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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-08 PZC MINUTES. . • • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JULY 8, 1986 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commis- sion was called to order by Chairman Carson at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Barbre, Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen and Carson. Mulhern and Gourdin entered the late. Mulhern, Messrs. meeting Members absent: None. Also present: D. A. Romans, Acting Director of Community Development. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 24, 1986 Chairman Carson stated that the Minutes of June 24, 1986, were to be considered for approval. Maunakea moved: Beier seconded: The Minutes of June 24, 1986 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Beier, Carson, Mesa, Allen, Barbre, and Maunakea. None. Magnuson. Mulhern, Gourdin. The motion carried. III. FINDINGS OF FACT. CASE #20-86. Chairman Carson stated that the Findings of Fact on Case #20-86, concerning the northeast site of Centennial Park, we r e to be con- sidered for approval. Maunakea moved: Allen seconded: The Findings of Fact f or Case #20-86, con- cerning the northeast site of Centennial Park, be approved as written . AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Barbre, Maunakea, Beier, Mesa, Al len a n d Carson. None. Magnuson, Gourdin . Mulhern . The motion carried. -1 - • • • IV . ANNEXATION REPORT CASE #10-86. Mrs. Romans stated that in the matter of the annexations it would not be necessary for the Commission to hold a public hearing. She said that the City Council would direct the Engineering Divi- sion to prepare maps, and the City Attorney would prepare the legal work. The City Council may want the staff to contact the residents and owners of the areas to be annexed. The Planning Commission would consider zoning at a later time. Mr. Maunakea suggested asking the Council to take action for an- nexation of the five parcels of land, including Area 4. Mrs. Romans said that Area 4 could not be annexed under the two- thirds contiguity provision for another year, but that the owners could request annexation. Mesa moved: Magnuson seconded: That a communication be sent to City Council recommending that action be initiated to annex the areas adjacent to West Tufts Avenue as previously discussed with council and residents in that area. AYES: Barbre, Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen and Carson. NAYS: None . ABSENT: None. The motion carried. Mrs. Romans said she would contact Home Lumber and the rental business to see if they would be willing to sign a petition requesting annexation. Mr. Carson suggested meeting with Mrs. Romans and representatives from Finance, Utilities and the Fire Department , and the owners in Area 4. Mr. Magnuson and Mr. Mulhern said they would like to be on the Committee. All members asked t o be notified of the date and time of such meeting. Mrs. Romans said she would set up the meeting. v. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans said that the City Counc i l had approved the easement vacation on the 5000 block of South Federal and the Subdivision Plat for the Urban Renewal authority and t h e Planned Development for the Buyer's Club with three conditions: 1. 2. Within three weeks, representatives of Buyer's Club and the staff are to meet to i mprove the landscaping on the north side • The c ha in link f ence is t o be r e moved or replaced by to a durable, wo o den, more a t tractive fe nce. -2 - • • • 3 • In two years, the Traffic Engineer is to conduct a study to determine whether or not a traffic signal is needed at Lipan or Jason and Kenyon. If a signal is necessary, Osprey will share in the cost of the signal instal-lation. Mrs. Romans said that the Council had questioned the appearance of the building and the landscaping on the north side of the development, and staff will meet with Buyer's Club representa- tives on Monday, July 14 to discuss the matter. A report will be made to the City Council at a meeting on July 28 to view the re- vised landscape plan. Mr. Beier asked about access to the Hollberg property. Mrs. Ro- mans said that Mr. Hinson will arrange a meeting with Mr. Holl- berg and Traffic Engineer Plizga as soon as Mr. Plizga has re- turned from vacation. VI. COMMISSIONERS' CHOICE. Mr. Beier said that there are still cars being parked on the va- cant lot at Dartmouth and Emerson. (Note: The staff drove by the site following the meeting and there were no cars on the site at that time. Mr. Carson said that letters have been sent to Mr. Hack and to Elliott's Automotive concerning the Conditional Use status on their businesses. He said that Elliott's is parking in the fire lane. Mr. Beier said that the traffic at Dartmouth and Broadway is too heavy now, and will get much worse when the Porters and Kaiser medical buildings open. He suggested putting in turn lights from Dartmouth to Broadway, and not permitting parking along the street in the first block on either side of Broadway. Mrs. Ro- mans said she would pass his concern on to the Traffic an.d Public Works Departments. Mr. Allen asked what happened on the trash study. Mrs. Romans said she sent the recommendation to the City Manager, who re- f erred the Commission's recommendation to the Council. It is her understanding that no action has been taken to this time. Mr. Gourdin complained about helicopters which he said are not following the correct patterns. Mrs. Romans said that it is her understanding that the Flight For Life is being phased out at Swedish, and reminded Commission members that both DRCOG and Swedish asked persons to contact them if pilots are varying from the corridor route. Mr. Allen said that helicopters are a better mode of emergency transportation than ambulances . -3 - ... , • • • Mr. Carson . asked what was being done about the Bill Crouch lot. Mrs. Romans reviewed the status of the case . There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Sheryl Rousses, Recording Secretary -4 -