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Home My WebLink About1985-06-04 PZC MINUTES• • • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 4, 1985 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Venard. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Magnuson, Stoel, Gourdin, and Venard. McBrayer and Allen. Peter Vargas, Ex Officio. Dorothy A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development. Susan T. King, Senior Planner. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 21, 1985. Mr. Venard stated that the Minutes of May 21, 1985, were to be considered for approval • Carson moved: Stoel seconded: The Minutes of May 21, 1985, be approved as written. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Magnuson, Stoel, Venard. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Beier and Gourdin. ABSENT: McBrayer and Allen. The Chairman ruled that the motion carried, and the Minutes were approved as written. III. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, B-2, BUSINESS DISTRICT. Mr. Venard asked for discussion about the proposed amendments to the B-2 Zone District. Mr. Stoel said that he is concerned about the minimum setback, which had been changed to 12 inches. He asked that this be made more specific. The Commission decided to change that section to read "A minimum setba ck of twelve inches from all property lines will be required." Mr. Carson stated that lighting was mentioned in two different sections of the proposed B-2, under site plan and under what the Planning Commission will consider when deciding on a Conditional Use. It was decided to retain both sections. Mr. Gourdin asked that the Fence Ordinance be changed to forbid fences a l on g South Broadway. He said the Comprehensive Plan doesn't permit fences in commercial districts, and Mr. Gourdin gave several citations from the Plan. Mr. Carson suggested that the B-2 regulations on which the Commission is currently working , state that such fences could not be built along South Broadway. It was decided that the B-2 district should conform to the Fence Code because there should not ' • • • -2- be conflicting laws in the Ordinance.· The Commission agreed to consider amendments to the Fence Ordinance at the next meeting. Mr. Venard asked that Section (f) be changed to read" .... trailers, or motor- cycles, and upon ownership change for any sales lot or business after the effective date of this Ordinance". There were no other suggested changes in the proposed B-2 e (2) (b). Mr. Venard said on Page 4, concerning the landscaping for car sales lots, that Sections (i) through (iv) might be deleted by simply stating that the Landscape Ordinance applies. Ms. King said that the Landscape Ordinance would permit all the landscaping to be put anywhere on the lot the owner wishes, and would not require that it be visible from the front. It was decided to add in Section (g) the statement: "A landscape plan in conformance with the Landscape Ordinance shall be submitted with the application for the Conditional Use." It was further decided to strike Sections (i) through (iv) of Section (g). The landscape requirement as quoted above is to be added to the sections of the B-2 regulations rel~ting to motor vehicle repair businesses and motor vehicle laundry or polishing ·tiusinesses. Mrs. Romans noted that Section g, Development Requirements, requires a ten foot setback for all uses in the B-2. There has never before been a setback required in this zone district. The Commission approved this provision. Magnuson moved: Carson seconded: The Landscape Ordinance be amended to require that landscaping be visible from the public right-of-way. AYES: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Magnuson, Stoel, Gourdin, Venard. NAYS: None. ABSENT: McBrayer and Allen. The meeting was recessed at 8:15 p.m. to consider phrasing for this change. The meeting resumed at 8:30 p.m., with the same people in attendance. The Commission decided to change Section c (2) (e) (1) of the Landscape Ordinance to read: "Minimum of 10% of total lot area must be landscaped with no less than 50% of the landscaping installed on the front portion of the lot." Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The changes as proposed at this meeting be passed on to Council with a recommendation to approve. AYES: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Magnuson, Stoel, Gourdin, Venard. NAYS: None. ABSENT: McBrayer and Allen. The Chairman ruled that the motion had carried, and stated that the Fence Ordinance would be considered for amendment at the next meeting. IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. Stoel moved: Carson seconded: Goals and Objectives be considered at the following meeting at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will include the Fence Ordinance amendments. • • • -3- AYES: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Magnuson, Stoel, Gourdin and Venard • NAYS: None. ABSENT: McBrayer and Allen. The motion carried. Mrs. Romans stated that there is an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan that is to be considered at the next meeting, also. V. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no one present to address the Commission. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Vargas stated that, in response to comments from the Planning Commission, Council and public citizens, the Code Enforcement Division will be improved. He said there are several areas which the staff has suggested could be improved. 1. Communication. When there is a complaint, there will be a written reply stating what has been done about the situation. 2. Clarification of responsibility in the Department. a. Sign Ordinance. The former City Attorney slowed action because of questions of constitutionality. The present City Attorney said that enforcement can resume. The Planning Divsion is responsible for issuing the permit and the Planning Division will inspect the sign. b. Landscaping Enforcement. Susan King will do all the inspections for landscaping, approving plans and following up with the inspections. c. Performance bonds will be required to insure compliance with the Landscape Ordinance. The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy is not sufficient for this enforcement. d. The City Forester may help Susan King regarding landscaping maintenance. e. Project coordination. A planner will be assigned to each project, and that planner will follow the project to completion. Mrs. Romans called this the "buddy system". f. The summer months may require a planning technician to provide assistance to Code Enforcement. The specifics of this proposal have not been decided. Mr. Carson asked what the proper way to report violations is. He said that in the past he had always phoned Dorothy Romans, but now tries to report to Code Enforcement. A councilman told him that he should swear out a complaint. Mr. Vargas said that the first step would be reporting to Code Enforcment. If the case has to be taken to court, then a complaint might have to be sworn out, and the person complaining might have to testify. Mr. Carson said that the area across from the Post Office on Lehigh has trash over the fence. This has been a continuous problem. When the City requires the property to be cleaned, the owner complies, and then begins to store trash again. Mr. Vargas suggested that Mr. Carson make a compliant to Code Enforcement anytime he can see the problem beginning. .; ' ... • • -4- Mrs. Romans said that City Council did approve the Centennial Trade Center II Subdivision Plat and the amended portions of the Zoning Ordinance will be considered by City Council on July 1. Two amendments to Title XIV and Title VI of the Englewood Municipal Code were passed on first reading. These sections concern corrunercial vehicles and a limit on empty weight, and a redefinition of derelict vehicles which eliminates the requirement that the owner be unknown. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. None. IX. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. After the meeting adjourned, Mrs. Romans showed slides of abuses of parking on public streets by car dealers. Sheryl Rousses, Recording Secretary