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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-04 PZC MINUTES• CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 4, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carson at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Members Absent: Carson, Magnuson, Mulhern, Mesa, Allen Maunakea, Beier, Barbre, Gourdin Also Present: D. A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development Susan T. King, Senior Planner II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. February 19, 1986. Chairman Carson stated that the Minutes of February 19, 1986, were to be considered for approval as written. He said that, if there were no corrections, the .Minutes would stand approved as written. III. PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use CASE 119-86. 3655 South Broadway Mr. Beier and Mr. Maunakea entered the Hearing at 7:05 p.m. The Chairman noted that he had proof of posting of the property and publication of the notice of the Public Hearing. Allen moved: Mulhern seconded: The Public Hearing for Case #9-86 be opened. The Chairman declared the Hearing open. Mr. Mark E. Bagnall, 3701 South Broadway, was sworn in for testimony. He stated that he was representing his father John Bagnall, and Mr. William Hack, because they would be a little late to the meeting. He said they intend to use the subject property for a sales lot. The landscaping and parking requirements will be met, and he referred to the site plan submitted in the Staff Report. Mr. Maunakea said that, in his opinion, the present lot is an eyesore. He expressed concern over the landscaping, several pieces of rebar protruding from the macadam, and the "open pit" toward the rear of the property, and asked about the gate at the rear. Mr. Bagnall said the landscaping would be increased and squared off, the rebar removed, and the pit was a manhole open while the sewer was being repaired. He said that · he was unfamiliar with the gate. Mr. William Hack, having entered the meeting, was sworn in for testimony. He resides at 61 East Euclid Avenue and will operate the car sales lot. He said the gate will remain, the building will be painted, and the land~caping and display plan are on the site plan. He said he had worked for 15 years as a landscape architect, and will landscape the property as shown on the plan. Mr. Carson asked about the landscaping. Mr. Hack said the middle has already been planted, and there will be landscaping in planters on the side about 10' x 11' and 10' by 12'. In response to a question from Mr. Carson, Mr. Hack said the lighting will remain th e same, sinc e it seems adequate. It is concentrated -2- into the parking lot, with two lights at the front and two at the back. Mr. Allen asked about the driveway. Mr. Hack said there are two driveways about 30 feet wide, which leaves 50 feet for landscaping of the 110 foot frontage. Mrs. Romans noted that the plan meets the landscape requirements. In response to Mr. Maunakea's concerns, Mr. Hack said he would remove the rebar if it seems hazardous. John Bagnall, 3701 South Broadway, was sworn in for testimony. He asked if he is financially responsible for the broken concrete on his property. Ms. King said that she had asked Mr. Rick Kahm, Acting Director of Engineering Services, to send an inspector out. If the concrete is not dangerous, no repair will be required; but the property owner will be responsible for any necessary repairs. • Mr. Hack stated that he had read the staff report, and would accept the conditions. Mr. Mesa questioned the parking. Ms. King noted that two more parking spaces for customers had been added, and the parking provided meets the requirements. There were no further questions, and the Chairman asked if there were any further speakers in favor of the Conditional Use. There were none. He asked if there were any speakers in opposition to the Conditional Use. Mr. John Swartz, who owns a shop at 3663 South Broadway, was sworn in for testimony. He said that, while he did not actually disapprove of the proposed use, he would like to ask some questions. He said that in the past lessees ... had done body work on cars. He asked if this would happen again. Mr. Hack ~ said it would not be done during his tenancy. Mr. Swartz asked if the two driveways met the ordinance. He questioned the 20 foot access lane. Mr. Magnuson noted that the Planning CoIImlission will require adherence to the Ordinance. Mr. Swartz asked that consideration be given to lowering the light pole near his building. He said that he occupies an apartment above the shop, and this light shines into his window. Mr. Hack said some lighting is necessary for security, but he will try to find a way to relieve the annoyance. Mr. Hack assured Mr. Swartz that there would be no further construction on the lot. There were no questions and no further speakers. Mr. Allen noted that historically the property has been used for auto-related uses. The Chairman closed the public hearing after a motion by Mr. Magnuson which was seconded by Mr. Beier. Allen moved: Mulhern seconded: The Conditional Use as a Car Sales Lot at 3655 South Broadway be granted to William Hack, with the following conditions: 1. The landscaping shall be installed by July 1, 1986. 2. All adjacent concrete shall be brought to City standards. ~ 3. The lighting be arranged so as to light only the subject property. ( " • • • -3- AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Mesa, Allen, Carson • None. ABSENT: Gourdin, Barbre. The Chairman ruled that the Conditional Use was granted with the conditions as stated. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT. CASE 117-86. The Chairman asked for consideration of the Findings of Fact. Mesa moved: Magnuson seconded: The Findings of Fact in Case 117-86 for the Master Street Plan be approved as written. Because there were no objections, the Chairman declared the Findings were approved as written. v. PUBLIC FORUM. No one asked to speak. VII. REPORT ON ANNEXATION AREAS. Referring to a staff report submitted to the members of the Planning Commission, Mrs. Romans stated that the Commission had asked for information on the various areas which could be annexed by Englewood. She brought the matter before the Technical Review Committee, and they discussed the five areas, and made recom- mendations concerning the annexation of each. Mrs. Romans said Area Ill, between the South Platte River, West Oxford, South Clay Street and Centennial Park could be divided into two sections. The staff is of the opinion that the large area to the north of the Park would be a liability to annex because it is a landfill. Water and sewer service to the site would also be difficult. The second part of this Area is five acres on the north side of the park which is owned by the City of Englewood. It was recommended that this area be annexed. In Area 112, along West Stanford Avenue between South Santa Fe Drive and We .st Radcliff Avenue, the utilities would also be expensive to install, although the expense would eventually be recovered. The Technical Review Committee recommended that this area not be considered for annexation. Mrs. Romans noted that Areas Ill, 2, and 3 were at one time annexed to the City of Englewood and property owners fought the annexation. The City Council declined to pursue the matter, and it was withdrawn from the City. Area #3 is five separate parcels near West Tufts Avenue and South Windermere Street. This area is totally surrounded by the City, and there is confusion as to which governmental jurisdiction is to provide emergency service within the area. This area was recommended for annexation by the Technical Review Committee . .. , -4- Mrs. Romans suggested that the Planning Commission might want to reconfirm the • annexation of these areas with the City Council before making overtures to the property owners in these areas. She said that Council approval might better be requested before any discussions were held with the owners of the property to be annexed. This would apply especially to Areas #1 and 2. Mrs. Romans said that in most cases, the owners would save money and receive improved service if they annexed to the City. The Commission agreed that they would like to meet with the owners to discuss the advantages of annexation. Mrs. Romans described Area #4 as Home Lunber and a rental business on West Belleview Avenue. There are four property owners involved. Home Lumber, needing water, has indicated that they want to be annexed to the City. It is the staff's understanding that in the past the rental business has resisted annexation because they do not want to charge the City's sales tax. Area #5 is east of University Boulevard, and north of U.S. 285. The area along East Floyd Avenue and Columbine Circle at South Clayton is on Denver water and Englewood sewer. The property tax to be gained by the City will not pay for the service provided to this area. A sixth area, the Brookridge residential development, was not seriously considered for annexation. The Commission directed that a date be set for an annexation meeting on April 15, 1986 with the Commission and the property owners of Areas #3 and 4. If it is feasible to provide utilities to Area #2, the owners in that area will also be invited. VIII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans gave the Commission a list of numbers to call if they have helicopter complaints. Persons calling should provide the time of the action and as much information about the particular helicopter as possible in order that the complaint can be checked. Mrs. Romans gave the Commission copies of a Memorandum from the City Attorney affirming that the City could not charge for vacated right-of-way. Mr. Carson said that the City Council will meet with the Commission on March 31. Mr. Beier was unsure 'if he could attend, but said that he would notify Mrs. Romans. Mrs. Romans said there will be a DRCOG meeting on Thursday, March 13, 1986, at 3801 Quebec on Solid Waste. Mr. Mesa will try to attend, and Mr. Carson and Maunakea will attend. VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Beier said that at the meeting at Swedish Hospital, the representative of • the hospital expressed concern about the lack of a pedestrian signal at the • Hampden Crossing. He said cars seldom stop for pedestrians, and many speed through the crosswalk. Mrs. Romans said that the Traffic Engineer has determined that there are not enough pedestrians crossing to justify a signal and has suggested that the Hospital might want to make another count. Mr. Mesa suggested that patrol cars give tickets along there until the laws are met. ' - • • • -5- Mr. Mesa asked that the Commission go back to roll call votes for opening and closing hearings, and for approval of Minutes and Findings of Fact. After some discussion, the Commission agreed to return to the roll call votes. Mr. Maunakea suggested that now is a good time to try to widen the intersection at Oxford and Santa Fe before there is new construction on the Alpine Lumber site. Mr. Carson noted that the intersection is in Sheridan. Mr. Maunakea questioned the safety of the flight pattern of the helicopters which fly over the residential district to Swedish Hospital. He said if there is engine failure under 1200 feet there will be a crash, and he asked that helicopters follow the streets. It was noted that this has been recommended to the DRCOG Helicopter Task Force and was discussed at the meeting at Swedish on February 25th. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. S~ding Secretary