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Home My WebLink About1987-09-15 PZC MINUTES-- • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1987 I. 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: Russell, Allen, Barbre, Such, Maunakea, Mulhern, Hanson, Carson. Romans, Ex-officio. Members absent: None. Also present: Senior Planner Susan Hirsch II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. August 18, 1987 Mr. Carson stated that the Minutes of August 18, 1987 were to be considered for approval. Allen moved: Mulhern seconded: The Planning Commission Minutes of August 18, 1987 be ap- proved as written . AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Barbre, None. None. Hanson. Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Russell, Allen, Carson. III. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS OF FACT. Case #20-87 Mr. Carson stated that the Findings of Fact in Case #20-87 were to be con- sidered for approval . Barbre moved: Maunakea seconded: The Findings of Fact in Case #20-87 were to be considered for approval. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. None. Hanson. IV. CONDITIONAL USE. Minit Lube. CASE #19-87. Since no representative of the Angle Tree Subdivision were present, the Com- mission decided to hear the case later in the meeting . -1 - Maunakea moved: Mulhern seconded: The public hearing for Case #19-87 be opened. AYES: Barbre, None. None. None. Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: The Chairman declared the public hearing open. Neil Dickson Quaker State Minit Lube 1385 West 2200 South Salt Lake City was sworn in for test i many. He ca 11 ed the Cammi s- s ion's attention to the Staff Report, noting that their request met all landscaping, setback and signage requirements. He displayed a picture of the sign which would be on the site, and described the proposed building. Mr. Dickson said the traffic pattern would be two- way, and that old oil wi 11 be stored in underground double-walled steel and fiberglass tanks which, when they reach a certain level , wi 11 be pumped out and the oil resold. There were no other persons present who wished to address the Commission on this matter. Maunakea moved: Such seconded: The public hearing for Case #19-87 be closed. AYES: NAYS: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. A 11 en moved: Barbre seconded: The Conditional Use for a Minit Lube at 4890 South Broad- way for an auto dri Ve-through l ubri cat i ng and oil change business be approved provided all City requirements are met and the use is in compliance with the plans which were filed with the City. AYES: NAYS: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. V. CONDITIONAL USE Southland Corporation. A 11 en moved: Hanson seconded: The public hearing for Case #22-87 be opened. -2 - CASE #22-87. • • • • • • AYES: NAYS: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. The Chairman declared the hearing open. Robert Hammervold RMA Architects 1821 Blake Mr. Lou Caprioglio 7167 South Alton Way Mr. Hammervold Susan Hirsch Senior Planner Mr. Hammervold was sworn in for testimony. Mr. Hammervold said the Southland Corporation would like to build a 7-Eleven at the southwest corner of Dartmouth and Broadway. There will be three gas pumps close to the corner, and the store will be towards the rear of the lot. The site is 1/2 acre in area, and 3,000 square feet of landscaping will be pro- vided. Ash trees, rather than the silver-leaf maples they had originally planned on will be planted at the sugges- tion of the City staff. There will be a canopy over the pumps, the building will be brick. Signage is well within requirements. Southland wil 1 be widening Dartmouth, creating a new sidewalk and turning radius. The handicap ramp will be redone. was sworn in for testimony. He said that for the moment, Southland plans to keep open the old 7-Eleven which is about six blocks from the subject site, as well as the new store. It is possible that the older, smaller store will be closed if the new store reduces the business of the older store. returned to the podium. He stated they would provide a new fire hydrant and relocate a power pole on the perime- ter of the site at the request of the City Staff. was sworn in for testimony. She stated that the Southland Corporation wi 11 eliminate the sidewalk and curb along Dartmouth. They are not required to landscape between the sidewalk and curb along Broadway, but it is hoped we 11 s will be left for future landscaping. In response to ques- tions from Mr. Hanson, she said that the five feet of landscaping at the rear, together with the alley separa- tion from the neighboring residential area would provide sufficient buffering, in the staff's opinion. A wall would be required only if the site adjoined a residential area, which it does not. continued that Southland will maintain the landscaping in the rear, sprinklers have been added and this would be superior to a fence, in his opinion, because the greenery is softer. Mr. Maunakea said this will improve the bad drainage on the site . -3 - There were no other persons who wished to address the Commission on this matter. Maunakea moved: Allen seconded: The public hearing for Case #22-87 be closed. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. None. None. Maunakea moved: Allen seconded: That Southland Corporation be granted a Conditional Use for property located at 3101 South Broadway to build a 7- Eleven store with three gas pumps in conformance with the plans which were submitted. AYES: NAYS: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. VI. SUBDIVISION CASE #18-87 Angle Tree Subdivision. Since no representatives from Angle Tree were present, ... • Allen moved: • Mulhern seconded: That consideration of the Angle Tree Subdivision be tabled until the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on AYES: NAYS: September 22, 1987 at 7:00. Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. VII. 1988-1989 COLORADO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WORK PROGRAM Mrs. Romans said that each year each municipality submits to its County Com- missioners requests for projects needed in their city which they would like the Co 1 or ado Highway Department to undertake in the fo 11 owing fi sea 1 year. The County then submits a 1 i st of these projects to the Co 1 or ado Highway Department. This year, as last year, the major areas of concern are Santa Fe, Highway 285 and Belleview. With minor changes, the requests remain the same as those sub- mitted last year. The following requests are proposed: 1. On Santa Fe. Construction of a ra i1 road grade separation and a fully signalized intersection at Dartmouth, Oxford and the West Tufts Avenue/ West Uni on Avenue intersections. Completion of Windermere/Navajo truck • route with four-way signals at Oxford and Navajo. Continuation of other Santa Fe Drive improvements. -4 - .... • • • 2. On U.S. 285. Study for increasing carrying capacity and safety, espe- cially at the Broadway Underpass. Upgrading the intersection at South University Boulevard by lengthening the southbound left turn lane. 3. Belleview. Upgrade the signalization of the South Logan intersection. Study prevailing and projected roadway and service conditions to develop standards for corrective measures to be required of persons constructing new developments which will have access to West Belleview Avenue. Construction Projects on the Federal Aid Urban System include improvements to South Broadway, and an extension of two bike trails. A 11 en moved: Maunakea seconded: That U.S. 285 be recommended as of first importance, South Santa Fe Drive improvements second, and Belleview, third, and that the Work Program as propQsed be sent on for Coun- cil consideration. AYES: NAYS: Barbre, Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. VIII. PUBLIC FORUM. Mr. Carson welcomed Councilwoman Van Dyke from District 2 to the meeting . IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans said that Mr. Magnuson had resigned from the Commission to take a position in San Diego. She said that Council is expected to appoint a re- placement at the September 21 Council meeting. Mrs. Romans reminded the Cam- mi ss ion that the next meeting would be on September 22, and the Angle Tree Subdivision would be considered and the suggested changes to the landscape ordinance, which were submitted by the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce committee. Mrs. Romans said that she had met with the Improvements submitted by the Commission. assure the Commission that these are being there is little money available. City Manager concerning the Capital She said the City Manager wanted to considered, but to remind them that Also, City Manager Mccown asked that she inform the Commission that the Task force for solid waste disposal has been reactivated by DRCOG. Mrs. Romans stated that many car dealers are reluctant to meet the require- ments of the B-2 district, particularly regarding landscaping, because the matter is in litigation. She asked if, under the circumstances, the staff could work with the dealers to obtain compliance, with the provision that if the ordinance is upheld, the car dealers would comply at that time by filing a Conditional Use application. The Commission agreed. Mrs. Romans said she would discuss this with City Council. X. COMMISSIONERS' CHOICE • -5 - Carson moved: Allen seconded: Ooyet Barbre be elected Vice Chairman, replacing Mr . Magnuson. AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Such, Mulhern, Hanson, Russell, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Barbre. The Chairman declared that Mr. Barbre would be the new Vice Chairman. Mr . Allen noted that his trash costs have risen. The meeting adjourned at 8:15. Secretary -6 - • • •