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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1991-11-26&W1` O zs#Es Park, November 26 91 r"Larimer County, Colorado, 19 Minutes of a .... regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park 26th November 91 on the day of , A. D. 19.... at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor Also Present: Absent: Absent: H. B. Dannels Trustees: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Milan A. Dickinson, Trustee Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and announced that Item 2.A. Amended Plat for James Graves under Action Items, would be included under the Consent Items. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. 2. 3. Approval of Town Board minutes dated November 12, 1991. Bills. Liquor License Renewals: A. Safeway Stores 46, Inc., dba SAFEWAY STORE #920, 451 E. Wonderview Ave., 3.2% Retail Beer. B. Park Wheel Co., dba THE WHEEL, 132 E. Elkhorn Ave., Tavern, includes Extended Hours. 4. Public Hearings Continued to December 10, 1991 for the following: A. Final Plat of Peaceful Pines Subdivision of Lot 3, Dannels Addition, Robert L. & Bonnie Dekker/Applicant. B. Amended Plat of Tracts 1 and 2, First Replat of a Portion of Lot 9, James McIntyre Subdivision, and Tract 71, Fall River Addition, James Graves/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) the consent items be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Community Development Committee meeting held November 14, 1991 were read, and it was moved and seconded (Barker/Hix) they be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Stanley Park Committee meeting held November 14, 1991 were read, and it was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) they be approved, and it passed unanimously. C. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held November 20, 1991 were read, and it was moved and seconded (Garrett/Aldrich) they be approved, and it passed unanimously. D. Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held November Board of Trustees - November 26, 1991 - Page 2 21, 1991 were read, and it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Barker) they be approved, and it passed unanimously. E. Minutes of the Administrative Committee meeting held November 25, 1991 were read. Following clarification that the Childrens Center Impact Assistance Grant amount of $92,645 is comprised as follows: Local government cash = $78,395, In -kind Local government cash (architectural fees) = $14,250, and correction of the hearing date from November 25 to November 22, it was moved and seconded (Garrett/Hix) the minutes be approved, and they passed unanimously. Business License Ordinance Amendment 119-91. Town Attorney White read an ordinance amending Chapter 5.20 pertaining to Business Licenses. The primary focus of the ordinance was aimed at indexing Building Contractors with an annual assessment fee of $100.00. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the ordinance be adopted, and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Garrett, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 19-20, and published according to law. Municipal Election Ordinance Amendment #20-91. Town Attorney White read an ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 relating to Municipal Elections. The ordinance prescribes procedure relating to (1) Write-in Candidates and (2) Cancellation of Elections. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the ordinance be adopted, and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Garrett, Habecker and Hix. Those voting "No" none. Whereupon Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 20-91, and published according to law. 2.B. Final Plat and Special Review, Lot 10, South Saint Wain Addition//Creekside Subdivision, Gerald Palmer/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the above -described final plat. Community Development Director Stamey briefed the Trustees on the proposed 15-lot single- family development. Three drawings were displayed which reflected revisions to date, and the construction details. Director Stamey clarified zoning, steepness/slope, floodplain area, site analysis, access, setback, natural resources, wildlife habitats, scenic resources, open space- -pedestrian/bike path, and future sanitary sewer as it relates to easements. Director Stamey also read an article from the APA Zoning News pertaining to "cluster subdivisions." Those speaking in "favor" Jerry Palmer. Those speaking in "opposition" Robert Lawrence, President/Greater Fish Creek Homeowners Association, Steve Deats, Eugene Dawson, Seymour Graham, Bob Boulter, and Al Velthoen. Comments centered upon sensitivity to the existing neighborhood, density, sanitary sewer extension to a private lot, methodical planning, zero lot line, transition between County and Town zoning, and suitability of the site. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. Town Attorney White confirmed that the proposal did not violate any current Municipal Code zoning regulations. The Trustees commented on expected buildout in the Estes Valley, favorable concessions made by the developer, internal access in lieu of access off Fish Creek, and retention of sensitive open areas. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Garrett) the Final Plat and special Review for Lot 10, South Saint Vrain Addition/Creekside Subdivision be approved, recognizing the Planning Commission findings and conditions (1-3) contained in the Planning Commission Board of Trustees - November 26, 1991 - Page 3 minutes dated November 19, 1991, to include Town Attorney approval of the finalized covenants for the preservation and maintenance of the open space, and it passed unanimously. 3. Appointments - Museum Advisory Board. Mayor Dannels submitted the following for appointment to the Museum Advisory Board: Sybil Barnes, Lennie Bemiss, Susan Harris, Frank Hix, Bill Koch, Duke Sumonia and Roger Thorp. The Advisory Board will meet to determine assignments for the overlapping 4-year terms and report to the Community Development Committee. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) the aforementioned seven individuals be appointed to the Museum Advisory Board, and it passed unanimously. 4. Golf Course Feasibility Study - Presentation. Dan Conway/THK Associates, Inc., presented the aforestated feasibility study for the Pinnacle Golf Course and Estates and reviewed his findings thereto. In reviewing 100 such studies this year, the Pinnacle Course was found to be the most promising. Mr. Conway highlighted statistics included in the study and answered questions from the Trustees and audience. Mayor Dannels commended Mr. Conway in the thorough presentation, and the Board acknowledged receipt of the Golf Course Feasibility Study. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested comments from the audience. Al Sager requested authorization to remove two barbed-wire sections of fencing on Community Drive. Town Administrator Klaphake stated he would contact the EVRPD to discuss the request. Mr. Sager and Trustee Barker volunteered their efforts to remove the fence if and when appropriate. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 9:50 P.M. Mayor Town Clerk