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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-07-22 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 22, 1975 ~ . I, CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Martin at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Pierson; Smith Supinger, Ex-officio Members absent~ Tanguma Also present: Assistant City Attorney Lee; Associate Planner House II, APPROVAL OF MINUTES, Mr. Martin stated the Minutes of June 17, 1975, were to be considered for approval o Parker moved: Jorgenson seconded: The Minutes of June 17, 1975, be approved as written. AYES: Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Pierson Smith NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried, III, WEAVER/WIEBE REZONING R-1-C to R~2-B CASE #19-75A June 17, 1975 Mr. Martin noted that the requested rezoning had been con- sidered at the meeting of June 17th; he asked if there were additional information to be presented to the Commission. Mr. Supinger noted that letters regarding the rezoning from residents of the subject and immediately surrounding area have been forwarded for the consideration of the Commission. The staff has no new information to present. Mr. Mar tin stated he wished to thank those persons who took the time to wr~te letters concerning the rezoning request ; he stated he felt it displayed an interest in the community, and will be helpful to the Commission members in reaching a decision on the matter. Mr. Jones asked that Mr. Supinger outline progress on amendment of the R-2 and R-3 districts of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance? -2- Mr. Supinger stated that the proposed amendments of the Compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance are being considered at the Council level, with a Public Hearing scheduled for August 4, 1975. City Council has passed the.Bill for Ordinance on first reading; it would be possible for City Council to take action approving the proposed amendments after the Public Hearing; if this is done, the new regulations could be effective 30 days following publication. If this procedure is followed, there is no way the proposed rezoning could be finalized prior to the ·date the proposed amendments would be effective. Any development in the area which is under consideration for rezoning would then have to take place under the new regulations, which would re- quire a Planned Development for any development over four units. Landscaping and open space requirements are set forth, and the proposed regulations are generally more stringent than the current regulations. The Planned Development procedure would also require a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission, and possibly before City Council. Discussion followed. Parker moved: Wade seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the area bounded on the north by West Union Avenue, on the east by South Clay Street extended, on the South by the Englewood/Littleton City Limits, and on the west by South Decatur Street, be rezoned from R-1-C, Single- family Residence, to R-2-B, Two-family Residence. AYES: Smith; Wade; Brown; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Pierson NAYS: Jones ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. IV. MASTER STREET PLAN AMENDMENTS CASE #20-75A June 17, 1975 Mr. Supinger stated this matter was continued from the Public Hearing on June 17th to allow for provis i on of additional in- formation on several of the proposed designations. 1. South Elati Street -proposed as a collector from Yale Avenue to Kenyon Avenue. 2 . South Zuni -proposed as an arterial from Evans Avenue to U.S . 285. 3. South Tejon Street -proposed as a collector from Evans Avenue to Dartmouth Avenue. 4. Deletion of the Columbine Freeway Corridor. 5. West Union Avenue -proposed as an arterial from South Santa Fe Drive to South Federal Boulevard. The staff has provided additional information on the above streets in a Staff Report Addendum. ' -3- Mr. Martin asked what effect the exclusion of the Columbine Freeway corridor designation might have? ... Mr. Tanguma entered and took his place with the Commission. Mr. Supinger stated he felt it was unlikely a freeway would be located in this corridor for a long time; he stated that re- garding the technical aspects on Federal funding, he did not know what the effect might be. Mr. Martin asked if development could take place in the corridor such as large warehouse complexes? Mr. Supinger stated that development has taken place, and is taking place now. Discussion followed. Mr .. Supinger stated "it wouldn't hurt anything to leave it on" the master street plan designations o Mr. Jones further discussed the corridor designation, and stated that he sees no reason the designation should not re- main on the Master Street Plan o Mr. Martin questioned the necessity of a traffic control signal at U.S o 285 and South Zuni Street at such time as the street were to be extended and improved to an arterial status? He s t ated it seemed to him that we are trying to treat U.So 285 a s a freeway, and by adding additional signalization this is defeating the purpose of a "freeway". He asked if this was one of the points considered in the staff recommendation that Zuni remain a collector street rather than redesignating it as an arterialo Mr. Jones stated that unless Sheridan agreed to the extension of South Zuni Street it could not function as an arterial. Mr. Jones stated he felt the State Highway Department would also have to agree to the signalization at the Zuni /U.S. 285 inter- section before South Zuni Street would practically function as an arterial street. Discussion followed. Jones moved: Jorgenson seconded: The matter of the Master Street Plan Amendment be removed from the table. AYES: Parker; Pierson; Smith ; Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin NAY S: None The motion carried. Further discussion followed. -4- Jones moved: Smith seconded: The proposed amendment to the Master Street Plan be further amended by deleting changes proposed for South Elati street, South Zuni Street, South Tejon Street, West Union Avenue, and the Columbine Freeway Corridor. The recommended Master Street Plan amendment, then, is as follows: Yale Avenue u. s. 285 Chenango Avenue Lowell Boulevard Platte River Drives Windermere Street Huron Street Fox Street Delaware Street Discussion followed. Remove designation as an "Arterial" from Broadway to Federal; designate as a "Collector" from Broadway to El ati. Change designation from a "Freeway" to that of an "Arterial"o Continue "Collector" designation east to South Logan Street and wes t from Bannock to Huron. Designate as a "Collector". Delete designation as a "Collector" south of West Dartmouth Avenueo Diver t designation as an "Arterial" to Navajo Street alignment be- tween Tufts and Oxford. Designate as a "Collector" be- tween Quincy and Belleview. Remove designation as a "Collector" between UoS. 285 and Belleview. Desi g nate as a "Collector" from Keny o n to Belleview. Mr. Brown noted, for the benefit of persons in the audience, that r egarding the traffic island on Elati at West Floyd Avenue, the Pl ann ing Commission is still in sympathy with the Elati Street residents on the matter o f the traffic island. Mr. Brown cautioned that it might be determin ed necessary in the future to remove the island, and it would have to be doneo Mr. Brown stated the City does have a mo r al obligation to the residents north of Floyd Avenue, but not a l egal obligation, regarding the maintenance of the traffic isl a nd. Mr. Brown reiterated that the island could be removed if it is determined necessary. I' -5- Mrs. Martha Scott 3231 South Elati Street -stated that the citiz ns who live in ,the 3100 and 3200 blo ks of South Elati Street appreciate the efforts the Planni and Zoning Commission have exerted in their behalf. Mrs. cott stated that the residents understand that it is a mora obligation and not a legal obligation, and she felt the residents would understand the removal of the island if it was determined absolutely necessary. Mrs. Scott stated she did not believe the island is a hindrance to the fire and police vehicles,. however, as she has seen them go around the island. Mrs. Scott again expressed appreciation for the cooperation from the Commission in preserving the residential character of the neighborhood. Mr. Martin stated that he appreciated the citizen participation displayed by the residents of the area in this matter. Discussion followed. The vote was called. AYES: Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. V. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE Definition of "Party Wall" CASE #21-75 Mr. Supinger stated that a copy of a proposed definition of "Party Wall" has been submitted to the Planning Commission. This proposed definition would be an amendment to the Compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance, and will necessitate a Public Hearing. The proposed definition was inadvertently omitted from the proposed amendment on the R-2 and R-3 Districts, and it is felt that the definition is needed. Mr. Supinger o ff ered a minor amendment to the proposed definition, s o that the definition would read: "Part y Wa ll. A common or shared structural separation between abutting dwelling , business or industrial units or buildings, which may be centered on one building lot or between abutting dwelling, business or industrial units or buildings on either s ide of a lot line, the main purpose of which is to act as a support for the building and as a positive fire separation be- tween the contiguous dwelling units or buildings." The amendment was approved, and a Public Hearing date was set for August 19th. -6- VI. MOVING & DEMOLITION ORDINANCE Suggested Revisions CASE #2-75 Mr. Supinger stated that th~ suggested revisions to the Moving and Demolition Ordinance are a result of City Council opinion the proposed ordinance was not specific enough in the provision authorizing the Chief Building Inspector to require a greater than minimum bondo Mr. Supinger stated that he had conferred with City Attorney Berardini, and the proposed revision was drafted. Mr. Supinger stated that City Council asked for a report back to them as soon as possible. Mr. Jones stated that the matter of the proposed Moving and Demolition Ordinance had been set for Public Hearing on August 4th; it-was not felt necessary to hold a Public Hearing ., before the Commission on the revision to the proposed Ordinance. Jones moved: Pierson seconded: The Commission recommend to City Council the following revision to the proposed ordinance on Moving and Demolition of Structures be approved: 3-8-7 PERFORMANCE BONDS STRUCTURE MOVER OR OWNER (a) STRUCTURE MOVER A Performance and Completion Bond, or other in- surance bond, acceptable to the Chief Building Official, and proof thereon in writing by the insuring company, shall be posted by the Structure Mover prior to issuance of the Moving Permit. The bond, of at least $5,000, shall insure the necessary cost of raising the structure from the existing foundation, moving the structure to the new site, placing the structure on the new founda- tion, as well as the cost of cleaning, filling and leveling the site from which the structure was moved in the City of Englewood, within 48 hours of the removal. Said bond shall be increased above the minimum $5,000 if the Chief Building Official determines that the anticipated costs, as above set out, will exceed $5,000o In such case, a bond at least equal to the amount of the anticipated costs shall be required. (b) OWNER A Performance and Completion Bond, or other in- surance bond, acceptable to the Chief Building Official, and proof thereon in writing by the insuring company, shall be posted by the owner of the site to which the structure is moved prior to issuance of a permit for necessary construction. The bond, of at least $5,000, shall insure the _,_ necessary construction, irrluding: structural, electrical, plumbing and heating construction re- quired to bring the moved structure into compliance with the curreht Building Code. Said bond shall be increased above the minimum $5,000 if the Chief Building Official determines that the anticipated costs of the necessary construction as above set out will exceed $5,000. In such case, a bond at least equal to the amount of the anticipated costs shall be required. AYES: Martin; Parker; Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. VII . DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Supinger stated that no new Public Hearing date for the Santa Fe/Union Annexation area Master Street Plan has been set. City Council has not yet determined whether or not to appeal the Court decision. Mr. Supinger stated it would be his suggestion that a date for Public Hearing be scheduled; if City Council determines the matter should not be appealed, the Public Hearing would be cancelled. Mr. Parker asked if it would be better to do nothing on the matter until Council has reached a decision on the appeal? Mr. Lee stated that as long as the matter is in court and/or on appeal, the land is considered to be in the City, and should be treated as such and receive the benefits of other property in the City. Mr. Jones stated that the Council had planned to reach a decision at the meeting of July 21st; however, there were some members absent, and it was felt the matter should be considered by the entire membership of City Council. Jones moved: Parker seconded: The Planning Commission delay until the next meeting of August 5th, the matter of a Public Hearing date for the Master Street Plan in the Santa Fe /Union Annex at i :m area. AYES: Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. -cs- VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Martin stated he is in recipt of a letter from Mayor Taylor indicating the City Counci .. I· is going to be looking at long-range comprehensive planning for the City of Englewood, and asking the City Planning and Zoning Commission to sit in on the meeting with the Council. Mro Martin stated that the date for the meeting could be at the convenience of the Commission. Discussion followed. Mr. Jones stated that he felt part of the reasoning behind the proposed meeting is the Capital Improve~ents program --all departments are preparing a list of needed capital improvements for consideration by too City Council. · Mr. Jones stated the City Planning Commission is required to propose a five-year Capital Improvement Program, and to also provide a year-tc-year up-date of that program. Mr. Martin stated that the Capital Improvement Program is ex- pected to be considered by the Commission very shortly. Mr. Martin stated that if the meeting with Council is to cover the Capital Improvement Program also, would it be duplication for the members of the Commission and result in considerable time being expended in the initial consideration of the Capital Improvement Program and recommendation to City Manager Mccown, to then meet with the City Council to discuss the recommendation? Discussion followed. Concern was expressed on the wording of the letter regarding the "long-range planning", and it was noted that it should be the Commission who initiates the Planning for the City --the Council would then implement the plans. Mr. Brown stated that he understood the meeting to be concerned with discussion of items that have already passed through the Commission process, but have yet to be implemented by the City Council. Further discussion ensued. It was determined to advise the City Council the Commission would be available to meet with the Council on August 16th, 8:00 a.m. Mr. Tanguma noted there were persons in the audience, that perhaps were not aware of the change in meeting time. Mr. Mar tin announced that the Commission has changed the meeti ng t ime to 7:00 p.m. He asked members of the audience what item on the agenda they had been concerned with, and then explained the disposition of each item. Mr. Capecius, who was present for the discussion of South Zuni and South Tejon Streets as proposed in the Master Street Plan, was advised that there have been some school zone signs erected on South Zuni Street. Mr. Capecius noted there are still only 30 mph speed limit signs on South Zuni Street; there are not any decreased speed limit signs which are usually installed in a school zone. Mr o Brown stated he would again check into th e matt e r to see if such signs could be installed. -9- Mr. Jor g enson asked the derinition of a "Temporary" structure, and ma de reference to the Majestic Savings building at Belleview Av e nue and South Broadway. He asked how long is "Temporary ?" Mr o Supinger stated he would check into this matter. Mr. Tanguma asked what procedure to follow to require controls at the railroad /Windermere /Tufts /Santa Fe crossing? Discussion followed. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 Pom o -... v- ·'?'. MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF TIIE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: July 22, 1975 SUBJECT: Approval of Weaver/Wiebe Rezoning Reque$t. RECOMMENDATION: Parker moved: Wade seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the area bounded on the north by West Union Avenue, on the east by South Clay Street extended, on the south by the Englewood/Littleton City Limits, and on the west by South Decatur Street, be rezoned from R-1-C, Single- family Residence, to R-2-B, Two-family Residence. AYES: Smith; Wade; Brown; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Pierson; NAYS: Jones ABSENT: Tanguma The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Recording Secretary ·l • -11- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION o DATE: July 22, 1975 SUBJECT: Amendment to Master Street Plan Section of the Comprehensive Plan RECOMMENDATION: Jones moved: Smith seconded: The proposed amendment to the Master Street Plan be further amended by deleting changes proposed for South Elati Street, South Zuni Street, South Tejon Street, West Union Avenue, and the Columbine Freeway Corridor. The recommended Master Street Plan amendment, then, is as follows: Yale Avenue u 0 s 0 28 5 Chenango Avenue Lowell Boulevard Platte River Drives Wind e rmere Street Huron Street Fox S t reet Delaware Street Remove designation as an "Arterial" from Broadway to Federal; designate as a "Collector" from Broadway to Ela ti. Change designation from a "Freeway"to that of an "Arterial." Continue "Collector" designation east to South Logan Street and west from Bannock to Huron. Designate as a "Collector". Delete designation as a "Collector " south o f West Dartmouth Avenue. Divert designation as an "Arterial " to Navajo Street alignment be- tween Tufts and Oxford. Designate as a "Collector" be- tween Quir.cy and Belleview. Remove designation as a "Collector" between U.S o 285 and Belleview. Designate as a "Collector" from Kenyon to Belleview o AYES: Pierson; Smith; Martin; Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: None The mQtion carried. -.a..~- Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson; Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. • -13- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. ' . DATE: July 22, 1975 SUBJECT: Revision of the Proposed Ordinance on Movement and Demolition of Structures RECOMMENDATION: Jones moved: Pierson seconded: The Commission recommend to City Council the following revision to the proposed ordinance on Moving and Demolition of Structures be approved: 3-8-7 PERFORMANCE BONDS --STRUCTURE MOVER OR OWNER (a) STRUCTURE MOVER A Performance and Completion Bond, or other in- surance bond, acceptable to the Chief Building Official, and proof thereon in writing by the insuring company, shall be posted by the Structure Mover prior to issuance of the Moving Permit . The bond, of at least $5,000, shall insure the necessary cost of raising the structure from the existing foundation, moving the structure to the new site, placing the structure on the new founda- tion, as well as the cost of cleaning, filling and leveling the site from which the structure was moved in the City of Englewood, within 48 hours of the removal. Said bond shall be increased above the minimum $5,000 if the Chief Building Official determines that the anticipated costs, as above set out , will exceed $5,000o In such case, a bond at least equal to the amount of the anticipated costs shall be required. (b) OWNER A Performance and Completion Bond, or other in- surance bond, acceptable to the Chief Building Official, and proof thereon in writing by the insuring company, shall be posted by the owner of the bite to which the structure is moved prior to issuance of a permit for necessary construction. The bond, of at least $5,000, shall insure the necessary construction, including: structural, electrical. plumbing and heating construction re- quired to bring the moved structure into compliance with the current Building Code. Said bond shall be increased above the minimum $5,000 if the Chief Building Of fic ial determines that the anticipated costs of the necessary construction as above set -14- out will exceed $5,000. In such case, a bond at least equal to the amount of the anticipated costs shall be required. ,..·. AYES: Martin; Parker; Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones; Jorgenson NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Co mmission . ;l -7 -,?!u#/j.~ 'Gertru~Wel ty Recording Secretary ..