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CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
June 3, 1980
I. CALL TO ORDER.
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The regula r meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission
was called to order by Chairman Judith B. Pierson at 7:00 p.m.
Members present: Becker, Carson, Draper, McBrayer, Pierson,
Senti, Tanguma, Williams, Barbre
Romans, Acting Ex-officio
Members absent: None
Also present: Alice L. Fessenden, Associate Planner
II. APPROVA L OF MINUTES.
Chairman Pierson stated that the Minute s of May 20, 1980,
were to be considered for approval.
Tanguma moved:
Carson seconded: The Minutes of May 20, 1980, be approved
as written.
AYES: Carson, Draper, McBrayer, Senti, Tanguma, Williams,
Barbre, Becker
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Pierson
The motion carried.
III. SWEDIS H MEDICAL CENTER
Off-Street Parking Lot
CASE #13-80
Mrs. Pierson stated that at the meeting of May 20, 1980, two
off-street parking lots for Swedish Medical Center were con-
sidered by the Commission. Some conditions were to be worked
out by the Medical Center and the staff; these conditions
were in regard to lighting, fencing, curb stops, and landscaping.
She asked Mrs. Romans to give the report.
Mrs. Romans stated that she would like to first discuss the
changes that have occurred in the Department of Comm.unity De-
velopmen t, most particularly in the Planning Division. Mark
Barber, Planning Assistant, has temporarily transferred to the
Code Enforcement Division as an Environmental Inspector to
fill in for an employee who is ill and not expected to return
for some time. The Director of Community Development, Richard
S. Wanush , has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager
for the City of Englewood. This leaves the Planning Division
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with a staff of four: Mrs o Romans, the Acting Director; Miss
Fessenden, the Associate Planner; Mrso Young, Planning Assistant; ~
and the secretaryo Mrs. Romans asked for the indulgence of the ~
Commission until the staff is back to full strength.
Mrs.Romans then addressed the matter of the Swedish Medical
Center parking lot. The lot at South Logan Street, South
Pennsylvania Street, and East Girard Avenue is discussed in
Case #13-80. This lot will be used by employees of the Medical
Center, and will replace the lot on the south side of East
Hampden Avenue. At the meeting of May 20, 1980, several
questions were raised which the representative of the Swedish
Medical Center could not answero The Commission approved the
parking lot with the following four conditions:
1. Curb cuts will be constructed to City standards.
2. A profile of the alley will be submitted to the Engineering
Department and the alley will be paved to City standards.
3. All damaged and broken concrete will be removed and re-
placed.
4. All islands within the parking lot shall be landscaped
with plants, shrubs and/or trees.
Further clarification was needed on an additional four con-
ditions, which are:
1. Lighting for the parking lot will be installed so that
light does not extend beyond the perimeter of the parking
lot.
2. Curb stops shall be installed within the parking lot.
3. Decorative, closed-face wood fences, or concrete, block,
or brick walls shall be used in areas designated for fence-
type screening.
4. A landscaped screening buffer not less than five feet in
width shall be provided on the north side of the parking
lot along East Girard Avenue and on the east side of the
lot along South Pennsylvania Street.
Mrs. Romans stated that it is her understanding that the house
at 3419 South Pennsylvania Street is not lived in, but is used
as shelter for the property owner's pet cats. She pointed out
that this might be a point to keep in mind in the deliberations
on the parking lot.
Mrs. Romans stated that the staff does agree that curb stops
in the middle of the parking lot make it very difficult for
snow removal and other maintenance. This has been discussed
with the traffic engineer and the Director of Public Works;
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the lot are necessary, but that interior curb stops are not
needed. The staff will concede that there be no curb stops
in the interior of the lot.
On the matter of fencing, Mrs. Romans made reference to a
letter from Mrs. Eleanor Dunn, property owner of 3419 South
Pennsylvania Street. Mrs. Dunn objects to a high wooden
fence on the north side of her property; she has a chain
link fence with woodvines which she feels is sufficient.
With this letter from Mrs. Dunn, the staff would agree that
the closed-face screening fence as proposed would not be
necessary along the north side of Mrs. Dunn's property.
The staff felt there should be a five foot depth of landscaped
buffer along East Girard Avenue to screen the view of the
residential uses to the north. On the original plan presented
by the Medical Center, the screening strip was proposed to be
two and one-half feet, which the staff felt was inadequate.
By rearranging the layout a bit, one foot has been saved on
the south side of the Dunn property, and another foot has
been saved in the narrowing of driving aisles; this would
give a total of four and one-half feet for the landscaping
strip along East Girard Avenue. The type of landscaping
will be a Tallhedge planting.
Mr. Tanguma asked if the alley in this block would remain
open through the parking lot? Mrs. Romans stated that it
would. Mrs. Romans made reference to three documents that
have been presented by the Medical Center, and which have
been copied for the Commission. These documents pertain to
the curb stops, the Tallhedge (Buckthorn) plantings, and to
the type of lighting that is proposed. Mrs. Romans pointed
out that the Buckthorn may be grown as a hedge, or a free-
standing tree.
Mrs. Romans stated that it was her understanding that the
lighting for this lot at Logan, Pennsylvania and East Girard,
is proposed to be on 25 foot standards. The grade is different
on the proposed lot at Clarkson and Hampden, Case #14-80, and
the height of the standards may be reduced to 15 feet in height
on the north side of that proposed lot.
Mrs. Romans stated that the staff did meet with personnel from
Swedish Medical Center, and addressed the issues that had been
of concern to the Planning Commission.
Mrs. Pierson asked if there were any questions of Mrs. Romans.
Mr. John Oswald, Administrator of Swedish Medical Center,
stated that the Medical Center personnel did appreciate the
opportunity to get together with the Community Development
staff to discuss mutual concerns.
Mr. Oswald discussed the lighting proposed in the two lots.
In the lot proposed at Clarkson and East Hampden Avenue, they
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propose four lighting standards of 20 feet in height; he agreed
that the standards on the north side of the lot may be lowered •
to 15 feet in height. Maps indicating the areas of lighting
and the diffusion of that light were indicated to the Commission.
On the South Logan Street/South Pennsylvania Street/East Girard
Avenue lot, the same sort of lighting on 20 foot standards is
proposed. The diffusion on this lot will extend over into the
Dunn property on South Pennsylvania Street for a short distance.
Mr. Oswald stated that there will be an automatic sprinkling
system to maintain the landscaping; there will be bubblers
for all the shrubs and plantings in the lots.
Mr. Tanguma referred to the maps of the lighting of the lots,
and asked what was meant by "cut off limits"? Mr. Oswald
stated that this meant the end of the light. Mr. Oswald
pointed out the administration of the Medical Center is very
concerned about the security of their employees. They want
to provide protection to their employees, but also make sure
there is no intrusion of light that would be bothersome to
neighbors. Mrs. Romans pointed out that Mr. Threlkeld of the
Medical Center had stated that the proposed lighting system
is designed so that a shield could be installed if necessary.
Mr. McBrayer noted that Mrs. Romans had indicated the light
standards would be 25 feet in height; Mr. Oswald has stated
they will be 20 feet in height. He asked what the proposed
height of the standards was to be? Mr. Oswald stated the
height would be 20 feet in all areas but the north side of
the Clarkson/Hampden parking lot, where the height of those
standards would be 15 feet.
Mrs. Becker asked who would be responsible for repairing any
damage to the fence Mrs. Dunn has along the north side of her
property? Mr. Oswald stated that the Medical Center would be
responsible for maintenance of the fence.
Mr. Williams noted that Mrs. Dunn was present in the audience,
and suggested that she might want to address the Commission.
Mrs. Pierson asked Mrs. Dunn if she did want to speak to the
Commission.
Mrs. Dunn stated that there are more than cats that live in
the house at 3419 South Pennsylvania Street; her brother lives
there now, and her sister lives there during the summer months.
She stated that the Medical Center administration has attempted
to purchase her properties several times, and that Mr. Palmquist
had at one time offered her $40,000 for an $80,000 house, and
she had refused to sell. Mrs. Dunn stated that she felt there
should be a cement wall along the north side of her property to
divert the drainage from the parking lot from her property.
Mrs. Dunn stated that the alley is virtually impassible be-
cause of the drainage from the other parking lots belonging
to the Medical Center. Mrs. Dunn stated that her concern is
the drainage; the lighting will not bother them at all. Mrs.
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Dunn stated that Swedish Medical Center has attempted to in-
timidate them all the time; she stated that she did not feel
that she has to sell her property to the Medical Center. She
stated that this hospital has no responsibility for the tax
base of this community.
Discussion ensued. Mrs. Romans stated that there would be a
concrete wall along the north property line which should take
care of the drainage. Mrs. Pierson asked about the drainage
of the lots? Mrs. Romans stated that the drainage p1ans were
submitted to the Engineering Department and approved by that
Department. Mr. McBrayer suggested that perhaps it would be
better to have the water drain to the street rather than the
alley. Mrs. Pierson asked if there could be a general recom-
mendation that the alley be paved or if the lots could be
graded to drain to the street? Mrs. Romans emphasized that
the drainage plan has been approved, and grading of the lots
would have to conform to the approved plans.
Mrs. Pierson asked if there were other comments? What was
the pleasure of the Commission?
Mr. McBrayer stated that he felt it is a workable plan on
the lighting system that is proposed; he suggested that the
plans be approved with the stipulation that the lights on the
northern end of the South Clarkson Street/East Hampden Avenue
parking lot be no higher than 15 foot standards, and the re-
mainder of the lighting standards be no higher than 20 feet.
Mrs. Pierson asked if there were further comments to be made
on the lighting? Hearing no further comments, Mrs. Pierson
then asked about comments regarding curb stops in the parking
lots. Mr. Tanguma stated that he did not want the curb stops
in the middle of the parking lot. The matter of fencing was
considered; it was determined that a concrete wall installed
high enough to control the drainage from the parking lot was
sufficient along 1he south property line of the lot off of
South Pennsylvania Street. The landscaping of the parking
lots was then considered. Mr. McBrayer stated that he has
taken some pictures of the various parking lots belonging to
Swedish Medical Center, and presented these pictures to Mr.
Oswald for his viewing. Mr. McBrayer stated that these pictures
were taken after the last meeting two weeks ago, and that the
lots were in the same condition today as they were two weeks
ago. Mr. McBrayer stated that some of these lots are "raw
dirt with weeds about two feet high." He stated that it is
evident that landscaping was installed in some of the lots
at one time, but it has not been maintained; no irrigation
system was installed to water the shrubs and trees. Mr.
McBrayer stated that he feels the parking lot on the north-
east corner of the South Clarkson Street/East Girard Avenue
intersection is acceptable; this lot is sprinklered, and does
have curb stops and park ways in it. Mr. McBrayer stated he
felt it was incumbent upon the Commission to attempt to get
the nicest looking parking lots that it is possible to have.
Mr. Oswald stated watering systems are proposed in both the
parking lots under consideration.
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Mr 0 Draper questioned the concrete "wall" that is to be in-
stalled on the north side of Mrso Dunn's property; what depth
and width will this "wall" be? Mrso Romans stated that the
discussion has been about a one-foot wall, with provisions
for the installation of posts in the event a wooden fence is
desired in the futureo The concrete wall would be a solid,
continuous wall, and would be constructed on the Medical
Center propertyo
Mrs. Pierson asked if there were any other questions?
Tanguma moved:
Carson seconded: The Planning Commission approve the off-
street parking lot at South Logan Street,
East Girard Avenue and South Pennsylvania
Street with the following conditions:
lo Curb cuts will be constructed to City standardso
2. A profile of the alley will be submitted to the Engineering
Department and the alley will be paved to City standardso
3. All damaged and broken concrete will be removed and re-
placedo
4. Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that they
neither unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent resi-
dential properties nor interfere with traffic. The
initial lighting installation shall be of the Form Ten
EH type lighting.
50 Curb stops shall be installed on the perimeter of the
site.
60 A continuous concrete wall shall be installed on the
southern boundary of the parking lot east of the alley,
of sufficient height to stop vehicleso Decorative,
closed-face wood fences, or concrete, block, or brick
walls shall be used in other areas designated for fence-
type screeningo
7o An irrigated landscaped screening buffer of the Tallhedge
or Buckthorn variety, not less than four and one-half
(4-1/2) feet in width, shall be provided on the north
side of the parking lot along East Girard Avenue and on
the east side of the lot along South Pennsylvania Streeto
So All islands within the parking lot shall be landscaped
with plants, shrubs, and/or trees of the Tallhedge or
Buckthorn variety, or an equivalent thereof o
Discussion ensued. Mr. McBrayer stated that while it is not
the responsibility of the Planning Commission to approve or
disapprove drainage plans, he felt that the Commission must
look at the over-all drainage plan for a project such as this.
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Mrs. Romans pointed out that the drainage plans were sent to
the Planning Commission members in their notebooks. Mr .
McBrayer questioned the advisability of amending the motion
to require the drainage plan to be presented to the Engineering
Department. Mrs. Romans reiterated that the drainage plan has
to be approved by the Engineering Department, and that this
Department must also approve the installation of the black-
topping in the parking lots. Mr. Tanguma asked if there is
anything in the ordinances that require the drainage to run
to the street? Mrs. Romans stated that drainage from one
site may not damage another person's property; it is taken to
the nearest storm drain, usually via an alley or street.
The vote was called.
AYES: Draper, McBrayer, Pierson, Senti, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker,
Carson
NAYS: Williams
The motion carried.
Mr. Williams noted that he had asked for a legal opinion on the
rights and bounds of the Planning Commission in making such
decisions, and that this legal opinion has not been obtained.
He felt that the Commission has taken punitive measures in
approving the conditions on this parking lot, and he voted
"No" for that reason.
Mrs. Becker asked that the Commission be informed on the
matter of drainage on this site in the future.
IV. SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
Off-Street Parking Lot
CASE #14-80
Mrs. Pierson asked the pleasure of the Commission on this off-
street parking lot proposed by Swedish Medical Center at the
northeast corner of South Clarkson Street and East Hampden
Avenue.
Becker moved:
Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission approve the parking
lot at the northeast corner of South Clarkson
Street and East Hampden Avenue with the following conditions:
1. Curb cuts shall be constructed to City standards.
2. A profile of the alley in the parking lot shall be sub-
mitted to the Engineering Department, and the alley shall
be paved to City standards.
3. All damaged or broken concrete shall be removed and replaced.
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Lighting facilities shall be so arranged that they neither
unreasonably disturb occupants of adjacent residential
properties nor interfere with traffic. The initial installa-
tions shall be of the Form Ten EH type lighting.
5 0 Curb stops shall be installed on the perimeter of the
parking lot.
6. Decorative, closed-face wood fences, or concrete, block,
or brick walls shall be used in areas designated for fence-
type screeningo
7. Irrigated landscaping shall be provided on all islands and
other areas designated for landscaping; such landscaping
shall be of the Tallhedge (Buckthorn) type of plantings, or
an equivalent thereof.
Discussion ensued. Miss Fessenden pointed out that the south
100 feet of this parking lot is in the B-2, Business, Zone
District, and the staff did not feel the provision of land-
scaping on the south end of the lot was of major importance.
Mrs. Becker stated that she felt efforts should be made to
beautify the parking lots even in the business areas.
AYES: McBrayer, Pierson, Senti, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker,
Carson, Draper
NAYS: Williams
The motion carried.
Mr. Williams stated that he voted "No" on this motion for
the same reasoning he cited in the previous case.
Mrs. Becker pointed out to Mr. Oswald that the Commission had
deliberated about the parking lots in such detail because the
members felt they were setting a precedent in approving the lots,
and that it was necessary that every effort be made that they
come out right.
Mr.McBrayer thanked Mr. Oswald for working with the Commission.
Mrs. Pierson declared a five minute recess at 8:20 p.m. The
Commission reconvened at 8:25 p.m. with the following attendance~
Present: Senti, Tanguma, Williams, Barbre, Becker, Carson,
Draper, McBrayer, Pierson.
Absent: None
V. KLODE TOWING & SALVAGE DISTRIBUTION
Use Not Mentioned: Expansion to
2670 West Union Avenue.
CASE #15-80
Mrs. Romans stated that this business was initially approved
by the Planning Commission in 1974 for the property at 2650
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West Union Avenue. The business is an insurance holding pond
for vehicles that have been in an accident and are held in this
location until the insurance adjusters can determine the value
of the vehicle. The business has grown to the point where
additional land area is needed. Mrs. Romans stated that some
problems have been experienced with the existing operation at
2650 West Union Avenue, among them are the fact that drop-offs
of damaged vehicles do occur after hours and on weekends, and
these vehicles are outside of the perimeter of the business.
The staff has also been informed that the owners have been
holding auctions on the damaged vehicles on Friday and some-
times these vehicles are left in the right-of-way for West
Union Avenue over Thursday night, which causes problems.
Complaints have also been received about the damaged chain-
link/woven-slat fencing. Because it is so hard to maintain,
this type of fencing is not approved in the I-1 and I-2 Zone
Districts.
Mrs. Emma Parr owns the property at 2690 West Union Avenue
and has a considerable amount of vacant land. Mrs. Parr has
considered several uses for her land, and has installed a
solid wooden fence along the northwest and west sides of
the subject property, and a chain link fence around the re-
mainder, in anticipation of leasing it.
At the time Mr. Blomberg constructed his building at West Union
Avenue and South Clay Street, discussion was held on a possible
dedication for South Clay Street. Mr. Blomberg agreed to set
his building back 25 feet to allow for the dedication at some
time in the future if it is determined that South Clay will
be extended to the south. Mrs. Parr has also set her wooden
fence back 25 feet to allow for a future dedication of South
Clay Street. The Centennial South Subdivision is to the west
of the subject site; to the south of the subject site the
land is zoned I-1, and this land is also owned by Mrs. Parr.
Her son resides in the house that is on the property to the
south of the subject site. Mrs. Romans stated that the
applicant is present, and would make a further presentation.
Mr.Gary Tibbetts stated that he was representing Klode's
Towing and Salvage Distribution Center. Mr. Tibbetts stated
that this business is a "service"; the auctions are not sales
per se. This business gives the insurance companies a low-
cost location for storage of damaged vehicles until they can
view and appraise the vehicle. If the vehicle is determined
repairable, it is removed to be repaired. If the vehicle is
determined to be a total loss, it remains on the site for a
period of 30 to 45 days to give the insurance companies an
opportunity to clear the title, and then bids are taken on
the vehicle. Sealed bids are submitted to the insurance
companies. Mr. Tibbetts emphasized that this total process
could take from 30 to 45 days. The vehicles are arranged in
rows so the adjusters and bidders can view them easily. Mr.
Tibbetts emphasized that this operation is not like a wrecking
yard; no parts are sold from the site, and no vehicles are dis-
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mantled on the site. It is a service operation only for the
insurance companies. Mr. Tibbetts entered the following •
letter into the record:
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ORGANIZED CRIME STRIKE FORCE
112 EAST FOURTEENTH AVENUE. DENVER, COLORADO 80203
(303) 839-3651
May 30, 1980
To Whom It May Concern:
The undersigned Police Officers are presently assigned as Invest-
igators for the Colorado Organized Crime Strike Force, investigating
organized auto thefts throughout the State of Colorado.
We have known and been closely associated with Ron Dendofer,
owner of Klode's Towing for the past five years. We know him to be
very cooperative and helpful in assisting us in our auto theft invest-
igations, many which have been brought to a successful conclusion.
We know Mr. Dendorfer to be very honest in his dealings with us
and with his customers. Mr. Dendorfer is providing a very necessary
function in the disposition of wrecked motor vehicles. Klode's Towing
is not a motor vehicle wrecking yard as it might be believed, but a
short term storage place for motor vehicles owned by major insurance
companies which are up for bid to the area auto wreckers.
We believe this is a necessary function and a service to the
COllll'lUn i ty.
If any further information is required please feel free to contact
us.
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Mr. Tibbetts also entered the following statements from the
property owners into the record:
City of Englewood
Planning and Zoning Commission
Englewood City Hall
3400 South Elati St.
Englewood, Colorado 80110
June 2, 1980
Ladies and ~entlemen of the Planning Commission;
We have been asked by Klode Towing & Salvage Distribution Center to vofoe.·:our
approval or disapproval of their requested expansion of business onto the property
currently ownecl by Ms. Emma Parr, 2690 West Union Avenue, Englewood, Colorado. We
own two parcels of property on west Union, that of 2700 West Union, and that of 2706
West Union Avenue. These parcels of property are adjacent to Ms. Parr's property.
In the form of this letter, we would like to now inform your commission of our;
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DISAPPROVAL
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PERSONAL COMMENTS ON THE PLANNED AND REQUESTED EXPANSION OF KLODE TOWING & SALVAGE
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
It is to be stated at this time that thel letter portion of this document was drafted
and typewritten by staf f at Klode Towing & Salvage Distribution Center, given to the
below signed parties for the specific purpose of allowing them to make known their
opinions. Copies of this document have been made for the use by the Planning Commi-
sion during their interpretation hearing.
signed( J?,"l 1J?f /~/'::' /
ngvar M,. Blomberg ,/'
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signed :·~s Blomberg f _c
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City of Englewood
Planning and Zoning Commission
Englewood .City Hall
3400 SGuth Elati St.
Englewood, Colorado 80110
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Planning Commission;
June 2, 1980
We have been asked by Klode Towing & Salvage Distribution Center to voice our
approval or disapproval of their requested expansion of business onto the property
currently owned by Ms. Emma Parr, 2690 West Union Avenue, Englewood, Colorado. We
own the parcel of property adressed as 2714 West Union Avenue, Englewood, Colorado.
This parcel of property is very close in proximity to that of Ms Parr's property.
In the form }fA~hi~ letter, we would like to now inform your commission of our;
APPROVAL ~
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PERSONAL COMMENTS ON THE REQUESTED EXPANSION 0 F K LODE TOWING
CENTER
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It is to be stated at this time that the letter protion of this document was drafted
and typewritt1m by staff at Klode Towing & Salvage Distriburion Center, given to the
below signed parties for the specific purpose of allowing them to make known their
opinions. Copies of this document have been made for the use by the Planning Commi-
ssion during their interpretation hearing •
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Mr. Tibbetts stated that the staff report raised a question
about the southeast corner of the property being in the flood
plain. Mr. Tibbetts stated that this corner of the property
has been raised so it is level with the rest of the land. Mr.
Tibbetts stated that they could submit an engineers report
that the property is level and have that report state the
elevations of the site. Mr. Tibbetts stated that the expansion
of the business will aid Klode's. When this business was
first approved by the Planning Commission in 1974, it was a
new business in Englewood and in Arapahoe County. It has
grown a great deal, and the 175 car limitation is not practical
any more. Mr. Tibbetts stated that if Mr. Dendorfer is allowed
to expand onto the subject site, it will keep everything cen-
tralized and localized, and will be more convenient for the
insurance companies, and good for the area. Mr. Tibbetts
stated that in his opinion, the area is very well suited to
this type of use, with the industrial character of the majority
of the development. Mr. Tibbetts noted that the chain-link/
aluminum slat fence does suffer wind damage frequently, and
they do not disagree with the requirement of a different type
of fencing. As it is a very expensive undertaking, the more
time they could get for accomplishing this change in fencing, the
better it would be for them. Mr. Tibbetts stated that the
problem of wrecked vehicles being left outside of the fence and
in the right-of-way has come to the attention of Mr. Dendorfer.
Mr. Tibbetts emphasized that it is the other towing companies
that are making these drops after hours and on weekends. Mr.
Dendorfer has tried to talk to these towing companies about
this problem, and Mr. Tibbetts stated he was not aware of any
recent complaints. Mr. Tibbetts asked that the Commission
approve Mr. Dendorfer's request for expansion of this business.
Mr. Tanguma asked if the Commission could be assured that
vehicles will not be dropped off outside the fence along West
Union Avenue if the expansion is approved. He noted that he
has seen them from Friday evening until Monday morning, and
that they are at times in the right-of-way.
Mr. Tibbetts stated that the present entrance corner will be
fenced off, and a new entrance and loading area is proposed
on the subject property.
Mr. Tanguma then asked if the fencing could be moved up to
the street so that vehicles may not be dropped off in the
space between the fence and the right-of-way.
Mr. Eric Dendorfer discussed the plans for the new driveway
and loading area that is proposed on the subject site; he
pointed out that the driveway will be approximately 255 feet
in length; transports could pull off the street entirely to
unload the wrecked vehicles. Mr. Dendorfer stated that he
would go on record as stating that no vehicles would be dropped
off in the area between the fence and the right-of-way with
the new provisions for access and loading. Mr. Dendorfer
stated that they handle approximately 9,000 vehicles per year
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in their operation; vehicles from a several state area are
held in this lot until insurance company adjusters determine
their valueo Mro Dendorfer stated that they may have to
institute the procedure where employees rotate weekends on-
duty to prevent the dropping of vehicles in the right-of-way
and in front of the businesso Every effort will be made to
stop this practice, and Mr. Dendorfer stated that they would
like to do some landscaping in front of the business.
Mr 0 McBrayer questioned the feasibility of signing the front
of the business notifying the transport drivers that no
vehicles may be dropped in that area. Mr. Dendorfer stated
that he did not want to see "no parking" signs in this area,
because the salvage dealers park there when they view the
vehicles for bid.
Mrso Becker noted that with the closing of West Belleview
Avenue, West Union Avenue will be one of the busiest east/west
streets, and all impediments to the flow of traffic will have
to be eliminated . Mr. Dendorfer agreed that there will be
heavy traffic on West Union Avenue.
Mr. McBrayer asked if all surrounding property owners had
been contacted, and if any disapprovals of the proposed ex-
pansion were expressed? Mro Dendorfer stated that it has
been presented to those property owners that were nearest to
the subject property, i.eo, Mr. and Mrs. Blomberg, Mro and
Mrs. Weaver, and Mr. and Mrs. Corbin. The screening to the
west abutting the residential area is such that the operation
will not be visible . Mr. Dendorfer stated that no disapprovals
were gotten by those contacted.
Discussion ensued. Mr. Tanguma noted that the approval given
to the business in 1974 restricted the number of vehicles on
the lot at any one time to no more than 175; he asked if this
restriction would be continued, or whether it would be lifted.
Mr. Tibbetts stated that he understood that the new conditions
set forth in the staff report would apply to the entire
property. Mrs. Romans stated that the staff suggested no
limitation on the number of vehicles allowed at any one time.
Mr. Dendorfer stated that he felt the important thing that
must be considered is not really the number of vehicles per-
mitted in the lot, but the arrangement of those vehicles. It
is most important to maintain a fire lane between the rows
of vehicles, and it is important to drain the fuel out of those
vehicles as soon as possible. They do have storage for this
fuel underground. He stated that it is also important to main-
tain an economic balance with their clients; if they were to
be limited to 175 vehicles, the costs per vehicle for maintaining
it on the lot would be more than they could charge for the
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Mr. Carson asked if the applicant had read the conditions
suggested by the Department of Community Development if the
request for expansion of the business is approved, and was
the applicant in agreement with these proposed conditions?
Mr. Tibbetts stated that they have read the proposed conditions,
and are in agreement with them as stated in the staff report.
Mrs. Romans stated that the staff did overlook a very important
point, that of maintaining fire lanes, which point was raised
by Mr. Dendorfer. She stated that she would request this be
included as a condition on the approval of the request.
Mr. Tanguma inquired about the storage of the fuel which is
drained from the vehicles in the lot? Mr. Dendorfer cited
§22.4-13b(2)(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the
I-1 Zone District, which states that above-ground bulk storage
of flammable liquids or gases is prohibited unless and only
to the extent that the storage of such liquids or gases is
directly connected with energy or heating devices on the
premises or to service railroad locomotives.
Mr. McBrayer asked who enforced the 90 day storage restriction?
Mrs. Romans stated that this is extremely difficult to enforce.
Mr. Dendorfer pointed out that the longer any vehicle is re-
tained in the lot, the greater the expense is to them. It is
to their benefit to move the vehicles out of the lot as quickly
as possible.
Mr. Draper asked if the oil was drained from the vehicles that
are stored on the site, or just the gasoline? Mr. Dendorfer
stated that the oil is not drained from the vehicles.
Mrs. Becker asked how much space is involved in a fire lane?
Mrs. Romans stated that the aisle width shown on the aerial
photo of the site is adequate. Mrs. Becker stated that when
she picked up her vehicle from this holding pond after appraisal,
she was able to drive it a considerable distance, and questioned
that the fuel is always drained.
McBrayer moved:
Becker seconded: The Planning Commission approve the expansion
of Klode's Towing and Salvage Distribution
Center to 2670 West Union Avenue with the following conditions:
1. The lot shall be enclosed on the sides exposed to the view
of adjacent residential uses, the west, southwest and north-
west sides, with a solid or closed-face opaque vertical wall
or fence with a minimum height of six (6) feet and a maximum
height of twelve (12) feet measured from ground level. Every
gate in this opaque or solid fence or wall shall be of solid
opaque construction and shall be the same height as the wall
or fence. The remainder of the property may be fenced with
a type of fence permitted in the I-1 Zone District.
