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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-11-17 PZC MINUTES• I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 17, 1981 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 B. Pierson. Members present: Pierson, Senti, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper Powers, Ex-officio Members absent: Allen, McBrayer Also present: Assistant Director D. A. Romans Assistant City Attorney Thomas V. Holland Senior Planner Susan King II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. November 4, 1981 Chairman Pierson stated that the Minutes of November 4, 1981, were not available for consideration at this meeting. III. CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE RESORT HOTEL. Mr. Steve Tucker of Tucker-Boulineau Development Corporation, was present to discuss the five-star resort hotel, which is proposed to be constructed on the Buell property, a 120-acre site at University Boulevard and U.S. 285 in Cherry Hills Village. The Buell mansion, constructed in 1918, is on the southeast corner of the property. Mr. Buell lived on this property until 1956, and in 1958, Cherry Hills Village zoned 67 acres of the site for a residential resort hotel; 47 acres of the site are zoned R-1. Mr. Tucker stated that in the last 20 years, Mr. Buell has had plans for at least two residential resort hotels, but either the timing was not right, or the financing was not available. Three years ago, the Tucker-Boulineau Development Corporation approached Mr. Buell with a proposal to lease the land from him and construct a resort hotel on the property. Mr. Tucker stated that he had taken schooling at the University of Denver on hotel development and management, and that his partner, Mr. Fred Boulineau, was formerly with Marriott, and has been involved in such developments as the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Tucker stated that they had interviewed five architectural firms, and decided on the Frank Lloyd Wright Corporation. Mr. Tucker referred to plans on display, and noted that the development sets back 200 feet from each zoning boundary; they propose to develop it as a "village", with the residential development surrounded by an 18-hole golf course. Mr. Tucker stated that the proposal is for a 600-room resort hotel, and a luxury condominium development with 200 units. Parking will be primarily underground, with provision for 1100 vehicles in the underground. Surface parking would be bermed, and not visible from either University Boulevard or U.S. 285. Mr. Tucker stated that aesthetics proposed include the 18- hole golf course, six outdoor tennis courts, three indoor tennis courts, three racquet ball courts, and a health center. Mr. Tucker said that they propose to offer as many or more amenities as does the Broadmoor. • -2- Mr. Tucker stated that market studies have indicated there is a great demand for an exclusive residential resort-hotel in the Denver metropolitan area. Mr. Tucker then discussed the proposed design of the resort hotel- condominium complex. The resort hotel will contain a · lobby lounge, restaurant, coffee shop, and an ice-skating rink. Mr. Tucker stated that they proposed to restore the Buell mansion and use it as a club house for the golf course; however, some concern has been expressed by residents over this proposal and they are attempting to reach a solution acceptable to all parties. Mr . Tucker stated that the proposed hotel will be a five-star resort hotel; this will be gradeq above a Marriott development, and more like a Hyatt or Regency development. Mr. Tucker stated that there would be extensive land- scaping to create a resort-type setting. Mr. Tucker stated that the condominium complex will contain a courtyard and pool for the use of those residents. They propose that full hotel service will be available to the residents of the condominium complex, and the tenants of the condominium complex will have access to the amenities proposed for the hotel; hot"1. tenants will not, however, have access to the courtyard and pool proposed ~or the condominium complex. Mr. Tucker noted that the condominium units will be "very expensive." Mr. Tucker stated that there would be some recreation on the lake; however, there will be no motorboats allowed. The gourmet restaurant atop the hotel will have a view of the entire metro area. Mr. Tucker stated that they would like to open the resort hotel in 1985 in time for the PGA Golf Tourney which will be at the Cherry Hills Country Club • Mr. Tucker stated that the present lake is a 20,000,000 gallon capacity; they propose to deepen the lake to accommodate 40,000,000 to 50,000,000 gallons. He stated that they also propose to use "grey water" from sinks and showers to irrigate the golf course. Mr. Tucker stated that the golf course will be molded from the dirt removed from the excavation area for the underground parking, etc. Mrs. Romans asked if Mr. Tucker had checked with the State Highway Depart- ment regarding their proposed access from U.S. 285; has the State Highway Department approved a signal to facilitate left-turning movements? Mr. Tucker stated that he felt it would be difficult to convince the State Highway Department of the merits of a signal, and that they may have to restrict turning movements; this still has to be worked out. He stated there is another possibility of access from University Boulevard. Ms. Powers asked where they were in obtaining approval for the project from Cherry Hills Village? Mr. Tucker stated that they have had the first public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission in Cherry Hills Village, and that the Commission is developing a list of things that need to be worked out before it is referred to the City Council. Mr. Tucker stated that he hoped to be before the Cherry Hills City Council sometime in January or February. Mr. Draper asked if there would be retail shops in the hotel? Mr. Tucker stated that there would be very exclusive shops, similar to those at the Broadmoor. Ms. Powers asked if they were planning to use solar heating? Mr. Tucker stated that they will be using passive solar as much as possible. The structure is oriented to get as much sun in the wintertime as possible. They are also exploring other means of energy conservation. -3- Ms. Pierson asked when they would propose to break ground? Mr. Tucker stated that they would like to start the excavation work in November of 1982. He discussed the process they have to follow in getting building plans and drawings ready prior to breaking ground. He stated that if they can break ground in November of 1982, they can have the complex completed in 1985. Mr. Tucker invited members of the Connnission to call if they have further questions; if they are interested, he could take them on a tour of the mansion and property. Mrs. Pierson thanked Mr. Tucker for his interesting presentation. IV. NAVAJO STREET INDUSTRIAL PARK Subdivision -Final Plat Mrs. Pierson asked for the staff report. CASE 1/11-81 Mrs. Romans stated that the matter before the Commission is the Final Plat of the proposed South Navajo Street Industrial Park Subdivision, which is on the north side of West Tufts Avenue and just to the west of the City Ditch. Mrs. Romans stated that Block 2 of the proposed Sub- division was annexed to the City in 1959; Block 1 of the proposed Sub- division was annexed by the City in 1978. The preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision was considered at a Public Hearing on October 20th, at which time the Commission gave approval to the preliminary plat with the following conditions: 1. The measurement along the west side of Block 1 must be corrected. 2. An eight (8) foot easement must be provided for Mountain Bell at a designated location. 3. Street improvements must be made following the installation of utilities. 4. Plans for the drainage of the site must be approved by Engineering. 5. The conditions imposed at the time the Garrett property was zoned I-1, Light Industrial, must be shown on the Plat. 6. Landscaping with a sprinkling system must be p r ovided on the Plat. Mrs. Romans noted that at the time the former Garrett property was rezoned, conditions were placed on the zoning; these conditions were contained in the rezoning ordinance, which was recorded in the o f fice of the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder in Book 2841, Page 338. Inasmuch as this is a recorded document, Mrs. Romans questioned the necessity of showing ~hese conditions on this final subdivision plat and recording them a second time. Mrs. Romans noted that the conditions placed on the zoning are acknowledged by the developer in the development agreement which has been submitted by Mr. Popish, and which will be recorded upon approval of the plat and de- velopment agreement by the Connnission and City Council. Mrs. Romans then reviewed the Development Agreement, which sets forth that the developers shall provide landscaping, the developers agree to review of storm drainage and detention improvements, soils testing shall be done -4- and reviewed by the City. The developers have requested that South Navajo Street be included in the 1983 Paving District; however, if a paving dis- trict is not formed in 1983, the developers shall proceed with the paving of South Navajo Street on their own. Mrs. Romans stated that the Develop- ment Agreement seems to address all the conditions that the Commission placed on the approval of the preliminary plat, with the exception of the eight foot easement on the west property line for Mountain Bell. The staff is in receipt of a letter from Mountain Bell stating that they do not need this easement, and will, in fact, install the lines in Navajo Street. The developer has submitted a legal description for Tract A, which excludes the portion of South Navajo Street that the City of Englewood is purchasing. The staff is in receipt of a memo from Director of Engineering Services Gary Diede that the legal description is correct. Mrs. Romans stated that the applicant is in the audience if the Commission has any questions. Mr. Don Hermansen stated that he is a realtor working with Mr. Popish, ap- plicant and majority owner ~n the proposed subdivision. He stated that the owner and developer has tried to address all the requirements of the ordinances and of the Commission in the preparation of the Final Plat and the Development Agreement. He asked if there were any questions from the Commission? Mr. Draper stated that property owners to the west and north had expressed concern about drainage; he asked if this matter had been resolved? Mr. Hermansen stated that he understood the obligation of the developer was to retain the water ~enerated on the site on that particular site, and not drain to someone else's property. He · stated that on a lot-by-lot basis, the drainage provision for a 10-year storm will be provided. Mrs. Romans stated that the Engineering Division has stated there would be no problem; a drainage plan will have to be submitted as each site is peveloped. Mrs. Pierson stated that the action required by the Commission is to ap- prove or disapprove the Final Plat. Mrs. Romans suggested that reference should also be made to the developers agreement. Carson moved: Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Final Plat of the South Navajo Street Industrial Park Subdivision and the Development Agreement be approved. Ms. Becker stated that she would