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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-08-19 PZC MINUTES• CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 1975 I. CALL TO ORDER. The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Com- mission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Martin. Members present: Wade; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Smith; Tanguma Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Brown; Pierson Also present: Assistant City Manager Nollenberger; Associate Planner House II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Martin stated that Minutes of August 5, 1975, were to be considered for approval. Mrs. Wade noted that on Page 2, ~3, the date should read August 19th rather than August 10th. Jorgenson moved: Parker seconded: The Minutes of August 5th be approved as corrected. AYES: Tanguma; Wade; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker; Smith NAYS: None ABSENT: Brown; Pierson The motion carried. III. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE §22.8, Definitions, to include "Party Wall" Wade moved: CASE #21-75 Jones seconded: The Public Hearing on amendment of §22.8 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance be opened. Mrs. Pierson entered the meeting and took her place with the Commission. AYES: Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: Brown ABSTAIN: Pierson The motion carried . Mr. Martin noted that the Public Hearing is concerned with the inclusion of a definition of "Party Wall" in the Comprehensive zoning Ordinance. He asked Mrs. Romans to present the case. -2- Mrs. Romans noted that Public Notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Englewood Herald Sentinel, the official City Newspaper. Mrs. Romans stated that at the City Council meeting of July 7th, Councilman Sovern questioned why "Party Wall" was not defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, inasmuch as reference is made to that term several times. The matter was referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration. The staff submitted a proposed definition of "Party Wall" to the Com- mission on July 22nd, and this definition, which follows, was advertised for Hearing at the request of the Commissiono "Party Wall. 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 side of a lot line; the main purpose of which is to act as a support for the building and as a positive fire separation between the contiguous dwelling units or buildings." Mrs. Romans stated th at the staff had done a great deal of research on the definition; there was no definition of Party Wall in the Building Code or Fire Code. Calls to architects revealed they had no definition of Party Wall either. The proposed definition was written based on what information the staff could find: that the party wall must act as a support for the building, and must be a positive fire separation be- tween units. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff feels the definition, as proposed, will cover situations in both resi- dential and commercial or industrial areas. Mr. Martin asked if the staff felt "Party Wall" should be de- fined in the Building Code? Mrs. Romans stated she felt it should be defined in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, inasmuch· as it is not defined in the Building Code. Mr. Parker asked if the definition should include a time restriction if the wall is to serve as a fire separation? Mrs. Romans stated that she felt the Fire Code would cover this aspect. Mr. Tanguma asked if possibly reference to the Fire Code should be included? Mrs. Romans stated that this has not been done in the past, but the staff would take the suggestion into consideration. She noted that referencing from one Code or Ordinance to another has been avoided throughout the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Jones moved: Wade seconded: The Public Hearing be closed o AYES: Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: Brown The motion carried. •• • -3- Jones moved: Smith seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.8, Definitions, be amended to include the following definition of "Party Wall". "Party Wall o 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 side of a lot line; the main purpose of which is to act as a support for the building and as a positive fire separation between the contiguous dwelling units or buikings." AYES: Parker; Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin NAYS: None ABSENT: Brown The motion carried. IV. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that a card had been received from Mr. Brown, and passed the card to the Commission for their perusal. Mrs. Romans stated that at the Council meeting of August 18th, the matter of the Weaver /Wiebe rezoning was considered, and a Public Hearing was set for October 6th. City Attorney Berardini expressed concern on the timing of the rezoning, inasmuch as the amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance deleting the R-2-A and R-2-B zone districts will be finalized prior to that time; the application was for an R-2-B classification, and the R-2-B Zone District will be repealed at the time the R-2 District classification is finalized. Mrs. Romans stated that she has a meeting with the applicants and the real estate agent on Friday at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the matter. Mrs. Romans stated that the Master Street Plan amendment was approved by the City Council