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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-08 PZC MINUTES• • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES October 8, 1985 CALL TO ORDER. 9 A~ The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Stoel at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Members absent: Also present: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. Beier, Magnuson. Peter Vargas, Assistant City Manager. Dorothy A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development Planning. Susan T. King, Senior Planner. Chairman Stoel declared a quorum of the Commission in attendance. It was announced that City Council had accepted Mr. McBrayer's resignation. II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Chairman Stoel stated that the Minutes of October 1, 1985, were to be considered for approval. Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Minutes of October 1, 1985 be approved as written . AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. None. Magnuson, Beier. The Chairman ruled that the Minutes were approved. III. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASES NO. 29-85, 30-85. Carson moved: Mesa seconded: The Public Hearing for Cases No. 29-85 and 30-85 be opened. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Magnuson, Beier. The Chairman declared the Public Hearing for Cases No. 29-85 and 30-85 open. He stated he had proof of publication, and Susan King testified that the property had been properly posted. Mr. Anthony Gengaro, 155 South Madison, #300, Denver, Colorado, was sworn in and stated that he is representing the property owners, Mr. and Mrs. John Tidwell. He asked that the case be continued because there have been many changes in the requirements made by the City, and he needs more time to accommodate and negotiate the changes. He offered to answer any questions the Commission or Public might have. Mr. Allen asked what items were being considered for change. Mr. Gengaro said they had not designed for the loop system required by the Fire Department. After the loop was required, the water line had to be looped also. Adjustments also had to be made in the storm sewer system. These changes added $2300 to each unit, which could price them out of the market for that area. He asked that the hearing be delayed to October 22 in order to give him an • • • -2- opportunity to address the latest City requirements • No one in the audience requested to speak concerning the matter. Carson moved: Mesa seconded: That Cases No. 29-85 and 30-85 be continued to October 22, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Beier, Magnuson. The Chairman ruled the motion passed. IV. PUBLIC HEARING. 5300 South Broadway Circle. Barbre moved: CASE NO. 28-85. Carson seconded: The Public Hearing for Case No. 28-85 be opened. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Beier, Magnuson. The Chairman stated the Public Hearing was open. He said that he had evidence of publication of the matter in the September 25, 1985, edition of the Englewood Sentinel, and that he had proof of posting of the property. Bill Baer, Baer and Hickman Architects, 2910 East 6th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206, was sworn in for testimony. He said he represented Mr. Kal Zeff, the President of CDM. He said he had presented the plan for The Broadway, which is now being called Greenwood Point. It is located south of Burt Chevrolet. In response to requests from prospective customers, they wish to amend the Planned Develop- ment to permit a tennis court at the east edge of the property. He stated that the tennis court would be unlighted, set back from the edge of the property twenty feet, and be sunken or "tucked into the hill". He showed slides of the site and showed the location of the court. He said they were required to construct a fence around the property, and the courts would be replacing a green sodded area. He said that the development is attractive and the tennis court will be an asset to the development. Mrs. Romans submitted Exhibit I, a letter from Richard G. Shearer, a neighbor of the development. He asked that the landscaping plan be preserved, and that the Commission require that the court be unlighted. Mr. Baer said the landscaping would remain the same except for the sodded open space planned in the location of the tennis court. Irene Dubois, 6 Sunset Lane, was sworn in for testimony. She expressed her concern that the approved landscape plan be met and also about the possibility that the courts might someday be lit • Mr. Mesa and Mr. Carson asked Mr. Baer if the recommendations made by the Department of Community Development concerning the concrete pan and the engineering inspection would be met, and asked if the applicant would object to the added conditions that the landscaping must remain the same and that any future lighting of the tennis court was forbidden. Mr. Baer agreed. • • • -3- Mrs. Romans said that the plans for the concrete pan and retaining wall had been reviewed and approved by the Department of Engineering Services. No other persons wished to address the Conunission. Carson moved: Allen seconded: The Public Hearing for Case No. 28-85 be closed. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen and Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Beier, Magnuson. The Chairman ruled the Public Hearing was closed. Carson moved: Gourdin seconded: The approved Planned Development for Case #28-85 be amended to permit an unlighted tennis court on the eastern portion of the site at 5300 South Broadway Circle, with the following conditions. 1. The concrete pan above the tennis court shall be three feet wide to handle drainage. 2. The Engineering Department shall inspect the tennis court and retaining wall before it is used, and any problems noted during the inspection shall be corrected. 3. An agreement that the tennis court shall never be lighted for use at night shall be set forth on the Plan. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Beier, Magnuson. The Chairman stated the amendment to the Planned Development was approved by the Planning Commission and asked that the amendment be sent to City Council with a reconunendation of approval. V. STATE HIGHWAY WORK PROGRAM. Mrs. Romans went over the Staff Report on the Work Program, saying that Cherry Hills Village and Sheridan had been contacted concerning mutual concerns. The Commission discussed ways of improving the situation on Highway 285, agreeing that this highway is the most important one to the City. The Conunission asked that Mrs. Romans send the Staff Report to Council as it was written, with the addition of a statement emphasizing the importance of U. S. 285, and asking that the couplet suggested to begin at South Santa Fe Drive be added when the traffic situation reaches a level of service of "D" or that alternate means of acconunodating the traffic be developed if the couplet cannot be constructed as originally planned because of the location of the Buyer's Club. VI. FINDINGS OF FACT. CASE NO. 19-85. Satellite Dish Antenna Ordinance . Carson moved: Allen seconded: ·The Finding? of Fact in Case No. 19-85 be approved as written. AYES: Barbre, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. • • • -4- NAYS: None . ABSENT: Magnuson, Beier. The Chairman ruled that the Findings of Fact in Case No. 19-85 were approved as written. VII. Work Program Goals. The Commission reviewed the Goals as suggested for 1985/1986, for discussion with the City Council at the joint meeting on October 14, 1985 at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. Mr. Gourdin asked what had been done about Swedish Hospital's helicopters. Mrs. Romans said that she had talked to the FAA, and found that DRCOG is also addressing this issue. Requiring pilots to use traffic corridors is being discussed; however, the City could assume liability if a helicopter on an emergency flight had to take a slower route and a death resulted. Considera- tion is being given to ordered flight plans for outgoing helicopters, while emergency flights may be made the most expeditious way. Mr. Harold Stitt has been appointed to the DRCOG committee as a representative of the City. #3 and #4 were postponed. presented within a month. #6 was postponed. Mrs. Romans said the Master Street Plan will be The City Attorney will address Solar Access. The Commission expressed concern that areas are being serviced by the City without paying taxes. It was suggested that attempts be made to invite inhabitants of enclaves to meet to discuss advantages of annexing to the City. Mrs. Romans said that after the elections she wouid arrange joint meetings with Sheridan and Littleton, perhaps at the Recreation Center. #9 was postponed. #10, the meeting with City Council, will take place on October 14. Revisions to the Zoning Map will be considered. Mrs. Romans said that a copy of the Map would be given to the Commission. #12 will be completed at a later date. #13 has been completed. #14 will be addressed by Staff. Mrs. Romans said she would supply copies of the architectural review ordinance approved by the Planning Commission about 1 0 years ago. She said that any major development under that ordinance in multi-family, business and industrial areas would be referred to an architectural review committee consisting of an architect, engineer, and other lay people, to consider bulk, height, color~ location on the site and other criteria esta blished in the Ordinance. VI II. PUBLIC FORUM. No one was present. IX. COMMISSIONERS' CHOICE. Mr. Carson said that Kauffman's store will look very nice. He said the Sheriff wants to encourage annexation of the enclaves. Mr. Carson volunteered to be Vice-Chairman until February. • • • -5- X. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE • Mr. Vargas said that Council approved the B-2 Ordinance as amended. Greg Thompson asked that Council reconsider the ten-foot setback. He said this would be a burden and suggested that it be replaced by a five-foot setback. He was concerned that property owners would be burdened by the requirements. A spokesman for businessmen on West Evans Avenue addressed the Council to express concerns about the effect ·.1 of the B-2 requirements on that area. He was told the used car owners and the tenants along Evans could go to the Board of Adjustment if the requirements impose an undue burden on a particular property. The other amendments to the Zoning Ordinance were also approved. City Council will hold a public hearing on The Marks on October 28, 1985. The Marks developers are attempting to compromise with the Waterford residents. The easement at 3998 South Broadway passed, but November 6 will be the date the property changes hands; so the parking arrangement which the Connnission required for the Conditional Use for Mr. Jha, cannot be met until that time. Mrs. Romans said, in response to a question from Mr. Mesa, that The Marks has agreed to meet the fourteen conditions, and this information has been sent to Council. The traffic study should be final by the time of the Public Hearing, and the drainage has been approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m • Secretary