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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-10-18 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 18, 1977 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 Judith B. Pierson. Members present: Tanguma, Wade, Lathrop, OWens, Parker, Pierson, Draper Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Williams, Smith Also present: Assistant Director Romans Associate Planner House II. APPROVAL OF MINtrrES. C ~~r ~n Pierson stated that Minutes of October 4, 1977, were to be considered for approval. Parker moved: Wade seconded: The Minutes of October 4, 1977, be approved as written. AYES: Draper, Lathrop, Parker, Pierson, Wade NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Owens, Tanguma ABSENT: Williams, Smith The motion carried. III. L. J. WICHMAN Subdivision Waiver 3730 South Sherman C airman Pierson asked for the staff presentation. CASE #18-77 Assistant Director Romans stated that the matter before the Commission concerns a request for a waiver to the requirement of filing a Subdivision Plat for property in the 3700 block of South Sherman Street. At the time the area was platted in 1923, this parcel had been sold off, and was not included as a part of the Subdivision; however, the lots in the Subdivision of Wynetka Heights were numbered to accommodate this parcel, which, if divided into four lots, would be Lots 9, 10, 11 and 12-. Mrs. Romans pointed out that all utilities are in, there is proper and sufficient access to the site, and there is nothing to be gained by the city or the public by requiring the filing of a subdivision plat. The land is zoned R-2-C, Medium Density Residence, which allows a single-family or two-family residence on 50 ft.; this is a 100 ft. site, and the property owner wishes to construct two duplexes on this land. Mrs. Romans -2- stated that the staff recommends approval of this request for a Subdivision Waiver. Mr. Parker stated that the duplex under construction on the site now does not appear to have a basement. He stated that the site has been vacant for many years, and the City has to keep after the property owner to cut the weeds every year. He felt the development of the site would be an improvement to the entire block, and that the request should be approved. Mr. Tanguma asked if off-street parking would have to be provided? Mrs. Romans stated that this would be a requirement of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which the property owner will have to comply with; the matter before the Commission at this time, however, is the division of the land into two 50 foot sites. Mrs. Pierson asked that the Minutes reflect that the applicant and property owner was not present at the meeting. OWens moved: Wade seconded: The Planning Commission approve the request of Mr. L. J. Wichman and grant a Subdivision Waiver to divide the property at 3730 South Sherman Street into two fifty (50) foot sites, the property being more fully described as: Commencing at a point 993.92 feet North of South Boundary line and 702 feet east of the West Boundary line of the South 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4; thence North parallel with the West Boundary line 100 feet; thence East 125 feet; thence South 100 feet; thence West 125 feet to if · point of beginning." AYES: Wade, Draper, Lathrop, Owens, Parker, Pierson, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Williams, Smith The motion carried. IV. INTERPRETATION The Tune Shop 4686 South Broadway CASE #20-77 Mrs. Pierson stated that she understood this request has been withdrawn, and the applicant does not intend to reapply for Commission approval. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Mr. Wanush discussed the problems that could have come about had the interpretation request in Case #20-77 not been with- drawn; he noted that this is an extremely small site, and that severe traffic problems could have been created. However, to -3- be consistent with past Commission action, there were no grounds for recommended denial. Mr. Wanush noted that Broadway is becoming very auto-oriented, and suggested that the Commission should determine if they want more of this type of operation along Broadway. Discussion ensued. Mr. Wanush stated that requirements on a minimum lot size, required landscaping and number of service bays and parking spaces might be enacted; the use could be prohibited, or concentrated in a specific area. Further discussion ensued. It was determined that the staff would look into this matter, and report back to the Commission. VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE Mrs. Pierson reminded members of the Commission of the tour of the Boulder Mall on October 26th, leaving Englewood City Hall at 9:00 A.M. and hopefully returning no later than 3:00 P.M. Mrs. Romans stated that the Downtown Review Committee is trying to get as much background information as they can for their project, and want to go to Boulder to talk to the businessmen about the impact the Boulder Mall has had. Mrs. Romans stated that those on the tour will meet with members of the Boulder Planning staff, Chamber of Commerce, Merchant's Association and individual businessmen. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff needs to determine the number of people who will be going on the tour to make arrangements for the trans- portation. A poll of the Commission indicated that Messrs. Draper, Parker, Owens, Tanguma and Lathrop would attempt to go on the tour. Mrs. Pierson stated that on November 9th at 7:00 P.M., Mr. Kirk Wickersham, a Boulder Planner and Attorney, will be present to discuss the "Special Permit System". Copies of an article by Mr. Wickersham were before the Commission, and Mrs. Pierson stated that this article might be of interest to the Commission as background for the meeting. Mrs. Pierson asked if there was anything to report on the Comprehensive Plan Review Committees? Mr. Wanush stated that November 14th is the next meeting date of the Residential Preservation and Redevelopment Review Committee. Mr. Tanguma discussed the matter of unprotected railroad crossings in the City of Englewood or in near proximity --- such as Tufts and Quincy crossings. Mr. Tanguma stated that there have been two fatalities at these crossings already this year, and there was a serious accident at the Quincy crossing on October 17th. Mr. Tanguma suggested that the County Commissioners be urged to provide protection at these railroad crossings. -4- Mr. Wanush pointed out that the long-term solution would be the grade separations which the City has asked for in the Highway Work Program. Mr. Tanguma asked that the staff draft a letter to the rail- roads, County Commissioners, and Governor Richard Lamm ex- pressing the concern of the Planning Commission over the lack of crossing protection at these intersections. Mr. Lathrop suggested that a letter should also be sent to the State High- way Commissioners. He urged also that the grade separation construction schedule be advanced as much as possible because of the "bottleneck" that is caused by the train traffic. Mrs. Wade asked how the City of Littleton got the railroad crossings in their jurisdiction protected? Mr. Wanush stated that the staff would research this matter, and draft a letter accordingly. Further discussion ensued. Mrs. Pierson stated that letters of concern should also be sent to the City Council and to the City of Sheridan. Mr. Draper asked for clarification of a matter mentioned in the City Council minutes regarding Hampden Professional Park. He asked what this pertained to, and the location? Mr. Wanush stated that the Hampden Professional Park is a proposed sub- division of the southwest part of the Larwin site at Lafayette and U.S. 285. Mr. Thomas Regan is the applicant, and the Planning Commission approved the subdivision plat early this year. The matter has been before the City Council since that time, and has been postponed several times to give the applicant and opponents an opportunity to reach a solution equitable to both. Mrs. Pierson asked the result of Mr. Littlehorn's appeal to City Council on the denial of his rezoning request? Mr. Wanush stated that the City Council upheld the Planning Commission's action and denied Mr. Littlehorn a hearing before the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M. Gertrude G. W lty Recording Secretary