as recommended by the Commission. However, concern was expressed that there was no collector street designated other than Bannock, between Broadway and Santa Fe north of Kenyon Avenue. The matter is to be referred back to the Commission, and the Council will ask that the Com- mission again consider the matter of a collector street be- tween Yale and Kenyon west of Broadway. Discussion followed. Mrs. Pierson stated that she felt the Commission had deter- mined the moral obligation on the Elati/Floyd island should be honored o Mr. Jones acknowledged that the Commission had made such determination; however , the City Council wants the City Attorney to review the agreement and all the legal aspects of that agreement. Mrs. Romans noted that Assistant City Attorney Lee has stated he does not feel the agreement is legally binding on the present Council; but that he preferred not to address any moral commitment that may have been made by the City to the people north of West Floyd Avenue. Mr. Nollenberger -4- stated he felt City Council wanted the Commission to look at other stre~ts as possible collectors, and not necessarily just • South Elat1 Street. He stated he felt the Council is looking for a recommendation from the Commission on a way to handle the traffic problems in this area of the City. Discussion followed. MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Dorothy Romans, Assistant Director Community Development Department Andy McCown, City Manage r August 19 , 11975 MEETING WITH RTD At last night's work session prior to the regular Council meeting, we discussed the recent events with RTD concerning the Council's r~com­ mendation for a site for a Park and Ride facility. If you are not aware of what has recently occurred in regard to this matter, RTD has delayed a decision on the recommended site pending further study of the area. Mr. VonFrellick, in turn, has withdrawn his offer of sale of the site. Council has set up a meeting with RTD for 5:00 P. M. on August 26th to discuss where we go from .here as far as the Park and Ride facility is concerned. The Council would also like to invite as many members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to attend as possible. The meeting will be in the Library Conference Room. Would you please relay this request to the Commission tonight at their regular meeting. AMcC/p cc: Karl Nollenberger, Assistant City Manager \ • -5- Mr. Tanguma asked if the Commission had a meeting scheduled for August 26th? Mrs. Romans stated that the Commission would have to decide if they want to reschedule the discussion of the Capital Improvement Program with Public Works Department repre- sentatives which had been scheduled for that evening, and in- stead, meet with the City Council on the RTD matters. Mrs. Ro~ans stated she understood that Public Works Director Waggoner would not be in town the evening of August 26th. Discussion followed. Mr. Nollenberger stated that the Capital Improvement Program will have to be printed and out to City Council by September 15th; this includes the Commission's priority recom- mendations and the City Manager's priority recommendations. Mr. Nollenberger suggested, inasmuch as the meeting with City Council and RTD is set for 5:00 Pom o , that perhaps the Commission could meet at 7:00 porn. as scheduled to discuss the Capital Improvement Program .. Discussion ensued. It was determined the Commission would meet with the City Council at 5:00 p.m. August 26th, and would go into a Special Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on the Capital Improvement Program. Mrs. Romans noted that a copy of a memorandum from Assistant Director for Code Enforcement Wo F. Brokate regarding "temporary" structures had been given to members of the Commission. The structure at Broadway and West Belleview is in compliance with the Building Code. Mr. Martin stated that he is concerned with what determines a temporary building. He suggested that possibly a definition of "temporary structure" should be in- cluded in the Building Code. Discussion ensued. Mr. Parker asked if Mr. Weibe had a monetary interest in the property encompassed in the Weaver/Wiebe rezoning request? Mrs. Romans stated not at this time ; this is why Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, who are property owners within the area, joined in the application for the R-2-B Zone District prior to the second Hearing. Pursuant to Mr. Lee's suggestion, the Commission had moved that a second application fee would not be charged if Mr. Wiebe were to exercise an option to purchase land within the area or if a property owner within the area joined in the application. The Weavers have now joined in the application, and it is in order. Discussion followed o Mr. Jones reiterated that the Public Hearing will be scheduled for October 6th. Mrso Romans noted that property owners Parr, Feistner, Weaver and Ferguson have all indicated that they are in favor of the rezoning. A court suit filed against Mr. Parr by Mro Duckett was briefly discussed o Both parties had been required to appear before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals on a late registration of a non-conforming use. Mr. Duckett su b sequently filed suit against Mr. Parr, for storage of equipment on Mr. Parr's property o -6- V. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Brief discussion on the area that was included in the Santa Fe - Union Annexation ensued. Brief reference was again made to the Master Street Plan and the .need for a collector street in the area west of Broadway north of Kenyon. Mrs. Romans pointed out that according to the Council directive, the street would have to extend from Kenyon north to Yale. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. ****************************** The Planning and Zoning Commission met in Study Session at 7:45 p.m. on August 19, 1975, to consider the Capital Improve- ment Program. Mr. Martin stated that the Capital Improvement requests of the Parks and Recreation Department would be reviewed this evening, as would the requests of the Utilities Department. Mr. E. P. Romans, Director of Parks & Recreation, introduced Mr. Jerry Royther, Assistant Director for Recreation, and Mr. George Pearson, Assistant Director for Parks . Mr. Romans presented members of the Commission with an outline of the departmental priorities, the years for which the projects are proposed, and the estimated cost of each project. Mr. Romans stated that three projects have been prepared for the Englewood Centennial-Bicentennial Committee, also. Mr . Romans stated that a $100,000 grant has been received to acquire additional land at Centennial Park; this grant is from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, and if additional monies are not funded this year to acquire the property, the Department could lose the grant from BOR. Mr. Romans then discussed the River Redevelopment Project. He stated that the Platte River will be channelized within four to five years. Development of the area is proposed in two stages, with the land west of the river to be developed in the first phase. Mr. Romans stated that the Public Service Company of Colorado doesn't want to sell their land out right to the City, but they will trade land with the City. Mr. Romans stated that this phase of the project is pretty well underway. Mr. Romans stated the schedule for the first phase is very close; the architect is hired, and he hopes to have the specifications in two or three months. Mr. Romans stated he hoped the sprinkling ~ system could be put in in the Spring of 1 9 76, and if we have ~ good weather in the summer, he felt the first phase could be open for play in the fall of 1976. -7- Mr. Romans discussed bicycle and hiking trails which will be developed throughout the area. Mr. Romans stated there would be approximately 70 acres of greenbelt in this development. Mr. Romans stated that in four or five years, the Department hopes to develop the east side of the project with the second nine holes of the golf course. With the development of the sec~nd phase, the trail system will be extended; the trail system will eventually extend to Chatfield Dam, and along Bear Creek. They hope to tie the trail system into the system along the hogback up to Morrison and then connect with State trail systems . Mr. Romans stated there will be a clubhouse provided to serve patrons of the first nine holes of the golf course. Mr. Romans stated they plan a small "garden area"; this is an area where children can plant and ~end their own gardens. He stated he felt this would be a good educational program for the youngsters. There are three softball fields proposed on the east side of the river; this is to be included in the first stage of develop- ment. Mr. Romans stated that the proposed driving range will be a money-making facility for the City, and will help to pay off the revenue bonds needed to finance other development. Mr. Parker asked if the driving range and softball fields would precede the development of the golf course? Mr . Romans stated the driving range and softball fields would precede completion of the course. Mr. Romans stated that there might be a problem in watering the driving range, inasmuch as there are no wells in this area. Mr. Romans stressed the importance of acquiring the total land package at one time; following partial development, the cost of adjacent land could skyrocket, and it would be prohibitive to acquire. The financing of the river redevelopment project was briefly discussed. Mr. Romans stated that there is $330,000 encumbered for the Public Service Land, and a $628,500 grant from the Federal Government. There is, in addition to the above funds, $182,000 available for the project. Brief discussion ensued. Mr. Romans asked Mr. Royther to discuss the projects dealing with recreational activities. Mr. Royther stated that the Senior Citizens Center is the #2 Departmental priority. Mr. Royther stated there is a Senior Citizens Committee, which has been meeting for nearly a year, that is interested in a senior citizens center for the City of Englewood. Eleven percent (11 %) of the population of the City of Englewood is over the age of 65. Mr. Royther stated that the needs of this segment of the population are not now being met by the City. There are no programs designed for the senior citizens of Englewood. -8- Mr. Royther stated there are three possibilities for a senior citizens center: (1) the conversion of the former Police/Fire Building at Girard and South Bannock Street; (2) an area to the south of the proposed Elderly Housing project at Floyd and South Lincoln Street; and (3) remodeling of the unused area in the southeast section of the City Hall. Mr. Parker asked if the site to the south of the Elderly Housing project would include property across South Lincoln to the east? Mr. Royther stated that consideration has been given to the purchase of property on the east side of South Lincoln Street, and consideration has also been given to the closing of South Lincoln Street if this property is purchased. Mr. Royther stated that to remodel the former Police/Fire structure, the cost is estimated t .o be $204,400; this would yield approximately 8,000 square feet of useable space. To remodel the unused space in City Hall, would cost approximately $260,000. This would more nearly meet the recommended space requirements, but there would be a problem with sufficient parking in the immediate area. The third alternative is to build a new facility to the south of the Elderly Housing project. This facility would be separate and distinct from the Elderly Housing project, but would be in close proximity to enable those residents to also use the facility with comµirative ease. Mr. Parker asked if the staff felt the senior citizens center should be separate from a community center? Mr. Royther stated they did feel the two functions should be separate. He stated that studies have indicated when the two functions are in one facility, it is the senior citizens who are the first to be "cut out" of the community center. Mrs. Pierson stated she felt two separate facilities would result in a duplication of services . Mrs. Pierson suggested that a facility might be constructed with a separate "wing" for the senior cit-izens center; this would accommodate both age groups under one roof. Mr. Romans stated that the .senior citizens want a place of their own. Mr. Romans stated that he had discussed this with quite a few of the senior citizens, and they do not want to be in the community center. Mr. Tanguma stated that he understood the concept of a community center as a place where people of all age groups could get together; he suggested that possibly the facility could be designed so there could be "buffer" rooms, but reiterated that the concept of a community center was to bring different age groups together. Discussion followed. Mr. Smith stated that he felt the senior citizens center could be isolated from the community center and still be under one roof with the proper design of the structure. Mr. Romans stated that for one thing, he did not think a location could be found that would accommodate a structure of that size; he -9- noted that an ice rink is one facility which is planned in connection with the community center. Another factor which has to be considered , is the transportation for the senior citizens. Mr. Jorgenson commented that it would not be feasible to try to ~ccommodate both age groups in one building; it just will not work out. Mr. Smith pointed out that he f elt it could be done, but that he would personally rather see separate facilities. Mr. Royther pointed out that the program will serve 300 people the moment the building is completed. Mr. Royther pointed out that it is not the intent of the staff to propose that the senior citizens be "isolated"; they do prefer their own facilities, and their exposure to the young people will be through "youth confrontations'', which they will ~chedule in their program. Mrs. Pierson asked what the population projections were for senior citizens; would it continue at approximately the 11% rate? Mrs. Romans stated she felt it would continue to be a rather large percentage much as it is now. Mrs. Pierson pointed out that the community is undergoing a transition; she noted that the age make-up of the neighborhoods is bound to change when the homes which the elderly citizens now own are put on the market; Mrs. Pierson stated that the City is not at a point to attract elderly persons from outside the City and questioned that we would be subject to the national statistics on the elderly population percentage. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the City doesn't have homes of the size that would attract young families with children, and it is difficult to get financing to enlarge the homes. Discussion followed. Mr -. Romans assured the Commission that the proposal would handle only 300 senior citizens, and that we are not "over-building." Mr. Royther pointed out that there will have to b e between 40 to 50 programs offered which will be of interest to the participants to make the senior citizens center a success. Mr. Royther then discussed the need for a bathhouse at Sinclair Pool, which is the departmental priority #3. Mr. Royther stated that four tennis cou r ts have been opened a t Sinclair, and another four outdoor handball courts will be opened. The bathhouse is badly needed, as the arran g ement to use the facilities in the school is not working. I t necessitates at least three staff persons to properly supe r vise the operation now, and is an added expense. Mr. Royther briefly discussed the #6 priority, a community building. The Municipal Facilities study estimates a cost of $2,200,000. The Dep a rtment estimates a cost of $1,890,000. Mr. Royther stated that the difference in estimated costs reflects a community building with recreational and civic facilities versus a communit y building with only recreational activities. Mr. Royther noted that the City has a population of 35,000 persons , but this population increases to approxima~ely · 100,000 persons during the working hours. Mr. Royther noted, -10- as an example, that the BEAF program which was geared to the businessmen, had to be discontinued because the location where the program was held is being used for the school basketball program. Mr. Royther then stated that an ice arena has been proposed to be ~onstructed in 1978, with estimated development costs of $375,000o