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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 1992-10-27ZtI{11ZC of des Park, Lorimer County, Colorado, October 27 9 19 2 Minutes of a .....27•th Park, Lorimer County, Colorado. 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 27thday of October......, A. D. 19..92at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor H. Bernard Dannels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Trustees: Also Present: misArfty Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk George J. Hix, Mayor David Barker, Robert L. Dekker, Stephen W. Gillette, David Habecker Absent: Norbert L. Aldrich, Trustee Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT. ProTem, Town Administrator Klaphake clarified the intent of the public input segment of the agenda, adding that the public will be allowed to comment on specific agenda items when they are being discussed. There was no public comment. CONSENT CALENDAR. 1. Town Board minutes dated October 13, 1992. 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. B. C. D. Administrative, October 19, 1992. Special Events, October 22, 1992. Public Works, October 22, 1992. Planning Commission, October 20, 1992. 4. Liquor Licenses: A. Rocky Mountain Drive -In Liquor, 350 W. Riverside Dr., Retail Liquor Store - Renewal. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS. 1.A. Park Use Regulations. The Special Events Committee recommended adoption of the Park Use Regulations for Riverside Plaza, Bond Park, and Tregent Park. The application and permit will be processed by the Special Events Department. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) said Park Use Regulations be adopted, and it passed unanimously. 2.A. Boundary Adjustment, Lots 1 and 2, Canaiv Subdivision, 1650 Big Thompson Ave., Mark Brown/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Stamey reported that the proposed amended plat adjusts the westerly lot line of Lot 2 to eliminate a building encroachment onto Lot 1. The lot line adjustment allows for Board of Trustees - October 27, 1992 - Page 2 a 10' building setback for the structure on Lot 2. As there were no comments from the public, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the Boundary Adjustment for Lots 1 and 2, Canaiy Subdivision be approved, and it passed unanimously. B. Boundary Adjustment, Lot 40 and East 90' of Lot 41, Grand Estates Subdivision, Mae A. Tiley/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) the Boundary Adjustment be continued to November 10, 1992, and it passed unanimously. C. Amended Plat, Lots 2, 3 and 4, Biq Horn Subdivision, 238 Big Horn Drive, Richard Gray, CGL Enterprises/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Director Stamey reviewed the proposal which will correct an encroachment into the building setback. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval of the right-of-way vacation from the Town which will bring the lot into compliance. The legal description has been provided by the Applicant and will be forwarded to Town Attorney White for preparation of an ordinance. As there was no public testimony, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Habecker) the Amended Plat be approved, and it passed unanimously. D. Special Review #92-2. Trout Pond. Elkhorn Lodge. Jerry Zahourek, Associated Properties, Inc./Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Director Stamey summarized the application and identified Planning Commission concerns: Technical and physical changes; site use; relationship to the river; improved entry approach; how the pond relates to the entire 20 acres; a moved -in building which was placed without benefit of a building permit; floodplain; opportunities for extension of the riverwalk; identification of public signage; professional opinion regarding whether the pond as presented will support fishlife; vegetation on the river; pond construction; parking layout and how it relates to access; setback; and neighborhood concerns. The Planning Commission requested additional information on which they could evaluate this application. The Applicant did not comply with the request and submitted a letter to the Commission August 25, 1992 requesting the Commission deny the request. Acting upon the letter October 20, and based upon an incomplete application, the Commission complied with the Applicant's request and recommended denial to the Board of Trustees. The Applicant responded to the aforementioned concerns, questioning the authority of the Commission in requesting additional information (Master Plan). Planning Commission Chairman Sager read portions of Chapter 17.36.030 which the Commission is obligated to follow and confirmed that the Commission could not make a decision as adequate information was not provided. Following discussion, it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Hix) this application be continued to November 10, 1992, directing staff to review the application and provide a list of recommendations, determine how the site relates to Special Review criteria, plus comment on Items 1-8 as contained in the Applicant's letter dated August 25, and it passed unanimously. 3.A. Biq Horn Subdivision/vacation of Right -of -Way. Public Works Director Linnane reviewed Richard Gray's request for the Town to vacate a 10' right-of-way to eliminate an encroachment as defined in Item 2.C. above. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Dekker) the request be approved, Board of Trustees - October 27, 1992 - Page 3 authorising Attorney White to prepare an ordinance vacating said right-of-way, and it passed unanimously. B. Water Tap Pee Waiver Concept/Affordable Housing Incentives. Director Linnane noted that endorsement of the Community Development Commission and Town Board on affordable housing in the Estes Park area included a suggestion that the Town review a potential waiver of water tap fees. The Public Works Committee recommended approval of the "concept" subject to definition of affordable housing and establishment of strict guidelines. Both sanitation districts will be contacted requesting they consider a waiver of sewer tap fees. It was coved and seconded (Dekker/Hix) the concept of affordable housing incentives be approved, and it passed unanimously. 4. EPURA Commissioner - Appointment. J. Milt Ericson has submitted his resignation as Commissioner on the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, and Mayor Dannels requested Polly Garrett be appointed. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Gillette) Polly Garrett be appointed to serve a five- year term, expiring September 14, 1997, and it passed unanimously. 5. Resolution #13-92 - Sale of Additional Parcel to Estes Valley Memorial Gardens (EVMG). Inc.. Attorney White advised that EVMG notified the Town of their intent to purchase Parcel #4 with closing scheduled November 11, 1992. The sale price is $14,864.00. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Dekker) Resolution #13-92 authorising said sale be approved, and it passed unanimously. 6. Town Administrator's Report. Pursuant to a letter submitted by CML, a resolution opposing Amendment #1-Taxpayer's Bill of Rights was presented. Should the amendment pass on November 3, the Town's budget will be reduced by $1.2 Million, which will lower the level of expenditures, result in a decrease of local services, loss of financial flexibility, and possible impairment of the Town's credit rating. Town Attorney White read the resolution in full, and it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Hix) Resolution #14- 92 officially opposing adoption of Amendment #1, urging all Estes Park electors to vote "No on #1" be approved, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels acknowledged a CML Newsletter article recognizing Estes Park's receipt of a Silver Circle Runner Up Award from the City -County Communications and Marketing Association for excellence in local government communications and marketing programs. Trustee Habecker questioned whether a policy decision was actually made stipulating that an election would be called for construction of the indoor arena. Staff confirmed said recommendation was identified and favorably voted upon when the Town Board's 1993 Action Plan was presented. There being no further business, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:52 P.M. • . Mayor Town Clerk