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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-04 PZC MINUTES• • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION February 4, 1986 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman Carson. Members present: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, ~1esa, Allen, and Carson. Members absent: Also present: Barbre. Assistant Director D. A. Romans Senior Planner S. T. King Planner I M. A. Rothweiler II. REORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION. Vice Chairman Carson stated that it would be necessary to elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. Magnuson moved: Allen seconded: Mr. Carson be nominated for Chairman . There were no further nominations. AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: Barbre. ABSTAIN: None. Mr. Carson was elected as Chairman for 1986. Carson moved: Beier seconded: Mr. Magnuson be nominated for Vice Chairman. There were no further nominations. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: III. Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. Barbre. None. CONTINUED CASE fl 1-86-. SUBDIVISION WAIVER. 4601 South Santa Fe Drive. Mr. William Graveley came forward to represent Mrs. Jennings. He referred to the new subdivision waiver plat which showed the land at 4601 South Santa Fe Drive to be divided into two tracts, Tract A and Tract B. He noted that the easements had been removed and described access to each of the buildings. All buildings are shown on the plat. He said they were all working together to undo a bad situation. Mr. Hamburg will buy all of Tract B, and he will grant an easement to give uninterrupted access to Tract A from the property he owns to the west of this site. Both tracts will have good access and will be of an appropraite size to permit • • • -2- future development. There will be no access from West Union Avenue to Tract B. Ms. King stated that 1812 West Union Avenue is sunken down on the east side. The single-family house has a driveway. The repair garage has access along the easements. She said they are not sure how the future Santa Fe improvements will affect the properties. Allen moved: Magnuson seconded: The Subdivision Waiver for 4601 South Santa Fe Drive be granted, providing that the water and sewer service AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: shall meet wi-th the requirements of the Utilities Depart- ment prior to any future development of the subject site. Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. Barbre. None. The Chairman ruled the motion carried, and the Subdivision Waiver was granted. IV. PUBLIC HEARING. CONDITIONAL USE. 4 756 South Bro.adway Case No. 2-86. Chairman Carson noted that he had proof of publication and posting for this case . Beier moved: Mulhern seconded: The public hearing for Case #2-86 be opened. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. Barbre. None. The Chairman ruled the public hearing in Case #2-86 was open. Cameron Mee, 8952 South Grey Fox Drive, was sworn in for testimony. He said he represented Bill Crouch in Cases #2-86 and 3-86. He said that Bill Crouch owns the properties at 5020 and 5030 South Broadway. 5030 is currently being rented by a motorcycle shop which holds a lease until October of 1987. Mr. Crouch is negotiating for the franchise for Suzuki, and he must demonstrate that he has a place for those cars. Because Mr. Crouch cannot occupy 5030 South Broadway, he plans to rent property at 4756 South Broadway until he has access to the other property, at which time he will extend the building, even the grade, and do business from 5030 and 5020. Because of the temporary nature of his business at 4756 South Br o adway, Mr. Crouch is requesting only a temporary conditional use approval for 4756 South Broadway. This property has been used for auto or motorcycle uses for over ten years. The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for landscaping, although it has turned out that they actually exceed the minimum landscaping requirement. The property will be used to sell cars, with some areas of display and some parking for employees. Sales will take place from this lot; however, cars will not be serviced in the building or on the lot. Three parking spaces are required; they will provide four, plus four employee parking spaces. Demonstration cars will be parked on display. If another site • • • -3- is found for Kawasaki Motorcycles at 5030 South Broadway, the use will be for less than 18 months, because Mr. Crouch is anxious to move to the 5000 block of South Broadway. It will take little time to ready 5020 and 5030 for occupancy, and som e of the work can take place while the property is being used by Mr. Crouch. Th ere were no further speakers concernin g · this matter . Magnuson moved: Beier seconded: That the public hearing for Case #2-86 be closed: AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: Barbre. ABSTAIN: None. The Chairman ruled the public hearing for Case #2-86 was closed. Allen moved: Magnuson seconded: That a Conditional Use be granted in Case #2-86. for 4756 South Broadway, for car sales, display and parking for customers and employees. AYES: NAYS: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. ABSENT: Barbre. ABSTAIN: None . v. PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE. 5020 South Broadway Case No. 3-86. Mr. Carson noted that he had evidence of publication and posting in this case. Maunakea moved: Mulhern seconded: The public hearing for Case #3-86 be opened. AYES: Maunakea, Beier, Magnu son, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Barbre ABSTAIN: None. The Chairman ruled that the public hearing for Case #3-86 was open. Mr. Cameron Mee returned to the podium, stating that in Mr. Crouch's long-range plans, he wishes to combine the lot at 5030 South Broadway with the adjoining vacant lot at 5020 South Broadway, which lot is partially graveled. Until then, they wish to park cars and also absorb the overflow of Mitsubishi cars at 5020 South Broadway. They are requesting a Conditional Use for an auto lot. No sales will be conducted from the lots; however, new vehicles will be stored on the lot. Landscaping requirements will be met. There will be a setback of 36 feet from the street, two trees will be planted, ground cover and junipers will be planted, and the rear of the property will be screened with Russian Olives. There is currently gravel on the western portion of the property and the Board of Adjustment waived permanent surfacing requirements because of the short-term nature of the use. There will be Fire Department access with an access lane. There is minimal lightin g , all trained to remain on the site. • • • -4- Mr. Mee stated there would be no fence on the South Broadway frontage. Access is possible from the motorcycle lot as well as from the entrance on Broadway . Mrs. Rothweiler requested that, because there will be no structure and no permits required, a date certain be set for the completion of the landscaping. Mr. Mee agreed. There were no further speakers for or against the Conditional Use. Allen moved: Mesa seconded: That Conditional Use status be granted to Bill Crouch to use AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: the property at 5020 South Broadway for auto storage. Landscaping must be completed by July 1, 1986, or the Conditional Use will be terminated. Haunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. Barbre. None. The Chairman ruled the Conditional Use in Case #3-86 was granted subject to compliance with the imposed condition. VI. PUBLIC HEARING. CONDITIONAL USE. 5470 South Broadway Case #4-86. Maunakea moved: Magnuson seconded: The public hearing for Case #4-86 be opened. AYES: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Barbre. ABSTAIN: None. The Chairman opened the public hearing, stating that he had proof of posting and publication of the notice of the hearing. Curtis Saack , 7230 East Geddes Place, was sworn in for testimony. He said he represents Lloyd G. Chavez, President of Burt on Broadway. He stated that until recently, the subject property has been the location of a disco and prior to that, a theater. The building has been demolished, and the applicant is proposing to establish a Hyundai dealership on the site. He stated that all ordinance requirements have been met, and the landscaping exceeds the requirements. There is plenty of parking, and all loading will take place on their property. Mr. Magnuson asked about the State Highway Department's comments about the curb cut. Susan King, Senior Planner for the City of Englewood, said that the Highway Department rejected a new curb cut, but said the present one for Heydman Pontiac, which is immediately to the south of the subject property, could be relocated so that both businesses could share the curb cut. While no agreement has been made, they are hopeful that the matter can be resolved . Mr. Beier noted that a fire hydrant may be necessary. Ms. King said a fire flow study will be made; if there is enough pressure, a fire hydrant will not be necessary. Mr . Mesa questioned Mr. Saack about the fence at the rear of the property. Mr. Saack said that it will be six feet high, chain link, and will go a long the rear of the property. The present retaining wall will be moved in 12 feet , • • • -5- and the fence will be similar to the Toyota facility's fence . The staff had no further conunents. The applicant agreed to the staff's reconunendation. There were no further speakers either for or against the Conditional Use. Beier moved: Maunakea seconded: The public hearing be closed in case #4-86. AYES: Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Barbre. ABSTAIN: None. The Chairman declared the public hearing closed. Allen moved: Mulhern seconded: The Conditional Use for 5470 South Broadway be granted to permit a new car dealership for Hyundai cars with the following conditions: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 1. Unloading of vehicles shall not be allowed on Broadway. Any inventory delivery shall be from the dedicated access drive. 2. Prior to .the issuance of a building permit, a drainage plan shall be submitted . 3. All adjacent concrete must be brought to City standards. 4. The applicant must comply with all applicable City ordinances. Maunakea, Beier, Magnuson, Mulhern, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Carson. None. Barbre. None. The Chairman ruled the Conditional Use was granted. VII. TRASH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL. Mr. Allen said he was pleased that the City was going to begin work on the problem of trash collection and disposal. He said he had reviewed the Request for Proposal and objected to the section which asked for a determination as to whether there is a problem. He also asked that on page 5, section 2, subsections a, b, c, and d be removed, which sections detail interviews as a means of determining the scope of the study. The members of the Conunission discussed the Request for Proposal, suggesting that questionnaires might be sent to all or many residents to help make them aware of this consideration, rather than including section 2 on page 5 . VIII. UPDATE ON CASE #33-85. Ms. King stated that after the Planning Commission considered Mr. Cameron's proposals, and made certain requirements for the development, Mr. Cameron decided that his plans for the R. V. storage were not economically feasible. • • • -6- He then withdrew his application. He now intends to use the property to store landscape material. He does intend to take care of Urban Drainage's concerns, and to landscape. If in the future he wants to improve the property he intends to match Cedar Lumber in quality. She said that the staff had requested a site plan showing storage, landscaping, and floodway easement, as points of informa- tion only. Ms. King said there is a well on the site, which will provide water for the plants. The property will appear better with landscaping all along Santa Fe. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans presented a summary of the Board and Planning and Zoning Cases for 1985. She noted that the Board denied 50% of the cases. All sign code variances were denied, and the Board had shown strong support of the Landscape Ordinance. Mrs. Romans noted that the APA meeting for Planning Commissioners will be in Los Angeles; however, at the present time, out-of-state trips are not being paid for by the City. Council will review this policy this month. None of the Commissioners expressed interest in attending the Los Angeles meeting. Mrs. Romans requested that if any members of the Commission have questions, comments or requests, they should be made to her or to Peter Vargas, rather than the staff or secretaries. x . COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Magnuson submitted a Guide concerning Planning and Zoning Commissions and asked that copies be made and distributed to the Commissioners. In response to a statement of Mr. Gourdin relative to the helicopters serving the Swedish Medical Center, Mrs. Romans stated that Harold Stitt had been appointed to a DRCOG committee which is studying helicopter .traffic; and he will ask a speaker to address the Commission. Mr. Magnuson suggested that hearings be opened and closed by acclamation, rather than a roll call vote. Mr. Allen welcomed Mr. Maunakea to the Commission. Mr. Allen then stated that he was disappointed that Mr. Stoel was not reappointed to the Commission, and that, in his opinion, if Council had attended Planning Commission meetings, it would have been apparent that Mr. Stoel was doing a good job, and he would have been reappointed. Mrs. Romans said that she had been told that one of the goals of the Council this year is closer communication with Boards and Commissions, and that she told the City Council that the Commission is anxious to meet with them. She will ask for a meeting as soon ··as possible with the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Secretary