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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-01-06 PZC MINUTES• I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1987 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Carson. Members present: Barbre, Maunakea, Magnuson, Carson, Allen. Mr. Mulhern entered the meeting late. Members absent: Beier and Gourdin. II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. December 2, 1986. Chairman Carson stated that the Minutes of December 2, 1986, were to be considered for approval. Maunakea moved: Barbre seconded: The Minutes of December 2, 1986, be approved. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: III. Barbre, Maunakea, Magnuson, Carson and Allen. None. Beier, Mulhern and Gourdin. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION. The vacation of a portion of right-of-way along the north 147 .16 feet of the 2900 Block of South Vallejo Street. The Chairman noted that the applicant was not present. Mrs. Ro- mans stated that the applicant was not able to attend the meet- ing, but that Staff would make the presentation inasmuch as the City had initiated the vacation of right-of-way to the west of the applicant's property. She noted that originally the City planned for 80 feet of public right-of-way in the industrial areas; however, it was soon determined that the 80 foot right- of-way was not practical, and the requirement was reduced to 60 feet. The City had a 3 O foot right-of-way for most of the streets in the northwest industrial area west of South Tejon Street; so when the properties at 2190 and 2200 West Bates Avenue requested building permits, the City required that the additional 15 foot right-of-way dedication be made on both the east and west sides of the street. -1 - -,. • When it was announced that the City Council was including the streets in the northwest Englewood industrial area in the paving district; property owners, with the assistance of the former En- glewood Chamber of Commerce, petitioned the Council to reduce the right-of-way and roadway width. After viewing the area and con- siderable deliberation, the City Council agreed and reduced the roadway width to 34 feet in a 40 foot right-of-way in the in- dustrial area in northwest Englewood which was included in P.D. 25. Because there was an existing 30 foot right-of-way, the City really needed only an additional 5 feet from the properties at 2190 and 2200 West Bates Avenue, not the 15 feet they had each dedicated. Now the applicant, McCoy Sales, Inc., of 2190 West Bates Avenue, has asked that the 10 feet of right-of-way for South Vallejo Street which he dedicat e d, but which is not being used, be re- turned to him. Because the land is not necessary for right-of- way, the staff is of the opinion that it should be returned and that the additional 10 feet of right-of-way from the east side of the property at 2200 South Vallejo Street should be returned as well. In response to a question from Mr. Carson, Mrs. Romans said that the rest of the block was not involved because no building per- mits were requested, and no dedications were made except those from the subject properties. Maunakea moved: Magnuson seconded: The right-of-way be vacated which lies on the east and west sides of South Vallejo Street, extending a distance of 147.16 feet south from the intersecting right-of-way line of West Bates Avenue. It includes the east 10 feet of the right-of-way for South Vallejo Street adjoining Lot 1, Block 3, Vista Heights Second Filing, and the west 10 feet of that right-of-way adjoining Lot 10, Block 2 of Vista Heights Second Filing. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: IV. Barbre, Maunakea, Magnuson, Carson, Mulhern, and Allen. None. Beier and Gourdin. REPORT ON DRCOG HELIPORT TASK FORCE. Harold J. Stitt, Planner II, and a member of the DRCOG Heliport Task Force gave a synopsis of the Report made by the Task Force, which was requested by Mr. Gourdin. He stated that the Study grew out of Stapleton noise control. People frequently complain about the noise from helicopters, especially because several or- ganizations are now using the helicopter as a primary means of transportation, i.e., Flight-For-Life, Air Life, the three net- works, Mountain Bell, the Denver Police Department and Public Service, as well as charter services. Noise was not the primary reason for the Task Force, but was addressed along with hel i- -2 - , ' stops, heli-ports and landing services. The report was designed to address the location of new landing sites, and little applies to Swedish. There are limits in jurisdiction, especially in low- er flying vehicles. The Task Force did recommend flight paths following major ar- terials, and these paths are generally followed by local traffic in non-emergency situations. Mr. Maunakea suggested identification and special lights so that emergency vehicles would be recognizable. Mr. Stitt said this had been discussed, and that in the daytime, Flight-For-Life can be seen to be orange. Mr. Stitt said that a larger problem is not the route of the helicopters, but the amount of time it takes for the vehicle to cross your house. If your house is close to Swedish, there must be an approach, and the level of noise is worse. The type of helicopter used by Flight-for-Life is noisier than many vehicles because it must be more powerful in order to carry extra pas- sengers and to get over the mountains. Mr. Allen asked if the impact on the welfare and happiness of the community had been compared between helicopters and ambulances. Mr. Stitt said they had not considered this comparison. Mr. Allen said, in his opinion, the helicopter is quieter, and has less impact on traffic. Mr. Stitt suggested a note be added to the Comprehensive Plan that an increase in helicopter use is to be expected based on FAA figures. He said that a map is provided to all pilots in the area, but transient traffic may be unable to follow suggested routes because they are unfamiliar with the highway system. Mr. Barbre suggested that the night noise is the most obj ec- tionable, and that would be mostly emergency traffic. Mr. Stitt agreed, saying ferrying of patients from one hospital to another is usually done during the day. He said pilots have a program called "Fly Neighborly", and effort is being made to reduce an- noyance. If there are complaints he suggested that Dennis Rob- erts be called at DRCOG, with a description of the vehicle. Mr. Allen said the Commission appreciated Mr. Stitt' s report. Mr. Barbre asked if a helicopter landing area was still open in the Denver Tech Center. Mr. Stitt did not know. v. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no public present. -3 - • VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans said that Joyce Parsons, the Zoning Enforcement Of- ficer would like to address the commission concerning a Condi- tional Use approved on March 4, 1986 for a car sales lot at 3655 South Broadway. On the sixth of May the applicant had been re- quired to return to the Commission to discuss his compliance with the Conditions of the ordinance and the conditions imposed by the Commission when it approved the Conditional Use. He was given until July 1, 1986 to comply. Of particular concern was the ten foot front setback. Because the owner of the business has repeatedly violated the conditions, Ms. Parsons was of the opinion that the matter should be ref erred to the Planning Commission. Ms. Parsons said that Mr. Hack had landscaped the property short- ly after the July 1 deadline, but only after repeated urging by her. He has been cited twice on the violation of the ten foot front setback. Discussion ensued. Magnuson moved: Mulhern seconded: That a hearing be set at 7:00 p.m. on February 3, 1987, to consider revocation of the approved Conditional Use granted to Wil- liam Hack, dba as Auto World International. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Barbre, Maunakea, Magnuson, Carson, Mulhern, Allen. None. Beier and Gourdin. Mr. Carson asked that the City Attorney be present for this hearing. At the request of the Commission members, Mrs. Romans described the allocation of funds from the State Lottery by the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Carson asked that acquisition of property adjacent to Cushing Park be returned to the Goals in the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Romans passed out lists of current fees for development ser- vices in the City and surrounding cities, and a suggested schedule for increase of the development fees. It was decided that the Commission would consider these charges specifically at the next meeting. VI. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. The Commission asked that it be given a report on the Board Cases for 1986. -4 - VII. STUDY SESSION. Mr. Carson said the Commission would consider the Landscape Or- dinance. Mrs. Romans submitted changes recommended by the EDDA. It was decided that the Landscape Ordinance would be discussed at the next meeting when, it was hoped, more of the members would be present. Discussion followed, and Ms. King explained the suggested changes regarding the percentage of live material required. It was noted that on page 3a, 3/4' should be changed to 3/4" rocks. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Sheryl Rousses, Recording Secretary -5 -