Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-03-16 PZC MINUTESCITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 16, 1982 I. CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Ed McBrayer. Members present: Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson Romans, Acting Ex-officio Members absent: Allen II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman McBrayer stated that the Minutes of February 23, 1982, were to be considered for approval. Tanguma moved: Carson seconded: The Minutes of February 23, 1982, be approved as written. AYES: McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen The motion carried. Chairman McBrayer stated that the Minutes of March 2, 1982, were to be considered for approval. Barbre moved: Carson seconded: The Minutes of March 2, 1982, be approved as written. Mr. Gilchrist stated that he felt Page 3, ~[2, should be amended to reflect that in answer to a question posed by himself, Mr. Swords indicated he would "recommend" the relocation of the coniferous trees to a City Park at the developer's cost. Discussion ensued. Mr. Barbre and Mr. Carson accepted the amendment to the Minutes. The vote on the motion to approve the Minutes, as amended: AYES: Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Becker ABSENT: Allen The motion carried. III. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE CASE 115-82 Amendment of §22.4-11 h, Conditional Uses Carson moved: Tanguma seconded: The Public Hearing on Case 115-82 be opened. -2- AYES: Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen The motion carried. Mr. McBrayer stated that copies of the proposed amendment had been sub- mitted to the members several days prior to the meeting. He asked if they had any questions of the staff regarding the staff report relative to the following amendment: §22.4-11 h 2 Motor Vehicle Repair businesses, not including body or fender work, dismantling or collision repair, and pro- vided that: 1) Motor vehicles being serviced or stored while waiting to be serviced or called for are not parked on streets, alleys, public sidewalks or parking strips; 2) All work is performed within an enclosed structure; 3) No materials or parts are deposited or stored on the premises outside of an enclosed structure; 4) Any area subject to wheeled traffic or storage is screened from adjacent or adjoining residential dis- tricts by a closed-face wood, block or brick wall. §22.4-11 h 3 Motor Vehicle Laundry or Polishing business, which shall comply with the following conditions: 1) A minimum of three (3) parking spaces shall be provided on the site for each washing stall; 2) The site shall be paved to the specifications of the Department of Engineering Services; 3) All waste water shall be discharged into the sanitary sewer line after having been run through a sand trap; 4) All lights used to illuminate the area shall be directed away from adjacent residential properties. Ms. Becker asked if the term "motor vehicle" encompassed "motor cycle"? Mrs. Romans stated that a motor cycle is a motor vehicle. Mr. McBrayer asked if the staff had anything they wished to bring up at this time? Mrs. Romans asked that the record reflect that public notice of the public hearing did appear in the Englewood Herald Sentinel on February 24, 1982, and that the staff report be made a ·part of the record of the Hearing. Mr. McBrayer asked that the record reflect there was no one in attendance to speak for or against the proposed amendments. -3- Carson moved: Tanguma seconded: The Public Hearing on Case 115-82 be closed. AYES: Tanguma, Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen The motion carried. Mr. McBrayer asked if the Connnission wished to discuss the matter? Mr. Gilchrist stated that he understood this was brought about because of a motorcycle shop at 1008 East Hampden Avenue. He asked if this was at present an office building? Mrs. Romans stated that 1008 East Hampden Avenue was an old converted house; there are other motor vehicle uses in the innnediate area. Mr. Gilchrist asked what the experience with those motor vehicle uses in this area has been? Mrs. Romans stated that she felt the experience has been reasonably good for those that have been approved by the Planning Connnission; she stated, however, that she did not feel some of these same uses would be approved by this Connnission were they to apply for approval today. Mrs. Romans noted that when some of those uses were approved by the Planning Commission, conditions were placed on the approvals. Discussion ensued. Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Planning Connnission approve the proposed amendment to §22.4-11 h of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and recommend the_ amendment to the City Council. Mr. Stoel asked if this was the proposed amendment that Assistant City Attorney Holland felt should be enacted in lieu of considering the requests under "Uses Not Mentioned." Mrs. Romans stated that this is correct. The vote was called: AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen The motion carried. IV. PUBLIC FORUM. There was no one present to address the Connnission. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that she had nothing new to report on the Downtown Develop- ment Plan. The Prowswood project is progressing. Mrs. Romans discussed the remodeling that is going on in the Cinderella City Shopping Center. The third floor of Joslins is being converted to office space, and will be used for the national headquarters of Joslins. -4- A demolition permit has been issued for the removal of the fountain in the Blue Mall, and there will be escalators outside of Penneys to get to the proposed food court on the lower level. A new fire sprinkling system will be installed in the entire shopping center. Improvements have already been made to the Rose and Shamrock Malls, and while it will not be possible to accomplish the same type of improvements in the Gold Mall and Cinder Alley, there will be some improvements made. The Broadway Store will be going in to the former Neusteter Store. The third floor of The Denver has been converted to office space; Martin-Marietta was to have been the tenant for this space, but will not be moving into this space, so another tenant will have to be located. The Joslins remodeling will