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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-07 PZC MINUTES• • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. APRIL 7, 1981 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P. M. by Chairman Judith Pierson. Members present: Pierson, McBrayer, Carson, Becker, Barbre, Allen Powers, Ex-officio Members absent: Draper, Tanguma, Senti Also present: Assistant Director Dorothy Romans Associate Planner Barbara S. Young Mrs. Pierson welcomed Mr. George H. Allen, newly appointed Commission member, to the meeting. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman Pierson stated that the Minutes of March 17, 1981, were to be considered for approval. Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Minutes of March 17, 1981, be approved as written. AYES: Pierson, McBrayer, Carson, Becker, Barbre, Allen NAYS: None ABSENT: Senti, Draper, Tanguma The motion carried. III. CENTENNIAL SOUTH SUBDIVISION Easement Vacation CASE #3-81 Mrs. Pierson stated that this request is for the vacation of a portion of a utility easement. The action to be taken by the Commission is to make a recommendation to City Council if it is determined that the portion of the easement is no longer needed for utility purposes. Mrs. Pierson then asked for the staff report. Mrs. Barbara Young, Associate Planner, stated that Mr. Don Koza, is the applicant and owner of the Centennial South Sub- division. Mrs. Young indicated the location of the Centennial South Subdivision at West Union Avenue and South Decatur Street. The Centennial South Subdivision was approved in 1979 and the subject easement was platted 25 feet wide to accommodate both the water and sewer line to service the interior lots on South Clay Court. Mrs. Young stated that the 25 foot width was -2- necessary because of the location of both water and sewer lines in the easement. Since the platting of the subdivision in 1979, however, the sewer line has been extended south from West Union Avenue in right-of-way for South Clay Court, and the 25-foot width is not needed for just the water line in the easement extending east from South Decatur Street. Mr. Koza has, therefore, requested the vacation of the south nine feet of the 25 foot easement along Lots 6 and 14 of the Cen- tennial South Subdivision. Mrs. Young stated that there is a six-foot easement along the west side of Lot 6, an eight foot easement along the east side of Lot 6, an eight foot easement along the west side of Lot 14, and a six foot easement along the east side of Lot 14, which were provided for the Public Service and Mountain Bell services. No portion of these ease- ments would be vacated, were the vacation request approved. Mrs. Young stated that this request had been referred to other City Departments and to the utility companies; no objections were received to the requested vacation. Mrs. Pierson asked if Mr. Koza were present, and if he wanted to address the Commission? Mr. Koza indicated he would answer questions that the Commission might have. Mr. McBrayer asked the purpose behind Mr. Koza's request? Mr. Koza indicated that he felt the vacation of the south nine feet of the easement would eliminate the need for encroachments into the easement for future purchasers of the lots, and the nine feet is not needed for maintenance of the water line. Mrs. Pierson asked the pleasure of the Commission on this matter. Carson moved: McBrayer seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following area be vacated: 1. The south nine (9) feet of the existing 15 foot easement along the north side of Lot 6, Centennial South Subdivision, except the west six (6) feet and the east eight (8) feet thereof; and 2. The south nine (9) feet of the existing 15 foot easement along the north side of Lot 14, Centennial South Subdivision, except the west eight (8) feet and the east six (6) feet thereof. AYES: Pierson, McBrayer, Carson, Becker, Barbre, Allen NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma, Senti, Draper The motion carried. IV. FINDINGS OF FACT Lots 10 and 11, Block 1 Centennial Industrial Park CASE #2-81 • • • -3- Mrs. Pierson stated that the Findings of Fact pertaining to the rezoning request filed by Mr. George Adams were to be considered for approval. Barbre moved: Carson seconded: The Findings of Fact on Case #2-81 be approved. AYES: Barbre, Pierson, McBrayer, Carson, Becker NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Allen ABSENT: Tanguma, Senti, Draper The motion carried. V. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no one present who wished to address the Commission. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Ms. Susan Powers introduced Mr. Chester Hallagin, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, who was attending the meeting. Ms. Powers asked that Mrs. Romans bring the Commission up-to- date on the Prowswood development. Mrs. Romans indicated that after having their market study updated, Prowswood has deter- mined that it may be advisable to make some modifications in the units in order that they will be more marketable. No plans have been presented to the staff, however. She stated that she understood Prowswood representatives will be meeting with residents in Kent Village on April 14th, and the staff has tentatively placed Prowswood on the agenda for the Commission meeting of April 21st. Ms. Powers stated that Prowswood has been issued a foundation permit for the building in the first phase of the development . Discussion ensued. Ms. Powers reported that the groundbreaking for the 100-units of elderly housing will be April 25, 1981. Ms. Powers reported on the study session of March 30th with the Englewood Downtown Development Authority and City Council, at which study session Mr. Ensign of Design Workshop made a presentation. Ms. Powers stated that Mrs. Pierson had attended this study session as liaison member of the Planning Commission. Ms. Powers stated that a more formal presentation will be made at a later time, and it is hoped that more people can attend. Ms. Powers stated that the staff is scheduling a work session on the final Adult Entertainment Business Ordinance for May 5th, and there is a possibility that the Public Hearing on the final ordinance will be scheduled for May 19th before the Planning Commission. -4- Ms. Powers