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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-03 PZC MINUTES> • • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES December 3, 1985 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: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. Members absent: Magnuson. Also present: Dorothy A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development. Susan T. King, Senior Planner. Mary Alice Rothweiler, Planner I. Chairman Stoel declared a quorum of the Commission in attendance. II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES. Carson moved: Gourdin seconded: The Minutes of November 19, 1985, be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. None . Magnuson. The Chairman declared the Minutes of November 19, 1985, approved as written. III. CONTINUED CASE #33-85. Ms. King stated that the applicant, Donald Cameron, was not prepared for a presentation at this time. She said there is a possibility that he may not continue with plans for the vehicle storage facility because of additional requirements made by the Fire Department. Carson moved: Beier seconded: That Case #33-85 be continued to the December 17, 1985 meeting of the Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. None. Magnuson. The Chairman declared Case #33-85 continued as stated. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT. 300 West Belleview, Planned Development • Barbre moved: CASE //34-85. Carson seconded: The Findings of Fact in Case #34-85 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Barbre, Carsdn, Beier, Gourdin, Mesa, Allen, Stoel. None. Magnuson. -2- The Chairman declared the Findings of Fact in Case #34-85 approved as written. V. DESIGN REVIEW. Mrs. Rothweiler presented a review of other communities' design review systems. She stated that none of the cities contacted had tried citizen committees; instead they utilize a staff technical review process. The review is not for standards of design, but for engineering and structural requirements and the staff may offer suggestions for design. This is handled inter-departmentally. Denver meets every Friday morning with the various departments. Developers attend and make preliminary presentations. Public Service has staff members who attend such meetings to represent the Company. Lakewood has a group which is limited to development in Villa Italia. Mrs. Romans described the process in Englewood, stating that the Planning Division or Building Division sends requests to the other departments for comments about a proposed development. Maps and other necessary information are enclosed. A deadline is given for comments to be returned. One of the problems is that a department may return the packet, stating there is no comment; and at a later date, they realize there should have been requirements made or changes in the plan; and they then impose that condition on the applicant. This usually causes extra expense, and may even terminate the project. Peter Vargas, Assistant City Manager and Acting Director of Community Develop- ment, has requested representatives of all departments to meet regularly as a Technical Review Committee to review the Board and Commission cases. The Commission emphasized its opposition to reviews based on appearance, but urged the implementation of the Staff Technical Review Committee so that the Commission will have a better idea of what will be entailed in developments. The Commission stated that they would like to have detailed traffic studies in all Planned Development requests and a better knowledge of what the Fire Department will require of any proposed development. They emphasized that, because the population is increasing, and large developments are being considered; the impact of these developments on the community should be made clear to them at the time of the first Planning Commission hearing. Mrs. Romans and Ms. King stated that they are requiring applicants to provide complete information before they go to the Planning Commission, in order to reduce the number of conditions which have been necessary to be attached in several cases. Mr. Allen stated that, while he disagrees with a Review Board, it would be helpful to developers to have all the City Departments finalize all plans and requirements before construction begins. Mr. Carson asked if the Traffic Engineer is studying the traffic problem in Englewood. Mrs. Romans said a traffic study has been made of the downtown area and Highway 285. Mr. Carson recommended that a traffic study for the whole City be undertaken. The Commission recommended the implementation of the Technical Review Committee and supported the staff's new policy that plans will not be scheduled for Board or Commission consideration until all of the information is provided. • • • • • • -3- VI. PUBLIC FORUM • There was no public present. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that City Council has appointed Steven C. liulhern to replace Mr. McBrayer on the Planning Commission. She said that the Marks project was approved by City Council, and the Metzel case will be referred to the City Council at the next meeting. VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Gourdin stated that the City should become more progressive environmentally, especially in areas of air pollution, noise and odors. He said the Planning Commission can aid in an awareness of these problems. Mr. Mesa asked about the new car lot at Oxford and Broadway. Ms. King stated that the owner, Greg Thompson, purchased the property in September before the B-2 section of the Ordinance was amended. He owns another lot, the Classic Car Company, at 4528 South Broadway. He already had a sales tax license, and he is not remodeling the building, so it was not necessary for him to obtain a building permit. He will provide 1250 square feet of landscaping and six trees, which meets the requirement of the Landscape Ordinance. Mr. Carson stated that car repairs are being made on the property and that was not permitted even under the old Ordinance. Ms. King said she would investigate. Mr. Gourdin asked about Elliot's Car Repair. Mrs. Romans said that that had been permitted by the Commission as a "Use Not Mentioned". She said that the Zoning Officer is checking all of the old "Uses Not Mentioned'' and "Conditional Use" cases to make sure that conditions attached were fulfilled. Mr. Stoel noted that a 7-11 in Aurora recently added a small amount of landscaping, and the appearance of the lot was greatly improved. Mr. Allen noted that the Council has promised to devote $10,000 to the Trash Study, and the study should begin after the first of the year. Mrs. Romans asked for clarification about the Design Review process, and asked if the Commission wanted more information. Mr. Stoel said the Commission would like to see the inter-departmental cooperation and an internal Technical Review Committee rather than consider a Design Review Ordinance at this time. Mrs. Romans asked that the Commission review the material given to them by Mrs. Rothweiler, and return it in order that it can be placed in the Planning Library. She said that Mr. Tidwell would like to have back the books submitted as exhibits at his hearing. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. S~:.:::ng Secretary