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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-12-08 PZC MINUTESPage 518 IV. Junk Yards Amendment Hearing No. 42-60E The Planning Director said he has discussed this proposed amendment with a reputable junk dealer and the dealer felt that it is necessary to have two vehicle gates. He also felt that the provision requiring goods to be he~d in possession for 72 hours is not feasible as it constitutes a restraint of trade. This amendment will be refined and published for public hearing on December 22, 1960 . V. Lakeside Shopping Center Tour The membe r s of the Planning Commission and Planning Staff were taken on a guided tour of Lakeside Shopping Center by the Von Frellick Associates. Many interesting comparisons were made of Lakeside Shopping Center and the proposed Cinderella C ity Shopping Center. VI. Planning Office Adams Tract Land Northeast of Federal- Union Intersection . Hearing No. 49-60B September 22, 1960 October 20, 1960 On November 9th , Mr. Nicholls brought a proposed subdivision of the Adams Tract into the Planning Office but the staff has not had time to study it and make recommendation . VII . Traffic Circulation at Dry Creek Shopping Center. The Planning Director reported that the double yellow line painted on 8outh Logan should help to discourage left turns from and onto that street. VIII. Texas Trip The City Attorney announced that he and the Planning Director have been directed by the City Council to proceed to Amarillo, Dallas and San Antonio to study s h opping centers built by the Von Frel l ick Associates. Among the points of concern will be the legal aspects, screening and effect on surrounding residential areas. IX. ICRPC Meet i ng Since all Englewood Planning Commission members had been supplied with the Development Review Board report to the ICRPC it was necessary only to review the following highlights: 1. There is a present oversupply of shopping floor area and vacant zoned land in the Southern Metro area. 2. Future shopping demand for the KLZ site will not necessarily be larger than the present demand as new centers will absorb it. 3. The impact will cause a lack of stability and many rezonings in the surrounding area. 4 . Alternate uses were suggested. Mr. Alex Holland of Von Frellick Associates was present and was invited to rebut the first point. A very complete and effective rebuttal followed . (Mr . Holland was present at ICRPC Meeting and not Planning Commission meeting.) -t - - - - - - - - - - - There being no f urther business to come before the Commission , the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P. M. APPROVED: Da v id F . Munns Susie M. Schneider Recording Secretary *~* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of December 8, 1960 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Romans, Martin, Rice, Kelley, Hill, Miles Munns, Nies, Ex-officio Members Absent: None I I I I I I I. Schick Romans moved: Hill seconded: Rezoning 75 foot Tract at 2828 South Grant That the hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Page 519 Hearing No. 44-60B November 10, 1960 November 22, 1960 The Chairman explained that the requested zoning change was R-1-D (one family residential) to R-2-A (two family residential) on 3 lots at 2828 South Grant Street. The Planning Director was asked if the lots had been posted for Public Hearing and if Public Notice had been given in the Englewood Herald. He replied that the posting and publication requirements had been fulfilled, and pointed out the area on the City Zonir:g Map .. Mr. Carlena, who represented Mr. Schick, presented a photo of the present home on the lots. He stated that the applicant wanted to build a duplex to improve the appearance of the neighborhood and to gain some value from the undeveloped extra 25 feet on the land. Mr. Carlena then showed the Commission a rough sketch of the proposed duplex and noted that a duplex exists nearby at 2900 South Grant. Mr. Schick was called on to verify the fact that he was the owner and his purpose for rezoning was to build a duplex. Hill asked if there were any duplex homes nearby, any sub-standard houses in the area and if any R-2-A expansion was anticipated by the City. The Planning Director replied that he knew of a duplex at 2900 South Grant and that to his knowledge no sub-standard housing existed in the area. He knew of no plans to expand the present R-2 zoning. Rice asked Mr. Carlena if any of the neighbors had been contacted concerning the rezoning and the latter replied that they had not. Romans asked Mr. Schick when he purchased the property and he stated that it had been acquired three months ago. Mr. Fred L. Adams of 2801 South Grant questioned the limit of the number of units that would be built. Mr.Cecil L. Kelley of 2829 South Logan Street remarked that he had he rd that Mr. Schick wanted to build six units. The Planning Director assured him that the request was only for a duplex. The question then arose as to whether the present dwelling would remain if a duplex were constructed. The r.hairman pointed out that this would be a matter for the Board of Adjust- ment. Mr. Schick said he intended to tear down the present structure. Mr. Leonard A. Robohm of 2800 South Grant Street stated that he was opposed to the proposed rezoning. He pointed out that he purchased his home with the idea that the one family zone would be maintained. He preferred that a single family dwelling be built on Mr. Schick's tract. Mrs. Vera M. Jesme of 2821 South Grant Street also preferred the construction of a single fa i ly home. Mr. r.arleno felt that the request was not spot zoning as it is the most appropriate use of the land. Rice emphasized the problems the Commission would face if the request were allowed. He felt it would establish a precedent of spot zoning and that it would open the gates for more spot zoning. Mrs. William D. Fortney of 2843 South Grant asked the Planning Director if basement apart- ments would be allowed in the surrounding area. He informed her that they would not be allowed. Romans felt if Mr. Schick had owned the land in 1955 she could understand his request, but since he purchased the lots recently. he was aware of the current zoning. He should have bought vacant land in the R-2 zoned land where he could build a duplex. Martin moved: Romans seconded: That the rezoning e denied. The motion carried unanimously. II. The correction of the minutes of the November 22, 1960 were as follows: Delete the last paragraph of Section IX concerning ICRPC meeting. III. Planning Office Bridge on Quincy The Planning Director related that the County Planning Office is considered the designation of Quincy as an arterial street rather than Oxford because of Fort Logan and Cherry Hills Country Club being barriers on the latter route. If this should happen it would require a bridge over the Platte River on Quincy. IV. Planning Office Adams Tract Land Northeast of Federal-Union Intersection Hearing No. 40-60C September 22, 1960 October 20, 1960 November 22, 1960 The Planning Director presented Mr. Nichols design on the Adams tract. -He felt that the lots were too small, the access onto Federal would create a problem, and that there should Page 520 be screening on Federal to protect the homes to the west of the tract. He presented his proposed design with larger lots, access .on West Union and a buffer strip on Federal. It was announced that there would be a meeting with all interested parties concerning the Adam's tract on December 13, 1960 at the County Court House. The staff was instructed to proceed with publication and public notice for hearing on January 5, 1961. Romans pointed out that is an example of why we need the proposed amendment that would allow annexation and zoning to run concurrently. V. Planning Of fice Planning Mill It was revealed that Mr. Thomas Dunson was interested in buying Mr. Clapp's land between South Santa Fe Drive and the Platte River with plans to build a planing mill. It was pointed out that such use is permissable, but it could hinder the development of industry in the surrounding area. VI. Mrs. Helen Reeme 4595 South Elati Rezoning East Half of 4800 South Between B ~nn ock and Cherokee Hearing No. 45-60 The Planning Director located the area on the City zoning Map, and said that Mrs. Reeme wanted to change the zoning from R-1-D to R-3-A so that she could build a rest home. Mrs. Reeme felt her present R-1-D land is incompatible with the apartment complex it faces as the R-3-A zoning ends at the street instead of at an alley. Miles moved: Romans seconded: That the subject tract be posted and Public Notice be given for requested change from R-1-D to R-3-A, on January 5, 1960. VII. Planning Office Texas Trip Report It was noted that Mr. Munns and Mr. Esch will report on their tr i p to Texas at 9 :00 A. M. on December 17, 1960 in City Hall. VIII. Planning Office Master Plan The Planning Director explained the sketch and comprehensive plans. The sketch plan, called Englewood Tomorrow, is the first plan and will be completed in 1961. The comprehensive plan, which will follow the sketch plan, is more detailed and requires years of effort. The Planning Director briefly presented the various methods of population-forecasting and explained them as follows: POPULATION-FORECASTING Methods o f forecasting population range from pseudo-scientific guesses to rather refined techniques. The philosophies behind the various methods seem to f all into three categories: 1. The approach which assumes past gr owth trends to be inevitable; 2. The reasoned determinat i on of future outside influences; and 3. The assumption that ap- proximate population can be a predetermined figure controlled by means of zoning. I. Direct-Ratio Forecast based upon a plotted ratio of Englewood growth to National, State, Metro Area or County growth. (use gr owth rate tables.) II. Curve d or Straight-Line Projections A forecast based upon the assumption that Englewood will continue to grow along the same patterns that it has in the past. III. Basic-Employee (Basic employees cause growth) An approach which totals: 1. All employees in industries which sell goods outside of Englewood; 2. All employees in service businesses in Englewood and use this as a ratio in population projection when the following estimates are established : IV. (a) The employee expansion due in each indu stry in Englewood and use this as a ratio in population projection when the following estimates are established. (b) New industries which are logically expected to set up in Denver. (gained by writing to Major Industries and asking them) (At this point the satelites for various types of industry are cons.id erect). Natural 1. 2. 3. increase, net migration and annexation . Births vs. deaths Immigration vs. emigration. Annexation bs. de-annexation. 1. From the birth & death records the amount of gr owth due to natural increase can be determined. 2. City records determine the population from annexations. 3. The balance of growth must be net migration. I I I I I I Page 521 Holding Capacity - In communities which are surrounded or where future boundaries can be determined, another forecasting method exists. Although it involves some detailed research and some bold decision making, it provides a goal rather than a mere future popula- tion estimate. A study is made of the present ci~y holding capacity. Next a decision is cast as to the optimum desired population. The zoning and annexation policies are then adjusted so as to reach that size. There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P. M. Recording Secretary Howard W. Nies For Susie M. S c hneider APPROVED: David F. Munns ~~~~~----~~~~~-D ;:iv id F. Munns Planning Director MEMORANDUM TO THE ENGLEWOOD CITY COUN CIL REGARDING ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Date: Subject: Recommendation: December 8, 1960 75 Foot Tract at 2828 South Grant Street That the request to rezone the subject property from R-1-D (one- family residential) to R-2-A (two-family residential) be denied. Respectfully submitted, By order of the City Planning and Zoning Commission Howard W. Nies for Susie M. Schneider Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Minutes of December 22, ,1960 The Planning Meeting was called to order by Chairman Kelley at 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Hill; Rice; Martin, Miles, Kelley, Romans Munns, Ex-officio Mr. Nies, Planning Assistant, was also present. Members Absent: None I. The minutes of December 8, 1960 were approved as read, II. Auto Wrecking Yard Amendment Hearing No. 42-60D October 6, 1960 Junk Yards October 20, 1960 " November 10, 1960 " November 22, 1960 " ., " " " Mr. Nies gave a resume on previous studies and comments on the auto wrecking yards in Scenic View. The proposed amendment will establish a new M-3 Industrial District which will re- quire auto wrecking yards to keep books, have a solid fence and be maintained in an orderly manner. The Chairman asked if the amendment had been properly published for public hearing. Mr. Nies answered in the affirmative. Romans moved: Martin seconded: That the hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. The Chairman inquired as to those who wished to speak in favor of this amendment. Mr. Robert Downing -Mr. Downing said the Industrial Development Committee of the Chamber Engl e wood Chamber of of Commerce enthusiastically favors the amendment and read a paper which Commerce supported his statement. The Chairman asked if there were any others present, for or againstthe amendment. There were none. Hill moved: Romans seconded: That the hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously.