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BOARD OF TRUSTEES - TOWN OF ESTES PARK
TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Agenda 6:00 p.m.
Regular Business
7:00 p.m.
Board Room – 170 MacGregor Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
The Town Board of Trustees will participate in the meeting remotely due to the Declaration of
Emergency signed by Town Administrator Machalek on March 19, 2020 related to COVID-19 and
provided for with the adoption of Ordinance 04-20 on March 18, 2020. Procedures for quasi-judicial
virtual public hearings are established through Emergency Rule 06-20 signed by Town Administrator
Machalek on May 8, 2020 and outlined below.
ADVANCED PUBLIC COMMENT
Options for the Public to Provide Public Input:
1. By Public Comment Form: Members of the public may provide written public comment on a
specific agenda item by completing the Public Comment form found at
https://dms.estes.org/forms/TownBoardPublicComment. The form must be submitted by 12:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, May 11, 2021. All comments will be provided to the Board for consideration during the
agenda item and added to the final packet.
2. By Telephone Message: Members of the public may provide public comment or comment on a
specific agenda item by calling (970) 577-4777. The calls must be received by 12:00 p.m., Tuesday,
May 11, 2021. All calls will be transcribed and provided to the Board for consideration during the
agenda item and added to the final packet.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION DURING BOARD MEETING
If you are joining the Zoom meeting and are experiencing technical difficulties, staff will be
available for assistance from 6:30-6:50 p.m. by calling 970-577-4777.
Options for participation in the meeting will be available by call-in telephone option or online via Zoom
Webinar which will be moderated by the Town Clerk’s Office.
CALL-IN (TELEPHONE OPTION):
Dial public participation phone number, 877-853-5257 (toll-free)
Enter the Meeting ID: 982 1690 2040 followed by the pound sign (#). The meeting will be
available beginning at 6:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please call into the meeting prior to
7:00 p.m., if possible. You can also find this information for participating by phone on the
website at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings by clicking on “Virtual Town Board Meeting
Participation”.
Request to Speak: For public comment, the Mayor will ask attendees to indicate if they
would like to speak – phone participants will need to press *9 to “raise hand”. Staff will be
moderating the Zoom session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the
Board.
Once you are announced by phone:
• State your name and address for the record.
• DO NOT watch/stream the meeting at the same time due to streaming delay and
possible audio interference.
Prepared 04-30-2021
*Revised 05-07-2021
NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was
prepared.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (ONLINE):
Individuals who wish to address the Board via virtual public participation can do so through
Zoom Webinar at https://zoom.us/j/98216902040 – Zoom Webinar ID: 982-1690-2040. The
Zoom Webinar link and instructions are also available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings
by clicking on “Virtual Town Board Meeting Participation”. Individuals participating in the
Zoom session should also watch the meeting through that site, and not via the website, due
to the streaming delay and possible audio interference.
Start Time: The Zoom Webinar will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the
meeting. Participants wanting to ensure their equipment setup is working should join prior to
the start of the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Request to Speak: For public comments, the Mayor will ask attendees to click the “Raise
Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Zoom
session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board.
• You will experience a short delay prior to re-connecting with the ability to speak.
• State your name and address for the record.
In order to participate, you must:
• Have an internet-enabled smartphone, laptop or computer.
o Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio experience.
• Join the Zoom Webinar.
o The link can be found above.
• Click “Participate Virtually in the Regular Town Board Meeting of the Board of
Trustees”.
• DO NOT watch/stream the meeting via the website at the same time due to delays and
possible feedback issues.
WATCH THE MEETING:
The Town Board meetings will be livestreamed at www.estes.org/videos and will be posted within 48
hours of the meeting at the same location.
Documents to Share: If individuals wish to present a document or presentation to the
Board, material must be emailed by Monday, May 10, 2021 by 8:00 a.m. to the Town Clerk’s
office at townclerk@estes.org.
Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
(Quasi-Judicial items will be marked as such)
Written Testimony
Must be submitted by mail to Town Clerk, PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 or by
completing the Public Comment form at
https://dms.estes.org/forms/TownBoardPublicComment.
Members of the public may provide public comment or comment on a specific agenda item by
calling (970) 577-4777. All calls must be received by 8:00 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021. All
comments received will be provided to the Board and included in the final packet material.
Oral Testimony
To ensure your ability to provide comments during the meeting, you must register by emailing
townclerk@estes.org or calling (970) 577-4777 by Monday, May 10, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
During the meeting, any individual who did not register to speak on a quasi-judicial item may
join public participation by following either the Call-In or Online option previously mentioned.
Individuals who do not register prior to the meeting risk being unable to testify due to
administrative/technical difficulty during the meeting.
Written presentation materials or exhibits must be delivered to townclerk@estes.org by 8:00
a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 in order to be presented during the meeting. No other written
presentations or exhibits will be accepted during oral testimony by any member of the public.
Packet Material
The packet material can be accessed through the following link: Town Board Packet or under
the Town Board section at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings or you may request a paper
packet by emailing townclerk@estes.org or calling (970) 577-4777.
AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – TOWN OF ESTES PARK
TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
AGENDA
6:00 p.m.
REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
For discussion of a personnel matter - Section 24-6-402(4}(f}, C.RS. and not involving: any
specific employees who have requested discussion of the matter in open session; any
member of the Town Board; the appointment of any person to fill an office of the Town Board;
or personnel policies that do not require discussion of matters personal to particular
employees – Town Attorney Annual Evaluation.
REGULAR BUSINESS
7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
(Any person desiring to participate, please join the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance).
PROCLAMATION – SMALL BUSINESS WEEK.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS / LIAISON REPORTS.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Bills.
2. Town Board Minutes dated April 27, 2021 and Town Board Study Session Minutes
dated April 27, 2021.
3. Transportation Advisory Board Minutes dated March 17, 2021 (acknowledgement
only).
4. Letter of Support for CDOT Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application for US Highway
36 and Community Drive Roundabout Project.
5. Resolution 38-21 Setting the Public Hearing date of May 25, 2021 for a New Beer &
Wine Liquor License filed by CMT2, Inc. dba You Need Pie! Diner, 590 Big Thompson
Avenue #300, Estes Park, CO 80517.
6. Resolution 39-21 Setting the Public Hearing date of May 25, 2021 for a New Hotel &
Restaurant Liquor License filed by The Post Brewing Company Estes Park LLC dba
Post Chicken and Beer, 333D E. Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.
7. Reappointment of Brad Klein to the Estes Park Board of Appeals for a term expiring
May 1, 2026.
8. Reappointment of Guy Wayne Newsom to the Estes Park Board of Adjustment for a
term expiring March 31, 2022.
9. Reappointment of Nancy Almond and Michael Moon to the Community and Family
Advisory Board for terms expiring April 30, 2024.
10. Reappointment of John Gordon Slack to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term
expiring March 31, 2024.
Prepared 04-11-2021
*Revised 05-07-2021
NOTE: The Town Board reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was
prepared.
LIQUOR ITEMS:
1. NEW LODGING & ENTERTAINMENT LIQUOR LICENSE FILED BY TRINITY
HOSPITALITY LLC DBA ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER,
1701 N LAKE AVENUE, ESTES PARK, CO 80517. (Quasi-Judicial) Town Clerk
Williamson.
To consider a new Lodging & Entertainment Liquor License for Rocky Mountain Hotel
& Conference Center.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff for
Town Board Final Action.
1. ACTION ITEMS:
A. ORDINANCE 05-21 AMENDING CHAPTER 4 AND 13 OF THE ESTES PARK
DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING LOT COVERAGE. Planner Woeber.
Proposed amendments to restore the “Maximum Lot Coverage” to pre-2000
standards in the A (Accommodations/Highway Corridor), CO (Outlying
Commercial), and O (Office) zoning districts, and revise two related definitions.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. RESOLUTION 40-21 APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH WORKFORCE HOUSING ADMINISTRATION WITH THE ESTES PARK
HOUSING AUTHORITY (EPHA). Assistant Town Administrator Damweber.
The MOU would define roles and responsibilities of the Town and EPHA related to the
administration of the Town’s workforce housing regulations.
2. ESTES PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENTS. Town Clerk Williamson.
To appoint members for the newly formed Estes Park Comprehensive Plan Advisory
Committee.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. US34 CORRIDOR STUDY. Director Muhonen.
To discuss accelerating a traffic engineering study, and public outreach evaluation of
options to address the transportation needs and deficiencies on US34 between US36
and Steamer Drive.
ADJOURN.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 27, 2021
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 and Virtually in
said Town of Estes Park on the 27th day of April, 2021.
Present: Wendy Koenig, Mayor
Patrick Martchink, Mayor Pro Tem
Trustees Carlie Bangs
Marie Cenac
Barbara MacAlpine
Scott Webermeier
Cindy Younglund
Also Present: Jason Damweber, Assistant Town Administrator
Dan Kramer, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Absent: Travis Machalek, Town Administrator
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION.
Mayor Koenig proclaimed April as the month of the tree in honor of National Arbor Day
April 30, 2021.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Cenac) to approve the Agenda, and it
passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Mike Richardson/County citizen informed the Board he has requested the Estes Valley
Recreation and Park District to rename the dog park after Carolyn Fairbanks who recently
passed. She worked tirelessly to support the animals in our community through the Pet
Association. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has provided approval of a memorial at
the dog park so long as it is not located on the portion of the park owned by the BOR. He
requested Board consideration of the memorial on the portion owned by the Town.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS.
Trustee Bangs stated support for a memorial at the dog park in honor of Carolyn
Fairbanks.
Trustee Younglund stated full support for the Carolyn Fairbank’s memorial. She
commented the Police Auxiliary continue to develop a meet and greet process with the
patrol staff, continuing foot patrols, and providing assistance at vaccination clinics.
Trustee Webermeier commented the Visit Estes Park Board meet and received a positive
financial report for February, a presentation from the Economic Development Corporation
on a virtual market place, and May 5th as the starting date for the new CEO Kara Franker.
Mayor Pro Tem Martchink stated the Economic Development Corporation has received
conditional approval for an EDA grant in the amount of $496,098 to be distributed over
three years.
Trustee MacAlpine attended the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center lunch and learn
on Town advisory boards, Estes Park Planning Commission, conducted interviews with
Mayor Koenig for the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and attended the
Trustee chat. DRAFTPage 5
Board of Trustees – April 27, 2021 – Page 2
Trustee Cenac stated support for the Carolyn Fairbanks memorial. Western Heritage
continues to move forward with the Rooftop Rodeo with half the attendance. Rocky
Mountain Chocolate Factory made a special fudge in support of the Women’s Memorial
and donated $10 a box. The Parks Division would hand out tree seedlings in honor of
Arbor Day.
Mayor Koenig stated support for the Carolyn Fairbanks memorial. At the request of Mike
Romero, Trail Gazette Editor, she corrected an assumption the paper requested a travel
ban at the March 22, 2021 Town Board meeting.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber stated the Town received five proposals for the
development of the Fish Hatchery property. Trustees Webermeier and Younglund would
participate in the interview process.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber presented the policy governance report for
policies 3.3 and 3.7 prepared by Town Administrator Machalek. He reported full
compliance.
1. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Bills.
2. Town Board Minutes dated April 13, 2021 and Town Board Study Session Minutes
dated April 13, 2021.
3. Community and Family Advisory Board Minutes dated March 4, 2021
(acknowledgment only).
4. Estes Park Planning Commission Minutes dated March 16, 2021 and Study
Session Minutes dated March 16, 2021 (acknowledgment only).
5. Resolution 32-21 Approving the 2021 Memorandum of Understanding for
Restorative Justice Joint Programming with the Estes Valley Restorative Justice
Partnership, Inc., and the Estes Valley Public Library District.
6. Resolution 33-21 Approving the 2021 Intergovernmental Agreement for School
Resource Officer Services with the Park R-3 School District.
7. Resolution 34-21 Approving the Contract for the Replacement of Telemetry and
Networking for the Town’s Water SCADA System with Timber Line Electric &
Control Corporation, $218,674, Budgeted.
8. Resolution 35-21 Approving a Grant Agreement with Visit Estes Park for a
Climbing Boulder located at the Big Thompson Recreation Area adjacent to the
Parking Garage.
9. Resolution 36-21 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with CDOT for
Fiscal Year 2021 Certifications and Assurances as required by the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) for Public Transportation FTA funding recipients.
10. Appointment of Marina Connors to the Larimer County Solid Waste Policy Advisory
Council to complete the term of Howard Lauren expiring November 30, 2022.
11. Acceptance of Town Administrator Policy Governance Monitoring Report.
It was moved and seconded (Cenac/Webermeier) to approve the Consent
Agenda, and it passed unanimously.
2. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: Items reviewed by Planning Commission or staff
for Town Board Final Action.
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. ORDINANCE 05-21 AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE ESTES PARK
DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING LOT COVERAGE, AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 13 BY REVISING THE DEFINITION OF “IMPERVIOUS
SURFACES” AND “LOT COVERAGE”. Staff requested continuation to the
May 11, 2021 Town Board meeting. DRAFTPage 6
Board of Trustees – April 27, 2021 – Page 3
It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/Younglund) to approve the Planning
Commission Consent Agenda, and it passed unanimously.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
A. ORDINANCE 06-21 AMENDING SECTION 1.9.D.1(B) OF THE ESTES
PARK DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING FEATURES ALLOWED
WITHIN BUILDING SETBACKS. Mayor Koenig opened the public hearing.
Planner Bergeron reviewed the proposed amendment to the Estes Park
Development Code to allow photovoltaic system equipment (solar panels) to
encroach up to three (3) feet into the minimum building setback areas of
established lots. The amendment would allow an expanded use of renewable
energy in Estes Park by removing a barrier to system installation. It was noted
Exhibit A included in the packet did not renumber the features allowed within
a building setback with the addition of photovoltaic systems. Staff would
update the numbering of Exhibit A. Mayor Koenig closed the public hearing.
It was moved and seconded (MacAlpine/Webermeier) to approve
Ordinance 06-21 noting the amendments to Exhibit A, and it passed
unanimously.
3. ACTION ITEMS:
1. FEE WAIVER REQUEST, LOTS 1 AND 2 HIGH PINES SUBDIVISION, 1 AND 11
RIVERSIDE DRIVE, REZONING FEES, VAN HORN ENGINEERING. Director
Hunt presented a request to waive $4,500 in rezoning fees for a project Van Horn
Engineering attempted to submit prior to the expiration of the IGA for joint planning
in the Estes Valley, which expired on February 1, 2020, and the cancellation of in-
person meetings due to COVID-19. The County rezoned the property from A-1 to
EV A-1 after the expiration. This change impacted the river setbacks and the
method used to calculate unit density. In all other respects the two zoning districts
are similar. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Webermeier) to deny the
fee waiver request, in accordance with the findings as presented, and it
passed unanimously.
2. RESOLUTION 37-21 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE
CONTRACT FOR THE THUMB OPEN SPACE. Supervisor Berg stated Great
Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has requested the contract for the purchase of the
open space be amended to include a uniform land description to match the
conservation easement and the title work. The amendment would extend the
purchase date to June 1, 2021. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Bangs)
to approve Resolution 37-21, and it passed unanimously.
4. ACTION ITEMS:
1. THUMB OPEN SPACE AMENDED CONSERVATION EASEMENT. Supervisor
Berg stated the current Thumb Open Space consists of five parcels with three
conservation easements. Staff proposed the easements be consolidated into one
easement. The change would eliminate the ability to build a dwelling unit, provide
public access, and define the rights of the Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley
Land Trust. The new conservation easement would be executed at closing by the
Town Administrator.
Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
Wendy Koenig, Mayor
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk DRAFTPage 7
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado April 27, 2021
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the TOWN BOARD of the Town of
Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held at Town Hall in the
Board Room and Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 27th day of
April, 2021.
Board: Mayor Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem Martchink, Trustees Bangs,
Cenac, MacAlpine, Webermeier, and Younglund
Attending: Mayor Koenig, Mayor Pro Tem Martchink, Trustees Bangs,
Cenac, MacAlpine, Webermeier, and Younglund
Also Attending: Assistant Town Administrator Damweber, Town Attorney
Kramer and Recording Secretary Disney
Absent: Town Administrator Machalek
Mayor Koenig called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
CONFIRMING MUNICIPAL JUDGE AUTHORITY REGARDING CONTEMPT OF
COURT. Town Attorney Kramer reviewed Municipal Judge’s Authority regarding
contempt of court. He highlighted recommendations previously made by Judge
Thrower, including the inability of the Judge to issue jail time for certain, more serious
offensives. After further review, staff recommends an ordinance confirming the
Municipal Judge’s authority regarding contempt of court and the ability to impose jail
time instead of criminalization.
The Board discussed reintroduction of criminalization to the Municipal Code, the trend
of decriminalization of codes in other municipalities, circumstance of offenses being
written into Larimer County District Court versus Municipal Court, where jail time would
be served, the Police Department’s perspective on the ordinance, clarification on
contempt of court, and the amount of contempt of court situations which occurred in the
last year. The Board directed staff to bring forward an ordinance confirming the
Municipal Judge’s authority for a future Town Board meeting.
VACATION HOME RENTAL REGULATIONS MOVE TO MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ENFORCEMENT/LIFE SAFETY SURVEY CHANGES. Town Clerk Williamson
presented the discussion on Vacation Home Rental Regulations. She highlighted the
proposal to move the regulations from the Development Code to the Municipal Code,
removal of obsolete language, updated renewal deadline to January 31 of each year,
and proposed Life Safety Survey timeline to the beginning of the registration process.
Town Clerk Williamson stated land use regulations would remain in the Estes Park
Development Code and the residential cap and transferability of vacation homes would
not be addressed in the proposed code amendments.
Town Attorney Kramer presented the discussion on enforcement recommendations and
highlighted increasing fines, increasing consequences, suspension and revocations,
discretion of staff in issuing fines and consequences, notice and ticket issuance, and the
effect of suspension and revocation on ownership transfers.
The Board discussed the requirements of securing a sales tax license and property
management for a registration, the number of registrations which were lost due to the
15-day transferability deadline, the enforceability of suspension, the current
enforcement process, situations when tickets and fines would be issued to the renter,
and the number of violations. The Board directed staff to bring forward the
recommended code amendments at a future Town Board meeting.DRAFTPage 8
Town Board Study Session – April 27, 2021 – Page 2
TRUSTEE & ADMINSTRATOR COMMENTS & QUESTIONS.
Trustee Younglund requested Town volunteer appreciation be recognized in the future,
at a picnic or luncheon.
FUTURE STUDY SESSION AGENDA ITEMS.
Assistant Town Administrator Damweber requested and it was determined to schedule
a demonstration of Laserfiche Municipal Court Procedures for June 8, 2021 and
reschedule the Cameron Peak and East Thompson Zone Debrief for June 8, 2021.
There being no further business, Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Kimberly Disney, Recording Secretary DRAFTPage 9
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, March 17, 2021
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Board of the
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held virtually on the
17th day of March 2021.
Committee: Belle Morris, Tom Street, Janice Crow, Ann Finley, Larry
Gamble, Linda Hanick, Scott Moulton, Gordon Slack, Ron
Wilcocks
Attending: Belle Morris, Tom Street, Janice Crow, Ann Finley, Larry
Gamble, Linda Hanick, Scott Moulton, Gordon Slack, Ron
Wilcocks, Trustee Carlie Bangs, Public Works Director Greg
Muhonen, Engineering Mgr. David Hook, Parking & Transit
Mgr. Vanessa Solesbee, The Car Park General Mgr. Matt
Eisenberg, Rocky Mountain National Park John Hannon
Shuttle Committee: B Wells, Karin Swanlund, Teri Salerno
Absent:
Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No electronic submissions of public comment were received prior to the deadline and no
public was in attendance.
Chair Morris announced to the TAB that today’s meeting would be Member Janice Crow’s
last meeting. Crow shared with the members that she’s very appreciative to have been
involved in this board, and for the knowledge shared by the other TAB members.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made and seconded (Gamble/Slack) to approve the February meeting
minutes with minor edits and all were in favor.
BIG THOMPSON RECREATION AREA (Parks Supervisor Brian Berg)
The Town’s Parks Supervisor Brian Berg shared with the TAB, the visioning to the final
plan for the Big Thompson Recreation Area. An aesthetic approach was taken and
prices have risen considerably since originally proposed. Berg first discussed it with
Elizabeth Fogarty of Visit Estes Park (VEP). The conversation stalled until recently, but
is gaining traction and VEP recently provided $50K for costs specific to a climbing
boulder for this area. Two grants have now been awarded for this project totaling $95K.
Berg shared plans with the TAB reflecting an ADA accessible concrete walkway from
the bridge directly to an accessible picnic shelter; and another walkway from the bridge
directly to the climbing boulder. A perennial bed will be added, along with river access
by embedding the rock steps into the bank. A tree berm would be installed for visual
and audible barrier from the highways, which would include ponderosa and/or lodgepole
pine trees. Berg wants people’s experience to involve hearing the river while recreating.
Berg is excited to get the project started. Currently the Grant Agreement with VEP is
pending final approval. Once approved, Berg will order the boulder which takes 10-12
weeks to arrive, and the shelters which will take 3-4 weeks. All work is to be completed
in 2021.
Muhonen stated he’s hopeful that this would be a connection to a future multi-use trail
from the parking structure to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Member Crow
shared that she loves the plan and the quality location for visitors and ties into the
existing Riverwalk.
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2021 SEASONAL SHUTTLES (Parking & Transit Mgr. Vanessa Solesbee)
Solesbee shared that the 2021 Service Planning presentation is coming. She let the
group know that slight changes to the packet were required. While the bulk of this
presentation will look familiar to the information shared in January’s information, the
intention is to recap throughout the entire month of February and provide the updated
information.
The Shuttle Committee members were invited to today’s TAB meeting to share with
TAB what goes into shuttle planning including background analysis by staff.
The presentation shown laid out the staff considerations for the planning: Operational,
Safety & Accessibility, Rider Experience, Outreach, and Budget (2021 similar to 2020)
as well as supplementing with Federal aid. Safety is always Solesbee’s primary
consideration for both pedestrians and drivers during the season and she always tries to
gather diverse perspectives. This was reflected in the determinations made for 2021.
In prior years shuttle location tracking utilized DoubleMap. However, the functionality of
the software proved very unreliable and the agreement with DoubleMap has since
ended. At this time there is no tool for shuttle locations.
Member Gamble asked if there was a possibility of providing drive access from the
Steamer Driver intersection to the Visitor Center. Solesbee confirmed this possibility
and said she’d speak to that more in her next update. Member Crow stated that this
process has considered all different aspects and she appreciates all the efforts.
Morris appreciates the dialogue had with Solesbee after the February meeting, circling
back regarding the move of the shuttle stops to the Visitor Center. She still feels the
shuttle stops should be at the parking structure and believes in a shared space. She
stated there is a solution if it’s thought through more fully.
Rocky Mountain Transit Manager (RMTM) Brian Wells stated that, based on feedback
received on the RMTM side, he looks forward to moving shuttles back to the Visitor
Center.
Trustee Bangs asked Muhonen if there are any plans to add elevators or added
accessibility for the parking structure? Muhonen stated there are no plans to perform
those upgrades.
Visitor Center Manager Teri Salerno shared her agreement with the decision to move
the shuttle stops back to the Visitor Center and commended Solesbee for being very
thorough and gathering feedback from all the appropriate stakeholders while
maintaining safety first.
Solesbee proceeded to discuss potential Senate Bill 267 funding, further stating that
she does not want grant opportunities to guide the Town’s projects. Muhonen shared
ideas related to the funding and the pedestrian issues with the state highways. Ten
percent of grant funding can be spent on design which equates to approximately $100K.
TAB members showed general support of a corridor study.
SIDEWALK/TRAIL INVENTORY TASK FORCE UPDATE (Chair, Belle Morris)
The Task Force has created both a Gap Map and a Deficiency Map to outline next
steps for SRTS planning. Morris requested TAB member participation broken down by
street, to rate the conditions. Gamble added that it may not require walking all streets in
person, but that some can be done using Google Earth. Morris asked for an email or a
call if interested.
PARKING UPDATES (Parking & Transit Mgr. Vanessa Solesbee)
Manager Eisenberg updated on the 2021 Seasonal Paid Parking implementation which
will be presented to the Town Board in March, also providing 2020/2021 off-season
statistics.
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Eisenberg shared that the pay stations were ordered and shipped last Friday. The
installation is anticipated to begin the week of May 10. Mobile payment setup is
complete, and The Car Park is currently hiring two full-time staff. Parking wayfinding
signage is in the works and is out for bid. He also shared that significant public outreach
has taken place, providing presentations to several different stakeholder groups, as well
as TAB.
ENGINEERING UPDATES (Engineering Mgr. David Hook)
Manager Hook provided project updates since the last meeting.
Parking Wayfinding:
Bids have been published/solicited and over 30 companies have already downloaded
the bid packet. The Town will be opening bids on March 25 and anticipate completion
by Memorial Day 2021.
Fall River Trail: Another segment of this trail was completed and a different section
funded by grants from the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP), which are federal
funds managed by CDOT, and the Multi Modal Options Fund (MMOF) which are state
CDOT funds.
Graves Ave. Improvements:
Design is under way and there is strong potential for a more expansive design
discussion at the April meeting.
Town Development Reviews:
Elkhorn Lodge redevelopment plans are ongoing. Hook reminded members that, as part
of this redevelopment, a new sidewalk will be installed leading to Mrs. Walsh’s Garden.
The Stanley Carriage House Restaurant and Film Center are currently in review and will
require new sidewalk commitments. Updates will provided as reviews progress.
PROJECT / ADMINISTRATION UPDATES (Public Works Director Greg Muhonen)
Director Muhonen stated that during the March 9 Town Board meeting there was an
update to the Memorandum of Agreement and the Reimbursable Agreement related to
the Downtown Estes Loop. The updates were primarily administrative, but one addition
was a previous verbal agreement to overlay West Elkhorn. This had not been
documented prior to this update and requires no Town funds. Muhonen reported that
the Town Board provided unanimous support. Previous floodplain concerns have been
discussed and solved.
OTHER BUSINESS (Chair, Belle Morris)
There being no further business, Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 1:58 p.m.
Megan Van Hoozer, Recording Secretary
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PUBLIC WORKS Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Christy Crosser, Grant Specialist
Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Letter of Support for CDOT’s Revitalizing Main Street Grant Application for
US Highway 36 and Community Drive Roundabout Project
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Support Letter
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Public Works staff is requesting the Town Board authorize the Mayor to sign a support
letter to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) for their Revitalizing Main
Street grant application. The project is for the US Highway 36 and Community Drive and
includes new curb, gutter, and multi-use trail along the east side of Community Drive.
Present Situation:
As a part of Colorado’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan, the Revitalizing Main Streets
Program was expanded through a $30 million allocation from the state legislature in
March 2021. This program is intended to help communities across the state implement
transportation-related projects that improve safety and yield long-term benefits to the
community.
The US Highway 36 and Community Drive Roundabout project is currently finalizing
design so the timing for this grant opportunity and this project’s readiness for
implementation makes it a good fit. The grant application will focus on 2 areas:
1. The roundabout construction cost shortfall; and
2. Design and construct a vertical curb and attached multi-use trail on the east side
of Community Drive between the roundabout at Hwy 36 and Manford Ave.
The reason for proposing this multi-use sidewalk is to increase the competitiveness of
this application and focus on safety features. Safety components are 30 percent of the
evaluation scoring. This sidewalk would serve the schools and Estes Valley Recreation
and Park District’s Community Center.
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Proposal:
Public Works staff is proposing to submit a grant application for this funding opportunity
and is asking the Town Board to support this application through a support letter. The
grant application will be submitted to CDOT on May 14, 2021.
Advantages:
• This letter confirms the Town’s support for this project and the grant application.
• There is no cost share requirement; however, applicants with a match will be scored
higher and the Town previously budget cash match for this project.
Disadvantages:
• If awarded, the Town must complete this project by June 2024 and this deadline
should not be an issue for the Town to meet.
• If awarded the Town must comply with CDOT grant requirements, and because the
Town has been awarded another CDOT grant for this project, this should not result
in any new obligations or process.
Action Recommended:
Public Works staff recommends the Town Board authorize the Mayor to sign the
support letter to CDOT.
Finance/Resource Impact:
The estimated construction cost of this project is $3,200,000 including the expanded
scope of work. Town has previously budgeted approximately $1,009,000 of local funds
(account #204-5400-544.35.51) dating back to 2018 to put alongside a 2019 CMAQ
grant award of $750k. We are requesting a Revitalizing Main Streets (RMS) grant
award in the amount of $1,450,000 to cover the existing funding shortfall of $750k for
the roundabout and $700k for the added multi-use trail. The RMS grant program has
established an application cap of $2M from an individual local agency.
Level of Public Interest
Public interest is moderate for the roundabout and is expected to be strong for the curb,
gutter, and trail improvements along Community Drive.
Sample Motion:
I move for the approval/denial of the Mayor signing the support letter.
Attachments:
1. Support Letter
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Letter will be placed on Board letterhead by Town Clerk’s Office
DATE
Grant Review Committee
Revitalizing Main Street
Larger Safety Infrastructure Grant
CDOT
cdotmainstreets@state.co.us
RE: Support Letter
Dear Grant Review Committee:
The purpose of this letter is to affirm the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees support
the Public Works Department’s grant application to CDOT for the Revitalizing Main
Street program. This application supports a very important project for our community:
building a sidewalk on Community Drive and constructing a roundabout at US 36 and
Community Drive.
As we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the closure of
Rocky Mountain National Park and local business closures, we look forward to
implementing projects that will have direct and lasting positive impacts for our
community. With the support from CDOT we can continue this very important project to
construct safety features for people and improve traffic flow into our downtown corridor.
The economic vitality of this destination community is important locally, of course, but
also for the region and the state. This project supports the Town Board’s strategic goals:
to offer visitors an exceptional guest experience as a preferred mountain community;
and to support infrastructure improvements.
US 36 leads directly into the downtown corridor which is a destination for many visitors
and an employment hub. This is the business district with shopping, dining, and arts that
offers residents and visitors an opportunity to experience a mountain village. Driving into
a community is a first impression and this roundabout offers a wonderful introduction to
the valley and its natural beauty.
The roundabout at the intersection of US 36 and Community Drive is needed due to the
increased traffic as a result of the Events Complex major improvements (the Town’s
fairgrounds) and the new Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District’s (EVRPD)
Community Center (“rec center”). The two-lane highway coming into the Estes Park on
US 36 has significant traffic turning left to access these services, resulting in vehicles
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backing up on the causeway over Lake Estes. The roundabout will be more efficient for
vehicles turning left onto Community Drive and will slow traffic down as they enter Estes
Park. Roundabouts are considered safer because of slower vehicles and fewer
vehicular conflicts.
The roundabout will be the second of three in Estes Park following the construction of
the roundabout on US Highway 34 and MacGregor Avenue. This CDOT project has
successfully introduced roundabouts in this community and we look forward for
continued CDOT support for the roundabout at US 36 and Community Drive.
The proposed sidewalk on the east side of Community Drive includes many safety
features especially for students walking and biking from the school campus and the
EVRPD Community Center to the recreational area that includes ball fields, skatepark,
tennis courts and more. This sidewalk will connect with the Estes Lake Trail and points
beyond including the historic downtown village.
Besides connecting to the schools and the recreation center, Community Drive
connects to residential areas, and the highly used and only dog park in the community.
Currently there is only a dirt path along this road which is heavily used. The multimodal
sidewalk will accommodate walkers, joggers, bikers, families with strollers and many
others. This sidewalk will be a significant improvement; and supports the Stanley Park
Master Plan that was completed in 2018.
As you are aware, Estes Park is a premiere destination community hosting millions of
visitors each year. With CDOT as our partner we can continue road and trail
improvements that accommodate residents and visitors and keep people safer from
traffic conflicts.
We hope that you will review this grant application favorably for the Town of Estes Park
in our effort to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and as we continue infrastructure
improvement as the primary gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Sincerely.
Windy Koenig
Mayor
Town of Estes Park
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RESOLUTION 38-21
SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A NEW BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION FOR CMT2, INC DBA YOU NEED PIE! DINER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK, COLORADO:
That the filing date of the application for a New BEER AND WINE Liquor License,
filed by CMT2, Inc. dba You Need Pie! Diner, 509 Big Thompson Avenue #300, Estes Park,
Colorado, is April 22, 2021.
It is hereby ordered that a public hearing on said application shall be held in the Board
Room of the Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 7:00
P.M., and that the neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of said application and hearing
shall be the area included within a radius of 3.5 miles, as measured from the center of the
applicant's property.
DATED this day of , 2021.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
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RESOLUTION 39-21
SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A NEW BEER AND WINE LIQUOR LICENSE
APPLICATION FOR THE POST BREWING COMPANY ESTES PARK LLC
DBA POST CHICKEN AND BEER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK, COLORADO:
That the filing date of the application for a New HOTEL & RESTAURANT Liquor
License, filed by The Post Brewing Company Estes Park LLC, dba Post Chicken and Beer,
333D East Wonderview Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado, is April 23, 2021.
It is hereby ordered that a public hearing on said application shall be held in the Board
Room of the Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 7:00
P.M., and that the neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of said application and hearing
shall be the area included within a radius of 3.5 miles, as measured from the center of the
applicant's property.
DATED this day of , 2021.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
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TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Reappointment of Brad Klein to the Estes Park Board of Appeals for a
term expiring May 1, 2026.
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Appointment
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To consider the reappointment of Brad Klein to the Estes Park Board of Appeals.
Present Situation:
The Board of Appeals is composed of five members with technical qualifications, required
by various International Building Codes, with the purpose of hearing appeals of the
Building Official’s decisions and to advise staff and elected officials on matters pertaining
to code amendments and code interpretations.
The term of Brad Klein expired May 1, 2021 and the Town Clerk’s Office advertised for a
mechanical contractor position on the Board. One application was received from Brad
Klein for reappointment to the Estes Park Board of Appeals.
Proposal:
Staff recommends the reappointment of Brad Klein to a five-year term expiring May 1,
2026.
Brad Klein has owned and operated Advantage Mechanical Svs Inc since 1999, which
has been an active mechanical and HVAC contractor in the Estes Valley since opening.
Advantages:
Provides continuity on the Estes Park Board of Appeals and would complete the five-
member board.
Disadvantages:
If the appointment is not made, the position would remain vacant until it could be re-
advertised and interviews conducted.
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Action Recommended:
Reappoint Brad Klein to the Estes Park Board of Appeals for a five-year term expiring
May 1, 2026.
Finance/Resource Impact:
None.
Level of Public Interest
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move approve/deny the reappointment of Brad Klein to the Estes Park Board of
Appeals for a five-year term expiring May 1, 2026.
Attachments:
None.
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TOWN CLERK Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Town Clerk Williamson
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Reappointment of Guy Wayne Newsom to the Estes Park Board of
Adjustment for a term expiring March 31, 2022.
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Appointment
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To consider the recommended appointment for the Estes Park Board of Adjustment.
Present Situation:
The term of member Guy Wayne Newsom expired March 31, 2021. The Clerk’s Office
advertised for the position on the board. An application was received from Wayne
Newsom for reappointment.
Proposal:
Staff recommends the reappointment of Guy Wayne Newsom to a one-year term
expiring March 31, 2022. The recommendation of a one-year term, as opposed to the
three-year term stated in the board’s bylaws, is due to the interest of the applicant.
Advantages:
Filling the position would provide continuity on the Estes Park Board of Adjustment and
would complete the three-member board.
Disadvantages:
If the appointment is not made, the position would remain vacant until it could be re-
advertised and interviews conducted.
Action Recommended:
To reappoint Guy Wayne Newsom to the Estes Park Board of Adjustment for a one-
year term expiring March 31, 2022.
