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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2013-08-20RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission August 20, 2013 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chair Betty Hull, Vice-Chair Kathy Bowers, Commissioners Doug Klink, Joe Wise, Nancy Hills, Steve Murphree, Charley Dickey Chair Hull, Commissioners Bowers, Klink, Wise, Murphree, Dickey, and Hills Director Chilcott, Planner Kleisler, Town Attorney White, Town Board Liaison Elrod, and Recording Secretary Thompson None The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the chronological sequence. Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were approximately 34 people in attendance. Chair Hull explained the purpose of the Estes Valley Planning Commission and stated public comment is invaluable. Each Commissioner introduced him/herself. It was noted that this was Commissioner Wise's last meeting. He was recognized for his service to the community. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of minutes, July 16,2013 Planning Commission meeting. B. Tract 2, Hillery Parrack Exemption, 1753 Wildfire Road (Westover Construction), Request by applicant to continue to September meeting. C. Preliminary Subdivision Plat & Development Plan 2013-03, Mountain River Townhomes, Request by applicant to continue to September meeting. It was moved and seconded (Bowers/Murphree) to approve the consent agenda and the motion passed unanimously (6-1) with Commissioner Dickey abstaining. 3. STANLEY HEIGHTS AMENDED PLAT, LOTS 2 & 3, STANLEY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, 851 WEST LANE Planner Kleisler reviewed the staff report. The applicant requests to combine two lots into a single lot. The single-family dwelling on Lot 3 has been demolished, with a new house planned for the same general location. Parts of the property would require a wildfire mitigation plan, which would be addressed at the building permit stage. Because this plat does not create any new lots, many standards in the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC), such as adequate public facility standards, do not apply. The current land use is single-family residential, zoned RE-Rural Estate (2.5 acre minimum lot size). Adjacent land uses are also single-family residential. Planner Kleisler stated the application was routed to affected agencies and adjacent property owners, and comments were received from the Water Department and the Utility Department. Staff Findings 1. Legal notice was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette. 2. This plat complies with lot dimension and configuration requirements in EVDC Section 10.4 Lots. The lot also has a legal right of access. a. This proposal complies with applicable section of the Estes Valley Development Code including Section 3.9E "Standards for Review". b. Approval will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to other property in the neighborhood, or in conflict with the purposes and objectives of this Code. Planner Kleisler stated Planning Commission was the recommending body, and the final decision would be made by the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners. Staff recommended approval of the amended plat with conditions listed below. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission August 20, 2013 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall Conditions 1. Reformat plat for recording (remove improvements). 2. Review and approval of Larimer County Engineering (survey review). Requires letter of approval from Larimer County Engineering prior to mylar being sent for recording. 3. Compliance with memo from the Town of Estes Park Water Department dated July 3, 2013. 4. Compliance with Comment #1 in email from Town Attorney White dated August 19, 2013. Public Comment David Bangs/applicant representative stated the applicant has requested the amended plat to accommodate a more suitable building site for a new home. He has been working with the Estes Park Sanitation District for installation of a new sewer main. There will be sewer easement granted along the western property lines, and also along the common lot line between Lots 1 and 2. The existing utilities are along West Lane and fall within the right-of-way. No other utility providers expressed an interest to run along the interior property lines. It was moved and seconded (Bowers /Hills) to recommend approval to the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners of the Stanley Heights Amended Plat of Lots 2 & 3, with the findings and conditions recommended by staff, and the motion passed unanimously. 4. ESTES VALLEY COMPLREHENSIVE PLAN MODERNIZATION Planner Kleisler presented the most recent draft update of the Comprehensive Plan. This update consisted of clarifying the abstract codes that were discussed last month. In an attempt by staff to provide a uniform explanation of land use classifications, it was noticed the classification of "Other" was quite large in some neighborhoods. For example, in the Spur 66 neighborhood, "Other" presented over 1/3 of the total acreage for that neighborhood. After researching the details for the Spur 66 area, "Other" was divided into more specific uses. YMCA of the Rockies is comprised of almost 800 areas, and church land was approximately 64 acres. To conclude, staff will review each neighborhood area to break out the categories when necessary to provide a very clear picture of land uses in the individual neighborhoods. Planner Kleisler also provided a brief update on the Mobility and Circulation Plan. Staff has been working with the Public Works Department on this plan to determine what updates need to be made. The broader categories of road networks, transit, trails, etc. are being reviewed to determine what should be included in the updated Comprehensive Plan in order to provide the best information possible to the largest audience. Planner Kleisler stated the other area being updated were the Economic Indicators. The approach taken by staff was driven by the type of people potentially using the