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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-10-14 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 14, 1976 5:00 P. M. I. CALL TO ORDER. The City Planning and Zoning Commission met in Special Meeting at 5:00 P.M. to discuss the I-470 Alternatives o Chairman Tanguma presided at the meeting. Members present: Tanguma, Wade, Williams, Jones, Jorgenson, Parker, Ed Smith Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Pierson, Don Smith Also present: Assistant Director Romans; Associate Planner House; District VI Engineer Richard Brasher and Mr. Harvey Atchison from the State Highway Department. II. I-470 ALTERNATIVES. Mr. Wanush directed the attent ion of the Commission to a draft of a resolution which supports the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 Alternative as the I-470 routeo Mr. Wanush noted that the Governor's I-470 Ad Hoc Commission is scheduled to meet on October 22nd. In light of the action taken by that Commission on the Super Grid on October 1st, he felt some recommendation from the Planning Commission should be submitted to City Council by October 18th, so that Council may in turn get a recommendation to the Ad Hoc Commission by October 22nd. Mr. Wanush stated that while the Ad Hoc Commission had "killed" the Super Grid alternative on October 1st, they did leave the option of transfering funds to finance an alternative to the I-470 con- struction. Mr. Brasher stated that when the Highway Department tried to analyze the transfer alternatives, they selected the Super Grid as a feasible alternative to the construction of I-470; however, in public meetings, great concern was voiced over the impact on local communities and the neighborhood disruption which the construction of the Super Grid might cause. Because of these objections, the Ad Hoc Commission killed consideration of the "Super Grid", but did leave the option of transfering funds. Mr. Brasher stated t hat by "transfer", they mean transfering the authority from the Highway Trust Fund to the General Fund --it would not be a direct transfer of funds. The funds would then have to be appropriated by Congress o Mrs. Pierson entered and took her place with the Commission. Mr. Tanguma asked what would h a ppen to the funds that have been designated for the I-470 coIB truction if they are not used? Mr o -2- Brasher stated that these funds would be used on other inter- state systems, possibly in other states. Mr. Jones stated that he understood if, in fact, UMTA did approve the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 route as part of the interstate system, the standards required on the interstate system con- struction are considerably more strict than those for an ex- press-way system. Mr. Jones stated that he felt the impact of an interstate system on Santa Fe and U.S. 285 would be greater on the adjoining communities than if this route were an express- way. Discussion ensued . In response to a question, Mr. Brasher acknowledged there could be an element of risk in the transfer process. He stated that the State Highway Department has received a letter from Mr. Patrocelli, however, which does seem to indicate "that it is money in the bank." Mr. Brasher stated that it is his feeling that the degree of risk is not as great as one might think. The financing would be through the annual appropriation of monies by Congress. If Santa Fe were designated as the inter- state route, it would have to be a full limited access route, with frontage roads. Mr. Jones noted that almost all of the land between Santa Fe and the Platte River would have to be used as part of the right-of-way for the interstate. He questioned if there would be a need for frontage roads along this section? He felt the right-of-way would have to be moved westward to get the proper turning radius for an interchange with U.S. 285 at this loca- tion. Mr. Brasher agreed that the interchange would have to be "smoothed out", and the proper curvature obtained. Mr. Wanush discussed the draft of the resolution which had been given to the Commission; he stated that he feels the resolution sets forth the facts very clearly. Mr. Wanush reviewed the points covered in the resolution, such as pro- jected growth, economics, traffic, housing and so forth. Mr. Wanush stated that one point to remember is that there will be an increase in traffic volumes on the streets of Englewood whether or not the interstate is approved, or whether an alternative is approved. On U.S. 285 between Santa Fe and Broadway, there is an average count of 44,600 vehicles per day at the present time; by the year 2000, the count is estimated at 53,000 vehicles per day. If one of the outer routes for the interstate, such as the airport diagonal route, is approved for the interstate, the estimated count in the year 2000 drops to 52,000 vehicles per day, Both of these estimated counts are at a "level of service F". If the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 alternative is chosen as the interstate route, the count is estimated at 61,000 vehicles per day. Mr. Wanush stated that the Santa Fe route for the interstate does impact heavily on the major streets in Englewood, but that the level of service would still be "F" whether the Santa Fe alternative was chosen or not. He pointed out that the City can anticipate -3- high congestion no matter which route is chosen. Mr. Wanush noted that construction of any one of the outer routes increases the possibility of population and business growth along that route, which could have a negative impact on Englewood. Mr. Wanush stated that he felt economic growth in Englewood should be encouraged, and that the designation of Santa Fe/U.S. 285 as the interstate could provide some encouragement. Mr. Wanush stated that the staff recommends the Commission approve the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 route as the I-470 route, and that the decision on this matter be made at this meeting and forwarded to the City Council. He aded that Santa Fe north of U.S. 285 and U.S. 2 85 will have to be improved whether or not the interstate designation is made and that there is approximately $100,000,000 available that could be reallocated to use for construction on Santa Fe Drive north of U.S. 285. If the Santa Fe route is not chosen as the Alternative, the funds could be used to finance the projects submitted to the Highway Department and the Council of Governments for the Work Program requests. These are the points contained in the pro- posed resolution. Discussion ensued. Mr. Wanush asked how realistic the estimated funding for the Practical Grid is? Mr. Brasher stated that in identifying improvements to be made with the Practical Grid, they attempted to be as realistic as possible. Mr. Wanush asked if it would be feasible to reallocate from these funds to take care of some of the problems throughout this area? Mr. Brasher stated that a lot of the projects contained in the Practical Grid would be done through local funding, and the reallocation of these funds would present a problem. Mr. Wanush noted once again that Santa Fe Drive will have to be improved from U.S. 285 north to I-25 if the interstate designation is approved. Further discussion ensued. The matter of funding and the transfer of funds was discussed further. Mr. Brasher noted that if Colorado loses the I-470 funds, the funds may well go to finance interstate systems in other states. Mr. Brasher noted that only a certain amount of money is available for interstate construction throughout the United States, limiting the mileage of interstate roads that can be constructed. Mr. Brasher discussed again the "risk" factors involved in the transfer of funds. He noted that if the transfer of funds were stipulated for a certain project at the time the transfer is requested, there could be a better guarantee of construction. Mr. Wanush stated that he was concerned by the fact that the transfer of funds may not provide a system of transportation ior the southwest Denver metro area. Mr. Brasher stated that a transportation system can be developed. Mr. Atchison noted that a model transportation system was developed with the Super Grid; their primary intent in developing this model system was to relieve congestion. -4- Mr. Brasher noted that any project would have to go through an Environmental Impact Statement and the planning process before funding and construction. Mr. Atchison suggested that the Cities of Englewood and Littleton might get together to discuss the alternatives. He stated that he understood Littleton was interested in such a meeting. Mr. Jones stated he understood the County Commissioners wanted to have a meeting of all the jurisdictions in western Arapanoe County to discuss this issue. Mr. Atchison noted that the Ad Hoc Commission had a work session set for October 15th, and a meeting set for October 22nd; however, he stated the members had indicated that no decision would be made until mid-November. Mr. Brasher noted that some of the other communities are opposed to the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 alternative. Discussion ensued. Mr. Wanush noted that with the Super Grid, one could see ad- vantages and disadvantages to that proposal. Under the present alternatives available, the recommendation for transfer of funds could be made and some projects could be funded; but there is the possibility of being "short-changed somewhere down the road." Mr. Wanush stated he felt it would be advisable to meet with the other communities in Arapahoe County, but he still felt ~ that the City of Englewood should make a recommendation to the ~ Ad Hoc Commission as soon as possible. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Wade asked when I-470 was established if it was designated as an "approximate route"? Mr. Brasher stated that a corridor was designated for I-470. Mrs. Wade stated that in other words, the precise location of the route could "bend", and still retain the I-470 designation? Mr. Brasher stated that it could. Mr. Tanguma announced a break for dinner. The meeting reconvened with the following members present: Ed Smith, Tanguma, Wade, Williams, Jones, Jorgenson, Parker, Pierson. Absent was Don Smith. The resolution draft was further reviewed. Mr. Jones pointed out what h~ felt were "negative aspects" of the resolution. Mr. Wanush stated that he felt the resolution re-emphasized the need for additional improvements on U.S. 285 and Santa Fe Drive. Mr. Jones stated that with the Super Grid there was some assurance of contiguity. Mr. Jones stated there might be problems in recommending the U.S. 285/Santa Fe route for I-470; the part of U. S. 285 that would be designated as the interstate goes ~ through Sheridan. Further, there is no assurance that funds ~ would be available for improvement of U. S. 285 through Englewood. He stated that he is concerned the City may be committed to accept a volume of traffic without assurances that anything will be done to improve the carrying capacity of these streets. -5- Mr. Wanush stated that there are uncertainties throughout but there are some benefits to Englewood; the interstate route on Santa Fe and U.S. 285 would diminish the possible movement of economic growth to the outer route, Mr. Wanush stated that the Super Grid provided the best solution to the City of Englewood for handling traffic; however, the Super Grid is no longer under consideration, Mr. Wanush stated that the inter- state alternate route of Santa Fe/U.S. 285 is best for Engle- wood now. Discussion ensued. Don Williams asked if the alternate route for the interstate could be indicated as a Number 1 recommendation, and the transfer of funds as a second choice? Mr. Wanush stated that he questioned recommending the transfer of funds until the communities have had a chance to discuss the alternatives and reach some sort of agreement. Mr. Wanush pointed out that the Ad Hoc Commission may not wait to make a decision until the communities of Arapahoe County have had an opportunity to dis- cuss this jointly. Mrs. Wade stated that she felt no firm decision should be made by the Ad Hoc Commission at this time, but that if a decision is made, then the City should be on record as recommending Alternate #12. Ed Smith suggested that the City should indicate to the Ad Hoc Commission that attempts are being made to co- ordinate their efforts with those of adjacent communities. Mr. Wanush pointed out that the Planning Commission is again talking about holding off making a decision until the meeting with the County Commissioners; the Governor's I-470 Ad Hoc Commission may not delay their decision that long. Mr. Williams suggested that possibly Englewood should "lead the way". Mr. Tanguma agreed with Mr. Williams. Mr. Jones again expressed concern about Englewood "asking the State to build a road through Sheridan''. Ed Smith pointed out the fact there would be considerable improvement on Santa Fe to facilitate movement of traffic. Discussion followed. Mr. Jones stated that the County Commissioners are concerned about matching funds, unless construction is done on a designa- ted part of the interstate system. He stated that he would like to see if the City could "recommend transfer of the corridor as part of the interstate system to get the proper funding, and if the route could still be part of the inter- state system." Mr. Wanush pointed out that Mr. Jones suggestion would not entail any transfer of funds, as Mr. Jones had previously discussed. Mr. Jones asked if there would not be more safety in requesting a transfer of the route, than a transfer of funds? Mr. Wanush stated that he felt there would not be the risks involved. -6- Don Williams noted that there would have to be right-of-way acquired along South Santa Fe Drive, but that the Highway Department has had contact from some of the people asking if the Highway Department would purchase their land for right- of-way. Mrs. Pierson excused herself from the meeting. Discussion on the proposed resolution ensued, and some amendments were suggested. Jones moved: Parker seconded: The Planning Commission approve the following Resolution, as amended, and forward said Resolution to City Council with a favorable recommendation: A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN ALTERNATIVE TO I-470 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. WHEREAS, population in the Southwest Denver metropolitan area is expected to increase by approximately 5,5% over the next 25 years to reach as much as 802,400* by the year 2000,and WHEREAS, this population growth will be accompanied by new housing construction, business and industry which will in- crease traffic volume on virtually all existing arterials and collectors in the area, regardless of the transportation im- provements, and WHEREAS, natural and man-made barriers limit the number of both north-south and east-west streets in the Southwest Denver metropolitan area, channeling major traffic through the City of Englewood, and WHEREAS, for many years, regional plans have identified the need for a circumferential route around the Denver metropolitan area to help alleviate the "through" traffic demands from areas which are already congested with local traffic; and WHEREAS, the construction of the circumferential route in the Sou·thwest quadrant of the Denver metropolitan area which has been identified as I-470, has been under consideration for several years as to whether or not it is necessary and if so, the most advantageous route for the Interstate, and WHEREAS, several alternative routes for the Interstate have been developed, and WHEREAS, all alternatives for the construction of the I-470 system, including a do-nothing alternative, increase traffic volumes on all arterials and collectors within the City of Englewood over present volumes, and *A high growth assumption with the construction of the Interstate Route. -7- WHEREAS, one alternative to I-470, the Super Grid has been rejected by the Governor's Ad Hoc Citizen Commission' and has been removed from further consideration without allowing time for the City of Englewood to formulate its recommendation and ' WHEREAS, the Governor's I-470 Ad Hoc Commission may meet on Friday, October 22, 1976, to formulate a recommendation to Governor Lamm relative to I-470. THEREFORE, The City Planning and Zoning Co~ission of the City of Englewood finds: 1. That the choice of which remaining alternative to I-470 to recommend should be based upon an analysis of the im- pact of that particular alternative on the City of Englewood, and 2. That Alternatives #2, the Practical Grid; Alternative #5, the Airport Diagonal; Alternative #7, the Outer Route, and Alternative #11, the Wadsworth Diagonal, have little impact on projected traffic volumes and level of service on the arterial and collector system in Englewood, and 3. The construction of Alternatives #5, #7,and #11 will increase the likelihood that the expected population and employment growth in the Southwest Denver Metropolitan area will tend to be attracted more to the south and southwest in the area of the proposed interstate alternatives, detracting from the Englewood activity center, and 4. It is to the benefit of the City of Englewood to encourage more economic growth such as office construction, hotel/motel development and high density residential within its own corporate limits, and to increase the accessibility of downtown Englewood to the expected areas of population growth in the Southwest Denver Metropolitan area, and 5. The City Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that on numerous occasions over the past several years, the City of Englewood has recommended that improvements have been needed on a number of state highways, and urban systems streets within the City limits, and, in fact, by motion on October 4, 1976, the City Council forwarded these recommendations to the State Highway Department and to the Denver Regional Council of Governments through the Arapahoe County Commissioners. 6. The Commission also recognizes that the construction of the Santa Fe/Hampden alternative will place additional burden on all of the state highways and urban systems streets within the City limits, especially on South Santa Fe Drive between U.S. 285 and I-25 and on U.S. 285 between South Santa Fe Drive and South University Boulevard. For this reason, the following improvements will have to be made: -8- a. Santa Fe must be upgraded to at least a six-lane arterial between U.S. 285 and I-25 and that grade separations and/or interchanges must be constructed at Dartmouth Avenue, Floyd Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Quincy Avenue, Tufts/Union Avenues, and Belleview Avenue o b. U.S. 285. Major improvements must be made on U.S. 285 especially at the Broadway/U.S. 285 underpass and between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive in order to carry the traffic generated by the central business district, as well as that traffic traveling through the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, as follows: Section 1. The City Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Englewood City Council that I-470 Alternative #12, the Santa Fe-U.S. 285 route as the I-470 route, offers the best opportunity to the City of Englewood for increasing the accessibility of downtown Englewood to the region and there- fore offers the best opportunity for Englewood's continued economic growth and prosperity. Section 2. The City Council consider this matter at the earliest opportunity in order that it can send the recommendation of its choice to the Governor's Ad Hoc Citizens' Committee prior to its meeting on October 22, 1976. Section 3. Recognizing that the Interstate on file Alternate #12 alignment will impact local streets, the following improvements must be made: a. Santa Fe must be upgraded to at least a six-lane arterial between U.S. 285 and I-25 and that grade separations and/or interchanges must be constructed at Dartmouth Avenue, Floyd Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Quincy Avenue, Tufts/Union Avenues, and Belleview Avenue. b. U.S. 285. Major improvements must be made on U.S. 285 especially at the Broadway/U.S. 285 underpass and between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive in order to carry the traffic generated by the central business district, as well as that traffic traveling through the City. -~ Section 4. The present $100,000,000 available to the year 2000 from the Practical Grid funds should be reallocated to insure that these improvements occur simultaneously with or before the construction of the Santa Fe/Hampden alternative. Section 5. In the event that the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 alternative is not chosen, the Planning Commission recommends-that the transfer alternative be adopted with the following recommenda- tions for construction: 1. South Santa Fe Drive: a. Widen and improve to a six-lane major arterial, continuing the construction project which is now under way in Denver south to County Line Road. b. Construct an interchange at the intersection of West Dartmouth Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. c. Construct a grade separation at the inter- section of West Floyd Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. d. Improve upon the interchange at South Santa Fe Drive and U.S. 285. e. Construct a grade separation at the intersection of West Oxford Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. f. Construct an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Quincy Avenue. g. Construct a grade separation at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Tufts/West Union Avenue. h. Construct a grade separation at the intersection of West Belleview Avenue with the railways. i. Construct an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Belleview Avenue. 2. U.S. 285: a. Construct an interchange at the intersection of South University Boulevard and U.S. 285. -10- 3. Belleview Avenue: a. Construct Belleview Avenue to four lanes from South Peoria Street to South Sheridan Boulevard. b. Construct an i n terchange at the intersection of West Belleview Avenue and South Broadway. c. Install storm inlets on the north side of West Belleview Avenue from South Elati Street to Big Dry Creek. 4. South Broadway: a. To be widened between Yale Avenue and Floyd Avenue to the same width as South Broadway from U.S. 285 to Quincy, providing left-turn pockets and land- scaped median. 5. South Clarkson Street: a. To be constructed to two lanes from U.S. 285 to East Orchard Avenue. 6. South Windermere Street: a. To be constructed to two lanes from West Oxford Avenue to Gates Parkway. 7. West Floyd Avenue: a. To be constructed to two lanes from South Huron Street to South Zuni Street. 8. Quincy Avenue: a. To be constructed to four lanes from I-225 to South Simms Street. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976 ··- r., Chairm Zoning Commission -11- AYES: Ed Smith, Tanguma, Wade, Williams, Jones, Jorgenson, Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: Don Smith, Pierson The motion carried. Considerable discussion followed on the possible meeting of all western Arapahoe County jurisdictions with the County Com- missioners. Jones moved: Ed Smith seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that Englewood initiate a joint meeting of the communities in Western Arapahoe County and with the Arapahoe County Commissioners to discuss the I-470 Alternatives. It is further recommended that the City of Englewood host the meeting in the Community Room of City Hall, and that this meeting be scheduled as soon as possible. AYES: Parker, Ed Smith, Tanguma, Wade, Williams, Jones, Jorgenson NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Don Smith The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. -12- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: October 14, 1976 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Jones moved: Parker seconded: I-470 Alternative The Planning Commission approve the attached Resolution, as amended, and forward said Resolution to City Council with a favorable recommendation. AYES: Ed Smith, Tanguma, Wade, Williams, Jones, Jorgenson, Parker NAYS: None ABSENT: Don Smith, Pierson The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. -13- A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AN ALTERNATIVE TO I-470 TO THE CITY COUNCIL. WHEREAS, population in the Southwest Denver metropolitan area is expected to increase by approximately 5.5% over the next 25 years to reach as much as 802,400* by the year 2000,and WHEREAS, this population growth will be accompanied by new housing construction, business and industry which will in- crease traffic volume on virtually all existing arterials and collectors in the area, regardless of the transportation im- provements, and · WHEREAS, natural and man-made barriers limit the number of both north-south and east-west streets in the Southwest Denver metropolitan area, channeling major traffic through the City of Englewood, and WHEREAS, for many years, regional plans have identified the need for a circumferential route around the Denver metropolitan area to help alleviate the "through" traffic demands from areas which are already congested wi t h local traffic; and WHEREAS, the construc t ion of the circumferential route in the Southwest quadrant o f the Denver metropolitan area which has been identified as I-470, has been under consideration for several years as to whether or not it is necessary and if so, the most advantageous route for the Interstate, and WHEREAS, several alternative routes for the Interstate have been developed, and WHEREAS, all alternatives for the construction of the I-470 system, including a do-nothing alternative, increase traffic volumes on all arterials and collectors within the City of Englewood over present volumes, and WHEREAS, one alternative to I-470, the Super Grid, has been rejected by the Governor's Ad Hoc Citizen Commission and has been removed from further consideration without allowing time for the City of Englewood to formulate its recommendation, and WHEREAS, the Governor 's I-470 Ad Hoc Commission may meet on Friday, October 22, 1 976, to formulate a recommendation to Governor Lamm relative to I -470. THEREFORE, The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Englewood finds: 1. That the choice of which remaining alternative to I-470 to recommend should be based upon an analysis of the im- pact of that particular alternative on the City of Englewood, and *A high growth assumption with the construction of the Interstate Route. -14- 2. That Alternatives #2, the Practical Grid; Alternative #5, the Airport Diagonal; Alternative #7, the Outer Route, and Alternative #11, the Wadsworth. Diagonal, have little impact on projected traffic volumes and level of service on the arterial and collector system in Englewood, and 3. The construction of Alternatives #5, #7,and #11 will increase the likelihood that the expected population and employment growth in the Southwest Denver Metropolitan area will tend to be attracted more to the south and southwest in the area of the proposed interstate alternatives, detracting from the Englewood activity center, and 4. It is to the benefit of the City of Englewood to encourage more economic growth such as office construction, hotel/motel development and high density residential within its own corporate limits, and to increase the accessibility of downtown Englewood to the expected areas of population growth in the Southwest Denver Metropolitan area, and 5. The City Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that on numerous occasions over the past several years, the City of Englewood has recommended that improvements have been needed on a number of state highways, and urban systems streets within the City limits, and, in fact, by motion on October 4, 1976, the City Council forwarded these recommendations to the State Highway Department and to the Denver Regional Council of Governments through the Arapahoe County Commissioners. 