HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2017-07-18RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Planning Commission
July 18, 2017
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
1
Commission: Vice‐Chair Russ Schneider, Commissioners Betty Hull, Steve Murphree, Sharry
White, Bob Leavitt, Robert Foster, one vacant position
Attending: Vice‐Chair Russ Schneider, Commissioners Betty Hull, Steve Murphree, Sharry
White, Bob Leavitt, and Robert Foster
Also Attending: Community Development Director Randy Hunt, Planner Audem Gonzales, Town
Attorney Greg White, Planner Robin Becker, Town Board Liaison Ron Norris, and
Recording Secretary Karen Thompson
Absent: None
Vice‐Chair Schneider called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. He explained the purpose of the
Planning Commission.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved and seconded (White/Hull) to approve the agenda as presented and the motion
passed 6‐0 with one vacancy.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of June 20, 2017 Planning Commission meeting minutes.
B. Approval of June 30, 2017 Special Planning Commission meeting minutes.
It was moved and seconded (Murphree/Leavitt) to approve the consent agenda as presented
and the motion passed 5‐0 with one vacancy and Foster abstaining.
4. FERGUSON ONE PRELIMINARY TOWNHOME SUBDIVISION PLAT; LOT 5 & A PORTION OF LOT 6,
BLOCK 13, FERGUSONS SUBDIVISION; 1551 MARYS LAKE ROAD
Staff received a request from the applicant requesting to continue this review to the August 15,
2017 Planning Commission meeting.
It was moved and seconded (Foster/Hull) to continue the Ferguson One Preliminary Townhome
Subdivision Plat to the August Planning Commission meeting and the motion passed 6‐0 with
one vacancy.
5. FERGUSON TWO PRELIMINARY TOWNHOME SUBDIVISION PLAT; LOT 8 & A PORTION OF LOT 7,
BLOCK 13, FERGUSONS SUDIVISION; 1573 MARYS LAKE ROAD
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Planning Commission
July 18, 2017
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
2
It was moved and seconded (Foster/Hull) to continue the Ferguson Two Preliminary Townhome
Subdivision Plat to the August Planning Commission meeting and the motion passed 6‐0 with
one vacancy.
6. KEARNEY MINOR SUBDIVISION; METES AND BOUNDS PARCEL; 1360 BROOK DRIVE
Planner Gonzales reviewed the staff report. The property is approximately eight acres, zoned I‐1–
Industrial, with a mix of commercial and industrial uses. If the minor subdivision is approved, it
will create two legal lots and one outlot, with the continued industrial/commercial use. Access
will be Brook Drive and Acacia Drive. Planner Gonzales stated landscaping requirements were
reviewed, and it was determined no district landscape buffering was required. The Estes Valley
Development Code (EVDC) requires a sidewalk be installed for Lot 1, which would run along Brook
Drive. The applicant did not place the sidewalk on the preliminary plat. Such sidewalk would
connect other existing sidewalks and tie in to the Fish Creek Trail. Staff has requested a condition
of approval, requesting the sidewalk be installed along the north edge of Lot 1 in the public right‐
of‐way. There were other minor changes needed to the plat, which are also listed as conditions of
approval.
Staff and Commission Discussion
There was brief discussion regarding the floodplain for Fish Creek, and possible environmental
concerns from having an industrial area immediately adjacent to Fish Creek. Director Hunt
explained how landscaping is addressed in the EVDC.
Public Comment
Jes Reetz/applicant representative stated stormwater and drainage is taken into consideration in
the development stage. Mr. Reetz stated the property owner plans to move his existing business
to the upper lot and put the lower lot on the market for sale. Regarding the sidewalk, he stated
the reason they want to delay the sidewalk install is because they do not know where the
sidewalk cuts will need to be when the property is developed, and would rather wait until the
future development plans are submitted to ensure proper installation. Mr. Reetz stated the
applicant would be acceptable to providing cash in lieu of constructing the sidewalk now.
It was moved and seconded (Leavitt/Foster) to recommend approval of the Kearney Preliminary
Minor Subdivision Plat according to findings of fact, including findings and conditions
recommended by staff, with the modification of Condition #2 to also provide an option to allow
the applicant to arrange for an improvement guarantee for the sidewalk construction and the
motion passed 6‐0 with one vacancy.
7. AMENDMENT TO THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING OUTDOOR FOOD
VENDORS
Director Hunt requested this item be continued to the August Planning Commission meeting.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Planning Commission
July 18, 2017
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
3
It was moved and seconded (White/Hull) to continue the proposed EVDC amendment to the
August Planning Commission meeting, and the motion passed 6‐0 with one vacancy.
8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Due to the recent resignation of the Planning Commission Chair (and one other position),
elections are required to fill that position. Vice‐Chair Schneider acknowledged Michael Moon and
Doug Klink, the Commissioners who resigned, for their service to the Estes Valley community.
It was moved and seconded (Hull/Murphree) to nominate and elect Commissioner Schneider for
the position of Chair, and the motion passed 5‐0 with Commissioner Schneider abstaining and
one vacancy.
It was moved and seconded (White/Hull) to nominate and elect Commissioner Leavitt for the
position of Vice‐Chair, and the motion passed 6‐0 with one vacancy.
9. REPORTS
Director Hunt stated the EVDC amendment regarding building height was approved by the Town
Board in June and the County Commission in July.
Town Administrator Lancaster had earlier stated the July 25th Town Board Study Session was to
include a discussion of a property on Dry Gulch. The potential developer has a conflict, so the
discussion has been rescheduled to August 22, 2017.
Director Hunt reported interviews are being conducted for the Senior Planner position. Out of 12
applicants, there are two finalists, who will hopefully be able to come to Estes Park in early
August for second interviews. The hiring date will most likely be early September.
Commissioner White reported there was a fire in a firepit at a vacation rental during the fire ban.
Response from CCO Hardin was quick, and a decision was made to email all vacation home
property owners and property managers, notifying them of the responsibility to notify their
guests of any fire bans or other public information deemed necessary for the safety of the
community.
There being no further business, Chair Schneider adjourned the meeting at 2:02 p.m.
_________________________________
Russ Schneider, Vice‐Chair
__________________________________
Karen Thompson, Recording Secretary