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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-04-06 PZC MINUTES,) • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 6, 1982 CALL TO ORDER. The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman Ed McBrayer. Members present: Barbre, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel Romans, Acting Ex-officio Members absent: Becker, Tanguma, Allen II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Chairman McBrayer stated that the Minutes of March 16, 1982, were to be considered for approval. Carson moved: Gilchrist seconded: The Minutes of March 16, 1982, be approved as written. AYES: Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Barbre NAYS: None ABSENT: Becker, Tanguma, Allen The motion carried. III. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE §22.4-10, B-1 §22.4-11, B-2 CASE 117-82 Chairman McBrayer stated that he would entertain a motion to open the Public Hearing on the proposed amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.4-10 and §22.4-11. Barbre moved: Carson seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #7-82 be opened. AYES: Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Barbre NAYS: None ABSENT: Tanguma, Allen, Becker The motion carried. Mr. McBrayer asked if members of the Commission had any questions regarding the staff report? He then asked Mrs. Romans if she wished to address the Commission? Mrs. Romans asked that the staff report be included as part of the record of the Publi c Hearing. Mrs. Romans stated that the record should also • -2- reflect that notice of the Public Hearing was published in the Englewood Herald Sentinel. Mr. McBrayer asked if the staff had knowledge of concerns regarding the various entertainment uses. Mrs. Romans stated that concerns have been expressed on uses such as the bowling alley, which does not have adequate parking for their patrons, and concerns have also been expressed on Bumpers in Cinderella City because of the excessive noise generated by this use, and the congregation of people at this establishment. Mrs. Romans stated that there have been several calls from people who have expressed interest in starting a video game business in Englewood. At the present time there are no regulations or requirements governing this type of use, and the proposed amendment which would make these and similar uses Conditional Uses, would give the Commission an opportunity to look at each specific use at a specific location. Discussion ensued. Mr. Stoel pointed out that very few of the older buildings in Englewood where this type of use might locate have adequate parking areas. Mrs. Romans agreed that this is a problem. She pointed out, however, that there is a provision in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that parking may be provided within 400 feet of the principal use. Mr. Tanguma entered the meeting at 7:10 P.M. Mrs. Romans reiterated that this proposed amendment making the entertain- ment businesses Conditional Uses will provide an opportunity to review each request as it pertains to a particular site, and to negotiate on such matters as off-street parking. Mrs. Romans stated that applicants for approval of an entertainment business would file an application, the Commission would have to hold a Public Hearing on each request, and could place conditions upo~ the approval if it is so determined. Mr. Gilchrist asked if there was a way that businesses could share parking? Mrs. Romans stated that this is done, and cited the Elks Lodge in the industrial area, which has shared parking with a neighboring business. Mrs. Romans stated that the joint use of parking must be approved by an agreement which is recorded with the County. Chairman McBrayer asked that the record reflect there was no one present to speak in favor of or opposition to the proposed amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Carson moved: Barbre seconded: The Public Hearing on Case #7-82 be closed. AYES: Gilchrist, McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Carson NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen, Becker The motion carried. Mr. McBrayer asked if there was any discussion on this matter? Mr. Stoel asked for an explanation of concerns he had heard expressed by the EDDA, and what is happening with the committee that is supposed to be considering -3- revisions of the Zoning Ordinance? Mrs. Romans stated that there is a sub-committee of the EDDA that is working with the staff and Mike Haviland on the specific permitted uses; however, the staff has not met with this committee for about three weeks. The staff of the Planning Division does have an appointment on April 16th with Mr. and Mrs. Haviland to review the listed permitted uses and will attempt to form a recommendation to take