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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-10-20 PZC MINUTESI I I Page 511 The Planning Director showed a preliminary plat of the area and indicated all of the lots have frontages o f approximately 58 1 /2 feet. This is slightly under the required 60 feet. The cul-de-sac on S o uth Inca has been eliminated and South Inca Street will go through to West Oxford Avenue . Rice moved: Kreiling seconded: That the Preliminary Plan of Ox f ord Heights, Fourth Filing , be approved subject to the recommendations of the City Engineer's Office and Water Department and that the requirement for 60 ft. minimum width f r ontag es be waived. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Planning Office Renewal of Downtown Englewood The Planning Director showed a drawing by Englewood School student, Howard Osborne, of the proposed "Shed Roof Mall" for the 3400 block on South Broadway. V. Planning Office Economic Evaluation Study The Planning Director outlined an economic study now under way which would determine the approximate costs and revenues to the City f r om an 800 home area. This evaluation will be completed by the end of October. VI. Dr . Byall Rezoning 3630 So. Sherman Hearing No. 3 8 -60 Sep t ember 8, 1960 Septe mber 22, 1960 The Assistant Planner contacted Dr. Byall to find out to whether or not he was still in- terested in rezoning. Dr. Byall said he has been approached by another party in that area who is interested in rezoning for a doctor's office and, together, they are g oing to sound out local opinion. VII . Planning Office Cinderella City Proposed Shopping · Center on KLZ Land Hearing No. 36-60C August 18, 1960 September 8 , 1960 September 22 , 1960 The Planning Director said the staff hopes to work on traffic and drainage problems which might be caused by the sh o pping center. Mr. Von Frellick has been asked, a second time, for a plan of proposed ingress and egress pattern and drainage layout. So far there has been no reply. VIII . The staff has been studying the intersections at East and West Floyd Avenue and South Broadwa y. The walk lights do not protect pedestrians because cars make right and le f t turns through the crosswalks when the walk lights are on. They have come to the conclusion that probably a share-the-phase a r rangement will solve the problem and have written the Gades · Signal Company for ·assistance. The problem of ingress to Majestic Motors and First National Bank parking lot was also discusse d :. IX . Mr. Kreiling stated that Mr. Oliner has appealed to the Council for rezoning of the area that was turned down by the Commission. The hearing is to be October 17, 1960. X . There bein g no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 P.M. APPROVED David F. Munns Susie M. Schneider Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION M'nutes of October 20, 1960 The Planning Session was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:15 P. M. Members Present: Hill, Rice, Martin, Kreiling, Kelley Munns , Ex-officio Members Absent: Romans I. The approval of the minutes of October 6, 1960. Rice moved: Martin seconded : That the minutes be approved as written. The motion carried unanimously. - ----- - - - - ---- • Page 512 II. City of Englewood Annexation Hearing No. 3 9 -60A September 8, 1960 23.1 Acre Tract S9uth and East of the South Federal Boulevard -West Union Avenue Intersection. The City Council passed on first reading, a bill for annexation of this area. The Planning Director outlined the area on the map and submitted preliminary figures of an economic valua- tion. Revenue included Franchise taxes, Highway User Tax, property tax, specific ownership tax and special registration fee. The total was $6,846. Costs included fire, police, library, water, sewer, parks and recreation, street lighting and traffic regulation. They amounted to approximately $6,251. Although the figure for street maintenance had not been received the cost figures so indicated that the area would approximately pay its own way. Mr. Kelley asked if it would need another fire or police station. It was stated that no additional stations were indicated by either the police or fire chiefs. Rice moved: Hill seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Council that the City of Engle\\Ood annex Centennial Acres, 4th Filing for the following reasons: 1. This area will round off the Englewood boundary. 2. Departments of the City will not encounter excessive cost in po- viding service to the proposed annexation. The motion carried unanimously. III. Planning Office Adams Tract Hearing No. 40-60A September 22, 1960 Land Northeast of Federal- Union Intersection. Mr. Esch, City Attorney, has been contacted on the legality of having an ordinance requiring planted screening oetween incompatible zones. It is his opinion that it is not workable in Colorado as the Supreme Court would probably rule against the City in any suit on the matter. Mr.Jim Livesay, Chairman of Industrial Development Committee, Shamber of Commerce, said that Mr. Adams, owner of said area, has said he wants to work with the Planning Staff to rezone the area tothe best advantage. It was agreed that the Planning Director should contact Mr. Adams and show that the screening strip would be to his advantage and invite him to the next Commission meeting. IV. J. Livesay Junk Yards Hearing No. 42-60A October 6, 1960 Mr. Jim Livesay described how junk or auto wrecking yards discourage nice plants from coming iBto Scenic View industrial area. He said that two industries have e s tablished themselves in that part of Englewood and he felt if we could get some of the junk yards cleaned up or eliminated that more :industries would be interested • Mr. Kelley suggested that we add another zone in Englewood which could be used for junk yards and other uses that are not now allowed in the City. He felt that in this way they could be grouped in one area. Mr. Livesay said he had been approached with a proposal for a planing mill which would be a marginal use of that type. After a lengthy discussion, it was suggested that the Planning Staff draft some recommendations for the junk or auto wrecking yards and submit them to Mr. Esch. Mr. Livesay stated that Colorado Central Power Company attorneys would be happy to assist Mr. Esch in this effort. V. Wilson Investment Co. Inc. Oxford Heights -4th Filing Bounded on the north by Ox- ford Heights-3rd Filing, on the south by West Oxford Ave- nue, on the east by Childers Subdivision and on the west Hearing No. 43-60A Oc t ober 6, 1960 by Oxford Heights, 2nd Filing. The Planning Director presented the final plan of the subdivision and noted the following conditions: 1. All lots have approximately 58.18 foot frontage rather than the required 60 foot minimum. 2. Pins have not been concreted on this subdivision. (Nor have they been concreted on Centennial Acres, 3rd Filing). 3. A Performance Bond has not been posted in order to assure street paving. 4. The seven foot existing easement running north and south through Lots 14-17 along the west line of the Childers Subdivision should be vacated by Council. Hill moved: Martin seconded: That the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the Council that the final plat of Oxford Heights Subdivision, 4th Filing, be approved with the following stipulations: 1. The variance be allowed for 58.18 ft. lots. 2. The pins be concreted. 3. The Performance Bond be posted. 4. The seven foot existing easement running north and south through Lots 14-17 along the west line of the Childers Subdivision be vacated by Council. The motion carried unanimouslv. I I I I I I Page 513. Mr. Wilson asked if the Commission has any suggestions of a screening method to protect their potential property owners fr om an "old eye-sore apartment house." It was suggested maybe the owners would take care of it. VI. Planning Office Cinderella City Proposed Shopping Center on KLZ Land. Hearing No. 36-60D August 18, 1960 September 8, 1960 September 22, 1960 Oc t ober 6, 1960 Chairman Kelley read a letter written to Arapahoe County Planning Commission from Mr. Von Frellick concerning our inquiry about drainage and traffic problems. The letter said in effect, these problems were to be taken care of after the zoning is obtained. Mr. Hill and Mr. Rice gave reports on the Chamber of Commerce meeting on the preliminary report of the Larry Smith study being conducted for the downtown Englewood businessmen. The following facts and suggestions came forth: 1. Re d esign downtown Englewood. 2. At the present time the Sears type of department store could create a critical traffic problem. 3. If the downtown merchants start an aggressive program the downtown area will attract a Sears type operation. There was a lengthy discussion on the study and what recommendations should be given to the Arapahoe County Planning Commission. Hill moved: Martin seconded: That the Commissi o n's reply to t h e Arapahoe County Planning Commission be the following: Unfortunately, because of the failure of the developer to supply re- quested information on matters of traffic, drainage, sewerage and water requirements there are still many unresolved planning considerations in the northeast section of the City. We refer to requests for drainage and traffic studies by the County Planner and to our letter of October 5, 1960 to your Commission which was answered in the negative by the · developer on October 9, 1960. It is generally agreed that shopping centers enhance the tax base of the County and school districts, however, in this case Englewood would be burdened with street and drainage problems, the cost of which are, under present conditions, unascertainable. Perhaps more important than other considerations is the fact that the Time-KLZ site is surrounded by high level residential areas. The owners of property in these areas have willi ~gly paid higher costs in order to enjoy the atmosphere that now exists. Because of the above reasons the Englewood Planning Commission must view the development with skepticism. The motion carried unanimously. VII. Parking and Traffic Committee of Chamber of Commerce Hearing No. 43-60 Mr. Lee Jones said the committee wanted the support of the Planning Commission on the in- creasing traffic problems created by: 1. The heavy traffic flow on Highway #70. 2. The increased amount of traffic on South Clarkson. The narrow right-of -way along West Belleview. 4. The saturation of South Santa Fe. The Committee would like t h e following recommendations passed on the Council. Martin moved: Rice seconded: That the Planning and Z0ning Commission recommend to the Council that: 1. A study and funds be provided for the proper interchange at Route #7 0 and the Englewood business district. 2. That South Clarkson between Route #70 and Belleview be designated as a State Highway. 3. That additional land be purchased along West Belleview in order to widen that highway. 4. That study be given to the possibility of a north-south arterial west of and paralleling the Platte River. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. Garden Level Apartments and Hi-rise Apartments The Planning Director said that Beryl Wallace, the Building Inspector, asked that Garden Level Apartments be made subject to the approval of the Board of Adjustment. It was decided that this request might be held for a short period pending study of a possible zone change involving hi-rise apartments. There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 11:45 P. M. APPROVED: David F. Munns David F. Munns Planning Director Recording Secretary Susie M. Schneider Page 514 MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Date: Subject : Recommendations: October 20, 1960 Increasing Traffic Problems 1. A study and funds be provided for the proper interchange at Route #70 and the Englewood business district. 2. That South Clarkson between Route #70 and Belleview be designated as a state highway. 3 .. That additional land be purchased along West Belleview in order to widen that highway. 4. Th a t study be given the possibility of a n orth-south arterial west of and paralleling the Platte River. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. Susie M. Schneider Re cording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: October 20, 1960 23.1 acre tract south and east of the South Federal Boulevard-West Union Avenue Intersection. That the subject area be annexed for the following reasons: 1. This area will round off the Englewood boundary. 2. Departments of the City will not encounte r excessive cost in pro- viding service to the proposed annexation. Respectfully submitted , By order of the C ity Planning and Zoning Commission. Susie M. Schneider Recording Secretary MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL REGARDNG ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. Date: Subject: Recommendation: October 20 , 1960 Subdivision -Oxford Heights-4th Filing -The area bounded on the north by Oxford Heights-3rd Filing, on the south by West Oxford Avenue, on the east by Childers Subdivision and on the west by Oxford Heights, 2nd Filing. That the final plat of Oxford Heights Subdivision, 4th Filing, be approved with the following stipulations: 1. The variance be allowed for the 58.18 ft. lots. 2. The pins be concreted. 3. The Performance Bond be posted. 4. The seven foot existing easement running north and south along the west line of The Childers Subdivision through both Oxford Heights - 3rd Filing and Oxford Heights -4th Filing be vacated by Courx!il. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission. 8usie M. Schneider Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of November 10 , 1960 The Planning Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Hill, Rice, Martin, Kreiling, Kelley Munns, Ex-officio Members Absent: Romans I I