Mr. Royther stated there is need for an arena, and that it could well be a part of the community centero Mr. Royther stated that the #10 priority is the lighting of the High School ball field; this would attr8ct older children for evening ball games, and they have three teams that could make use of the field at the present time. An indoor rifle range, proposed for 1979, was discussed. The estimated cost is $165,000o This range would accommodate ten spots, and could also be accommodated in the community center, in the basement of the structure. Mr. Royther stated that with the new rules and regulations on hunting, sportsmen do need a place for shooting practice. Mrs. Wade asked if the nB tter of a shooting range had been discussed with Chief Hamilton and Chief Morgan? Assistant City Manager Nollenberger stated that he has discussed the location of the outdoor shooting range at the Englewood/Littleton Fire Training Facility site with both chiefs, and they have looked at the site. Both chiefs seem to feel that something can be worked out in coordination with the City of Littleton. It is anticipated at this time, that this would be a police facility that would be used by five or six entities, and would not leave time for recreational shooting. Mr. Romans stated that his Department is more concerned with an indoor range anyway. Mr. Royther then discussed Priority #11, the acquisition of a Mountain Park o This is proposed f or 1979, at an estimated cost of $170,000. Mr. Romans pointed out that this could be leased land, and would not necessarily have to be purchased by the City at this time. Mr. George Pearson then discussed Capital Improvement requests pertaining to park development. Mr o Pearson stated that the #4 priority of the Parks & Recreation Department is Centennial Park Shore Development. Mr. Pearson stated that the lake in Centennial Park is where the County has a gravel mining operation. The request is for development in 1976 and 1977; it is hoped the County would be finished with the mining operation by that time. They propose a fishing pier, boating facilities, etc. Also proposed is a garden area, and a wildlife area. Mr. Pearson stated that priority #8, also pertains to Centennial ~ Park, namely an expansion of the park to the north and west. ~ This is proposed for 1978 for development; the Department is in the process of acquiring the land now. The development -11- would provide tennis courts, softball fields, and a natural area and trail system along the river. The project cost estimate is $200,000. Mr. Pearson stated that priority #5 is the Emerson Street Mini-Park. This would provide much needed park and open space in the northeast area of the City. The mini-park will have grass, play apparatus and a picnic area. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the Emerson Street Mini-park is included in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Pearson then discussed Departmental Priority #14, the Bates/Logan Park improvement. The Parks & Recreation Depart- ment is involved in only a portion of the Capital Improvement program requests for Bates/Logan Park, which will be a multi- use between the Parks Department, ptilities Department and Public Works Department. The total proposal would encompass storm drainage, water storage, and park facilities. The Parks Department is interested in acquiring additional properties to expand the park use. Mrs. Pierson asked how title to these properties would be obtained? Mr. Romans stated that the property is appraised by at least two independent appraisers, and as a rule, agreement on purchase price can be reached amicably with the property owners. Condemnation can be used if necessary. Mr. Pearson stated that the Parks Department #7 priority is an addition to Cushing Park. Mr . Pearson stated that Cushing Park needs to be expanded to provide the facilities needed in the northwest portion of the City. Mr. Pearson stated that the Department had originally considered purchasing land from Mr. Von Frellick immediately to the west of Cushing Park; however, appraisals of the property indicated it was financially totally impractical. Mr. Pearson stated the Department is now considering property to the north of the present Cushing Park; some means will have to be devised for crossing Dartmouth Avenue. Mr. Pearson stated the Department is considering a swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic area, landscaping and open area for the expansion. Mr . Royther noted there have been many requests for a swimming pool in this part of the City . Mr. Pearson discussed development of McLellan Reservoir. The staff proposed development to include hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing, and landscaping. Mr. Pearson stated that the City of Englewood should develop this site, and retain control of the site. South Suburban has also expressed considerable interest in developing the site. Mr. Martin stated that he understood Littleton was considering annexation of this area; he questioned the possibility of a joint venture between the two cities in the development of this area. ~r . Pearson reiterated he felt it necessary that the City of Englewood re- tain control of the area. Mr. Nollenberger stated that the annexation of the area to Littleton is proceeding on Englewood's initiative. Mr. Nollenberger stated there would be a meeting the afternoon of August 20th, and one of the things to be dis- cussed would be the right of the City of Englewood to develop the