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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-09-07 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 7, 1977 I. CALL TO ORDER, The Regular Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Pierson at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Pierson, Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma Richard Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Wade, Williams Also present: D.A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development; Steve House, Associate Planner II, APPROVAL OF MINUTES, Chairman Pierson stated that the Minutes of the August 16, 1977 meeting were to be considered for approval, Lathrop moved: Parker seconded: The Minutes of the August 16, ~977 be approved as written, AYES: Pierson, Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Wade, Williams The motion carried. Ill, CHEROKEE KIVAS PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, CASE #16-77 Chairman Pierson stated that the Cherokee Kivas Planned Development is before the Commission for Public Hearing. Parker moved; Lathrop seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #16-77 be opened, AYES: Pierson, Lathrop, owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Wade, Williams The motion carried. Chairman Pierson asked that, at this time, the Commission hear the staff report regarding this case from Mrs, Dorothy Romans, -2- Mrs. Romans was duly sworn in and testified that the hearing concerns a 40-unit condomium complex to be constructed on the northwest corner of South Cherokee Street and West Kenyon Avenue. The name of this structure will be Cherokee Kivas and it is to be constructed by the Cherokee Kivas Corporation, Mr. George H. Allen, President. The address will be 3675 South Cherokee. It is in an R-3 Zone District, a high-density residence district and the proposed use is permitted in that District. On three previous occasions, the parcel of land has been considered for development by the Planning Commission. First, for a nine-story,60-unit apartment complex, then a 57•unit apartment complex and finally for offices for Westinghouse. Due to financial problems, the first two developments did not take place, and Westinghouse could not break the lease on their present facilities. Tne land has remained idle since it was cleared in 1971. The City Council and the Water Board approved the relocation of the City Ditch in 1971 and this will now be accomplished. On page 6 of the Staff Report, which is entered as evidence in this Hearing, the comments of the departments of the City and public utility companies are given. The plans have been reviewed and no problems are forseen by any of the respondents. The Department of Community Development recommends approval of the proposal subject to the following conditions: 1. The final drainage and storm run-off plans be approved by the Director of Engineering Services prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 2. The final landscaping plans, including the landscaping to screen it from public view, be approved by the Department of Community Development prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. There be compliance with the provisions of all applicable City codes except those regulations in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which will be waived with the approval of the development plan. Mrs. Romans stated that the notice of the Public Hearing appeared in the official City newspaper and the property had been posted as required. Posting notices have been received and were turned over to 1the recording secretary in evidence. Chairman Pierson asked that if the Commission granted approval of the proposal, would a time be given by which the structure would have to be started; possibly six months. Dorothy Romans stated that some time is necessary, but she -3- was not certain if six months would be reasonable. Possibly more time would be needed. Mr. Smith questioned item 3 under the staff recommendations which implies that some of the zoning regulations may be waived in this case. Dorothy Romans stated that item 3 was included in the report just in case there would be a variation of any specific requirements. The only deviation pointed out would be in landscaping the property in front of the parking structure. The applicant has stated that every effort would be made to make the structure attractive by using a design on the wall, ivy or a type of planter. Mr. Lathrop questioned the minimum lot area of the proposed development. The lot is undersized. The lot area of the site is 36,864 square feet, while the minimum area is 42,000 square feet. Dorothy Romans stated that the Board of Adjustment granted the applicant approval to build 40 units on the subject site in as much as there is no other land available. Mr. Lathrop also questioned whether the square foot apartment footage will meet the minimum floor area requirements. In answer, Dorothy Romans stated that it meets the requirements. Chairman Pierson called for a statement from the applicant, George Allen. Mr. Allen was duly sworn in. The applicant explained his former association with the City as Mayor and his deep interest in the City continuing as a viable community. One thing that is needed, however, is more housing. Because Englewood cannot annex additional land and there is very little vacant land available, it is necessary to construct multi-level structures. Mr. Allen added that the cost of purchasing and building on a parcel of land is awesome. Chairman Pierson questioned Mr. Allen on how much time he would need to begin construction on the site. Mr. Allen stated that, if at all possible, it would be done by the time snow falls. He would hope to be able to start by October. There were no persons in attendance at the Hearing who opposed the Planned Development. Upon a motion, the Public Hearing was closed, Tanguma moved: Lathrop seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of the Cherokee Kivas Planned Development at 3675 South Cherokee Street with the conditions set forth in the Staff Report. -4- Discussion ensued. Tanguma amended: Pierson seconded: The 40-unit structure to be constructed in 1978 if weather permits. Construction to start within one year from Council approval date. Discussion ensued. Lathrop moved to amend: To start construction in one year from the Council approval date and to have the work reviewed at the end of one year to see if progress is being made. If not, the Planned Development would be subject to cancellation. AYES: Lathrop, Pierson NAYS: Owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma ABSENT: Wade, Williams Motion fails. Owens moved to amend prior amendment: Smith seconded: In staff recommendation No. 3, to strike everything following the words: "that there will be compliance with the applicable City codes." AYES: Pierson, Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Wade, Williams The question was called on the motion as amended. The motion as amended reads: "There be compliance with the provisions of all applicable City codes." AYES: Pierson, Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Wade, Williams Motion carried. Chairman Pierson granted a five-minute recess before continuing the meeting. -5- Chairman Pierson called the meeting to order at 7:45 p,m, Members present: Pierson, Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Smith, Tanguma Richard Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Wade, Williams IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW REPORTS, Chairman Pierson opened with a report of the Commercial Activities Committee. The Committee has completed their study of the areas in the City which are zoned B-2. A re-tour of the eight areas will be taken on September 12th to test their views. The purpose of the tour will be to finalize the members' conclusions, Mr. Owens reported on the activities of the Public Facilities Committee. The meetings continue to have good attendance. All the public facilities have been toured at this point and the Committee is now in the process of reviewing what they have seen, They are also reviewing storm drainage and flood control, The Committee will speak with member of the School Board as schools are considered a Public Facility. The Public Facility review be completed in a month and the Flood Plain review will be finished in another month after that, On behalf of the Transportation Committee, Mr. Lathrop reported that the Committee is still in limbo, He will attend a meeting with Larry Nowacki, pertaining to trans- portation on South Santa Fe Drive, A report is being prepared on the Santa Fe improvements, which will be given on September 15, Mr. Tanguma's committee, Housing Preservation and Residential Development, has split into several groups, At this point, they are comparing their information on the neighborhoods. They will get reports on about 80% of the information this coming week and should finish off the rest in a couple weeks. The Committee will then sit down and analyze the information. They are now about 50% complete. Mr, OWens suggested the possibility of having a joint meeting of the Public Facilities Committee and the Housing Preservation and Residen- tial Development Committee. -6- Don Smith, of the Downtown Committee, does not expect to get finished until next year. Agreements regarding parking have been reached. Public Service has requested a place for customers to drive up and pay bills; this area would have to have easy access. Further items to be discussed by the Committee are the allowable height of buildings, where buildings should be built, and what can be done to make downtown Englewood unique. The Committee does not want any more garages or second-hand shops in the downtown region and would like to keep the "family-type" shopping area. The Committee is also asking what we want to do about the "connection" between downtown Englewood and Cinderella City. Mr. Smith feels that the Committee will not have a written report until the first of the year. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE, Richard Wanush presented a Plan Amendment submitted by the Colorado Department of Highways. The proposed amendment downgrades South Santa Fe Drive from a limited access highway to a principal arterial between I-25 and County Line Road. Any comments from the Commission on this matter are due by Wednesday, September 21. Mr. Wanush recommends that the Commission pass a recommenda- tion to go to Council that the issue of frontage roads along Santa Fe be left open. Mr. Wanush further stated that it is clear that a six-lane highway will not handle the projected traffic volume. It is assumed that the remaining people will transfer to Mass Transit. Mrs. Pierson suggested that a recommendation be held back until the Commission members have h ad a chance to study the Plan Amendment. Mr. Smith commented in regards to page 1 that frontage roads, where required, should be considered if Santa Fe Drive is downgraded. OWens moved: Smith seconded: That the Englewood City Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council that they approve a Plan Amendment to the Regional Highway Plan that would downgrade the Santa Fe Drive Corrider from a Limited Access Facility to a Principal Arterial between I-25 and County Line Road, a distance of approximately ten (10) miles. The Commission further recommends that the decision regarding access to properties on the west side of Santa Fe Drive, -7- particularly the recommendation of the Colorado Department of Highways that no frontage roads be constructed, not be made at this time, but should be considered at a later date; it being the Commission's feeling that under some circumstances, frontage roads or access roads may be warranted. AYES: OWens, Parker, Pierson, Smith, Tanguma NAYS: Lathrop ABSENT: Wade, Williams Mation carries. VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Smith stated that a Commissioner to replace former member, Ed Smith, will be appointed during the study session on the 12th of September. Mr. Smith brought up the question as to whether or not there is an ordinance which states that any space formerly used for required private off-street parking cannot be used for building upon, thereby eliminating the required parking. In a particular case, a building permit had been issued, contrary ta what he feels the law states. If there is such an ordinance, and building permits are issued, what will this do to our planning in downtown Englewood? Richard Wanush stated that the key phrase in the ordinance is "formerly designated as parking". A survey of the parking ~acilities would have to be done to find out what use is being made of the parking areas. Parking can be · either on-site or off-site, but it has to be within 400 feet of the building. Mr. Smith felt that if a person own both the business and the parking facilities, the parking should remain parking once an ordinance has been adopted. In turn, Mr. Owens stated that if parking is not exactly identifiable, there is no way to strictly enforce the ordinance. In order to revitalize the downtown section of Englewood, parking becomes an important issue. Richard Wanush suggested that the issue be brought up by the Downtown Committee or the Commission, -8- Auto Wrecking. Chairman Pierson brought up the issue of the auto wrecking businesses in the Englewood area. She stated that in order to place control on additional yards, the Commission could require that any new junkyards or auto wrecking yards would have to be on a site with a minimum area of five acres. Mr. Smith stated that expansion of existing yards should take place adjacent to the property presently being used as the auto wrecking or junkyard. If the yard is a certain size now, there should be some guidelines on expansion. Mr. Owens stated that based on what he observed while on the tour of the yards prior to the meeting, he didn't see that many areas where the junkyard or auto wrecking yards could expand. However, the City may be better off to have the owners take up the adjacent property rather than have that property stand vacant. It would make sense to have the vacant lots maintained. Mr. Smith wondered whether there should be requirements regarding fencing surrounding the yards. He feels that the yards should be allowed to expand and the owners should be able to construct buildings. Mr. Wanush commented that most of the existing yards are situated in areas of Englewood that keep them pretty well out of view. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. 1 . ' MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: August 16, 1977 SUBJECT: Cherokee-Kivas Planned Development RECOMMENDATION: Tanguma moved: Lathrop seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council the approval of the Cherokee-Kivas Planned Development at 3675 South Cherokee Street, with the following conditions: 1. The final drainage and storm run-off plans be approved by the Director of Engineering Services prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 2. The final landscaping plans, including the landscaping of the area in front of the parking structure to screen it from public view, be approved by the Department of Community Development prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. There be compliance with the provisions of all applicable City codes. AYES: Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Pierson, Smith Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Wade, Williams The motion carried. By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission ·1J(o 1> d·fr hr i ''Jr-/Ii ? .H xa 1(1 Margar~t J. D zman J Recording Secretary, Pro tern MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISS'ION. DATE: September 7, 1977 SUBJECT: Santa Fe Drive Corridor RECOMMENDATION: Owens moved: Smith seconded: The Englewood City Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council that they approve a Plan Amendment to the Regional Highway Plan that would downgrade the Santa Fe Drive Corridor from a Limited Access Facility to a Principal Arterial between I-25 and County Line Road, a distance of approximately ten (10) miles. The Commission further recommends that the decision regarding access to properties on the west side of Santa Fe Drive, particularly the recommenda- tion of the Colorado Department of Highways that no frontage roads be constructed, not be made at this time, but should be considered at a later date; it being the Commission's feeling that under some circumstances, frontage roads or access roads may be warranted. AYES: OWens, Parker, Pierson, Smith, Tanguma NAYS: Lathrop ABSENT: Wade, Williams The motion carried. By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. 'JJ~1id J, . £yua..zl Marga t J, D man Recording Secretary, Pro tem