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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-07 PZC MINUTES• • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 7, 1989 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Acting Chairman William Draper at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mr. Draper introduced the new members, W. Mark Barber and Thomas Gerl i ck. Marjorie Becker has also been appointed, but was unable to attend this meeting because of a prior commitment. Patricia Crow, City Clerk, swore in the new members. It was noted that Ms. Becker's term wi 11 expire in 1991, and the other two members have full four year terms. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 11, 1989 Carson moved: Fish seconded: The Minutes of January 11, 1989 be approved as written. All eight members voted in the affirmative, and the Chairman ruled the Minutes were approved as written. III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS . The Chairman stated that this is the meeting at which officers are chosen for the coming year and asked for nominations for Chairman. Carson moved: Schultz seconded: Mr. Volkema's name be placed in nomination for Chairman. Draper moved: Tobin seconded: Mr. Fish's name be placed in nomination for Chairman. There were no further nominations. The Chairman asked for a secret ba 11 ot, the members voted, and the Secretary counted the votes and reported the vote to the Chairman. The Chairman declared that Mr. Volkema would be Chairman of the Planning Commission for 1989. Carson moved: Draper seconded: Mr. Fish's name be placed in nomination for Vice Chairman. There were no further nominations, and Mr. Fish was elected unanimously by a voice vote. The formal meeting was adjourned and the members reconvened in the Community Room. Mr. Vol kema thanked Mr. Draper for conducting the meeting, and took over as Chairman . IV. DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS. -1 - • • • Richard Wanush, Director of Community Development welcomed the new members and congratulated the new officers. He noted the goals of the City Council and the Planning Commission which had been included in the packet. He suggested that the Commission concentrate on the Comprehensive Plan, housing and economic development during 1989. He noted that the City is fully built, and that the decreasing of the sales tax receipts is a problem. V. UPDATES. Fl ood Pl a in. Mr. Wanush stated that on the 22nd of February the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the changes in the Flood Plain Ordinance. Mr. Wanush, Harold J. Stitt and Densel Ragland addressed the changes and how they will affect the City of Englewood. Ms. Ragland explained how the changes made to Little Dry Creek and the South Platte have affected the Flood Plain Map. Also discussed were "Flood Danger" areas which may flood, but are not desig- nated by the Federal agencies as "Flood Plains". It was also noted that only two methods of construction are approved for building in Flood Plains under the new ordinance--the building may be raised or it may be flood-proofed. Plaza Ordinance. Mr. Wanush and Susan Hirsch described changes which have been made to the pro- posed Plaza Ordinance. The scope has been narrowed to the Plaza only, and nearby merchants will be contacted concerning possible competition. The Or- dinance should be returned to the Commission in March . Code Review Committee Mr. Wanush described a new Task Force which is meeting to revise the nuisance ordinances in regard to property and individual rights, education, enforcement and compliance. It will include trash, snow removal, trash removal, recre- ational vehicles and commercial vehicles. The City Council formally appointed the Task Force at its February 6 meeting. Staff wil 1 be represented on the commit tee, but wi 11 not vote. It wil 1 meet twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. Sign Code. Ms. Hirsch said the staff has been working on reorgan1z1ng the Sign Code to make it easier to understand and to enforce. The Third Party Sign is being considered, possibly as a Conditional Use. The issues will be discussed with the Commission before the entire Ordinance is presented. This discussion may take place on February 22. Housing. There has been no response to an advertisement for volunteers for a Housing Task Force. Mr. Draper and Ms. Tobin will be the representatives of the Plan- ning Commission when the Task Force forms. Swedish Medical Center . Mr. Wanush updated the Commission on the Planned Development for Swedish Medi- cal Center. If the matter is returned to the Commission, a hearing could be -2 - • • • scheduled for March 21. The Commission agreed to hold a Public Hearing on that date if the matter is remanded. VI. PUBLIC FORUM. No public was present. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Wanush again welcomed the new members of the Commission. VIII. COMMISSIONERS' CHOICE. Mr. Carson asked that the Staff check on the Fireplace ordinance. Mr. Carson asked for an explanation of a resolution passed by Council concern- ing the rules for attendance. Mr. Wanush said that the Commission should form its own guidelines, inform Council as to those guidelines, and take action as a Commission if a member violates those guidelines. He suggested that this issue be addressed at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Sher)iROUsses, Recording Secretary -3 -