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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-01 PZC MINUTES\ CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION August 1, 1978 CALL TO ORDER. The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Vice-Chairman Draper. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Parker, Pierson, Tanguma, Draper, Lathrop Wanush, Ex-officio Owens, Smith, Williams, McClintock D. A. Romans, Assistant Director II. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1979 -1983 CASE #11-78 Mr. Draper asked the staff to present the Capital Improvement requests to the Commission. Mrs. Romans stated that City Departments were contacted and asked to submit capital improve- ment projects they wished to have included in the 1979 -1983 five-year program. Mrs. Romans reviewed the requests submitted by the departments, noting which requests were included in the Capital Improvement Program at the present time, which requests have been submitted previously but have not been in- cluded in the Capital Improvement Program, and which requests are totally new. Mr. Smith entered the meeting and took his place with the Commission. Mrs. Romans further reviewed departmental requests, and made reference to the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and the six-quarter budget, which sets forth the funding for the pro- jects included in the Capital Improvement Budget. Mr. Smith questioned that a replacement Bookmobile should be included in the Capital Improvement budget, or whether it should not belong in the amortization fund with other city vehicles. Mrs. Romans stated that it was her understanding that it would be included, but that the staff would check into this matter. Mrs. Romans noted that there was no change in requests from the Utilities Departments, and in fact, no new requests were received for 1983. On the Bi-City Waste Water Treatment Plant, the figures reflect Englewood's share of the projects listed. Mr. Smith discussed the need for a "suspension" storage tank back of the Flea Market on South Broadway. The advantage of using the six-quarter budget was discussed. Mr. wanush pointed out that if there are funds available, a -2- I project may be advanced in the budget, or if funds are not available, the project may be delayed for a quarter until funds ~ are availableo Mr. Smith stated that the six-quarter budget ,.r gives flexibility to the budget process. Mro Smith also noted that revenues are up about 12% so far this year over what was estimated. Mr. Tanguma stated that he would like to see bicycle trails in the City of Englewood, and felt this should be funded through the Capital Improvement Programo Discussion ensuedo Mr. Smith stated that this may be something that should be included, and stated be was under the impression that there was a study done on bicycle trailso Mrso Romans agreed there was a study prepared by the staff and trails were proposed; a Public Hearing was held, and there was considerable oppositicn voiced by residents and organizations such as the Jaycees. The Commission considered each Capital Improvement request; projects such as the storm drainage, paving and sidewalk dis- tricts and street overlay were determined to be on-going pro- jects, and funding for these projects were approved for the five-year period or until the project is completed if completion is determined to be within this five-year period. The new re- quest of traffic signals at Dartmouth and South Platte River Drive, and at Dartmouth and Tejon were discussed. Mrs. Romans pointed out that there are specific warrants that must be met before installation of a signal at an intersection, and that the funds are requested for these installations at this timeo It was determined that the traffic signals should be funded in the 1979 CIP budget. The Broadway beautification from Quincy Avenue south to the City Limits was moved from 1979 to 1980, and the Broadway widening from Floyd north to Yale Avenue was approved for 1983 funding. Right-of-way Acquisition funding was approved for 1979 thru 1982 as requestedo The matter of acquiring land for additional City Hall parking was discussedo Mr. Smith pointed out that this cost estimate figures out to approximately $2,500 per parking space. Mrs. Pierson pointed out that this is prime commercial land; she estimated a cost of approximately $10/square foot, and stated that she did not want to spend that kind of money for employeeso Mr. Smith questioned that persons who do not need access to their vehicles during the work day should be parking in the City Hall parking lots. Upon further discussion, it was deter- mined that this project should be deleted altogether from the Commission recommendationo Improvement of the Girard Avenue/South Cherokee Street turning radius from north bound to east was considered, and approved for funding in 1980. Additional payments on the Malley Center and on the Land Purchase near the Malley Center were both ap- proved for funding as requestedo Mr. Smith pointed out that the funds requested on these two projects represent "payments" and are in the same category of "on-going" projects such as paving and sidewalk districts. -3- The proposed cul-de-sac in the 3300 block of South Lincoln was discussed. Mr. Parker expressed opposition to this pro- posal and stated that he felt it would affect development and property values along South Lincoln both to the north and south of the 3300 block. Mr. Draper asked about the feasibility of a mid-block traffic signal such as in the 3400 block of South Broadway to slow the traffic and to facilitate the crossing of the street by elderly people. Mr. Wanush stated that the proposed cul-de-sac would lend attractiveness to the "campus" atmosphere for senior citizens with the Simon Center and the Malley Center across the street from each other, and would be an asset to the area. Mr. Smith pointed out that the 3200 anl 3400 blocks of South Lincoln would have access from Floyd Avenue, Eastman Avenue, Girard and Hampden Avenues. He added that people do not use the 3300 block of South Lincoln Street to get to either the 3200 or 3400 blocks of South Lincoln. Mr. Parker reiterated that he felt the cul-de-sac would hinder development, and pointed out that while there may not be de- velopment in these two blocks at this time, there may be de- velopment in the near future. Mr. Parker also pointed out that the parochial school may close at some time in the future, and that this land would also be available for development. Mr. Lathrop discussed the difficulty of the elderly people in crossing the street to and from the Malley Center. He pointed out that the traffic that does use the 3300 block of South Lincoln often travels over the speed limit in his opinion, anl he predicted that there will be a serious accident in this block if something is not done to slow the traffic or remove it altogether. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt the "campus" concept was good, and that perhaps the project could be moved back a year or two in funding to give time for development if it will occur, and to also give more opportunity for consideration. It was determined that this project will be placed in the 1981 funding. The river development project was discussed, and approved for funding thru 1981. The Community Center was considered. Mr. Smith stated that he is opposed to this project; he pointed out that community centers are being closed all over the country. The cost of operating this facility is too high, and all activities must be monitored closely. Mr. Smith stated that the cost estimate listed on this project is too low to begin with; the last figure that the City Council received on a total Community Center was something over $5,000,000. Mr. Smith discussed the problems of vandalism that many community centers have experienced, and pointed to some of those in Denver that have had considerable trouble with vandals. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt the cost of both construction and maintenance must be weighed against the benefit of "keeping kids out of trouble." Mr. Smith pointed out that a community center will not keep kids out of trouble; he made reference to the programs available to youngsters through the Parks and Recreation Department, and -4- noted that the participation is not that good. Mr. Tanguma noted that there are activities for kids from 10 to 15 years .. of age, but nothing for people between 20 and 60. Mr. Lathrop ,_, pointed out that there are churches, schools and the Parks and Recreation Department that all have activities geared to the youngsters. Mrs. Pierson suggested that part of the activities for those who are from 20 to 60 years old would not require the staff that other activities would --they would not have to be as closely monitored. Mr. Draper asked about the use of one of the schools that are to be closed as the community center. Discussion ensued. Mr. Tanguma suggested that possibly one of the schools could be used as a "pilot program". Discussion ensued on whether this project should be funded or not. It was suggested that possibly some funds for a feasibility study should be budgeted in 1979, and the land acquisition and construction budgeted for a later date if the study proves a need for such a use. Mr. Smith sug- gested that the project be deleted totally; an informal poll of the Commission was taken, and the suggestion was defeated by a tie vote. Funding of $20,000 in 1979; $1,810,000 in 1980, and $80,000 in 1981 was discussed, and was also defeated by a tie vote. Further discussion ensued. The final determination was to request $20,000 in 1979 for a feasibility study, and request funding of $1,810,000 in 1981 and $80,000 in 1982; this gained Commission approval on a four to two vote. A break was declared at 9:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 P.M. Centennial Park Shore development was considered, and it was determined that rather than the $188,260 listed, with $94,130 available in Federal funds, that the City's share would also be $94,130 if the funding were approved for 1979 and the Federal funding used. It was determined that this project should be funded in the amount of $94,130 for 1979. Cushing Park expansion was considered, and it was noted that the expansion is listed either to the north or west. Concern was expressed over any expansion to the north that might necessitate pedestrian crossing of West Dartmouth Averrue from one part of the park to another. Mr. Smith discussed citizens concern with traffic in this area on South Fox Street, and suggested that possibly access to Dartmouth Avenue through this vacant area west of the park would be a solution. Discussion ensued. Mr. Smith stated that he felt any expansion to the n orth of Dartmouth Avenue should be discouraged. Mrs. Pierson suggested that possibly there could be some use of the land north of Dartmouth by the Parks Department that would not constitute crossing West Dartmouth Avenue by pedestrians. An informal poll on recommending against expansion of Cushing Park to the north across Dartmouth Avenue showed the recom- mendation carrying five to one. Further discussion ensued. It was determined that funding for the Cushing Park expansion should be recommended for 1980, 1981, and 1982. -5- The Centennial Park Expansion project was considered, and Mr. Wanush pointed out that this is east of the park t o the river. Discussion ensued. The Commission approved funding of the project for the 1979 CIP. The Indoor Ice Rink was then considered. Mrs. Pierson stated that on account of her marriage, she would suggest that this project be moved to 1979 for funding. Discussion ensued, a n d it was determined that this project should be deleted. The lighting of the High School Ball Fields was then considere d. The Commission expressed the view that this should be done b y the School Board, and not by the City, and this project was deleted. The mountain park was discussed, and it was determined that this project should also be deleted. Development of McLellan Reservoir was considered. Mr. Smith discussed the problems the law enforcement agencies are having with this site, and it was suggested that the funding of this project should be delayed until at least 1982 and 1983 to give the City an opportunity to determine whether or not it shou ld be fully developed as a recreational site. The funding in 1982 and 1983 was approved by the Commission . The need for the Indoor Rifle Range was considered, and it was determined that this project should be deleted. Paving of Centennial Park