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2. Informational signs shall be posted at 2650 West Union
Avenue to discourage transports from dropping damaged
vehicles off on the north side of the lot outside of the
fence. No advertising sign or poster other than that
needed to identify the enclosed business shall be on the
wall or fence or on any gates or entrances to the lot.
3. No vehicle shall be disassembled (either partially or
wholly) to be used as parts for another vehicle, and no
vehicle shall be disassembled at this location for parts
(either partially or wholly) to be sold at another location.
4. No sales of any or all of the parts of the vehicles shall
be associated with the service and appraisal operation at
the same location.
5. No vehicle shall be stored on the premises longer than 90
days.
6. The existing screen fencing at 2650 West Union Avenue
shall be replaced or repaired within 30 days from the date
of this approval.
7. The safety measures suggested by Mr. Dendorfer in signing
for the access road should be carried out subject to the
approval of the Englewood Traffic Engineer.
8. Adequate fire lanes shall be maintained throughout the
operation.
9. The restriction limiting the number of vehicles to be
stored in the lot to no more than 175 cars at any one
time shall be repealed.
Discussion ensued. Mr. Tanguma inquired about including the
restriction against storing above-ground of the fuel that is
drained from the vehicles? Mrs. Romans stated that this re-
striction is in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and would
govern the storage of fuels drained from the vehicles.
Mr. Tibbetts questioned the repair and replacement of the
existing fence within 30 days of this approval; he pointed
out that it would cost from $6.20 to $6.50 per foot, and the
total would be around $1,000. He asked that a longer period
of time be given on the repair/replacement of the fence.
Mr. McBrayer stated that one reason the applicant is here is
because business is good, and that there are expenses to doing
any type of business.
Mr. Dendorfer pointed out that expenses would be high for
the first thirty days or so after approval; the lease will
have to be negotiated with Mrs. Parr and that the expenses
attendant with the expansion of the site would be larger than
usual within the next thirty days. He pointed out that they
are not asking for a great deal of time on the repair/replace-
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ment of the fencing, but are asking for something longer than
30 days. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt a 90 day limitation
would be reasonable.
Tanguma moved:
Carson seconded: The motion be amended to state in Condition
#6 that the applicant be given 90 days to
repair/replace the existing chain-link/aluminum slat fencing.
AYES: Williams, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson, Senti,
Tanguma
NAYS: McBrayer
The motion carried.
Mrs. Pierson asked if any member of the audience would like to
speak regarding Mr. Dendorfer's proposal to expand Klode's?
Mrs. Wannetta Weaver stated that they have no objection; the
land is vacant, and is enclosed with fencing. She stated that
she saw no reason to object.
The vote on the motion, as amended, was called:
AYES: Tanguma, Williams, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson,
Senti
NAYS: McBrayer
The motion carried.
VI. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1981 -1985
CASE #16-80
Mrs. Romans stated that she did not know how deeply the Com-
mission wanted to get into the Capital Improvement Program at
this meeting. She questioned possibly a special meeting on
June 10th at 7:00 p.m. to consider only the Capital Improvement
Program? It was the concensus of the Commission that it would
be better to have a special meeting on June 10th to consider
the CIP, and that the meeting would begin at 7:00 p.m.
VII. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
Mrs. Romans referred to a letter from Mr. Townsend notifying
the City that the "Brown House" has been designated as a historic
structure. Mrs. Pierson stated that a letter was written to
the owner of the house asking if it would be possible to tour
the building; she asked if the staff could follow up on this
request? Mrs. Romans stated that the staff would do so.
VIII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE.
Mrs. Pierson noted the inclusion of notes from the Council of
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Governments regarding the possible location of a new airport.
She noted that she had heard recently that since the EPA was
adopted there have been no new airports because they cannot
meet the requirements of the Environmental Impact Statements.
Mr. Tanguma commented on the extreme heat of the Council Chambers
during the meeting this evening, and suggested that prior to any
future meetings, the custodians be asked to activate the cooling
system.
Carson moved:
Barbre seconded: That a letter be sent to City Manager Mccown
commending him on his excellent choice of
individual to fill the position of Assistant
City Manager.
Mrs. Becker expressed disappointment that Mr. Wanush had left
the position of Director of Community Development.
AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, McBrayer, Pierson, Senti,
Tanguma, Williams
NAYS: None
The motion carried .
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
rtrude G. Welty,
ecording Secret ry