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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2012-12-18RECORD OF PRoUk-bblNGS Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission December 18, 2012 -1:30 p.m. Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chair Doug Klink, Commissioners John Tucker, Betty Hull, Joe Wise, Kathy Bowers, Tom Gresslin, Nancy Hills Chair Klink, Commissioners Tucker, Hull, Wise, Bowers, and Hills Director Chilcott, Planner Shirk, Town Attorney White, and Recording Secretary Thompson, Town Board Liaison Elrod Commissioner Gresslin The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the chronological sequence. Chair Klink called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were four people in attendance. Chair Klink reported Commissioner Gresslin’s term expires December 31, 2012. He has not reapplied for the position. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of minutes, November 20, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. It was moved and seconded (Hull/Bowers) to approve the consent agenda as presented and the motion passed 6-0 with one absent. AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1A & IB OF THE REPLAT OF A PORTION OF LOT 4 AND all of lot 1, STANLEY MEADOWS ADDITION, 610 Big Thompson Avenue Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. This request was a continuation from the October Planning Commission meeting. The application was continued to formalize rights-of- access between the Town of Estes Park and the applicant, Estes Park Sanitation District. Planner Shirk stated a draft easement agreement had been provided to the Town Attorney for initial review. t Additional details about the application can be seen in the minutes from the October Planning Commission meeting. Staff Findings: 1. The Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Sanitation District should negotiate a formal access agreement regarding the existing access to the Town park shops. 2. This proposal complies with applicable sections of the Estes Valley Develoment Code, including Section 3.9.E “Standards for Review” and 10.3 “Review Procedures.” 3. 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. 4. This request has been submitted to reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment. No significant issues or concerns were expressed by reviewing staff relative to code compliance or the provision of public services. 5. Within sixty (60) days of the Board’s approval of the amended plat, the developer shall submit the plat for recording. If the plat is not submitted for recording within this sixty- day time period, the approval shall automatically lapse and be null and void. 6. This is a Planning Commission recommendation to the Estes Park Town Board of T rustees. Planner Shirk stated staff recommended approval with one condition, listed below. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS II Estes Valley Planning Commission 2 December 18, 2012 Public Comment James Duell/Estes Park Sanitation District stated it was best for both entities to work out access rights. He was satisfied with the agreement thus far, and confident and agreement would be reached. Public comment closed. B. C. Staff and Commission Discussion Commissioner Hull stated it was nice to see people work together. Condition 1. An access agreement between the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Park Sanitation District (EPSD) shall be recorded. This agreement shall address the issues raised in the letter from EPSD to the Public Works Department dated November 14, 2012. It was moved and seconded (Bowers/Hills) to recommend approval of the Stanley Meadows Amended Plat to the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees with the findings and condition recommended by staff and the motion passed 6-0 with one absent. REPORTS A. Director Chilcott reported an application for the Kenwood Industrial Park Development Plan was moving forward and would be heard by the Planning Commission in January. Director Chilcott reported no applications have been received for the Board of Adjustment to review. Director Chilcott reported on the proposed Stanley Hotel Pavilion project. The Architectural and Technical Review Committees met and the preliminary package was approved with conditions to be resolved prior to approval of the final package. The Stanley Historic District has a Master Plan, which requires a separate application and approval process other than review by Planning Commission and Town Board. D. Director Chilcott reported she and Planner Shirk met with County Commissioners concerning the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan. All agreed on moving forward with Option 2. Staff will begin working on draft revisions, initially bringing one chapter to the Commission. The intent with future revisions would be to submit several chapters at a time. She encouraged Commissioners to meet with staff and be actively involved with any proposed changes. Director Chilcott reported on December 31, 2012 term expirations for Commissioners Gresslin and Tucker. Both positions are appointed by Town Board, and are for four- year terms. |nterviews were held on December 17, 2012 and the new Commissioners will be appointed by the Town Board on January 8, 2013. Director Chilcott reported the Town Board approved funds for a Code Compliance Officer/Planner I to be hired in 2013. The job opening has been posted in the local papers as well as the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials, and on the Larimer County website. We hope to have the position filled by the end of January, 2013. There being no further business, Chair Klink adjdurned the meeting at 1:45 p.m E. 1 Doug KlinkTChair Karen Thompson, Rdeerding Secretary