announced that a meeting of the Planning Commission with the Parks and Recreation Commission will be April 28th at 5:00 P. M. in the In-Service Training Room in the Parks Department. Sandwiches will be served. Ms. Powers stated that pursuant to the Planning Commission's request, she has discussed the possibility of a workshop on the permit system with Mr. Kirk Wickersham and the first date he would be available is Friday, June 12th. Ms. Powers stated that Mr. Wickersham indicated that he prefers to schetlule all- day workshops because the information cannot be exploted in depth at an evening meeting. He does do workshops on ~r­ mit system all over the country, and has stated that he would tailor a workshop in Englewood to concentrate on the problems in Englewood, such as the downtown area, in-fill, incentive zoning, etc. Mr. Wickersham charges $2,000 for the all-day workshop, which includes presentations by himself and one other individual. Ms. Powers stated that Mr. Wickersham sug- gested the possibility of inviting other people --possibly from Littleton or Sheridan --and charging a fee for attendance if the City of Englewood did not feel they could afford to bear the total cost of $2,000. Mr. Wickersham stated that 60 to 80 participants is a nice sized group, and they would have these attendees break into diverse groups for round-table discussions and exercises on the permit system. Ms. Powers stated that she has not discussed the financial aspect of the workshop with anyone. Mrs. Pierson inquired about the posibility of a Saturday session, inasmuch as there are many individuals who might be interested in the workshop who could not get away from work to attend during the week. She acknowledged that getting people to attend a Saturday session during the summer months might be difficult, also, and inquired if possibly this could be delayed until Fall? Ms. Powers stated that Mrs. Romans is now working on the revision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and felt that it would be advantageous to have the presentation as soon as possible if this is the wish of the Commission. Discussion ensued. Mr. McBrayer questioned that there is a need for such a presentation, and that it would be worth the $2,000 fee. - Mrs. Pierson asked Mrs. Romans to comment on the work session? Mrs. Romans stated that she felt it could be very valuable to have an all day session that included other people, and sug- gested that possibly members of EDDA, DBA and the School Board might be invited if the presentation is tailored to meet the needs of Englewood. Mr. Allen asked what Mr. Wickersham's qualifications are? Ms. Powers stated that Mr. Wickersham is an attorney who specializes in land use and that he has worked with the City • of Breckenridge and other jurisdictions to develop a permit system which allows more flexibility in development than un- der the traditional zoning system. • -5- Mr. McBrayer discussed the possibility of obtaining material from the jurisdictions who have adopted the permit system and adapting that information for our use. Discussion en- sued. Mrs. Pierson stated that she liked the idea of having fresh ideas presented to the Commission from outsiders, and she likes the idea of a formal seminar and inviting other groups to par- ticipate. Mr. Barbre stated that if the seminar would be tailored to meet Englewood's problems, he would agree that it would be worthwhile. Ms. Powers stated that she has spoken to several persons from other jurisdictions where Mr. Wickersham has given this pre- sentation, and has received very favorable reports. The financing of such a seminar was considered in further detail. Ms. Powers indicated there was very limited funding in the Planning Commission budget that might be used toward the cost of the seminar. Discussion followed. Becker moved: Carson seconded: The Community Development staff approach the City Council with the information on the permit system seminar which has been presented to the Planning Commission and request funding in the amount of $2,000. Discussion ensued. The vote was called: AYES: Becker, Barbre, Pierson, Carson NAYS: McBrayer ABSTAIN: Allen ABSENT: Tanguma, Senti, Draper. Mrs. Pierson declared the motion carried. Mrs. Pierson asked Ms. Powers to see if Mr . Wickersham could do the seminar on either June 12 or 13, and determine which date would be best. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE . Mrs. Becker stated that she has recently taken a trip to the eastern part of the United States, and she did not see any city with the urban sprawl that has developed in the Denver metro area. Mrs. Becker reported other interesting facets of her trip, such as the greenery and open space within the cities themselves . Mr. McBrayer asked if a letter had been sent to Swedish Center regarding the landscaping in their parking lots? Romans stated that she had spoken to ·Mr . Cliff Johnson, was told that the planting would begin this next week. Medical Mrs. and -6- Mr. Carson asked about the landscaping in the Downtown Develop- ment Authority parking lot? Ms. Powers stated that it is her understanding that the City Parks and Recreation Department will be doing this landscaping. Ms. Powers stated that the Englewood Citizen for the month of April will contain an insert showing the Bicycle Trail system. She has been informed that it would be about 45 days before the signs can be installed . The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p. m. • • • • -7- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: April 7, 1981 SUBJECT: Easement Vacation in Centennial South Subdivision RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: McBrayer seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following area be vacated: 1. The south nine (9) feet of the existing 15 foot easement along the north side of Lot 6, Centennial South Subdivision, except the west six (6) feet and the east eight (8) feet thereof; and 2. The south nine (9) feet of the existing 15 foot easement along the north side of Lot 14, Centennial South Subdivision, except the west eight (8) feet and the east six (6) feet thereof. AYES: Pierson, McBrayer, Carson, Becker, Barbre, Allen NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma, Senti, Draper The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning & Zoning Commission .