HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Board of Adjustment 2018-06-05RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Board of Adjustment
June 5, 2018 9:00 a.m.
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Board: Chair Rex Poggenpohl, Vice-Chair Jeff Moreau, Wayne Newsom, Pete
Smith, John Lynch
Attending: Members Newsom, Lynch, Smith, Moreau
Also Attending: Community Development Director Randy Hunt, Planner I Robin Becker,
Planner II Brittany Hathaway, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund
Absent: Rex Poggenpohl
Acting Chair Moreau called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. There were four people in
attendance. He introduced the Board Members and staff.
1. AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Smith/Newsom) to approved the agenda as presented
and the motion passed unanimously.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes dated April 3, 2018
It was moved and seconded (Smith/Newsom) to approve the minutes for April 3,
2018 as presented and the motion passed unanimously.
4. 1909 Silversage Court-Owner: Gerald Lohse/Virginia Ferrer
Planner Becker reviewed the staff report. There were two variance requests. The first
was to permit a one-foot setback from the west property line in lieu of the 25-foot
minimum per the E-1 Estate Zoning District for construction of an accessory structure.
The second was to permit a zero foot side setback from the south property line in lieu of
the 25-foot minimum to create an attached sunroom.
Planner Becker reviewed the staff findings. The application was routed to affected
agencies. A legal notice was published in the local newspaper and adjacent property
owners were notified by mail. There were no public comments received. Staff
recommended approval of the variance requests with no conditions.
Staff and Board Member Discussion:
A revised survey from Van Horn was received to correct the building being over a
common area, making it 0.1 on private property.
Joe Miranda, 3175 Eiger Trail, Wind Cliff Architectural Control Committee, questioned the
difference between accessory structures and extension of existing structures. Director
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Hunt answered that it is an accessory structure for zoning purposes however the County
Building Division can weigh in on building code aspects. There is no precise definition in
the Development Code that clearly defines between the two. Newsom clarified with the
applicant that the addition is just a “Big Room”, no kitchen, no bathroom.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Smith) to approve the requested variance
allowing a setback of no less than one foot, along the west side of the property with
findings and conclusions from staff. The motion passed unanimously.
5. 840 Ramshorn Drive-Owner: Kay Evans
Planner Becker reviewed the staff report. The variance request was to allow a 5-foot
setback on the east side of the property. The E-1 district requires 25-foot setbacks on all
sides. The applicant desires to build a front entry deck to replace existing structure.
Planner Becker reviewed the staff findings. The application was routed to affected
agencies. A legal notice was published in the local newspaper and adjacent property
owners were notified by mail. There was no public comment received. Staff
recommended approval of the variance requests with no conditions.
Board/Staff/Applicant Discussion:
Home was compliant when built.
It was moved and seconded (Lynch/Newsom) to approve the requested variance
with findings recommended by staff. The motion passed unanimously.
6. REPORTS-Director Hunt
A) Comprehensive Plan rewrite effort with joint 3-way study session of the Planning
Commission, Town Board and County Commissioners will be held June 14, 2018, with
the goal of making some ground rules. This will come with a probable six-figure cost
estimate.
B) Windcliff in talks to revert to PUD in hopes of reducing number of variances needed.
C) If an Appeal makes its way to the Board of Adjustment, one of the stipulations that
would come into effect would be ex parte communication.
D) Introduction of new staff member Brittany Hathaway, Planner II.
There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m.
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Jeff Moreau, Vice Chair
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Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary