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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-19 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGL EWOO D PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 19, 1975 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Martin at 8:00 P.M. Members Present: Brown; Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Smith; Tanguma; Wade Supinger, Ex-officio Members Absent: Lentsch; Weist Also Present: Assistant City Attorney Lee; Assistant Director Romans, Associate Planner House Chairman Martin noted that inasmuch as new members have not yet been appointed to the Commission, the re-organizat ion of the Commission will be deferred until next meeting at least. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Martin stated that Minutes of January 21, 1975, were to be considered for approval. Brown moved: Tanguma seconded: The Minutes of January 21, 1975, be approved as written. AYES: Jones; Jorgenson; Martin; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Brown NAYS: None ABSENT: Lentsch; Weist The motion carried. III. JOHN J. LITTLEHORN Subdivision Waiver CASE #5-75 Mr. Supinger stated the property to be considered for a waiver to the Subdivision Regulations is located on the southwest corner of West Quincy Avenue and South Lipan Street. The property owner, Mr. Littlehorn, proposes to divide the parcel into six residential building sites that will comply with the existing R-1-C Zone classification. There will be one parcel which fronts on West Quincy Avenue, with the dimensions 42' x 300', which will remain undeveloped under the proposal. Mr. Supinger stated the staff has recommended approval of the request based on the conditions that (1) The westerly parceL which fronts on West Quincy Avenue shall remain free of debris and shall not be used for storage of materials ; and (2) A one foot reservation on the east side of the property will have to be cleared before Building Permits can be issued. -2- Zoning of the adjoining and surrounding area was briefly dis- cussed. Mr. Jones asked if the zone district boundaries followed property lines or was it a line extension from the north side of Quincy? Mrs. Romans stated the line was extended from north of Quincy but the R-1-C District does encompass all the houses in the Jensen Subdivision. Mr. Tanguma asked the width of Lipan in this area? Mrs. Romans stated there is a 50 ft. roadway on South Lipan. Mr s . Wade asked if there were any problems in releasing the one foot reservation on the west side of South Lipan in this block? Mr. Littlehorn stated there is no problem regarding the one foot reservation; he worked this matter out with Mr. Jenson, who originally financed the paving of the street and placed the one foot reservation on the site. Mr. Martin asked Mr. Littlehorn if there would be any problem obtaining the houses from the First National Bank property as he has planned? Mr. Littlehorn stated that if he could not obtain these homes, he would get others, or build. Mr. Brown asked if garages were to be provided for the houses? Mr. Littlehorn stated he does not anticipate garages on the rear of the lots; if the house has an attached garage, it will be moved as a unit. Mr. Supinger noted that provision will have to be made for off-street parking, but it need not be in an enclosed structure. Mrs. Wade asked about future plans for the 300' x 42' strip on the rear of the proposed building sites? Mr. Littlehorn stated at this point it is strictly speculation; it would be possible to combine this strip of land with property to the west and apply for either multi-family zoning or industrial zoning. Mr. Jones asked if there might be any problem meeting the side yard setbacks considering t he size of the houses on the First National Bank property? Mr . Supinger stated that a Building Permit cannot be issued if the house to be moved doe s not meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; it was noted that the homes on the First National Bank property were constructed under the R-1 -C Zone District; the land is zoned for commercial use now. Mr. Tanguma asked about utilities access; would there need to be an easement for poles on the rear of the property? Mr. Littlehorn stated that an easement for utilities would be no problem. Mr. Jones asked i f there should be some mention of need and provision for utility easements as part of this sub- division waiver? Mrs. Romans noted that the information had been sent to all interested utility departments and companies; not one had indicated a need for easement facilities. Access is available from the right-of-way . -3- Mr. Brown asked when Mr. Littlehorn felt the development would be completed? He asked if possibly it would be ready for the new school year? Mr. Littlehorn stated that he is working on it now; he has made application to FHA and will complete the project as soon as possible. Brief discussion followed. Jones moved: Smith seconded: The application for waiver to the Subdivision Regulations on the following described parcel be approved: Commencing 30 ft. South of the NE Corner of the E 1/2 of E 1/2 of N 1/2 of N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 9 T. 5 S. R. 68 W., thence West 167 ft.; thence South 300 ft.; thence East 167 ft.; thence North 300 ft. to the point of beginning, except roads and rights-of-way, County of Arapahoe, State of Colorado. This action is based on the following conditions: (1) The west parcel, dimensions of 42' x 300', shall be kept free of debris and shall not be used for the storage of materials. (2) A one foot reservation on the east side of the property shall be cleared prior to issuance of Building Permits. AYES: Jorgenson; Martin; Smith; Tanguma; Wade; Brown; Jones NAYS: None ABSENT: Lentsch; Weist The motion carried. IV. MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REVIEW .COMMITTEE. Mr. Supinger stated he would like to suggest that possibly the Commission request a joint meeting with members of the City Council and members of the Multi-Family Development Standards Review Committee. Mr. Supinger stated that he felt the work session would give everyone an opportunity to discuss the pro- posal in depth, and to ask any questions they might have re- garding the recommendations. Mr. Martin stated he felt the study session was a good idea; he asked that a letter be prepared over his signature requesting a study session with the City Council and members of the Multi- Family Development Standards Review Committee. Discussion followed. Mr. Brown noted there will be new members of the Commission appointed shortly, and that the study session should be timed to take this matter into account. Mr. Jones pointed out there were separate recommendations re- garding Design Review and the recommended revisions on amend- ment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. -4- V. ADDENDUM TO STREET WIDTH AND RIGHT-OF-WAY MAP. Mr. Supinger stated the purpose of this memorandum is to make note of possible areas that will need special attention when revising the Master Street Plan. Mr. Jones stated that he felt revision of the Master Street Plan was a very important task, and he wanted to see the Commission make recommendations on the matter of the streets and he also wanted to see City Council provide funding in the . ,. 1976 budget for implementation of the Master Street Plan. Budgeting matters were discussed; Mr. Jorgenson asked if funds would be available from Urban Development for work on implementing the Master Street Plan? Mr. Supinger stated he did not think funds would be available except in limited cases. Mr. Martin stated he felt the success of Englewood is tied to the review of the Master Street Plan, and the sooner the revision is undertaken the better. VI. MOVEMENT AND DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES. Mr. Supinger stated that since the date the memorandum was written, the staff has been in contact with one house-mover, a Mr. Ryberg. Mr. Supinger stated that Mr. Ryberg did not feel the regulations, as proposed, were unreasonable, but did feel if regulations such as performance bonds were to be im- posed on house-movers, they should also be imposed on construction of new dwelling units. Discussion followed. Mr. Lee indicated he thought it would be proper to consider the house movers and construe on peop e in. one class for the matter of performance bonds, etc. Mr. Jones noted that the last time this was discussed before the Commission, there were some fears expressed that it might be too stringent and house movers might not do business in Englewood. He stated that in reviewing the proposed ordinance again, it seems there is a dual responsibility of the owner and the mover; the responsibility does not lie totally with the mover. Discussion followed. Mr. Lee stated that it would not be the responsibility of the mover to see that the foundation is constructed for a structure which is to be moved; however, a permit cannot be issued until such foundation is constructed. Mr. Lee pointed out that the structure, once moved and placed on the foundation, must also be hooked up to utilities and meet the housing code; it was felt, in discussion with Mr. Supinger, that to require the mover to file his performance bond to cover all these items as well as covering the actual move, is too restrictive on the mover. Perhaps a performance bond should also be required of the property 6wner which could ensure the construction of the foundation, the hooking up to utilities, and bringing the structure up to housing code; the performance bond filed by the mover could then be released once the responsibilities of the mover are completed. . ... -5- Mr. Jones suggeste d t hat pos s ibly the proposed ordinance should be redrafted and submitted for Commission review. He asked if it was required the Commission h o ld a public hearing on this matter? Mr. Supinger stated that it is no t required, but the staff would strongly suggest that a public hearing be held. Discussion followe d. Mr . Jones asked if there should be provisions in the proposal giving a completion time for moves. Mr. Supinger stated this provision is presently contained in the proposal: structures may not be placed on blocks more than 48 hours prior to the approved moving time and the site will have to be filled and graded within 48 hours f o l lowing the moving of the structure. VII . DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Supinger noted that the 4th Colorado Regional Urban Con- ference will be held April 24th and 25th; there is a $25 registration fee. Former New York City Mayor John Lindsay will be one of the featured speakers. Members of the Commission who are interested in attending are asked to notify th e Offic e. Mr. Supinger stated that a communication from Parks & Recreat i on Director Romans indicated that the Parks Commission would like an opportunity to go into the proposed Bicycle Trails Report in greater depth; this will require additional time. Mr. Supinger stated that the Council of Governments Annual Dinner meeting is scheduled for March 19, 1975, at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Henderson, Colorado. Reservations must be submitted by March 14th; no cancellations are permitted after March 17th. Members interested in attending are asked to notify the office. The ASPO Conference will be in Vancouver, Brit~sh Columbia April 12th thru April 17th. Mr. Supinger stated that he was attending this conference. The Commission does have funds budgeted for one person to attend; designation of that person must be made soon. Mr. Supinger stated that he would like to notify the Commission that Mr. Stueven House has been up-graded to the position of Associate Planner through competitive examination. Mr. Supinger stated that he has been working with representatives of Downtown Denver, Inc. and a group from Colorado Springs to draft enabling legislation to permit creation of downtown development authorities. Mr. Supinger stated there will be another meeting of this group Friday; the proposed legislation will be introduced in the legislature this session . VIII . COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr . Brown asked about progress on the appraisal of the land p r o p osed as a parking lot for Cinderella City employees? -6- Mr. Supinger stated that the appraisal has not yet been sub- mitted; he stated he understood there was a matter on the time that would be allowed for the appraisal and difficulty in finding an appraiser who would and could do it within the time frame. Mr. Martin discussed a temporary structure for the Majestic Savings which has been placed at the northwest corner of South Broadway and West Belleview Avenue. .... . Mr. Jorgenson stated he had attended the Colorado Open Land Foundation conference, and has submitted a report to the Com- mission on items covered. He stated he appreciated the opportunity to attend this conference, and hoped other members would derive some information from his report. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.