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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-22 PZC MINUTES• • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES October 22, 1985 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Stoel at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. Members absent: Barbre, Magnuson. Also present: Dorothy A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community D~velopment -Planning Susan T. King, Senior Planner Chairman Stoel declared a quorum of the Commission in attendance. II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Beier moved: Allen seconded: The Minutes of October 8, 1985 be approved as written. AYES: Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen and Stoel NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Beier ABSENT: Barbre, Magnuson. The Chairman declared the Minutes of October 8, 1985, were approved, and asked that the Agenda be changed to reflect the Case Number for General Iron Works to be #24-85, and the numbers changed on the Continued Public Hearing for the Tidwell property to #29-85 for the Planned Development and #30-85 for the Subdivision. III. GENERAL IRON WORKS FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT. Case #24-85. Carson moved: Allen seconded: That the Final Plat for the General Iron Works Subdivision be approved as submitted. Mr. Stoel asked what was going to be done with the fence. Mrs. Romans said there was a letter in the packet stating that the fence would be completed by the end of the year. AYES: Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Barbre, Magnuson. Mr. Stoel said the Final Plat would be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation of approval from the Planning Commission. • • IV. -2- PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 8, 1985. East side of 4800 block of South Decatur Street. Carson moved: #29-85 -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT. #30-85 -SUBDIVISION. Beier seconded: Cases #29-85 and 30-85 be reopened for Public Hearing. AYES: Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Magnuson, Barbre. The Chairman asked if the agent for the applicant was present. The Chairman ruled that it was unnecessary for the agent, Mr. Anthony Gengaro of A. Gengaro and Associates, 155 South Madison, Suite 300, Denver, to be sworn in for testimony, because he had been sworn in at the previous meeting. Mr. Gengaro showed slides of the land concerned in the Hearing and the adjacent area. He and the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Tidwell, are proposing to construct 12 units with zero lot lines and side patios, and the development would be in the Campus mode. He said there would be adequate open space, five times the required parking, and the density of the development would be well below what is permitted. There will be one car garages, and the homes will be one floor in the front, with from one-and-one-half to two stories in the rear . Mr. Gengaro submitted Exhibit A, a booklet describing the proposed development. Exhibits B, C, and D were final complete plans. Mr. Beier asked who would maintain the property in the front. Mr. Gengaro stated that the Homeovmers' Association will maintain the front of the homes, the street and general open spaces; water and irrigation will also be the responsibility of the Homeowners' Association. The street will be private. Mr. Allen asked if there is access to water and sewer. Mr. Gengaro said there is access, which will be extended into the development from South Decatur St reet. Mr. Gengaro will build a storm drainage system draining into a fifteen inch abandoned irrigation ditch in Decatur. This is owned by the City and the City has approved its use. Mr. Stoel asked what the price range for the homes would be. Mr. Gengaro said they would be in the low to mid 70's. The Homeowners'· Association fees should be about $45 for everything but snow removal. Mr. Stoel commented that the presentation had been very thorough. He asked if there were any further speakers. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff is anxious to see the project completed. She said that the owners have lived in the area for a number of years and are interested in constructing a quality development. She said that the staff felt that Mr. Gengaro represented his client aggressively and well and deserves commendation as a responsible agent. Ca ::-son moved: Beier seconded: The Public Hearing in Cases #29-85 and #30-85 be closed. • • -3- AYES: Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Barbre, Magnuson. The Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. Carson moved: Mesa seconded: That the Planned Development for Case #29-85, and the Subdivision for Case #30-85, be approved and referred to Council. Mr. Beier noted that the presentation and documents submitted for this case were very clear and complete. Mr. Stoel said the developer made the Commission's job much easier. AYES: Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Barbre, Magnuson. V. DESIGN REVIEW. Mrs. Romans said that the subject of Design Review was mentioned at a previous meeting, and she gave the Commission a copy of the Draft of an Ordinance made by the Planning Commission in 1975 which Draft was forwarded to Council, but was not enacted. An ad hoc citizens committee, the Multi-Family Development Standards Review Committee, had recommended the Design Review Ordinance to the Commission. The Standards were not intended to apply to single-family residences, but to multi-family residence, business and industrial areas. The intent was that a committee of qualified people would review development for the City. In 1982 similar guidelines were developed for a Design Review Committee for the Downtown Redevelopment Area. When the District was not enacted, the Design Review Committee was not put into place. Mrs. Romans stated that Mary Alice Rothweiler contacted other cities to find out what they are doing about design review, and most of them are to send their regulations to us. A copy of the survey was given to the Commission, but inasmuch as it did not contain specific guidelines, it was suggested having a study session when the information is received from other cities. Mr. Stoel asked why the ordinance was not enacted in 1975. Mrs. Romans said that she believed it was partially because it was not sufficiently clear that single-family houses would not be involved in the design review. There was also a concern that it would add another layer to government regulation. Mrs. Romans described some recently submitted plans for a purple store front on South Broadway, and said there are frequently subffiittals which would detract from developments. She said there is some control of design in the 33, 34, and 35 hundred blocks on South Broadway when buiidings are being remodeled . Mr. Stoel asked if a review system would be beneficial. Mrs. Romans said, in her opinion, it would if the people serving on the review committee were qualified and if there were clear guidelines. • • -4- Mr. Beier asked if the Planned Development submittal$ would not offer the same powers. Mrs. Romans said that it does not address materials or color. Mrs. Romans showed some pictures which owners had considered for development, which could detract from the Downtown redevelopment. Mr. Allen said that stores and developments should not all look the same. He said that Littleton's process adds expense and difficulty to building in the City. He said that, in his opinion, Design Review Committees destroy personal imagination and initiative, and should be closely limited. Mr. Stoel noted the steel building near K-Mart which is wrong for the neighborhood, and asked for further information on a Review System. Mr. Gourdin noted that Swedish Hospital meets no guidelines. Mrs. Romans said Sweidsh Hospital has to meet Building, Fire and Zoning Codes. VI. FINDINGS OF FACT. CASE //28-85. Amendment to the Broadway Planned Development. Carson moved: Allen seconded: The Findings of Fact concerning Case #28-85, an amendment to the Broadway Planned Development, be approved as written. AYES: Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, and Stoel. NAYS: None . ABSENT: Barbre, Magnuson. The Chairman declared the Findings of Fact were approved. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans noted an APA Con f erence to be held on November 14 and 15 at Keystone. She asked if any of the members could attend, and asked them to let her know so reservations could be made. Mr. Allen, Mr. Beier, Mr. Gourdin and Mr. Me sa expressed interest. Mrs. Romans said that Council had not yet appointed a replacement for Mr. McBrayer. She noted the 16th Annual Parade will be held on November 2, and asked if anyone wou l d like to participate in the Parade. The theme will be "A Salute to Broadway". Burt on Broadway, Colorado Disposal, Inc., and Chasewood are giving $100 awards for the best marching unit, youngest marching unit and best commercial entry, respectively. IX. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Beier stated City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the Marks on October 28, 1985. Mr. Allen discussed his continuing interest in recycling and the disposal of trash. Mr. Beier no ted that Forbes Magazine has run a recent article on the subject. Mrs. Romans said the City Manager was following through on the proposed study of trash issue. There was some discussion about areas to be annexed. Mr. Carson noted, in discussing advantag e s of annexation, the City water is cheaper than other sources, and Mr. Al l en stated that well water is easily condemned. • • -5- Mr. Stoel noted that Item 12 of the Planning Conunission's Goals is a review of the handbook, and he asked what this would entail. Mrs. Romans said this would be to update obsolete information, and that the staff and the City Attorney would review the handbook and refer it to the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Sheryl Rousses, Recording Secretary