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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-07-22 PZC MINUTES. ,. • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION July 22, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carson. Members present: Magnuson, Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern, Beier,Carson Members absent: Also present: Romans, Ex-officio Gourdin, Allen, Barbre Senior Planner Susan T. King Planner I Mary Alice Rothweiler II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. July 8, 1986 Chairman Carson stated that the Minutes of July 8, 1986 were to be considered for approval. Maunakea moved: Beier seconded: The Minutes of July 8, 1986 be approved as written. Mr. Mesa asked for clarification of Item 2, Paragraph V, on Page 2. Mrs. Romans stated that this statement was a condition placed on the approval of the Buyer's Club Planned Development by the city Council. The existing chain-link fence is to be removed, or replaced with an attractive, durable, wooden fence. Mr. Gourdin entered the meeting during the above discussion. The vote on the motion to approve the Minutes was called: AYES: Magnuson, Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern, Beier, Carson, Gourdin NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen, Barbre ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. III. PUBLIC STORAGE, INC. Planned Development Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 1 Centennial Industrial Park CASE #21-86 Chairman Carson asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing on the Planned Development for Public Storage, Inc. -1 - Magnuson moved: Maunakea seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #21-86 be opened. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Magnuson None Allen, Barbre None The motion carried. Mr. Carson asked if the staff had any statements to make. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff had nothing to add to what is con- tained in the Staff Report. The staff will answer any questions the Commission members may have. Mr. Carson stated that he does have in hand a copy of the public notice of the Public Hearing which was published in the Englewood Sentinel, and a copy of the Certificate of Posting for each of the two signs required to post the site. Mr. Bernie Lash was sworn in, and testified that he is with J. R. Engineering. Mr. Lash displayed the site plan for the Planned Development. The site is bordered by South Federal Boulevard on the west, by South Decatur Street on the north and east side of the property. The property slopes approximately 12 feet from Federal east to Decatur Street. Mr. Lash then displayed a development plan for the site, which plan shows three structures. The building to be built immediately east of South Federal Boulevard will be one story in elevation; the center structure will be one story on the west side, and two story on the east side; the eastern most structure will then be one story and will be immediately west of South Decatur Street. Mr. Lash pointed out that there is an existing growth of Russian Olive trees along South Federal Boulevard, which will be trimmed and retained as part of the overall landscaping plan for the site. Mr. Lash dis- cussed the architectural design of the buildings, which will have a residential character in appearance, and will make use of the pitched roof style. There will be perimeter fencing on the site, with security access to the site from the north. The site will be well lighted. Parking area for prospective lessees will be on the north side near the full-time manager's residence/office. Mr. Maunakea asked about the drainage plan for the site; how will the storm waters drain so that they will not flood the lower storage levels of the structures. Mr. Lash indicated a detention pond in the southeast corner of the site, and stated that the storm waters will drain along the paved areas to this detention area where the water will be stored and released at the historic rate of flow. Mr. Carson asked whether sidewalks would be installed, and who will be responsible. Mr. Lash stated that sidewalks will be in- stalled by the developer. There will be a five foot sidewalk along South Federal Boulevard, and a four foot sidewalk along South Decatur Street. -2 - • • • • • • Methane gas monitoring was discussed. Mr. Lash stated that GeoTech did the soils testing, and cited sections from a letter from that organization, which indicated that during the soils testing process, no organic materials which would generate meth- ane gas were encountered. All readings for methane gas accumula- tion were negative. Mrs. Romans stated that there is a landfill north of Centennial Park, and that methane monitoring is required on all sites within 1,000 feet of a landfill. Mr. Maunakea asked about the phases of construction of the development. What comprises Phase I, and how long will it take to complete the entire project. Mr. Lash stated that they an- ticipate development to be done in one phase, and that a four to six month construction period will be required. Mr. Magnuson asked about the materials used in the buildings. Mr. Steve Tangney was sworn in, and stated that he is with Public Storage, Inc. The construction of the buildings will be of brick veneer between pre-cast concrete columns. The roof will be of designer shingle. Mr. Maunakea asked if _it was correct that there would be no storage for recreational vehicles or boats on the site. Mr. Lash stated this would not be permitted. Mr. Tangney stated that no provision will be made for outside storage; storage will be within an enclosed structure in individual locked storage areas . Mr. Carson asked if any member of the audience wanted to address the Commission in favor of the project. Fred Green was sworn in, and stated that he is an owner in the Centennial Crossing condominium development to the southeast of this site. He stated that he is in attendance to find out what the proposal is, and to make sure that it will be harmonious with the Centennial Crossing development. Mr. Green urged the Commis- sion to obtain guarantees on the type and amount of landscaping that is proposed for the site, particularly along South Decatur Street. Mr. Lash stated that the developer is committed to the landscap- ing as shown on the plan. Mr. Green stated that he felt the development will be satisfactory if the ultimate appearance is as depicted in the drawings. Mrs. Romans pointed out that if the City Planning and Zoning Com- mission and the City Council approve the Planned Development, it will be recorded in the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder's Of- fice. There can be no deviation from the plan as recorded, in- cluding the type and amount of landscaping. No Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until the approved landscaping is in place on this new development . Mr. Carson asked if there was anyone else in the audience who wished to address the Commission. No one indicated they wanted to address the Commission. -3 - Maunakea moved: Beier seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #21-86 be closed . AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mesa, Mulhern, Maunakea None Allen, Barbre None The motion carried. Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Magnuson, Mr. Magnuson stated that he will assume that there is no opposi- tion from those members of the audience who did not want to ad- dress the Commission regarding this issue. Magnuson moved: Maunakea seconded: The Planning Commission approve the Public Storage, Inc. Planned Development proposed for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Centennial In- dustrial Park, and refer the Planned Develop- ment to the City Council for favorable review. The staff is asked to include the letter to the staff committing the developer on the con- struction of sidewalks in the transmittal to City Council. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mulhern, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Magnuson, Maunakea, Mesa None Allen, Beier None The motion carried. An unidentified woman in the audience asked the hours of the operation. Mr. Tangney stated that the security gate hours will be from 7 AM to 7 PM; office hours will be from 9 AM to 5 PM. The lady then asked if there was a real need for this develop- ment, inasmuch as there is a storage operation within 1/2 mile of this site. Mr. Mulhern stated that the Commission could not base their consideration of the issue on the proximity of a competi- tive storage operation. Public Storage, Inc. is a large, well- known operation, and would verify the "need" before committing to development of a site. Mr. Magnuson concurred. Mr. Carson excused himself from the meeting for a brief time. IV. PUBLIC FORUM. Mr. Magnuson asked if anyone wanted to address the Commission under Public Forum. No one addressed the Commission. v. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs . Romans stated that at the last meeting , an ad hoc committee was appointed to meet with the owners of the Home Lumber and the -4 - • • • • • • Arapahoe Rental. Mr. Guetz, the owner of Home Lumber, is in favor of this meeting, but wanted to talk to the gentleman at the Rental business to determine the best time to hold the meeting. The staff will make the necessary arrangements for the meeting when they have heard from Mr. Guetz. The staff is continuing to monitor the site at Emerson and Dart- mouth; no vehicles have been observed parked on the site. The Commission's concern about the Dartmouth/Broadway intersec- tion has been relayed. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff has checked with the City Man- ager about the Commission's recommendation on the trash collec- tion program. The recommendation was referred to the City Coun- cil, but it is the opinion of the Council that the recommendation cannot be implemented at this time. Mrs. Romans reported that there were four responses to an invita- tion for proposals for development of the downtown area Phase III. Respondents were Clay Davis for Englewood Associates, Osprey, Ross Investment Group, and Yeakel-Holland Partnership. The Urban Renewal Authority will be considering these proposals, and will review them with the city Council at a joint meeting on August 6 before selecting a developer for the Phase III area. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE . Mr. Carson recognized a member of the audience, who inquired about the sand pit by Centennial Lake. Is there a time element on the operation of this use. Mrs. Romans stated that she under- stood this gravel pit was in Arapahoe County, and understands that at such time as the gravel operations cease, it will become part of the Park, but was not aware of the timing on the gravel removal. She suggested that the lady making the inquiry contact the Parks and Recreation Department for further information. Mr. Green stated that the development of the Public Storage, Inc. site will eliminate the motorcycle traffic on the site. The meeting was declared adjourned at 7:43 PM. Gertrude G. Welt Recording Secretary -5 -