pierson suggested that persons wishing to speak regarding one particular street should be heard consecutively, and then proceed to another proposed amendment to hear comments. The Commission agreed, and Mro Martin asked that all those who wished to spea~ regarding South Elati Street would be heard at this timeo Mr. Homer Todd 3258 South Elati -stated he felt de signating South Elati Street as a collector would cause prob l ems with the Police/Fire center, and their needed access to South Elati. Mr. Todd stated there have been several meetings regarding the removal of the island, and the property owners have had "to protect Elati many times." Mr.Todd then discussed the location of the school on Dartmouth a nd Elati and stated he felt design a- tion of Elati as a collector and removing the island would en- danger the children who attend that schoolo Mrs. Mary Walsh 3242 South Elati -asked if designation as a Collector Street would necessitate widening of the street and restriction of parking, or would i t remain a two -lane street? Public Works Director Waggoner stated that the widening of the street or restriction of parking would depend on the traffic the street carried. Ri ght now, he stated he could not forsee more then a two-lane street with parking on each side. Mro Waggoner stated there are no plans to widen South Elati at this time. Mrs. Walsh asked what the possibiliti es were of permanent signalization at the Elati/Floyd i ntersection. She noted that this intersection is signalized during the holidays, and that it does help with the traffic. Mr. Waggoner stated that the signal has been installed during the holidays as a temporary measure to give preference to the left-turn movement south t o the shopping center. Mr o Waggoner stated that if the island at Floyd and Elati were to be removed, he felt sure the median in Floyd would be moved back and a permanent signal installed. Arthur Kulp 3274 South Elati -stated th at approximately two years ago, the question of removal of the island was considered and the residents had to fight to keep the island there. He asked if designations on Elati a re changed, how would this affect the traffic flow? • -13 - Mr. Sup inger stated he felt the implication is clear that if Elati i s designated as a Collector, the traffic island at Floyd would be removed; there would be additional traffic on the street. Mr. Supinger stated that the total proposal is for the designation of Delaware/Elati to serve as collector streets from Yale to Belle ·iew tbrough the western portion of the City. The purpose is to funnel traffi c fr om the local stree ts to the arterial streets --it does not mean tha t all traf fic will use the co lectors ?~ thru streets. Mr. Supi nger stated he could not sa · ~he·e will not be additional traffic on the street. Mr. Kulp noted that the traffic into the shopping center is only impeded by t te stop s1 n at Floyd Avenue. Mr. Kulp noted that Bannock and Sherman a. s~ ving as collector streets now, and are handling the traffic w:.ry wel Mr. Kulp stated he could see no real reason for removing the island at Elati a nd Floyd, and design~ting Ela ~ as a collector street. He stated that everyone who lives in a residential area wants to keep traffic at a minimum. Mr. Kulp ackno iedged that many motor ists do "go around" the island, .Jut it does reduce the speed of thos e motorists. Mr. Kulp reiterated he 1s opposed to the removal of the island. Mr. Martin aske d if there was a formal document drawn t hat stated the residents north o~ •loyd Avenue would be protec ted from the traffic to and from t e sho~p1ng center? Mrs. Martha Scott 3231 South Elati Street -~ ated when the initial plans were ara~n. Sou+h Elati was to ha ve a close d median as Delaware has therP would ~e no acce ss through the median. The median, when con!":tructed , was open. bu t an island was put in the Elat. intersection in an effort to block through traf fic, but personR de go arou d the island. Mrs. Scott stated she was unawa e of a ' ormal" <iocumen t that wo ul d provide pro tection to those reside ts north of Floyd. but tha t the ini tial plans did provide such pro .ection, and the r esi dent s were under the im ress·on that the were to h ave such prote ction. Mrs. Romans stated there is a formal document, known as the Floyd Avenue Agreement, which was amended in 