HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2012-01-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission
January 17, 2012 -1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Commission:
Attending:
Chair Doug Klink, Commissioners Ron Norris, Alan Fraundorf, John
Tucker, Betty Hull, Rex Poggenpohl, Joe Wise
Chair Klink, Commissioners Norris, Fraundorf, Tucker, Hull, Poggenpohl,
and Wise
Also Attending: Director Chilcott, Town Board Liaison Elrod, and Recording Secretary
Thompson
Absent:None
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 was one person in attendance.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes, December 20, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting.
It was moved and seconded (Norris/Hull) to approve the consent agenda as
presented, and the motion passed unanimously.
3. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Director Chilcott reported no new pre-application conferences since the last meeting.
Staff is reviewing a development plan (staff-level decision) for additional units at the Best
Western/Silver Saddle. An amended plat application associated with this project will
come before Planning Commission in February.
Director Chilcott reported the High Pines Amended Plat, owned by the Daily family, is
going before the County Commissioners this afternoon. The Planning Commission
recommended approval in December.
Director Chilcott reported the January 24, 2012 Town Board Study Session will include
discussion of the ADU Problem Statement. Chair Klink and Vice-Chair Tucker will be
attending. Depending on the outcome of the study session a tentative joint study session
with Planning Commission and Town Board could be held in the next month or so.
Director Chilcott reported the February 21, 2012 Planning Commission meeting will
include two presentations: one an update from Estes Park Housing Authority Director Rita
Kurelja; the other an update on projects from Public Works Director Scott Zurn. Mr. Zurn’s
presentation will include projects that have long-term impacts to the community.
Chair Klink reported the Livingston Amended Plat was recently approved by the Town
Board, conditional to recording the utility easement on the plat.
Director Chilcott reported the Board of Adjustment approved the height variance for The
Meadow Condominiums. A Supplemental Map will be heard by the Town Board on
January 24, 2012. There has been discussion with the developers about a possible
modification to the development plan. She assured the Commission that staff will closely
monitor all future applications where building height could be an issue. Care will be given
to ensure proper procedures are followed.
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December 20, 2011
Director Chilcott reported a problem statement and definition of open space will be
presented to the Community Development/Community Services Committee on January
26, 2012. This was initiated by local resident Johanna Darden, with assistance by staff.
There being no further business, Chai ned the meeting at 1:40 p.m.
' Chair
Karen Thompson,M:tecording Secretary