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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Estes Park Board of Adjustment 2020-08-04(Instructions continued on page 2, Agenda begins on page 3) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – TOWN OF ESTES PARK TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY Tuesday, August 4, 2020 9:00 a.m. Estes Park, CO 80517 The Estes Park Board of Adjustment will participate in the meeting remotely due to the Declaration of Emergency signed by Town Administrator Machalek on March 19, 2020 related to COVID-19 and provided for with the adoption of Ordinance 04-20 on March 18, 2020. Procedures for quasi-judicial virtual public hearings are established through Emergency Rule 06-20 signed by Town Administrator Machalek on May 8, 2020 and outlined below. ADVANCED PUBLIC COMMENT Options for the Public to Provide Input: 1. By Public Comment Form: Members of the public may provide written public comment on a specific agenda item by completing the Public Comment form found at https://dms.estes.org/forms/EPBOAPublicComment. The form must be submitted by 12:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020. All comments will be provided to the Board for consideration during the agenda item and added to the final packet. 2. By Telephone Message: Members of the public may provide public comment or comment on a specific agenda item by calling (970) 577-3721. The calls must be received by 12:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020. All calls will be transcribed and provided to the Board for consideration during the agenda item and added to the final packet. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING BOARD MEETING Options for participation in the meeting will be available by call-in telephone option or online via Zoom Webinar. CALL-IN (TELEPHONE OPTION): Dial public participation phone number, 1-346-248-7799 Enter the Meeting ID for the August 4, 2020 meeting: 941 0364 6695 followed by the pound sign (#). The meeting will be available beginning at 8:45 a.m. the day of the meeting. Please call into the meeting prior to 9:00 a.m., if possible. You can also find this information for participating by phone on the website at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings by clicking on “Virtual Town Board Meeting Participation”. Request to Speak: For public comment, the Chair will ask attendees to indicate if they would like to speak – phone participants will need to press *9 to “raise hand”. Staff will be moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board. Once you are announced by phone: • State your name and address for the record. • DO NOT watch/stream the meeting at the same time due to streaming delay and possible audio interference. The Mission of the Town of Estes Park is to provide high‐quality, reliable services for the benefit of our citizens, guests, and employees, while being good stewards of public resources and our natural setting. The Town of Estes Park will make reasonable accommodations for access to Town services, programs, and activities and special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 577-4777. TDD available. Prepared July 29, 2020 NOTE: The Board of Adjustment reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (ONLINE): Individuals who wish to address the Board via virtual public participation can do so through Zoom Webinar at https//zoom.us/s/94103646695 – Zoom Webinar ID: 941 0364 6695. The Zoom Webinar link and instructions are also available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings by clicking on “EP Board of Adjustment”. Individuals participating in the Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site, and not via the website, due to the streaming delay and possible audio interference. Start Time: The Zoom Webinar will be available beginning at 8:45 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Participants wanting to ensure their equipment setup is working should join prior to the start of the meeting. Request to Speak: For public comments, the Chair will ask attendees to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board. • You will experience a short delay prior to re-connecting with the ability to speak. • State your name and address for the record. In order to participate, you must: • Have an internet-enabled smartphone, laptop or computer. o Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio experience. • Join the Zoom Webinar. o The link can be found above. • Click “Participate Virtually EP Board of Adjustment” meeting • DO NOT watch/stream the meeting via the website at the same time due to delays and possible feedback issues. WATCH THE MEETING: The Board of Adjustment meetings will be live-streamed at www.estes.org/videos and will be posted within 48 hours of the meeting at the same location. Documents to Share: If individuals wish to present a document or presentation to the Board, material must be emailed by Monday, August 3, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. to the Community Development office at planning@estes.org. Quasi-Judicial Proceedings (Quasi-Judicial items will be marked as such) Written Testimony Must be submitted by email to planning@estes.org, or by completing the Public Comment form at https://dms.estes.org/forms/EPBOAPublicComment. Members of the public may provide public comment or comment on a specific agenda item by calling (970) 577-3721. All calls must be received by 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 3, 2020. All comments received will be provided to the Board and included in the final packet material. Oral Testimony To ensure your ability to provide comments during the meeting, you must register by emailing planning@estes.org or calling (970) 577-3721 by Monday, August 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. During the meeting, any individual who did not register to speak on a quasi-judicial item may join public participation by following either the Call-In or Online option previously mentioned. Individuals who do not register prior to the meeting risk being unable to testify due to administrative/technical difficulty during the meeting. Written presentation materials or exhibits must be delivered to planning@estes.org by 8:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2020 in order to be presented during the meeting. No other written presentations or exhibits will be accepted during oral testimony by any member of the public. Packet Material The packet material can be accessed through the following link: Estes Park Board of Adjustment or under the Board of Adjustment section at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings or you may request a paper packet by emailing planning@estes.org or calling (970) 577-3721. NOTE: The Board of Adjustment reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. AGENDA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – TOWN OF ESTES PARK Tuesday, August 4, 2020 9:00 a.m. AGENDA APPROVAL. PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address). CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Board of Adjustment Minutes dated June 2, 2020 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Variance Request, Habitat for Humanity, 1730 Raven Avenue Director Hunt Applicant requests approval of a density exceeding eight (8) units per acre for a partially developed lot, per Section 4.3.C. of the Estes Park Development Code. The subject property is within an RM (Multifamily Residential) Zoning District. Owner/Applicant: Richard J. & Lynn A. Ward / Van Horn Engineering REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: ADJOURN Prepared 07/29/20 4 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Board of Adjustment June 2, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall Board: Chair Jeff Moreau, Vice Chair Wayne Newsom, Joe Holtzman Attending: Moreau, Newsom, Holtzman Also Attending: Director Randy Hunt, Senior Planner Jeff Woeber, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund, Town Board Liasion Barbara MacAlpine. Absent: none Chair Moreau called the Virtual meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and introduced the Board Members and staff. 1. AGENDA APPROVAL It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Holtzman) to approve the agenda. The motion passed 3-0. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT None 3. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes dated March 3, 2020 It was moved and seconded (Holtzman/Moreau) to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed 2-0 with Newsom abstaining 4. VARIANCE REQUEST, 1051 Fall River Lane, Owner: Rohrbaugh Properties, LLC Planner Woeber reviewed the variance request. The applicant proposed a 450 square foot addition to an existing office facility, with a rear yard setback of ten feet from the current 25 feet. This addition would provide a room for meetings and other gatherings. Staff recommended approval of the variance request. Board Discussion: Newsom stated he sees no adverse effect to any neighbors with this request and Moreau and Hotlzman agreed. Applicant Discussion: Joe Calvin noted that the addition will be used as a Hospitality room for meetings and small gatherings. There will be a sidewalk on the back and access to the main building will be staff only. It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Holtzman) to approve the requested variance allowing a rear setback of no less than ten feet along the southwest, rear property line of the subject property at 1051 Fall River Court, Town of Estes Park, with findings and conclusions as outlined in the staff report. 5. REPORTS: 5 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Board of Adjustment 2 June 2, 2020 • Director Hunt suggested electing new officers at the next Board of Adjustment meeting. All members were in agreement. There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m. ___________________________________ Jeff Moreau, Chair ___________________________________ Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary 6 7 ESTES PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING DATE , FORMAT: August 4, 2020, 9:00 a.m. The public hearing may be conducted electronically. Advance registration for testifying at the public hearing is preferred to ensure an orderly hearing. Information for participation in the public hearing will be provided in the published agenda, which will be available at https://estespark.colorado.gov/boardsandmeetings. APPLICANT REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a variance to the current density requirement in EPDC Sec. 4.3.C.4 Table 4-2 “Max. Net Density (units/acre)” column, for the RM (Residential Multifamily) Zoning District. The table requires a maximum of 8 units per acre; applicant requests a density of 25.5 units / acre. LOCATION: 1730 Raven Avenue, Town of Estes Park LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, North Lake Subdivision - Parcel ID Numbers 2520315001 and 2520318000 (note that the Larimer County Assessor shows the property divided into two lots – a vacant eastern part and a built western part, with 18 individual condominium airspace divisions on the west part) APPLICANT/OWNER: Cory Berg, Van Horn Engineering, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity / Richard J. & Lynn A. Ward STAFF CONTACT: Randy Hunt, Community Development Director PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Although the density variance request itself is straightforward, this property has an extremely complex history with regard to land division and prior development reviews and approvals. This history does play a role in the variance request. We will start with the current situation and proposal, then bring in the history. The current request originated with a wish and plan by Habitat for Humanity of Estes Valley, Inc. to buy and develop the vacant eastern area (approx. 2/3 of the total area) with six single-family houses. Their proposal would require several steps as they envisioned it: a. Make a small adjustment in what they believed to be an existing lot line between the vacant area of Lot 1 (the part described by the County as Parcel 2520315001) and the part built with North Lake Condos (Parcel 2520318000), with a Minor Subdivision; b. Further divide the vacant area into six single-family building lots, via Subdivision process; c. Build six houses, one on each lot, over a period of time. One problem with the above plan is that North Lake Condos themselves are already built over the 8- units-per-acre density standard for RM Zoning. The condos were built in the 1980s, when density standards were higher. Van Horn Engineering indicates in the Statement of Intent (Attachment 2) that the density maximum at that time was 38 units per acre in RM Zoning. Staff has been unable to confirm or dispute this figure to date. However, based on the evidence of many other multi-family complexes in 1730 Raven Avenue, Variance Request Maximum Density Requirement Estes Park Community Development Department, Planning Division Room 210, Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 Phone: 970-577-3721 Fax: 970-586-0249 www.estes.org 8 1051 FALL RIVER COURT VARIANCE REQUEST, REAR SETBACK, BOA 6/2/20 PAGE 2 OF 5 town that are built to the North Lake density or similar, it seems clear that the RM density back then was certainly a lot more than 8 units per acre. The existence of a lot line between Parcels 2520315001 and 2520318000 (let’s call those the “North Lake Condo parcel” and the “vacant parcel”, respectively) is in dispute between the Town and the owner / applicant team. There was a deed dividing the original parent Lot 1 into two parcels, and that formed the basis for proceeding with Habitat’s recent plans, as they believed the vacant lot had been split off legally. Van Horn Engineering contends in the Statement of Intent that condominium mapping and platting in the 1980s also authorize and platted the lot split, and that the North Lake Condo mapping and platting did in fact accomplish this dual task of also splitting off the vacant parcel from the Condos parcel. Attachment 5 is the recorded map showing North Lake Condominium mapping. This was the legal instrument approved and recorded to create the condo airspaces in 1980. There is a suggestion of a lot line on the small map in the upper left corner, showing what could be interpreted as a separate vacant parcel. (At least the map shows a heavy thick line in that location, and a heavy line like this usually indicates a lot line being created on a plat. However, the map shows none of the typical labeling to indicate this is being done.) We process and approve condo maps like this today; however, splitting a lot on the ground with a condo mapping instrument like this would not be our practice nowadays. As the Statement on Intent indicates, staff since 2000 was asked at several points to determine that the vacant lot was split off by condo mapping, and as the Statement indicates, staff declined to acknowledge that this was done properly and ruled that the vacant “lot” had been created illegally. In any case, the applicants are willing to confirm the separate lot status once and for all with the Minor Subdivision, which will establish without question that there are two lots – one vacant to the east, and another with North Lake Condos to the west. The variance is needed if they are to do so. This history may not directly pertain to the current density request, but it helps explain two things: (1) Why North Lake Condos was able to be built at greater density than allowed today; and (2) how and why Habitat proceeded with the idea that the vacant parcel was indeed a buildable separate lot. Back to the present: North Lake Condos needs a variance, no matter how the lot lines are configured. Even on an undivided Lot 1, they are over 8 units per acre – the density for the existing 18 units, counting both parcels at 1.53 acres, is 11.7 units per acre. If the lot line between the two parcels is assumed to exist (and is validated through a Minor Subdivision, as Habitat and the owners plan), the existing density is approx. 28.1 units per acre. Either way, North Lake Condominiums is legally nonconforming and would have trouble with building permits, etc. (Note: The applicants are requesting a variance for 25.5 units per acre This is below the existing 28.1 units per acre with the assumed existing lot line The reason for the lower density request is that the applicants wish to move the lot line slightly to the east into the vacant parcel, to accommodate additional parking for the condos. This would be done through the proposed Minor Subdivision.) If the variance and the subdivision are both approved, Habitat could build their houses on the east lot. The east lot would not need a variance for density, as the six houses would only constitute 7.3 units per acre. Moreover, although this is a purely practical matter and not necessarily a justification for a variance, it’s undeniably true that the vacant area is not in good shape these days. Staff’s visit the week of July 27- 31 showed that the vacant area has accumulated what looks like a bunch of junk, including vehicles 9 1051 FALL RIVER COURT VARIANCE REQUEST, REAR SETBACK, BOA 6/2/20 PAGE 3 OF 5 that we would question are ready for the road, some miscellaneous auto components, and assorted other debris. Some vegetation looks dubiously weed-like; all is overgrown. The property surely shows an atmosphere of neglect. One may argue (as Habitat has done in their presentation, Attachment 6) that developing the property in a low-impact fashion is a neighborhood benefit. REFERRAL AND PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public Notice. Written notice has been mailed to surrounding property owners in accordance with EPDC requirements. A legal notice was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette. The application is posted on the Town’s “Current Applications” webpage. The site has been posted as required. Staff has received one comment/question, which is posted online at the link below. The citizens did not express support or opposition, but did wish to know what was to be developed on the vacant part of the property; staff responded with that information from Habitat. Affected Agencies. This request was routed to our partner Town departments and external agencies. None provided comments that affected the current variance request. Some reviewers indicated that they will need to review any future development on the vacant area; staff will be routing any such proposals to them for comment. REVIEW CRITERIA: In accordance with the EPDC, Section 3.6 C., Standards for Review, applications for variances shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable standards and criteria contained therein. These standards and criteria are outlined under “Staff Findings,” below. The Board of Adjustment is the decision-making body for this application. STAFF FINDINGS: 1. Special circumstances or conditions exist (e.g., exceptional topographic conditions, narrowness, shallowness or the shape of the property) that are not common to other areas or buildings similarly situated and practical difficulty may result from strict compliance with this Code’s standards, provided that the requested variance will not have the effect of nullifying or impairing the intent and purposes of either the specific standards, this Code or the Comprehensive Plan. Staff Finding: Special circumstances do exist. The history of this property’s development is probably not repeated anywhere else in Town. 2. In determining "practical difficulty," the BOA shall consider the following factors: a. Whether there can be any beneficial use of the property without the variance; Staff Finding: There can be beneficial use of the property as a whole; however, the proposed use by Habitat is arguably of more benefit to the neighborhood and community than a vacant lot that attracts junk and weeds. b. Whether the variance is substantial; Staff Finding: The variance may be considered somewhat substantial, since 25.5 units per acre is well over the current 8 units per acre. However, no added density is proposed for North Lake Condominiums, and no new units could be added if the variance and subdivision are approved. The Habitat units would be much lower density than additional condos. 10 1051 FALL RIVER COURT VARIANCE REQUEST, REAR SETBACK, BOA 6/2/20 PAGE 4 OF 5 c. Whether the essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered or whether adjoining properties would suffer a substantial detriment as a result of the variance; Staff Finding: Staff does not find the character of the neighborhood would be altered, and there would be no detrimental impacts to adjoining properties with approval of the proposed variance. The neighborhood is a mixture of single-family and multi-family units. Habitat’s units would be below the density threshold and would be small single-family dwellings (a badly needed element in Estes Park.) d. Whether the variance would adversely affect the delivery of public services such as water and sewer. Staff Finding: Approval would not have any effect on public services such as water and sewer. e. Whether the Applicant purchased the property with knowledge of the requirement; Staff Finding: The EVDC was adopted in the year 2000 and was readily available to the public. However, it seems all parties genuinely thought there was an existing lot line and the vacant parcel was a buildable lot. The North Lake Condo map from 1980 and the Assessor’s records today may give weight to this belief. f. Whether the Applicant's predicament can be mitigated through some method other than a variance. Staff Finding: The only other method to fix this to staff’s knowledge would be creating a new zoning district with over 25 units per acre, and rezoning the western parcel to it. This idea may have merit for this and some other older, densely built multi-family properties in town. It may even have merit for new development or redevelopment. That is a larger discussion and needs to wait for another time. At this time, the variance seems the only option. 3. If authorized, a variance shall represent the least deviation from the regulations that will afford relief. Staff Finding: A variance is the least deviation from the regulations. There is no process that could provide a lesser deviation than the proposed variance. The proposed density of 25.5 units per acre is very close to the current North Lake Condos density, assuming the slight lot line shift that’s to come. 4. In granting such variances, the BOA may require such conditions as will, in its independent judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standard so varied or modified. Staff Comment. Staff’s only suggested condition for this variance is that the proposed Minor Subdivision be completed and recorded within one year. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested variance. SUGGESTED MOTIONS: I move to APPROVE the requested variance, allowing, with findings and conclusions as outlined in the staff report, and specifically including the following condition: 11 1051 FALL RIVER COURT VARIANCE REQUEST, REAR SETBACK, BOA 6/2/20 PAGE 5 OF 5 1. The Minor Subdivision, as substantially shown on the Preliminary Minor Plat of Lot 1, North Lake Subdivision, shall be approved and recorded within one (1) year from the date this variance is approved, or the variance shall be deemed null and void. I move to DENY the requested variance with the following findings (state reason/findings). ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity map 2. Statement of Intent 3. Application 4. Preliminary Minor Plat of Lot 1, North Lake Subdivision 5. Condominium Map for North Lake Condominiums 6. 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In its current state Lot 1, North Lake Subdivision is under-utilized. On the west portion of the lot is North Lake Condominiums containing 18 units. The east portion of the lot is vacant, overgrown and underutilized. In its current state, there cannot be any beneficial use of this vacant eastern portion of the lot. This variance is supported by a Habitat for Humanity project with the intent to build 6 single family homes on the eastern portion (proposed Lot 2A) of Lot 1. These homes would complement the existing character of the neighborhood in use, visual style and provide badly needed affordable housing. All required utilities exist immediately adjacent to the property and would require no extension to adequately serve any future project. The applicant, Richard and Lynn Ward, purchased the Lot 1 in 1989 with no knowledge of the complications that exist today. At the time of purchase, zoning regulations allowed for 38 units per acre in RM zoning. The zoning changes and adoption of the current development code greatly reduced the development potential of this lot. The original North Lake Condominium project in 1979 was approved for 30.75 units per acre (46 units total). There has been great effort to avoid a variance request. In September 1980, the Condominium Map for North Lake Condominiums was recorded. It was common practice at the time in the Estes Valley for such Condominium Maps to create multiple lots, one for the completed building(s) and one for the vacant remaining land. In the early 2000’s, the planning department ruled that this lot split was illegal and no development was possible on the lot. This decision meant that the eastern portion of Lot 1 was to remain in its under-utilized state, with no option to remedy this situation. This variance request meets all Standards for Revie put forth by the Estes Park Development Code 3.6.C. Approval of this variance request would be the first step in remedying the illegal lot classification and provide a step towards a Habitat for Humanity project to provide real benefit to the Estes Park Community. 14 Revised 20 Condominium Map Preliminary Map Final Map Development Plan Special Review Preliminary Subdivision Plat Final Subdivision Plat Minor Subdivision Plat Amended Plat Project Description Lot Size Area of Disturbance in Acres Proposed Land Use Town Well None Town Well None Existing Sanitary Sewer Service EPSD UTSD Septic None Proposed Sanitary Sewer Service EPSD UTSD Septic Is a sewer lift station required?Yes No Existing Gas Service Other None Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning Are there wetlands on the site?Yes No Site staking must be completed at the time application is submitted. Complete?Yes No Name of Primary Contact Person Complete Mailing Address Primary Contact Person is Owner Applicant Consultant/Engineer Existing Land Use Existing Water Service Attachments Proposed Water Service Site Access (if not on public street) Please review the Estes 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, and/or other additional information. Project Address Parcel ID # Legal Description General Information Boundary Line Adjustment ROW or Easement Vacation Street Name Change Time Other: Please specify Project Name Supplemental Map ESTES APPLICATION Type of Application Submittal Date: Site Information Application fee Statement of intent copies (folded) of plat or plan 11" X 17" reduced copy of plat or plan Xcel Primary Contact Information Community Development Department Phone: (970) 577-3721 Fax: (970) 586-0249 www.estes.org/CommunityDevelopment Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 170 MacGregor Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 Other (specify) Other (specify) Digital Copies of plats/plans in TIFF or PDF format emailed to planning@estes.org Density Variance for Amended Plat Habitat for Humanity Development Amended Plat for affordable housing project 1730 Raven Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 Lot 1, North Lake Subdivision 2520315001 1.53 Acres Condominium Building & Vacant Land Condominium & Vacant Land for future development RM - Multifamily RM Cory Berg 1043 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 4/29/2020 15 Revised 20 Consultant/Engineer PLEASE PRINT: PLEASE PRINT: Date DateApplicant Record Owner Applicant Fax Names: Email 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. Phone Cell Phone Mailing Address Applicant Fax Phone Email Contact Information Phone Cell Phone Cell Phone Mailing Address Mailing Address Record Owner(s) Email Signatures: Fax I hereby certify that the provisions of Section 24-65.5-103 CRS have been met. MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FEES For development within the Estes Town limits See the fee schedule included in your application packet or view the fee schedule online at: www.estes.org/ComDev/Schedules&Fees/PlanningApplicationFeeSchedule.pdf All requests for refunds must be made in writing.All fees are due at the time of submittal. Record Owner Richard J. & Lynn A. Ward PO Box 3483, Estes Park, CO 80517 rjw3491@gmail.com Same as Owner Van Horn Engineering 1043 Fish Creek Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-9388 info@vanhornengineering.com 16 17 18 19 20 21 Vision A world where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live Habitat for Humanity provides permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in Estes Park 22 Who Qualifies for a Habitat Home? 1.Clear housing need 2.Ability to repay affordable mortgage •30-60% AMI (approx. $32k to $60k/year in Estes Park) •Steady income/ manageable debt 3.Willingness to Partner •250-500 hours of sweat equity •Training and Classes –Classes to prepare applicants for homeownership –Good Neighbor Class, Home Maintenance, Financial Fitness, etc. 4.US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident 23 How are Homeowners Impacted through Habitat’s program? Long Term Impact •Greater sense of well-being •Improved health •Safer neighborhood •Increased savings •Improved educational outcomes •Higher education •Reduced need for public assistance 24 Habitat for Humanity St Vrain Valley has successfully designed homes in over 26 different area neighborhoods with a variety of designs Blended House Plans to Match Neighborhood 25 •Habitat under contract with applicant to develop this property •Six (6) single family detached homes proposed •Homes sold affordably to those under 60% AMI (approx. $32k to $60k/year) •Homes will be permanently affordable •Homeowners build equity over time •Subsequent owners purchase at affordable price •Partnership with Estes Park Housing Authority to administer permanent affordability provision Specific Opportunity 26 27 7/29/2020 CURRENT PROJECTS Submittal Date Application Type Project Name Location Recomm ending/ Decision Making Bodies Next Proposed Meeting Date Ex-Parte Prohibited Staff 12/18/2019 Final Subdivision Plat Elkhorn Lodge 600 W Elkhorn Ave TB 11-Aug yes JW 12/18/2019 Final PUD (Planned Unit Development)600 W Elkhorn Ave TB 11-Aug yes JW 12/18/2019 Density Variance Habitat for Humanity 1730 Raven Ave BOA 4-Aug yes RH 1/15/2020 Development Plan Birds Nest 1221 High Drive staff JW 2/7/2020 Pre App Villages@ML (fmly Raven Rock)TBD Marys Lake Road 27-Feb RH 4/14/2020 Pre App Cell Tower 1575 S St Vrain 23-Apr JW 4/20/2020 Development Plan Carriage House 333 E Wonderview TRC tbd yes RH 7/1/2020 Code Amendment Amended Plat/BLA review PC 18-Aug JW 7/15/2020 Development Plan Max Storage TBD Moutain View Ct PC 15-Sep yes AB 7/15/2020 Amended Condo Map EP Resort 1700 Big Thompson Ave PC 15-Sep JW 7/15/2020 Location and Extent Birch Ruins Knoll-Willows PC 18-Aug yes AA 7/15/2020 Variance Lumpy Ridge Tap Room 113 E Elkhorn BOA 1-Sep yes AB 7/22/2020 Pre App Edy Variance 560 Fall River Ln 6-Aug AB key: PC-Planning Commission TB-Town Board BOA-Board of Adjustment staff: JW-Jeff Woeber RH-Randy Hunt AB-Alex Bergeron TRC-Technical Review Committee AA-Ayres Associates (consultants) *Scheduled Neighborhood Meetings:Meeting Location Date 28 N O T I C E On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. a virtual meeting will be held by the Estes Park Board of Adjustment, for review of the following Variance request for the property and purpose described below. Legal Description, Location: Lot 1, North Lake Subdivision, Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado Addressed as 1730 Raven Avenue, at the southeast corner of the intersection of Raven Avenue and Lone Pine Drive. Variance Request: Applicant requests approval of a density exceeding eight (8) units per acre for a partially developed lot, per Section 4.3.C. of the Estes Park Development Code. This is for a proposed subdivision that would require the existing North Lake Condominiums’ current and proposed density be addressed through a variance. The subject property is within an RM (Multifamily Residential) Zoning District. Owner/Applicant: Richard J. & Lynn A. Ward / Van Horn Engineering Any person may comment on any matter to be considered. The public hearing may be conducted electronically. Advance registration for testifying at the public hearing is necessary to ensure an orderly hearing. Information for participation in the public hearing will be provided in the published agenda, which will be available at https://estespark.colorado.gov/boardsandmeetings. For more information, please visit https://estespark.colorado.gov/currentapplications, or contact the Community Development Department at planning@estes.org, or 970-577-3721. Please check the website two days prior to the meeting for notice of any changes, such as meeting continuances. PUBLISH: Estes Park Trail-Gazette July 17, 2020 29