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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-03-25 PZC MINUTES• CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 25, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER. The special study session of the City Planning and Zoning Commis- sion was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chairman Carson. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Carson, Gourdin, Magnuson, Mesa, Maunakea, Allen, Barbre Beier, Mulhern D. A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development II. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION WITH CITY COUNCIL. The Commission reviewed the several areas that could possibly be annexed to the City of Englewood. Mrs. Romans stated that a meeting with the property owners of areas identified as #1, #2, #3, and #4 will be held on April 15, 1986, in the Library Con- ference Room. Mr. Carson is to lead the discussion on the annexation areas at the meeting with the City Council. Mr. Mulhern entered the meeting and took his place with the Commission. Mrs. Romans stated that now that the revision to the Comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance is completed, the Comprehensive Zoning Map is to be reviewed. The "areas of zoning concern" were considered and discussed by the Commission. These "areas of zoning concern" have been plotted and enumerated on a map, with an accompanying descriptive text. Mr. Magnuson and Mr. Mulhern agreed to lead this discussion with the City Council, and scheduled a meeting with Mrs. Romans on Friday, March 28, at 9:30 A. M. to prepare their presentation. The issue of trash collection and disposal was discussed. Mrs. Romans stated that Requests for Proposals were sent to nine firms, four of which submitted a proposal. The cost range of these four proposals was from $30,000 to $45,000; the City Coun- cil has said they would fund a study of the trash issue up to the amount of $10,000. The City Manager is aware of the cost factors cited in the proposals that were submitted, and has indicated he will discuss with City Council whether they want to pursue this issue. If city Council determines that they do want to pursue the study, interviews will be scheduled for the four firms that responded to the RFP. Commission members expressed concern on the price range quoted by the responding companies; the question was posed as to whether the companies had a clear understanding of what the City is seeking. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the Planning Commission had reviewed the Request for Proposals prior to its being sent out, and had approved the form and content of the document. Mr. Gourdin suggested that the School of Urban Design at D.U. should be contacted and asked to submit a pro- posal. It was also suggested that perhaps the City could request copies of the information on the agreement between the Public Service Company and Denver whereby PSC will be burning the trash and converting it to energy. Mr. Gourdin pointed out that Mr. Stoel was a member of the ad hoc committee concerned with the Trash Collection/Disposition issue, and that committee is now one member short. Mr. Mesa stated he would serve on the committee. Mr. Allen was asked to lead the discussion on t h e Trash Collec- tion and Disposition issue with the City Council. The Goals and Work Program of the Commission for 1985/1986 was then discussed. It was noted that several items on this list have been accomplished, or progress made toward the ultimate ac- complishment of the goal. The promotional brochure was discussed. Mr. Gourdin stated there was a need to promote downtown Englewood. Mr. Carson stated that he wanted to review the brochure prior to printing. The possible participation of the City of Englewood Chamber of Commerce was discussed. This is another goal item that had an ad hoc commit- tee working on it, and the committee has lost membership. Messrs. Carson, Barbre, and Magnuson agreed to work on the ad hoc committee for the brochure. Solar access was dis b ussed. The City Attorney was to investigate this matter and report back to the Commission; nothing has been received from Mr. Olsen to this time. Design review was discussed. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff Technical Review Committee was formed as a direct result of this issue and previous Planning Commission discussions pertaining to design review. The Technical Review Committee seems to be functioning well. The Goals and Work Program were to be revised, and copies made available for the meeting with the City Council on March 31. Several other matters for discussion with the City Council were mentioned. Discussion ensued. • • • .. • • • III. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE . Mrs. Romans stated that she had received a call from CDI; they will be opening the trash collection center in May of 1986; however, there is a "shakedown" run scheduled for April 14 and 15, to which members of the Commission have been invited. Mem- bers of the Commission agreed to attend the "shakedown" at CDI on April 14, 1986 at 10:00 A. M. IV. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Gourdin discussed the need to review and update the Com- prehensive Plan. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the Master Street Plan has recently been updated. Mrs. Romans reviewed the process followed in previous updates of the Plan, whereby members of the Commission each chaired an ad hoc committee for each section of the Plan. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gourdin suggested that the Plan be expanded to cover environmental issues such as air pollu- tion and noise pollution. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gourdin asked about the disposition of the Highway Work Pro- gram considered by the Commission in the Fall of 1986. Mrs. Ro- mans stated that this was referred to the City Council, and then sent to the Arapahoe County Commissioners; the Arapahoe County Commissioners in turn transmit their recommended work program to the State Highway Department. Nothing has been received by the Planning Division from the State Highway Department to this point in time. Mr. Gourdin inquired \about the heliport/helicopter route study by DRCOG. Mrs. Romans ~tated that Mr. Stitt of the Community Development Departmemt will continue to work on this matter. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p. m. d'ertrude G. Wei ty ~ Recording Secretary