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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-29 PZC MINUTES• • CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION June 29, 1982 I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman McBrayer. Members present: Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Allen, Barbre, Becker, Carson Romans, Acting Ex-officio Members absent: None Also present: Senior Planner King Assistant City Attorney Holland II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman McBrayer stated that the Minutes of June 8, 1982, were to be considered for approval. Barbre moved: Gilchrist seconded: The Minutes of June 8, 1982, be approved as written. AYES: McBrayer, Stoel, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Senti, Tanguma, Allen The motion carried. III. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1983 -1987 CASE #J.2-82 Mr. McBrayer stated that the City Charter requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission consider a list of Capital Improvement Projects requested by the City Departments, and arrange these projects in priority for recom- mendation to the City Manager. Mr. McBrayer reviewed the procedure of the past few years in considering the Capital Improvement Projects. Mrs. Romans stated that it appeared that heavy emphasis will be given to improvement of Little Dry Creek in the ensuing year. She reviewed the information that was contained in the staff report, noting that a copy of the recommendation to the City Manager in 1981 was included, as was a copy of the six-quarter budget which reflects those projects which have been budgeted. Discussion ensued. The Commission reviewed the projects which were recommended last year., and compared this list to the six-quarter budget to determine which projects had been budgeted. The merits of some of the requests, such as bookmobile replacement, were discussed. Mrs. Becker pointed out that a bookmobile replacement is cheaper and more versatile than a branch library; this bookmobile is a critical factor in library service, and discussed the life span of bookmobiles. It was pointed out that the present bookmobile was put into service in 1968, and the life span is estimated as 10 -15 years. -2- Projects for the water and sewer program were discussed; it was pointed out that water and sewer projects are not funded from the Public Improve- ment Fund, but from their own budget. The ranking of the Capital Improvement Projects requested by the City Department Heads for the 1983-1987 Capital Improvement Program was then considered. Can;on moved: Gilchrist seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Manager McCown the following five-year Capital Improvement Program for the years 1983-1987. 1983 1. Little Dry Creek Improvements 2. Street Overlay and Sealcoat Program 3. Community Center 4. Paving and Sidewalk District 5. Housing Rehab 6. Aerial Photographs 7. Sidewalk Repair District 8. Traffic Safety/Controller Replacement 9. River Development Phase III 10. Police Parking Lot 11. Housing Relocation 12. Display Case 1984 Little Dry Creek Bicycle Trails Englewo od Beautification Widen Broadway -Yale to Floyd Broadway Beautification Little Dry Creek Improvements Street Overlay and Sealcoat Program Sidewalk Repair Program Traffic Safety/Controller Replacement Housing Rehabilitation Housing Relocation River Redevelopment Phase III 1985 Mountain Park Property Lease Cushing Park Expansion Centennial Park Expansion Rousing Rehab Housing Relocation Beautification of Englewood Little Dry ·Creek Improvements Street Overlay and Sealcoat Program Paving and Sidewalk Districts Sidewalk Repair Program Traffic Safety/Controller Replacement • • • • -J- 1 98 6 Bookmobile Replacement Right-of-way Acquisition Cul-de-sac -3300 Block South Lincoln Housing Rehab Housing Relocation Beautification of Englewood Mountain Park Property Lease Little Dry Creek Improvements Street Overlay & Sealcoat Program Paving & Sidewalk Districts Sidewalk Repair Program Traffic Safety/Controller Replacement 1987 Housing Rehab Mountain Park Property Lease Little Dry Creek Improvements Street Overlay & Sealcoat Program Paving & Sidewalk Districts Sidewalk Repair Program Traffic Safety/Controller Replacement AYES: Stoel, Tanguma, Allen, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti NAYS: None The motion carried. Mr. McBrayer asked that the matter of the Display Case which was requested by the Community Development Department be placed on the agenda for the next meeting on July 7th to be discussed under Commission's Choice. IV. LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE CASE 118-12 Mr. Carson stated that since the last meeting, he has driven through the City and paid special attention to the landscaping in all residencial neighborhoods. He is of the opinion that the decision at the previous meeting regarding elimination of landscaping requirements in the single- f amily districts was in error, and that this motion should be reconsidered. Carson moved: Becker seconded: The Commission reconsider the motion made at the meeting of June 15, 1982, removing the R-1-A, R-1-B, and R-1-C Zone Districts from the proposed landscaping require- ments. Discussion ensued. Mr. Stoel spoke in opposition to the reconsideration of the motion. Mrs. Romans suggested that perhaps the staff should have had further dis- cussions with the Commission members to determine exactly what they wanted to accomplish before presenting a draft ordinance. Mrs. Romans stated that --4- she had discussed with the City Attorney whether it was discriminatory to require medium-density uses to provide landscaping but not require it of single-family development when they were in the same zone district. Mrs. Romans reported that it was Mr. DeWitt's interpretation that he would not say this was a legal issue, but rather a practical issue to require landscaping throughout the City if it is going to be required. Mrs. Romans suggested that Ms. King, Mr. Temple and she would like to spend some time discussing in depth with the Commission just what the intent is --who is the landscaping designed to please, the passer-by or the resident/tenant; should the proposed ordinance be written to be all-encompassing and then points negotiated such as was done with the Sign Code? Mr. McBrayer reiterated his opinion that the provisions should not apply to single-family development; he felt there is a very distinct difference between single-family home ownership and a multi-family, commercial or industrial use. Mr. Stoel stated that he felt inclusion of the single- family development in landscaping requirements would discourage develop- ment of single-family uses. Mr. Stoel stated that he had recently purchased a duplex in northwest Englewood, and received a bid of $4800 to landscape the property. Mr. Tanguma stated that when additional costs are imposed on builders and developers, it is the consumer who ends up paying these additional costs, and the single-family consumer can no longer afford to pay for these regulations and requirements. Mr. Allen stated that the same would apply to developers of multi-family uses; the land cost is higher to begin with, and it is no longer feasible to build multi-family uses and rent them --the cost per unit is too high for people to afford. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gilchrist suggested that the second withdraw her second, and let the motion die at this time; it could then be brought up at a later time. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Carson stated that he felt there should be a study session on this matter, and that he wanted to reconsider the exclusion of the R-1 Districts. Mrs. Becker stated that she would like to hear what the staff has to present on this matter. Mrs. Romans noted that it is now after 9:00 P.M., and the staff presentation could take one and one-half to two hours; she asked the pleasure of the Commission? Mr. McBrayer asked for the vote on Mr. Carson's motion to reconsider: AYES: Becker, Carson NAYS: Tanguma, Barbre, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel ABSTAIN: Allen The motion was defeated. Mrs. Romans stated that a special meeting has been scheduled for July 13th, at which time residents of Northwest Englewood would be attending to discuss a proposed zone classification that they and the staff have been working on for the past several months. It was suggested that perhaps the presentation by these residents could be scheduled from 7:00 -8:00 P.M., and the staff could then discuss the landscaping provisions in depth. • Mrs. Romans then reviewed the agendas for the regular meetings of July 7th • and July 20th. Mr. McBrayer asked that on the agenda for the next regular meeting that a reconsideration of the Commission Work Schedule and Goals be scheduled under "Director's Choice". • -5- V. PUBLIC FORUM • There was no one present to address the Commission. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that the Commission had discussed the possibility of visiting different businesses in the community at a recent meeting; the Commission has received an invitation to tour the Ragsdale Company at 7:30 A.M. on July 13th. Mrs. Romans suggested that possibly some members of the City Council would also be interested in going on the tour. Mr. McBrayer asked that members of the Commission be called on July 12th to remind them of the tour. VII. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. McBrayer asked what has been done on the promotional committee that Mr. Tanguma was appointed to at the last meeting? Mrs. Romans stated that she has contacted Dr. Davidson of the Englewood Public Schools; she has not heard back from the City Council at this time on a delegate from that body. Mr. Haviland is planning to participate on this committee, and the Chamber is aware that one of their members should be designated to participate. Mr. McBrayer stated that the Sign Code comes up for second reading before the City Council on July 6th; he stated that he plans to attend the Council meeting in support of the proposed Sign Code. Mr. McBrayer asked whether there had been any additional informat:'.on received by the staff on the suit involving the adult entertainment use at 4370 South Broadway? Mrs. Romans stated that she was aware that the legal staff was attempting to quash the subpoenas, but is not aware whether they have been successful. Mrs. Romans stated that the City Council held a Public Hearing on designating commercial amusement establishments as Conditional Uses, which would require these uses to be considered by the Planning Commission on an individual basis; this matter will become effective immediately. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. --