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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-02 PZC MINUTES- • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 2, 1988 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carson at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Russell, Hanson, Draper, Fish, Carson, Schultz, Such, Barbre. Romans, Ex-officio. Members absent: None. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. January 19, 1988. Mr. Carson stated that the Minutes of January 19, 1988 were to be considered for approval. Barbre moved: Russell seconded: The Minutes January 19, 1988 be approved as written. AYES NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Such, Barbre, Russell, Hanson, None. None. Schultz, Draper, and Fish. Carson. The motion carried. III. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS. Chairman Carson stated the Findings of Fact for January 19, 1988 were to be considered for approval. Hanson moved: Barbre seconded: The Findings of Fact in Case #1-88 be approved as written. AYES NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Such, Barbre, Russell, Hanson, Carson. None. None. Schultz, Draper, and Fish. The motion carried. Barbre moved: Russell seconded: The Findings of Fact in Case #1-88 be approved as written. AYES NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Such, Barbre, Russell, Hanson, Carson. None . None. Schultz, Draper, and Fish. -1 - The motion carried. IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Chairman Carson stated that the floor was open for nominations for Chairman. Russell moved: Such seconded: That Mr. Hanson be nominated for Chairman of the Commission. There being no further nominations, the Commissioners voted as follows: AYES NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Such, Barbre, Russell, Hanson, Carson, Draper and Fish. None. None. Schultz. Mr. Hanson was elected as Chairman for 1988, and he assumed the Chair. Russell moved: Carson seconded: That Mr. Barbre be nominated for the office of Vice Chairman. There being no further nominations, the Commissioners voted as follows: AYES NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Such, Russell, Hanson, Carson, Draper and Fish. None. None. Schultz, Barbre. V. LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. Mrs. Romans stated that the Landscape Ordinance had been passed two years ago, and several changes in the ordinance were recommended in April by the Commis- sion to the City Council. The Council voted to return the ordinance to the Commission for further study after several issues were raised by the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce . . Sev eral of the Commission members met with the Governmental Affairs Committee of The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce, and that committee submitted a list of proposed amendments which were considered by the Commission at the October 6, 1987 meeting. Some of the changes were incorporated, and the Com- mission voted to consider those amendments at a public hearing held on February 17, 1988 . For the benefit of the new members, Chairman Hanson went over the ordinance, pointing out changes which the Commission had made after considering the recommendations of the Chamber of Commerce. VI. PUBLIC FORUM. Gus Guerin, 2995 South Ogden, asked what circumstances would trigger the Land- scape Ordinance. Mrs. Romans said a change of use, a new development, or the remodeling of a structure which would increase the floor area by 403 or more. -2 - - • • • .1 • • • VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans said that she had received a call from RTD concerning HB 1249, and that a representative of RTD will speak to the Commission concerning this Bill following the public hearing on February 17. Mrs. Romans said she would set up a meeting with the new members and the As- sistant City Attorney. Assistant City Attorney Nancy Reid has been assigned by City Attorney DeWitt to attend Planning Commission meetings whenever her legal assistance will be required. Mr. Hanson asked to be notified of the meeting with the Attorney and the new members. VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mrs. Russell thanked Mr. Carson for having served as Chairman during the past year. Mr. Carson thanked the staff for their assistance. The new members were welcomed. Mrs. Russell discussed the need for Park and Ride lots. Mrs . Romans suggested that the Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed this year and the Commission might wish to include Park and Ride as a consideration. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m . -3 - .,-