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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-16 PZC MINUTES• • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 16, 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 Vice-Chai rman Carson. Present: Senti, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, McBrayer Powers, Ex-officio Absent: Allen, Pierson Also present: Assistant Director Dorothy A. Romans Associate Planner Barbara S. Young II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mr. Carson stated that the Minutes of the May 19, 1981, meeting were to be considered for approval. McBrayer moved: Barbre seconded: The Minutes of May 19, 1981, be approved as written. AYES: Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, McBrayer, Senti NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Draper ABSENT: Allen, Pierson The motion carried. Mr. Carson stated that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of May 26, 1981, were to be considered for approval. McBrayer moved: Draper seconded: The Minutes of May 26, 1981, be approved as written. AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, McBrayer, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Senti ABSENT: Allen, Pierson The motion carried. III. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1982 -1986 Mr. Carson asked for the staff presentation. CASE #6-81 Mrs. Romans stated that Associate Planner Barbara Young has been working on the Capital Improvement Program, and would present the staff comments. Mrs. Romans stated that it is the responsibility of the Planning Com- -2- mission to determine the projects they want to refer to the City Manager for inclusion in the 1982 through 1986 Capital Improvement Program Budget. Mrs. Young referred to a display board on which projects that are in- cluded in the Capital Improvement Program for 1981 -1985 or are in the Six-Quarter Budget were displayed. She noted that there are some projects that are "on-going" in nature, such as paving and sidewalk districts, and others that have been completed in one specific area, such as the handicap ramps at intersections on Girard Avenue, but which may be needed in other locations. Mrs. Young noted that projects which were recommended by the City Planning Commission for inclusion in the 1981-1985 Capital Improvement Budget, but which have not been funded to this point in time, were identified on a second display board. Mrs. Young noted that there were several projects which logically should be grouped together, such as those relating to Little Dry Creek, Downtown Drainage, Downtown Plan, the Transit Center and Broadway Beautification. Mrs. Young noted that the first phase of the River Redevelopment project is completed, that being the first nine-holes of the golf course; the second phase will encompass the second nine holes of the golf course, the club house, and some bicycle trails; the third phase will be ball fields and other forms of recreation. A new item that has been requested is that of Fence Relocation in North- west Englewood along projected streets. At such time as all of the dedications are given for the street right-of-way and the street is opened up to traffic, the City would pay for the relocation of the fences that are located in the right-of-way. Mrs. Young pointed out that the Cln.rkson Street improvements have been dropped from the six-quarter budget; Cherry Hills Village decided not to participate in the improvements to this street, and the project has been shelved for the time being. Mrs. Young also pointed out that the Parks and Recreation Department has dropped their request for improvement of the Simon Center basement. Mr. McBrayer asked if the State of Colorado contributed funds to con- struction of handicapped ramps on portions of South Broadway that are on the State Highway system? Mrs. Romans pointed out that the handi- capped ramps on Broadway and Girard are north of U.S. 285, which portion of South Broadway is no t on the State Highway Sy s tem. Mr. McBrayer asked exactly what was encompassed in the "Bridge and Road" repair fund? He asked if this was structural r ep air of the bridges, or just general maintenance; also, what bridges were included in this category, and the cost of the repairs to those bridges. Mr . Draper questioned that this project should even be included in the Capital Improvement Budget, inasmuch as the bridges are in existence and it is only repair • • and maintenance; he felt it would more logically be in the operational • budget. • • • -3- Mr. McBrayer questioned the need fo r t he Pistol Range; he noted that the City of Englewood is involved in many p r ojects jointly with other municipalities, and felt that perhaps a "metro pistol range" should be considered. It was pointed out that this is planned as a joint project with several other jurisdictions and the funds that have been requested would be for the City share in this project. Mr. McBrayer asked if there had been any contact with the City of Sheridan on development of bicycle trails along the South Platte River in that jurisdiction to tie the entire trail system along the River to- gether? Mrs. Romans stat e d that she knew there had been some discussion in the past, but was not sure what Sheridan is planning at the present time. Mr. Senti discussed the bicycle trail system in Fort Collins and how well it works; this is an on-street system. Mrs. Becker also discussed the bicycle trail system in Greeley, which was mid-street at the time she was attending school there. Mr. Tanguma stated that they have been removed from mid-street location in Greeley . Discussion ensued on the projects that are currently in the Capital Im- provement Program Budget or in the Six-Quarter Budget. Senti moved: McBrayer seconded: That the first priority items for the 1982 budget be: Little Dry Creek, Downtown Drainage, Downtown Plan, and Broadway Beautification. Mr. Carson asked for discussion on the motion. Mr. McBrayer stated that he felt Housing Rehabilitation should be given priority over Broadway Beautification. Mrs. Becker stated that she felt the Community Center should also have priority over the Broadway Beautification. Mr. Senti stated that he would agree to the change in priority to accommo- date these two items. The vote was called: AYES: Barbre, Becker, Draper, McBrayer, Senti NAYS: Carson, Tanguma ABSENT: Pierson, Allen The motion carried. The priority of the first six items, as determined by the motion are: 1. Little D~y Creek 2. Downtown Drainage 3. Downtown Plan 4. Housing Rehabilitation 5. Community Center 6. Broadway Beautification Other projects were then considered by the Commission for priority by year. It was felt that matters such as the Greenway along Little Dry Creek and the Transit Center should also be considered with the items pertaining to the improvement of the downtown area. Projects such as the City Hall study, a new City Hall, and City Hall Parking were all scheduled for 1984, with projectB such as the Mountain Park, Central Basin Drainage work, and Right-o:E-way Acquisition scheduled for 1985. -4- McBrayer moved: Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission accept and reconnnend to the ~ City Manager the projects as arranged in order of priority for the year 1982; projects that are recom- mended for 1982 that are not completed, should be con- tinued as top priority to the succeeding year until such projects are completed: 1982 Little Dry Creek/Little Dry Creek Greenway· Downtown Drainage Downtown Plan Transit Center Housing Rehabilitation Community Center Broadway Beautification River Development (3 phases) South Platte Bicycle Trails Senior Center Parking (constructing the parking lot) Northwest Englewood Fence Relocation Navajo Street Handicap Ramps Animal Control Shelter Expansion 1983 Miller Field Lighting Bookmobile Replacement Centennial Park Expansion Pistol Range 1984 City Hall Study New City Hall City Hall Parking Evidence Storage Room Mountain Park Central Basin 1985 Right-of-way Acquisition (West Yale Avenue) 1986 The continuation of incompleted projects and projects not yet included in the six quarter budget which are listed in the preceding years. AYES: Becker, Carson, Draper, McBrayer, Senti, Tanguma, Barbre NAYS: None ABSENT: Pierson, Allen The motion carried. • • I • I -5- IV. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no one present to address the Connnission. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Ms. Powers reported on the costs of the EDDA parking lot and walk through as requested by the Commission at the last regular meeting. She noted that the landscaping of the parking lot is underway, and should be completed very shortly. Ms. Powers stated that Prowswood applied for a Building Permit for their first building earlier in the day. Ms. Powers stated that the Cinderella City remodeling plans were brought in to the Building Department today, also. She stated that they are talking about $20,000,000 worth of improvements over the next five years. The developer who hopes to develop a five-star hotel on the Temple Buell property in Cherry Hills Village made a presentation to City Council re- garding the proposal. Ms. Powers reminded members of the Planning Commission of the Special Permit System seminar which is scheduled for July 10th, from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the Police/Fire Center. All members of the Commission were urged to attend. VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Tanguma gave a slide presentation of his trip to Boston to attend the American Planning Association Conference. Mr. Tanguma presented slides which depicted rehabilitation of old structures which were con- structed in the 1800's and are now being used for housing units. The slides also depicted the attempts to blend the modern design of the newer structures with the older structures and the earlier periods of architecture. Mr. McBrayer excused himself from the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Mr. Tanguma stated that one of the tours was to Lowell, Massachusetts, where an extensive rehabilitation project is underway by private and governmental cooperation, and showed pictures of some of the work that is underway. The members of the Commission expressed their appreciation to Mr. Tanguma for his interesting presentation. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. @~ Cf_±v-f-- rtrude G. Welty :C:ing Secretary