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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-18 PZC MINUTES• • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 18, 1979 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Tanguma in Con- ference Room A. Members present: Bilo, Carson, Draper, Lathrop, Tanguma, Williams, Becker Wanush, Ex-officio Members absent: Pierson, Smith Also present: Alice Fessenden, Associate Planner II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Tanguma stated that the Minutes of September 5, 1979, were to be considered for approval. Carson moved: Lathrop seconded: The Minutes of September 5, 1979, be approved as written . AYES: Becker, Bilo, Carson, Draper, Lathrop, Tanguma, Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Smith The motion carried. III. STATE HIGHWAY WORK PROGRAM 1980/1981 CASE #22-79 Mr. Wanush stated that the State Highway Department requests projects for the yearly work program, which requests are sub- mitted through the County. Projects which the City of Engle- wood wishes to include in the work program are submitted to Arapahoe County, which then compiles the requests of all the local jurisdictions within the County for submittal to the State. Mr. Wanush noted that the projects included in the staff report are not new requests, but have .been submitted for several years; the projects have not been funded for in- clusion in the adopted work program. Mr. Wanush stated that there are three categories to be considered in the Work Pro- gram: 1. Construction Projects on the State Highway System • 2. Additions to the Federal Aid Urban System. 3. Construction Projects on the Federal Aid Urban System. Mr. wanush then discussed the projects which have been requested under each of these categories. -2- .. Mr. Bilo asked for clarification of a "grade separation". Mr. Wanush stated that one street would extend over another street, • and there would be a continuous flow of traffic on different levels. There would be no access from one level to another unless an interchange is constructed in conjunction with the grade separation. Mr . Wanush stated that no priority has been assigned to these projects, with the exception of the comment on the construction of the one-way couplet between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive along U.S. 285/West Ithaca Avenue; the staff does feel that this project should be given a top priority. Discussion on the necessity of this one-way couplet ensued. The possibility of the City attempting to accomplish the one-way couplet without State or Federal assistance was also discussed. Mr. Wanush pointed out that this project could be a $5,000,000 to $6,000,000 project, and that this would be a massive undertaking to get the financing for this project. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Wanush reviewed the other projects that have been suggested for inclusion in the 1980/1981 Work Program. Mr. Bilo .questioned the reaction of residents along South Clarkson Street to the proposal that it be constructed to two lanes from U.S. 285 to East Orchard Avenue? Mr. Williams commented that the centerline of South Clarkson isn't "true", and that some property owners could lose some of their front yard. Mr. Wanush stated that he understood that Greenwood Village would oppose any southern extension of South Clarkson Street. The one-way couplet on U.S. 285/West Ithaca Avenue was again discussed. Mr. Wanush pointed out that the couplet will have to be tied in with the interchange construction at both U.S. 285 and Santa Fe, and at U.S. 285 and South Broadway. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt the City should do something to impress on the State that this is a serious matter, and that we are "ready to move" on the couplet. He suggested that the staff draft a resolution for consideration by the Commission regarding the one-way couplet. Mr. Wanush stated that this would be done. Carson moved: Lathrop seconded: The Planning Commission recommend the following items to City Council for in- clusion in the State Highway 1980/1981 Work Program: I. Requests to the State Highway Commission for inclusion in the F.Y. 1980-81 Work Program. A. Construction Projects on the State Highway System: 1. South Santa Fe Drive: a. Widen and improve to a major Arterial between I-25 and County Line Road, a distance of ap- proximately ten (10) miles. To be considered in the engineering of this principal arterial are: • -3- (1) The construction of an interchange at the intersection of West Dartmouth Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. (2) The construction of a grade separation at the intersection of West Floyd Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. (3) The upgrading of the interchange at South Santa Fe Drive and U.S. 285 to accommodate the maximum anticipated volume of traffic and to include the design for the merger of the U.S. 285 couplet into the inter- change. (4) The construction of a grade separation at the intersection of West OXford Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. (5) The construction of an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Quincy Avenue. (6) The construction of a grade separation at the intersection of South ·santa Fe Drive and West Tufts/West Union Avenue. (7) The construction of an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Belleview Avenue. 2. u. s. 285: a. The construction of a one-way couplet between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive utilizing the present alignment of U.S. 285 and West Ithaca Avenue, and the upgrading of the U.S. 285/South Broadway interchange as a part thereof. It is the opinion of the staff that this project should be given a top priority. b. The correction of the drainage problem of Greenwood Gulch backing up from U.S. 285 at South Clarkson Street. c. The extension of the drainage system along U.S. 285 to take care of the sheet flow across U.S. 285 between South Downing Street and South Pearl Street. 3. Belleview Avenue: a. The construction of Belleview Avenue to four lanes from South Peoria Street to South Sheridan Boulevard. -4- b. The installation of storm inlets on the north side of West Belleview Avenue from South Elati Street to Big Dry Creek. 40 Centennial ParkwayD aD Constructiono II. Requests Relative to the Federal Aid Urban System. A . Additions to the Federal Aid Urban System. 1. South Clarkson Street from East Yale Avenue to East Dartmouth Avenue. B. Construction Projects on the Federal Aid Urban System: 1. South Broadway from Yale Avenue to Floyd Avenue to be widened to the same width as South Broadway from U.S. 285 to Quincy providing left-turn pockets and a landscaped median, and from Quincy to Belle- view to be provided with a landscaped median. 2. South Clarkson Street: To be constructed to two lanes from U. S. 285 to East Orchard Avenue. 3. South Windermere Street: To be constructed to two lanes from West Oxford Avenue to Gates Parkway. 4. West Floyd Avenue: To be constructed to two lanes from South Huron Street to South Zuni Streeto 5. Quincy Avenue: To be constructed to four lanes from I-225 to South Simms Streeto Mr. Draper asked what was the basis for the staff statement that the one-way couplet should be a top priority item? Mr. Wanush stated that it is a necessity for a viable downtown; he stated that there will not be any long-term improvement in the downtown area unless the access can be improved. Mr. Draper stated that at some point, the City Council must convince the people of Englewood that this is a prime project; he expressed the opinion that the City should concentrate on one or two main projects until they are completed in much the same manner as the storm drainage project was accomplished. Mr. Wanush commented that he felt it is time that the Planning Commission sat down and determined the direction that should be pursued, setting forth projects, goals, etc. He stated that he felt a good starting point for this is the Comprehensive Plan; a lot of goals and courses of action are set forth in the Plan, and that these should be expanded upon. Further discussion ensued. The vote was called on the motion: AYES: Williams, Becker, Bilo, Carson, Draper, Lathrop, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Smith The motion carried. • • -5- IV. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #16-79 15 East Quincy Avenue Mr. Tanguma stated that the Findings of Fact on the rezoning request for property at 15 East Quincy Avenue are to be con- sidered. Williams moved: Bilo seconded: The Planning Commission adopt the Findings of Fact for 15 East Quincy Avenue, and refer said Findings of Fact to the City Council. AYES: Tanguma, Williams, Becker, Bilo, Carson, Draper, Lathrop NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Smith The motion carried. Mr. Wanush stated that he had researched Roberts Rules of Order and can find nothing prohibiting "negative" motions. Discussion ensued. V. TRAFFIC PATTERN NORTH OF CINDERELLA CITY. Mr. Wanush stated that this was an item that was of particular interest to Mr. Smith, and asked if the Commission wanted to discuss the matter at this time, or if perhaps it should be postponed until Mr. Smith is present. Mr. Tanguma stated that this matter should be tabled until next meeting. VI. PUBLIC FORUM. No one was present. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mr. Wanush asked if the Commission would be interested in a work session date to go over the goals and courses of action that were set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion en- sued. November 17th at 8:00 A. M. was set as a possible work session date. Location to be determined later. Mr. Wanush stated that the staff is working on a Housing Study, setting forth housing needs, analysis and directions to proceed to realize the housing goals. Again, the basis for this study would be the goals contained within the Comprehensive Plan. Miss Fessenden expanded on the study, noting that the goals contained within the Comprehensive Plan should be put in priority and should be more specific. If monies become available, this analysis should help determine whether to apply for these funds. -6- Mr. Bilo asked what exactly this Housing Study would pertain to. He stated that it is his opinion that the single-family • residence is the most important facet of housing in the City of Englewood. He also asked if members of the Planning Com- mission would consider an ad hoc committee to determine the feelings of the community on housing needs. He stated that the staff may view the housing needs from one perspective, while the community at large may view it from another perspective. Mr . Wanush stated that all building codes, such as electrical, mechanical, housing, are now being reviewed. A schedule of the review dates will be determined very shortly, and will be made available to the Commission. Mr. Wanush stated that he felt the Planning Commission would be most involved with en- forcement procedures, especially as they impact businesses, etc. Discussion ensued. Mr. Carson noted that there is a burned shed or building in the vicinity of Huron/Inca/Kenyon that children are playing in. Mr. Wanush stated that this would be checked out. Mr . Wanush reported on the RPR Development on the former KLZ site. He stated that the applicants have been before the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for a variance, and the initial development will be 150 units on the east side of the site. Mr. Bilo inquired about the fence along Romans Park, and the resolution of this situation? Mr. Wanush stated that three gates have been authorized, two of which have been put in. ~ He stated that a survey of properties along Floyd Avenue, a depth of two ownerships, was done to determine what objections these property owners have regarding the park. This survey revealed only two or three property owners who voiced objections to the gates in the fence along the park, or who complained about the use of the park. One of the objections was that it was stated by Larwin Multihousing Corporation in a public meeting that tenants from their development would not use that park, and they are in fact using it. Another one of the complaints was that children would wait on the front lawn of one residence for the school bus. Since the gates have been installed, no further complaints hav_e been lodged, to the knowledge of the staff. Mrs . Pierson entered the meeting during the previous discussion. VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Lathrop stated that he felt there is a need for a centrally located elevator in the City Hall. He cited the many handi- capped people who do not have access to the second floor, as well as the city employees who use the stairs many times each day. He felt this should be considered by City Council. Mr~ Pierson questioned the cost of such an elevator? Mr. Williams gave an estimate of $100,000 to install an elevator in an existing building such as City Hall. Mrs. Pierson suggested • -7- that for a cost estimate of $100,000 perhaps it would be worth having the employee go down to the first floor to accommodate the handicapped individual. Mr. Bilo questioned the possibility of ramps. Mr. Wanush stated that he understood the City Engineer had done some preliminary cost estimates on this matter. Mr. Tanguma asked about the possibility of an escalator with pro- vision to accommodate a wheelchair such as wide step, etc. Further discussion ensued. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P. M . -8- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: September 18, 1979 SUBJECT: State Highway Department Work Program 1980/81 RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: Lathrop seconded: The Planning Commission recommend the following items to City Council for in- clusion in the State Highway 1980/1981 Work Program: I. Requests to the State Highway Commission for inclusion in the F.Y. 1980/81 Work Program. A. Construction Projects on the State Highway System: 1. South Santa Fe Drive: a. Widen and improve to a major Arterial between I-25 and County Line Road, a distance of ap- proximately ten (10) miles. To be considered in the engineering of this principal arterial are: (1) The construction of an interchange at the intersection of West Dartmouth Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. (2) The construction of a grade separation at the intersection of West Floyd Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. (3) The upgrading of the interchange at South Santa Fe Drive and U.S. 285 to accommodate the maximum anticipated volume of traffic ~nd to include the design for the merger of the U.S. 285 couplet into the inter- change. (4) The construction of a grade separation at the intersection of West Oxford Avenue and South Santa Fe Drive. (5) The construction of an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Quincy Avenue. (6) The construction of a grade separation at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Tufts/West Union Avenue. -~ (7) The construction of an interchange at the intersection of South Santa Fe Drive and West Belleview Avenue. 2. U. S. 285: a. The construction of a one-way couplet between South Broadway and South Santa Fe Drive utilizing the present alignment of U.S. 285 and West Ithaca Avenue, and the upgrading of the U. S. 285/South Broadway interchange as a part thereof. It is the opinion of the staf f that this project should be given a top priority. b. The correction of the drainage problem of Greenwood Gulch backing up from U.S. 285 at South Clarkson Street. c. The extension of the drainage system along U.S. 285 to take care of the sheet flow across U.S. 285 between South Downing Street and South Pearl Street. 3. Belleview Avenue: a. The construction of Belleview Avenue to four lanes from South Peoria Street to South Sheridan Boulevard. b. The installation of storm inlets on the north side of West Belleview Avenue from South Elati Street to Big Dry Creek. 4. Centennial Parkway. a. Construction. II. Requests Relative to the Federal Aid Urban System. A. Additions to the Federal Aid Urban System. 1. South Clarkson Street from East Yale Avenue to East Dartmouth Avenue. B. Construction Projects on the Federal Aid Urban System: 1. 2. 3. South Broadway from Yale Avenue to Floyd Avenue to be widened to the same width as South Broadway from U.S. 2 85 to Quincy providing left-turn pockets and a landscaped median, and from Quincy to Belle- view to be provided with a landscaped median. South Clarkson Street: To be constructed to two lanes from U .S. 285 to East Orchard Avenue. south Windermere Street: To be constructed to two lanes from West Oxford Avenue to Gates Parkway. -10- 4 . West Floyd Avenue: To be constructed to two lanes from South Huron Street to South Zuni Street. 5. Quincy Avenue: To be constructed to four lanes from I-225 to South Simms Street. AYES: Williams, Becker, Bilo, Carson, Draper, Lathrop, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Smith The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning & Zoning Commission. -11- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION ~ OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: September 18, 1979 SUBJECT: Findings of Fact: 15 East Quincy Avenue RECOMMENDATION: Williams moved: Bilo seconded: The Planning Commission adopt the Findings of Fact for 15 East Quincy Avenue, and refer said Findings of Fact to the City Council. AYES: Tanguma, Williams, Becker, Bilo, Carson, Draper, Lathrop NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Smith The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning & Zoning Commission. -12- CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF CASE NO. 16-79, ) FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS AND ) RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO THE ) APPLICATION TO REZONE A CERTAIN ) AREA OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD ) FROM R-2, MEDIUM DENSITY RES!-) DENCE, TO B-2, BUSINESS, PURSUANT ) TO SECTION 22.3-2 OF THE COMPRE-) HENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE ) CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO. ) A Public Hearing was held in connection with Case No. 16-79 on September 5, 1979, in the City Council Chambers at the Englewood City Hall. A quorum of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was present, those members being: Mr. Tanguma, Mr. Lathrop, Mrs. Becker, Mr. Bilo, Mr. Carson, Mr. Draper, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Williams. Mrs. Pierson was absent. FINDINGS OF FACT Upon review of the evidence taken in the form of testimony, presentations, reports and filed documents, the Commission makes the following findings of fact: 1. That proper notice of the meeting to consider the requested rezoning was given by publishing and by posting the subject property. 2. That the area in question is described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southeast corner of Section 3, Township 5 South, Range 68 West; thence East along the South line of said Section 3, said South line also being the centerline of East Quincy Avenue, a distance of 183 feet to the true point of beginning, said true point of beginning also being the point of intersection of the projected centerline of the alley between South Broadway and South Lincoln Street and the South line of Section 3, Township 5 South, Range 68 West; thence North along said centerline of alley a distance of 130 feet to a point on the projected North line of Lot 28, Block 25, South Broadway Heights, County of Arapahoe, City of Englewood, Colorado; thence East along said North line of Lot 28, a distance of 38 feet; thence South a distance of 130 feet, to a point on the South line of Section 3; thence West along said South line of Section 3 a distance of 38 feet to the point of beginning; said parcel of land containing .113 acres, more or less. • -13- 3. That the property is owned by John E. Hayes and Albert B. Pollock and the application was submitted on their behalf by Kim M. Seifert. 4. That the land which is the subjedt of the application has been zoned for two-family, or medium density use since 1940, the first record of zoning in the City of Englewood. 5. That the structure was constructed in 1911 on the west 30 feet of Lots 25 thru 28, inclusive, Block 25, Broadway Heights Subdivision, and there is no record of when the ownership of that parcel first became separate from that of the ownership of the east 95 feet of the aforesaid Lots or whether such divisions were made according to established procedure. 6. That periodically, the use of the structure has been other than residential; with the first recorded variance to use the building for a business use having been granted by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals in 1963. 7. That on March 14, 1979, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals granted a variance to the applicants to operate the Tiger Manufacturing Company, Inc., business on the subject site. 8. That the property to the north, east and south of the subject site is zoned R-2, Medium Density Residence, and said property is developed and used for residential purposes. 9. That the property to the west is zoned B-2, Business, and is used for business purposes. 10. That there have been no changes in zoning in the area since 1940, although the nomenclature of the R-2 Zone District has changed from R-2-A, Two-family Residence, to R-2, Medium-Density Residence, (Ordinance No. 30, Series of 1975), and the B-2, Business from C-2, Commercial (Ordinance No. 26, Series of 1963). 11. That there have been no changes in the character of the uses in the adjacent area since the zoning of the property was last reviewed in 1975; 12. That zone district boundaries are traditionally located at the centerline of streets, alleys or other public ways rather than dividing platted lots as in the subject application. 13. That there are 122 listed Permitted Principal Uses under the B-2 Zone District, many of which may not be compatible when on the same Lot with a residential use. -14- 140 That no evidence has been presented that there is a demand and need for enlarging the B-2 Zone District. 15. That to be in compliance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, an expansion of the B-2 Zone District should encompass an area larger than 3,000 square feet and the use or uses within the expanded area should be a part of a development plan; indeed, the rules of the Commission as set forth in the Handbook adopted by the Commission state that an area to be rezoned should complete at least one city block or should consist of at least one city block. 16. That §22.2-6 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance provides a means by which the owner or owners of any property within the City of Englewood may request a variance from the strict application of the regulations of said Ordinance following public notice and Hearing. CONCLUSIONS lo That proper notice of the Public Hearing was given and all those persons present at the Hearing who wished to testify did so; 2o That the extension of the B-2, Business Zone District, as proposed would not be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan; 30 That the extension of the B-2, Business Zone District, as proposed would not be compatible with the existing residential uses in the area to the north, east and west of the subject site; 4. That the proposed rezoning would not conform to proper zoning procedure in that: a o The boundary of unlike zone districts would be at an untypical property line within a residential district rather than at the center of a public right-of-wayo b. The area involved would not meet the minimum standards as set forth in the rules and regulations adopted tw the City Planning and Zoning Commission; 50 That it has not been demonstrated that there is a demand and a need to expand the B-2 Zone District; 60 That the proposed rezoning would not be to the benefit of the public, but solely to the benefit of the owners of the subject property; 7. That the structure on the subject property could be converted to a residential use to the benefit of the adjacent and adjoining property owners, albeit to do so would require an expenditure of money; • • • -15- 8. That relief is available to the owners of the subject property through the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, which procedure permits a review of the case-by-case requests thus affording adjacent and adjoining property owners protection which would be absent were the property to be rezoned; 9. That the R-2 Zone classification will continue to conserve and stabilize the value of property, prevent undue concentration of population and traffic, secure safety from fire, danger, noise and other effects which would be detrimental to existing residents, and to promote the health, safety, morals and general welfare of all in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Planning and Zoning Commission to the City Council of the City of Englewood, Colorado, that the above described property not be rezoned from R-2, Medium Density Residence, to B-2, Business, as requested by the applicants in Case No. 16-79 . Upon a vote taken at a meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission on September 5, 1979 • Those members voting in favor of the rezoning: None. Those members voting in opposition to the rezoning: Mr. Tanguma, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Becker, Mr. Bilo, Mr. Carson, Mr. Draper, Mr. Lathrop and Mr. Smith. Mrs. Pierson was absent. BY ORDER OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. ~C~~~a>?-Eddie Tang~a~ ~y Chairman