to the subcommittee for their consideration. This recommendation would then have to be submitted to the entire EDDA board by the sub- committee, and would then be submitted to the Planning Commission by the EDDA. Further discussion ensued. Mr. Stoel stated that he felt the recommended amendment of the Comprehen- sive Zoning Ordinance as proposed by the staff is a good recommendation, and could take care of any problems that might arise. He discussed the concerns that many people have with the "arcade" terminology, and noted that the character of the present game arcades is not something that is disreputable or something that parents should fear for their children. He also noted that most of the game arcades are accessory uses to an- other use such as a restaurant. He reiterated that there is a big push to change the image of "arcade". Further discussion ensued. Mr. Tanguma stated that he personally sees nothing wrong with the video game arcades, and noted that there is no one in attendance at the public hearing. Mrs. Romans pointed out that the proposed amendment is not prohibiting this type of operation in the City; it does give the Commission an opportunity to review each individual request at a specific site. Mr. McBrayer asked the pleasure of the Commission? Carson moved: Stoel seconded: The Planning Commission recommend to City Council that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.4-10 and §22.4-11 be amended as follows: 1. Repeal §22.4-10 b (3): Any use intended to provide amusement or entertainment on payment of a fee or ad~ mission charge. 2. Add to §22.4-10 h, Conditional Use, §§2: Amusement establishments in- cluding, but not limited to: billiard halls, bowling alleys, coin-operated games, dance halls, electronic or video games, night clubs, outdoor commercial recreational facil- ities, pool halls or skating rinks. 3. Add to §22.4-11 h, Conditional Use, §§4: Amusement establishments in- cluding but not limited to: billiard halls, bowling alleys, coin-operated games, dance • -4- halls, electronic or video games, night clubs, outdoor commercial recreational facil- ities, pool halls or skating rinks. The staff report for Case #7-82 is included as a part of the recommendation from the Planning Commission. Mr. Tanguma discussed his concerns regarding governmental regulations on private enterprise. Discussion ensued. The vote on the motion was called: AYES: McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Barbre, Carson NAYS: Tanguma, Gilchrist ABSENT: Allen, Becker The motion carried. IV. PUBLIC FORUM. No one was present to address the Commission. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE. Mrs. Romans stated that Ms. Powers, Director of Community Development, was attending a dinner meeting with other City staff and members of Brady Enterprises to discuss the Downtown Development Plan. Ms. Romans stated that she understood a tour of the Brady project in down- town Denver is being planned for April 24th by the City Council. Ms. Romans stated that the Planning Commission has a tour of the public facilities in Englewood scheduled for April 24th, leaving the City Hall at approximately 8:00 A.M. and returning at approximately Noon. Ms. Romans reported that progress is being made on the remodeling of the Cinderella City Shopping Center. Work is also going forward on the Prows- wood site. The meeting with Swedish Medical Center has been rescheduled for April 14th at 7:30 A.M. Members of the Commission were urged to attend, if possible. Mr. McBrayer asked that the Commission members be called to remind them of this breakfast meeting. Ms. R-0mans reported on a meeting with Chamber Executive Director Paul Beattie and Mr. Tony Holub of the Ragsdale Brothers Company. Mr. Holub is chairman of the Industrial Development Committee of the Centennial Chamber of Commerce, and was interested in assisting the City of Englewood in such matters as the possible annexation of additional industrial land to the west, or in encouraging specific businesses to locate in Englewood. Mrs. Romans reported that Mr. Holub stated that on two occasions, invita- tions have been extended to the City Council and City administration for -5- a tour of the Ragsdale plant, but they have not had anyone from the City who has expressed an interest in such a tour. Mrs. Romans stated that this is a world-wide business, with plants in such locations as Japan and Germany. She stated that she has committed the members of the Planning Commission to a tour of the Ragsdale Brothers plant; it will have to be on a work-day, because the plant is closed down on Saturdays. Mr. Gilchrist stated that he apprec·iated the fact that Mrs. Romans had indicated that the Commission members were interested in the local business operations. Mr. Tanguma stated that he felt there were a lot of businesses in Engle- wood that were growing quite rapidly, and that it might be interesting to tour some of these businesses. Discussion ensued. Mr. McBrayer sug- gested that if Commission members had a specific business they wanted to tour, to submit this suggestion to the staff and let the staff make the contacts. He stated that he was familiar with Modern Plastics, and found their operation to be of interest to him, and that it might also be of interest to other members of the Commission. Mrs. Romans stated that there are no specific matters on the agenda for the meeting of April 20th, and suggested that possibly this evening could be devoted to a work session on the goals of the Commission. She suggested that the landscaping provisions could also be discussed at this time. Mrs. Romans stated that a copy of an article pertaining to Aurora had been reproduced for the Commission. VI. COMMISSION'S CHOICE. Mr. Carson stated that he had attended the annual banquet of the Denver Regional Council of Governments. Mr. Carson reported that Englewood received three awards that evening, and that he felt very proud to be from Englewood. He stated that he felt the City has a very good City Council and a very good staff. Mr. McBrayer stated that he would be attending the APA Conference in Dallas in May, and if any member had an opportunity to review the agenda for this Conference and wanted him to attend a specific meeting to please let him know. Mr. McBrayer stated that the City Council set a Public Hearing for May 10th at 7:30 P.M. on the proposed Sign Code. He urged that as many Com- mission members as possible attend this meeting. Mr. McBrayer suggested that if the April 20th Commission meeting is indeed devoted to a work session and consideration of the goals of the Commission for the coming year, he would like to see if perhaps a mid-May meeting with the City Council could be scheduled. Mrs. Romans stated that she would look into this possibility, but was aware that the City Council schedule is very full. VII. FINDINGS OF FACT CASE #5 -82 Amendment of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Mr. McBrayer asked if there was any discussion on the· Findings of Fact for Case #5-82, the amendment of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.4-11 h. -6- Tanguma moved: Carson seconded: The Planning Commission accept the Findings of Fact and refer them to City Council. AYES: Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen, Becker The motion carried. Mrs. Romans discussed the r~vamping of the proposed Sign Code, and some of the changes that had been instituted in the proposed Sign Code since it was considered by the Planning Commission and recommended to the City Council. These minor changes in format and regulations were done at the suggestion of the legal staff, Mrs. Romans urged the Commission members to review the Sign Code as presented to City Council at the meeting of April 5th, and to attend the Public Hearing on May 10th. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. ertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. DATE: April 6, 1982 SUBJECT: Amendment of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: Carson moved: Stoel seconded: §22.4-10, B-1, and §22.4-11, B-2. The Planning Connnission reconnnend to City Council that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, §22.4-10 and §22.4-11 be amended as follows: 1. Repeal §22.4-10 b (3): Any use intended .to provide amusement or entertainment on payment of a fee or ad- mission charge. 2. Add to §22.4-10 h, Conditional Use, §§2: Amusement establishments in- cluding, but not limited to: billiard halls, bowling alleys, coin-operated games, dance halls, electronic or video games, night clubs, outdoor connnercial recreational facil- ities, pool halls, or skating rinks. 3 . Add to §22.4-11 h, Conditional Use, §§4: Amusement establishments in- cluding but not limited to: billiard halls, bowling alleys, coin-operated games, dance halls, electronic of video games, night clubs, outdoor connnercial recreational f acil- ities, pool halls or skating rinks. The staff report for Case #7-82 is included as a part of the reconnnendation from the Planning Commission. AYES: McBrayer, Senti, Stoel, Barbre, Carson NAYS: Tanguma, Gilchrist ABSENT: Allen, Becker The motion carried. ertrude G. Welty, • MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION DATE: April 6, 1982 SUBJECT: Findings of Fact -Case #5-82 RECOMEMNDATION: Tanguma moved: Carson seconded: The Planning Commission accept the Findings of Fact and refer them to City Council. AYES: Senti, Stoel, Tanguma, Barbre, Carson, Gilchrist, McBrayer NAYS: None ABSENT: Allen, Becker The motion carried. By Order of the City Planning & Zoning Commission. ertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary