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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-22 PZC MINUTES• • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 22, 1984 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Chairman McBrayer. Members present: Venard, Allen, Barbre, Becker, Carson, McBrayer, Stoel D. A. Romans, Assistant Director of Community Development Members absent: Magnuson, Tanguma Also present: Senior Planner Susan King · II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. May 8, 1984 Chairman McBrayer stated that the Minutes of May 8, 1984, were to be considered for approval • Barbre moved: Stoel seconded: The Minutes of May 8, 1984 be approved as written. AYES: Barbre, McBrayer, Stoel, Venard NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Allen, Becker, Carson ABSENT: Tanguma, Magnuson Chairman McBrayer declared the Minutes stand approved as written. III. FINDINGS OF FACT/WRITTEN AGREEMENT Dartmouth Industrial Park Planned Development Amendment. CASE #20-84 Chairman McBrayer stated that the Findings of Fact on Case #20-84, the amendment of the Dartmouth Industrial Planned Development, are before the Commission. The staff has also prepared a written agreement as re- quested by the Commission at the last meeting, for the consideration of the Commission. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would like to approve both documents in one motion. Mr. McBrayer noted that there were some members who were absent at the last meeting, but who were in attendance at the time the Public Hearing on the amendment of the Planned Develop- ment was initially opened; if these members of the Commission had read the minutes of the last meeting to acquaint themselves with the action, he was of the opinion that these members were entitled to vote on the Findings of Fact and the written agreement. Mr. Carson asked if the staff is satisfied with the Agreement as written. Mrs. Romans pointed out that this Agreement is to be signed by the City Council, and that the City Council and/or City Attorney may wish to make changes in the Agreement. • • • -2- Brief discussion ensued . Stoel moved: Venard seconded: The Planning Commission approve the Findings of Fact on Case #20-84 and the proposed written Agreement be- tween Mr. Paul Welbourne and the City of Englewood, and refer both do cuments to the Englewood City Council. AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, McBrayer, Stoel, Venard, Allen NAYS: None ABSENT: Magnuson, Tanguma The motion carried. IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 1984 V. TOPICS FOR CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. Mr. McBrayer stated that the dinner meeting with the City Council is scheduled for May 31, and that one of the items he wants to discuss is the 1984 Goals/Work Program of the Commission. He suggested that each goal should be reviewed at this time to determine the status of each. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would like to show the Council all of the goals the Commission has developed, and that anyone who is "sponsoring" a goal should be prepared to lead a brief discussion on that goal at the dinner meeting . Goal Ill, (a) "Report on the investigation of a City-wide, residential trash collection by the City, and (b) Investigate the feasibility of the conversion of trash to a useful product", was discussed. Mr. Allen and Mrs. Becker will lead the discussion on this topic. Mr. Allen stated that the scope of this problem is tremendous, and much greater than he had ever expected. He stated that it is appearing more and more that the trash collection should be a "metropolitan" project, and not that of an individual jurisdiction. This is particularly true if the intent is to convert the trash to a source of energy. Discussion ensued. Mr. Allen noted that with the projected closing of the Arapahoe County Landfill, he has received notification that costs to Englewood homeowners will increase approximately 20%; he stated that he is of the opinion that this will almost make it mandatory for the City to do something. Mr. Carson stated that he would rather see a study session by the Com- mission on this topic prior to taking it to City Council. Discussion followed. Mr. Stoel stated that he would like to hear what the City Council has to say about the matter of municipal trash collection be- fore the Commission devotes a considerable amount of time to this pro- ject. Mrs. Becker stated that she collected a considerable amount of informa- tion at the APA Conference on the matter of trash collection/conversion to energy, and would like to incorporate this information with the other information that has been collected. The consensus is that Mr. Allen and Mrs. Becker will be prepared to dis- cuss progress to this point in time, but point ~ut that the Commission is not prepared to make a full presentation at the dinner meeting on May 31. • • • -3- Goal 112, "Encourage and support development of property along Santa Fe and the River, i.e., Riverfront to Windermere. Develop waterway and bikeways along the river" was considered. Mr. McBrayer asked if any progress has been made on this, such as contacting the Highway Depart- ment or the Parks and Recreation Department. Mrs. Romans stated that this has not been started, but she would make calls to schedule meetings. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would like to have a meeting with the Parks and Recreation Department on the agenda in the near future. Goal 113, "Plan and implement an informal work session regarding possible uses for the fairground property", was then considered. The Commission has met informally with representatives of Brock Homes, and has toured the site. Mr. McBrayer asked Mr. Venard to lead the discussion on this topic at the Commission/Council dinner. Goal 114, "Review Swedish Hospital master plans, and any potential im- pact on the adjacent neighborhood" was discussed. There is little that can be presented on this Goal at this time, because the Commission won't be meeting with Swedish until this Fall. Goal 115, "Voice support of the construction of a new City Hall, utilizing historical artifacts as part of the decor", was discussed. Mr. McBrayer stated that the letter has been written to the Mayor and City Council. He is of the opinion that the Commission should elicit the opinion of the City Council on this topic • Goal 116, "Perform survey with other communities to determine the image of the City", was addressed. Mr. McBrayer asked if Ms. Powers would be present at the dinner meeting, and if she would want to lead the dis- cussion on this topic. Goal 117, "Develop a promotion plan for Englewood utilizing the new bro- chure", was next discussed. Mr. McBrayer asked the status of the brochure. Mrs. Romans stated that she has been given to understand that it is at the printers. Mr. McBrayer suggested a meeting with Mrs. Dalquist on the brochure and requested Mrs. Romans to ask Mrs. Dalquist to call him. Goal 118, "Review the report being generated regarding the City traffic patterns", was discussed. Mr. McBrayer asked if this report has been completed. Mrs. Romans stated that she had discussed the matter with Mr. Plizga, and he still has some concerns. She stated that she will try to get a date when it may be completed. Goal 119, "Establish Solar Access Ordinance", was considered. Mr. McBrayer stated he would like Mr. Magnuson to lead the discussion on this topic at the Council/Commission dinner. He asked the staff to so notify Mr. Magnuson. Goal /110, "Initiate study to determine the feasibility and source of funding for the West Oxford Parkway median from Broadway to Santa Fe" was addressed. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would like to combine this with Goal 112, and discuss both at a meeting with Parks and Recreation. He stated that it would be nice to improve this main thoroughfare in the City. Mr. Stoel remarked on the improvement along Santa Fe where the trees are being planted in the medians. • • • -4- Goal fill, "Identify areas to annex that would be of benefit to the City • Encourage annexation of the identified areas", was considered. Mrs. Romans stated that she would be glad to work with whoever will be making the presentation at the dinner meeting. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would work with Mrs. Romans on this. Goal 1112, "Hold joint meetings with Conunissioners of adjacent cities. Develop and implement educational programs for our conunissioners", was considered. Mr. McBrayer asked if the staff has contacted anyone yet. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff has not contacted any municipality; she asked if the Conunission wanted to meet with all adjoining commissioners at one time, or with each jurisdiction individually. Mr. McBrayer stated that his thought was to meet individually. Mrs. Romans stated that a number of years ago, Planning Conunissions from the adjoining agencies met collectively at various restaurants, and took turns presenting the program for the evening. This seemed to work quite well. Mrs. Becker suggested that this might work into a topic for the Colorado Chapter of the AEA to consider, also. Goal 1113, "Complete Comprehensive Zoning Subdivision Regulations" was considered. progressing well. Ordinance changes and review of Mr. McBrayer stated that this is Goal 1114, "Finalize agenda suggestions for meeting with City Council" was discussed. Mr. McBrayer stated that this is what the Conunission has been discussing; he asked if there were other suggestions from Commission mem- bers for the agenda for May 31. Mrs. Becker stated that she felt the "rumors" and unrest that are being circulated regarding the downtown development plan need to be addressed. Mr. Carson stated that there is a meeting this evening of the group ex- pressing opposition to the redevelopment, and that at least two City Councilmen will be in attendance. Mrs. Becker stated that she felt there is a need to talk about the development programs, and the future of down- town Englewood. Discussion ensued. Mr. McBrayer suggested that a transmittal be sent to City Council before the dinner meeting on May 31 with the following items listed for considera~ tion and discussion at that time. 1. 1984 Goals/Work Program for the Planning Conunission. 2. The status of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and the resistance being voiced thereto. 3. City Council's Choice. Mr. McBrayer asked if the Conunission wanted to discuss the role of the Planning Conunission with the City Council; he stated that he was not personally in favor of it. Mrs. Becker stated that she did not feel this was the proper way to address this issue; she suggested that the City Attorney should sit down with the Conunission and the role be deter- mined with his counsel. Discussion ensued • Mr. McBrayer asked if the staff wanted time to discuss issues individually at this meeting. Mrs. Romans stated that this is a meeting between the Commission members and City Council members. It would be much better if several of the Planning Conunission members participated in the discussion. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would welcome any member who wanted to participate. • • • -5- VI. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no one present to address the Commission. VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that the dinner meeting on May 31 is at 6:00 P. M. at the Duffers Restaurant. The staff needs to know how many members of the Commission will be attending to turn in the reservations for dinner. Mr. Barbre stated that he would be out of town on that date and could not attend. Mrs. Becker and Messrs. McBrayer, Stoel, Venard, Carson and Allen stated they would attend. The staff will confirm at- tendance with Messrs. Magnuson and Tanguma. Mrs. Romans discussed an inquiry • regarding housing for retired persons who have income levels which fall between that required for subsidized housing and the rather expensive cooperative housing which will be avail- able in Englewood. A meeting has been scheduled for June 12, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, to bring together persons who are interested in the possible development of such senior housing, and senior residents who are interested in this type of housing. This will be an informational meeting, and members of the Commission are invited to attend. Mrs. Romans announced that Harold Stitt, Planner I in the Department of Community Development, and his wife are the proud parents of a baby girl named Kylie Marin, who was born on May 4th. VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Allen stated that the City of Englewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting will be on May 24th; Mr. Brady of the Brady Corporation has been invited to make a presentation on the downtown redevelopment project. Mr. Brady requested that Ms. Susan Powers attend this meeting also. Mrs. Becker discussed her concern with the printed information which is circulating regarding the downtown redevelopment project. Mr. Allen stated that the members of the City of Englewood Chamber of Commerce were presented with answers to the questions posed by the opposition, which answers were prepared by the City Attorney. He stated that this is one reason the invitation was extended to Mr. Brady to address the City of Englewood Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Becker stated that she sits on the Colorado Chapter of the APA Executive Board, as a Commissioner Advisor. This board is a very active, hard working board. The annual meettng of this group will be in Grand Junction, and she is planning to attend. There is an "Educational Com- mittee" that she felt would be interested in hearing what topics the Commissioners would like to study; if there are suggestions, please let her know and she will pass this information on • Mrs. Becker discussed the APA National Conference which was held in Minneapolis/St. Paul. She viewed redevelopment which is being done in Stillwater, Minnesota. She also toured Redwing, Minnesota, which is in the process of redevelopment. Mrs. Becker stated she also studied the matter of the trash/incineration system, and was quite impressed. • • • -6- She will report more fully on this in her written report. Mrs. Becker stated that Minneapolis was the primary city where the actual convention was held; she discussed the mall which is restricted to foot traffic or special buses, with regular vehicular traffic prohibited. Mrs. Becker also discussed the "skywalk", which connects 21 downtown businesses. Mrs. Becker also discussed the "sand barriers" along the highways which reduce the amount of sand coming from the highways; some of these bar- riers are concrete, some are wood, and some are a combination. Mrs. Becker addressed the freeway system in Minneapolis, noting that it is very different from the Colorado freeway system. Mrs. Becker stated that she has the written report nearly completed, and will have some slides to show the Commission in the near future. Mr. McBrayer asked if anyone else had anything to discuss. He reminded the Commission of the dinner meeting with City Council on May 31 at 6:00 P. M. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P. M • G.?ftrude G. Welty .tl'.ecording Secretar