add 49,000 square feet of office space, and the Broadway Store will add 150,000 square feet of building area. Mrs. Becker discussed some of the problems she has seen with the remodeling in the Rose and Shamrock Malls, where persons on the Rose Mall toss things through the openings into the Shamrock Mall; she stated that this could be a problem, and persons could be injured if hit by something that is thrown from the upper level. Mr. Barbre asked for further information on the food court? Mrs. Romans stated that she understood it would be similar to the Yum Yum Tree, with a variety of food outlets. Mrs. Romans stated that the DRCOG annual banquet is proposed for March 31, 1982, at the Regency Inn. The reception is scheduled for 6:00 P.M., and the dinner is scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Richard Fleming, President of the Denver Partnership, is the featured speaker for the evening. Mrs. Romans stated that it is the practice of the City to pay for the attendance of the Commission members if they wish to attend; if they wish to take a guest, however, the cost of the guest's attendance is the responsibility of the Commission member. She noted that the cost of the dinner meeting this year is $16 per person. Reservations must be made no later than March 24th. Mrs. Becker stated that she would plan to attend. Mr. Stoel and Mr. Barbre stated that they would not be attending. Mr. Senti, Mr. Gilchrist, Mr. Carson, Mr. Tanguma, and Mr. McBrayer indicated that they would possibly attend, but would have to confirm this at a later date. Mr. McBrayer stated that Commission members had received in their packets notification of a meeting on Revenue Bonds, scheduled for April 17th; he asked that this be discussed at the next meeting to determine if any member of the Commission wished to attend. Mrs. Romans stated that several members of the Commission have indicated an interest in going through some of the City facilities, such as the waste water treatment plant, etc. She suggested possibly a tour could be scheduled for April 17th or April 24th. Mr. McBrayer suggested that April 24th would be a better date. Mrs. Romans stated that this is normally a four-hour tour, and suggested that members interested in going on the tour meet at the City Hall at 8:00 A.M. She stated that she would attempt to get the 19-passenger bus for the tour. Mrs. Becker stated that she has a "Class S" license, and would be glad to drive. Mrs. Romans gave members of the Commission information pertaining to land- scaping requirements the staff has collected from Aurora, Littleton, and -5- Lakewood, along with a memorandum reporting on a survey of neighboring jurisdictions. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would like an opportunity to review this information and discuss it at the next meeting. Mrs. Romans stated that it would be placed on the agenda for the next meeting, and asked that members bring the information to the meeting with them. Mr. Stoel asked if the City of Englewood had any requirements on landscaping at the present time. Mrs. Romans stated that there are minimum lartdscaping requirements in the R-2, R-2-C, and R-3 Zone Districts, but nothing in the commercial or industrial districts. Mrs. Romans pointed out that . some of the cities surveyed by the staff have a Development Review Committee and work with developers on the landscaping for the specific project. Mrs. Romans stated that the Englewood staff at the present time tries to work with developers to "encourage" provision of landscaping. Mr. McBrayer asked that the R-2 and R-3 regulations be available at the next meeting, also. Mr. Stoel asked Mr. McBrayer where he hoped to go with the proposed landscaping regulations; what is he looking for? Mr. McBrayer stated that he was tired of seeing developments with 100% asphalt; he noted that other communities have the same establishments, but have required them to pro- vide some greenery and landscaping around the development, and they are much more attractive. Mr. Stoel asked if the Commission wanted to create an entire new set of rules for developers to contend with; is it felt that the landscaping provisions are needed? Mrs. Romans stated that she feels some landscaping requirements and guidelines are needed. Mrs. Romans stated that the need for landscaping provisions was discussed at the time the Com- prehensive Plan was considered. Some business people stated that they were not willing to pay $10 per square foot for commercial land, and plant trees. Mrs. Romans stated that she felt Swedish Medical Center, for instance, had been very cooperative in providing landscaping in their parking lots even though there are no requirements written down. Mr. Senti discussed some developments on U.S. 285 that have provided some landscaping and contrasted them with other short-order outlets that have not provided landscaping. He stated that he felt there is a need for landscaping requirements. Mrs. Becker stated that she felt landscaping sets a development off. She felt that some standards should be set that would make for attractive develop- ment and would like to see an ordinance setting forth landscaping require- ments developed. She acknowledged that the requirements must be reasonable, but there should be some standards and/or requirements established. Mr. Gilchrist asked if any of the institutions in Englewood, such as the banks, give away trees or landscaping? Mrs. Romans stated that she was not aware of any such program; the City has in the past provided some trees and plantings, but she did not know if this would be done again. Mr. Barbre noted that Lakewood's provisions set forth a list of recommended trees and shrubs for plantings. He felt this was a good idea and should be in- corporated in any standards or requirements that the City may devise. Mr. Stoel noted that in devising landscaping standards and requirements, we must keep in mind the matter of water availability. Ms. Romans stated that Mr. Gilchrist, Mr. Stoel, Mr. McBrayer, and she will meet at 7:30 A.M. on March 27th at the Village Inn to discuss the Sign Code. She stated that any members who wished to join them were welcome to do so. VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Ms. Becker noted that at the joint meeting with the Littleton Planning Com- mission, there was discui:;sion of the matter of "boarders" in single-family -6- homes. Ms. Becker referred to an article recently written by Sylvia Porter in which Ms. Porter points out that elderly individuals are not going to be able to maintain their single-family homes with today's financial picture unless they do take in a roomer or boarder. Ms. Becker stated that Ms. Porter's point is that single-family zoning laws may need to be changed to permit the lodging of roomers and boarders in single-family homes. Ms. Becker stated that she found the article of interest and very pertinent in light of the recent discussion between the Englewood/Littleton Planning Connnissions. Mr. Tanguma stated that he has been attending the Urban Design Symposium, which is a four-week program, meeting each Tuesday afternoon. He stated that he has found this to be a very interesting symposium, and hopes to be able to present a complete report on this symposium to the Connnission. Mr. McBrayer stated that he felt the Connnission needed to consider in- formally the matters they want to present to the City Council at their joint meeting on March 29th. Mr. McBrayer noted that the time of this joint meeting has been moved up to 5:00 P.M., and it is his understanding now that the City Council wants to devote this meeting to discussion of the Sign Code. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would still like to give City Council some idea of what the Planning and Zoning Commission wants to accomplish this year. He suggested that perhaps the Commission could meet informally at his house on Thursday evening or Monday evening. Ms. Becker stated that she felt the consensus should be reached in a more formal manner. If the presentation to the City Council is to be a consensus of the Commission, the entire Commission should be involved. Ms. Becker sug- gested that a work session on March 23rd might be the best way to accomplish this. Discussion ensued. Mr. Stoel stated that he would like to see the issue of landscaping presented as a 1982 project for the Planning Connnission. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt the Commission should set goals, and out- line the steps necessary to achieve the goals. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gilchrist asked what other members of the Commission felt was the charge to the Planning Commission from City Council? Mr. Tanguma stated that the Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. The Com- mission can initiate projects and make reconnnendations to City Council. He stated that he felt the Commission should present ideas on what they want to see in the City as far as land use and development. Mr. Gilchrist asked about holding neighborhood meetings in each councilmanic district? Mr. Tanguma stated that this has been done in the past, with a poor response from most areas. Mrs. Romans stated that the northwest Englewood area has the most active citizens group; she stated that the staff and some members of the City Council have been meeting in this area once a month for approxi- mately five months. She stated that a tour of other areas of the City is planned for March 20th for the citizens who are participating in these meetings. Ms. Becker stated that she felt the Commission must remember the legislative mandate from the City Charter, but should also be creative and generate new ideas. Ms. Becker stated that she felt the Commission should look at any- thing that is important to the quality of life. -7- Mr. McBrayer stated that his original intent for the meeting with City Council was to exchange ideas. He stated that it appeared the meeting on March 29th would be devoted to discussion of the Sign Code, and suggested that perhaps at the very end of the meeting, the list of ideas from the Commission could be presented. Further discussion ensued. Ms. Becker questioned the possibility of requesting a second joint meeting with the City Council to discuss the work program and exchange ideas . She stated that she felt discussion of the Sign Code will dominate the meeting of March 29th. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would support the idea of a work session on March 23rd to discuss ideas the Commission members have on work projects for the ensuing year, and to consider the possibility of a future meeting with the Council to discuss these projects. He suggested that the work session begin at 7:00 P.M. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would like members of the Commission to look over the agenda for the APA meeting to be held in Dallas, and indicate meetings they felt might be of interest that they would like him to attend. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M. ' -8- MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: March 16, 1982 SUBJECT: Amendment of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Planning Commission approve the proposed amendment to §22.4-11 h of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and recommend the amendment to the City Council. §22.4-11 h 2 Motor Vehicle Repair businesses, not including body or fender work, dismantling or collision repair, and pro- vided that: 1) Motor vehicles being serviced or stored while waiting to be serviced or called for are not parked on streets, alleys, public sidewalks or parking strips; 2) All work is performed within an enclosed structure; 3) No materials or parts are deposited or stored on the premises outside of an enclosed structure; 4) Any area subject to wheeled traffic o_r storage is screened from adjacent or adjoining residential dis- tricts by a closed-face wood, block or brick wall. §22.4-11 h 3 Motor Vehicle Laundry or Polishing business, which shall comply with the following conditions: 1) A minimum of three (3) parking spaces shall be provided on the site for each washing stall; 2) The site shall be paved to the specifications of the Department of Engineering Services; 3) All waste water shall be discharged into the sanitary sewer line after having been run through a sand trap; 4) All lights used to illuminate the area shall be directed away from adjacent residential properties. AYES: Barbre, Becker, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Tanguma NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning & Zoning Commission.