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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1983-05-24N? 462 fun Ll.l flishs Park, Lorimer County, Colorado, May..24,,, .... 19.83.. . Minutes of a ....regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the .. 24th day of May , A. D. 19 8.3 . at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor-..... , , xaz ry : B • Tregent Present: Mayor Harry B. Tregent Trustees: H. Bernerd Dannels, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Robert E. Wagner, Richard A. Wood Also Present: Town Administrator Dale G. Hill Absent: Minutes of the regular meeting held May 10, 1983, were approved. Mayor Harry B. Tregent stated that the public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan for the Town of Estes Park which was held on May 10, 1983, had been closed for any further input. The Board of Trustees had not come to a decision at that time on some of the financial obligations that the Urban Renewal Plan would incur and they did not take final action on the Resolution. Mayor Tregent polled the Board to see if they were ready to vote on the Urban Renewal Resolution. All the Board members confirmed that they were ready to vote. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels introduced the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 17 - 83 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, ADOPTING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND RELATED SECTIONS THEREOF OF THE ESTES PARK DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY AND SETTING FORTH DETAILS IN RELATION THERETO WHEREAS, in accordance with the Colorado Urban Renewal Law, S31-25-101, et seq. C.R.S. 1973 as amended, the Board of Trustees has established the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority; and WHEREAS, the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority caused to be prepared and referred to the Town Board for its consideration and approval the Estes Park Downtown Redevelopment Program, which includes an Urban Renewal Plan for Estes Park; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the Town of Estes Park has submitted its written recommendation to the Town Board with respect to the Redevelopment Program and the Urban Renewal Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Urban Renewal Law, speci- fically finding such program and plan to be in conformance with the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing for consideration and approval of the Urban Renewal Plan by the Town Board was provided in compliance with the Urban Renewal Law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the Urban Renewal Plan has been held on May 10, 1983, providing a full opportunity for all persons to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has heard and considered comments of the public; information, data, evidence, documents and comments from the Town staff and consultants; and has reviewed and consi- dered the proposed Redevelopment Program and Urban Renewal Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK THAT: Section l, It is hereby found and determined that the ur- ban renewal project area described in the Estes Park Downtown Re- development Program and the Urban Renewal elan which document is attached hereto and incorporated herein consists of a blighted area which is appropriate for an urban renewal oroject according to the Urban Renewal Law of the State of Colorado. Section o, Pursuant to the contents of the Plan and the evidence presented to the Board, it is hereby the finding of the Board that blight exists within the ruwo of Estes Park by way of, but not limited to, such factors as: A. Unusually steep topography; and B. Deteriorated or deteriorating improvements, struc- tures and dneIIiun units; and C. Inadequate street layout, parking and vehicular transportation facilities; and D. Irregular sizes and shapes of parcels of land, and faulty layout of lots; and and E. Prac,tical and economic underutilization of land; F. Improper, obsolete, inadequate and unproductive use of land; and L ' G. Significant and substantial hazards and dangers to life and property caused by rivers, waterways and flooding; and louo, and H. Numerous and diverse ownership of small parcels of I. Distinct lack of pedestrian amenities; and J. Defective or unusual conditions of titles of proper- ties limiting the uses of land and effectively rendering titles non -marketable; and K. The impairment of sound and adequate commercial growth within portions of the Town and the adverse or detrimental affect upon future development and well-being of the Town; and L. Market and economic needs of the community and non - realization of such needs. Section ]. Section z, Urban Renewal Plan; Section II, Re- location Plan; Section IV, Urban Renewal Eligibility; Section VI, Market/ Economics; and Section vzz, Transportation/Utilities of the Estes Park Downtown Redevelopment Program, dated May 24, 1983, | are hereby approved and adopted as the Urban Renewal Plan for the | | redevelopment of Estes Park, Colorado. Section 4. Section zzz, Implementation Plan; Section v, Community Participation; and Section vzzz, Urban Design of the Estes Park on~otovo Redevelopment Program, dated May 24, leo], are hereby approved and adopted as supplemental guidelines to the Ur- Board of Trustees - May 24, 1983 - Page 3 ban Renewal Plan and may be considered in accordance with the pol- icy of the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority in implementing the redevelopment of Fstes Park. Section 5. To the extent that businesses, individuals and families may be displaced under the Urban Renewal Plan, a feasible method exists for the relocation of said businesses, individuals and families in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings and business accommodations within their means and without undue hardship to such businesses, individuals and families. Section 6. The Urban Renewal Plan conforms to the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Estes Park as a whole. Section 7. The Urban Renewal Plan shall afford maximum op- portunity, consistent with the sound needs of the Town of Estes Park as a whole, for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise. Section 8. It is hereby found and determined that a short- age of residential dwelling units of sound standards and design which are decent, safe, and sanitary exist in the Town. Such con- ditions have an adverse affect upon the well-being of the commun- ity. A need for acceptable dwelling accommodations shall increase as a result of relocation of residents in the urban renewal area. Acquisition of some portions of the renewal area for residential or dwelling uses is essential to the redevelopment and revitaliza- tion of the Town. Section 9. That the non-residential uses to be developed pursuant to the Urban Renewal Plan are necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper growth and development of the community in accordance with sound planning standards and local community objectives, and the proposed acquisition of areas of open land may require the exercise of governmental action as contemplated by the Colorado Urban Renewal Law because of location in a blighted area. Section 10. In accordance with the requirements of the Ur- ban Renewal Law, the Park School District R-3 has been permitted to participate in an advisory capacity concerning the project fi- nancing described in the Urban Renewal Plan. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees H. Bernerd Dannels, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, Robert E. Wagner, Richard A. Wood. Those voting "No" none. Mayor Tregent then gave people in the audience an opportunity to speak in regard to the Urban Renewal Plan. Those speaking were: Vic Walker, Seymour Graham, John Ramey, Mike Haber, Bob Mobus, Dave Davis, Lou Canaiy, Howard Mack, Gail Upp, Lou Johansen, Ken Jandrain, Boots Caldwell, and Pep Petrocine. Mr. Frank Gray, of Carl A. Worthington Partnership, stated that he felt two things were important to stress: (1) This is the Town's Plan that Carl A. Worthington Partnership helped the Town put together. Everyone had an opportunity for input into the Plan. (2) The Plans will be as good or as poor as the people in Estes Park see fit to make them. There will be numerous opportunities for these plans to change. Financing depends on the merchants' support of this Plan - which cannot move forward without that support. Everyone will have an nonortunity for input the pl=n prom-esses. mayor " egent stated that the letters received would be read at the end of the meeting. Board of Trustees - May 24, 1983 - Page 4 Trustee Robert E. Wagner, Chairman of the Water Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held on May 12, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Margaret Houston, Chairperson of the Light and Power Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held on May 13, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels, Chairman of the Public Works Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held on May 19, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Robert E. Wagner seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Robert E. Wagner, Chairman of the Stanley Park Committee, read the minutes of a meeting held on May 23, 1983, and moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Tregent then asked Chairman Wagner and Stanley Park Manager Scott about the ticket booth on Elkhorn Avenue which had been painted white. Manager Scott reported that this had been painted white in error and would be repainted brown and gold as previously approved by the Committee and Board of Trustees. The minutes of the Policemen's Pension Board meeting held on May 13, 1983, were read. The minutes of the Firemen's Pension Board meeting held on May 13, 1983, were read. The Planning Commission minutes for the meeting held on May 17, 1983, were read by the Trustees. Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the Estes Park Community Cooperative, appeared to explain the reason for the request to amend the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the Estes Park Planning Commission and referred to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Richard A. Wood introduced the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 18-83 BE IT RESOLVED: That the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan, also known as the Estes Park Master Plan, dated May 17, 1977, and amended by the Estes Park Planning Commission on May 17, 1983, be and the same is hereby amended by adopting the attached amendments marked "Exhibit A". Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. John Ownby presented Special Review Request No. 41 which proposes construction of a bowling center in a C-2 Restricted Commercial District off of Highway 7 and Graves Avenue. Mr. Ownby explained that the bowling facility will open with eight bowling lanes with expansion of up to 12 lanes. The following adjacent property owners spoke expressing their concerns regarding noise, parking, closing hours, etc.: Cy Leland, Janette Tremmel, Virgil Duncan, and June Leland. Mr. Ownby responded to the concerns expressed. Those speaking in favor of the bowling center: Elmer Graham, Lorraine McCollum, Meta Eastwood, Maynard Brown, Seymour Graham, Jean Jorouthian, Giles Gere. Public Works Director Widmer stated that the Trustees needed to be aware that there were two changes to the Site Plan since the Planning Commission recommended approval. (1) The building was moved further north, 40 feet from the south property line (in order to move it further away from the adjacent property Board of Trustees - May 24, 1983 - Page 5 owners). (2) The parking spaces have been reduced from 53 to 48 spaces as a result of this move. This is still adequate parking for this proposed special review. Everything else requested by the Planning Commission has been complied with on the Site Plan. Trustee Byron L. Graves moved Special Review Request No. 41 be approved. Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Richard Statham presented Special Review Request No. 42 which proposes construction of an additional self -storage warehouse on Lot 8, DeVille Subdivision. Trustee Robert E. Wagner moved Special Review Request No. 42 be approved. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Public Works Director Widmer presented the plat of Lupine Subdivision which porposes dividing Lot 1, Pettit Resubdivision into two parcels. Director Widmer stated that the Planning Commission requests to set the property pins prior to Town Board approval had been met and the Attorney's letter regarding the signatures being legally effective had been received. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels moved for approval of the Lupine Subdivision lot split. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee H. Bernerd Dannels introduced the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 19-83 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the Block Grant Contract between the State of Colorado and the Town of Estes Park in the amount of $60,000.00. Trustee Margaret Houston seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Margaret Houston moved the liquor license renewal for Cass' Super Market be approved. Trustee Byron L. Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Robert E. Wagner moved the liquor license renewal for La Casa Del Estorito Restaurant be approved. Trustee Richard A. Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Harry B. Tregent introduced the new Town Planner, Ms. Barbara Cole. Trustee Robert Wagner moved that Ms. Cole be appointed as the Town Planner for Estes Park. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. In a letter dated May 13, 1983, Mr. Tom Brown representing Mr. George J. Hix, requested an amendment to the Municipal Code, Chapter 7.08.070 which would allow horses in an R-Residential District on lots of five acres or more. Trustee Robert Wagner moved that the request be approved and the Town Attorney prepare the ordinance. Trustee Richard Wood seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees H. Bernerd Dannels, Byron L. Graves, Margaret Houston, Robert E. Wagner, Richard A. Wood. Those voting "No" none. Trustee George J. Hix abstained from the vote. Trustee Richard A. Wood introduced the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 20-83 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: Board of Trustees - May 24, 1983 - Page 6 That the filing date of the application for a new massage parlor license filed by Donna Lee Rearick dba Donna Negus Rearick Therapeutic Massage to be located at 470 Prospect Village Drive, Estes Park, Colorado, is May 24, 1983, and it is hereby ordered that a public hearing on said application shall be held in the Board Room of the Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue, on June 28, 1983, at 7:30 p.m., and that the neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of said application and hearing shall be the area included within a radius of 3.0 miles as measured from the center of the applicant's property. Trustee George J. Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Margaret Houston introduced the following resolution and moved it be passed and adopted: RESOLUTION 21-83 WHEREAS, Section 12-48.5-090, C.R.S., 1973, as amended, provides that license fees for massage parlors be set by the Town of Estes Park; and WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park desires to set said licensing fees for massage parlors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK THAT: 1. With the issuance of a new license, the license fee for the issuance of a new license shall be $350.00. The license fee for each yearly renewal of a license shall be $35.00. Trustee Byron L. Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Margaret Houston presented an Award Recognition Resolution from the Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities to Light and Power Director Robert L. Dekker for his outstanding service to this organization. Town Administrator Dale Hill read correspondence from the following: Estes Valley Improvement Assn 5/17/83 Everett Nettsinger 5/19/83 Pioneer Gift Shop 5/20/83 Petition regarding Urban Renewal Plan 5/24/83 Charlotte Miller 5/24/83 Charles and Doris Herzog 5/24/83 5/24/83 Telephone Call from Greg Rosener There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.