like to comment on the landscaping of the lots in the proposed subdivision, because she realized that landscaping is not required, but is a desire of the Commission. Ms. Becker stated that 5% of the gross lot area, which the developer has indi cated would be land- scaped, figures out to approximately 1,200 square feet of landscaping. Ms. Becker stated that she felt this was a good amount of landscaping that the developer will be providing, and that she appreciates their cooperation in this matter. The vote was called: AYES: Senti, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Pierson ABSENr: Allen, McB~ayer • • -5- The motion carried. V. ALLEY VACATION CASE 1114-81 Block 4, Higgins South Broadway Heights Mrs. Pierson asked for the staff report. Mrs. Romans stated that the subject property is on the northeast corner of South Clarkson Street and U.S. 285. This property was previously be- fore the Connnission in 1975 when it was considered as the site for the proposed Halcyon Heights II, a retirement home for the elderly. The vaca- tion of the west leg of the "T" shaped alley was approved at that time by the Planning Commission and City Council, subject to a turning radius being provided on the northeast corner of the alley to facilitate turning move- ments to the east. An ordinance was prepared for the alley vacation; how- ever, prior to th~ ordinance being approved the developer withdrew his ap- plication. Mr. Abe Suderman has now purchased the majority of the former site, and is proposing to construct a professional office building. He is requesting that the west leg of the "T" alley be vacated, and has discussed the granting of a perpetual easement to provide a turning radius with Mrs. Maxine Legion, owner of the lots adjoining the east leg of the alley on the north. An agreement between Mrs. Legion and the City of Englewood whereby Mrs. Legion would grant the perpetual easement, has been prepared and is attached to the staff report. The perpetual easement would be granted when the vacation of the alley becomes effective. This perpetual easement has been approved as to form and content by City Attorney DeWitt • Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Suderman's proposed office building will meet the requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance; but that he will be before the Planning Commission to request approval of an off-street parking plan. Mrs. Romans stated that there is no public purpose to be served by retaining the west leg of the "T"-shaped alley. The alley intersects with South Clarkson Street immediately north of the deceleration from U.S. 285, which is not desirable from a traffic safety point of view. This leg of the alley a+so divides Mr. Suderman's property, and would make it difficult to develop the property in a logical manner. The staff does reconnnend that the alley be vacated, and that the perpetual easement be accepted from Mrs. Maxine Legion. Mrs. Romans stated that Mr. Art Swords, architect for Mr. Suderman, is present in the audience. Mr. Swords stated that he has worked with Mr. Suderman on this project ap- proximately one year; he estimated that the parking plan would be before the Commission within the next month to six weeks. The parking plan would be for approximately 200 vehicles, most of which will be underground. Becker moved: Carson seconded: The Planning Connnission recommend to City Council that the west leg of the alley south of Lot 20, Block 4, Higgins South Broadway Heights, be vacated, and that the perpetual easement for turning radius be accepted. Mr. Carson asked if he understood that as soon as the alley was vacated, the turning radius would be in effect? Mrs. Romans stated that this is correct; Mrs. Legion will sign the perpetual easement at the time the alley is vacated. -6- Assistant City Attorney Holland suggested that the motion should state that perpetual easement shall be executed within a given length of time. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Becker amended her motion to include that BEFORE THE ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY BECOMES FINAL, THE PERPETUAL EASEMENT SHALL BE GRANTED BY MRS. LEGION TO THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, AND SHALL BE RECORDED. The second agreed to the addition. The vote was called. AYES: Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson, Senti NAYS: None ABS~NT: Allen, McBrayer The motion carried. V. OFF-STREET PARKING STRUCTURE Cinderella City CASE #15-81 Ms. Susan King, Senior Planner, gave the staff report. She stated that the proposed parking structure will be built by Kravco, and will have 153 off-street parking spaces. A drawing of the proposed parking structure was indicated, showing the location to be south of Floyd Avenue, in the area between J.C. Penney's and The Denver. Access to the open-deck parking will be from the existing ramp. The existing parking area will remain much the same as it is, and there will be no change in access to the ground-level parking area. Ms. King stated that the subject site is zoned B-1, Business, and gave the zone district classifications for the surrounding areas. Ms. King stated that in Case #15-66, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the parking ratio for Cinderella City, and in Case #15-67, the Planning Commission approved the parking layout ·for Cinderella City. There have been no major revisions of the parking layout or parking ratio since these i~itial approvals. The subject site was identified in the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the City in 1979 as part of the Central Business District. Ms. King reviewed comments from other departments, noting that concern had been expressed by Fire Marshal Groditski regarding the turning radius at the northeast corner of the proposed deck, and whether it would accommodate the City's 27-foot pu~per truck. It has been determined that this is a 31-foot radius, and that it will, in fact, accommodate the 27-foot pumper. Concern was also expressed whether the proposed parking deck will accommo- date the weight of emergency equipment that may be required on the deck at times; Ms. King noted that structural load limits would be checked at the time building plans are submitted to the building department; this would not necessarily affect the parking layout on this parking deck. Ms. King stated that Traffic Engineer Plizga expressed concern on the point of entrance and exit at the intersection of the proposed deck and the existing ramp. It has been suggested that this be controlled by signing to prohibit right-turning movements; this has been approved by Traffic Engineer Plizga. -7- Mr. Draper asked if the existing ramp would be the only exit from this proposed parking deck? Ms. King replied it would be the primary access to the parking deck. Ms. King pointed out that the visual impact on the residential neighborhood to the north will be minimal; the basic part of the structure will be visually obstr~cted by the existing ramp, and light fixtures will be equipped with cut-off shields to control glare impact onto the adjacent residences. At the time the shopping center was built, most of the parking area was deeded back to the City of Englewood. The shopping center has changed ownership recently, and the new owners are proposing that the parking area be conveyed back to the shopping center. This matter will be handled at the City Council level, and will have no effect on the consideration by the Commission of the parking layout, although the parking structure cannot be constructed until the ownership of the land is resolved. Mr. Tanguma questioned the need for additional parking? Ms. King stated_ that she felt the shopping center owners were looking toward an expansion of the mall. This would be designated as public parking, as the other parking areas are designated. Mrs. Becker questioned the means of entrance/exit to this parking deck, and the proposed signing restricting right turns. She asked for further clarification on this matter. Mr. Gene Coppolla, the project engineer, addressed the Commission to dis- cuss the concerns expressed by the City Departments which lead to the pro- posed signing restrictions. Mr. Coppolla stated that they feel that they have reached a solution on the turning radius concern of the Fire Marshal, and that the Fire Marshal now feels that there will be no need to have the trucks on the parking deck. Mr. Plizga, the Traffic Engineer, wanted the no right turn restriction because of his concern about the restricted turning radius. Ms. Becker expressed her belief that motorists will not obey the no right turn restriction. Mr. Coppolla stated that this radius --15 ft. --is somewhat restrictive for maneuvering a passenger car. Ms. Becker stated that she felt it would be better to install a stop sign at this point, rather than the turning restriction. Mr. Coppolla stated that the stop sign was the first choice of the Traffic Engineer, but that after discussion he agreed to the no right turn restriction. Discussion ensued. Mr. Tanguma expressed concern about limitation of fire fighting access with the installation of the parking deck. Mr. Coppolla pointed out that the deck will not be built immediately next to the building, and there will be a means of access right next to the buildings from the at-grade level as there is now. This fire lane will be maintained. Mr. Coppolla stated that the proposed ramp and deck will have a five-ton load limit. Fire hydrants are on the lower level; they propose a standpipe to connect to the hose and extinguishers for the parking deck. Ms. King stated that the matter of fire access would a l so -be considered at the time the applicant comes in for a building permit. The matter be- fore the Commission this evening is on the proposed parking layout. • -8- Ms. Becker asked about planters and landscaping on the proposed parking deck? Mr. Coppolla stated the deck would have a 3-1/2 foot parapet wall; they do not plan landscaping on the deck. Ernie Osatti stated that there is ·an overall plan for landscaping and beautification to go with the plans for expansion and redevelopment. He pointed out that they bought the mall only two years ago, and that it takes time for new property owners to make changes. He stated that he would en- courage the owners to look at the entire shopping center area, and see if they can come ~p with something that can be planted which will live. He pointed out that landscaping and planter boxes are not, as a rule, put on parking areas because of the difficulty incurred in snow removal. Also, water runoff could be a big problem, but he assured the Commission that the shopping center owners would look into the matter of landscaping. Carson moved: Becker seconded: The Planning Commission approve the parking layout for the parking deck proposed by the Cinderella City Manage- ment as described in Case #15-81; this approval is given pending the conveyance of the parking land presently under City of Englewood ownership to Kravco, Inc. If there are any changes in the layout from that presented and approved at this meeting, the matter i's to come be- fore the Planning Commission for further consideration. Mrs. Becker stated that she still felt the no right turn restriction should be made a two-way stop intersection. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt there should be a better way to get in and out of the proposed parking structure. The vote was called: AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson, Senti, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen, McBrayer The motion carried. VII. RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION Tufts/Navajo Chairman Pierson asked for the staff report. CASE 1117-81 Ms. Susan King stated that the area to be considered for vacation is con- tained within the South Navajo Street Industrial Park Subdivision. The subject area is a 10' x 10' x 14' triangular parcel, which was required to be dedicated from the property of 1485 West Tufts Avenue as a condition to annexation, which annexation was approved by Ordinance No. 13 of 1978. At that point in time, the location of this dedication was the projected alignment of South Navajo Street; however, the actual location of South Navajo Street has been moved some 59 feet to the east of this point, and the triangular dedication will no longer serve any purpose. The relocation of South Navajo Street made for a better design of the proposed subdivision. The staff recommends that this triangular right-of-way be vacated; the re- quest for vacation was submitted by the applicant and has been approved by the Department of Engineering Services. Carson moved: Barbre seconded: -9- The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following described right-of-way be vacated: Comme~cing at the northwest corner of the southwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 9, T 5 S, R 68 W of the 6th P.M., thence east along the north line of the south- west 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of said Section 9, a dis- tance of 495.0 feet to the east property line of the subject property, thence south along said east property line 620.0 feet to a point 10 feet north of the north line of West Tufts Avenue the true point of beginning, thence south along said east property line 10.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of West Tufts Avenue; thence west along the north right-of-way line of West Tufts Avenue 10.0 feet; thence northeasterly 14.14 feet to the true point of beginning. AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson, Senti, Tanguma NAYS: No~e ABSENT: McBrayer, Allen The motion carried. VIII. PUBLIC FORUM. ~ No one addres~ed the Commission. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Ms. Romans stated that on Saturday, November 21st from 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, the Planning Staff will be at the Scenic View School to conduct a neighbor- hood meeting with the residents of Northwest Englewood. Approximately one month ago, Mayor Protem Bradshaw, Sue King and she were invited to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and some other residents, who expressed concern about some of the development that is taking place in their area. They requested a neighborhood meeting with the staff, and the staff has mailed out letters to 118 property owners notifying them of this meeting. Mrs. Romans invited any of the Commission members who might be interested to attend the meeting. Ms. Powers stated that City Council did approve the amendment to the Compre- hensive Plan adopting the development policies for the Downtown Area. Ms. Powers stated that Commission members have been given an announcement of a meeting regarding improvements to major thoroughfares to be considered for inclusion in the Year 2000 Transportation Plan. The meeting is scheduled for November 19th, and the Greenwood Village Municipal Building, and is open to the public. Ms. Pierson asked if anyone from the City was going to this meeting? Ms. Powers stated that she understood Public Works Director Waggoner was planning to attend; she would ask for a report on the meeting from him. Ms. Powers stated that she, Assistant Director Dorothy Romans and Assistant City Attorney Holland had attended a conference sponsored by the American Planning Association on zoning law. Ms. Powers stated that she felt it -1 0- was a very good conference, and that copies of some of the material will be reproduced for the Commission. Ms. Powers stated that the Commission tabled consideration of the Si~ Code at the meeting of November 4th following the public hearing. The staff will present a staff report to the Commission on December 1st, addressing each of the issues that were raised during the public hearing and public meetings, and will present some alternatives on each of these issues. Ms. Powers stated that she did not feel there would be a problem in reaching medium ground on the provisions of th~ Sign Code; the problem now is writing a code that will comply with the Supreme Court decision in the Lakewood case. Ms. Powers stated that the staff is suggesting that the December 1st Special Meeting be used as a work session, and that persons who attended the public meetings and public hearings be invited to attend. Possibly another Public Hearing should be scheduled in January on the Sign Code. Ms. Powers stated she felt the amended amortization proposal will take care of the businessmen and property owners who have recently installed new signs. Ms. Powers stated that the Urban Renewal Authority is meeting every Wednesday evening; it is proposed that the first Wednesday of every month will be the regular meeting night, with the remaining weeks being study sessions or special meetings. Ms. Powers stated that the staff is att.empting to bring the Urban Renewal Authority members up to date on the Downtown Plan, and at some point, a three-party agreement between th~ EDDA, Urban Renewal Authority and the City of Englewood will be drafted which will define the 41t responsibilities of each. Mr. Draper stated that he felt the Planning Commission should be brought up to date, also, particularly on the matter of flood plain control. Ms. Powers stated that she would like to get a member of the engineering staff to explain this; as she understands it, new standards on calculation of rainfall were released by the Federal Government, (NOAA), and that these figures are more accurate than those used in the previous calculations. These new figures have been accepted by Urban Drainage for use -in future rainfall calculations. Also, design standards have changed over the years and new technology is being used. Rather than an estimated flow of 7,000 cfs the present estimate is 4,400 cfs; however, this does not eliminate the problem in the downtown area. The proposal under consideration is to work with the School District, and use the High School field for a detention pond, with improvements to the channel. Mr. Draper asked if the city would pay the School District for any expense the School District would incur as a result of the use of the field as a detention pond? Mr. Holland discussed the proposed agreement between the City and the School District. This would call for the field to be dug down, but would allow for the same use that the school presently has on the field; there would be no interference with the use of the field by the school ex- cept during the period of construction and during times of heavy rainfall and runoff when water would be stored on the site. The City will be responsible for cleaning any debris from the use of the field as a detention pond. It is estimated that the runoff will move through the system fairly rapidly; the pond will be filled and drained within a couple days time. Mr. Holland indicated that there are some technical problems that need to be solved. Mr. Draper asked if this would not make a several million dollar difference in the over-all flood control cost? Ms. Powers stated that Sellards and II • -11- Grigg are to report back to the City with several alternative proposals, but the detention pond is part of all of the alternatives. Mr. Holland pointed out that with the detention pond and channel improvement, it was his understanding that this would eliminate the need for construction of some up-stream dams . Discussion on the flood plain improvements ensued. Ms. Powers state4 that she had nothing further to report on the Waterford Development. X. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Carson stated that it was announced at the City Council meeting of November 16th that Assistant City Manager Wanush will be leaving the employ of the City as of March 1st. Ms. Becker asked if there were appropriate fire walls in the structure that was destroyed by fire in the 3400 block of South Broadway on November 15th? Ms. Powers stated that even though two businesses were destroyed, it was one building that had been partitioned, which burned. The fire walls between buildings did prevent the fire from spreading to the adjacent buildings. She stated that she would check into the requirements fof fire walls when a building is "partitioned". She noted that there has been no determination on the cause of the fire at this time. Ms. Pierson stated that the Commission will meet on December 1st and December 8th, and that there would be no other meetings of the Commission in December. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M. :r:i ng Secre tary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 17, 1981 SUBJECT: Final Plat -South Navajo Street Industrial Park RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: Tanguma seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Final Plat of the South Navajo Street Industrial Park Subdivision and the Development Agreement be ap- proved. AYES: Senti, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Pierson ABSENT: Allen, McBrayer The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. rtrude G. Welty , ecording Secreta MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 17, 1981 SUBJECT: Alley Vacation: Block 4, Higgins South Broadway Heights RECOMMENDATION: Becker moved: Carson seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the west leg of the alley south of Lot 20, BloGk 4, Higgins South Broadway Heights, be vacated, and that the perpetual easement for turning radius be accepted. Before the ordinance vacating the alley becomes final, the perpetual easement shall be granted by Mrs. Legion to the City of Englewood, and shall be recorded. AYES: Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson, Senti NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen, McBrayer The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. .. • • • MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: November 17, 1981 SUBJECT: Tufts/Navajo Right-of-way Vacation RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the following described right-of-way be vacated: Commencing at the northwest corner of the southwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of Section 9, T 5 S, R 68 W of the 6th P.M., thence east along the north line of the south- west 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of said Section 9, a dis- tance of 495.0 feet to the east property line of the subject property, thence south along said east property line 620.0 feet to a point 10 feet north of the north line of West Tufts Avenue the true point of beginning, thenc~ south along said ea~t property line 10.0 feet to the north right-of-way line of West Tufts Avenue; thence west along the north right-of-way line of West Tufts Avenue 10.0 feet; thence northeasterly 14.14 feet to the true point of beginning. AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Draper, Pierson, Senti, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: McBrayer, Allen The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission •