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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963-10-24 PZC MINUTESPage 728 Mrs. Romans informed the Board that Mr. Boggs has indicated that he intends to ask for re- zoning of his property in the 4600 block South Acoma from R-2-B to R-4. He has not yet filed the application. It was brought out that "hardship" as a reason for a variance to the Zoning Ordinance did not mean physical hardship of the applicant fro@ the standpoint of health, but the impossibility, by reas on of physical aspect of the land to conform to the ?Oning requirements. A letter, to the Board o f Adjustment and Appeals, in relation to the above question was read and dis- cussed. Discussion took plase as to how the City Park property would be appraised in view of the suggested shopping center. General discussion regarding the possibility o f a shopping center in this area took place. Mr. Love stated "In view of this evenings' discussion and the reported enthusiastic reception of the Citizens Action Committee o f the suggested shopping center, I move that th~ Commission report its enthusiasm at the implications of the establishment of a major shopping center adjacent to downtown Englewood. Since this location is the one recommended in early studies f or the expansion of Englewood's business area and the practical objections ori ginally existant in this location appear to be sumountable, the Commission welcomes the opportunity to examine the feas ibility of the development." Mr. Miles seconded the motion. The motion was passed .unanimously. - ---- - --. Mr. Love moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Touchton seconded the motion. The motion passed. The meeting was declared adjourned at 11:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Esther Woodhead * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION October 24 , 1963 Regular Session I. CALL TO ORDER . The regular session of the Englewood Planning Commission was called to orde r by Chairman Rice at 7:53 p.m. Members present: Hill; Touchton; Rice Romans, Ex-officio Members absent: Carlson; Love; Miles Also present: Planning Aid Monson Members of Action Committee present: Close; Graham ; Abbott; Eachon; Draper. Ex-officio members present: Scarffe, Montgomery Others present: John Jameson I• II. ACTION COMMITTEE. A. Mr. Rice stated the Action Committee had been invited to meet with the Planning Commission to discuss their progress on the downtown re-development program. Mr. Rice asked Mr. Graham, the Action Committee Chairman, to open the discussion. Mr. Graham stated that Mr. Small was favorably impressed with the proposed move of Cinderella City Shopping Center to the area between Bannock and Santa Fe, Floyd and Hampden from the KLZ Site. Mr. Graham felt the Committee was in fa vor of the move also, and pointed out the benefits to be realized; i.e., tax benefit to the School District, and the additional commercial development near the downtown area. Mr. Graham felt that several corrective measures have been made on recommendation from the Action Committee, and cited the continued right turn at Highway 70 and South Bannock ; the change at South Lincoln and Highway 70 and the paving of South Lincoln in that area. Mr. Graham noted that the proposed change in location of the Shopping Center rather stymied further changes in the traffic pattern until a final decision was reached on the Shopping Center. Mr. Love entered and was seated with the Commission. I I I I I I Page 729 Mr. Eachon stated he felt the pro g ress of the Action Committee was well covered in the Englewood Herald. Mr. Eachon noted the zoning that would be needed for development of the Park as a Shopping Center. The developer has indicated a zoning equal to the downtown zoning would be desirable. He has also indicated there would be two levels of parking on the western edge of the tract, and that, to protect the residential area to the north ~ peripheral tra f fic patterns would be established within the Center. With these conditions , the developer has indicated a higher percentage of ground coverage than is allowed in the B-3 Zoning might be needed for proper development. Mr. Miles entered and was seated with the Commission. III. ELKS LODGE CASE #13-63 3100 South Galapago Mr. Watson, representative of the Elks Lodge, stated the Lodge has taken an option on the East side of the 3100 block South Galapago. The area is now zoned R-2-B ; it was M-1 when the option was taken. The area is 600' x 129'. Mr. Watson presented a proposed floor plan to the Commission. Mrs. Romans pointed out that a "Lodge" is a permitted use in the B-1 and B-2 zone districts in the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. The Lodge would have been a "permitted use" in the R-2-B Zone District under the 1955 Zoning Ordinance. Discussion ensued. Mr. Watson stated the option was not subject to zoning; he also stated they needed to have a definite answer by November 7, 1963. Mrs. Romans stated the area had been zoned M-1 (Light Industrial) for five years with no Industrial development. During that period, several requests for residential uses were received in the Planning Office, and in the 1963 Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, it was classified as R-2-B. Mr. Hill asked Mr. Watson if the members of the Lodge had talked to residents of the area, and what the feelings of those residents were. Mr. Watson replied they had not, and pointed out that a great deal of the surrounding property was vacant. Mr. Hill asked if a Topographical Map could be available for study at the next session. Mrs. Romans stated the applicant would have to furnish such a map if it is necessary, inas- much as the Planning Department has neither the equipment nor the personnel to prepare a Topographical Map. Discussion followed; Mr. Rice stated the Commission would give further consideration to the proposal. The matter was again discussed later in the evening. It was generally felt the proposed development of the area was very good, but theCommission did not feel it feasible to rezone the area to B-1 or B-2. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 22.5-19, Uses Not Mentioned, was cited and dis- cussed. No decision was reached. IV. STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FILM. Mr. Seay, Englewood Fire Department, was present to show a film from the State Highway Department entitled "Guideposts for Growth". II. B. ACTION COMMITTEE. Mr. Montgomery stated the Chamber of Commerce meeting, October 25, would be devoted to dis- cussion of the possible chang e in location of Cinderella City Shopping Center. Mr . Montgomery pointed out that the Action Committee had asked for this time to present the information. It was asked if negotiations on private property were nearing completion? Mr. Eachon stated that no agreements had been signed , and commented that the entire proposal hinges on three parcels of private property , inasmuch as the Park land is insufficient by itself. Discussion followed. Mr. Rice thanked the Action Committee for meeting with the Commission. V. WALTER BOGGS 4600 Block of South Acoma. REZONING R-2-B to R-4. CASE #12-63 Mrs. Romans stated a rezoning application had been received from Mr. Boggs for the east side of the 4600 block of South Acoma. Mr. Boggs has indicated he wants to put an off-street parking lot on his property to serve the Broadway business establishments. To accommodate this proposed use , an R-4 zone classification would be needed. Discussion ensued. Hill moved: Miles seconded: The application be re c eived and Hearing date set for December 5, 1963. The motion carried unanimously. Page 730 VI. SUBDIVISION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. Mrs. Romans pointed out that on the "Checklist for Subdividers" the applicant is requested to supply the Planning Department with a list of adjacent property owners prepared by an Abstract Company. Mr. Fout is considering subdividing his property and has contacted both the Planning Of fice and the City Attorney on this matter. Mr. Fout feels the cost of having the list prepared by an Abstract Company is excessive and would like permission to have the list prepared by other means. Discussion ensued. The Commission felt the subdivider should accept all responsibility for correctness of the list submitted, and the method of obtaining the names and addresses be left up to the subdivider. It was stipulated, however, that if the list were not completely correct, the Hearing date on the Subdivision would be postponed until an accurate list was prepared and presented. VII. TRUCK ROUTE CASE #14-63A The proposal to change the truck route from Quincyto Oxford was discussed. Figures compiled by the -School District of the number of children crossing both streets t o their respective schools were cited. Further discussion followed; no decision was made. Love moved: Miles seconded: The meeting be adjourned. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was declared adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Gertrude G. Welty Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I. CALL TO ORDER. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION November 7 , 1963 Regular Session The regu lar meetin g of the Englewood Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Rice at 8:10 p.m. Members present: Hill; Love; Miles; Touchton; Rice Romans , Ex-officio Members absent: Carlson Staff present: Wayne Monson Audience: Mr. James Curran, Mr. Don L. Graebner, Judy Allison , Carroll Schnackenberg, Sharon Reeves, Sue Hardin, Lois Totton, Jean Buck Richards , Richard A. Shipman Members of the Commission and staff were introduced. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Love moved: Touchton seconded: The Minutes o f October 10, 1963 and October 24, 1963 be approved as presented. The motion carried unanimously. III. AUDIENCE. Members of Englewood High School Civics Club and their sponsors were welcomed to the meeting. The function and procedures of the Commission were explained, and copies of the Rules and Procedures Manual were given the group. IV. OLD BUSINESS. A. Elks Lodge Case #13-63A 3100 South Galapago The October 24th meeting was reviewed, at which time representatives of the Lodge were in attendance. Mrs. Romans reported a memorandum had been sent to the Utilities and Engineering Departments. The Utilities Director had indicated the water line is adequate for either an R-2 development or the Lodge. The City Engineer has stated that only three lots, Lots 1, 2, and 3, Corder Subdivision, could be used as building sites, as there is a drainage problem in this particular area. These factors have been discussed with members of the Lodge; a re- zoniRg application was given them, but there has been no further contact with the Lodge. Mr. Carlson entered and was seated with the Commissbn. --- --- - --- - - I I I