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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-19 PZC MINUTES, . • • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 19, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Carson at 7 P.M. Members present: Carson, Gourdin, Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern, Allen, Barbre, Beier Romans, Ex-Officio Members absent: Magnuson Also present: Senior Planner King II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. August 5, 1986 Chairman Carson stated that the Minutes of August 5, 1986 were to be con- sidered for approval. Maunakea moved: Gourdin seconded: The Minutes of August 5, 1986 be approved as written . AYES: NAYS: Gourdin, Maunakea, Mesa, Barbre, Beier, Carson None ABSENT: Magnuson ABSTAIN: Mulhern, Allen The motion carried. III. SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE Larry Mugler, DRCOG Mr. Larry Mugler, of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, addressed the Commission on the Solid Waste Task Force which was formed by the DRCOG Board of Directors. This Task Force is directed to identify and study the issues confronting the Denver region with regard to solid waste. The issues include the siting and operation of landfills and transfer stations, the future of existing landfills, alternatives to landfilling such as recycling, and the non-municipal solid waste problems such as sludge and fly-ash. Mr. Mugler stated that the Task Force is composed of members from the governmental sec- tor, from the private sector, recycling industry, private citizens, and a League of Women Voter representative from Douglas County. The representative from the City of Englewood is City Manager Mccown. Mr. Mugler stated that this Task Force has met at least three times, and has narrowed their focus at this time to the municipal solid waste problem. A series of issue papers is being prepared addressing the facets of the municipal solid waste program, such as the operation and inspection of landfills, and the siting of new land- fills . The second issue paper will address alternatives to landfilling, and the third will address institutional concerns. The Task Force has been asked -1 - to provide a report to the DRCOG Board within six months; this report should be available by the end of the year. Mr. Allen asked Mr. Mugler how many years he felt it would take to develop a workable collection/disposal system in the metro area and in the process phase out the landfilling program. Mr. Mugler stated that in the Denver area, he is of the opinion that landfills will be around for a long time. They will have to site these landfills some distance from the metro area, however. He stated that some consideration has been given to using transfer stations, with trucks transferring the trash to a railroad which would then transport the trash to another location, such as Moffat County. This will necessitate a considerable increase in hauling charges. There will come a time when the hauling charges, inspection service rates, etc. increase to the point that development of recy- cling plants located within the metro area will be more cost effective than the transfer stations/hauling process. Mr. Beier asked if a cost per ton to haul the trash had been mentioned. Mr. Mugler stated that he was not aware of a cited cost. Mr. Allen stated that the metro area needs to develop a collection/disposal (incineration) system, and the only thing that would be left to put in a land- fill would be the ash from the incineration process. Mr. Allen stated that he hoped that the Task Force would not think that the use qf landfills will han- dle the trash disposal problem for the next 100 years. He stated that he is of the opinion that the business of trash collection and disposal will become a major industry in the future. Mr. Allen further suggested that governmental agencies on both the east and west coasts have had to deal with the matter of trash removal and disposal, and that there is much to be learned from their experiences. Mr. Mesa asked if DRCOG had any plan to "educate the public" on the problem of trash collection and disposal. Mr. Mugler stated that DRCOG had nothing beyond the Task Force at this point in time; however, this was a good sugges- tion, and he would bring this to the attention of the Task Force and Board. Mr. Mesa pointed out that many times a series of articles focusing on such an issue has been published in a local newspaper or other publication; this could be helpful in bringing the matter to the attention of the general public. Further brief discussion ensued. Mr. Carson thanked Mr. Mugler for his atten- dance at the meeting. IV. ZONING DESIGNATION S. Santa Fe Drive/U.S. 285 Mr. Carson asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing. Beier moved: Barbre seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #5-86 be opened. CASE #5-86 AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern, Allen, Barbre Beier, Carson, Gourdin None ABSENT: Magnuson ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. -2 - • • • • • • Mrs. Dorothy Romans, Acting Director of Community Development, was sworn in. Mrs. Romans testified that the property located on the southeast corner of the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and U. S. 285 was recently annexed to the City of Englewood following de-annexation by the City of Sheridan. This is part of the site to be developed by the Osprey Corporation for Buyer's Club and Home Club. Property annexed to the City of Englewood comes in unzoned, and steps must be taken to place the land under the cover of the Comprehensive Zoning Map within 90 days. The adjacent property is zoned I-1, Light In- dustrial, and the I-1 zone classification is recommended for this property, also. The Planning Commission and City Council have considered and approved a Sub- division Plat and Planned Development for the property which includes this site. Mrs. Romans stated that it is her understanding that Osprey Development does not want the small railroad station that is on the site, and that it might be available for relocation if someone wanted it. It was noted for the record that the Certification of Posting and a copy of the Public Notice which was published in the Englewood Sentinel are in the file for this Case. Mr. Carson asked if there was anyone else wishing to address the Commission either in favor of or in opposition to the proposed zoning designation of the site. No one else addressed the Commission. Barbre moved: Maunakea seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #5-86 be closed. AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern, Allen, Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin None ABSENT: Magnuson ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. Mr. Carson asked the pleasure of the Commission. Maunakea moved: Beier seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the property identified as P.P.I. #2077 04 1 00 017 be zoned I-1, Light Industrial. AYES: NAYS: Mesa, Mulhern, Allen, Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Maunakea None ABSENT: Magnuson ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. V. CONDITIONAL USE Grease Monkey 324 West Hampden Avenue Mr. Carson asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing. -3 - CASE #22-86 Allen moved: Mulhern seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #22-86 be opened. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mulhern, Allen, Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Maunakea, Mesa None Magnuson None The motion carried. Mr. Carson asked if the staff had a presentation. Ms. King stated that the staff had nothing to add to the information contained in the Staff Report. Mr. Carson asked that the applicant come forward and be sworn in. Arch Neufeld of the Operations Department of the Grease Monkey, was sworn in. Mr. Allen stated that he had viewed the proposed location of the Grease Monkey, and noted that there is fast traffic on U.S. 285; it will be very dif- ficult for a motorist to make the turn to get into the business and not impede traffic and/or cause an accident. Mr. Allen asked how the Grease Monkey pro- posed to handle this problem. Mr. Neufeld stated that the radius on the intersection of the alley with U. S. 285 will be increased. The access to the business will be from the alley on the south, with exiting from the building onto U. S. 285. Mr. Carson questioned the proximity of the building to U.S. 285, and the space • that will be available for stacking of vehicles. Mr. Neufeld stated that the • rear 20 feet of the structure will be removed. No vehicles will be allowed to stack in the alley, but there will be sufficient space to stack six vehicles on the south side of the building. He stated that the Grease Monkey adver- tises and tries to adhere to the claim of a lube and oil change in 10 minutes. If there is a vehicle in the bay, and three vehicles stacked outside of each bay, most probably persons would not choose to wait longer than 30 minutes to get into the bay for the oil change and lube job, but would return at another time. Mr. Neufeld clarified the stacking area would be two vehicles wide, three vehicles deep, for a stacking capacity of three vehicles per bay. Further discussion ensued on the ingress/egress to the site. Mr. Neufeld stated that access to the bays would be from the south, with vehicles exiting from the building onto U. S. 285 with a right-turn only. Mr. Carson asked if there was anyone else who wanted to address the Commission in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Conditional Use at 324 West Hampden Avenue. No one else addressed the Commission. It was noted that the Certificate of Posting and notice of Public Hearing which was published in the Englewood Sentinel are in the file for this case. Mr. Beier asked if the staff had anything to add to the discussion. Ms. King stated that staff had nothing to add to the information contained in the staff report. Maunakea moved: Gourdin seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #22-86 be closed. -4 - • • • AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Allen, Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Maunakea, Mesa, Mulhern None Magnuson None The motion carried. Mr. Carson stated that he would have to vote in opposition to approval of this request because of his concern with the turning movements and the ingress/ egress to the site. He asked the staff what the width of the alley is. Mrs. Romans stated that right-of-way width for alleys is normally 16 feet, and with a 14 foot driving lane. Mr. Carson again expressed his opinion that this is too narrow to allow easy access from U. S. 285. Mr. Allen stated that he felt the public using this service would adapt to using the access through the alley. Mr. Maunakea stated that he would also have to vote against approving the request, but would recommend that Mr. Neufeld work with the staff to find an alternate, safe location. He is of the opinion that this site is unsafe for this type of business. Mr. Mulhern noted that a sign is indicated on the plot plan; he asked if this proposed sign was for an existing sign, or would the sign be used to direct the traffic to use the alley for access to the business. Mr. Neufeld stated that this is the location of an existing sign, but that it will direct traffic to use the alley for access to the building . Mr. Beier stated that U.S. 285 is carrying more traffic now than it was desig- ned to carry, and felt that it would be a mistake to allow an operation of this type on this site. Mr. Allen discussed the recent approval of the Buyer's Club/Home Club development, which will add considerably more traffic to U.S. 285. Maunakea moved: Beier seconded: The request for approval of a Grease Monkey to be located at 324 West Hampden Avenue be denied. Mr. Gourdin stated that he would abstain from voting; he does not want to deny economic development in the City of Englewood, but is concerned about the capacity of U. S. 285 and the accident potential for the motorists ingressing/ egressing the site. Mr. Mesa stated that he would also abstain from voting; his reasons are also concern on the traffic problems of U.S. 285, but neither does he want to deny a business the opportunity to operate in the City of Englewood. The vote was called: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Maunakea Mulhern, Allen Magnuson Gourdin, Mesa • The motion carried. -5 - VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that City Council approved the zoning of the Hall property • which was recently annexed to the City of Englewood; this site is located on the northeast corner of the Centennial Park. City Council also approved the Planned Development for Public Storage, Inc. at South Federal Boulevard/South Decatur Street. VII COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Carson displayed a landscaping plan which has been filed for the Perfor- mance Chrysler/Plymouth dealership on South Broadway. This dealership is operated by Doug Spedding. Discussion ensued. Mr. Mulhern discussed the decision made on the Grease Monkey for 324 West Hampden Avenue. He stated that he also is concerned about the traffic, but noted that the traffic problems are not caused by the Grease Monkey franchise, and pointed out that any business that may go in on this site will generate some traffic. Further discussion ensued. The meeting was declared adjourned at 8:05 P.M. -6 - • •