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Home My WebLink About1980-06-24 PZC MINUTES• • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 24, 1980 CALL TO ORDER. 5 A J The Special Meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Pierson at 7:10 P. M. Members present: McBrayer, Pierson, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Senti, Williams, Draper Also present: Associate Planner Alice Fessenden II. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1981 -1985 CASE #16-80 Mrs. Romans stated that the Capital Improvements Program is a means of implementing the Comprehensive Plan of the City, and reviewed the goals determined by the Commission, which are: 1. Maintain the City as a full-service community. 2. Insure a balance among the residential, business and in- dustrial districts. 3. Maintain the residential districts as a cornerstone of the community. 4. Provide a good environment to maintain a stable population. 5. Support the activity center in the Central Business District. 6. Develop waterways as a unique natural resource. 7. Encourage projects of regional concern. Mrs. Romans asked that these goals be kept in mind in assessing the projects for the Capital Improvement Program 1981 -1985. Discussion on the matter of improvement of the tax base and economic status of the City ensued. Mrs. Romans noted that she had recently attended a conference in Fort Collins on im- provement and redevelopment of downtowns; one of the speakers stated that existing businesses should be expanded and improved, because new businesses would not be coming in. Mrs. Romans pointed out that this would be especially true in the City of Englewood, because the City does not have the large tracts of land to attract large industrial and business developments. Mrs. Romans asked if there were questions on the projects re- -2- quested in the Capital Improvements program? Mr. McBrayer questioned what was encompassed in bridge repair, beautifica- tion, and the mountain park? Mrs o Romans stated that the re- quest for funds for bridge repair would encompass repairs to ~ the bridges at Broadway and U. S. 285, Clarkson and Little Dry Creek, Hampden and Little Dry Creek, and Union Avenue. The beautification funds would be for landscaping and provision of trees for property owners who wanted to partake of the program. The mountain park is a request from the Parks Department; this would be development of an area where scout troops, families, and individuals could go. Mrs. Romans noted that this is a repeat request which has never received a high priority. Mrs. Becker noted that in California, she has been informed that almost all towns have a mountain park, with staff, etc. This provides places for camping and family activities. Mrs. Pierson stated that if someone left mountain land to the City it would be one thing, but she could not agree to spend monies for such a project when there are other projects of more importance to the City. She pointed out that the scout troops have their own facilities for camping, etc . She stated there is no demand for a mountain park as far as she can determine. Mr. McBrayer discussed the rating system that was proposed, noting that the economic/tax base aspect was given nine points, while housing rehabilitation was given only three points; he stated that he felt this is inconsistent with the goals of maintaining the residential areas as a cornerstone of the community, and to encourage families in the City. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Pierson and Mr. McBrayer both ex- pressed confusion over the process of approving Capital Im- provement Projects. Mr. Tanguma inquired where the majority of the income for the City was from? Mrs . Romans stated that sales tax is the major portion of the revenue of the City. Mr. McBrayer asked what would be done on the Broadway widening? Would this be just a narrowing of the sidewalks? Mrs . Romans stated that the widening would be done within the existing right-of-way. Mr. McBrayer questioned the need of an evidence storage room for the Police Department? Mrs. Romans stated that it is in- dicated that there is insufficient space for storage of the evidence collected and maintained by the Police Department. She suggested that possibly if the Fire Administration relocated, the Police Department might be able to take over a part of that space. Mr. McBrayer questioned the request for lighting the high school fields; he questioned that this should be a City expense, and several members of the Commission concurred. • • -3- Mr. McBrayer then questioned the requested funding for the pistol range; he suggested that possibly a metro-wide pistol range for law enforcement officers should be considered. Mrs. Romans pointed out that this request for funding is only the City of Englewood share; this pistol range would be de- veloped for law enforcement officers of Englewood, Littleton, Greenwood Village, Sheridan, and the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. Mrs. Pierson questioned the need for an addition to the animal shelter. Mr. Carson stated that the present shelter is totally inadequate; there is no room for cats, insufficient room for the dogs that are picked up, the office space should be moved from its present location. The recommendation of the Animal Control Committee is to enlarge the existing building. Mrs. Romans stated that the request as submitted would be to add 22 dog runs, space for puppies, and cats, and to increase office space. Bicycle trail development was discussed. The proposed new fire station in northeast Englewood was con- sidered. Mrs. Pierson stated that she felt this was unnecessary; that the fire protection for the northeast Englewood area was satisfactory without going to the expense of a new station in that area. She suggested that this project be removed from the list of requests, and that the Evidence Storage Room requested by the Police Department also be removed. Expansion of Cushing Park was discussed as was the request for funds for Traffic Safety, Housing Rehabilitation, Bicycle Trails, Transit Center, and a new City Hall. Carson moved: Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Manager the following prioritized Capital Improvement Projects for the years 1981 -1985: 1981 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 • 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Community Center Little Dry Creek Downtown Development Housing Rehabilitation River Redevelopment South Platte River Bicycle Trails Animal Shelter Broadway Widening and Beautification Bridge Repair Traffic Safety Other Bicycle Trails Road and Bridge Overlay Filtration Plant Basin Central Drainage Basin Paving/Sidewalk Improvement Districts -4- 16. City Hall Parking 17. Cushing Park Expansion 18. Lincoln/Girard Cul-de-sac 1982: 1. City Beautification 2. Hampden/Ithaca Couplet 3. Centennial Park Expansion 4. Little Dry Creek Greenway 5. Right-of-way Acquisition 6. Fire Training Facility 7. Little Dry Creek 8. Downtown Development 9. Community Center 10. Housing Rehabilitation 11. Bicycle Trails 12. Paving/Sidewalk Districts 1983: 1. Simon Center Basement 2. Little Dry Creek 3. Centennial Park Expansion 4. Downtown Development 5. City Beautification 6. Hampden/Ithaca Couplet 7. Traffic Safety 8. Housing Rehabilitation 9. Bicycle Trails 10. Paving/Sidewalk Districts 1984: 1. Evidence Storage Room 2. Little Dry Creek 3. Downtown Development 4. Hampden/Ithaca Couplet 5. Traffic Safety 6. Housing Rehabilitation 7. Paving/Sidewalk District 1985: 1. Bookmobile Replacement 2. McLellan Reservoir 3. Downtown Development 4. Housing Rehabilitation 5. High School Lights 6. New City Hall 7. Traffic Safety 8. Paving/Sidewalk District AYES: Pierson, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, McBrayer NAYS: None ABSENT: Senti, Williams, Draper The motion carried. • • -5- Mrs. Romans reminded members of the next regular meeting on July 8th. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Becker stated that some time ago, it was stated that it would be nice to see what people's opinions are of multi-family developments --duplexes, etc. --after they are constructed and occupied. She stated that she had an opportunity to discuss this with a property owner recently, who stated that she felt the development of duplexes in her block had "upgraded" the neighborhood; there were good renters, and there had been no dramatic increase in traffic as a result of the development. Discussion followed. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M . -6- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY MANAGER REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: June 24, 1980 SUBJECT: 1981-1985 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: Tanguma seconded: 1981: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Manager the following prioritized Capital Improvement Projects for the years 1981 -1985. 1. Community Center 2. Little Dry Creek 3. Downtown Development 4. Housing Rehabilitation 5. River Redevelopment 6. South Platte River Bicycle Trails 7. Animal Shelter 8. Broadway Widening and Beautification 9. Bridge Repair 10. Traffic Safety 11. Other Bicycle Trails 12. Road and Bridge Overlay 13. Filtration Plant Basin 14. Central Drainage Basin 15. Paving/Sidewalk Improvement Districts 16. City Hall Parking 17. Cushing Park Expansion 18. Lincoln/Girard Cul-de-sac 1982: 1. City Beautification 2. Hampden/Ithaca Couplet 3. Centennial Park Expansion 4. Little Dry Creek Greenway 5. Right-of-way Acquisition 6. Fire Training Facility 7. Little Dry Creek 8. Downtown Development 9. Community Center 10. Housing Rehabilitation 11. Bicycle Trails 12. Paving/Sidewalk Districts ·, 1983: • 1. Simon Center Basement 2. Little Dry Creek 3. Centennial Park Expansion - • • • 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1984: Downtown Development City Beautification Hampden/Ithaca Couplet Traffic Safety Housing Rehabilitation Bicycle Trails Paving/Sidewalk Districts 1. Evidence Storage Room 2. Little Dry Creek 3. Downtown Development 4. Hampden/Ithaca Couplet 5. Traffic Safety 6. Housing Rehabilitation 7. Paving/Sidewalk District 1985: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Bookmobile Replacement McLellan Reservoir Downtown Development Housing Rehabilitation High School Lights New City Hall Traffic Safety Paving/Sidewalk District AYES: Pierson, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, McBrayer NAYS: None ABSENT: Senti, Williams, Draper The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning & Zoning Commission -7-