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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 1993-08-24Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, August 24 , 19. 93 Minutes of a Regular Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the 24th August said Town of Estes Park on the . . . . . day at regular meeting hour. Meeting called to order by Mayor meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Municipal Building in of 93 A D , 19. . . . H..Bernertl .Darnels Present: Mayor H. B. Dannels Also Present: Absent: Trustees: Gary F. Klaphake, Town Administrator Gregory A. White, Town Attorney Vickie O'Connor, Town Clerk Norbert L. Aldrich, Trustee George J. Hix, Mayor ProTem Robert L Dekker, Susan L. Doylen, Stephen W. Gillette, David Habecker Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. PUBLIC INPUT. Lou Canaiy urged the Trustees exercise caution on land development issues which received favorable responses for additional rules/regulations governing developers. Tourism is Estes Park's mainstay. Community Development Director Stamey reported that the survey supplied one form of input for the Comprehensive Plan Update. Twenty-seven neighborhood workshops have also been scheduled and the Mayor has appointed a Task Force. Staff contends the community will be reached and values established. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Town Board minutes dated August 10, 2. Bills. 3. Committee Minutes: A. B. 1993. Light and Power, August 12, 1993. Planning Commission, August 17, 1993 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) the consent calendar be approved, and it passed unanimously. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Planning Commission: A. Final Plat/Murphy Subdivision, Lot 20, Little Prospect Mountain Addition, Gary Murphy/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Director Stamey reviewed the proposal for Lot 1 as a single-family lot and Lots 2 and 3 being developed for duplex lots. All Planning Commission conditions had been met and the attorney's letter received. Staff reported that an adjacent property owner expressed concern with traffic circulation relative to Prospect Avenue, Highway, and the Moccasin Bypass. Realignment of the area, which could include Prospect Avenue and Comanche Street, is a much larger project than this subdivision and could require land acquisition. Administrator Klaphake reported that the Board of Trustees - August 24, 1993 - Page 2 Town is not financially prepared to discuss potential improvement of the traffic circulation until perhaps 1995/96. Applicant's representative, Bill Murphy, advised that the owner is discussing duplex development with an architect and requested confirmation of the potential impact to the owner. Town Attorney White advised that the Town would have the ability to acquire the land through negotiations with the landowner --condemnation is rarely used. As the street alignment project is speculative at this time, restrictions would not be placed on this subdivision plat. Attorney White clarified that if condemnation were used, the property owner is justly compensated. Planning Commission Chairman Sager commented that he was unaware of such traffic circulation discussions and he so advised the adjacent property owner. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public hearing. It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Doylen) the Final Plat of Murphy Subdivision be approved and it passed unanimously. Administrator Klaphake will schedule a meeting with Directors Linnane and Stamey and Gary Murphy (property owner) to further discuss the traffic circulation issue. B. Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Pine River Subdivision, Alan & Judith Rob/Applicant. Mayor ProTem Hix declared a conflict of interest and stated he would not participate in discussion nor vote. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Director Stamey reported that the Applicant is proposing to combine two existing lots into one lot, and that all Planning Commission conditions had been met. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels closed the public hearing. It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette) the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Pine River Subdivision be approved, and it passed unanimously, with Mayor ProTem Hix Abstaining. C. Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Quasebarth Subdivision, William & Vivianne Watson/Applicant. Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing. Community Development Director Stamey advised that the Applicant is proposing to combine four lots into one lot, and that the plat is complete. There being no further testimony, Mayor Dannels declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Habecker) the Amended Plat of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Quasebarth Subdivision be approved, and it passed unanimously. 2. Resolution #19-93 Proposed Modification of the Estes Park Downtown Redevelopment Program (the Plan). EPURA requested the Board modify the Program (Plan) by amending plans, guidelines and proposals for land uses and development in the Stanley Historic District. There is now more than one owner involved and uses have changed, therefore, staff supports the resolution which refers said modification to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. It was moved and seconded (Hix/Habecker) Resolution #19-93 be adopted, and it passed unanimously. 3. Town Administrator's Report. Administrator Klaphake reported that the Colorado Water Resources Authority is in the process of refinancing bonds to lower the debt service. The Town participated in the bonds for the construction of the Marys Lake Water Treatment Plan. Processing documents will be presented in the near future. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Town Board will meet on Wednesday, September 15 in lieu of Tuesday, September 14. Administrator Klaphake briefed the Board on the current status of the closure of Highway 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon due to a rock slide. State Engineer Doug Rames, Governor Romer's office, and the Army National Guard were contacted. The State Board of Trustees - August 24, 1993 - Page 3 anticipates the road will be open to traffic by Friday, August 27th. An advertising strategy is underway to protect the remaining tourist season. During a recent CML meeting on Amendment 1, eight counties/cities announced they are proceeding with a November, 1993 election asking voters to override Amendment one's limits on their taxes and spending. Staff suggested the Town not pursue such an election until November, 1994. The Trustees concurred with staff. CIRSA presented the Town with a Motor Vehicle Safety Award for the lowest vehicle accident frequency rate for 1992. The Board commended all departments, specifically Police and Public Works, for their assistance in this regard. Following completion of all agenda items, Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:16 P.M. Mayor Town Clerk •