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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-04-04 PZC MINUTES• I I I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 4, 1963 RECESSED SESSION Page 695 The meeting was reconvened by Chairman Rice at 8:10 P.M. It was stated this was a recessed meeting from March 21, 1963 at which time a quorum of the Commission was unable to be present. Members present: Hill; Kreiling; Love; Miles; Pershing; Rice Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Also present: None City Attorney Esch Wayne Monson II. AUTO-WRECKING AND JUNK YARD ORDINANCE CASE #28-62C Chairman Rice stated this proposed Ordinance was drafted in an attempt to regulate the pre- sent Auto-Wrecking and Junk Yards, and any that might be permitted in the future. The Ordinance would establish controls for burning, stacking, etc. This would be an amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 13. MILES MOVED: HILL SECONDED: The Public Hearing be opened. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rice asked the Planning Director for a brief review of this proposed Ordinance. The Director stated the notice of the Public Hearing had been given in the official City Newspaper. Slides of various areas of the City were shown to point out the objectives of the Ordinance. Mr. Rice asked for those present in favor of the ·proposed Ordinance. Mr. Walter Jessee 1930 West Baltic -stated he was very much in favor of the proposed Ordinance, and stressed the need for enforcement. Mr. Dennis Kelley 2393 West Warren -stated he had studied the proposed Ordinance and felt it was a good Ordinance. He would like to see the Ordinance passed as presented. Mr. Rice asked for those in opposition. Mr. Richard Banta stated he was legal representative for some of the dealers in Northwest Englewood. Mr. Banta felt the first meeting with the Commission and subsequent discussions with Mr. Esch and the Planning Director had solved many objections to this Ordinance. There were, yet, some requirements to which the dealers were objecting. It was felt the time limit of 60 days for compliance for all requirements but fencing was too restrictive and should be a minimum of 120 days. Time for compliance with fencing requirements should be lengthened to 3 years at least, in his opinion. Mr. Banta further questioned the merit of a solid fence compared with the chain-link type fence. He pointed out that a solid fence would cost the owners 15 to 20% more than a chain-link fence, and could very well put some of them out of business. It was also felt that the fence height should be a minimum of 6 feet with a maxi- mum of 10 feet and no stacking above the fence. Mr. Banta felt that if the Ordinance were to be passed as it is presently, no one dealer could possibly meet the requirements within 60 days; some would be out of business within 1 year, and others would need variances from the Board of Adjustment and Appeals to continue operations. Mrs. Stanley 2310 West Harvard -asked how much the initial investment of an auto-wrecking dealer was, and if no thought was going to be given to the initial investment of the homeowners in the area. Mr. Johnston 2401 South Pecos Mr. Krebs stated if some of the dealers were given 20 years to erect a fence, they still would be unable to meet the time limitation. Mr. Johnston also stated that the dealers continue to burn cars, but do it after hours. 1601 West Harvard -stated Mr. Johnston knew the auto-wrecking yards were in the area when he bought his property and knew what the area was like. Mr. Cokayne 1989 West Iliff - Mr. Dennis Kelley 2393 West Warren - Hill moved: stated he had lived in the area longer than Mr. Krebs had been there, and that property values have steadily dropped as a result of the auto- wrecking yards. He stated he would like to see the fence in 60 days. stated he felt the fencing requirements of other Ordinances had been ig- nored and that some of the chain-link fences were installed in full knowledge of the anticipated requirements that fences be of a solid or opaque type. Love seconded: The Public Hearing be closed. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed. Page 696 Kreiling moved: Love seconded: The matter be tabled for further consideration. The motion carried unanimously. III. REDEVELOPMENT OF FIELDS REST HOME. Mr. Hodge stated he has been retained to develop the plans for the proposed redevelopment o f the Rest Horne. A restaurant and Doctors' of fices are planned to complement the Horne. Mr. Fields' property is now in tw o Zone Districts, C-2 and M-1. In order f or the proposed development to be permitted, the portion o f the land now zoned M-1 would have to be rezoned to a C-2 zone classification. Discussion ensued; Mrs. Romans stated she felt the C-2 zoning on Hampden could feasibly be extended. No existing uses would be made non-conforming. Further discussion f ollowed. The Commission advised Mr. Hodge that an application should be filed with the Planning Office. IV. AREA NORTH OF SWEDISH HOSPITAL. Mr. Howard Hanson presented two petitions requesting that Blocks 1 and 2, Westview Addition, and Block 44, Evanston Addition, be rezoned from R-1-D to R-3-B. Mr. James Massengale 3324 South Clarkson -stated he was in favor of the petitions. He felt the area was blighted and further stated the east side of the 3300 block of Clarkson was 100% in favor of the proposed change. Mr. Trernrnor stated he felt the entire area was 90 % for the R-3-B classification. Mr. Hill stated a Dr. Walgren had talked to him prior to the meeting and had asked Mr. 'Hill to voice an objection f or he and Mrs. Walgren. Discussion followed; no decision was reached at that time. V. WEST UNION AND SOUTH CLAY. Mr. Vaughan was present to request the consideration of the Commission on proposed rezoning at West Union. He stated he was not sure of the zone classification to request. Discussion followed; Mr. Vaughan was told the Commission would give further study to the proposal and advise him at a later date. A recess was called at 10:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 10:15 P.M. VI. ALLEY VACATION -METHODIST CHURCH CASE #3-63 Mr. Malone and Reverend Sandrneyer were present and presented detailed plans for the expansion of the Church. The plans necessitate a partial alley vacation in the 3800 block of the Broadway-Acoma alley. It is the desire of the Church o fficials that the south 232 feet of the alley be vacated without reservations for utilities. It is planned that a new alley be dedicated from Acoma east to the present alley. It was asked if there were any chance for additional street dedication on Mansfield to widen the street. Mr. Malone stated there was a 30 foot dedication between the curb line and the property line that is not being used. Discussion followed. The Planning Director was instructed to send letters to property owners notifying them of the proposed vacation and rededication. VII. RAWALT REZONING Mr. Carr, attorney for Mr. Rawalt, was present to ask the Commission to set a Public Hearing date for this proposed rezoning. Miles moved: Love seconded: The date be set for May 9, 1963. City Attorney Esch stated he feared a conflict with any rezonings being considered now, and the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Map. He felt that all zoning should be "frozen" until the Map is approved. Discussion f ollowed. Upon the call of the role, the motion carried unanimously. VIII . CENTENNIAL ACRES 9TH FILING. The Planning Director reported that a gentleman interested in the development of this new subdivision has contacted the Office and has indicated a desire to develop the area with 60 f oot lots. This subdivision was started in the County, and a frontage o f 75 feet was re- quired. Discussion ensued. I • I I I I Page 697 It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the developer be advised to follow the normal procedure of zoning the area, and then re-subdivide it . IX. COMPREHENSIVE ZONING MAP. CASE #30-62J A. Area North of Swedish Hospital This area is presently zoned R-3-B for 100 feet north of Girard from Clarkson to Pearl, and on the east side of Clarkson north of Girard it is zoned R-3-A for 125 feet. Mr . Rice re- viewed the petitions presented earlier asking that the R-3 zoning be extended to Floyd. Mr. Esch stated he felt map changes should be kept to a minimum. Mr. Miles agreed , and further felt residents and proponents of the proposed change should formally apply and the rezoning should go through the regular channels. Discussion followed. Pershing moved: Kreiling seconded: The R-3 zoning from the Emerson-Clarkson alley to Pearl be extended northward to Floyd. AYES: NAYS: Kreiling, Pershing, Rice Hill, Love , Miles The motion was lost. Discussion followed. B. Area from Kenyon to Hampden, Cherokee-Delaware Alley to Galapago. The area was discussed; it is proposed to extend the I-1 zoning eastward from Elati and the R-3 westward to Elati from Kenyon to Ithica . From Ithica northward to the C-2 zoning on Hampden , it is proposed to zone the area R-4. Discussion ensued; no decision was reached . The meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 18, 1963 The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 8:10 P.M. by Chairman Rice. Members presen t : Kreiling; Love; Miles; Pershing; Rice Romans, Ex-officio Members absent : Hill II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Pershing mo ved : Love seconded: The minutes of March 7, 1963 and April 4 , 1963 be approved as presented . The motion c arried unanimously. III. OLD BUSINESS. A. Auto Wrecking and Junk Yard Ordinance Case #28-62D Previous action by the Commission on the proposed Ordinance was reviewed. Love moved: Kreiling seconded : The matter be raised from the table. The motion carried unanimously. Points of the proposed Ordinance that were specifically objected to by the Auto Yard dealers were discussed. At the Public Hearing , Mr. Banta had stated that he and his clients felt the 60 day time limitation was unreasonable. Discussion ensued; it was the genera l f eeling of the Commission· that the 60 day limitation was not unreasonable, and there might be other points of the Ordinance where leniency would be more in order. Love moved: Pershing seconded: The 60 day limitation for compliance as set forth in Section 13 .27-12 of the proposed Ordinance be strictly adhered to. The motion carried unanimously.