HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Estes Valley Planning Commission 2015-07-21Prepared: July 8, 2015
* Revised:
AGENDA
ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
July 21, 2015
1:30 p.m. Board Room, Town Hall
1. OPEN MEETING
Planning Commissioner Introductions — Michael Moon, New County Representative
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
The EVPC will accept public comments regarding items not on the agenda. Comments should not
exceed three minutes.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of minutes, April 21, 2015, Planning Commission Meeting
4. AMENDED DEVELOPMENT PLAN 06-01D, MARYS MEADOW CONDOMINIUMS, TBD Kiowa Trail
and TBD Bemish Court
Owner: Marys Meadow Development Inc.
Applicant: CMS Planning & Development, Inc.
Request: Amendment to approved development plan to construct four (4) duplexes (8
units) on Kiowa Trail in Phase 2, and six (6) single-family dwellings on
Bemish Court in Phase 3.
Staff: Phil Kleisler
5. UPDATE/FEEDBACK ON VACATION HOME AMENDMENTS AS IT RELATES TO LAND USES —
Planner Kleisler
6. DISCUSSION CONCERNING ESTES VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MODERNIZATION
Planner Kleisler
7. REPORTS
A. Estes Valley Board of Adjustment
1. Rusch Residence Variance approved June 2, 2015
B. Estes Valley Planning Commission
1. Riverview Pines Development Plan 2015-03 — Withdrawn by Applicant July 8, 2015
C. Estes Park Town Board
1. Lot 4, Twin View Resubdivision Rezoning, 1650 Avalon Drive approved May 12, 2015
2. EVDC Amendment to allow pet grooming in the CD district approved May 12, 2015
3. Silver Moon Amended Plat, Development Agreement, and Rezoning approved May 26,
2015
4. Marys Lake Replat Amended Development Agreement withdrawn by applicant June 18,
2015
5. Stonebridge Estates Condominiums, Supplemental Map #8 approved June 23, 2015
D. Larimer County Board of County Commissioners
1. EVDC Amendment to allow pet grooming in the CD district approved May 18, 2015
E. Flood Recovery/Mitigation
F. Other
9. ADJOURN
The Estes Valley Planning Commission reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda
was prepared.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
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April 21, 2015
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Commission: Chair Betty Hull, Commissioners Doug Klink, Sharry White, Russ Schneider, Nancy Hills,
Steve Murphree, Wendye Sykes
Attending: Chair Hull, Commissioners Hills, Schneider, White, Sykes, and Murphree
Also Attending: Community Development Director Alison Chilcott, Planner Phil Kleisler, Town Board
Liaison John Phipps, Larimer County Liaison Michael Whitley, and Recording Secretary
Karen Thompson
Absent: Commissioner Klink
Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were two people in attendance. Each Commissioner
was introduced. 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
A. Approval of minutes, March 17, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
It was moved and seconded (Hills/White) to approve the consent agenda as presented and the motion
passed unanimously with one absent.
3. RIVERVIEW PINES DEVELOPMENT PLAN & PRELIMINARY TOWNHOME SUBDIVISION PLAT
Planner Kleisler stated the applicant officially withdrew the application, and will resubmit at a later date.
4. ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT CONCERNING PET GROOMING IN THE CD—
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN ZONE DISTRICT
Planner Kleisler reviewed the staff report. He stated this code amendment would only apply to the CD—
Commercial Downtown zone district. Several months ago, staff received a request by a downtown business
owner with a desire to have a dog-grooming business in the downtown area. In the Estes Valley, dog
grooming businesses are allowed only in the CO—Commercial Outlying zone district. Planner Kleisler stated
this particular proposed code amendment would allow pet grooming in the CD—Commercial Downtown
zone district as an accessory use.
Planner Kleisler stated all property owners in the CD—Commercial Downtown zone district were notified by
mail of the proposed code amendment and today's meeting. A legal notice and press release were
published in the local newspaper. Additionally, staff reached out to other local pet-related business
owners to explain the request and receive initial feedback. Several were opposed to the allowance of pet
grooming in the downtown area. Staff also met with the Colorado Department of Agriculture, who
administers the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act, which includes pet grooming businesses.
Planner Kleisler stated valuable feedback was received from other grooming businesses located in the CO—
Commercial Outlying zone district. Concerning enforcement, he stated the Police Department enforces
much of the Estes Park Municipal Code, and staff found regulations for animal grooming are best left in
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that code rather than the development code. The state health department requires approval of this type
of business. The sanitation district also requires a certain process for this type of business.
Planner Kleisler stated the proposed code amendment would have the following restrictions: 1) permitted
as an accessory use only; 2) service shall not exceed two (2) animals at a time; and 3) shall not include
Animal Boarding. The limit on the number of animals is to ensure a small capacity. The intent is to allow
one animal being groomed, while another is waiting to be picked up. Concerning boarding, staff expects
the waiting animals to be held in crates. No pet daycare will be allowed. Planner Kleisler stated the
Planning Commission was the recommending body for this proposed code amendment, with both the
Town Board and County Commission being the decision-making bodies. The Planning Commission could
recommend approval, make desired revisions, or recommend denial. They could also request it be put on
hold and examined during the process for the downtown neighborhood plan. Director Chilcott cautioned
the Commission the downtown plan would most likely not reach this level of detail, and would have a
lower priority than other items.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Commissioner Schneider requested adding 'at any time' to restriction number three (3), to read "Shall not
include Animal Boarding at any time."
Public Comment
Pam Dewitt/applicant stated the desire was to have a small, clean, organized, and a committed space in
the back of the store. She stated there is a similar business in Golden with a framed and glassed-in
grooming area that takes one animal at a time. She would like to have a similar setup. Guests to Estes Park
have inquired about a grooming station in the downtown area. She estimated it would take approximately
one hour per animal for grooming. The hours of operation being considered are 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
which are the store hours. Her plan is to build a separate glassed-in area specifically for grooming. She
would take walk-ins only.
Christine Kalencki/Town resident was concerned about allowing animal grooming in the downtown area.
She stated other groomers have been forced to locate outside of the downtown area, several have left the
Estes Valley, and others have struggled. She stated it was unfair to other dog groomers in the Estes Valley
to now change the regulations and allow this type of business in the downtown area. She was opposed to
the code amendment.
Donna Elston/Town resident was concerned about the demographics of pet grooming in Estes Park, stating
she did not think the community could support another groomer. She recommended limiting the number
of groomers in the area. She stated noise can be an issue, and overhead expenses can be large. The
sanitation district regulations are strict for this type of business. She was opposed to the code amendment.
Michael Palmington/Town resident has a grooming business near Dry Gulch Road. He wanted to relocate
to East Riverside Drive, but was told it was not zoned appropriately.
Staff and Commission Discussion
Will Birchfield, Chief Building Official, stated the building code addresses sound transmission only for
dwelling units; accommodations, apartments, hallways in residential buildings, etc. It does not regulate
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sound transmission controls for commercial businesses. If the ceiling was removed to try to abate noise, it
could trigger the installation of fire-resistive construction in the entire building. The town has the ability to
require soundproofing either as an amendment to the building codes or the development code.
Comments from staff and the Commission included, but were not limited to: if this amendment was
implemented, any grooming business that complied with the requirements could have a grooming
business as an accessory use in the downtown zone district; all grooming businesses are required to
comply with the state regulations; the Code Compliance Officer would be the person to enforce the
number of animals being held for grooming; code compliance issues would be driven by complaints; the
grooming business must be an accessory use to another pet-related business in the same location; no
changes to the current definition of animal boarding are proposed; noise complaints would be addressed
by the Police Department, as they have sound meters. It should be noted that sound measurements are
taken from the edge of the property line. Director Chilcott stated if the Planning Commission recommends
approval, it could recommend consideration of a building code amendment to require some noise
mitigation. She stated the Board of Appeals is currently reviewing the 2015 International Building Codes
and Local Amendments, with adoption scheduled for the end of 2015. Planner Kleisler stated he would
provide a list of the regulations during the building permit process. Any violations to the EVDC would
require the normal processes and procedures.
It was moved and seconded (Schneider/Hills) to recommend approval of the EVDC amendment to allow
animal grooming as an accessory use to a pet-related business in the CD—Commercial Downtown zone
district, with the addition of the words 'at any time' to the code language concerning boarding; and with
a request for the Town Board to consider an amendment to the building code for noise abatement in
commercial buildings and with the findings and recommendations provided by staff, and the motion
passed 6-0 with one absent.
5. ESTES VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MODERNIZATION
Planner Kleisler stated the Transportation section will be continued due to Senior Planner Shirk's absence.
He stated the Economic section is directly related to the 2010 census data. He provided an interesting
history of the US Census, stating the first US census was conducted in 1790. The boundaries are political
(state, county, etc.) rather than statistical (geographic boundaries), and the Federal government
determines the topics on the census questionnaires. The Estes Valley is a political boundary, and
encompasses more than one census tract boundary. Planner Kleisler explained how the census data is
organized. Census tracts were created to capture a population of 4,000, which is a manageable area to
attempt to contact citizens in person who did not respond through the mail service. Local jurisdictions
have a say in the determination of new tract boundaries when an area grows larger than 4,000 people.
For the Comprehensive Plan modernization, data is compared between 2010 census versus the American
Community Survey (ACS). The US Census tracks the official counts and population totals once every ten
years during a certain point in time. The ACS provides sample estimates and population characteristics on
an annual basis during the entire calendar year.
With the data provided to the Commission, staff regenerated all the graphs to be current with the most
recent data. The documents included in the Planning Commissioner meeting materials will be the basis for
the narrative section of the comprehensive plan over the last couple of decades. Planner Kleisler discussed
the residential construction graph, stating the trend since 2011 is larger single family dwellings, 3000 to
6500 square feet, with higher valuations.
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Staff and Commission Discussion
Comments included but were not limited to: appreciation of staff time to complete this section; desire to
show statistics of full-time residents versus part-time residents; suggestion to have a very definitive outline
or introduction stating why this information is included and how it is to be used; no matter how good your
intentions are, they can be used against you; spikes in building permits and subsequent valuation can
make the numbers look skewed; Commissioners Schneider, Murphree, and White would appreciate a
meeting with staff to further discuss this information. Director Chilcott stated staff could address those
suggestions, and present an analysis for the characteristics of our community that are unique.
Commissioner Schneider is interested in seeing the data that was used to modernize the transportation
section. Director Chilcott stated Planner Shirk was referencing the citizen's surveys that were originated by
Public Information Officer Kate Rusch, and they are statistically valid surveys. Copies of the survey will be
provided to the Commissioners for future reference.
REPORTS
1. Town Board Approvals
A. Director Chilcott reported the Aspire Wellness Complex at the Stanley Hotel Special
Review was approved
B. An easement vacation on Pinewood Lane was approved
2. County Commission Approval
A. AT&T Monopole on Prospect Mountain was approved.
3. Board of Adjustment Approvals
A. A variance request was approved for Backbone Adventures on North Lake Avenue.
B. A variance request was approved for Earthwood Collections on East Elkhorn Avenue to
allow the outdoor sales of merchandise in an area set back from the sidewalk immediately
adjacent to (and owned by) the existing Earthwood Collections.
4. Parking Structure Update
Public Works Director Greg Muhonen provided an update on the status of the proposed parking
structure. He stated the Planning Commission reviewed and approved a parking structure on the
north side of the Big Thompson River, east of the Visitor Center. When the bids came in over
budget, the Town Board authorized the Public Works Department to revisit the idea for the south
side of the river, off of Highway 36. He stated the access is superior to coming off of Highway 34,
there is a substantial reduction in utility conflicts, has a larger footprint and will allow building at a
lower cost per stall with less visual impact. The project has faced several challenges, with one of
the larger ones being the land is partially Town-owned, and partially owned by the Bureau of
Reclamation. Maintenance of the river in the immediate area is one of the BORs concerns.
Director Muhonen stated the project will most likely be heard by the Planning Commission in July
or August, 2015, with hopes for construction to begin in January, 2016. He stated a shortened
construction period was planned with a two-story structure instead of three stories, and will take
approximately eight months to complete. He welcomed engagement and input from the Planning
Commission. There will be additional public outreach with this project. Phase I would increase the
existing 102 spaces to 198 spaces. Each additional floor would add 99 new spaces. The final build
out would triple what is currently there.
5. Flood Recovery/Mitigation Update
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Director Chilcott reported the Town received $105,800 for the Hydrology Study of Fall River, Big
Thompson River, and Black Canyon Creek. This will help determine what the actual flood risk is for
the properties along those rivers.
The Town received a grant for $190,000 for a Downtown Neighborhood Plan. This will be used for
a long-range plan looking at how transportation, land use, floodplain management, etc. fit
together in the downtown area. We will revisit the vision for the downtown area, and further
articulate and/or refine that vision. The RFP will be released soon.
The Town was not awarded the Channel Migration Hazard Zone and Risk Mitigation grant;
however, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) may consider completing some of
those studies.
On April 28, 2015, there will a joint meeting with the Downtown Business Partners, the
Community Development Department, and Insurance Associates. The meeting is geared toward
downtown business owners to inform and educate them on flood insurance, floodplain studies,
mitigation projects, grant updates, and floodproofing measures. Representatives from the CWCB
and FEMA will be attending. The meeting will be held from 8:30 — 10:30 a.m., and will be
streamed live so business/property owners not living in Estes Park can watch the meeting and ask
questions.
6. Term Expirations
Director Chilcott reported Chair Hull and Commissioner Sykes terms expire June 30, 2015. Chair
Hull has submitted her application to the County Commissioners to request reappointment.
Commissioner Sykes will not be living in Estes full-time and will be stepping down from her
position.
There being no further business, Chair Hull adjourned the meeting at 2:45 p.m.
Betty Hull, Chair
Karen Thompson, Recording Secretary
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The Meadow Amended Development Plan 06-01D
Estes Park Community Development Department, Planning Division
Room 230, Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue
PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: 970-577-3721 Fax: 970-586-0249 www.estes.org
ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING DATE & LOCATION: July 21, 2015, 1:30 PM; Board Room,
Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue
APPLICANT REQUEST:
This is a request to amend the above-referenced development plan by
redesigning the final two phases.
STAFF OBJECTIVE:
1. Review for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code
(EVDC);
2. Provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION OBJECTIVE:
1. Review for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code
(EVDC);
2. Conduct a public hearing to consider applicants testimony, public
comment, and Town staff's findings and recommendations; and
3. Consideration of a motion of approval or denial of the application.
LOCATION: The site is located between Mary's Lake Road (County Road
67), Promontory Drive, Kiowa Trail, and Kiowa Drive, within the Town of
Estes Park.
