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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-07-08 PZC MINUTES• • • I. CITY OF ENGLEWOOD PLANNING AND ZO N ING C OMMISSION July 8, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Development Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center. Chair- man Kells Waggoner presided. Present: Absent: Also present: Adams, Bleile, Diekmeier, Krieger, Roth, Welker (late), Waggoner Mueller, Schum Senior Planner Tricia Langon Assistant City Attorney Nancy Reid II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 17, 2003 Chairman Waggoner stated the Minutes of June 17 , 2003 were to be considered for approval. Roth moved: Krieger seconded: The Minutes of June 17 , 2003 be approved as written. AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Bleile, Krieger, Roth , Adams , Waggoner None Diekmeier Mueller, Schum , Welker Chairman Waggoner stated the Minutes stand approved. III. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE Ms . Langon distributed up-dated copies of the Unified Development Code (UDC) to members of the Commission. Members were asked to destroy or return out-dated copies of the Code to staff. Ms. Langon noted that in the previous edition of the Code , Clarion Associates had neglected to revise approximately 60 pages; these revisions are contained in the up-dated copies distributed this evening. Mr. Welker entered the meeting and took a seat with the Commission. Ms . Langon discussed a tentative schedule for completion of this phase of the UDC , with Public Hearings before the Commission proposed for the second meeting in August (August 19), and referral to City Council in late September. Ms . Langon emphasized the need to have the UDC document as clearly and definitively written as possible by August 1 so that when the Notice of Hearing is published, the document to be considered at the Hearing is available for perusal by H:\GROUP\BOARDS\PLANCOMM\Minutes\Minutes 2003\PCM 7-08-03 .doc 1 • • • members of the public. Ms. Langon stated that changes to the UDC may be made following the public hearing and prior to referral to the City Council. Ms. Langon stated that the agenda for the July 22 meeting is booked for discussion of the pro- posed South Broadway Plan . Senior Planner Graham is the lead staff person for this case, and she anticipated that the July 22 presentation will be comprised of the concept, outline, and direc- tion of the proposed plan. Ms . Langon stated that she understood Mr. Graham hopes to have a draft of the plan ready for the first meeting in August. Brief discussion ensued. The Commission then reviewed Chapter 16-5: Use Regulations. The issue of "group living fa- cilities " was discussed. Ms . Langon and Ms. Reed both emphasized that the definitions of group living facilities are based on State and Federal statutes. Ms . Reid further emphasized that group living facilities cannot be restricted or prohibited, but their impact on neighborhoods can be miti- gated . "Manufactured" homes were discussed. Ms. Krieger noted that the UDC requires "pitched roofs" on "manufactured homes", and older mobile homes will not be in compliance. She asked for the rationale on the pitched roof requirement. Ms . Reid stated that the pitched roof is re- quired for "snow load" reasons . Ms. Reid further discussed manufactured housing -modular housing that has UBC certification versus residential units with fixed axe! that are under the aus - pices of the Motor Vehicle Division. M s. Reid stated that modular or manufactured housing with UBC certification would be allowed in any residential zone district in the City . Mr. Roth questioned grammatical structure of §B-1 on Page 107 (revised edition ), and on §2 on Page 108 (revised edition ). Staff agreed, and will review the UBC for further grammatical er- rors . Mr. Roth questioned recycling of wastewater as cited in §Con Page 111 (revised edition). He noted that other jurisdiction s hav e determined that wastewater should not be recycled. Staff in- dicated they would clarify this issue with the City Utilities Department. Ms . Krieger cited Page 112 (revised edition), §9 (B ) and questioned why "pervious" parking sur- faces are encouraged in this section , yet parking areas and drives in other sections require "im- pervious" surfacing. Mr. Welker suggested that impervious surfacing of parking areas should be required in all sections . Mr. Roth questioned whether §9 (A) (l) conflicted with §9 (A) (3) regarding prohibition or loca- tion of surface parking areas. Ms. Langon addressed the issue, noting this is applicable in the Transit Station Area (TSA). (Page 112 of revised edition). Ms. Krieger questioned display of firearms in windows by pawnbrokers . Ms . Reid briefly dis- cussed laws governing pawnbrokers and firearms, and safety issues. Ms. Krieger questioned use of the word "can" versus "may" or "shall" on Page 116 , 4 (D) (re- vised edition). Commissioners agreed that the word "can" is inappropriate, and that "may" or "shall " should be used. H:\GROUP\BOARDS\PLANCOMM\Minutes\Minutes 2003\PCM 7-08-03 .doc 2 • Limitation on horsepower per motor as cited on Page 120, (E) (5) (revised edition), was ques- tioned by Mr. Roth. Ms. Langon stated that this issue will be addressed, but is not a "priority item" in Phase I of the UDC. Mr. Roth questioned §2 (A) (1) on Page 120 (revised edition). Brief discussion ensued. Ms. Langon stated that this issue, also , would be addressed in the second or third phase of the UDC. This provision is applicable only when the R-2-B district is adjacent to the commercial district to allow use of a portion of residential rear yards for commercial parking purposes. The Commission moved on to consideration of Chapter 16-6 , Development Standards. Ms. Lan- gon commented that this is the UDC Section that Clarion Associates overlooked in the previous edition. Members were advised to closely review this area and transmit comments or sugges- tions to staff. Ms. Reid advised that the Telecommunications section , Section 16-7, is OK as it is· written. Section 16-8 was noted. This Section pertains to Subdivision Design, Improvements and Dedi- cation Standards. Ms. Langon noted that this section does contain some new information on open space preservation , but primarily addresses division of property. Width of sidewalks was discussed. Ms. Langon stated that she will check this out, but seemed to think that a six-foot wide sidewalk is required in business districts . • Section 16-9, Nonconformities, was reviewed. Ms . Langon pointed out that this section ad- dresses Nonconforming "Uses", Nonconforming "Structures", "Nonconforming Lots", as well as "Nonconforming Signs ." She also noted that City Council has asked for a list of nonconforming uses; staff is working on compilation of this information. • Mr. Waggoner cited Page 277 (revised edition) and questioned reference to Flood Plain "Dis- trict" rather than just "Flood Plain". Flood Plain is not a "district" per se in the UDC. Section 16-10, Enforcement and Penalties, was briefly noted. Section 16 -11 was briefly discussed. Ms. Langon pointed out that §16-11-1 pertains to "Use Classifications", and that§ 16-11-2 defines words, terms, and phrases used in the UDC. Reference was made to Page 286 (3) (f), (revised edition), noting that "metal" should be "men- tal". Ms. Krieger inquired about design standards; is this topic still up for discussion, or has it been delayed for a later phase. Brief discussion ensued. Ms. Langon asked the pleasure of the Commission -do they feel a need for further review on the document keeping in mind that the next two meetings will be devoted to the South Broadway Plan, or do they feel comfortable that revisions and clarifications noted this evening will be made and can we proceed with advertisement for Public Hearing. H:\GROUP\BOARDS\PLANCOMM\Minutes\Minutes 2003\PCM 7-08-03.doc 3 • • • Mr. Adams asked what the South Broadway Plan is; is it similar to the Open Space Plan. Ms. Reid stated that a South Broadway Action Plan was adopted several years ago; the new Plan would refine and revise the existing Plan. Ms. Langon reiterated that Senior Planner Graham is working on this issue. She stated that she is not fully up-to-date on the Plan, but understood that commercial "node" areas will be part of the Plan . Mr. Waggoner asked if the "Broadway group" has been included in the discussion and development of the Plan. Ms . Langon stated that she is unsure what groups Mr. Graham has involved in discussions. Discussion ensued. Ms. Langon stated that she understood the consensus of the Commission is they want the UDC placed on the agenda for the next meeting, and the Commission can deter- mine at that time whether to go forward with the Public Hearing on August 19. She asked that if members had comments or suggestions to let staff know as soon as possible. IV. PUBLIC FORUM No one was present to address the Commission. V. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Ms. Langon discussed the change in recording secretary duties for the Commission . Nancy Fen- ton will be designated full-time recording secretary for the Commission in August , 2003 . She has served in this capacity for the previous six months during the medically-related absence of recording secretary Welty. VI. ATTORNEY'S CHOICE Ms. Reid asked the correct spelling and pronunciation of Mr. Bleile 's last name. VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE Chairman Waggoner formally welcomed Mr. Bleile to the Commission. Mr. Bleile stated that he was pleased to have been appointed. Mr. Roth asked about information on Board of Adjustment issues; where is this information posted or available for public perusal. Ms. Langon stated that agendas are posted on the four bulletin boards in the Civic Center, and packet copies are available for perusal in the Library. Mr. Roth stated that an inquiry regarding the packets was made to Library personnel, and they had no idea what the inquirer was referring to. Mr. Roth stated he is concerned that if the Board is granting a great number of variances , will these issues be covered in the revised UDC , or will the efforts of the Commission be undermined by Board actions. Discussion ensued. Ms. Langon clarified that a "variance" is a request for exception to provisions of the Code; an "appeal" is from a ruling or directive of staff. H:\GROUP\BOARDS\PLANCOMM\Minutes\Minutes 2003\PCM 7-08-03.doc 4 • • • Ms . Krieger asked why the Commission did not receive copies of the BOA minutes ; she under- stood that the BOA gets copies of the Planning Commission minutes. It was the consensus of the Commission to request inclusion of BOA minutes in their packets. Mr. Waggoner asked about the Safeway PUD ; has the size of the building changed -it appears smaller than he recalled indicated on the proposed plans. Ms. Langon stated that she was un- aware of any size change in the development. Nothing further was raised for discussion. The meeting was declared adjourned. --- Gertrude G. Welty, Recording Secre H:\GROUP\BOARDS\PLANCOMM\Minutes\Minutes 2003\PCM 7-08-03.doc 5