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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-03 PZC MINUTES• CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 3, 1980 I. CALL TO ORDER. 5 D 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 -2- 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; it is their determination that curb stops on the perimeter of • • • -3- 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 -4- 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. -5- 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. -6- 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. • -7- 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. -8- 4 0 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 • • • • -9- 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- -10- mantled on the site. It is a service operation only for the insurance companies. Mr. Tibbetts entered the following • letter into the record: 8Jff:lltJNJitk~ 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. ~iuJ Kinard QC ,!) ~ ,. ~ ~·-:::.--··-. 0/i:&-~ tewart • • • -11- 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; ~~ DISAPPROVAL ~~~~~~~~- 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 ,/' ·~~~~ signed :·~s Blomberg f _c -12- 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 ~ DISAPPROVAL.~~~~~--~- PERSONAL COMMENTS ON THE REQUESTED EXPANSION 0 F K LODE TOWING CENTER .. );: .,, . J ?7; & SALVAGE DISTRIBUTION • 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 • . ~--._ r---. Gi ~--~ '<·/·-7 / " /' ~ <....._ /---.. -. . . --L_ signed------~--------/------ Eric R. Dendorf ert Operation's Director K.T.&S.D.C. I? j // ( i d .:;J . ' , {,-\ ... '"'-..:::i,,, . ('7, s gne ---------~---L...:.~----~-----------J·YtVv0t/~ Yi_ U ' c./'c/ I\ ·~J I . ) I . ~ . ( , • • ' , f 't •'· --I • •. , I. sign,ed-~-~L[L!L..,,~~ ----~~---~----------s~ '\ \..L C · \oNv'--· • -13- 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 / -14- 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 service. • • -15- 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. -16- 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- • • -17- 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 -18- 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