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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-02 PZC MINUTES• • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 2, 1986 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Carson. Members present: Members absent: Carson, Allen, Beier, Magnuson, Gourdin. Mr. meeting late. None. II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. November 18, 1986. Maunakea, Barbre, Mulhern entered the Chairman Carson stated that the Minutes of November 18, 1986, were to be considered for approval. Maunakea moved: Magnuson seconded: The Minutes of November 18, 1986, be approved as written. AYES: Allen, Beier, Maunakea, Barbre, Magnuson, Gourdin, Carson • NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mulhern. III. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The members decided to postpone consideration of "Subgoals", and to continue the review of the 1979 Comprehensive Plan as a guide. Mr. Allen, as Chairman of the discussion for the Parks and Recre- ation section, asked Staff for a presentation on current plans for Parks and Recreation. Susan King, Senior Planner, discussed the goals and the areas where parks may develop in the City. After some discussion, the Commission decided the following: 1. Centennial Park. The Commission decided to retain this goal in the Plan. It has been suggested that the Park be expan- ded to the east. It may be desirable to annex the adjacent land if it is in unincorporated Arapahoe County. 2. Cushing Park. Mrs. Romans noted that, while the City has been interested in expanding the park into the area to the west for sometime, the owner of the property has the proper- ty listed for sale, and there are persons interested in developing the land. The Commission members did not feel that the benefit to the public from purchasing this property -1 - 3. warranted the expenditure. The Commission voted to delete this Goal. Greenbelt and River Development. The Commission members felt that this goal is being accomplished. The Commission decided to place the emphasis in this upon "Maintaining the Greenbelt and River Development." A bikeway will be located along Little Dry creek, and Ms. King suggested it might be desirable to connect this bikeway to the bikeway along the Platte. IV. ENGLEWOOD DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY REPORT. Penny Dietrich, Director of the Englewood Downtown Development Authority entered the meeting at 7: 30 p.m., and the Commission interrupted discussion of the Comprehensive Plan so that she could continue the discussion of the Laventhol and Horwath report which was prepared for the E.D.D.A. concerning the area that is east of Broadway. Ms. Dietrich stated that the area east of Broadway is part of the downtown area, and it is hoped that the future development can take place in a way that will not detract from the downtown re- development. She said that she would support more stringent reg- ulations for the Landscape Ordinance. She listed the goals of the downtown section of the Comprehensive Plan as: 1. To support Downtown as a regional commercial area. Ms. Die- trich said that the area east of Broadway may develop into office uses rather than retail. In response to a question from Mr. Magnuson, she said that she understood the current asking price for space in Trolley Square is $8.00 a square foot. The space next to King Soopers has been rented for a dry cleaning/laundering facility. The 10, 000 square feet next to that may have a renter shortly. 2. To revitalize the Central Broadway/Acoma area. Ms. Dietrich said that the Central Business area will be from Broadway west. East of Broadway is expected to include medical facilities, as well as additional office, retail and residential uses. 3. To emphasize the regional nature of the Central business area, including Cinderella City, the downtown area and the "Englewood Exchange" (the area in which Home Club, Rocky Ricocco, Silo and Buyer's Club are being developed). 4. To link Cinderella City, the Central Business District, En- glewood Exchange and downtown in a manner to complement each other. She noted that a Commercial Corridor is forming through the center of the City which includes the Marks, The Waterford and the Medical Center. The Commission and Ms. Dietrich discussed why some sections of the downtown area are unoccupied. It was noted that the lighting for Christmas is very impressive. Ms. Dietrich said that she is -2 - • • • • looking into purchasing new signs saying "Welcome to Englewood" at U. s. 285 and Sherman, and Logan, and at Floyd and Broadway. Mr. Carson noted that the Englenook sign is illegal, and Ms. Dietrich asked for strict enforcement of the Sign Code. Mr. Carson asked if the EDDA supports a stronger Landscape or- dinance. She said they do. She reminded the Commission that the purpose of the EDDA is to prevent deterioration and to promote economic growth in Englewood. They are trying to draw new busi- ness into the area. Mr. Magnuson said that we should be attracting Cherry Hills resi- dents to shop in our area, but to do this, the perception of En- glewood must be changed. Mr. Gourdin suggested that a Park and Ride facility would be helpful. Mr. Carson thanked Ms. Dietrich for giving her time to meet with the Commission. Discussion resumed on the Parks and Recreation section of the Comprehensive Plan. 4. It was decided to retain the goal of the acquisition of land for a park in Southeast Englewood. 5. 6. It was agreed that the goal of additional park facilities in Northeast Englewood would be deleted • The Commission decided to retain the goal of a Community Center and to add the development of a Cultural Center. 7. The goal of an indoor ice skating rink was deleted. 8. The goal to develop an indoor firing range was deleted. 9. The necessity of providing additional facilities in exist- ing parks was retained. 10. It was decided to add a statement of support for the Parks and Recreation Department, noting the need for quiet areas in the parks and commending the Department for the good con- ditions of our parks. It was suggested that funds be increased for the maintenance of parks. v. LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE. The Commission decided to def er discussion of the Landscape Or- dinance until another meeting. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans passed out a letter concerning the Flight-For-Life program at Swedish. Mrs. Romans noted that on December 16, the -3 - next scheduled meeting, there is a conflict with the Lion's Club annual Christmas dinner. No cases are scheduled. The Commission decided to cancel the meeting on December 16 and to meet on January 6 for a regular meeting and study session. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE. Mr. Mulhern passed around a map published by the City of Little- ton which outlines the City and development within it. He said there is a slide show every year showing development in Little- ton. Ms. Dietrich said there is a Downtown Englewood Task Force putting together a booklet with a section on development and redevelopment. Mr. Gourdin stated, regarding the letter from Swedish Medical Center that, in his opinion, the flights have not been abiding by the flight plans or the corridors identified by DRCOG. He wants a letter from Swedish indicating compliance with the DRCOG Heli- copter Task Force report. The Helicopter Task Force report will be published the week of December 15. He asked that Mr. Stitt, the city's representative on the DRCOG Task Force, come and sum- marize the report and indicate agreement. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Secretary -4 - . ...... \ . • •