parking lot was approved for $28,000 in 1979, as was the lighting of Miller Field in 1983. The matter of the Library Bookmobile was again discussed . Mr. Smith again suggested that this matter be checked out ; if it is not included in the amortization fund, the Commission deter- mined that 1983 was the proper year for funding. The Police Pistol Range was then considered, and it was agreed that the funding of this project should be moved up to 1980 . Funding for relocation of Fire Station #3 was discussed. Mrs. Pierson stated that she felt this was too much money for a very negligible benefit. It was determined that funding for this project should be delayed to 1981. Funding for the Pumper Combination was approved for 1979. Miscellaneous Land Acquisition was discussed, and it was noted that this is earmarked for a possible fire station in northeast Englewood. It was determined that the funding for this project should be moved to 1982. Water Improvement funding was discussed . It was determined that funding for this project could remain in 1982. -6- > The Fire Training Center funding was considered. The Commission approved the funding of this project in 1979. tt The Lawn Sprinkling system for the fire stations was discussa:i , and deleted. The Fire Investigation Van was discussed, and funding for this project was approved in 1980. It was noted that the projects listed by the Water Department should be left as shown in the 1979-1982 budget, as should those for the Bi-City Plant. No projects will be recommended for the Water program in 1983. Pierson moved: Tanguma seconded: The following list of Capital Improvement projects for the five-year period of 1979 through 1983 be approved by the Planning Commission and referred to the City Manager. AYES: NAYS: Parker, Pierson, Smith, Tanguma, Draper, Lathrop McClintock, Owens, Williams The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. ~ertrude G. Wel ~Recording Seer ---CITY OF ENGLEWOOD 8 /2 /78 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Request 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 - High School Basin $ 475,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Central Basin $ 0 $ 60,000 $ 800,000 $ 0 $ 0 Zuni Street Paving -Dartmouth to Yale $ 50,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Little Dry Creek Improvement $ 379,403 $ 435,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 $ 400,000 City Survey $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 0 $ 0 Street Overlay Program $ 70,000 $ 75,000 $ 100,000 $ 115,000 $ 125,000 Paving and Sidewalk District $ 30,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 Traffic Signals $ 25,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Broadway Beautification $ 0 $ 90,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Widen Broadway: Yale to Floyd $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 364,000 Rights-of-way Acauisition $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 50,000 $ 0 Belleview Park Storm Dr.ainage $ 150,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Right Turn: Cherokee and Girard $ 0 $ 35,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Malley Center $ 35,264 $ 35,264 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Land Purchase near Malley Center $ 22,500 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Cul-de-sac: 3300 South Lincoln $ 0 $ 0 $ 30,000 $ 0 $ 0 River Development $ 50,000 $ 621,806 $ 175,000 $ 0 $ 0 Community Center $ 20,000 $ 0 $1,810,000 $ 80,000 $ 0 -e e 8 /2/7 8 1979 1 980 1981 1982 1983 - Centennial P ark S hor e Devel o pme n t $ 94,130 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 West of Cushi ng Pa r k (5A) $ 0 $ 300,000 $ 120,000 $ 180,000 $ 0 (A) 0 (C -Tennis (C -Swim Cou r ts) Pool) Centennial Park Expa n sion $ 200,000 $ 0 $ 90,000 $ 0 $ 0 (A) (C) McLellan Reservoir $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 17,000 $ 26,000 Pave Centennial Parking Lots $ 28,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Miller Field Lighting $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 55,000 Library Bookmobile $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 40,000 Pistol Range $ 0 $ 50,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Fire Station #3 $ 0 $ 0 $ 200,000 $ 0 $ 0 Pumper Combination $ 150,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Miscellaneous Land Acquisition $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 200,000 $ 0 Water Improvements $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 300,000 $ 0 Englewood /Littleton Fire Training Center $ 60,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Fire Investigation Van $ 0 $ 10,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Total: $2,009,297 $2,082,070 $4,095,000 $1,542,000 $1,210,000 Grand To t al: $10,938,367 e 1979 198. 1981 1982 1e Allen Filter Plant Expansion & Rehabilitation $4,337,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 :1: 0 Rehabilitation of South Broadway 12" Mains $ 363,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 :j; 0 Annual Replacement of Water Mains $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000 $ 110,000 0 Pipe Connections $ 0 $ 0 $ 38,940 $ 0 :~~ 0 Modify Piping at Overhead Reservoir 0 $ 161,000 $ 0 $ 0 :;,; 0 Replace Mains in Low Pressure Areas $ 273,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 ~~ 0 Construct Worth City Storage $ 0 $1,984,000 $ 0 $ 0 ~; 0 Overhead Storage Pump Station $ 503,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 ~; 0 Allen Filter Plant Pump Increase $ 0 $ 0 $ 543,000 $ 0 ~; 0 Replace and Rehabilitation -Inadequate Mains $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $3,000,000 :' 0 McLellan Pump Station Relocation $ 341,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 :' 0 TOTAL $8,997,000 $2,255,000 $ 691,940 $3,110,000 :> 0 -e e 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 - 201 Engineering Design $ 50,000* $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 Plant Expansi~n 10,000,000 Gal MGD (NH CL · removal) $ 0 $1,000,000* $ 500,000* $ 0 $ 0 Land Application $ 125,000* $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 NOTE: EPA Funding is 75%; Littleton and Englewood share remaining costs 50% each (12-1/2% each) *Englewood's Share $ 175,000 $1,000,000 $ 500,000