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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1988-04-26Minutes of a arh, Lorimer County, Colorado, regular Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. April 26 19 88 meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 26th day of April , A. D. 19. .at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Dale G. Hill, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney #14A0V: Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Absent: None Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Mayor Dannels called the meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the regular meeting held April 12, 1988 were submitted and approved. Trustee Hix moved the bills, as presented, be allowed and paid, and that the Town Clerk ProTem be authorized to draw warrants for same. (A certified copy of the bills presented and allowed are on file in the Finance Office under this date, and made a part of the record of these proceedings by reference thereto). Trustee Barker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Water Committee meeting held April 14, 1988 were read. Trustee Dickinson, Chaiiman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Code and Sanitation Committee meeting held April 21, 1988 were read. Trustee Habecker, Chairman of the Committee, moved the minutes be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held April 19, 1988 were submitted. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider the Amended Plat of Lots 22 and 23, One Thousand Pines Addition, 1073 Pine Knoll Drive. Bill Van Horn, representing the applicant --Howard L. Brigham, appeared before the Trustees requesting approval of the aforementioned amended plat. The applicant is requesting to "shift" the interior lot line which could correct a driveway encroachment and provide a 25' setback for the house located on Lot 22. There were no other persons speaking in "favor"; nor were there persons speaking in "opposition" to the amended plat. Planner Stamey confirmed all conditions placed on the plat by the Planning Commission had been resolved. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Barker moved the Amended Plat of Lots 22 and 23, One Thousand Pines Addition be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider Special Review #88-1 "The Patio", dba Friar's Restaurant, 157 W. Elkhorn Avenue --Peter Marsh owner/applicant. Mr. Marsh addressed the Board of Trustees and presented his request to add an outdoor eating area approximately 26'x9.5' to Friar's Restaurant. There were no other persons speaking in "favor" of the request; nor were there any persons speaking in "opposition." Planner Stamey stated all conditions placed on the special review by the Board of Trustees - April 26, 1988 - Page two Planning Commission had been resolved. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Garrett moved Special Review #88-1 The Patio" be approved, with the condition that Mr. Marsh submit an "Attorney's Certificate." Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider the Final Plat of Prospect Estates P.U.D., 7th Filing. Bill Van Horn, representing the applicant, Don Spomer, submitted the Development Plan and Final Plat. Eight dwelling units are being proposed which results in a total of 42 dwelling units in Filings 1 through 7, and Outlot B. There were no other persons speaking in "favor"; nor were there any persons speaking in "opposition" to the Final Plat, Town Planner Stamey advised all conditions placed on the plat by the Planning Commission had been resolved. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Barker moved the Final Plat of Prospect Estates P.U.D., 7th Filing be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unani- mously. Trustee Hix moved the following public hearing dates be approved. to consider a zoning amendment to allow entertainment in River- side Plaza as a municipal use: Trustee Planning Commission ............ May 17, 1988 Town Board ..................... May 24, 1988 arker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held April 20, 1988 were read in full - Citing a potential "conflict of interest", Trustee Hix stated he would not participate in discussion or vote on the following agenda item. Bill Van Horn, representing the owner Ed Morris, appeared before the Board of Trustees appealing the denial of an additional curb cut along 371 East Elkhorn Avenue, The owner requested an additional 15' curb cut which would be used as an "exit" lane only. Citing a contribution to additional pedestrian and vehicular conflicts, compounding an already congested traffic flow, and increasing the possibility of additional cross -traffic maneuvering, the Public Works Committee recommended denial of the request. The Committee minutes were approved by the Board of Trustees at their meeting held April 12, 1988, Mr. Van Horn responded to the three aforementioned concerns stating: (1) prior to completion of Streetscape, the total frontage of the property was unrestricted. Closure of the curb cut has signifi- cantly compounded access by narrowing said access to the east. A joint, single entry with the Estes Park Bank was not acceptable to the property owners and Mr. Morris agreed to the single curb cut; (2) an additional curb cut would not increase pedestri- an/vehicle conflicts; and (3) an additional curb cut would improve, not hinder, cross -traffic maneuvering due to the in- creased area in which to travel. Mr. Morris contends the single curb cut is negatively impacting his property. Mr. Van Horn presented a drawing of the existing curb cut in relation to the traffic island and intersection. Trustee Habecker questioned the legality of crossing a "double yellow traffic line." Police Chief Racine responded it is very difficult to enforce such a movement on private property; however, creating an "exit only lane would most likely result in an increase of traffic accidents. There being no further testimony, Trustee Garrett moved the appeal be denied, thus the Public Works Committee recommendation would be upheld. Trustee Barker seconded the motion and .it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, and Habecker. Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstaining" Trustee Hix. Mayor Dannels declared a public hearing to consider the Residen- tial Demand -Metered Rate Modification. In accordance with Section 40-3.5-101, C.R.S., the Light and Power Department is allowed to revise its tariffs. Joe Wilson, legal counsel for the Board of Trustees - April 26, 1988 - Page three Light and Power Department, stated the modification deals with those residential customers receiving service after August 1, 1981; the modification does not include an electric rate in- crease. The following witnesses were presented: Robert Dekker, Director/Light and. Power Department, and Sharon Podein, Rate Consultant/R. W. Beck and Associates. Director Dekker provided background information on the residential demand -metered rate. If the rate modification is adopted, all demand -metered customers will receive an analysis of their account which will compare the existing and optional rates. The modification would be imple- mented in June, 1988, Sharon Podein reviewed the rate study that was performed by R. W. Beck. Five alternatives were identified, and the Light and Power Committee recommended Case #2 whereby the Town whould most likely realize a minimal revenue loss and the "demand" customer would be allowed the option. of coverting to the General Service Small rate class. Attorney Wilson reported the Department had complied with all requirements, the Department's testimony was concluded, and requested the Board of Trustees approve the rate modification. There were no customers speaking in "favor" of or in "opposition." to the modification. Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Trustee Hix introduced, and Town Attorney White read in full, the following ordinance and moved it be passed and adopted: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO, RELATING TO LIGHT AND POWER RATE SCHEDULES CONTAINING CONDITIONS OF SERVICE AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC POWER AND ENERGY BY THE LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed by the follow- ing votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, Habecker, and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 8-88 and published according to law. Trustee Hix moved the Tariff Sheets, Rate Code 2 and 4, be passed and adopted. Trustee Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the Modification of Premises application filed by Big Horn Cafe, Inc., 401 W. Elkhorn Avenue be approved. Trustee Garrett seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Aldrich moved the Modification of Premises application filed by Snowdance Properties, Inc., dba Friar's Restaurant, 157 W. Elkhorn Avenue be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion. and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the following liquor license renewal applica- tions be approved: Deer Ridge, Inc., dba National Park Village South, 900 Moraine Avenue, 3.2% Retail Beer License Deer Ridge, Inc., dba The Other Side Restaurant, 900 Moraine Avenue, Hotel & Restaurant License, including Extended Hours. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Hix moved the Hotel & Restaurant Liquor Licenserenewal application submitted by International Leisure Enterprises, Inc., dba Golden Eagle Resort, including Extended Hours, plus the Manager Registration of Clifford Elkins be approved. Trustee Habecker seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Trustee Barker moved the Mayor be authorized to execute the Contract between Chiefs Landscaping and the Town for the instal- lation of conduit for the feeders located at the Marys Lake Board of Trustees - April 26, 1988 - Page four Substation be approved. Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. There being no comments, Mayor Dannels reported a check in the amount of $6,216.00 was received from the Platte River Power Authority. The Authority offers each of its four member municipalities an economic development contri- bution. Mayor Dannels expressed his appreciation to the Authori- ty and advised the funds would be added to the Town's General Fund. Mayor Dannels expressed his appreciation to Town Administrator Hill for his assistance during the interim of his retirement and replacement by Gary F. Klaphake. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:35 P.M. Mayor ,4. .... ... Town Clerk