Comprehensive Plan, and why they would need the information it offered. He stated this chapter took a significant amount of staff time to complete. Raw data from the 2010 Census was used, as well as some information from the 2000 Census. Census analysis for the Estes Valley versus Estes Park is challenging. Staff would appreciate feedback from the Commission to determine what information should remain and what should be removed. In explaining the population data, staff talked with a University department specializing in population analysis, to arrive at future population numbers. Planner Kleisler stated there were significant increases in home values from $500,000 to $1 million from 2000 to 2010. There was discussion as to how the numbers were determined and how the analysis could be improved. Comments from the Commission included: it would be interesting to see the same data, only with an adjustment for inflation; it would be helpful to provide the number of housing units in addition to the percentages, as there is value in knowing what the housing inventory looks like. Percentages can sometimes be misleading. 5. REPORTS A. Pre-Application Conferences RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission August 20, 2013 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 1. Estes Park Medical Center North Parking Lot Expansion - Director Chilcott reported the hospital is wanting to expand their north parking lot. They currently own three homes on Stanley Circle Drive. Applications for a Special Review (Location and Extent Review), Amended Plat, and Rezoning would be reviewed by the Planning Commission and Town Board in the next few months. There is a separate application to amend a lease agreement to allow parking in the public right-of-way. Director Chilcott explained part of the existing parking lot is already in the right-of-way, and the amended lease agreement would allow additional parking in the right-of-way. 2. The Sanctuary on Fall River Townhomes - Planner Kleisler reported this proposed development would be across the road from Streamside Condominiums on Fall River Road. The proposal is for four single-family units to be used as accommodations-type rentals. 3. Al Fresco Place Addition Amended Plat - Planner Kleisler reported this application was a proposal to move a property line between two lots. The formal submittal date is undetermined. 4. Stanley Village Resubdivision - Planner Kleisler reported Bank of Colorado proposes to subdivide their lot in Stanley Village. The bank owns the grassy slope between the bank and the greenhouse. Several issues need to be addressed, including impervious coverage. The formal application submittal date is undetermined. 5. Streamside Minor Subdivision - Planner Kleisler reported the property owners are looking to subdivide the property, and are investigating the potential uses of the undeveloped parcel. 6. Mountain Gate Condominiums - Planner Kleisler reported this development on Big Horn Drive near Virginia Drive. There is one remaining parcel that was never officially legally subdivided from the rest of the condominium development. The owners are hoping to sell the land to someone who may want to build a couple of units. The parcel is directly north of Silver Moon Inn and south of Mountain Gate Condos, and would be accessed from Spruce Drive or Big Horn Drive. B. Staff-Level Reviews 1. Craftsman's Corner Development Plan - no update C. Board of Adjustment Reviews 1. Discher Residence Variance - Planner Kleisler reported this variance request was to enclose a porch and build an addition to the deck at the home addressed 978 Sutton Lane. The variance was approved August 6,2013. 2. Lambert Residence Variance - Planner Kleisler reported this variance request would be heard on September 10, 2013. The request is to construct a deck partially within the side setback of the home at 217 Big Horn Drive. D. Town Board Reviews 1. Lake Pines Amended Plat - Planner Kleisler reported the Planning Commission recommended approval to the Town Board, and the Town Board would be hearing this proposal on August 27, 2013. 2. The Meadow Supplemental Condominium Map #2 - Planner Kleisler reported another duplex is complete at The Meadow, this one being 311 and 315 Kiowa Drive. The Town Board would be reviewing the Supplemental Condominium Map on August 27, 2013. E. County Commission Reviews 1. Director Chilcott reported there were no applications for review by the County Commissioners, but she and Planner Kleisler attended their work session and provided an update on the modernization to the Comprehensive Plan. They specifically looked at the economic section. She informed the Commissioners of the new Town representative on the Planning Commission, Charley Dickey. Director Chilcott updated the Commissioners about some preliminary EVDC amendments being discussed; one dealing with micro­ distilleries. She and Planner Kleisler met with Seth Larson from the City of Fort Collins. He conducted research and drafted the code on micro-breweries and distilleries that was adopted by the City of Fort Collins. His research and knowledge will help our staff draft an appropriate code amendment for the Estes Valley. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission August 20, 2013 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 2. Rita Kureija, Director of the Estes Park Housing Authority will be addressing the Town Board at their August 27th Study Session. Director Chilcott would be updating the County Commissioners on attainable housing. F. Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Structure and Transit Facility - Director Chilcott reported September 4-6 the Public Works Department will be hosting design charrettes for the public to attend and comment. Information gathered at these meetings will assist Town Board in making a decision on the design of the proposed parking structure. Commissioner Dickey encouraged the public and the Planning Commissioners to attend and participate in these meetings. There being no further business, Chair Hull adjourned the meeting at 2:07 p.m. Karen Thompson, Reqorjiing Secretary