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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-08-16 PZC MINUTES-.· • • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 16, 1988 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City of Englewood Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman Doyet Barbre. Members present: Draper, Fish, Schultz, Such, Volkema, Barbre, Carson, Tobin Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Hanson Also present: Assistant Director of Community Development D. A. Romans Wayne Oakley, Streets Superintendent, Public Works Rick Kahm, Office Engineer, Engineering Services II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. August 2, 1988 Chairman Barbre stated that the Minutes of August 2, 1988 were to be con- sidered for approval . Mr. Fish asked that the Minutes be amended on Page 1 to reflect that he was in attendance at the meeting. Carson moved: Tobin seconded: The Minutes of August 2, 1988 be approved as amended on Page 1. AYES: NAYS: Fish, Schultz, None Such, Volkema, Barbre, Carson, Draper, Tobin ABSENT: Hanson ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. III. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #8-88 South Pecos Street Vacation Chairman Barbre stated that the Findings of Fact on the vacation of the west 30 feet of the 2400 block of South Pecos Street were to be considered for approval. Carson moved: Such seconded: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Schultz, None Hanson None The Findings of Fact on Case #8-88 be approved as written. Such, Volkema, Barbre, Carson, Draper, Fish, Tobin -1 - 1 1,,: The motion carried. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT Vacation of a portion of R.O.W. in 3300 Block South Elati Street CASE #10-88 Chairman Barbre stated that the Findings of Fact on the vacation of a portion of the right-of-way in the 3300 block of South Elati Street were to be con- sidered for approval. Fish moved: Carson seconded: The Findings of Fact on Case #10-88 be approved as written . AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Such, Volkema, None Hanson None Barbre, Carson, Draper, Fish, Schultz, Tobin The motion carried. v. FINDINGS OF FACT Vacation/Dedication of Utility Easements within Girard Place Subdivision CASES #11-88 AND #12-88 Chairman Barbre stated that the Findings of Fact for Cases #11-88 and #12-88 , relating to the vacation and dedication of certain utility easements within the Girard Place Subdivision, were to be considered for approval. Carson moved : Fish seconded: The Findings of Fact for Cases #11 -88 and #12-88 be ap- proved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Volkema, None Hanson None Barbre, Carson, Draper, Fish, Schultz , Such, Tobin The motion carried. VI. FINDINGS OF FACT Dedication of R.O.W . and Utility Easement within the Girard Place Subdivision. CASE #13-88 Chairman Barbre stated that the Findings of Fact for Case #13-88, relating to the dedication of right-of -way and a utility easement within the Girard Place Subdivision, were to be considered for approval. Fish moved: Schultz seconded: The Find i ngs of Fact on Case #13-88 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Barbre, Carson , Draper, Fish, Schultz , Such, Tobin, Volkema None Hanson None -2 - ·. • • • ..... • • • The motion carried . Senior Planner Susan Hirsch entered the meeting. VII. SLURRY SEAL/PAVING PROGRAM Wayne Oakley, Streets Superintendent Rick Kahm, Office Engineer Mrs. Romans stated that at a previous meeting, members of the Commission had expressed an interest in the Paving District Programs, and that she had asked Mr . Oakley, Streets Superintendent, and Mr. Kahm, Office Engineer, to attend this meeting to discuss the paving/overlay/slurry seal program that is used by the City of Englewood. Mr. Oakley addressed the Commission, and discussed the City's preventive main- tenance program and street construction program. Paving Districts were begun in the City in the mid 1950's, which entailed the "construction" of streets in the Paving Districts. The Program progressed to where the majority of the streets had been "constructed", and the City was into a ''repair mode" to keep up with the deterioration of the streets . The City is now trying to concen- trate on preventive maintenance rather than the repair of streets. Mr. Oakley discussed the research that the Street Department/Public Works Department/ Engineering Services Department staff have conducted to determine a preventive maintenance program that will provide the best maintenance service for the money expended. Mr . Oakley stated that the initial street construction design projected a life -span of 20 years for streets; this has been expanded to 32 years with proper repair, and with the repair and maintenance program that is now in use staff feels that a usage time for streets can be extended to 40 years without requiring major repair/reconstruction work. Mr. Rick Kahm addressed the Commission, and pointed out that the design stan- dards used in the 50's for street construction are still in use today; this requires a 6" base with 2" asphalt overlay for residential streets, and an 8" base and 3" asphalt overlay on business/industrial streets. Mr. Kahm dis- cussed the need to provide a proper sealant on the streets, because it is the moisture which seeps into the paving that causes cracking. Mr. Kahm also dis- cussed several methods which have been tried to provide this proper sealant, including a petro-mat fabric which was rolled on the street; this proved to be extremely expensive. The chip-seal method has been used, but motorists have to contend with the loose gravel on the streets for a period of time. The staff became interested in the slurry seal method in the early 1980's, and have been experimenting with this procedure for some time. Mr. Kahm pointed out that the mixture which was used in the 1986 Program was a failure, and has not worn well at all. The 1987 Program used a different mixture, and appears to be quite successful. Mr. Kahm stated that the mixture uses crude oil, an emulsion, and granite chips . Mr. Kahm stated that the granite chips are ob- tained from Golden, and the other raw products come from Vicksburg, Mississip - pi. The testing of the mixture has been done in Dayton, Ohio, and the con- tractor is brought in from Little Rock , Arkansas because local paving contrac- tors are not experienced in dealing with this type of seal. The application of this seal makes use of one specific machine, which is also brought in from Arkansas, and the mixture is proportionately mixed right in the machine. Streets can be reopened to traffic within 4 hours, and there has been no evidence of "bleeding" of the mixture during the hot weather . -3 - Mr. Kahm discussed the financial aspects of this program, and stated that it is more cost effective to "import" the raw materials, the contractor and the machine than it would be to buy a machine for use by the City crews for a very short time every year. Also, until other municipalities are convinced of the workability of this slurry seal preventive maintenance program, local contrac- tors will not e~pend the funds to acquire the proper machines and raw material used in the sealant. Mr. Oakley and Mr. Kahm presented a slide show of the street paving/street maintenance program, and displayed samples of the different types of street surfacing to the Commission. Discussion ensued. Mr. Oakley and Mr. Kahm excused themselves from the meeting. Mr. Schultz discussed his frustration with the utility companies that make street cuts in newly resurfaced streets, and do a very poor patch job on the cut. Mrs. Romans suggested that perhaps there would be something in the franchise agreement which could require that a patch job be of the same material used on the street surfacing. Mr. Wanush pointed out that permits have to be issued to allow a street cut, and there are standards set forth on that permit. He stated that staff would check into this, and report back to the Commission. VIII. A. PLANNING COMMISSION ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION B-2 Zone District. • Mrs. Romans submitted to members copies of the proposed changes to the B-2 • Zone District, which changes have been compiled following meetings with the special ad hoc committee appointed to study the B-2 Regulations and their ap- plicability to car dealerships. Mrs. Romans suggested that Commission members might want to study these proposed changes, and be prepared to discuss them at the meeting in September, at which time a date would be set for Public Hear- ing. Mr. Wanush suggested a Public Hearing date for sometime in October. Mrs. Romans pointed out that by amending the B-2 District, this does not al- leviate the necessity for compliance with the provisions of the landscaping ordinance by auto dealers. Discussion ensued. Mr. Carson asked about the impact the amendment of the B-2 regulations might have on the pending suit with Performance Chrysler/Plymouth. Mrs. Romans stated that she had recently discussed this with former City At- torney Olson, who is still involved in the case, and was informed that the City Council has indicated they did not want the City to pursue the matter. Mrs. Romans stated, in response to questions from the Commission, that in several instances the staff has been able to work with the businessman to ob- tain some degree of compliance with the landscaping requirements. Mrs. Tobin asked if landscaping in large planters was acceptable; some businessmen might be willing to provide this type of greenery as opposed to the physical planting of greenery in the ground. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff has worked with people to allow the large planters. -4 - • -- • • • B. Planning Commission Goals Mr. Wanush gave members of the Commission copies of goals they had delineated on June 28. He stated that a number of the Commission goals are very similar to goals which the City Council has considered, and set forth the following for consideration of the Commission as a work program for the next several months. 1. Review Comprehensive Plan 0 Add Economic Development section 0 Major review of the Housing Section 0 Transportation Section 2. Revise Zoning Ordinance 0 Environmental Codes 0 Sign Code 0 B-2 Zone District 0 Other 3. Coordinate with other jurisdictions. DRCOG 0 Sheridan 0 Littleton 0 Arapahoe County Mr. Wanush stated that it is his opinion that the Comprehensive Plan should contain a section on Economic Development. There are several groups that he would suggest be included in the discussion on Economic Development . These groups include the business committee from the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Task Force, which is being expanded to encompass the entire City and not just the downtown area. Mr. Wanush stated that the Housing Section of the Comprehensive Plan is in need of consideration. Is it possible to develop residential areas in the City to entice "move-up" buyers . To do this, the Commission will need to con- sider the standards and sizes for housing in existence, and whether a neigh- borhood will be large enough to create its own "environment'' to attract this type of buyer. Mr. Wanush stated that the Transportation section will address the issues on Santa Fe Drive, South Broadway , RTD, etc. The review of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and environmental codes was discussed. Mr. Wanush stated that the City Council is forming a committee to review all of the codes in the City, and he is of the opinion that the Plan- ning Commission will have a role to play in this issue. Mr. Wanush stated that there are some issues in the Sign Code that need to be considered and possibly revised. The B-2 Zone District should be revised beyond that pro- posed in the revision previously referred to by Mrs. Romans to provide incentives to businesses. Mr. Wanush stated that members of the DRCOG staff will be invited to the Com- mission meetings to discuss the issues that have a metro-wide impact, and meetings will be planned with Sheridan, Littleton, and possibly Arapahoe County. -5 - - Discussion on the upgrading of housing stock ensued. Mr. Wanush stated that the Englewood Housing Authority has purchased a number of properties near the Swedish Medical Center; part of these units will be rehabilitated, and some • will be razed and replaced with modular housing. Part of the properties will be sold and the remainder will be rental units. Mr. Volkema expressed some concern regarding this Housing Authority project. Mr. Volkema also stated that Englewood has some beautiful homes which are located in close proximity to some very poorly maintained homes. Mr. Draper expressed the opinion that the homes that are not well kept are rental units and not owner-occupied. Mrs. Tobin asked what effect the replacement of housing around Swedish Medical Center would have on the tax base. Mr. Wanush stated that the amount of net property tax increase will not be substantial. Mr. Carson asked why the Sign Code was on the list of items to be considered. Mr. Wanush stated that the City Council is concerned about third party or off- premise signs; should they be allowed, or would better street identification be preferable. IX. PUBLIC FORUM. No one was present to address the Commission under Public Forum. X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that the City Council has chosen not to meet on September 6, the day after Labor Day, and has chosen to meet on September 12. She stated that the Commission could, therefore, meet on September 6 which would be the regular meeting date. Messrs. Draper, Fish, and Volkema all indicated that they would not be in at- tendance at the meeting on September 6. Further discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Commission that the meetings in September be scheduled for September 13 and September 20. Mrs. Romans reminded members of the Commission of the City Picnic which is scheduled for August 20 in Belleview Park. XI. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Schultz asked what is being done regarding the suggestion of Dr. Jess Girardi regarding the storage of recreational vehicles. Mrs. Romans stated that this is an issue that would be taken up in the discussion of Environmen- tal Codes. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary I / -6 - • •