1967. Before this date, Mrs. Scott was corre't that there was to be no access to the north o f Floyd. South Fox StrePt was the only street that was to go throurh. In 1967, there was~ change in the plan, and the ''park-way" with the o e-way syste either side of the parkway was proposed and agreed to. Tslands to prevent through traffic were inst~lled a Ela 1 and F 1 oyd and at Cherokee and Floyd. Several years later, ~ollowing additi onal meeting s with the property ownerR. ~he island at Cherokee and Floy d was removed. Mrs. Romans statPrl she felt it would b e a decision o f the City Attorne} whe'·he · o ot the Agreement would have to be amended were the isl nd t Elati to be ·emoved. -14- Discussion foll o wed . Mr. Parker stat e d th a t whether or not the Fl oyd Avenue Agreement is a binding d ocume nt should ma k e no d iffere nce; the City has a moral obl i gation t o leave the traffic island at Elati and Floyd. Mr . Parker s tat e d h e felt the City may well have been in error in the remov al o f the Cherokee/Floyd island. Mr. Wals h and Mrs. Scott both asked that the r e sident s of the area b e n o tified of any meeting where th e matter o f th e i sland remov al wo uld be considered. Mrs. Scott stated there a re only three or four families in th e block that have n o t expresse d an op inio n regarding the island removal. Mrs. Scott th en read the f ollowing letter from Mr. Einer Burget stating his oppositi on to the proposal. • ~1.''Ui'.--I 7 ii j t{ 7J .. I... -15- Mr. De nnis Kelley 2 393 West Warren -stated that he was pre sent regarding the proposed designation o f South Zuni S tree t as a n arterial and the proposed change in designation o n S outh Te j o n from arterial to collector. Mr. Kelley stated t ha t South Zuni Street goes through a residential are a, and Te j o n serves the industrial area to the east. Mr. Kelley stated that Zuni could not extend through to U.S. 285 --there is an industrial development in the way. Mr. Kelley stated there was no reason to designate Zuni as an Arterial --it canno t carry the traffic flow that an arterial street should carry. Furthermore, it is near the school and the children have to. walk either on South Tejon or South Zuni to get to the school from the north. Designation as an arterial would increase the traffic through the residential area. Mr. Capesius 23 5 0 West Warren -stated that he agreed with Mr. Kelley's statements; he added that police prot ection o n South Zuni Street is "terrible" beca use it is partly with in the City of Englewood and partly within the City of Denver, and neither Police Department seems to want to assume respon s ib ility. Mr. Capesius stated the Police Department does partol the east - wes t streets. He noted that there is considerable truck t raffi c through the residentia l area, however, which should be r erouted to South Tejon. Mr. Capesius stated that South Zuni Stre e t doe s not have sidewalks for the children to walk on, and if ad d i tional t r affic were to be introduced on that street it would b e hazardous t o the children. Mr. Capesius stated there is no protecti o n for t h e children now --no school zone signs or any simila r n oti ce t here is a school in the area. Mr. Capesius suggested that the arterial designation should remain on South Tejon Street, a nd that South Tejon could be improved. Mr . G. G. Peterson stated the Chamber of Commerce has be en looking at improvement o f South Zuni as a means to pro vide relief to South Tejon. Mr. Peterson stated that with the growth of the industrial area, all north/south transpo rtat ion is forced to use South Tejon. ~r. Peterson stated that th e Chamber felt the staff had made a wise decision proposi n g the arterial designation for South Zuni Street. Mr. Peterson s tated that Zuni could extend from West Mississippi to U.S . 285. Mrs. Wade asked if the Chamber were aware of plans De n ver may h a ve regarding improvement of Sout h Z ni Street? Mr . Pet e rs on stated the Chamber does not k now of Denver's plans. Mr. Parker asked if the east side of South Zuni Street is dedicated for street purposes? Mr. Peterson stated that Englewood has dedicated the eastern half of the street; Denver had the Model Cities Program and part of the plans in conjunction with that was to put the western half of the roadway in, but apparently ran out of fund~ before the street was improved. -16- Mr. Waggoner stated that application has been made for Federal funding under the Urban Systems Program, and a project number ~ has been assigned to the South Zuni improvement. Denver has ~ money budgeted for improvement of Zuni from Yale to Dartmouth; Englewood also has funds budget ed for this improvement. Mr. Waggoner stated that he felt the Environmental Impact Statement is the only thing holding up the improvement. This would in- clude the purchase of righ t-of-way on Denver's side, and the relocat ion of fi ve homes in that area. Mr. Brown ~sked for further clarification on the problems with police protection i n the area. Mr. Capesius stated that if a Denver patrol car sees a speeder on the east side of the street, it is Englewood's responsibility; if an Englewood patrol car sees a speeder .on the west side of the street, it is Denver's responsibility, and if there is an accident in the middle of the street "there are arguments" on whose responsibility it is. Mr. Capesius stated he felt they had the best luck with the Denver Police Force. Mr. Brown then asked about the lack of signing for school children. Mr. Capesius stated that requests have been made three times in the past year for signing along South Zuni; they have asked the School Board, the Principal, etc., and nothing has b een done. Mr. Waggon~r stated that no formal request has been submitted to his office for signing. He stated he did not realize that children were required to "cross" Zuni to get to school . He stated that the flashing light is installed in such instances where children are required to cross a street near a school. Mr . Waggoner noted if children walk "along" a street, it does require different signing than if children "cross" a street. Mr. Kelley stated they just wanted signing indicating there was a school nearby, and that motorists should watch for the children. Mr. Kelley stated he personally feels as long as another street can do the j o b that is needed, he doesn't see any need for more traffic introduced on South Zuni, and that consideration should be given to the residential area. Douglas Shaffer Colorado Division o f Highways -questioned the City definition of an "arterial"? Mr. Shaffer stated that u. S. 285 is designated as a freeway on the plan the State Highway Department is going on, which comes from JRPP. Mr. Shaffer stated that somewhere through the U.S. 285 corridor, there is need f o r a freewa y . Mr. Martin asked if the change of designation might affect funding that might be used for development of the Highway? Mr. Shaffer stated he did not know , it might affect the type ~ of funding. Mr. Shaffer stated that the designation of principal ~ arterial and freeway are very similar under the State Highway Department, and asked if this were the case in Englewood? -17- Mr. Supinger stated he felt the designations were th e same. It was determined it would be pretty unlikely there would be a "freewa y" along the U.S. 285 route. Mr. Supinger did acknowledge there are some severe traffic problems along th is corri dor. Mr. Shaffer stated he was told there is some money budgeted for study of U.S. 285; he stated he did not know if the City had participated or plans to participate in a study. Mr . Waggoner stated that a Freeway has controlled access, which U.S. 285 does not. A Freeway wou ld have interchanges rather than at-grade crossings as U.S. 285 has. Mr. Waggoner stated the City staff did not feel the re was a possibility of getting interc hanges on crossings on U.S. 285, or of getting access roads on either side of the highway. Mr. Waggoner stated he felt this is one of the basic r easons for the change in designa- tion from Freeway to Arterial. Mr. Waggoner stated that in 1973, $20,000 was budgeted in the Highway Fund for study on U.S. 285 adjacent to Cinderella City to try to come up with alternates to handle the traffi c flow. Mr.Wagg oner stated tha t a letter has been submitted to Mr. Brasher of the State High way Department asking the status of the $20,000. Mr. Shaffer then asked about the Columbine Freeway; he asked if the staff was referring t o Santa Fe Drive, or to a location west of Santa Fe Drive? Mr o Supinger stated the proposal is to remov e the alignment o f the corridor as previously shown on the Master Street Pl an. Mrs. Romans stated that improvement of South Santa Fe Drive to a 6-lane major arterial has been discussed . Mr. Shaffer stated that studies show there is a need f or a free way through the area in this approximate location. Mr . Martin suggested that if need be, the corridor could be re - designate d at a later date " Mr. Shaffer aske d if the Ci t y of Englewood submitted their stree t plan to DR COG so tha~ it can be included in the JRPP maps and plans. Mr. Martin stated he was sure the staff would see this was done. Mrs. Wade asked if Mr. Shaffer could give some informati on on the up-grading of Santa Fe Drive. Mr. Shaffer stated he could not, beyond that it is unde r study now. Mr. Waggoner asked if the Columbine Freeway Corridor is not shown, if Mr. Shaffer felt it would jeopardize anything tha t might happen along Santa Fe Dr i ve? Mr. Shaffer stated he fel t if a freeway was built through this area, it will have to have the endorsement of the City o f Englewood. Pierson moved: Parker seconde j: The Public Hearing be closed. AYES: Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Parker, Pierson, Smith, Wade, Brown >( -18- NAYS: None ABS ENT: Tang uma The moti on carriedo Mro Martin as k ed the Commissi o n wha t t hey wished to do o n this mattero Parker moved : Pierson second e d : The Pl anni ng Commission recommend to City Co u n cil the p r oposed amendments to the Master Street P l a n , with the deletion of Sou th Elati Street as a Collec t or fr om Yale to Kenyon, a n d the deletion of South Zuni Street as an ar terial: the designat ion o n Te j on Street to be change d f r bm the proposed collector back t o t he existing arter i al d esignat i o n. Jones move d: Brown seconded: The mat t e r o f t h e Ma ste r Street Plan amendment b e tabled for f urt her opportunity to study the affect of the pro po sed amendme n ts o n the total Plano AYES: Martin; Smith ; Wade; Jone s; J o r genson; Brown NAYS: Parker; Pierson ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. Jones moved: Parker seconded; The ma t ter o f the Master Street Plan amendme n t be consi dered a t t he next regular meeting of the Planning Commission; t he staff is a sked to pr e par e detailed information for the Commi s s i o n o n th e i tems discussed at this meeting . Mrs. Wade asked t hat Union Ave nu e d esig nation as an arterial west of South Sant a Fe Drive b e r e conside r ed ; she s t ated she felt the stree t woul d b e tte r ~e d e signate d a s a collector, inasmu c h as it do e s b o rder Cen tennial Park an d goes into a residential area. The vo te was calledo AYES : Parker, Pierson, Smith, Wade , Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin NAYS: None ABSENT : Tanguma The mot ion carr ied. • V. PRO POSED ORDINANC E Moving & Dem o l i tion of Structure s -19- CASE #2 -75 Mr . Sup inger rev i e we d the c h ang e s in the proposed ordinance that were made fol lowi n g the Public He ar ing on June 3 , 1975. Parker moved: Wade sec o n d e d: Dr af t V, da te d June 1 1, 1975, of the proposed ordina nce on Movemen t an d Demoli ti o n of Struc tures be recommend e d to City Counci l fo r approval. AYES: Pierson, Sm i t h, Wade, Brown, J ones, Jorgen son, Martin, Park er NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carrie d . VI. COMPRE HENSI VE ZONING ORD I NANCE R-2 Medium Density District R-3 High De n sity District Case #17 -7 5 Ca se #18 -7 5 Amendme nts tha t were made to these two proposed Comp r ehensive Zoning Ordinan c e Am endments fo llo wing the Public Hearing ,June 3, 1975, were p oi nted out to the Co mm issio n . Mr. Martin sta ted tha t Mr . Rich Diec kmann had wanted to speak to the Comm i ss i o n o n t h is matte r this e v ening , and that he h ad advise d Mr. Di ec k mann that the he ari ng h ad been closed on June 3, 19 75. Mr. Martin st a ted he info r med Mr . Dieckmann that South Su b u rban Bo a rd of Re a l tors had submi t ted a lett er con taining some s u gge s ted changes to t he pro p osal , which the Commis sion d id take into c onsideration . Mrs. Romans point e d o ut t hat Mr. Di eckmann was a member of the Multi-f amily Devel opmen t S tanda rd s Rev i e w Commi tt ee, which com- mittee dra ft e d the proposed amendm e n ts o f the R-2 and R-3 Dis- tricts of t h e Comprehensive Zoning Ordi na nc e . Mr. Dieckmann is mailed all a gendas of Planning Commi ssion me e ting s on the Friday preceed ing the meetings, s o he was n ot i f ied o f the date o f the Publ i c Hearing in advance and c ou ld h ave at tended if h e so desired. Mrs. Rom a ns stated t hat she a lso h a d t a l ked to Mr. Dieckmann before the P u bli c Hearing, an d adv i sed him to submit a lette r if h e cou ld n ot attend t he He a r i ng, which he did not do. Mrs. Romans stated she felt t h e one ma jor concern expre ssed by M . Di e ckma n n is that of th e mi nimum l ot area in. the proposed R-3 High Density Dist r ic t --42,000 s q . ft. There are some sites that might have 41,000 sq. ft., b u t wo uld not meet the min i mu m requirements, and te c hnic al ly , cou l d not be developed . Mrs. Romans state d that d e velo pe rs wou l d have the option to appear before the Board of Adjustment and Appeal s to request a v ariance. There i s a_so a provisi o n in the R-1-A District, which equires a mini u~ lot frontage of 75 ft ., tha t if 75 f t. frontage ca~not he acquired , the lot may s till be • -20- dev eloped, provided the frontage is not less than 60 feet, an d the area not less than 7,200 square feet. Mrs. Romans ~ state d she felt this is a good provisi o n, and perhaps it should be modified to apply to the proposed R-3 District . Jones move d: Wade seconded: The Planning Commission recomme nd to City Council the approval of the proposed ame nd- ments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Dra ft V, dated June 3, 1975, the proposed amen dments bei ng the R-2 Medium Density District, and the R-3 High Density District. AYES: Smith , Wade, Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Parker, Pierson NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger stated the staff had a very productive meeting with propert y owners in the Santa Fe/Union Annexation area, and felt that most of the problems had been worked out. He stated he felt the proposed street plan is in order, and that a Public Hearing date could be set. Discussion followed . It ~ was determine d that a Public Hearing on the Master Street Pl an ,., f or the Santa Fe/Union Annexation Area would be set for July 22nd. Mr. Supinger stated that copies of resolutions passed by City Council have been submitted to the Com mission; these resoluti ons are concerned with the Park and Ride Facility location f or RTD, and the improvement of South Santa Fe Drive. VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Mr. Martin stated that he would like to suggest that all Planning Commission meetings would begin at 7:00 p.m. rather than 8:00 p.m. Mr . Jones commented that he might have a problem on occasion when the Water Board and Planning Commission meet on the same evenin g. The majority present indicated they would prefer the 7:00 p.m . meeting time. Assistant City Attorney Lee stated that the Court had mailed a decree and judgement on the annexation suit, and the decision finds against the City. Mr Lee stated that if the City Counci l decides to appeal the decision , the area will remain within the ~ jurisdiction of the City of Englewood until the appeal is heard and a decision rendered . The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. ~ ~~,/ ~ • -21- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: June 17, 1975 SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance re: Movement and Demolition of Structures. RECOMMENDATION: Parker moved: Wade seconded: AYES: Pierson, Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma Draft V, dated June 11, 1975, of the proposed ordinance on Movement and Demolition of Structures be recommended to City Council for__... approval. Smith, Wade, Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. ~/.iq Recording Secretary -22- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: June 17, 1975 SUBJECT: Amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance RECOMMENDATIO N: Jones moved: Wade seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the approval of the proposed amend- ments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as set forth in DRAFT V, dated June 3, 1975, the proposed amendments being the R-2 Medium Density District, and the R-3 High Density District. AYES: Smith, Wade, Brown, Jones, Jorgenson, Martin, Par ker, Pierson NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commis sion. Recording Secretary •