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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.
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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.
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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.
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