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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1991-02-12Mayor Dannels called at 7:31 P.M. IJ; Luxt of stes Pad:, Lorimer County, Colorado, Minutes of a regular Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. February 12 19 91 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 12th day of February , A. D. 19.91. at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernerd Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney #446n4 Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk the meeting of the Board of Norbert L. Aldrich, David Barker, Milan A. Dickinson, Polly Garrett, David Habecker, George J. Hix Trustees to order CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Approval of Town Board minutes dated January 22, 1991. 2. Bills. 3. Liquor License Renewals: A. Gazebo Restaurant & Tavern, Hotel & Restaurant License, 205 Virginia Dr., includes Extended Hours. B. Mountainview Mini Mart, 3.2% Retail Beer License, 399 E. Elkhorn Ave. C. Roadside Productions, Inc., dba LONIGANS, Tavern License, 110 W. Elkhorn Ave., includes Extended Hours. D. The Inn at Estes Park, Hotel and Restaurant License, 1701 Big Thompson Ave. 4. Tibbetts & Co. - Applicant for amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, S. St. Vrain Addition, and Lot 1, Tibbetts Addition, and Special Review #90-8 Multi -family Housing - withdrawal of applications at this time. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1.A. Minutes of the Public Safety Committee meeting held January 24, 1991 were read. It was moved and seconded (Garrett/Aldrich) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Minutes of the Administrative Committee meeting held January 28, 1991 were read. Acting upon Trustee Habecker's request, it was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the minutes, excluding the section pertaining to the "Travel Policy" be omitted from the minutes and considered separately, and it passed unanimously. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Garrett) the existing procedure pertaining to the Travel Policy be approved, and it passed by the following votes: Those voting Board of Trustees - February 12, 1991 - Page 2 "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, and Hix. Those voting "No" Trustee Habecker. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the Contract between the Estes Park Trolley Corporation and the Town for trolley service during 1991 be approved, and it passed unanimously. C. Minutes of the Light and Power Committee meeting held February 7, 1991 were read. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Dickinson) the minutes be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. Special Election. Town Clerk O'Connor submitted a report listing total votes (1,356) and expenses ($1,027.48) for the Special Election held February 5, 1991 (Knoll Birch/Bikle rezoning question) and it was moved and seconded (Garrett/Hix) the report be approved and it passed unanimously. 3. Planning Commission. Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held January 22, 1991 were submitted. A. Special Review Request #90-6, Stanley Knoll Subdivision, United Bank of Boulder & Stanley Commercial Development/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider an application for the Rocky Mountain Factory Outlet Stores. Community Development Director Stamey reported that this application was considered by the Planning Commission November 20 and December 18, 1990. Testimony was received, and, due to two (2) tie votes --one in favor and one in opposition to the application, the Commission did not forward a recommendation. Therefore, technical planning issues were prepared by staff for review by the Board of Trustees. Director Stamey confirmed that pursuant to Commission concerns, the drawings displayed this date did reflect changes made by the Applicant. Director Stamey reviewed all 15 concerns contained in his memorandum dated February 6, 1991 which was made a part of the record by reference thereto. In addition, staff confirmed that the Board of Adjustment (12/14/90) granted a parking variance thus allowing the proposed bus parking to be credited toward meeting the difference between the proposed 450 spaces and required 505 spaces. Public Works Director Linnane reported on his findings relative to the Traffic Impact Study dated December, 1990, prepared by Felsburg Holt & Ullevig which was solicited by the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority. Director Linnane was in agreement with those findings and recommendations contained therein and he included five (5) additional areas of concern which were identified in his memorandum dated February 6, 1991 and also made a part of the record of these proceedings by reference thereto. Bill Van Horn/Applicant, provided historical background on the site, and briefed the Trustees on the evolution of this application. Mr. Van Horn addressed the 15 concerns contained in Director Stamey's memorandum, was in general agreement with them, and submitted typical drawings; however, a difference of opinion was expressed regarding the Traffic Study. The Applicant provided a copy of the "National Factory Outlet Shopper Survey" (a copy of which was made a part of the record by reference thereto) which, in the Applicant's opinion, verified Board of Trustees - February 12, 1991 - Page 3 that parking for this proposal does not cycle in the same manner as that of shopping centers. Testimony in "opposition" to the proposal: Pat Russell, Larry Boehme. Testimony in "favor": Louis O'Riordan. General comments were expressed by: Frank Normali and Cy Wood. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public hearing. Trustee Habecker moved Special Review Request #90-6 be approved contingent upon the following: 1. The typical drawings submitted this date do meet established criteria; however, should the buildings be substantially changed, prior review by the Board of Trustees must be obtained. Mr. Van Horn confirmed that a provision preventing outside storage of any materials by the occupants will be included in all leases. 2. A 15'-wide landscape buffer and quantity of landscape plant material be increased and include shrub plantings, from the entrance, east to the emergency exit, and the planting area incorporate berming. The fill slope along the south property line be stabilized and re -vegetated with native seed mix of grasses. All landscaped areas to be irrigated. Landscaping to be in accordance with development plan submittal, and as planting areas were increased by Exhibit A submitted by the Applicant. 3. All utilities extended to and through the site be placed underground. 4. Water system to be constructed, as described by the Public Works Department. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, a final Drainage Plan and Report be submitted to and approved by said Public Works Department. 5. All HVAC equipment be screened from off -site view. 6. Provide bicycle parking area for 25 bicycles. 7. Fire lanes be designated and fire hydrants be provided. 8. Emergency access be designed and constructed. This area to be graded and covered with natural ground cover that will allow emergency vehicles to drive through. 9. Break the roof line of Building B. 10. All trash receptacles be screened and locations shown. 11. Developer to conduct an archaeological survey of private lands (said survey to be prepared by a professional archaeologist), and submit the survey to the Town prior to commencing site work. If an archaeological site is found, developer will consult with the Town and the Colorado Historical Society. Board of Trustees - February 12, 1991 - Page 4 12. An 8' walkway which will be constructed by EPURA on the north side of the Bypass will satisfy sidewalk requirements. 13. All site lighting be pedestrian -oriented no higher than 15' and use cut-off luminaries. Lighting, other than security, be reduced after business hours. 14. An 8" water line be placed in appropriate easement and dedicated with the Subdivision Plat. 15. Retaining walls to be constructed with stone. 16. Staff will certify the number of parking spaces contained in Stanley Village and the proposed development. 17. The Developer will pay all costs for lengthening of the right -turn lane (an additional 100' of stacking) located at the northwest side of the intersection (identified as Exhibit A on a drawing prepared by Public Works Director Linnane) and the addition of a right -turn lane (an additional 5 automobiles of stacking) located at the Safeway/Stanley Hotel road access to the Highway 34 Bypass (identified as Exhibit B on a drawing prepared by Public Works Director Linnane). Trustee Habecker stated that the Town would pay for extra Traffic Engineering advice, and that the Developer would not be required to pay approximately $200.00 toward pavement striping. Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared a 5-minute recess. The meeting reconvened at 10:05 P.M. 3.B. Stanley Knoll Subdivision. U. S. Highway 34 Bypass, United Bank of Boulder/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing to consider the aforementioned Subdivision. Community Development Director Stamey reported that the applicant is requesting to divide one lot into 3 lots; the Planning Commission conditionally approved the subdivision November 20, 1990; the PSCo gas line easement must be indicated on the plat; and the property pins must be set. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public hearing. It was moved and seconded (Barker/Garrett) the Stanley Knoll Subdivision be approved contingent upon the following: 1. The access easement to the Birch Addition be designated as a private access easement. 2. Applicant provide a "blanket easement" across Lot 2 which will allow for public access to Lots 1 and 3. 3. Indicate the PSCo. natural gas easement on the plat. 4. Provide a 10' easement along the south line of Lot 3, and along the highway frontage of Lot 2. Board of Trustees - February 12, 1991 - Page 5 5. The Applicant shall remove all fences within his control. and it passed unanimously. 4.A. Ordinance #1-91 Occupation License. Town Attorney White read in full an ordinance amending fees in Chapter 5.10 pertaining to Occupation Licenses. Testimony was heard from Richard Clark, representing the West Park Association, who questioned the "due date" for said licenses; Frank Hix, representing the Stanley Steam Tour Co., who requested a Town subsidy for the steam tour business, and John Hanak who requested clarification on the fees. It was moved and seconded (Barker/Dickinson) the ordinance be adopted, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 1-91 and published according to law. B. Ordinance #2-91 Occupation Tax for Beer and Liquor Sales. Attorney White read in full an ordinance amending the fees for Beer and Liquor sales. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Aldrich) the ordinance be adopted, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 2-91 and published according to law. C. Ordinance #3-91 Application Fees for Beer and Liquor Sales. Attorney White also read in full an ordinance identifying application fees for all Beer and Liquor sales. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Hix) the ordinance be adopted, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 3-91 and published according to law. 5.A. Rocky Mountain Drive In Liquor/R 7-11. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Barker) the Town acknowledge the surrender of the 3.2% Retail Beer License for R 7-11, 350 W. Riverside Dr. plus approve a Modification of Premises for Rocky Mountain Drive In Liquor (expansion of liquor store into premises formerly occupied by R 7- 11, and it passed unanimously. B. Stanley Hotel Liquor License. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Barker) the Change of Ownership from John Watson to the Stanley Steamer Hotel Resort, Ltd., dba STANLEY HOTEL for a Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License, 333 Wonderview Ave. be approved, and it passed unanimously. 6. Resolution 3-91. It was moved and seconded (Aldrich/Garrett) a resolution opposing House Bill 1054 pertaining to limitation on judgements against Colorado public entities be adopted, and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Trustees Aldrich, Barker, Dickinson, Garrett, and Hix. Those voting "No" Trustee Habecker. 7. Ordinance #4-91 Water Allotment Contract. Town Attorney White read the ordinance in full and advised that the ordinance was required due to the Town's purchase of 132 units of CBT water from the Platte River Power Authority. It was moved and seconded (Dickinson/Aldrich) the ordinance be adopted, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Dannels declared the ordinance duly passed and adopted, ordered it numbered 4-91, and published according to law. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels requested Board of Trustees - February 12, 1991 - Page 6 comments from the audience. Trustee Habecker commented on the check register, and there being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 10:31 P.M. Town Clerk