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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.
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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:
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(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.
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b. The installation of storm inlets on the north
side of West Belleview Avenue from South Elati
Street to Big Dry Creek.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 .
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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