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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2020-02-18RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 18,2020 Board Room,Estes Park Town Hall Commission:Chair Bob Leavitt,Vice-Chair Sharry White,Commissioners Steve Murphree,Frank Theis,Nick Smith,Dave Converse,Matt Comstock Attending:Chair Leavitt,Vice-Chair White.Commissioners Murphree,Theis, Converse,Smith.Comstock Also Attending:Director Randy Hunt,Senior Planner Jeff Woeber.Planner II Alex Bergeron, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund,Town Board Liasion Patrick Martchink Absent:None OPEN MEETING Chair Leavitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.There were approximately 30 people in attendance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved and seconded (Murphreefwhite)to approve the agenda and the motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT none CONSENT AGENDA 1.Study Session Minutes dated January 21,2020 2.Meeting Minutes dated January 21,2020 It was moved and seconded (Converse/Smith)to approve the consent agenda as presented and the motion passed 7-0. ACTION ITEMS 1.Preliminary Townhome Subdivision Plat The Farm on Riverside Planner II Bergeron Planner Sergeron explained that staff noted that this application was deemed to be a full Subdvision by staff,not a Minor Subdivision for which the application was submitted.The application has been withdrawn,with the applicant expressing intent to reapply as a Subdivision sometime in the future. Public Comment: Ray Buxton.682 Park River West!had questions and concerns about the floodplain in the area and the height of the buildings. Gloria Casson.690 Bird Circle:had concerns with protection of trees,stormwater runoff and stated an objection to the Right-of-Way waiver. 2.Preliminary Townhome Subdivision Plat:Lot 3A,Seth Hanson,Applicant Senior Planner Woeber Planner Woeber reviewed the items,proposing to split a duplex into two townhomes each on a lot less than ‘/2 acre in size in A-Accommodation zoning.An Amended plat was previously approved and recorded for these lots.The applicant needs to present a drainage study and ensure the internal access meets the fire code for turnaround.Planner Woeber requested this item be continued to the March 17,2020 Planning Commission meeting. Public Comment: Justice Drake,President Upper Broadview/Glacierview Road Association,provided a written statement from neighbors.This document has been posted to the Town website. It was moved and seconded (Theis/Smith)to continue the Preliminary Townhome Subdivision of Lot 4A to the March 17,2020,Planning Commission Meeting.The motion passed 7-0. 3.Preliminary Townhome Subdivision Plat:Lot 4A,Ferguson 1 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 18,2020 Board Room,Estes Park Town Hall Senior Planner Woeber see Item 2 It was moved and seconded (Theis/White)to continue the Preliminary Townhome Subdivision of Lot 4A to the March 17,2020,Planning Commission Meeting.The motion passed 7-0. 4.Preliminary Planned Unit Development:Elkhorn Lodge,600 West Elkhorn Ave Senior Planner Woeber Planner Woeber reviewed the proposed project creating 13 separate mixed-use lots on the Elkhorn Lodge property.The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Town Board for a final decision.He requested the item be continued to a special Planning Commission meeting to be held Tuesday,February 25,2020 at 11:00 am in the Town Hall Board Room. Public Comment: Tom Thurman,540 W Elkhorn,expressed concerns with the magnitude of this proposal and that the proposed floodwall protects the applicant’s property but not the privately-owned condos. Verd Bailey,540 W Elkhorn,stated that the project is too big for the size of the property. Whinney Spahnle,840 Old Ranger Drive,stated that this is the best project she’s seen for this property and was in favor of the project. Director Hunt stated that delays in finalizing the complex plans and reviews for this project meant that a decision had to be delayed The special meeting was scheduled at the request of the Developer and staff so that the project could go on-schedule before the Town Board of Trustees on March 24,2020. Numerous members expressed concerns with notifying neighbors about this new meeting time.It was requested that the Town of Estes PlO put out a notice regarding this continuation. Commissioner Converse questioned why new notices couldn’t be mailed.It was noted that the Planning Commission will not make any rushed decisions regarding this project. It was moved and seconded (Leavitt/Theis)to continue the Preliminary Planned Unit Development to Tuesday,February 25,2020 at 11:00 am.The motion passed 7-0. 5.Preliminary Subdivision Plat:Elkhorn Lodge,600 West Elkhorn Avenue Senior Planner Woeber see item 4 It was moved and seconded (Leavittltheis)to continue the Preliminary Subdivision Plat to Tuesday,February 25,2020 at 11:00 am.The motion passed 7-0. STANLEY HOTEL-TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC)DISCUSSION: Director Hunt noted that there are complexities in all of the plans relating to the Stanley Hotel. Attorney Kramer is reviewing all of the complex agreements.The consensus of the Town Board was to not hold a Study Session on this subject,as requested until the new board is in place. When the time comes,the TRC committee will be appointed and a public meeting will occur.Rans to turn the Carriage House into a restaurant could be submitted before the Film Center project. The role of TRC is similar to that of the Planning Commission in that they review design, placement.architectural details,traffic management,and more.The TRC is a legal agreement with the owner and the Town;any changes made to this arrangement would have to be agreed on by the owner. REPORTS: •Pages on the website for both Town and County have been updated for the Planning Services Transition (IGA).Searching Estes Valley IGA on Google or similar search website is the quickest way to find the information.On Wednesday,February 19.2020,the Larirner County Planning Commission will hold a work session,and on Wednesday,March 4.2020 a formal meeting at 6:00 pm.AdditionaHy,the Board of County Commissioners will meet on Thursday.March 26,2020 at 6:00 pm in Estes Park.The Town Board passed an ordinance to transition the Estes Valley Development Code to the Estes Park Development Code. •Town Clerk is preparing to advertise for a new five-person Planning Commission and a new three-person Board of Adjustment to be filled by town residents. •Two staff vacancies in Community Development still have not been filled. •Comprehensive Plan discussion is ongoing,whether it be separate or jointly with the County. 2 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 18,2020 Board Room,Estes Park Town Hall ADJOURN Therepeni /o furthr’!flcs Chair Leavitt adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm. / Matt Com’stock,Ac Chaira Karin Swanlund,Recording Secretary 3