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HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.apz.19620918 JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY AND COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONS September 18, 1962 - 12:00 Noon Present: Sam Caudill, Frank Humphrey, Fred Glidden, Herbert Bayer, Jim Markalunas, Henry Stein, Jack Walls. Mr. Walls stated that he had contacted Mr. Trafton Beane in Boulder recently, with regard to the problems arising in the A & R district in the county. Mr. Beane was supposed to have written a letter to the Commissions stating his views on this matter, as a result of this conference. Since the letter has not been received, Mr. Walls stated Mr. Beane's feelings in this matter. He stated that Mr. Beane felt that it was difficult under existing conditions to control the growth of these areas, since the owners do not file subdivision plats with the county before subdividing and selling the land. In this manner the county has no control over the planning of the area. He said one way of control might be to increase the side yard setbacks. He brought up a new plan to Mr. Walls which they are trying out in Boulder. This plan gives the planning commission the freedom to allow non-conforming activities to be located in certain zones. (For example, a business or office building located in a residential zone). This arrange- ment is allowed only after certain requirements set by the commission are met by the owner of the project. Basically the requirements are t~at the building blend in with its surroundings and that adequate parking and landscaping be performed. Complete drawings showing the building, land- scaping, parking, etc. are submitted to the commission for its approval before the project is started. Mr. Walls then suggested a measure that might help in the control of future land for subdivisions. He stated that he thought that land should be zoned in a lower category leaving it in large parcels. A master plan would then be worked out for the future development of this land. After the master plan has been finalized, any request to change zoning on this land would require the owner to file a plat or a plan of his development with the county for approval. , Mr. Walls was asked if he had sent the maps to Mr. Weiner, as requested for the past couple of meetings, and he assured Mr. Bayer that this would be done at once, and that the gas map could now be included. Mr. Walls reported that Falcon had lost the county's copy of the Doremus map. He felt that they would make this loss good. It was stated that Mr. Weiner has received a letter of intent and is ready to work whenever the County has work for him. There was discussion of the development of the Hunter Creek area, and the involvement of Ed Smart. No one seems to know if this development is going to proceed, since the death of Mr. Hirsch. The matter of the odor of the Sewage Plant was again raised. Mr. Markalunas stated that next year they are going to try something new to eliminate the odor, but that part of the problem is the location of the plant, as some odor is in- evitable. However, Mr. McLaughlin of the State Health Department is coming again for consultation on this problem. Mr. Markalunas stated that Conoco desires expansion, and at this time an effort will be made with regard to conformity in gas company signs, at least with this company. The matter next discussed was the proposed gas station to be located in front of The Villa. The group felt that this area should be rezoned from Business to Tourist zone, as it was originally zoned for business because of Watermans and the Aspen Gas Company which were located therein. It was pointed out that any gas station has to go to the Board of Adjustment for approval. The Board of Adjustment will come Joint Meeting of Zoning & Planning Commissions Page 2. to the Zoning Boards for their opinion. The proposed gas station is to be leased to Phillips. A fence is provided for the parking of cars, and it was suggested that this fence be higher. There followed discussion of the desir- ability of having a gas station in that location, and it was decided that this one would be preferable to most, and that it should be accepted on the following conditions: 1. That the corner be rounded. 2. Design of the lighting be submitted to the Zoning Boards for approval. J. Parking of cars be limited to behind the opague fence, as shown in the drawings. 4. Has to conform to sign regulations. 5. The station must not constitute a traffic hazard. 6. No future signs to be surrounding the gas station advertising sales. It was pointed out that the past objections to free standing signs has been that they have been in the wrong position and too large, not that they are free standing. Mr. Walls presented a bill to the Commission for time spent on the drawing of bulk to height ratio, which was used to show the City Council with regard to the proposed hotel project at the foot of Little Nell and the request of the promoters for re-zoning. Jack Walls, Secretary Recorded by Bette Gallagher