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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-17 PZC MINUTES• • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION December 17, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Planninq and 2oninq Commission was called to order at 7:00 P. Biltbf Chairman Walter Stoel. Members present: Allen~ Barbre,ACarson, Gourdin, Maqnuson, Mesa, Stoel Members absent: Also oresent: Mulhern D. A . Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development Mary Alice Rothweiler, Planner I I I . ~~-P.RQ.V_~l--.. Q.~ __ .,HNTES. December 3 7 1985 Chairman Stoel stated that the Minutes of December 3 1 1985 were to be considered for approval. Carson moved: Beier seconded: The Minutes of December 3 1 1985 be aooroved as written. AYES: Barbre. Beier , Carson , Gourdin. Mesa. Stoel , Allen NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Maqnuson ABSENT: Mulhern The motion carried. I I I. ;QOJ~ J~l\tfl•;.RQN Subdivision Waiver ........................... Case #32-85 Planned Develooment .......................... Case #33-85 Mr. Stoel stated that it apoears there is nothina further before the Commission on either of these two casP.s which have been continued before the Commission for some time. He asked if staff had any comments regarding these cases . -2- Mrs. Romans stated that the applicant has not been able to satisfy the requirements of the Urban Drainage District, and the staff has told the applicant that the matter will not be brought back to the Commission until the problems with the Urban Drainage District have been resolved. The applicant has asked that the matter be continued before the Commission. Mrs. Romans agreed that it has been some time since the initial hearing before the Commission: and stated that it would be up to the Commission to determine whether they should continue the hearing on the Planned Development/Subdivision Waiver, or whether the applicants should start the process anew when the problems are resolved. Mr. Mulhern entered the meeting and took his seat with the Commission. Mr. Stoel stated that it is his personal opinion that the hearinq on these matters has been continued long enough, and that the Commission should end consideration of these reauests at this time; the apolicant can beain the orocess anew at a later date if he so desires. Mr. Carson stated that he was in agreement with Mr . Stoel. Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Public Hearinq on Cases 32-85 and 33-85 be closed. AYES: Beier , Carson, Gourdin , Magnuson, Mesa, Stoel, Allen, Barbre , Mulhern NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. • • • • • • Carson moved: Gourdin seconded: -3- The Planning Commission has determined, in view of the time that has elapsed since the Public Hearings on these two cases were initially opened, and the fact that there has been no resolution of the problems between the applicant and the Urban Drainage District, that consideration of these two cases by the Commission shall cease as of this date; the applicant can reapply for. consideration at a later. time if he so wishes. AYES: Carson , Gourdin~ Magnuson, Mesa, Stoel, Allen , Barbre, Beieri Mulhern NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion carried . IV. SHIV JEE_JHA Conditional Use Carson moved: Magnuson seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #37-85 be opened . AYES: Gourdin , Magnuson, Mesa, Stoel, Allen, Barbre, Beier., Carson, Mulhern NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. Mr. Stoel stated that he does have in hand a copy of the Certification of Postina and a copy of the public notice oublished i.n the ~J1gJgw9_q_d _ $enttn~J ._ Mr. Jha appeared before the Commission, and upon being sworn in, testified that he has located a new site for his automotive repair business , the address beinq 4700 South Broadway . There is more snace available for his business , and more soace available for. parkinq the vehicles off the street. Mr. Jha stated that he will bring the portion of the building he will he leasing up to Code as required by the City . Mr. Stoel asked if Mr.. Jha was aware of what wo11ld be reau1r~d by the Building Department to bring the building up to Code. Mr . Jha stated that he is aware of the requirements nf the B11ilcting Department and of the Fire Department . Mr. Stoel asked jf staff hRd anything to arid. -4- Mary Alice Rothweiler was sworn in, and testified that she is a Planner I in the Department of Community Development, and the staff coordinator for this case. Mrs. Rothweiler further testified that the Fire Department and Building Department personnel have made inspections of the building, as has the Zoning Inspector. A fire wall will have to be modified to be one-hour fire resistant, and a detailed floor plan must be submitted before the Building Department can approve occupancy of the portion to be leased by Mr. Jha. An additional outside door must be provided in the portion of the building to be leased by Mr. Jha. Mr. Jha has aqreed to provide these changes, and also to meet whatever other chanqes are required to conform with the Uniform Building Code, Chapter 5, Chapter 9, and Chapter 33. Mr. Stoel asked i.f anyone in the audience wanted to speak on this matter. Mr. Kevin Pitts was sworn in, and testified that he is president of Sound on Wheels , and will be leasinq a portion of the structure to Mr . Jha. He stated that he leases from Harry's Seat Cover Mart, owner of the building , and has been in this location since 1978. He stated that he has a lease which will protect him as well as the City , and has a strong interest in protecting the integrity of the building. Mr. Pitts stated that he does su~port the location of Ceasar's Automotive in this structure as a lessee. Mr. Stoel asked if anyone else in the audience wished to speak on the matter. No one els~ addressed the Commission. Carson moved: Mesa seconded: The Public Hearing be closed . AYES: Magnuson, Mesa , Stoel , Allen , Barbre , Beier, Carson, Gourdin , Mulhern NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion carried . Mr. Carson stated that he had viewed the site and the buildina. and felt this would be a much better l ocation for Mr. Jha's business , and would vote to support the application. • • • • • • Carson moved: Barbre seconded: -5- The Planning Commission approve the request filed by Shiv Jee Jha for approval of a Conditional Use at 4700 South Broadway, with the stipulation that the applicant shall meet all requirements of the Building Department and Fire Department. AYF.S: Mesa, Stoel, Allen, Barbre, Beier, Carson, Gourdin~ Maqnuson, Mulhern NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None The motion carried. v. There was no one to address the Commission . VI. Mrs. Romans reported that the City Council received the recommendation of the Commission on the Planned Development at 300 West Belleview Avenue, and has scheduled a Public Hearinq on January 13, 1986. Mr. Rippen, property owner at 3986 South Broadway, had an amended request before the Council for approval of an easement to allow encroachment of a wall on his property into the riqht-of-way. This amended easement was aporoved by City Council. Mrs. Romans pointed out that this is the site that Mr. Jha has occuo1ed for some time; and he will be relocating , as will , she understands. Mr. Henke. VII. Mr. Stoel welcomed Mr. Steven Mulhern to the Commission, and wished all Commission and staff members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There beinq no further business to come before the Commission , the meeting adjourned at 7:25 P. M . Gertrude G. Welty Recordinq Secretary