park. -12- Mro Romans then discussed projects for the ECBC. One of the projects is the beautification of Little Dry Creek through Englewood. Mr. Romans stated that he felt any effort at beautification of the Creek now would be a waste of time until there is some form of f lood control. Mr. Romans stated he would recommend a temporary trail beautification program along the .Creek. He suggested planting some trees along the trail system following the Creek, and recommended the purchase of two pieces of property: the old Graham furni t ure store, more recently used as a surplus store ; and the second property, the apartment house at the intersection of Bannock, Hampden and U.S. 285. Mr. Nollenberger pointed out that City Council has authorized a study of Little Dry Creek by Sellards & Grigg; he also noted that an application has been filed for a liquor license for a teen-age night club in the surplus store building. Mr. Romans stated that he would propose a trail system only along Big Dry Creek; this trail system could tie into the system through part o f Littleton. MroRomans stated the Centennial-Bicentennial flower beds would be located at the Broadway/U.S. 285 intersection. It is pro- posed that the beds will be planted in the ECBC symbol o After the Centennial celebration is over, the beds could be planted to display the City Mark. A brief recess was called at 9:30 p om. The meeting was reconvened , and Mr. Charles Carroll, Director of Utilities, presented the Capital Improvement Project requests from his Department. Mr. Carroll stated that his department employs 45 people in 1975, part of the employees paid through the water fund, and part of the employees paid through the sewer fund. Mr. Carroll stated that the 1975 budget for the Water Fund will be $1,400,000 with little more than half in operating expenses. The Sewer Fund is $3,900,000, with 3.3 in capital outlays , such as the Littleton/Englewood Sewage Treatment Plant. Mr. Carroll stated that the Water and Sewer Funds are kept separate from the rest of the governmental funds. 'The Depart- ment operates on the funds they receive f rom water and sewer taps, and other revenues the Department receives for providing service .to customers. Mr. Carroll stated that four different programs have been presented based on a metered system, a partially metered system, an austere metered system, and an austere partially metered system. The programs are based on an assumption of a service population of 50,000 people, and that approximately the same amount of water will continue to be used. Mro Carroll stated that i f either of the above assumptions are incorrect, it would a ff ect the Capital Improvement Program requests. Mr. Carroll stated that the estimated costs given are based on the 197 5 dollar values o Mr . Carroll stated that each of the four proposals has a dif f erent priority rating tt of individual projects. Mr. Carroll stated that the initial plan, a metered system, would cost $9,362,000 with $3,800,000 financed through revenue bonds. The Department expects to realize $350,000 per year from sale of surplus water; this would carry through no matter which proposal the Department determined tq follow. '-, Mr •. Carroll stated that the matter of Water Rights Transfers is not given a priority, but it is something tha -has to be done. Mr. Carroll stated that it is estimated to cost $100,000 over a three year period to investigate the wate rights. Mr. Carroll stated that water rights are more valuable to the City when there are different points of diversion. Mr. Carroll then discussed the #1 priority, that of reloc~ ing the McLellan Pump Station. Mr. Carroll stated that the flooa of 1969 changed the channel of the .South Platte River, and the pump station has not been useable for five years. Mr. Carroll stated that the reservoir will accommodate 6,000 acre feet of water storage. Mr. Carroll discussed the agreement with the City of Denver , whereby Englewood is allowed to take water from the South Platte River in exchange for the West Slope water rights which were developed by Englewood. He stated that it is proposed to place the pump station on the City Ditch; water could then be taken from Chatfield right down the City Ditch to the Allen Filter Plant, or pump it to McLellan for storage. The #2 priority, a Filter for the Backwash Disposal, was then discussed. Mr. Carroll stated that new EPA regulations on water and waste water treatment will mean the City can no longer dump into the South Platte River from the waste water treatment plant. Mr. Carroll stated that if this project is not done, they will have to operate the plant under a permit system, and they will have to have a new way to handle sludge by 1977. The #3 project, Metering, would be done over a three-year period according to Mr. Carroll. Mr. Carroll stated that he did not think this would be done in the near future. Mr. Carroll stated that the City Ditch is an open irrigation ditch from Chatfield to the Denver City Park; the City took title to the Ditch through Englewood to the head gate about five years ago. Plans are to abandon the Union Avenue intake from the South Platte River , and to pipe the City Ditch from Chatfield Dam to the Allen Filter Plant. If the pipeline is not installed, an inflatable weir will have to be constructed at the Union Avenue intake. Mr. Carroll stated that the weir would be deflated in time of flooding. The weir would probably have to be replaced every six years or so. Expansion cf. the Allen Filter Plant, Priority #5, was discussed. Mr. Carroll stated that the present plant would not be able to handle an increased volume of water, and the equipment is aged. !° -14- Mr.Carroll stated that Priority #6 is expansion of the Allen Pump Station, projected for 1977. Priority #7, Rehabilitation and relining of 12" mains, was discussed. Mr. Carroll stated this is a maintenance item, and would be putting cement lining in the old water lines. Modification of piping at the overhead storage booster pump station, Priority #8, was considered. Mr. Carroll stated the storage station accommodates 1,200 gallons of treated water. The capacity will have to be increased if the treatment plant capacity is increased, and . the pipes will have to be enlarged to assure good water pressure . Mr. Carroll stated that Priority #9, Increase of overhead storage booster pump station capac~ty, is the second stage of Priority #8. Priority #10, a storage reservoir in the B a tes /Logan Park was then discussed. Mr. Carroll stated the northeast area of the City frequently experiences a water shortage; the engineering consultants recommended a water stor age reservoir be located in the immediate area to help alleviate the frequent water shortages. Mr. Carroll stated that the site being considered for the water reservoir is the Bates /Logan Park. The reservoir would be an underground installation, with a small pumping station, in the general location of the existing pumping station. Mr. Carroll stated there would be a concrete cover to the ~ reservoir, which could be used as tennis courts or for some other recreational purpose. Priority #11, annual water main replacements, is a recurring item. Mr. Carroll stated they are trying to replace the undersized 4" mains, and trying to loop lines where possible to increase water pressure. This is estimated at $110,000 per year. Priority #12, is not actually on the Capital Improvement request list, but is a study on corrosion o f lines, and corrosion pro- tection. Mr. Carroll stated that the iron pipes will corrode both within and without. Mr. Carroll stated the corrosion within the pipe is caused by the mineral content of the water . Corrosion outside the pipe is caused b y what they call "hot" soil, and will "burn" in through the pipe; Mr . Carroll stated that he felt the study and steps to provide protection against corrosion will cost approximately $25,000 . Mr. Carroll stated that the projects will probably necessitate an increase in the rates charged f or water and sewer treatment; a rate increase is needed now to keep up witrr the operating costs. The amount o f increase will depend on the amount of revenues realized from sale o f surplus wate r . Mr. Carroll stated that approximately 1 6% of the customers of the Water Department are metered; there a re 10,300 customers, and approximately 1,600 on meters. Mr. Carroll stated that .e • I I -15..:_ I i 1 ! ;, I 1 I 1 :~ all residences with more than three units are all business and industrial development. All are metered. I ' ,, metered, 1 as is i'! new custbmers f, I , . i ;' Discussion on the proposed projects ensued. Mr. Carro~l stated that the storage reservoir proposed for the Bates/Loga Par~: wouJd be underground; the size of the reservoir would e , . approximately 350' x 125'. I Mrs. Pierson inquired as to the life expectancy of the 1 Broadway water lines. Mr. Carroll stated the Broadway lines could be expected to last approximately 75 years total, or probably another 25 years from this date. The relocation of the McLellan Pump Station was briefly discussed again, as was the filter for the ~ackwash Disposal. Mr. Tanguma asked why this project was not moved up to 1976? Mr. Carroll stated it could not be financed until 1977 0 Mr. Carroll dis- cussed budgetary problems they have experienced this year on items they were told needed no additional funding. The matter of metering was further discussed. Mr. Carroll stated that it is a known fact that the use of meters does reduce the consumption of water, estimated to be by approximately 25%. Further brief discussion followed. Mr. Martin expressed the appreciation o f the Commission to Mr. Carroll for his presentation. Mr. Martin noted that City Council had defeated an Ordinance to abolish the Department of Community Development at their meeting of August 18, 1975 0 Mr o Nollenberger stated that recruitment for a Director would begin immediately. The study session disbanded a t 10:30 P om o Gertrude Go Welty Recording Secretary • MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: August 19, 1975 SUBJECT: Amendment of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.8, Definitions. RECOMMENDATION: Jones moved: Smith seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.8, Definitions, be amended to include the following definition of "Party W::ill". "Party Wall. A common or shared structural separation between abutting dwelling, business or industrial units or buildings, which may be centered on ona building lot or between ahltting dwelling, business or industrial units or buildings on either side of a lot line; the main purpose of which is to act as a support for the building and as a positive fire separation between the contiguous dwelling units or buildings." AYES: Parker; Pierson; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin NAYS: None ABSENT: Brown The motion carried. Respectfully submitted, By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission . ·~ertrude G. W~lty Recording Secretary I I I ' I I