6. The Commission also recognizes that the construction of the Santa Fe/Hampden alternative will place additional burden on all of the state highways and urban systems streets within the City limits, especially on South Santa Fe Drive between U.S. 285 and I-25 and on U.S. 285 between South Santa Fe Drive and South University Boulevard. For this reason, the following improvements will have to be made: a. Santa Fe must be upgraded to at least a six-lane arterial between U.S. 285 and I-25 and that grade separations and/or interchanges must be constructed at Dartmouth Avenue, Floyd Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Quincy Avenue, Tufts/Union Avenues, and Belleview Avenue. b._ U.S. 285. Major improvements must be made on U.S. 285 especially at the Broadway/U.S. 285 underpass and between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive in order to carry the traffic generated by the central business district, as well as that traffic traveling through the City. • -15- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO, as follows: Section 1. The City Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Englewood City Council that I-470 Alternative #12, the Santa Fe-U.S. 285 route as the I-470 route, offers the best opportunity to the City of Englewood for increasing the accessibility of downtown Englewood to the region and there- fore offers the best opportunity for Englewood's continued economic growth and prosperity. Section 2. The City Council consider this matter at the earliest opportunity in order that it can send the recommendation of its choice to the Governor's Ad Hoc Citizens' Committee prior to its meeting on October 22, 1976. Section 3. Recognizing that the Interstate on file Alternate #12 alignment will impact local streets, the following improvements must be made: a. Santa Fe must be upgraded to at least a six-lane arterial between U.S. 285 and I-25 and that grade separations and/or interchanges must be constructed at Dartmouth Avenue, Floyd Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Quincy Avenue, Tufts/Union Avenues, and Belleview Avenue. b. U.S. 285. Major improvements must be made on U.S. 285 especially at the Broadway/U.S. 285 underpass and between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive in order to carry the traffic generated by the central business district, as well as that traffic traveling through the City. Section 4. The present $100,000,000 available to the year 2000 from the Practical Grid funds should be reallocated to insure that these improvements occur simultaneously with or before the construction of the Santa Fe/Hampden alternative. Section 5. In the event that the Santa Fe/U.S. 285 alternative is not chosen, the Planning Commission recommends that the transfer alternative be adopted with the following recommenda- tions for construction: -16- 1. South Santa Fe Drive: a. Widen and improve to a six-lane major arterial, continuing the construction project which is now under way in Denver south to County Line Road. b. Construct an interchange at the intersection of West Dartmouth Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. c. Construct a grade separation at the inter- section of West Floyd Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. d. Improve upon the interchange at South Santa Fe Drive and U.S. 285. e. Construct a grade separation at the intersection of West Oxford Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. f. Construct an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Quincy Avenue. g. Construct a grade separation at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Tufts/West Union Avenue. h. Construct a grade separation at the intersection of West Belleview Avenue with the railways. i. Construct an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Belleview Avenue. 2. U.S. 285: a. Construct an interchange at the intersection of South University Boulevard and U.S. 285. 3. Belleview Avenue: a. Construct Belleview Avenue to four lanes from South Peoria Street to South Sheridan Boulevard. b. Construct an interchange at the intersection of West Belleview Avenue and South Broadway. c. Install storm inlets on the north side of West Belleview Avenue from South Elati Street to Big Dry Creek. • • • -17- 4. South Broadway: a. To be widened between Yale Avenue and Floyd Avenue to the same width as South Broadway from U.S. 285 to Quincy, providing left-turn pockets and land- scaped median. 5. South Clarkson Street: a. To be constructed to two lanes from U.S. 285 to East Orchard Avenue. 6. South Windermere Street: a. To be constructed to two lanes from West Oxford Avenue to Gates Parkway. 7. West Floyd Avenue: a. To be constructed to two lanes from South Huron Street to South Zuni Street. 8. Quincy Avenue: a. To be constructed to four lanes from I-225 to South Simms Street . ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1976 r., Chairma- Zoning Commission • -18- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION • DATE: October 14, 1976 SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION: Jones moved: Ed Smith seconded: I-470 Meeting The Planning Commission recommend that Englewood initiate a joint meeting of the communities in western Arapahoe County and the Arapahoe County Commissioners to discuss the I-470 Alternatives. It is further recommended that the City of Englewood host the meeting in the Community Room of City Hall, and that this meeting be scheduled as soon as possible. AYES: Parker, Ed Smith, Tanguma, Wade, Williams, Jones, Jorgenson NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Don Smith The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission.