HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2015-02-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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February 17, 2015
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Commission: Chair Betty Hull, Commissioners Doug Klink, Nancy Hills, Steve Murphree,
Wendye Sykes, Russ Schneider and one vacant position
Attending: Chair Hull, Commissioners Hills, Klink, Murphree, and Schneider
Also Attending: Community Development Director Alison Chilcott, Senior Planner Dave Shirk,
Planner Phil Kleisler, Town Board Liaison John Phipps, and Recording Secretary
Karen Thompson
Absent: Commissioner Sykes, County Liaison Michael Whitley
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were nine people in attendance. Each
Commissioner was introduced. A quorum was in attendance. Chair Hull explained the process for
accepting public comment at today’s meeting.
The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the chronological sequence.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes, January 6, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
It was moved and seconded (Schneider/Klink) to approve the consent agenda as presented and
the motion passed 5-0 with one absent and one vacancy.
3. SPECIAL REVIEW 2014-04, AT&T MONOPOLE, 1435 Prospect Mountain Drive
Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. The applicant proposes to install a 100-foot
telecommunications monopole to allow antenna additions, new technology and greater cell
phone coverage in the Estes Valley. New antennas would provide additional data capacity. The
tower would allow two future carriers to co-locate on the tower, helping minimize the overall
number of structures on Prospect Mountain. The site is where approximately twelve existing
antennas are already located.
In summer of 2014, Staff approved a 70-foot tall monopine in approximately the same location as
the proposed 100-foot tower. In the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC), towers are not
allowed. A monopine simulates a pine tree and does a good job of concealing the antenna. It was
determined by staff that a 100-foot monopine would be more visible than a monopole of the
same height. Officials at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) agreed with staff. The applicant
submitted a photo simulation, which was included in the meeting materials and posted on the
Town website. Planner Shirk explained there would be very few changes around the perimeter
due to the mountains, but coverage would improve near the base of Prospect Mountain.
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Planner Shirk stated a special review requires the application mitigate, to the maximum extent
feasible, potential adverse impacts on nearby land uses, public facilities and services, and the
environment. The application was routed to affected agencies and adjacent property owners. No
comments were received from adjacent property owners. Planner Shirk stated one of the
potential adverse impacts could be a view disruption, and he has been discussing the issue with
the officials at RMNP to determine their preferences. A historic resources survey completed,
which found no historical or archaeological resources would be affected. Comments provided by
the Fire Marshall can be addressed in the building permit process. The Larimer County
Commercial Radio Mobile Service regulations are adopted by reference in the EVDC, and states
the most preferred alternatives must be used. He briefly reviewed all the criteria used for
preferred alternatives. He stated the proposed tower would hold three carriers, eliminating the
need for additional towers, and would be camouflaged in a manner appropriate to the site’s
context and surrounding environment. He stated the tower must be painted or coated in a color
that blends with surrounding buildings and the natural environment. Staff recommends the tower
be painted a dark green color to help minimize visual impact. The applicant proposes to leave it
unpainted. This issue will need to be discussed by the Planning Commissioners. Planner Shirk
stated the applicant will need to comply with all required FCC regulations concerning cell towers.
Staff Findings
1. The Planning Commission is the Recommending Body to the County Commission for the
proposed Special Review application.
2. If revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval, the application will comply
with applicable sections of the Estes Valley Development Code.
3. The proposed tower will allow for future antennas to co-locate and help minimize the total
number of towers on Prospect Mountain.
4. The proposed monopole satisfies the purpose and intent of a concealed antenna.
Staff recommended approval of the Special Review application, with conditions of approval listed
below.
Staff and Commission Discussion
There was brief discussion concerning the spacing requirement in the Larimer County Land Use
Code. Staff determined putting the tower close to others would reduce the visual impact. The
applicant will need to comply with FCC regulations concerning interference.
Public Comment
Rick Holpp/applicant and consultant for AT&T Wireless, stated he preferred a dull galvanized
color and thinks it would be less visible than dark green. Galvanized metal is dull and non-
reflective. Commissioner Schneider suggested the applicant revise the document that states the
tower would not be seen from the Stanley Hotel. It was his opinion that it would be seen from
that location. Mr. Holpp stated the FAA would not require this tower to be lit.
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Alan Fraundorf/Town IT Manager suggested receiving a positive response from the FCC to ensure
this proposed tower would not have any effect on the existing towers that are already there
(emergency services, etc.). He recommended receiving written approval from the FCC that there
would be no impacts to existing antennas. Mr. Holpp stated the FCC regulates the existing
frequencies to ensure to interference, and the proposed tower must comply with those
regulations.
Frank Theis/town resident was concerned the FAA would require a light on top after the project
was approved.
Planner Shirk stated the application could be continued to allow time to receive confirmation
concerning lighting and interference.
Commissioner Klink made a motion to continue the application until a written response is
received by the FCC and the FAA concerning compliance with their regulations, including but not
limited to affirmation that no lighting is required, and there will be no interference with other
frequencies. The motion failed to receive a second and died. Town Attorney White stated the FCC
and FAA are Federal agencies, and they may not provide letters, or any other communication,
especially within 30 days. He suggested requesting information from the applicant concerning
those issues.
Rick Holpp stated the height limit for requiring lighting of an antenna is 200 feet, and the
proposed tower is 100 feet. He stated AT&T is operating a tower now on top of Prospect
Mountain with no interference. He assured the Commission of compliance with all rules and
regulations. He stated interference is measureable and it is the job of the radio frequency
engineers to make it all work. He requested to not continue the application, as the development
window is short and time is of the essence. Planner Shirk suggested adding a condition of
approval to have the information prior to the County Commission meeting, which is the decision-
making body. There was further discussion concerning the final color of the structure, and Mr.
Holpp stated the galvanized color is very dull, and would not be very reflective. He encouraged
the Commission to allow the galvanized color rather than dark green.
Following that discussion, Commissioner Klink withdrew his motion to continue.
Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to the Larimer County Board of County Commissioner’s hearing, applicant shall provide
letter from a radio frequency engineer verifying that the proposed tower would not interfere
with existing structures/antennas, and a written explanation from the applicant referencing
the specific FAA regulation concerning the lighting of towers.
2. Tower, antennas, and appurtenant structures and equipment shall be galvanized to minimize
reflected light; final color shall be subject to review and approval by Community Development
staff.
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3. Shall comply with Larimer County Land Use Code Section 16 “Commercial Mobile Radio
Service (CRMS) Facilities”, including requirement to allow additional carriers to co-locate and
requirement to remove abandoned towers.
It was moved and seconded (Klink/Hull) to recommend approval of Special Review 2014-04, as
described in the staff report, with the findings and conditions recommended by staff and the
motion passed unanimously with one absent and one vacancy.
4. SPECIAL REVIEW 2014-05, BACKBONE ADVENTURES, 1851 North Lake Avenue
Planner Kleisler reviewed the staff report. The application requests approval to operate a scooter,
motorcycle, and jeep rental business at 1851 North Lake Avenue. The applicant is Kenneth Hitch,
and the owner of the proposed location is Vansteenburgh Engineering Laboratory, Inc. The
applicant desires to expand into the southern building on North Lake Avenue. The business,
Backbone Adventure Rentals, is currently operating out of a building adjacent to Coyote Mountain
Lodge atr 1360 Big Thompson Avenue. Planner Kleisler stated adjacent lots at the proposed
location are zoned for Accommodations, Commercial and Residential uses. Sombrero Horse
Stables are across Dry Gulch Road to the east, and they use the area immediately to the east of
the subject building for overflow parking. The Lot in question is zoned CO–Commercial Outlying.
Planner Kleisler stated the business is classified as Vehicle/Equipment Sales and Rentals, and is
permitted by Special Review in the CO–Commercial Outlying zone district. Special Review requires
applicants mitigate, to the maximum extent feasible, potential adverse impacts on nearby land
uses, public facilities and services, and the environment. The Planning Commission is the
recommending body, with the Town Board making the final decision. This project is on the Town
Board agenda for the February 24, 2015 meeting. Affected agencies and adjacent property
owners were notified, and a legal notice was published in the local newspaper. Staff received one
comment from a neighbor adjacent to the existing location, stating the issues he had with
scooters going down his street, running stop signs, using horns.
Planner Kleisler stated the applicant requested minor modifications to three sections in the Estes
Valley Development Code (EVDC): Section 5.1.R.2, which state the “Front yard setback areas shall
be landscaped to provide a buffer between the right-of-way.” Given the existing building location
to the property line and right-of-way, there is no space for this landscaping. Staff supports the
request given the site constraints would force any landscaping on to the public right-of-way. The
second minor modification request is to Section 7.5.G.3.C.1, which requires that one tree be
included in each landscaped island. Staff supports the plan to not include a tree in the proposed
island because it would interfere with the existing tree and would create site visibility issues near
the intersection. Planner Kleisler stated irrigating the proposed island would be difficult, and
there is also an existing overhead power line nearby.
Planner Kleisler stated staff had some concerns about parking and vehicle circulation. A shared
parking agreement with Sombrero Stables for the area to the east of the project would help with
parking and circulation. The area directly in front of the garage doors would be used for parking,
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with wheel stops installed for safety. The existing awning is in public right-of-way, and the
applicant is aware it needs to be removed. The building is very close to the southern property
line, meaning parking and landscaping will not be feasible there. Planner Kleisler stated the
applicant has requested a minor modification to the minimum parking requirement. A total of
nine spaces are required for the proposed use. The initial request was for eight spaces; however,
one of those (the ADA space) would have been located in the right-of-way. Therefore, staff
supports allowing the applicant to have seven spaces in order to be keep the accessible space out
of the right-of-way.
Planner Kleisler stated staff requested the applicant to address issues such as noise, hours of
operation, and routing details. The applicant submitted documents outlining peak months (March
– October) and hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m., seven days a week). During off peak months, hours would
be 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week. The applicant has indicated he would install noise reducers
on both the scooters and motorcycles, when possible. Planner Kleisler stated all vehicle storage
would be inside the building, or screened to comply with the EVDC. At staff’s request, the
applicant provided a very specific (and EVDC compliant) area where rental vehicles would be
parked.
Staff Findings
1. The Special Review application complies with EVDC Section 3.5 Standards for Review,
provided that the application is revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval
by staff and affected agencies.
2. Failure of an Applicant to apply for a building permit or commence operation with regard to
the special review use approval within three (3) years of the approval shall automatically
render the decision null and void. Additionally, if the legally established special review use is
abandoned or discontinued for a period of three (3) consecutive years or more, then the
decision originally approved such special review shall automatically lapse and render the
decision null and void.
3. The requested Minor Modification to Section 4.4.C.4 Density and Dimensional Standards,
regarding the existing structure’s awning that protrudes into the public right-of-way, does not
advance the goals and purposes of thie Code nor relieves practical difficulties in developing
the site;
4. The requested Minor Modification to landscaping and buffering requirements, as described in
the staff report, relieves practical difficulties in developing the site;
5. The requested Minor Modification to minimum parking requirements, as described in the staff
report, relieves practical difficulties in developing the site; and
6. This is a recommendation to the Estes Park Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is the
Decision-making Body for the proposed Special Review application.
Staff recommended approval with conditions, listed below.
Staff and Commission Discussion
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Town Attorney White commented the existing business near Coyote Mountain Lodge is legally
nonconforming. If the number of vehicles increased, it would constitute an increase in the
nonconforming use, which would be a code violation and could require the use to be abandoned.
He stated the Planning Commissioners could decide if there should be a maximum number of
vehicles at the proposed site. Commissioner comments included: the number of rental vehicles
should be relative to the number of parking spaces, care should be taken to ensure no one parked
in the right-of-way, concern that customers/employees of Sombrero Stables would encroach onto
their property; if the applicant wanted to add more paved parking, they would need to meet the
impervious coverage standards. Planner Kleisler stated an additional condition of approval could
be added if the Commission decided additional signage for no parking areas would be beneficial.
Public Comment
Jes Reetz/Applicant representative stated applicant’s desire was to mitigate impacts as best as
possible with the limitations on the property. Because there is no parking in the front of the
building, they tried to maximize the parking in other areas on the lot. North Lake Avenue can be
used by customers to get a feel of the vehicles, and the landscaping at the back will buffer the
business from the residential properties. A landscaped area on the east corner will help delineate
the entryway, and the applicant hopes to use that area as a display for rental vehicles. Large
portable planters are planned for the south side to discourage customers from parking there, and
would be moveable for Town work in the right-of-way. The south side would not be used as a
display area.
Kenneth Hitch/business owner stated they now have 6 Jeeps, 4 motorcycles, and are proposing to
bring over some scooters from the other location. He stated there would be approximately 15
total vehicles, most to be stored indoors. Due to the tight parking issue, there may be times when
a customer will be asked to park their personal vehicle off-site. A Shared Maintenance Agreement
with Sombrero Stables will allow communication between the two business owners concerning
the area east of the proposed site. Mr. Hitch stated the existing trailer on the site belongs to the
property owner. If it was moved, it would not open up any additional parking spaces.
Public Comment
Todd Jirsa/Town resident was concerned about the scooters at the current location. His concerns
included: concern about mitigating to the maximum extent feasible; disagreement with the
“Routing Past Issues” letter from the applicant; believes there are two separate businesses being
run off of one business license; concerned with scooter drivers not following traffic laws. He
showed video of scooters on Lakefront Street to support his concerns. Mr. Jirsa and Steve Lamar
(scooter business owner) attempted a mediation without success. He understood the public has
the right to use the road, but asked the Commissioners to decide if the issues have been
mitigated to the maximum extent feasible.
Public comment closed.
Staff and Commission Discussion
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Staff and Commissioner comments included, but were not limited to: If number of vehicles being
rented is a concern, the Commission can discuss limiting it; is the problem being transferred to
another location; does the Police Department have the ability to enforce the laws; law
enforcement is not a land use issue; you cannot regulate tourists having fun, and tourism is our
main industry; putting limits on the number of rentals is like telling Sombrero Ranch they can only
have a certain number of horses; the proposed location is more commercial; model traffic code
violations are administered by the Police Department; noise baffling devices on all vehicles could
be a condition of approval (if they are made for scooters). Planner Kleisler stated this was the first
Special Review application of this type for the EVDC area. Town Attorney White stated the traffic
may be an issue, but it is an issue with every business. All businesses have an impact on vehicle
traffic, and limiting the use on public roads would be a problem.
Conditions of Approval
1. Revise the site plan to note that the Jeep display area to the west of the building as “Possible
future Jeep display location. This Jeep display requires a setback variance from the Estes
Valley Board of Adjustment”;
2. Amend the site plan to reflect the following:
a. Any additional proposed outdoor display area(s);
b. Add a note stating that vehicle display shall only take place on the subject’s property in
designated areas;
3. Compliance with the following affected agency comments:
a. Estes Valley Fire Protection District memo dated January 13, 2015; and
b. Town of Estes Park Community Development memo dated January 23, 2015; and
c. Town of Estes Park Public Works memo dated January 30, 2015
4. The following shall be satisfied prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy;
a. All site improvements shall be installed or guaranteed;
b. Review and approval of the existing septic system by the Larimer County Health
Department; and
c. Written letter shall be submitted to the Community Development Department stating;
(i). The exact number of rentals that will remain at current business location of 1360 Big
Thompson Avenue. The number of vehicles shall not exceed current land use approval
for the property.
(ii). Acknowledgement that any increase in the number of vehicles at 1360 Big Thompson
Avenue after that point will constitute an increase in the non-conforming use and
consequently, the use shall be abandoned
5. Recordation of the proposed Share Maintenance Agreement prior to issuance of building
permit or change of use permit; and
6. Should the Shared Maintenance Agreement be revoked, the Applicant shall provide adequate
parking and access to the site.
It was moved and seconded (Hills/Murphree) to recommend approval of Special Review 2014-
05, Backbone Adventure Rentals to the Town Board with the findings and conditions
recommended by staff and the motion passed unanimously with one absent and one vacancy.
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5. AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, MARYS LAKE SUBDIVISION REPLAT, TBD Kiowa Court
Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. The applicant for this amended development agreement
is Marys Lake Development, Inc., and consultant is CMS Planning and Development (Frank Theis).
The applicant proposes to amend a 2005 Development Agreement between the Town of Estes
Park and Marys Meadow Development Inc. to allow a single-family dwelling on Lot 7. This lot is
located up the hill to the south of Marys Lake Lodge, is very steep, and several acres in size. James
Tawney was the property owner in 2005, and intended to place a conservation easement on Lot
7. However, the Estes Valley Land Trust refused to accept the lot into a conservation easement.
The current agreement states that “Lot 7 cannot be developed as a single-family lot unless the
plat and development agreements are amended.” The applicant is proposing to not amend the
plat, but instead amend the development agreement requirement to amend the plat. There
would be several exhibits attached to the amended development agreement that would outline
the lot, show a building envelope, and also include a site specific survey that details the slope.
Planner Shirk stated the Development Agreement Amendment, if approved, would be recorded
and show up during a title search. This is a way to alert potential buyers of specific requirements
for that lot.
Planner Shirk stated staff reviewed the application according to the EVDC zoning standards.
Affected agencies and adjacent property owners (500 foot radius) were notified, and a legal
notice was published in the local newspaper. No providers expressed concern about the proposed
amendment to allow a single-family residence. As of February 10th, no comments were received
from adjacent property owners. Town Attorney White provided a list of recommended revisions
to the agreement, which are included as suggested conditions of approval.
Planner Shirk stated Lot 7 was originally not intended for development due to the steepness of
the lot. The original intent was open space. Because Lot 7 was not contemplated for
development, it was not reviewed for compliance with the following development standards:
Sanitary Sewer Systems, Development Restrictions on Steep Slopes, Grading and Site Disturbance,
Limits of Disturbance, Geologic and Wildlife Hazard Areas, Sewage Disposal, Fire Protection,
Drainage, Water, Electricity, and General Site Access. However, it is Attorney White’s legal opinion
that the Town must allow at least one unit on the lot to avoid this being considered a taking of
property rights. Planner Shirk stated, if approved, the lot could be developed with a single-family
dwelling, subject to compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code. While the preferred
access is from the south, there are no easements in place to allow for that access. The applicant is
requesting allowance of a septic system instead of connecting to the public sewer. According to
the Larimer County Health Department, the criteria for a septic system have been met. Planner
Shirk stated the least steep slope on this lot is 35%; any lots with a slope greater than 30% require
staff review and approval of a development plan. Staff would review any proposed dwelling for
design, placement, and driveway placement. Wildfire mitigation would be required, as well as an
engineered driveway to ensure proper drainage and erosion control. As the intent of the
applicant is to sell the lot, recording all documents would make potential purchasers aware of the
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requirement of a development plan application and review process, which is not typical for a
single-family dwelling on a residential-zoned lot.
Staff Findings
1. If revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval, the application will comply
with applicable sections of the Estes Valley Development Code, including §3.9.E Subdivision
Standards for Review, §7.1 Slope Protection Standards, §7.2 Grading and Site Disturbance,
§7.3 Tree and Vegetation Protection, §7.7 Geologic and Wildfire Hazard Areas, and §7.12
Adequate Public Facilities.
2. The site complies with criteria to allow on-site sewage treatment.
3. If revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval, the application will comply
with the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan.
4. The Planning Commission is the Recommending Body for the amended development
agreement. The Town Board is the Decision-making Body.
Staff recommended approval with conditions, listed below.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Town Attorney White stated one of the notes on the existing plat of record deals with access,
which is not adequate as it now stands. He suggested adding a statement in the amendment to
change the plat note to read “Access to Lot 7 is currently restricted to an unimproved access and
maintenance agreement.” He would also add “Any other future access requires approved by the
Community Development Department.” Planner Shirk stated the only legal right of access is
through Marys Lake Subdivision. There was discussion as to whether or not an amended plat
would be required in addition to the amendment to the development agreement.
Public Comment
Frank Theis/applicant stated Jim Tawney passed away, and the development is currently owned
by the estate. Mr. Tawney’s daughter will be receiving title to the property within the year. She
intends to sell the property.
Jim Sneary /Town resident was concerned about the decline of property values at the adjacent
Promontory Condominiums, as the open space was one of the selling aspects for the
neighborhood. He was concerned about future development on the lot, in addition to the one
single-family dwelling. Soil erosion was also a concern – three existing homes have added
retaining walls because of concerns and issues with erosion and runoff. He stated the area could
be difficult to engineer due to the type of soil and rock on the lot.
Public comment closed.
Staff and commission Discussion
Commissioner Schneider expressed concern about ensuring the potential buyers were made
aware of all the conditions. Attorney White clarified the documents would be recorded, and
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would be included in the title policy. Commissioner Klink added potential buyers have a certain
responsibility to do their due diligence prior to making a purchase.
Conditions of Approval
1. The development agreement shall be revised as follows:
a. Paragraph 5 there is a typographical error in the Lot 7 description, and an addition. It shall
be corrected as follows:
“…improvements on Lot 7 is shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto. All development on Lot
7 shall be reviewed and comply with all applicable conditions of the Estes Valley
Development Code including, but not limited to:
1) §7.1 slope Protection Standards, including Development Plan Review;
2) §7.2 Grading and Site Disturbance Standards;
3) §7.3 Tree and Vegetation Protection;
4) §7.7 Geologic and Wildfire Hazards;
6) Appendix D.III General Site Access.
7) Access to Lot 7 is restricted to an unimproved access and maintenance easement.”
b. Paragraph 7 shall be deleted in its entirety.
2. The development agreement shall include an attachment that delineates site contours; the
contours provided for the original preliminary plat may be used to satisfy this requirement.
It was moved and seconded (Klink/Hull) to recommend approval of the amended development
agreement for Lot 7 of the Marys Lake Replat of Lots 2, 4, 5 and Outlot A, Marys Lake
Subdivision, to the Town Board with the findings and conditions recommended by staff, with a
modification to Condition 1.a.(7), to read: “Access to Lot 7 is currently restricted to an
unimproved access and maintenance easement. Any other future access requires approval of
the Community Development Department.” The motion passed unanimously with one absent
and one vacancy.
6. REPORTS
A. Planner Kleisler reported on the Comprehensive Plan modernization. Over the last two months,
priorities have shifted to flood recovery as well as heavy research on short-term vacation
rentals. Staff will likely bring some raw data on economics and transportation to the
Commission next month. The economic piece will require a full rewrite. Planner Kleisler will be
meeting with DOLA and getting feedback on the economic piece as to where we are thus far,
including a population projection. These two sections have been very time consuming.
B. Planning Commission Reviews, March, 2015
1. Amendment to an approved Special Review for the Stanley/EPMC Wellness Center.
2. Rezoning and Amended Plat at the Silver Moon Inn.
3. Development Plan at Riverview Pines.
4. Rezoning request for 1650 Avalon Drive
C. Town Board
5. A Sign Code consultant will be attending the Town Board Study Session to provide an
overview of upcoming sign code revisions.
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D. Board of Appeals
6. Chief Building Official Birchfield is working on the process to adopt the 2015 International
Building Codes with Local Amendments. The Board of Appeals is actively involved, as well
as other agencies and districts.
E. County Commission
7. The County Commissioners are hearing the Hornbein Lot Consolidation application today.
Michael Whitley is presenting the staff report.
F. Board of Adjustment Reviews
1. Variance request at 1418 Narcissus was continued from February to March.
2. Variance request concerning the containment provision will be heard in March for an
applicant who desires to open a beer garden on the slab at the former Park Theatre Mall
location.
G. Staff Level Reviews
1. Coyote Mountain Lodge Staff Level Development Plan to convert an existing event center
building into motel units.
H. Flood Recovery - Director Chilcott reported the Town Board unanimously supported the Fall
River Master Plan, as did the Fall River Coalition. The Fish Creek Master Plan is still being
revised to address the Scott Ponds. Grant applications continue to be submitted to mitigate
future flooding in the downtown area. One of the goals is to upsize the bridges to allow the
river to hold the potential water volumes. More applications are due in the next couple of
months.
I. Chair Hull reported she will be participating on the interview team for the Planning Commission
vacancy, along with Trustees Phipps and Nelson. A new Commissioner should be on board in
March.
There being no further business, Chair Hull adjourned the meeting at 4:06 p.m.
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Betty Hull, Chair
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Karen Thompson, Recording Secretary