OWNER/APPLICANT:
Mary's Meadow Development, Inc/Owner; CMS Planning and
Development, Inc/Applicant.
CONSULTANT/ENGINEER:
Primary Contact: Joe Coop, Van Horn Engineering
STAFF CONTACT: Philip Kleisler, Planner II
REPORT SUMMARY:
This report describes a request to amend Development Plan 06-01. The
original plan, approved in 2006, was intended to be a co-housing project.
The Planning Commission approved a Minor Modification to the Plan in
2013 to replace the proposed community building with a duplex, a step the
applicant took to move away from the co-housing model. The applicant
now proposes to redesign Phase II and III by completely replacing the co-
housing design with a more traditional duplex and single family home
design. Phase I of the project includes five (5) duplexes, which are almost
complete at this time. The amended Development Plan will decrease the
total units in the project from 35 to 24, which includes:
Unit Type Current Plan Proposed Plan
Single Family 5 6
Duplex 10 18
Multi-family 20 0
Staff reviewed this application for compliance with the Estes Valley
Development Code. Staff finds that if revised to comply with recommended
conditions of approval, the application will comply with applicable
regulations. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the application,
subject to conditions described in the staff report.
CONTENTS
SITE DATA MAP AND TABLE- 3
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & REVIEW PROCESS: 4
REVIEWING AGENCY COMMENTS: 4
PUBLIC COMMENTS 5
STAFF REVIEW: 5
STAFF FINDINGS 10
RECOMMENDATION 10
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SITE DATA MAP AND TABLE:
The 5.06 acre building site is located along Mary's Lake Road, just east of
Mary's Lake Lodge and north of the Kiowa Ridge Subdivision (single family
residential). Figures 1 a and 1 b shown below provides the surrounding land
uses and zoning.
Parcel Number: 34024-38-004 Lot Area: 5.06 acres
Existing Land Use:
Undeveloped/Multi-Family Residential
Partially Proposed Land Uses: No Change
Services:
Water: Town of Estes Park Sewer: Upper Thompson Sanitation
District
Lot Coverage:
Maximum Allowed: 50% Proposed: 31.6%
Hazards/Physical Features Mapped in the project vicinity?
Wildfire Hazard No
Geologic Hazard No
Wetlands No
Streams/Rivers No
Ridgeline Protection No
Wildlife Habitat No
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION & REVIEW PROCESS:
The original Development Plan
was approved in 2006 to
develop thirty-five (35)
residential condominium units
in four phases. The original
concept allowed for 90-degree
parking spaces along the entire
distance of Kiowa Trail.
Owners would park here and
use internal sidewalks to
access their units along Kiowa
Trail and below.
Zoning (Fig. 1a) and Land Uses (1b) within the project of area.
The amended Plan moves
away from the co-housing
model to a more traditional site
design of duplexes and single
family homes. The proposal
allows residents to park in a
driveway or garage at their
home and access the units
below through a dead-end
drive.
The amended Plan decreases
the number of spaces along Kiowa Trail by providing
garages.
This application includes:
driveways and
Development Plan (§3.8):
The purpose of a development plan is to ensure compliance with the
zoning standards and provisions of the EVDC, while encouraging quality
development in the Estes Valley reflective of the goals, policies and
objectives found in the Comprehensive Plan.
Decision-Making Body: Estes Valley Planning Commission
REVIEWING AGENCY COMMENTS:
This request has been submitted to reviewing agency staff for consideration
and comment. Memos are included as part of this staff report.
• Estes Valley Fire Protection District memo dated June 25, 2015;
• Town of Estes Park Utilities Division memo dated June 25, 2015;
• Town of Estes Park Community Development memo dated June 29,
2015,
• Town of Estes Park Public Works memo dated July 13, 2015.
• Upper Thompson Sanitation District memo dated July 15, 2015
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
In accordance with the notice requirements in the Estes Valley
Development Code, legal notices were published in the Estes Park Trail-
Gazette. Town staff mailed notices to property owners within 500 feet of
the property directly notifying these owners of the public hearings
As of July 14, 2015, one (1) formal written comment has been received for
this application. The written comment, included in your packet, opposes
the configuration of Phase Ill due to impacts on the property owner's view
of Mummy Ridge. Written comments will be posted to
www.estes.orq/currentapplications if received after July 14, 2015 and
summarized by staff during the public hearing.
STAFF REVIEW:
Use, Density and Dimensional Standards
The site plan demonstrates compliance with density and dimensional
standards, vehicular access/circulation requirements, and pedestrian
amenities/linkage requirements.
Use (EVDC §4.4)
The proposed Residential use is permitted in the A Accommodations
zoning district. No additional uses are proposed.
Lot Coverage (EVDC §4.3)
Lot coverage represents those parts of the site that are covered by
development that prevents or impedes the passage or absorption of
stormwater (e.g. buildings, sidewalk streets). The proposed plan
increases the lot coverage from 27.3% to 31.6%, a difference of 9,343
square feet. The increase represents an increase in the building
footprints, and the asphalt drives and paths. The proposed modification
does comply with the 50% maximum standard.
Grading and Site Disturbance Standards (EVDC §7.2)
The grading plan must be altered to demonstrate compliance with general
grading standards. Due to the existing slope, the proposed drive to Phase
Ill leads to units 19 and 20 being non-compliant with EVDC grading
standards (§7.2.6.3) by cutting a building pad on the southern end of the
building, while using a substantial amount of fill on the northern side. Staff
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requested that the applicant limit the cut and fill to the maximum extent
feasible. The applicant has proposed changes to Beamish Court that will
bring this driveway and Units 19 and 20 much closer to compliance (see
memo from the applicant dated July 10, 2015). The applicant's memo also
proposes enhancements to the 1:1 slope along the north side of Beamish
Court.
A number of the parking spaces in Phase II will need to be redesigned to
ensure safe access by leveling the spaces.
Landscaping and Buffers (§7.5)
As with the original submittal, the proposed landscaping plan complies with
the EVDC. The applicant is proposing to leave the clump of Aspen trees
west of Unit 18 undisturbed. Staff supports this approach, providing that
the trees do not impact driver and pedestrian visibility at the
Beamish/Kiowa Trail intersection (as detailed in Public Works memo).
Exterior Lighting (EVDC §7.9)
The applicant proposes a small number street lights along Kiowa Trail. The
exact specifications, including pole height, are generally addressed prior to
issuance of Town permits ("construction plans").
Off-Street Parking and Loading (EVDC §7.11)
Kiowa Trail is publically owned, but privately maintained through a
Maintenance Covenant dated February 17, 2006. This unique agreement
was intended to address nearby residents' traffic concerns. While
technically a public road, Kiowa Trail functions more like a private drive,
both in traffic intensity and routine maintenance.
The original, approved plan provided extensive parking backing onto Kiowa
Trail, something typically not permitted on public streets. The proposed
plan decreased the number of such spaces directly along Kiowa Trail by
providing some enclosed garage parking and limited guest spaces for each
unit. Similarly, driveways and garages will be used for all parking for Phase
Ill units.
Adequate Public Facilities (EVDC §7.12)
Adequate services and facilities are available to serve the development.
The design for public facilities will be finalized with construction plans.
Sewer
The applicant proposes an 8" sewer main between the Phase II and Ill
units. Upper Thompson Sanitation District provided comments that a 20'
exclusive easement be provided along the main line and that any
landscaping (especially trees) be prohibited in the easement area. Staff
worked with the applicant to add the recommended condition #6, requiring
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that the Homeowners Association Declarations be amended to include this
prohibition on landscaping in that easement area.
Water and Electric Service
Adequate water and electric service are available to serve the site and is
similar to the original submittal. There were no concerns expressed by the
Estes Park Utilities Department.
Drainage.
The applicant has presented a concept that is intended to retain the
historic drainage patterns on the site. This is accomplished by directing
drainage between the units in Phase II and III through swales, and then
as a sheet flow across Beamish Court into the existing detention facility.
As such, no curb and gutter is proposed along Beamish Court. Some
additional drainage information will be needed with construction plans to
confirm this concept (see Public Works memo). Additionally, Planning
staff are recommending that additional information be added to the plan
to accurately reflect the existing conditions along Kiowa Trail.
Fire Protection.
Two fire hydrants will be installed with Phase II for fire protection. The
Estes Valley Fire Protection District did not express concerns with this
concept. The site is not in a mapped Wildfire Hazard area.
Outdoor Storage Areas, Activities and Mechanical Equipment (§7.13)
As with the original submittal, two (2) trash receptacles will be located along
Kiowa Trail to service Phase II and Ill. These receptacles will be screened
from public view through an enclosure.
Street Design and Construction Standards (Appendix D)
Many standards found in Appendix D are addressed with construction
plans, such as the detailed driveway and sidewalk design, and erosion
control methods. Site visibility at the Beamish Court/Kiowa Trail
intersection will need to be confirmed to ensure the Aspen trees are not
obstructing pedestrian and motorist views.
Minor Modification
In accordance with Section 3.7, the Planning Commission may grant a
Minor Modifications up to a maximum of 25% from certain zone district
standards, provided that the Commission find that such a modification
advances the goals and purposes of the EVDC, and either results in less
visual impact or more effective environmental or open space preservation,
or relieves practical difficulties in developing a site.
The applicant requests a minor modification to EVDC Section 7.11.M, which
requires the following:
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"For premises requiring twenty (20) or more vehicular parking
spaces, bicycle racks facilitating locking shall be provided to
accommodate one (1) bicycle per twenty (20) parking spaces
required or fraction thereof"
The intent of this Section was established to provide alternative modes of
transportation, such as bicycles. Typically, if a development has two-car
garages, staff has assumed that bicycles would be stored inside garages.
Developments that provide a traditional surface parking lot (e.g. Safeway)
have consistently provided bicycle racks. In this case, the applicant is
proposing some surface parking and primarily single-car garages. Because
of the limited garage space, staff assumes that future residents and guests
will utilize bicycle racks.
The proposed site plan is required to provide parking for four (4) bicycles. A
decrease of 25%, per the Minor Modification allowance noted above, would
only decrease this requirement to three (3) bicycles.
Staff has identified a policy of the Comprehensive Plan for the Commission
to consider with this decision:
Community Wide Policies
4.8 Encourage movement toward alternative modes of
transportation.
The Commission needs to make one of the following findings, should you
wish to approve the request:
1. The modification advances the goals and purposes of the Estes
Valley Development Code;
2. The modification results in less visual impact;
3. The modification results in more effective environmental and open
space preservation; or
4. The modification relieves practical difficulties in developing a site.
Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan
The project site is located in the Mary's Lake Planning Sub-area. Staff has
identified several consideration and guidelines from the Comprehensive
Plan that relate this this proposal.
Special Consideration #1: Maintaining the visual quality along Highway 7
will become an important issue as development pressure increases within
the area.
Staff Comment: Per the request of residents within Phase I of this
project, the applicant recorded a "No Building Easement" over much
of the area originally contemplated for development, thus better
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preserving the area along Highway 7. The negative impacts from the
steep northern slope of Beamish Court are also being addressed
with this review.
Special Consideration #6: Open meadow areas make up an important
visual element, especially around Mary's Lake Lodge and the meadow
along the lower portion of Cheley Camp. Preservation of these and other
meadow areas will help to maintain the character of the area.
Special Consideration #8: Mary's Lake Lodge is an historic building.
Development within the immediate area should acknowledge the historic
importance of this building.
Development Guideline #1: Lighting should be kept to a minimum, and use
cut-off fixtures.
Staff Comment: As noted above, the applicant proposes three (3)
street lights along Kiowa Trail. The specific fixture design and pole
height must be approved by the Town during the permitting phase.
Future Plan Revisions
Development plan approval does not obligate a property owner to build the
approved units. The property owner can be discard the plan and submit a
completely different plan for review and approval. Another possibility is that
minor or major changes are made to an approved plan. Depending on the
scale of proposed revisions, those revisions are either reviewed by staff or
the Planning Commission. Unlike revisions approved by Planning
Commission, minor modifications approved by staff do not involve legal
notice publication and neighbor notification.
The process for reviewing revisions to approved plans is described in EVDC
Section 3.7, Minor Modifications. Staff also uses their best judgment to
determine if additional review by Planning Commission is required.
Generally, staff would approve minor modifications of up to ten percent,
minor increases/decreases in unit size that do not affect the required
number of parking spaces, minor shifts in building location, flipping the
location of duplex and single-family units, or conversion of duplex units to
single-family units. Example of changes that would trigger review by the
Planning Commission is a change in unit mix that results in more duplexes
or multi-family units or significant site design changes.
Estes Valley Planning Commission, July 21, 2015 Page 9 of 11
The Meadow Amended Development Plan
STAFF FINDINGS:
Based on the foregoing, staff finds:
1. The application is consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of
the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Adequate services and facilities are available to serve the development.
3. If revised to comply with recommended conditions of approval, the
application will comply with applicable sections of the Estes Valley
Development Code, as described in the staff report.
4. The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for this
application.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends APPROVAL of Development
Plan 06-01D, subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the following affected agency comments:
a. Estes Valley Fire Protection District memo dated June 25,
2015;
b. Town of Estes Park Utilities Division memo dated June 25,
2015;
c. Town of Estes Park Community Development memo dated
June 29, 2015;
d. Town of Estes Park Public Works memo dated July 13, 2015.
e. Upper Thompson Sanitation District memo dated July 15,
2015
2. The site plan shall be amended to accurately show the existing grade
and drainage flow along Kiowa Trail, including how off-site drainage
flows through the area near the existing traffic island.
3. The slope of parking stalls shall be decreased to provide for safe vehicle
access.
4. The site plan shall be amended to reflect the proposed adjustments
detailed in the memo from the applicant dated July 10, 2015. Such
changes require the review and approval of applicable reviewing
agencies.
5. Utility pedestals and boxes north of Unit 18 shall be moved to the west
to accommodate 20-foot clearance for utility truck access.
6. HOA Declarations shall be amended to prohibit any landscaping within
the sewer and electric easement area in Phase II and III, with the
exception of small shrubs within three (3) feet of units.
Estes Valley Planning Commission, July 21, 2015 Page 10 of 11
wk The Meadow Amended Development Plan
Staff Note: The Commission should add the applicable finding about the
Minor Modification (Page 8), if approved.
SAMPLE MOTIONS:
I move to recommend APPROVAL (or denial) of Development Plan
Application 06-01D, as described in the staff report, with the findings and
conditions recommended by staff.
rt Estes Valley Planning Commission, July 21, 2015 Ell The Meadow Amended Development Plan
Page 11 of 11
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P.O. Box 568 • Estes Park, CO 80517
Ph: 970-586-4544 • Fax: 970-586-1049
www.utsd.org
July 15, 2015
Phil Kleisler
Town of Estes Park
P.O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Re: The Meadow
Amended Plat
Dear Phil:
The Upper Thompson Sanitation District submits the following comments for the above
referenced property:
1. The subject property is within 400 ft. of the District's sewer system, requiring an extension
of the collection main. The applicant shall provide drawings showing the location of the
proposed sewer main extension. The sewer system extension shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with Upper Thompson Sanitation District Rules and Regulations.
2. Plans to construct the sewer system extension will require District review and approval in
accordance with Section 6 of Rules and Regulations. The requirements for planning,
easements, preliminary design, final design, construction, as-builts, and maintenance for the
sanitary sewer extension are provided in Section 6 of the Rules and Regulations. Additional
wastewater collection system specifications for use with the sanitary sewer system extension
are provided in Appendix C of the Rules and Regulations.
3. Private lateral sewers shall be constructed in accordance with Appendix B — Lateral Sewer
Specifications of the District's Rules and Regulations. Please include information regarding
the private lateral sewer with the sewer system extension submittal.
4. District personnel will determine plant investment fees due. Plant investment and permit fees
are due before connection is made to the collection system.
Environmental Protection Through Wastewater Collection and Treatment
5. Construction plans that are not signed by the engineer will not be considered as official
construction plans.
6. A Warranty Agreement and an Application for Acceptance of the collection main must be
signed before the District will allow a connection to the system.
7. The District will require a dedicated 20 foot easement exclusive to the main line portion prior
to connection and acceptance of the main line.
8. The District will not allow the placement of any landscaping (especially trees) and the
impounding of water on the easement. Fencing or any other structures on easement must be
designed in a way to allow the access of District vehicles to maintain the collection line.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Respectfully,
Todd Krula
Lines Superintendent
Upper Thompson Sanitation District
Environmental Protection Through Wastewater Collection and Treatment
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Inter-Office Memorandum
To: Community Development
From: Steve Rusch
Date: 6/25/2015
Re: REFERRAL FOR COMMENT: FINAL REVIEW - Lot 4,
Marys Meadow Replat - Amended Development Plan 06-01D
The Utilities Department has the following Development Review comments for
the above application:
The above application is accepted for Utilities Department but not approved as
waterline construction drawings for the water line installation or issuance of any
building permits.
Should project design or scope change during the review process the Utilities
Department reserves the right to request additional information as needed.
Water Division:
Engineer must verify that all units (at the highest point of plumbing) will have
adequate water pressure (higher than 40 psi) in order to remain on the gravity
flow side of the water distribution system versus needing to be on pumped flow
or repressurized.
A Water Main Extension will be required for service, including Fire Protection.
This infrastructure must be installed; testing performed/passed and accepted by
the Division prior to issuance of any building permits. Any project phasing of the
infrastructure must be submitted with the construction drawings for approval prior
to construction. Phased infrastructure must be completed and accepted prior to
issuance of any building permits within the phase
Construction Drawings are required and must be submitted for review, approval
and signatures by the Utilities Director or his designated representative. No
installation of any project infrastructure is allowed until the Construction Drawings
have been signed. All water main lines and easements must be deeded to the
Town of Estes Park. Along with the submission of the construction drawings
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provide the contact information of the firm or person acting as Utility Construction
Manager for the project.
Construction drawings must include:
• Plan and profile to show potential conflicts between water and other
utilities including culverts, show Utility Easement locations when utility is
not in Road Right of Way.
• Metering/Tap location plan (drawing) indicating tap locations and sizes,
water meter locations and sizes, and buildings served by each.
All water line design and construction shall be done according to the Water Utility
Policies and Standards. All water main lines and easements must be deeded to the
Town of Estes Park.
All domestic water service lines are required to have a pressure reducing valve
installed at the point of entry to the building. Applicant must contact the Water
Division (970)577-3625 to discuss additional plumbing requirements.
All water mainlines are required to have a minimum of 10 ft. horizontal separation
from both sanitary sewer and storm sewer. Additionally, water mainlines are
required to have a minimum 4 ft. horizontal separation from all other utilities.
All commercial properties, fire suppression lines, multi-family dwellings and
irrigation are required to have backflow prevention devices installed on the water
service lines, contact Steve Rusch at 577-3625 or sruschestes.org with any
questions regarding the backflow devices or requirements.
A Metering/Tap location plan (drawing) including meter sizing, meter locations,
tap locations and addresses served by each must be submitted to the Water
Division prior to issuance of any building permits.
Engineering must contact the Water Division at 577-3625 for details regarding final
tap and service line sizing prior to any construction.
If any structure is required to have a Fire Suppression System, a detailed
drawing must be turned in to the Water Division noting:
• Location, sizing and type of backflow prevention device(s)
• Engineered flow requirements for the fire sprinkler system, pipe size
based on NFPA Table 10.10.2.1.3, Fire flow produced at a maximum
velocity of 10ft/sec.
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Inter-Office Memorandum
Pipe Size Flow Rate
2" 100 gpm
4" 390 gpm
6" 880 gpm
8" 1560 gpm
10" 2440 gpm
12" 3520 gpm
Spill control method must be shown for proper disposal of discharge from the
relief valve, indicating location and sizing of drainage capable of
accommodating the discharge that could occur.
Fire suppression lines require both a chlorination and pressure test, conducted
by a representative of the Water Division prior to acceptance. Any Fire
suppression line servicing a building from the water main is a private service
line and must be noted as such on the Development Plan and the Subdivision
Plat. Future repair or maintenance required on this service is the sole
responsibility of the property owner. Fire suppression lines require a state
certified fire line installer and must have the appropriate forms completed and
submitted to the Estes Valley Fire Marshall.
All construction and processes shall be in accordance with the provisions of the
International Fire Code (2009 Edition), the International Building Code (2009
Edition) and Town of Estes Park Codes and Standards.
Nothing in this review is intended to authorize or approve any aspect of this
project that does not strictly comply with all applicable codes and standards. Any
change made to the plans will require additional review and comments by the
Town of Estes Park Water Division.
Light & Power:
• Please schedule a required meet at site with Joe Lockhart, Line
Superintendent at (970)577-3613.
• All infrastructure must be paid in advance to the Town of Estes Park. No
Building permits will be approved by Light & Power until such time.
• All new construction must be underground. Trenching & conduit to be
provided and installed by developer to Town specifications.
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• All other material will be purchased from & installed by the Town of Estes
Park.
• All Town of Estes Park Light and Power lines, (Primary/Secondary) must
have a 20 ft. utility easement. This easement can be shared by water,
phone and cable.
• Water must be at least Oft from electric.
• All services must be on the owner's property.
• The size of the service must be shown on the electrical drawings.
• All existing lines must be shown on the electrical drawings.
• Transformers/pen cells must be in an easement, or if possible on the
property line.
• All primary lines must be 4ft deep with red warning tape at 2ft.
• All subdivision must be designed by an electrical engineer.
• All pipes must be schedule 40 gray PVC pipe, if there are more than 4
pipes in a trench then all conduit must be put into a pipe rack.
• Town must have ownership of all road crossings.
• On underground electric services, it will be the electrician's responsibility
to dig them into the transformers or pedestals.
• The electrician will need to schedule with L&P to unlock and open
transformers or pedestals.
• All temporary and permanent electric services will be connected by Light &
Power within 5 business days after the state electrical inspection & fees
are paid.
• Permanent meter sockets must be permanently marked with address or
unit number.
• All spare conduits will be provided by Light and Power and to be installed
by the developer at their cost. Light and Power will not reimburse
contractor or developer for conduit obtained elsewhere.
Nothing in this review is intended to authorize or approve any aspect of this
project that does not strictly comply with all applicable codes and standards. Any
change made to the plans will require additional review and comments by the
Town of Estes Park Light and Power Division.
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Memo Community Development
To: Frank Theis, CMS Planning
Joe Coop, Van Horn Engineering
From: Philip Kleisler, Planner II
Date: June 29, 2015
RE: The Meadow Amended Development Plan — Findings of Compliance with Estes
Valley Development Code (EVDC)
This written analysis includes only those EVDC provisions that apply to this development
proposal. The following are a list of comments which must be addressed in order for staff to
determine that the application complies with the EVDC. Planning staff would like to meet with
you at your earliest convenience to discuss these comments.
Pedestrian Amenities (4.4.D.4, Table 4-8)
- Why are there no sidewalks proposed for Phase Ill?
- Appendix D.V.1.c: Sidewalk should be 8' wide; 5' wide sidewalk is proposed. You have
previously indicated your preference for a 5' sidewalk given the low pedestrian traffic and
existing concrete pan. The Town Engineer may consider this request prior to the
Planning Commission meeting.
Grading standards (§7.2)
1. 7.2.B.3 Cutting to Create Benches
a. Cutting and grading to create benches or pads for additional or larger building
sites or lawns shall be avoided to the maximum extent feasible. The proposed
grading plan appears to be in conflict with this standard for Units 19 and 20. A
long pad is created for the buildings, with at times a substantial amount of fill for
the northern portions (see Figure 7-4). Additionally, staff would like to work with
you to determine any alternative to reduce the cut and fill for the Phase Ill
driveway.
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furnish a soils engineering or geotechnical report per this section or adjust the slope as
needed.
3. 7.2.C.1 Follow Natural Contours: Proposed contours to the east of Unit 11 should be
designed to follow the existing grade (as much as possible).
4. General Comments:
a. Proposed grading contours extend to units 7-10 of Phase I.
Landscaping
1. For the purpose of this specific review, please limit the landscaping requirements to the
area being reviewed (Phase II and III). All required trees and shrubs should be visually
depicted on the plan.
Construction plans must address:
1. 4.4.D.4, Table 4-8:
a. Indicate type of materials used for sidewalks. The internal pedestrian walkways
shall be designed to be visually attractive and distinguishable from driving
surfaces through use of durable, low-maintenance surface materials such as
pavers, brick or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort.
2. 7.5.D.3.e: Trees cannot be within seven (7) feet of buildings.
3. Exterior Lighting:
a. Include unit fixtures, light pole height and design, and photometric plan indicating
foot candles at throughout site and property lines.
b. Written narrative explaining maintenance plan for light poles, including
replacement, in accordance with Maintenance Covenant (recpt. #2006-0020812).
4. Trash enclosure details.
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5. Label man-made slopes greater than 25%.
1. Appendix D.2.F.2: demonstrate compliance with site visibility standards at the
intersection of proposed drive.
2. §7.2.0 Restoration of Disturbed Areas
3. §7.5.D.2.b.3 Root Zones. Trees need to be surrounded by pervious area around 1.5
times the area of the drip line.
4. §7.5.D.5 Standards for Protection During Construction.
5. §7.5.D.3.i No trees shall be planted within 25 feet of intersections
6. §7.5.D.5 Include plan for irrigation
7. §7.11.0 Parking and Loading Area Design Standards (markings)
8. §7.11.J Accessible Parking for Disabled Persons regarding ADA signs and markings,
and slope of parking space and access aisle.
9. §7.13 Outdoor Storage Areas, Activities and Mechanical Equipment. Trash enclosure
materials, colors and design of screening walls or fences shall conform to those used as
predominant materials and colors of the buildings. If such areas are to be covered, then
the covering shall conform to those used as predominant materials and colors on the
building.
10. Appendix D.III.B.9 Driveway Design Requirements
11. Appendix D.I I I.B .10 Driveway Construction Standards.
12. Appendix D.IV.1 Add sight visibility triangles to landscaping plan
13. Appendix D.V Sidewalks, Pedestrian Connections and Trails
14. Appendix D.VI Erosion Control
15. Appendix D.VII Tree and Vegetation Protection During Construction and Grading
Activities
16. Appendix D.VIII Other Requirements, regarding construction plan approval, quality
control, etc.
17. Tree well details
18. Demonstrate positive drainage from buildings.
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ESTES VALLEY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Serving the Residents and Fuituts of the Estes I Wk.), with Superior Fire and Safety Services
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Date: June 25, 2015
Project Identification: The Meadow Development
Referral: The Meadow Development Plan (Amended Development Plan / Phasing)
The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has reviewed the submitted material describing the
proposed project referenced above, and has no comments or concerns (approves) regarding
those plans. However, when future developments and / or changes are made to this area, the
Fire District shall require new plans for review.
All construction and processes shall be in accordance with the provisions of the International
Fire Code (2009 Edition), the International Building Code (2009 Edition) and the Town of Estes
Park Codes and Standards.
Nothing in this review is intended to authorize or approve any aspect of this project that does
not strictly comply with all applicable codes and standards. Any change made to the plans will
require additional review and comments by the Estes Valley Fire Protection District.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Marc W. Robinson
Fire Marshal
970-577-3689
mrobinsonestesvalleyfire.orq
901 N. Saint Vrain Avenue • Estes Park, CO 80517 • P-970-577-0900 • F-970-577-0923
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PUBLIC WORKS
To: Phil Kleisler
From: Kevin Ash, PE, Public Works Engineering Manager
Date: July 13, 2015
RE: Kiowa Trail — Mary's Meadow Amended Development Plan
Phil — Public Works recommends approval of the May 28th, 2015 submittal of the Mary's
Meadow Development Plan submittal. We offer the following conditions:
Transportation:
1. Traffic Update Letter — May 27 th, 2015, done by Van Horn Engineering
recommends no additional traffic modifications to the Mary's Lake Subdivision as
a result of this development. The proposed density is 2/3 of the originally
approved plan. Required off-site improvements to Highway 7/Mary's Lake Road
have been completed.
2. Approved in 2006 - Kiowa Trail is a privately maintained drive — in public right-of-
way. Unit parking and multiple driveway access points in a public owned right-of-
way would not typically be approved.
3. Slope arrows on the sidewalk appear to be going the opposite direction.
4. Site distance triangles should be provided. Clump of Aspens at the intersection
of Beamish Court/Kiowa Trail should not create a safety concern.
5. Applicant is required to submit and get approval of Final Construction Plans
before construction of any transportation related infrastructure.
Drainage:
1. Drainage Compliance Letter submitted and stamped by John Spooner from Van
Horn Engineering, May 27th, 2015. New drainage plan contributes an additional
9,343 sf of impervious area to the site detention ponds. This increase is
mitigated because the original drainage plan included 12,000 sf of impervious
area on Kiowa Drive and sidewalk contributing to detention. The Grading Plan
should include contours, spot elevations and flow arrows to confirm this.
2. Drainage between the buildings along Kiowa Trail is consolidated in a swale to
flow between the buildings. Grading detail should be provided to ensure this
runoff flow successfully gets between the units to the north and does not pond up
in the middle common area.
3. Beamish Court does not have any drainage runoff control structures (no curb —
no inlets, etc.). Consolidated runoff between the buildings will release across
Beamish and flow into the pond at random points. The Grading and Drainage
Plan should address these point discharges.
4. Drainage in right-of-way along Kiowa Trail should stay in the right-of-way and not
spill into the development. Spot elevations and flow arrows should be provided
to show conformance to the approved Overall Drainage Plan.
5. Detention pond volumes and structures were last certified in 2007. This should
be updated to confirm volumes are still adequate and drainage infrastructure is
still effective.
6. Applicant is required to submit and get approval of Final Construction Plans
before construction of any storm drainage related infrastructure.
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lain & Sabina McWhinney
345 Kiowa Dr.
Estes Park, CO 80517
Estes Park Planning Commission
Amendment Development Plan (06-01D)
Lot 4A, Marys Meadow Replat
CMS Planning & Development
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SCAO MUNITY_DEVELOPMENT
July 20, 2015
Dear Members of the Estes Park Planning Commission,
On March 4 th 2011 an Easement Grant was put in place (see attached) with Larimer County. It
restricts any building to 125' from Kiowa Tr. and states that "Grantor (Marys Meadow
Development LLC) shall be permitted to construct and maintain a series of detention ponds and
surface water containment ditches and canals. Provided however, such surface water
containment facilities shall be constructed of natural materials and have natural vegetation so
as to maintain the natural appearance of the area." The Amendment to the development plan
under review will extend into this area. The second row of homes and the road are in the no
build zone. It is not a detention pond nor a water containment ditch or canal and it does not
have natural vegetation or materials. Therefore the Amendment under review violates the
Easement Grant and has no legal standing.
When we bought our home on 345 Kiowa Dr. we made it a condition of purchase that only 1
row of homes would be built along Kiowa Trail. We were assured by Mr. Theiss, Mr. Tawney,
our realtor Mr. Hanson, both before and after purchase that this was the case. Other buyers,
who purchased years after we did were under the same assumption (see letters you received),
due to the representations made by the representatives of CMS Planning & Development,
Marys Meadow Development LLC. Under the Uniform Commercial Code (US Contract Law) an
oral contract, especially when made after a written contract is in force is just as binding as a
written contract. Allowing a second row of homes on Bemish Ct. would be a breach of contract.
Besides the legal concerns stated above, there is a great loss of quality of life for us. We came
to Estes Park because we wanted to get away from the tight living conditions of a city. We love
nature and adore the wildlife the Meadow has to offer. This home has been our dream. All of
that will be lost with the new Amendment of the development plan. We feel deceived and
mislead by Marys Meadow Development / CMS Planning and its representatives. We sincerely
hope that the city and its Planning Commission will not support that families who choose to
invest in Estes Park are having this type of experience. There has to be an Ethical standard
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under which business in the Town of Estes Park is conducted. lithe new plan with the second
row is put in place we will be forced to sell our home or pursue expensive legal action.
Additionally, we wish to highlight major concerns with the Developer's approach to the
management of Construction Phase activities. Additional homes only extend the nuisance.
During the course of the most recent construction (Units 9 & 10) the following issues of public
safety and environmental impact were noted and reported.
Unsafe working practices at heights — lack of fall protection, edge protection, appropriate
access, lifting and hoisting procedures.
Materials management — Lack of suitable lay down areas and segregation of materials storage.
Failure to adequately "tie down" stored materials resulting in impact damage to surrounding
structures and nature.
Waste management — inadequate provision for disposal of construction waste, packing
materials and the like resulting in trash being scattered throughout the area.
Public Safety — adequate segregation of the public from construction activities. Health hazard
posed by unrestrained Portable Toilet Facility leaking. Danger to life and property resulting
from "storage" of roofing shingles (60Ib bag) on peak of roof for a period of over 2 months —
this item was highlighted repeatedly and ultimately resulted in significant damage to our
property from a strike.
Nuisance — Noise from construction activities during "non-traditional" work hours (early
morning, nights & weekends). Extreme noise from loose construction materials (roofing and
siding).
The failures noted resulted in damage to our personal cars caused by cement spillage and to
our home in the form of replacement of broken window and siding.
Based on the above stated points we respectfully ask for the Estes Park Planning Commission
to disallow the Amendment Development Plan.
Sincerely
Sabina & lain McWhinney
MEMO
RE: Amended Development Plan
TO: Current Homeowners & Buyers
FROM: Frank Theis - CMS Planning
DATE: August 15, 2013
You should have recently received a notice from the Town of Estes Park Community
Development Department informing you that we filed for a Minor Modification of the
Development Plan for The Meadow. You can see the application on the Town's website,
if you go to the Community Development Department's current applications.
The reason for this modification is to change the approved plan, which has four
duplexes and a common building in Phase I. This amendment replaces the common
building with another duplex, resulting in Phase I having 10 units in five duplexes with
detached garages. Three duplexes have been built, and are owner-occupied. Of the
remaining two duplexes in this phase, two of the four units pre-sold. There is no
change to the layout of drives, parking, and buildings.
We are not changing the old, approved plan for future phases at this time. It has to be
changed in the future, because the No-Build Easement, filed with Larimer County,
won't allow construction of the lower units on the approved plan. However, the process
of a Major Development Plan Modification, which includes a Re-Plat of the property,
typically takes over six months. We are doing the Minor Modification now, because it
can be done by mid-September, and we can start construction on units 9 86 10 by
October. Rick & Dawn James have Unit 9 under contract to close in the Spring of next
year, so we need to get started on construction as soon as possible.
We are planning to submit the Major Modification, which will move all of the units out
of the no-build easement, this winter. You will all have an opportunity for in-put on
the plan.
I've attached a copy of the no-build easement. Please call me at (970) 231-6200 if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
Frank Theis
CMS Planning
The Meadow — Statement Of Intent
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EASEMENT GRANT
Fhe Easement Grant is made by Marys Meadow Development, LLC, a Colorado Limited
Liability Company, hereinafter referred to as "Grantor" and The Meadow at Estes Park
Condominium Owners Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the The Meadow".
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follows and hereafter referred to as the "Property":
Lot 4A, Marys Meadow Replat, Larimer County, Colorado
B. The Property has been dedicated to The Meadow Condominiums, a Condominium
Common Interest Community.
C. The Grantor wishes to grant and The Meadow wishes to receive an easement preserving
the view of condominium units in The Meadow Condominiums, over and across that part of the
Property as shown on the attached Exhibit A.
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1. GRANT OF EASEMENT. The Grantor hereby grants to The Meadow and all
condominium unit owners in The Meadow Condominiums, their successors and assigns, as a
permanent dedication for the use and benefit of owners of condominium units in The Meadow
Condominiums, that Grantor, its successors and assigns, shall not build any buildings or structures
within the area shown on Exhibit A, to preserve the view of condominium units over and across the
portion of the Property shown in Exhibit A.
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3. RESTRICTION ON DEVELOPMENT. The parties state and agree that this easement
supercecles any rights Grantor may have by virtue °fatty approved Development Plan with the Estes
Valley Planning Department and Commission. Grantor, its successors and assigns, agree to not build
the units permitted by such Development Plan. However, Grantor shall be permitted to construct and
maintain a series of detention ponds and surface water containment ditches and canals. Provided
however, such surface water containment facilities shall be constructed of natural materials and have
natural vegetation so as to maintain the natural appearance of the area shown in Exhibit A. This
Easement shall also survive any Replatting of the Property as described in Article EI B of the
Condominium Common interest Community Declaration of The Meadow Condominiums, and shall
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be a restriction upon any future development plans applicable to the Property.
4. ENFORCEMENT. Either party may enforce this instalment by appropriate action and
the prevailing party in any such enforcement proceedings shall be entitled to recover their costs and
reasonable attorneys fees.
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TO: Estes Park Community Development Department,
SUBJECT: Mary's Meadow Amended Development Plan 06-01D
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
We purchased a condo in 2012 when the first phase of the Meadows was just a couple of years young.
We fell in love with the area, its wide open space with abundant wildlife, and amazing views of Mummy
Mountain and Mary's Lake.
We understand that development in certain areas is crucial for Estes Park's continued growth, but this
project and its phases were undefined at best, and poorly communicated to us as future home owners
back in 2012.
The plans being reviewed by the Estes Valley Planning Commission on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 1:30 PM
are phase 2 of the development, (four duplexes [8 units] on Kiowa Trail). At the time we were in the
process of purchasing our unit, the developer casually mentioned the possibility of more condos being
built along Kiowa Trail, but was unclear and vague as to any definite plans.
Phase 3, or the surprise phase, as we like to call it, is the development of six single-family units and a
road leading to the units on the east side. We would like to express our concern over this phase. From
our point of view it doesn't make much sense. These units will be architecturally different than all the
other units, and they will literally be squeezed into an area that's not really suitable for additional
housing. This phase will degrade the serenity of the area, take away valuable open space, and affect the
natural wildlife that frequents the meadows.
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to voice our opinions.
Tim & Bonita Pruch
321 Kiowa Drive
Estes Park, CO 80517
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Mary's Meadow Development
July 3, 2015
Town of Estes Park
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Re: The Meadow Amended Development Plan
Meetings With Neighbors
Mary's Meadow Development has had numerous meetings with property
owners neighboring The Meadow Condominiums regarding our plans for
Phases 2 863, including the following:
1) Morgan Mulch, owner and operator of the hotel facilities at Marys Lake
Lodge.
2) David LaSalle and Rick Loy, President and Vice-President of the Marys
Lake Lodge Condominium Owners Association. Both of their wives
attended the meeting, but they hadn't received any comments from other
owners at that time.
3) Lindsay Lamson, owner of Rocky Mountain Resorts, property manager
for the Marys Lake Lodge Condominium Owners Association.
4) All nine of the condominium owners in Phase 1 of The Meadow.
5) Ray and Teri Kuehn (by telephone), the owners of the single-family
residence on the southeast corner of Kiowa Drive and Kiowa Trail, which
is the house closest to Phase 2.
A few of the condominium owners in Phase 1 of The Meadow have expressed
concerns about the proximity of the units to their units, and the effect on their
views. Otherwise, the people we met with expressed support for reduction in
density and addition of open space. We have not received any other requests
for meetings or information.
Sincerely,
Frank Theis
MARY'S MEADOW DEVELOPMENT P. 0. BOX 416 ESTES PARK, CO 80517 (970) 231-6200
CMS Planning & Development
July 10, 2015
Town of Estes Park
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Re: The Meadow Amended Development Plan
Response to Staff Findings
After reviewing the Town Staff's Findings of Compliance with the Estes Valley
Development Code of our plans for The Meadow Phases 2 & 3, we have the
following comments:
1) There are no sidewalks planned for Phase 3, because there are only six
units, and we think the 20-foot-wide drive, with no parking allowed,
provides a safe and functional alternative for pedestrian traffic. Also, we
would like to limit the amount of pavement in order to maximize the open
space and natural feel of the area.
2) The grading plan for Units 19 and 20, and the road serving them, can be
changed to allow for two feet less fill at the northeast corner of Unit 19,
by increasing the slope on the road from 4% to 5% and from 10% to
12.5%. The finished floor elevation on Unit 19 would be 8094.5. The
maximum fill for the building would be 2 1/2 feet, while most of the
building would be cut into the natural grade.
3) The maximum fill under the road would be reduced to six feet, and the
slope on the north side of the road would be reduced to a 3:1 slope
instead of 1:1 slope. A short section of the road nearest to the detention
basin would have a 1:1 side slope.
4) Unit 20's finished floor elevation would be lowered to 8094, much closer
to the existing grade.
5) The proposed slope to the west of Unit 19 won't exceed 33%. The
proposed slope to the east of Unit 11 will be changed to match the
existing grade.
I hope this addresses staff's concerns regarding the proposed site plan.
Sincerely,
Frank Theis
CMS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT P. O. BOX 416 ESTES PARK, CO 80517 (970) 231-6200
Mary's Meadow Development
July 3, 2015
Town of Estes Park
Community Development Department
P.O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Re: Construction Site Maintenance Plan
As part of the Amended Development Plan, Mary's Meadow Development agrees
to maintain clean construction sites for all building construction in Phases 2 86
3 of The Meadow. The work shall include:
1) All construction materials will be stored in a neat manner and in a
location least visible to neighboring residents.
2) Any construction debris, such as plastic wrapping, product packaging,
and ordinary trash, will be picked up daily and disposed of in an
approved construction dumpster.
3) Construction materials which are subject to being blown around by high
winds, such as plywood, shingles, and siding materials, will be stored in
a manner to prevent any material blowing away from the immediate
building construction site.
4) If required to screen unsightly material storage or contain blowing
materials, a construction fence will be installed.
5) No roofing materials will be stocked on a building's roof, unless the roof
is prepared for immediate installation.
6) The meadow, Phase 1 of The Meadow, and other downwind properties
will be policed for construction debris on a regular basis.
MARY'S MEADOW DEVELOPMENT P. O. BOX 416
ESTES PARK, CO 80517 (970) 231-6200
pkleisler@estes.org
From: Karen Thompson <kthompson@estes.org >
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:34 AM
To: Phil Kleisler
Subject: Fwd: impacted Homeowner Comment to Current Application: Kiowa Trail - TBD - Marys
Meadow Amended Development Plan 06-01D
Needs to be added to public comment for the PC notebooks and put on the web.
Karen Thompson
Executive Assistant
Community Development Department
Town of Estes Park
Phone: 970-577-3721
Fax: 970-586-0249
kthompsona,estes.org
Forwarded message
From: DWJ Trust <dwjtrust@centurylink.net>
Date: Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 3:29 PM
Subject: Impacted Homeowner Comment to Current Application: Kiowa Trail - TBD - Marys Meadow
Amended Development Plan 06-01D
To: planning@estes.org
Estes Valley Planning Commission:
We are writing to comment on the following Current Application: Kiowa Trail - TBD - Marys Meadow
Amended Development Plan 06-01D.
We are owners in The Meadow Development. Our condo is in Phase 1, Unit #9 which is 351 Kiowa Drive.
We do not have any concerns with the development of Phase 2 which consists of 8 units in four duplexes on
Kiowa Drive.
We do have concerns with the development of Phase 3 which consists of 6 single-family units on Beamish
Court. Our main concern is the proximity of the proposed development in Phase 3 to our home.
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The commitment made by the Developer & Builder when we purchased Unit #9 was that there would be
development in Phase 3, but the development would not block our view of the Mummy Mountain Range &
Mary's Lake from our upper level deck. The commitment made to us was that the upper peak of the roof on the
Phase 3 building was to be at or around the level of the deck floor so that we could enjoy the Mountain &
Mary's Lake views while sitting on our deck chairs on our upper level deck. Based on a review of the proposed
development plan in the Current Application and the survey stakes in the Meadow Area, it is clear that the
proximity of the Southernmost single-family unit on Beamish Court in Phase 3 is too close to our home and the
elevation of the roof line is not at or around the level of the deck floor and instead at a higher elevation that
would substantially block our view of the Mummy Mountain Range & Mary's Lake from our upper level patio
deck. Not only is the Southernmost single-family unit on Beamish Court in Phase 3 too close to our home, but
based on an observation of the survey stakes, the proposed building is too close to the utility lines and utility
line easement.
Our recommendation is that the Developer & Builder move the Southernmost building farther north so that it
will not be too close to our home (and the utility easement) and ensure that the roof line of the proposed
buildings will not block our view of the Mummy Mountain Range & Mary's Lake while sitting on our deck
chairs on our upper level deck.
We would further request that Developer & Builder consider changing the design of the buildings in Phase 3 to
single story buildings which are more desirable to our growing retirement population. One viable option to
maintain the square footage in a one story building is to make them one story patio homes with the common
wall at the garages of each building.
We thank you in advance for your time and consideration of our comments.
Please confirm receipt of our comments.
Sincerely,
Richard & Dawn James
351 Kiowa Drive (Unit #9 in Phase 1)
Estes Park, CO 80517
2
STATEMENT OF INTENT
Revised 6/11/15
Development Plan Amendment
THE MEADOW CONDOMINIUMS
Lot 4 — Mary's Lake Replat
The subject property is 5.062 acres located between Marys Lake Road and Kiowa Trail east of Marys Lake
Lodge. This property has an approved Development Plan for 35 residential condominium units. The first
phase of the development has been completed with 10 units in 5 duplexes.
The approved plan has twenty-five units in three phases remaining to be built. This amendment reduces
the number of units by 11 to 14 in two phases.
The changes that are being proposed:
CURRENT PLAN AMENDED PLAN
1) Total Project Area 220,500 sf 220,500 sf
2) Average Slope 6.8% 6.8%
3) Total number of Units 35 24
a. Single 5 6
b. Duplex 10 18
c. Multi-Family 20 0
4) Density Requirements:
a. 6 Single x 9,000 sf
b. 18 Duplex x 6,750 sf
c. Total Area Required
Net Density
5) Parking:
a. Spaces Required
b. Spaces Provided
54,000 sf
121,500 sf
175,500 sf
9,187.5 sf/Unit
2.25/Unit x 24 Units = 54 Spaces
36 Garage + 57 Other = 93 Spaces
6) Lot Coverage 69,610 sf or 31.6%
(50% allowed)
CMS PLANNINC; & DEVELOPMENT P.O. BOX 416 ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (970) 231-6200
ZONING This property is zoned A-Accommodations, under which Single-family and Two-family dwelling
units are Permitted by Right.
PHASING
Phase 2 consists of 8 units in four duplexes on Kiowa Trail. It includes installation of all sewer and electric
mains, and the upper gas and water mains.
Phase 3 consists of 6 Single-family units on Beamish Court. It includes the lower gas and water mains,
and the construction of Beamish Court.
ACCESS & PARKING
Kiowa Trail was approved and built as a private drive in a public right-of-way in 2005-2006. Based on
neighborhood input, this road layout was intended to allow public access, while discouraging too much
traffic. It provided parking for Lot 4 units directly on the road, which is allowed for a private drive.
However, it also allowed for unit parking in the right-of-way, which is normally not allowed. This unusual
plan was developed and approved by the Town to satisfy neighbors' concerns.
Kiowa Trail and the Right-Of-Way have to be maintained by the owners of Lots 2 and 4, as described in
the attached Maintenance Covenant.
In order to ameliorate any code conflicts created by the approved road plan, this amendment reduces
the parking directly on Kiowa Trail from 34 to 16 spaces. The driveways to the one-car garages are
shared, so there are only four driveways onto Kiowa Trail. As a private drive, Kiowa Trail is not subject to
minimum curb cuts, driveway separation, backing restrictions, landscape buffers, and parking setbacks
normally required for public roads.
UTILITIES
Utilities remain the same as the current plan. Main lines and easements have been relocated to fit the
amended plan.
LIGHTING
Three parking area light fixtures are included in the amended plan. They are located on the Kiowa Trail
parking. There are no common light fixtures on Beamish Court.
LOT COVERAGE / OPEN SPACE
This amendment creates a much larger, dedicated open space than the current plan.
DRAINAGE
There are no changes to the approved drainage plan. The detention basins have already been built.
TRAFFIC
This amendment reduces traffic generated by this development by 31%, 24 residential units instead of 35
residential units.
WAIVERS
The applicant is requesting waiver of the bike rack requirement, since this is essentially a low density,
single-family residential development, not a destination or multi-family development.
CMS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT P.O. BOX 416 ESTES PARK, COLORADO 60517 (970) 231.6200
STATEMENT OF INTENT
Prepared 5/27/15
Development Plan Amendment
THE MEADOW CONDOMINIUMS
Lot 4 — Mary's Lake Replat
The subject property is 5.062 acres located between Marys Lake Road and Kiowa Trail east of Marys Lake
Lodge. This property has an approved Development Plan for 35 residential condominium units. The first
phase of the development has been completed with 10 units in 5 duplexes.
The approved plan has twenty-five units in three phases remaining to be built. This amendment reduces
the number of units by 11 to 14 in two phases.
The changes that are being proposed:
CURRENT PLAN AMENDED PLAN
1) Total Project Area 220,500 sf 220,500 sf
2) Average Slope 6.8% 6.8%
3) Total number of Units 35 24
a. Single 5 6
b. Duplex 10 18
c. Multi-Family 20 0
4) Density Requirements:
a. 6 Single x 9,000 sf
b. 18 Duplex x 6,750 sf
c. Total Area Required
Net Density
5) Parking:
a. Spaces Required
b. Spaces Provided
54,000 sf
121,500 sf
175,500 sf
9,187.5 sf/Unit
2.25/Unit x 24 Units = 54 Spaces
30 Garage + 57 Other = 87 Spaces
CMS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT P.O. BOX 416 ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (970) 231-6200
ZONING This property is zoned A-Accommodations, under which Single-family and Two-family dwelling
units are Permitted by Right.
PHASING
Phase 2 consists of 8 units in four duplexes on Kiowa Drive. It includes installation of all sewer and
electric mains, and the upper gas and water mains.
Phase 3 consists of 6 Single-family units on Beamish Court. It includes the lower gas and water mains,
and the construction of Beamish Court.
ACCESS & PARKING
Kiowa Trail was approved and built as a private drive in a public right-of-way in 2005-2006. Based on
neighborhood input, this road layout was intended to allow public access, while discouraging too much
traffic. It provided parking for Lot 4 units directly on the road, which is allowed for a private drive.
However, it also allowed for unit parking in the right-of-way, which is normally not allowed. This unusual
plan was developed and approved by the Town to satisfy neighbors' concerns.
Kiowa Trail and the Right-Of-Way has to be maintained by maintained by the owners of Lots 2 and 4, as
described in the attached Maintenance Covenant. This amendment reduces the parking directly on
Kiowa Trail from 34 to 16 spaces.
UTILITIES
Utilities remain the same as the current plan. Main lines and easements have been relocated to fit the
amended plan.
LIGHTING
Two parking area light fixtures are included in the amended plan. This is one less than the current plan.
LOT COVERAGE / OPEN SPACE
This amendment significantly reduces Lot Coverage, and creates a much larger dedicated open space
than the current plan.
DRAINAGE
There are no changes to the approved drainage plan. The detention basins have already been built.
TRAFFIC
This amendment reduces traffic generated by this development by 31%, 24 residential units instead of 35
residential units.
WAIVERS
The applicant is requesting waiver of the bike rack requirement, since this is essentially a low density,
single-family residential development, not a destination or multi-family development.
ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 (970) 231-6200 CMS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT P.O. BOX 416
ESTES VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
Type of Applicator)
Development Plan I— Boundary Line Adjustment Condominium Map
r Special Review r ROW or Easement Vacation r Preliminary Map
r Rezoning Petition r Street Name Change f" Final Map
r Preliminary Subdivision Plat r Time Extension r Supplemental Map
r Final Subdivision Plat ,P( Other: Please specify
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Project Name
Project Description
Project Address
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Parcel ID #
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Existing Sanitary Sewer Service r EPSD
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Service r EPSD
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Site Access (if not on public street)
Are there wetlands on the site?
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Primary Contact Information
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Name of Primary Contact Person
Complete Mailing Address
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3 copies (folded) of plat or plan
1• 1" X 17" reduced copy of plat or plan
X Digital Copies of plats/plans in TIFF or PDF format emailed to
planning@estes.org
Please review the Estes Valley Development Code Appendix B for additional submittal requirements, which
may include ISO calculations, drainage report, traffic impact analysis, geologic hazard mitigation report,
wildfire hazard mitigation report, wetlands report, andfor other additional information.
Town of Estes Park .4. P.O. Box 1200 170 MacGregor Avenue Estes Pork. CO 80517
Community Development Deportment Phone: (9701 577-3721 .6 Fox: (9701 586-029 www.estes.org/Communit'Developmenl
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APPLICATION FEES
For development within the Estes Valley Planning Area, both inside and outside Town limits
See the fee schedule included in your application packet or view the fee schedule online at:
www.estes.oro/ComDev/Schedules&Fees/PlanninqApplicationFeeSchedule.odf
All requests for refunds must be made in writing. All fees are due at the time of submittal.
MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION
Article 65.5 of Title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes requires applicants for Development Plans, Special Reviews,
Rezoning, Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plats, Minor Subdivision Plats if creating a new lot, and Preliminary and Final
Condominium Maps to provide notice of the application and initial public hearing to all mineral estate owners where the surface
estate and the mineral estate have been severed. This notice must be given 30 days prior to the first hearing on an application
for development and meet the statutory requirements.
I hereby certify that the provisions of Section 24-65.5-103 CRS have been met.
Names:
Record Owner PLEASE PRINT
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Signatures:
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
► I hereby certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that in filing the application I am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owners of the property
10. In submitting the application materials and signing this application agreement, I acknowledge and agree that the
application is subject to the applicable processing and public hearing requirements set forth in the Estes Valley
Development Code (EVDC).
11‘. I acknowledge that I have obtained or have access to the EVDC, and that, prior to filing this application, I have had the
opportunity to consult the relevant provisions governing the processing of and decision on the application .
The Estes Valley Development Code is available online at
hltp://www. estes.orq/Corn DeviDevC ode
111. I understand that acceptance of this application by the Town of Estes Park for filing and receipt of the application fee by
the Town does not necessarily mean that the application is complete under the applicable requirements of the EVDC.
10. I understand that this proposal may be delayed in processing by a month or more if the information provided is
incomplete, inaccurate, or submitted after the deadline date.
O. I understand that a resubmittal fee will be charged if my application is incomplete.
Ilk• The Community Development Department will notify the applicant in writing of the date on which the application is
determined to be complete.
to- I grant permission for Town of Estes Park Employees and Planning Commissioners with proper identification access to
my property during the review of this application.
Po I acknowledge that I have received the Estes Valley Development Review Application Schedule and that failure to meet
the deadlines shown on said schedule may result in my application or the approval of my application becoming null and
void. I understand that full fees will be charged for the resubmittal of an application that has become null and void
Reviseo 2013.0627 KT
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STATISTICAL INFORMATION:
1 GROSS PROJECT AREA - 220500 SF OR 5.062 ACRES
NET PROJECT AREA 220.500 SF OR 5.062 ACRES
2 NUMBER OF UNITS PROPOSED
AVERAGE SLOPE - 6.8%
3 PROPOSED PRINCIPAL USE IS RESIDENTIAL:
SINGLE FAMILY LAND AREA PER UNIT - 9,000 - 6 PROPOSED
DUPLEX LANG AREA PER IMO - 6,750 - IN PROPOSED
TOTAL LAND AREA USED 9.000(8)46750(18) 175.500
40 UNITS ALLOWED IF DEVELOPED FULLY WITH MAD FAMILY USE
122 TARS ALLOWED IF DEVELOPED WITH ACCOMMODADONS USE
4 PROJECT NET DENSITY - 220,500/24 - 9,1E173 SF/UNIT
5 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED - BASED ON RESIDENTIAL USE
TWO PER UNIT + 0,25 FOR GUESTS - 2.25.24 - 54
THREE MUST BE ACCESSIBLE WITH 1 VAN ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SPACES PROVIDED - 87
40 SPACES IN THE GARAGES. 20 IN FRONT OF PHASE 2813 GARAGES,
27 SPACES IN PARKING AREAS. ONE OF WHICH IS VAN ACESSABLE
AND ALL OF THE PHASE 2813 GARAGE SPACES WILL BE CAR ACCESSIBLE
6. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT - 30' )}(DROP OVER DIE
LENGTH OF THE BUILDING) - NOT TO EXCEED 40'
7, LOT COVERAGE - 69.619 DR 11.6%
BLOC FOOTPRINTS 53.007
ASPHALT DIODE 81 PARKING = 29.385
CONCRETE PATHS & PATIOS 6,41E1 (505 ALLOWED)
Development Plan for The Meadow
Modification #4
Phase 2 & 3 Change and Eliminate Phase 4
of Lot 4A, of Mary's Meadow Replat
a Portion of Section 2, Township 4 North,
Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. Town of
Estes Park, County of Lorimer, State of
Colorado
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VESTED RIGHTS STATEMENT
APPROVAL OF DNS PLAN CREATES A VESTED PROPERTY RIGHT PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE 60 OF TOLE 24, CRS_ AS AMENDED. PHASING PLAN:
PHASE ONE: COMPLETE
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• UNITS 11-16
• ALL OF THE SANITARY SEWER INCLUDING SERVICE STUBS
• AU. OF THE TELEPHONE. ELECTRIC & CARLE INCLUDING SERVICES STUBS AND
LIGHT POLES
• THE DOMESTIC WATER FROM THE MAN TAP ON MARY'S TAKE RD TO THE
WEST THEN SOON ALONG MORA CT, THEN EAST TO THE TEMPORARY HYDRANT
DE FIRE HYDRATES ON KIOWA CT WILL BE INSTALLED MO SE/DACE STUBS TO
UNITS 11-18 BILL BE PROVIDED
• KIOWA CT WILL BE ALTERED AS NECESSARY AT THE SIDEWALK CONNECTIONS
AND DEARTH CT. ALONG WITH ORNEWAYS NECESSARY FOR UNITS 11 THRU 10
• ALL Or THE SIDEWALKS.
• All. OF THE LANDSCAPING ALONG KIOWA CT
• SOUTH TRASH CONTAINER
DIE INDMDUAL UNITS AND THOR LANDSCAPING ALL BE DONE ON AN AS
PERMITTED/CONSTRUCTED BASIS
PHASE THREE
• UNITS 19-24
• THE DOMESTIC WATER ALONG BEARISH CT. THE TEMPORARY HYDRANT WILL
BE MOVED TO IT'S PERMANENT LOCATION NEXT TO THE FIRE TRUCK TURNAROUND
ALONG WTH SERVICE SILOS TO UNITS 19-24.
• THE GAS ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF UNIT 11 AND 24, THEN NORTH ALONG
BEARISH CT
• NORTH TRASH CONTAINER
STANBARD TYPE 2 CAIRO AND GUNTER WITH TIN' WIER
3. COMPACTED ASPHALT IN PLACE
4' COMPACTED CLASS 5 AGGREGATE ROAD BASE
WITH FINES OR MANIERE,
COMPACTION WILL RE TO 9511 OR BETTER
COMPACTED SUB BASE MATERIAL FREE Of
ORGANIC MATERIAL
TYPICAL DRIVEWAY CROSS-SECTION
NO SCALE
STANDARD SIDEWALK
NO SCALE
20' AIDE RICHT
MOTORIZED THAL EASEMENT
PROTECT NOTES:
t, THIS SITE PLAN IS REPRESENTATIONAL ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE
CONSTRUED AS A LAND SURVEY PLAT NOR AN IMPROVEMENT SURVEY
PLAT,
2. ZONING FOR LOT 4A IS ACCOMMODATIONS 00. SETBACKS ARE SHINN
AS 15' FROM SIDE 1.01 LINE 15' FROM KIOWA MAR AND KIOWA DRIVE AND
25' FROM MARES LAKE ROAD.
3. All REWIRED DAPROVENTENTS SHALL BE COMPLETED DR GJARANTEED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EON SECTION 7.12 AND 10.5.K.
4. THE OWNER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR HANDICAP
ACCESSIBILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S.A. MD I.B.C.
S. ALL WALKWAYS AND DRIVES SHALL BE HARD SURFACED
6. TRASH DUMPSTERS SHALL BE SECURED AGAINST BEARS AND OTHER
ANIMALS. FENCES FOR THE TRASH ENCLOSURES SHALL CONFORM TO
THOSE PREDOMINANT MATER...LS AND COLORS Of THE BUILDINGS
7. °ELUDES ARE SCHEMATIC, THE ACTUAL. LOCATORS HELL BE FIELD FIT
AT THE THE OF INSTALLATION.
B. LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE SHALL BE DESIGNATED IN THE FIELD PROR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF EXCAVATION. GRADING. OR CONSTRUCTION 0611.1
CONSTRUCTOR BARRIER FENCING CR SOME OTHER MEMO) APPROVED BY
STAFF
9 ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING SHALL BE SHIELDED AND DOWNCAST WITH
LUMINAIRES MOUNTED NO HIGHER THAN 15'. AS FER ESTES VALLEY
DEVELOPMENT COUE.
10. ALL BUILDINGS ALL HAVE A WOODEN PLACARD WITH THE LINT
NUMBER DESIGNATION ON DIE FRONT OF THE BUILDING FAONC DIE
DRIVEWAY OR CENTRAL AREA. AS APPUCABLE. THE UNITS ACCESSED
THROUGH THE CENTRAL AREA HILL HAW THE UMTS POSTED AT THE
ENTRY FROM THE PARKING AREAS, THE ADDRESS LAYOUT IS YET TO BE
DETERMINED.
IT. ALL SAME UNIT SEDATE LINES SHALL BE 1' COPPER FOR WATER. 4'
PVC FOR SEVER, Or PED FOR GAS. 2,1r CONDUIT FOR ELECTRIC. 2'
CONDUIT FOR TELEPHONE AND I CONDUIT FOR CABLE. NOTE THAT ALL
ELECTRIC MANN LINES ALL HAVE A e CONDUIT FOR 1 PHASE
THROUGHOUT THE DEVELOPMENT. TELEPHONE MAIN ALL HAVE e AND
CABLE MAN WILL HAVE r CONDUIT THROUGHOUT AS WELL
12. PARKING LOT STRIPING AND HANDICAP DESIGNATIONS ALL BE DONE IN
ACCORDANCE WIN THE 1.1.U.T.C.D. CODE. SIGNS SHALL BE PLACE ON THE
OTHER ODE OF THE SIDEWALK FROM THE HANDICAP SPACES
13. ALL POSTAL ADDRESSES ALL RE DELIVERED TD THE CLUSTER BOX
LOCATED ALONG KICIVIA CHIVE. ADDITIONAL BOXES ALL BE ADDED TO
SERVICE THIS DEVELOPMENT.
14. PER SECTION 7.13, 'CONDUrt. METERS. MOS AND OTTER EOUIPTMENT
ATTACHED TO THE BUILOING OR PROTRUDING FROM THE ROOF SHALL RE
SCREENED. COVERED OR PANTED TO MINIMIZE VISLIAL IMPACTS.'
15. MAINTENANCE OF ON-STE DRAINAGE FACILITES IS THE RESPONSIBIUTY
OF THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCADON OR THE PROPERTY OWNER.
16. THE UNITS. CRUDES, AND LANDSCAPING IN TILE PROPOSED PH ASE
AREAS WILL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION CF OTHER PHASES
AS BEST ABLE 10 CONTROL SITE DISTURBANCE AND FINISH DEVELOPED
AREAS.
17. THE ASPEN GROVE TO THE NORTH OF UNIT 10 ON LOT 4A SHALL BE
STARED OFF WITH CONSTRUCTOR FENCE AND BE WITHIN A UNITS OF
DISTURBANCE,
CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL:
THE UNDERSIGNED. BEING THE OWNERS. 00 HEREBY AGREE THAT THE REAL
PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THE APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
FILED HEREWITH, AND AS SHOWN ON THIS STE PLAN SHALL RE SUBJECT TO THE
FRONTONS OF 111LE 17 CF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,
COLORADO AND ANY OTHER °ROMANCES OF THE TENN OF ESTES PARK.
COLORADO PERTAINING THERETO.
MARY'S MEADOW DEVELOPMENT, INC.
BY GREG H. COFFMAN, PRESIDENT
PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATE:
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE ESTES VALLEY PLANNNING COMMISSION ON
THIS DAY OF 20
MANNING COMMOTION CHAR ATTEST
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Development Plan for The Meadow
Modification #4
Utility Plan
of Lot 4A, of Mary's Meadow Replat
a Portion of Section 2, Township 4 North,
Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. Town of
Estes Park, County of Lorimer, State of
Colorado
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10' CONTOUR
2' CONTOUR
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SIT ELEC CONSTRUCTION PLAN
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BUILDING SETBACKS
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Grading and Drainage Plan
of Lot 4A, of Mary's Meadow Replat
a Portion of Section 2, Township 4 North,
Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. Town of
Estes Park, County of Lorimer, State of
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1. AU. DISTURBED AREAS SMALL SE RESTORED AS MATURAL-APPEARING
LAND FERIAS. ROTH C111166 THAT BLEND IN MTH AEVACE141 UNDISTURBED
SLOPES. MENU, ANGULAR ERANSMONS AND LINEAR SLOPES SHALL SE
AVOIDED.
2. ALL AREAS DISTURBED BY GRADING DOLL BE REVEOETATED *RHIN
ONE GROWING SEASON AFTER CONS-1163010M USING A SW)STAFERAL
MIXED STAND OF NAT& OR ADAPTED GRASSES AND GROUND CRIERS.
THE DENSITY OF NE REESTABLISHED GRASS VEGETATION AMER ONE
GROWING SEASON SHALL BE ADEQUATE TO PRE/ENT SOIL EROSADIA AND
IMASION OF WEEDS
3. ALL PORTMAN OF THE SITE WHERE DUSTING VEGETATNE COVER IS DAMAGED CR REMOVED, THAT ARE NOT OTHERWISE COVERED WITH NEW
IMPROVEMENTS, SHALL BE SUOCESSRALY IMTEUETATIX W111-1 A
SUBSTANTIAL MIXED STAND OF NATN/E OR ADAPTED BASSES AND GROUND
COVE/TS.
1. ON UM MADE SLOPES OF 25% OR GREATER. PLANT MATERIALS 6111I
DEEP ROOTING CHARAGTERMTCS SHALL BE SELECTED THAT WILL 111146/ME
EROSION AND REDUCE SURFACE RUNOFF. ALL MAN LODE SLOPES
GREATER THAN 50% TO BE MULCHED AND NETTED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
STA/NU/AWN AND RE-VEGETATION.
5 TO THE EsExtuum ERENT FEASIBLE, TOPSOIL THAT IS REMOVED
DURING CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE STOCKPILED AND CONSUMED FOR
LATER USE ON AREAS REQUIRING REVEGETATION OR I/NOW/APING, SUCH
AS MIT AND rill SLOPES.
6. NO TREES OR VEGETATION SHALL BE REMOVE!) OUTSIDE THE
APPROVED UNITS OF DISTURBANCE.
7. CONFER TREES SHALL BE 5710 AS 509 EIGHT FEET TALL AND 30%
AT SIX FEET TAIL AT PLANTING. DECIDUOUS TREES SHALL BE SIZED AS
509 AT FOUR INCH C.M.PER MID 509 AT TWO INCH CALIPER PLANTINC.
SHRUBS SHALL BE 5 CALLON CONTAINER OR LARGER AT PLANTING.
a. ALL PLANE MATERIAL SHALL NEST THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
NURSERYMEN SPECIFICATION FOR NUMBER 1 GRADE AND MINI. COMPLY
WITH THE QUALIFY STANDARDS OF THE COLORADO NURSERY OCT. 110.1
35, ARTICLE 26, C.R.S., AS AMENDED
9. ALL LANDSCAPES SHALL INCLUDE A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING
AUTOMATED SPRINKLER SYSTEM WIT11 morvieuaL Sam urrEs FOR NON
11161 AREAS.
10. REQUIRED LANDSCAPING SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN A HEALTHY.
GROWING CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. THE PROPERTY 01614ER IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULAR IRRIGATING, PRUNING, REEDING, MOWING,
HERTILLSING, REPLACEMENT OF PLANTS IN POOR GONOMDIA AND OTHER
MAJNTENANCE Of ALL PuernaGs AS NEEDED.
IT. ALL TREES SHALL BE STARED OR EDITED APO 4616,1.0 TO PROTECT
FROM WILDLIFE DAMAGE NO CHAIN LINK FENCING SHALL BE ALLOYED TO
PROTECT LANDSCAPING FROM WILDUFE DAMAGE
12. DEPARTIAENT OF WILDLIFE SHALL NOT BE RMPONSIFILE FOR DAMAGE
BY WILDLIFE
13. THIS SITE PLAN IS REPRESENTATIONAL ONLY. IT IS NOT TO Of
FIA CONT.
STRUED AS A LAND SWANEY PLAT NOR AN INFINNENENT SURVEY
PLANTING REQUIREMENTS: PER WORKSHEET
IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE. 1 TREE AND 3 SHRUBS FOR EVERY I IMO SF OF
IhIPERNOUS EDT AREA
69.610 Sr: 33 TR= AND 116 SIM%
840 8L STREET FRONTAGE: I TREE PER 75 UNEAL FEET MID 1 SHRUB
PER 10 UNEAL FEET OF STREET FRONTAGE
852 FEET EAST BOUNDARY REQUIRES 34 TREES AND 85 SHRUBS:
NON-ARTERIAL STREET FRONTAGE 1 TREE PER 40 LINEAL FEET AND 1
SHRUB PER 15 LINEAL FEET OF SI KIM FRONTAGE
588 FEET REWIRES II TREES ANO 39 SHRUBS
PARKING LOT REOUREMEMS, NON-ARTERIAL 51141EL I TREE PER 30
LINEAL FEET AND I SHRUB PER 10 UNEAL FEET OF STREET FRONTAGE
BD FEET REQ0IR6 3 TREES AND a SAIRIMS
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Development Plan for The Meadow
Modification #4
LANDSCAPE PLAN
of Lot 4A, of Mary's Meadow Replat
a Portion of Section 2, Township 4 North,
Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. Town of
Estes Park, County of Lorimer, State of
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Development Plan for The Meadow
Modification #4
Fire Truck Turning Templates
of Lot 4A, of Mary's Meadow Replat
a Portion of Section 2, Township 4 North,
Range 73 West of the 6th P.M. Town of
Estes Park, County of Lorimer, State of
Colorado
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May 27, 2015
Whom it May Concern
John A. Spooner, P.E.
Storm Water Management Comments
Development Plan for The Meadows
Modification Number 4
LAND SURVEYS
SUBDIVISIONS
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
IMPROVEMENT PLATS
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
SANITARY ENGINEERING
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
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VAN HORN ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
The Developer is currently proposing modifications to the development plan for the above referenced
project. A number of storm water management plans were developed over the years to properly design
the detention storage located on the lower elevations of this current development. Note that these
detention basins are sized to carry and detain flow from Mary's Lake Lodge and The Promontory
developments in addition to the Meadows development. All this analysis was summarized in a final
design report entitled:
"Final Combined Storm Water Management Plan
For Mary's Meadow Development,
The Promontory Development and
Mary's Lake Lodge". Dated January 2006
Further calculations were presented in a 1/15/2009 report (as clarified in a letter of 3/25/2009).
In these studies, five sub-basins were used to delineate the runoff from The Meadows development.
Currently the proposed development in drainage area 1 has been constructed along with the construction
of all the detention ponds and associated drainage facilities. The as-built pond volumes and drainage
structures were certified in a certificate dated 11/6/2007.
The drainage area designated as 1 in the study included a strip containing 1/2 the road and the
sidewalk/grass along Kiowa Drive adjacent to the garages/houses built in area 1. The strip (impervious
area of 20' x 600' = 12,000 square feet) as constructed does not drain into the development and thus the
actual impervious area in the development is reduced by the 12,000 square feet.
The development plan as proposed then shows an impervious area of 60,267 square feet while the new
proposed plan shows an area of 69,610 square feet — an increase of 9,343 square feet. Thus the increase
now proposed is less that the 12,000 square feet reduced from the original study. The conclusion is
reached that the new development plan will not impact the drainage on the lots and that the detention as
originally proposed is adequate.
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May 27, 2015
Kevin Ash
Public Works Civil Engineer
Town of Estes Park
RE: Mary's Lake Subdivision - Mary's Meadow Traffic Update Letter
Dear Kevin,
This letter is to provide an update to the traffic engineering situation and predicted trips
associated with this submittal of the redesign of phases 2 and 3 on Lot 4A of Mary's
Meadow Replat.
In looking back through the paperwork, there was a Traffic Impact Report and Analysis
written by Steve Tuttle (with SHE Consultants) dated December 6, 2004.
In that analysis, Mr. Tuttle suggested road improvements that have since been
constructed to the Mary's Lake Road and Highway 7 intersection (namely, a left hand-
north bound to west turning movement-turn lane). Mr. Tuttle's suggested
improvement(s) were based on a predicted build-out for the entire site being 50 units, and
specifically Lot 4A (this submittal) having 35 accommodation residential condominium
units. This submittal for Lot 4A is much less dense than the prediction was based upon
with only 24 (9 less) of the same type units proposed. Therefore, the predicted traffic
impact from redesign of phases 2 and 3 of Lot 4A is much less than predicted with the
original approved study.
To be fair, there is one more phase to construct on Lot 2A of Mary's Meadow Repiat in
which 15 units were originally proposed and considered in the original traffic analysis
and impact study. Once plans for that last phase on now vacant property are developed,
the combined unit count for Lots 2A and 4A should not exceed 50 units unless a revised
traffic study is performed.
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One more thing to consider regarding traffic impact of the entire site, is a proposal
(submitted last month) to add one unit to Lot 7 (which was originally proposed for zero
units). This still leaves a potential 25 units on Lot 2A to stay below the maximum
number of units taken into account with the original traffic impact study.
Attached with this submittal is a development plan to show the access, grading, layout
and density, both existing and proposed, as exhibits to this letter. Upon your review of
these materials, Joe Coop, or l will be happy to answer any questions you might have
regarding traffic or other civil engineering or surveying matters. The main point to
consider with this submittal of the redesign of phases 2 and 3 on Lot 4A of Mary's
Meadow Replat, is that the proposed unit density is at about 2/3 of that which was
proposed in the original traffic study.
Sincerely,
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Lonnie A. Sheldon, Colorado PE and PLSNo. 26974 .
for Van Horn Engineering and Surveying Inc. 4 .5
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Colorado Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Mary's Meadow"): . of Col,..,,A,T
A. Mary's Meadow is the owner of Lots 2 and 4, of Mary's Lake Replat of Lots 2, 4, 5 &
Outlot A of Mary's Lake Subdivision, County of Larimer, State of Colorado (hereinafter "Lots 2
& 4");
B. Mary's Lake Replat creates and establishes a public roadway, identified as Kiowa Trail,
which is an interior roadway connecting Promontory Drive on the north, with Kiowa Drive on the
south.
C. A condition of Town of Estes Park approval of the Mary's Lake Replat, is that Kiowa
Trail shall be privately maintained, and that the owner of Lots 2 & 4, its succmsors and assigns, shall
be responsible for maintenance of Kiowa
D. Mary's Meadow hereby establishes a plan for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of
Kiowa Trail, the apportionment of the costs thereof and agreements concerning the methods of
determining the need for improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of One Dollar and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the following grants,
agreements and covenants are made:
1. The Owner establishes a plan for the maintenance and repair of Kiowa Trail, as follows:
a. Each of Lots 2 & 4 to which this Maintenance Covenant shall be appurtenant, shall
share equally in the cost of repair and maintenance of Kiowa Trail and the adjacent
sidewalk. Maintenance and repair shall include only those activities consistent with
maintenance (snow plowing, sidewalk clearing, patching, re-striping, sealcoating and
cleaning and maintaining drainage culverts, etc.), and shall not include activities
designed to alter, change or improve the roadway.
b. Each of Lots 2 & 4 to which this Maintenance Covenant shall be appurtenant, shall
share equally in the cost of non-routine repair and maintenance of Kiowa Trail. This
shall include activities (e.g. repaving), which are designed to enhance or prolong the
functional life of the roadway.. Non-routine repair and maintenance shall be
implemented only upon the unanimous approval and agreement of all the owners of
Lots 2 & 4; provided, however, that in the event the owners of Lots 2 & 4 are not in
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PLEASE RETURN TO THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK;
ATTN: TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
P.O. BOX 1200
ESTES PARK, CO 80517
agreement as to the need for non-routine maintenance, written certification of a
Professional Engineer that non-routine maintenance is necessary, shall be conclusive
and the professionally recommended repair or maintenance shall be undertaken and
completed within six (6) months of the date o f the Professional Engineer certification
of need.
c. Routine snow plowing shall be contracted for such that Kiowa Trail and its adjacent
sidewalk shall remain accessible on a year round basis. Sidewalks and roadways
shall be maintained consistent with general Town of Estes Park maintenance
standards. Culverts shall be cleaned as needed to prevent overflow.
d. Any changes or improvement to Kiowa Trail or attendant curbs, gutters, culverts or
signs, shall be implemented only upon the unanimous approval and agreement of all
the owners of Lots 2 & 4. In such event, the owners shall also agree upon the
allocation of the cost of construction prior to the commencement of any such
improvements. Any changes or improvetnents to Kiowa Trail or attendant curbs,
gutters, culvert or signs, shall be further subject to review and approval of the Town
of Estes Park.
e. In the event that the Owners of Lots 2 or 4, shall fail or refuse to pay their prorata
share of the costs and expenses of repair and maintenance, interest shall accrue
thereon at the rate of 18% per annum. Other owners shall have the right to claim a
lien against the delinquent owner's Lot to secure the payment of all sums due and
payable. Such lien may be evidenced by a written notice setting forth the amount, the
name of the owner and the legal description of the Lot, and shall be signed by one or
more of the other Lot owners. Said lien may be foreclosed by suit, power of sale, or
in any other manner permitted by applicable law.
f. The location of Kiowa Trail shall not be relocated, expanded, altered or diminished
without first obtaining the written consent of all of the parties hereto. Any alteration
of Kiowa Trail shall be subject to review and approval by the Town of Estes Park.
g. If the surface of Kiowa Trail is damaged or disturbed by a person or persons, or in
connection with construction activities, or installation or repair of utilities, the Lot
owner or other concern causing such damage shall restore the surface of Kiowa Trail
to its prior condition. Restoration will be the sole expense of the person or persons
causing such damage.
2. All provisions of this instrument, including the benefits and burdens, run with the land
and are binding upon and inure to the heirs, assigns, successors, tenants and personal representatives
of the owners of Lots 2 & 4, including any condominium or coop housing associations formed for
purposes of development or administration of property rights attendant thereto.
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3. Any party may enforce this instrument by appropriate proceedings in a court of competent
jurisdiction. Any prevailing party in such enforcement shall be entitled to recover the costs and
reasonable attorneys fees incurred in such litigation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has signed this Easement Agreement this /11 day
of February, 2006.
Mary's Meadow Development, inc.
A Colorado Corporation
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antes W. Tawney, President
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF LARIMER )
The foregoing document was acknowledged before me this / • day of February, 2006 by
James W. Tawney, President of Mary's Meadow Development, Inc.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: /l--,43- goo9
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Estes Valley Planning Commission
From: Philip Kleisler, Planner II
Date: July 21, 2015
RE: Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan Modernization
Objective:
Receive Planning Commission comments on the Chapter Two of the Estes Valley
Comprehensive Plan: Planning the Valley's Future
Present Situation:
The Planning Commission and Town Board directed staff to modernize the Estes Valley
Comprehensive Plan. Six modernization options were considered and Option 2 was
selected:
Option 2: Review and update facts, remove obsolete references, remove
information that is no longer relevant
What has been accomplished since Option 2 was selected?
As directed, staff continues to work on Option 2 to modernize the Estes Valley
Comprehensive Plan, presenting drafts as completed for review and comment.
Table 1: Chapter Status
Chapter Status
Letter of Introduction I Complete
1: The Planning Process August: Initial Draft Presented
September: Final Draft Presented
2: Planning the Valley's Future July: Initial Draft Presented August: Final Draft Presented
3: Economic Overview September: Draft Presented
October: Final Draft Presented
4: Land Use V Complete
5: Mobility and Circulation
September: Draft Presented
October: Final Draft Presented
Due to staffing levels, this chapter be being
completed by Id party consultant.
6: Community-wide Policies I Complete
7: Neighborhood Plans I Complete
Action Plan V Complete
Appendix 1: Economic Profile
V March: Initial Discussion
V April: Draft Presented
August: Final Draft Presented
Appendix 2: Resource Information August: Final Draft Presented
Proposal:
The attached chapter, Planning the Valley's Future provides a primer on some key
upcoming issues facing the community. Much of this narrative is conceptual and policy
related. As such, staff has primarily updated the statistical information.
Staff requests guidance from the Planning Commission about the following questions:
1. Does the section "Trends Likely to Affect the US" adequately address emerging
trends? Staff replaced this section in its entirety, leaving the existing language with a
str-kethretigh for reference. The tables, citations and formatting all needs to be finalized,
so this discussion should be centered on content.
2. Have any factors in the section "Larger Context, Critical Forces Influencing the
Estes Valley" changed since the last update? Does the Commission wish to add,
delete or edit any of these points.
3. What is missing? While reviewing the attachment, was there anything that the
Commission believes should be included but is not?
Advantages:
N/A
Disadvantages:
N/A
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A. Planning The Valley's Future
MASTERING CHANGE
Communities all over the nation have embarked upon efforts to reflect upon their
accomplishments, their continuous challenges, and upon visions of things to come. This
represents the effort both to restore historical links of vibrant community life and to
guarantee community survival in the complex, turbulent years of a fast-changing
environment.
Planning, revitalization schemes, renewal efforts, crisis response, alternative options,
impact analyses and plans all represent new forms of mobilizing people and resources
to create safe and vibrant communities.
Purposeful change in a community happens in several ways. There is strategic planning,
which starts with a community's mission and develops a plan for objectives to be
achieved within a period of time; and visioning, which looks at the past, present and
future as a coherent study of change and as a mechanism for being inspired and
thinking about today's realities. By combining data and judgment, and analyzing trends,
preferable futures evolve through a systematic process of public involvement. Through
this effort the Estes Valley developed the central mechanism for a community-based
planning process.
There are two basic directions through which one can approach the study of Estes Park
and at the same time forecast potential developments and their impacts:
Through an historical, econometric, "predictive" model, we can ask ourselves what
trends, events, or forecasts can be made with regard to existing or emerging social,
political, economic, and technological situations that may lead to probable future states.
One moves from the present (with knowledge of the past) towards the future.
The second direction is a "normative" approach. It involves describing preferred futures
and desired goals and objectives about the future. Normative forecasting compares an
analysis of the present community with idealized or desired future states of the
identifying the means to achieve desired futures.
These general principles and explanations are important if the proposed plan is to be
understood as part of a larger context of transformation, and of rapidly changing socio-
demographic and economic circumstances. There are really no "perfect" plans. Plans
must be flexible, changeable, modular, and capable of adapting to changing times.
RECOGNIZING TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Three important premises will guide our effort to understand the trends and
developments affecting the future of Estes Park.
Trend is not destiny, i.e., we can -- indeed we must -- interact with our destiny. While
futures may not be predicted, futures can be created.
Projections often tend not to be borne out. We have very few surprise-free conditions.
Therefore, communities must develop the capacity to work with contingency and
flexibility.
We rarely have the information or the time and resources to be able to make exact
predictions. Therefore, it is better to be approximately right than precisely wrong. We
need to decide and operate within a framework of reasonable approximation, especially
in fast-changing, multi-constituency environments.
TRANSFORMATIONS CHARACTERIZING AMERICAN SOCIETY
Change permeates every aspect of our lives. Political and social institutions are in
constant flux, social values are shifting radically and moral and ethical standards are
coming under continuous attacks. In this context, there are five major transformations
that characterize American society today:
1. Increasing societal complexity and interdependence which, at the same time,
may contribute to the vulnerability of the social system.
2. Increasing number of natural and economic events, which may ultimately test
the resiliency of the community.
3. The rapidity of change.
4. The search for a more equitable system in determining who benefits and who
pays.
5. We need to proactively solve our problems before they grow even bigger, or
their effects become irreversible.
TRENDS LIKELY TO AFFECT THE U.S. IN THE NEXT Two DECADES
A number of specific global and national trends arc listed in Chapter One. Recent
repofts (sec ifI particular John L. Petersen's "The Road to 2015", 1994) suggest that
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Family settings in which children grow up will cause continuous problems for social
competitiveness of the U.S. economy.
discernible minority groups and, given current trends, most Hispanics and Asians will be
geographically clustered in only a few states.
Problems will increase related to health, limitations of routine activities, jobs, etc.
The aging of the population will increasingly affect everyone. As support structures
At both local and regional levels, population will concentrate in fewer ar
Fron-tRange),. -IR such growth ar as, people will experience traffic congestion, the need
to replace aging infrastructures, and demand for specialized workers.
1. Rapid growth in older population )
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050 the population under 18 and work-age
population (18-64) will decrease, while the population that is aged 65 and older will
grow by up to 24 percent. This change in demographics will be more pronounced in
foreign-born populations.
As a result of this demographic change, businesses will likely receive more employment
interest from the older population, which brings with it advantages and disadvantages.
According to the Department of Labor, "the health care costs of older employees is
disproportionately high and, since many will have more seniority than younger workers,
they may receive higher pay and qualify for longer vacations." However, older
employees are less likely to move or undergo an accident. 2
2. Evolving Preferences toward Connectivity, Mobility and Housing 3
Consumers will continue to use many different devices to stay connected at home, work
and around cities. Devices at home will continue to transform simple tasks such as
heating and cooling a house. Automated work environments will expand the flexibility
of remote offices and unified communication around the country and world. Cities will
likely continue to provide services through e-governance, smart transportation systems,
e-learning and mobile banking.
Preferences along generations are also taking hold across the country. For example,
millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) generally prefer smaller housing units in
connected and walkable urban areas, embrace technology and ethnic diversity, and
often prefer public transit to car ownership.
1 Colby, Sandra L. and Jennifer M. Ortman, Projections of the Size and Composition of the U.S. Population: 2014 to
2060, Current Population Reports, P25-1143, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC, 2014.
2 https://www.dol.gov/oasam/programs/history/herman/reports/futurework/conference/trends/trendsl.htm
3 http://www.investinbsr.com/ipaforum/wp-content/uploads/lain-Jawad-IPA-Forum-2014-Presentation.pdf
3. Climate Change
Local communities are vulnerable to the many risks posed by a changing climate. The
social and financial impacts will need to be addressed locally. As such, many
communities are integrating land-use and transportation planning into municipal
climate action plans. The City of Fort Collins Climate Action Plan sets specific target
goals for community leadership, recycling, energy, green building and transportation,
with the ultimate goals of:
• Reducing emissions 20% below 2005 levels by 2020; and
• Reducing emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2050.
Local actions such as this have and will continue to grow across the Country and State of
Colorado.
4. Change in Demographics
The U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly in future decades than in the
recent past. However, by 2044, more than half of all American are projected to belong
to a minority group and by 2060, nearly one in five of the nation's total population is
projected to be foreign born 4.
CHANGING VALUES, BELIEFS AND DEMOGRAPHICS IN COLORADO
In the book, Choices for Colorado's Future, six changing values and emerging beliefs are
described as likely to affect potential futures in the state. This study suggests that in the
coming decade, citizens will make different choices for themselves, their lifestyles, the
economy and politics than they did in the last decade. Emerging values and beliefs
include principles of sustainability, ecology, knowledge as more valuable than material
goods, consumerism, questions of human development and equity, and yearning for a
common vision of a just, equitable and ethical society.
Following the release of the 2010 Census data, the State Demography Office updated its
population estimates and projections. Population projections indicate that by 2040
Colorado's population will grow to 7.7 million people.
FIGURE 2.1 POPULATION PROJECTIONS (IN '000S)
2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040
Colorado 5,050 5,439 5,925 6,430 6,915 7,352 7,753
Front Range 4,156 4,503 4,908 5,305 5,675 6,027 6,361
Larimer County 301 327 357 389 419 446 472
4 Colby, Sandra L. and Jennifer M. Ortman, Projections of the Size and Composition of the U.S.
Population:2014 to 2060, Current Population Reports, P25-1143, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC,
2014.
Colorado's demographic composition is expected to change considerably, with a marked
increase in senior population. The graying of America will continue well into the next
century, particularly with the aging of the baby boom. Projected growth in the older
year 2030 (compared to 30 in 1950). This is particularly important to Northern
population aged 45 64 jumped by 28% between 1990 and 1994.
B. Forces of Transformation in the Estes Valley
INFLUENCES OF THE AGING POPULATION
While growth in the area duFing the 1970s was quite rapid, it slowed in the 1980s (this
was true for the entire state). It started increasing again by the 1990 Census, showing
an annual growth rate of 3.1% for the Town of Estes Park. Between 1960 1990 the
population of the Estes Valley grew faster than the state.
The population profile in Larimer County from 1980 to 2010 shows that the surrounding
territory will pFevide steady growth, which will also affect the Estes Valley. Projections
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white elderly persons, closely divided between males and females (2963 males vs. 3052
females, for a total of 6015).
By 2010 the average age in Estes Park was 51.5 years old, roughly 15 years older than
the average Coloradan (36.5). This is consistent with the overall profile of the
community as having a high number of retirees, and is expected to continue given the
national trends of retirees preferring to reside in what has broadly been called the Fort
Collins-Loveland area. The Town of Estes Park has a high number of retirees and,
therefore, people not looking for work. Outside the Town in the Estes Valley, a large
portion are working or looking for work. This socio-economic profile is skewed
compared to the larger area of Larimer County, which is characterized by a high-paying
manufacturing sector and significant segments of the population in services and
information.
Projections for generational changes suggest that Larimer County will see a greater
increate in residents between the age of 0-15 and 36-69, when compared to the State of
Colorado.
Rocky Mountain National Park Yearly
Visitation Visitor Count 4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
1915 1930 1945 1960 1975 1990 2005
Age
Range
% Change between 2010-2040
Colorado Front Range Larimer County
0-15 41% 37% 44%
16-35 39% 37% 37%
36-50 42% 39% 58%
51-69 45% 50% 47%
70-87 193% 207% 182%
88+ 290% 296% 263%
INFLUENCES OF TOURISM
Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park coexist in a duality of serving visitors
with what the community has to offer and with what a visit to Rocky Mountain National
Park has to offer. By 1996 the number of Park visitors reached the impressive total of
approximately 3.1 million people. That number is expected to continue to increase.
The challenge is in the overall capacity of RMNP to accommodate this number of
annual visitors. Two contradictory forces affect the region. On one hand, continuously
increasing numbers of people are attracted to the Park. On the other hand, wildlife
conservationists continuously argue for restrictions, as the very character of the Park
can be distorted by unwieldy numbers of visitors.
The tourist profile involves three major groups of individuals:
1. Tourists who come from other parts of the nation.
2. Tourists from the immediate vicinity, say Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.
3. "Day-trippers" who use Estes Park from easily-accessible surrounding counties.
This last group must especially be understood, because it represents a large number of
people who may impact the community in terms of one-day services (especially services
and casual shopping). They are also the urban residents of the Front Range who explore
the immediate mountain facilities and, therefore, demand opportunities typically
associated with elderly citizens, but also the entertainment of younger families.
A specialized study was conducted by Colorado State University entitled "Recr ea tional
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{August 1993). When asked, a large number of those questioned pointed out that they
do participate in outdoor recreation (88%), with summer being the most popular
season. About 1/3 indicated that they recreate during fall or winter. About 2544-4 the
sample FCCF-Cmit-CS d.w4ng every season of the year. This study also points out that these
people use part of their time in Estes Park.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife identified emerging outdoor recreation trends, needs and
issues in Colorado through the 2014 Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan. The Plan identified a number of key issues, including:
• Walking, hiking/backpacking and picnicking make up the three most popular
activities.
• Most recreation takes place in North Central Metro and Northwest Regions.
• 40% of respondents stated that local, state, and federal agencies that manage
recreational areas are underfunded.
• Providers should focus on operation and maintenance of existing infrastructure
and facilities as well as long-term planning and management.
"LARGER CONTEXT" CRITICAL FORCES INFLUENCING THE ESTES VALLEY
There are six related issues which may act as critical forces in understanding the larger
context of transformation in the Estes Valley:
1. The extent to which the Valley can be a self-sustained community versus part of
a larger context, i.e., dependent for many of its services on other cities such as
Fort Collins and Loveland. It is probable that the Town of Estes Park will be part
of a larger complex or "urban territory."
2. Future population growth, especially given the boom and bust history of
Colorado, is central to all planning efforts. Projections point to healthy rates of
growth, and a significantly increasing older population.
3. The visitor profile (tourists and day-trippers) must be continuously monitored as
subtle changes seem to be under way. Visitors (especially day-trippers) may be
of higher income with demands for better and more varied services.
4. Mobility and accessibility will affect everything from the visitor experience to the
residents' perception of quality of life.
5. The vision of the Estes community (both Town and Valley) faces the perennial
dilemmas between "old timers" and "newcomers," growth and stability, access
and remoteness -- newly tempered with the emerging trends of seeking equity,
ecosystem balances and development of consensus as to what can be done by
people who believe they can interact with their destiny.
6. The mechanisms of implementing change and promoting action through specific
strategies and action are the forces that will determine the plan's ultimate
success. Building partnerships and alliances, balancing rights and
responsibilities, and emphasizing functional boundaries and linkages in Northern
Colorado are a strong foundation for that long-term success.
Much of the next two decades' most rapid growth will be in second-tier cities that are
creating jobs rapidly and also becoming havens for "urban refugees," especially from
the vast bi-coastal megalopolitan concentrations. Technological breakthroughs,
especially in telecommuting, will provide further freedom from the tyranny of time and
space, thus making location less critical. Finally, both in terms of institutional shifts and
value transformations, Estes Park -- as part of national far-reaching changes -- will
experience dramatic alterations in social structure, as the community will become more
complex, technical, and interdependent.
MAXIMIZING CORE CAPABILITIES AND CRAFTING A COHERENT STRATEGY
At the center of any future planning effort is the articulation of a community "image" or
idealized perception which, in the Estes Valley, has been changing recently to
incorporate three major characteristics:
1. Estes Park as an alpine gateway and service community;
2. Rocky Mountain National Park visitation and recreation; and
3. Wildlife (accessible to view) and communion with nature.
In what has become a major urban region and an emerging megalopolis along
Colorado's Front Range (where 80% of the state's population is found), tourism poses a
special challenge for all citizens and certainly for Estes Park. All studies have pointed
out that tourism and destination resort communities promote economic activity and
visibility, but they also create a set of difficult social, administrative and environmental
problems.
Mountain and resort communities throughout Colorado are grappling with these
challenges. Those who are moving successfully towards developing a sustainable
community while maintaining local identity tend to be working through regional
collaboration and local action.
All over the world, communities, nations and regions are trying to do something about
the forces of change and transformation and in many cases respond to the challenges of
rapid growth. In the end, the task of doing something rests with the local community
and with the mobilization of citizens to meet their common problems.
This has also been the thrust of the special edition of High Country News, entitled
"Grappling with Growth," showing how communities throughout the West have been
trying to limit, redistribute or channelize population growth. Such techniques include
traditional zoning, density bonus for housing clusters, allowing development only on the
basis of performance standards, extraction fees, set-asides, and real estate transfer
taxes. Any planning effort must be based on the fact that the strategies of growth are
not simply temporary measures to stem what looks like overwhelming transformation.
Instead, communities must develop the institutional patience that allows them to see
growth as a long-range and sustained commitment toward meaningful community
engagement and coping with change and transformation.
ELEMENTS OF A COHERENT STRATEGY
Whatever specific tactics and strategies are articulated, the question of growth and
community development raises much larger issues. Any coherent strategy will address
the following elements:
• Articulating a strategic vision of the future.
• Building quality into a community's programs and services, particularly if it plans
to attract certain types of populations.
• Building mechanisms for environmental scanning and for monitoring change in
terms of present and emerging trends and developments.
• Continuous participation of all stakeholders in the community and
empowerment of many groups so that they can participate in discussions and
support decision making. Developing organization and procedures to maintain
momentum and means for monitoring and calibrating performance.
• Developing the capacity to assume risks in terms of commitment and courage to
undertake innovative actions.
• Encouraging flexibility and the capacity to respond to both surprises and new
emergent trends and developments. Diversifying the economic base to permit
adaptation to change and to altered circumstances in the perennial problem of
boom and bust cycles.
• Combining structural and non-structural solutions, especially in terms of both
physical infrastructure changes and also institutional and behavioral adaptations.
Establishing long-range budgeting, public and private sector interaction, and
interdependence with the larger region.
INTERDEPENDENCE
Perhaps more important than anything else is the fundamental interdependence of the
Estes Valley, Larimer County, and Northern Colorado. This complex interdependence
requires an understanding of the forms and forces of cooperation, regionalism, and
interdependence. This becomes particularly important with the new mix of permanent
residents (retirees as well as younger population) and the shifting profile of the tourist
(more affluent and environmentally sensitive).
MOBILIZING THE COMMUNITY AND MONITORING CHANGE
A continuous process of planning becomes what one may call a "rolling plan." Such a
plan, together with consistent monitoring could guarantee the incorporation of shifting
strategies responsive to changes in both the community and the surrounding
environment.
Estes Park's probable future is based on the strengths of its physical environment with a
combination of tourism and retirees, and high community spirit. At the same time Estes
Park has the weaknesses of the lack of affordable housing, competing and conflicting
demands by shifting stakeholders in the community (such as younger vs. older
populations) and the perennial conflict between creating new economic opportunities
vs. preserving environmental amenities.
The issues are but part of the challenges that all settlements face in the harsh
competitive and turbulent environment of this and coming decades. They point to the
central importance of a "civic infrastructure" that becomes the key ingredient for a
community's survival and future growth. As expressed in the National Civic Index, there
are 10 critical components that cities must possess (all or most of them) in order to have
a fighting chance for remaining healthy communities:
1. A high level of citizen participation, often culminating in broad consensus;
2. Community leadership that is representative and inclusive of diverse interests;
3. Efficient and effective delivery of public services;
4. Focused and effective voluntarism and philanthropy;
5. Approaches to inter-group relations that capitalize on cultural diversity;
6. Civic education taught and nurtured in the classrooms and neighborhoods alike;
7. Trusted forms for community information sharing;
8. Capacity for cooperation and consensus building, such as neighborhood
associations, city-county government, or public-private partnerships;
9. Strategic, long-term planning and management; and
10. Regional or inter-community cooperation in tackling shared problems.
Estes Park has to face the challenges of the future through systematic environmental
scanning, challenging of assumptions, contingency planning, and above all through
community mobilization in preparation for more turbulent times. They are a necessary
means for articulating a purposeful community image of the future.
The crisis of our time is not so much the lack of will or mistrust toward our institutions.
It is more the absence of a shared vision that can capture the imagination of people and
of an enthusiastic commitment to work for the common good. Without a positive
image of the future, nations and communities perish. Without enthusiasm and sharing
of meaning, passage to the future becomes less interesting and much more difficult and
unpredictable.
C. The Valley's "Preferred" Direction
The "preferred" direction set forth below describes the desires, hopes, and visions of
the community as expressed during several public workshops. While it is difficult to
capture or to summarize the "sense of community" and the common aspirations of the
citizens of the Valley, one can discern certain dominant themes and broad directions.
Following the public workshops and the series of citizens' reactions, there emerged
three overarching directions that the residents have for the future of Estes Valley:
1. The relationship of people to nature and surrounding hinterland (NATURE)
2. The guarantee of survival of the community (COMMUNITY)
3. The Enhancement of the "good life" or fulfillment (001)
In a schematic fashion these three overlapping directions in their core express the desire
for balanced growth, sustainable development, harmonious co-existence, and social-
well being.
FIGURE 2.2
Nature Community
• Balance growth
• Sustainable development
• 1 larmonious co existance
• Social well-being
Quality of Life
The numbers inside the circles represent the following broad goals as expressed in the
public workshop:
• Protecting and maintaining its natural beauty, scenic vistas, river systems,
wetlands, and wildlife habitat.
• Promoting man-made development that is in harmony with its environmental
setting.
• Encouraging a range of housing opportunities.
• Welcoming and accommodating visitors.
• Leading in the stewardship of the Valley's natural resources.
• Fostering development of the cultural arts.
• Offering unique outdoor recreation opportunities
• Becoming a model National Park gateway community.
• Maintaining a balance between the needs of local residents and tourism.
• Recognizing the synergy between tourism and the retirement community.
Obviously such "preferred directions" contain underlying dilemmas encountered in any
community wishing to improve its overall quality of life, sense of community and
stewardship of it natural resources.