Finance/Resource Impact:
None. Page 25
Level of Public Interest
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the reappointment of Guy Wayne Newsome to the Estes Park
Board of Adjustment for a one-year term expiring March 31, 2022.
Attachments:
None.
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TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Reappointment of Nancy Almond and Michael Moon to the Community &
Family Advisory Board for terms expiring April 30, 2024.
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Appointment
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To consider the reappointments of Nancy Almond and Michael Moon to the Community
and Family Advisory Board.
Present Situation:
The terms of Nancy Almond, Rachel Balduzi, Michael Moon, and Jodi Roman expired
April 30, 2021 and the Town Clerk’s Office advertised for four positions on the board.
Applications were received from Nancy Almond and Michael Moon for reappointment.
Proposal:
Staff recommends the reappointment of Nancy Almond and Michael Moon to three-year
terms expiring April 30, 2024 and to continue advertising for the remaining positions,
though the appointments would meet the minimum required membership.
Nancy Almond, following her recent retirement, acts as the interim Executive Director of
Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success and has served on the Community and
Family Advisory Board since 2017.
Michael Moon acts as the President of the Board of Directors for the Estes Early
Childhood Education Inc. and has served on the Community and Family Advisory Board
since 2018
Advantages:
Provides continuity on the Community and Family Advisory Board and would meet the
minimum required membership on the board.
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Disadvantages:
If the reappointments are not made, the positions would remain vacant until the
positions could be re-advertised and interviews conducted.
Action Recommended:
Reappoint Nancy Almond and Michael Moon to the Community and Family Advisory
Board for three-year terms expiring April 30, 2024
Finance/Resource Impact:
None.
Level of Public Interest
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move approve/deny the reappointment of Nancy Almond and Michael Moon to the
Community and Family Advisory Board for three-year terms expiring April 30, 2024.
Attachments:
None.
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TOWN CLERK Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Reappointment of John Gordon Slack to the Transportation Advisory
Board for a term expiring March 31, 2024
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Appointment
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To consider the recommended reappointment of John Gordon Slack to the
Transportation Advisory Board.
Present Situation:
The term of Gordon Slack expired March 31, 2021 and the Clerk’s Office advertised for
the position on the board. An application was received from John Gordon Slack for
reappointment.
Proposal:
Staff recommends the reappointment of John Gordon Slack to a three-year term
expiring March 31, 2024. John Gordon Slack has served on the Transportation Advisory
Board since 2015.
Advantages:
Provides continuity on the Transportation Advisory Board and would assist in
completing the nine-member board.
Disadvantages:
If the appointment is not made, the position would remain vacant until the position could
be re-advertised and interviews conducted.
Action Recommended:
Reappoint John Gordon Slack to the Transportation Advisory Board for a three-year
term expiring March 31, 2024.
Finance/Resource Impact:
None. Page 29
Level of Public Interest
Low.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the reappointment of John Gordon Slack to the Transportation
Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring March 31, 2024.
Attachments:
None.
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TOWN CLERK Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Liquor Licensing: New Lodging & Entertainment Liquor License
Application for Trinity Hospitality LLC dba Rocky Mountain Hotel &
Conference Center, 1701 North Lake Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER__Liquor_______
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Approval of a new Lodging & Entertainment liquor license located 1701 North Lake
Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado. Application filed Trinity Hospitality LLC dba Rocky
Mountain Hotel & Conference Center.
Present Situation:
An application for a new liquor license was received by the Town Clerk’s office on
March 31, 2021. All necessary paperwork and fees were submitted; please see the
attached Procedure for Hearing on Application – New Liquor License for additional
information. The applicant held a previous license at this location which expired on
October 12, 2020. The applicant then surrendered the license on March 10, 2021 in
lieu of renewing the license and paying the subsequent late fees. The license was not
in use during most of the last year as the hotel was being renovated.
Proposal:
To present the application for the Town Board’s review and consideration for a new
Lodging and Entertainment liquor license.
Advantages:
Approval of the license provides the business owner with the opportunity to operate a
liquor-licensed establishment in the Town of Estes Park.
Disadvantages:
The owner is denied a business opportunity to serve alcohol to patrons. Page 31
Action Recommended:
Approval of the application for a new Lodging and Entertainment liquor license.
Budget:
The fee paid to the Town of Estes Park for a new Lodging and Entertainment Liquor
license is $1319. The fee covers the administrative costs related to processing the
application, background checks, and business licensing. In addition, the annual
renewal fee payable to the Town of Estes Park for a Lodging and Entertainment liquor
license is $869.
Level of Public Interest
Low
Sample Motion:
The Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood
are/are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and that the desires of
the adult inhabitants are/are not for the granting of this liquor license. Based upon
these findings, I move that the application for a new Lodging and Entertainment liquor
license filed by Trinity Hospitality LLC dba Rocky Mountain Hotel & Conference Center be
approved/denied.
Attachments:
1.Procedure for Hearing
2. Application
3.Diagram of Liquor Premises
4.Individual History
5.Police Report
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1
July 2002
PROCEDURE FOR HEARING ON APPLICATION
NEW LIQUOR LICENSE
1.MAYOR.
The next order of business will be the public hearing on the application of Trinity
Hospitality LLC dba Rocky Mountain Hotel & Conference Center for a new
Lodging & Entertainment Liquor License located 1701 N. Lake Avenue, Estes
Park, Colorado.
At this hearing, the Board of Trustees shall consider the facts and evidence
determined as a result of its investigation, as well as any other facts, the reasonable
requirements of the neighborhood for the type of license for which application has
been made, the desires of the adult inhabitants, the number, type and availability of
liquor outlets located in or near the neighborhood under consideration, and any other
pertinent matters affecting the qualifications of the applicant for the conduct of the type
of business proposed.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
2.TOWN CLERK. Will present the application and confirm the following:
The application was filed March 31, 2021.
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 13, 2021, the public hearing was
set for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
The neighborhood boundaries for the purpose of this application and hearing
were established to be 4.0 miles.
The Town has received all necessary fees and hearing costs.
The applicant is filing as a Limited Liability Corporation.
The property is zoned A-Accommodations which allows this type of business
as a permitted use.
The notice of hearing was published on April 30, 2021 .
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2
The premise was posted on April 26, 2021
There is a police report with regard to the investigation of the applicants.
Status of T.I.P.S. Training: (Applicant to provide information a the Town Board
meeting)
Unscheduled Scheduled * Completed
There is a map indicating all liquor outlets presently in the Town of Estes Park
available upon request.
3.APPLICANT.
The applicants will be allowed to state their case and present any evidence they
wish to support the application.
4.OPPONENTS.
The opponents will be given an opportunity to state their case and present any
evidence in opposition to the application.
The applicant will be allowed a rebuttal limited to the evidence presented by the
opponents. No new evidence may be submitted.
5.MAYOR.
Ask the Town Clerk whether any communications have been received in regard
to the application and, if so, to read all communication.
Indicate that all evidence presented will be accepted as part of the record.
Ask the Board of Trustees if there are any questions of any person speaking at
any time during the course of this hearing.
Declare the public hearing closed.
6.SUGGESTED MOTION:
Finding. The Board of Trustees finds that the reasonable requirements of the
neighborhood are/are not met by the present liquor outlets in the neighborhood and
that the desires of the adult inhabitants are/are not for the granting of this liquor
license.
Motion. Based upon the above findings, I move that this license be granted/denied.
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DR8404(01/22/20)COLORADODEPARTMENTOF REVENUEientDivisionRetailLicenseApplicationNewLicenseNew-ConcurrentTransferofOwnershipStatePropertyOnlyEMasterfile•Allanswersmustbeprintedinblackinkortypewritten•Applicantmustchecktheappropriatebox(es)•Applicantshouldobtainacopyofthe ColoradoLiquorandBeer Code:www.colorado.gov/enforcement/Iiquor1.Applicantisapplyingasa/anIndividualLimitedLiabilityCompany AssociationorOtherCorporationPartnership(includesLimitedLiabilityandHusbandandWifePartnerships)2.ApplicantIfanLLC,nameofLLC;ifpartnership,atleast2partner’snames;ifcorporation,nameofcorporationFEINNumberff2irJ1i,fI-tOsPiTtTtJUtc2a.TradeNameofEstablishment(DBA)VStateSalesTaxNumberBusinessTelephoneRcdc-t1cn--c?irs-Co-e(I-SS33.AddressofPrdmises(specifyexactlocationofpremises,includesuite/unitnumbers)1LPe__VEr%rcCityCountyStateZIPCode&etc.,n-iezCoOSt-4.MailinAddress(NumberandStreet)CityorTownI1-fi2StateZIPCode6L!2wrc.nJ?YDCOoI%331%g?5.EmailAddressA-fli‘‘16.Ifthepremisescurrentlyhasaliquororbeerlicense,youmustanswerfh4followingquestionsPreseTradeNamefEstablihment(DBA)PresentStateLicenseNumberPresentClassofLicensePresentExpirationDatejAcy-trQ(-2zSectionANonrefundableApplicationFees*SectionB(Cont.)LiquorLicenseFees*flApplicationFeeforNewLicense$1,550.00LILiquor—LicensedDrugstore(County)$312.50,ApplicationFeeforNewLicensew/ConcurrentReview$1,650.00LILodging&Entertainment-L&E(City)$500.00LIApplicationFeeforTransfer$1,550.00Lodging&Entertainment-L&E(County)$500.00SectionBLiquorLicenseFees*LIManagerRegistration-H&R$75.00LIAddOptionalPremisestoH&R$100.00XLIManagerRegistration-Tavem$75.00LIManagerRegistration-Lodging&Entertainment$75.00LIAddRelatedFacilitytoResortComplex$75.00XTotalLIManagerRegistration-CampusLiquorComplex$75.00LIAddSidewalkServiceArea$75.00LIOptionalPremisesLicense(City)$500.00LIArtsLicense(City)$308.75LIOptionalPremisesLicense(County)$500.00LIArtsLicense(County)$308.75LIRacetrackLicense(City)$500.00LIBeerandWineLicense(City)$351.25LIRacetrackLicense(County)$500.00LIBeerandWineLicense(County)$436.25LIResortComplexLicense(City)$500.00LIBrewPubLicense(City)$750.00LIResortComplexLicense(County)$500.00LIBrewPubLicense(County)$750.00LIRelatedFacility-CampusLiquorComplex(City)$160.00LICampusLiquorComplex(City)$500.00LIRelatedFacility-CampusLiquorComplex(County)$160.00LICampusLiquorComplex(County)$500.00LIRelatedFacility-CampusLiquorComplex(State)$160.00LICampusLiquorComplex (State)$500.00LIRetailGamingTavernLicense(City)$500.00LIClubLicense(City)$308.75LIRetailGamingTavernLicense(County)$500.00LIClubLicense(County)$308.75LIRetailLiquorStoreLicense—Additional(City)$227.50LIDistilleryPubLicense(City)$750.00LIRetailLiquorStoreLicense—Additional(County)$312.50LIDistilleryPubLicense(County)$750.00LIRetailLiquorStore(City)$227.50LIHotelandRestaurantLicense(City)$500.00LIRetailLiquorStore(County)$312.50LIHotelandRestaurantLicense(County)$500.00LITavernLicense(City)$500.00LIHotelandRestaurantLicensew/oneoptpremises(City)$600.00LITavernLicense(County)$500.00LIHotelandRestaurantLicensew/oneoptpremises(County)$600.00LIVintnersRestaurantLicense(City)$750.00LILiquor—LicensedDrugstore(City)$227.50LIVintnersRestaurantLicense(County)$750.00*NotethattheDivisionwillnotacceptcashQuestions?Visit:www.colorado.gov/enforcement/IiquorformoreinformationDonotwriteinthisspace-ForDepartmentofRevenueuseonlyLiabilityInformationLicenseAccountNumberLiabilityDateLicenseIssuedThrough(ExpirationDate)Total$1ATTACHMENT 2Page 35
oRa4o4 <01122120J Application Documents Checklist and Worksheet
lnstru·ctions: This checklist should be utilized to assist applicants with filing all required documents for licensure.All documents must be properly signed and correspond with the name of the applicant�-All documents must be typedor legibly printed. Upon final State approval the license will be mailed to the local licensing authority. Application fees are nonrefundable. Questions? Visit: www.coforado.gov/enforcementlfiquor for more information
Items submitted olease check all annrooriate boxes comoleted or documents submitted
I.Applicant information
0' A. Applicant/Licensee identified,El" B. State sales tax license number listed or applied for at time of application13"' C. License type or other transaction identifiedlf D. Return originals to local authority (additional items may be required by the local licensing authority)
E.All sections of the application need to be completed□F. Master file applicants must include the Application for Master File form DR 8415 and applicable fees to this
Retail License Application
II. �gram of the premises
A. No larger than 8 1 /2" X 11"□B. Dimensions included (does not have to be to scale). Exterior areas should show type of control (fences,
walls, entry/exit points, etc.) &"c. Separate diagram for each floor (if multiple levels)
�-Kitchen -identified if Hotel and Restaurant
. Bold/Outlined Licensed Premises
Ill. Proof of property possession (One Year Needed)D A. Deed in name of the applicant (or) (matching question #2) date stamped I filed with County Clerk □B. Lease in the name of the applicant (or) (matching question #2)□C. Lease assignment in the name of the applicant with proper consent from the landlord and acceptance by the applicant□D. Other agreement if not deed or lease. (matching question #2)
IV.Background information (DR 8404-1) and financial documentsD A. Compiete DR 8404-1 for each principal (individuals with more than 10% ownership, officers, directors,
partners, members) □B. Fingerprints taken and submitted to the appropriate Local Licensing Authority through an approved state
vendor. Do not complete fingerprint cards prior to submitting your application.
The Vendors are as follows:
ldentoGO -https:/luenro/1.identogo.coml
Phone: 844-539-5539 (toll-free)
ldentoGO FAQs: https:llwww.coforado.gov/pacific/cbilidentification-faqs
Colorado Fingerprinting -http://www.coforadofingerprinting.com
Appointment Scheduling Website: http:llwww.coforadofingerprinting.com/cabs/
Phone: 720-292-2722 Toll Free: 833-224-2227 □C. Purchase agreement, stock transfer agreement, and/or authorization to transfer license□D. List of all notes and loans (Copies to also be attached)
V.Sole proprietor/husband and wife partnership (if applicable)
0 A. Form DR 4679□8. Copy of State issued Driver's License or Colorado Identification Card for each applicant
VI.Corporate applicant information (if applicable)
g-A. Certificate of Incorporation
8. Certificate of Good Standing
C.Certificate of Authorization if foreign corporation (out of state applicants only)
VII.Partnership applicant information (if applicable)□ A. Partnership Agreement (general or limited).
8.Certificate of Good Standing
VIII.Limited Liability Company applicant information (if applicable)D A. Copy of articles of organization□8. Certificate of Good Standing□C. Copy of Operating Agreement (if applicable)□D. Certificate of Authority if foreign LLC (out of state applicants only)
IX.Manager registration for Hotel and Restaurant, Tavern, Lodging & Entertainment, and Campus Liquor
Complex licenses when included with this applicationD A. $75.00 fee
1'.511 8. Individual History Record (DR 8404-1)
Q C. If owner is managing, no fee required
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7.Is the applicant (including any of the partners if a partnership; members or ma\:i'ageMi if a limited liability company; or officers,
stockholders or directors if a corporation) or managers under the age of twenty-one years?
8.Has the applicant (including any of the partners if a partnership; members or managers if a limited liability company; or officers,
stockholders or directors if a corporation) or managers ever (in Colorado or any other state):
a. Been denied an alcohol beverage license?
b.Had an alcohol beverage license suspended or revoked?
c.Had interest in another entity that had an alcohol beverage license suspended or revoked?
If you answered yes to Ba, b or c, explain in detail on a separate sheet.
9.Has a liquor license application (same license class), that was located within 500 feet of the proposed premises, been denied within the
preceding two years? If "yes", explain in detail.
10.Are the premises to be licensed within 500 feet, of any public or private school that meets compulsory education requirements of
Colorado law, or the principal campus of any college, university or seminary?
Waiver by local ordinance?
Other:
11.Is your Liquor Licensed Drugstore (LLDS) or Retail Liquor Store (RLS) within 1500 feet of another retail liquor license for off-premises
sales in a jurisdiction with a population of greater than (>) 10,0000? NOTE: The distance shall be determined by a radius measurement
that begins at the principal doorway of the LLDS/RLS premises for which the application is being made and ends at the principal door-
way of the Licensed LLDS/RLS.
12.Is your Liquor Licensed Drugstore (LLDS) or Retail Liquor Store (RLS) within 3000 feet of another retail liquor license for off-premises
sales in a jurisdiction with a population of less than ( <) 10,0000? NOTE: The distance shall be determined by a radius measurement
that begins at the principal doorway of the LLDS/RLS premises for which the application is being made and ends at the principal
doorway of the Licensed LLDS/RLS.
13 a. For additional Retail Liquor Store only. Was your Retail Liquor Store License issued on or before January 1, 2016?
13 b. Are you a Colorado resident?
14.Has a liquor or beer license ever been issued to the applicant (including any of the partners, if a partnership; members or manager if a
Limited Liability Company; or officers, stockholders or directors if a corporation)? If yes, identify the name of the business and list any
� financial interest in said business including any loans to or from a licensee. 4' '(l 1 tJ l 1'1f J,-l a;,f) ., It l- t T'J �'-<-
15. Does the applicant, as listed on line 2 of this application, have legal possession of the premises by ownership, lease or other
arrangement? r,{ Ownership D Lease D Other (Explain in Detail)
a. If leased, list name of landlord and tenant, and date of expiration, exactly as they appear on the lease:
Landlord I Tenant Expires
b.Is a percentage of alcohol sales included as compensation to the landlord? If yes, complete question 16.
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c.Attach a diagram that designates the area to be licensed in black bold outline (including dimensions) which shows the bars, brewery, walls,
partitions, entrances, exits and what each room shall be utilized for in this business. This diagram should be no larger than 8 1/2" X 11".
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16.Who, besides the owners listed in this application (including persons, firms, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies) will loan or give money,
inventory, furniture or equipment to or for use in this business; or who will receive money from this business? Attach a separate sheet if necessary.
Last Name f pr First Name Date of Birth FEIN or SSN lnteresUPercentage
Last Name ,rJ1 First Name (k Date of Birth FEIN or SSN lnteresUPercentage
Attach copies of all notes and security instruments and any written agreement or details of any oral agreement, by which any person (including
partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, etc.) will share in the profit or gross proceeds of this establishment, and any agreement
relating to the business which is contingent or conditional in any way by volume, profit, sales, giving of advice or consultation.
17.Optional Premises pr Hotel and Restaurant Licenses with Optional Premises:□�Has a local ordinance or resolution authorizing optional premises been adopted?
Number of additional Optional Premise areas requested. (See license fee chart)!
18. For the addition of a Sidewalk Service Area per Regulation 47-302(A)(4), include a diagram of the service area and documentation received from
the local governing body authorizing use of the sidewalk. Documentation may include but is not limited to a statement of use, permit, easement, or
other legal permissions.
19. Liquor Licensed Drugstore (LLDS) applicants, answer the following:
a.Is there a pharmacy, licensed by the Colorado Board of Pharmacy, located within the applicant's LLDS premise?□ld3If "yes" a copy of license must be attached.
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DR 8404 (01/22/20) Name ,4' �I('! 1'11-( rte.,�(' l� 'l"f' LLe..,I Type of License ���.+. Account Number Lo ,,f _c,,, _ : -A--\ 20.Club Liquor License applicants answer the following: Attach a copy of applicabl'e dOCI.Jmentation
a.Is the applicant organization operated solely for a national, social, fraternal, patriotic, political or athletic purpose and not for pecuniary gain?b. Is the applicant organization a regularly chartered branch, lodge or chapter of a national organization which is operated solely for theobject of a patriotic or fraternal organization or society, but not for pecuniary gain? Nf Kc.How long has the club been incorporated?d.Has applicant occupied an establishment for three years (three years required) that was operated solely for the reasons stated above?
21. Brew-Pub, Distillery Pub or Vintner's Restaurant applicants answer the following: NI � a.Has the applicant received or applied for a Federal Permit? (Copy of permit or application must be attached}
22.Campus Liquor Complex applicants answer the following:
a.Is the applicant an institution of higher education?N 1..-
b. Is the applicant a person who contracts with the institution of higher education to provide food services?
If "yes" please provide a copy of the contract with the institution of higher education to provide food services.
23. For all on-premises applicants.
Yes No □ □ □ □
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a. Hotel and Restaurant, Lodging and Entertainment, Tavern License and Campus Liquor Complex, the Registered Manager must also submit anIndividual History Record-DR 8404-1 and fingerprint submitted to approved State Vendor through the Vendor's website. See application checklist, Section IV, for details.b. For all Liquor Licensed Drugstores (LLDS) the Permitted Manager must also submit an Manager Permit Application -DR 8000 and fingerprints. Last Name of Manager NaCJ-1 A1-11" I First Name/(���
24. Does this manager act as the manager of, or have a financial interest in, any other liquor licensed establishment in the State of Yes No Colorado? If yes, provide name, type of license and account number. □�
25. Related Facility -Campus Liquor Complex applicants answer the following:□ □ a. Is the related facility located within the boundaries of the Campus Liquor Complex? If yes, please provide a map of the geographical location within the Campus Liquor Complex.rS I ;;y-If no, this license type is not available for issues outside the geographical location of the Campus Liquor Complex. b. Designated Manager for Related Facility-Campus Liquor ComplexLast Name of Manager I First Name of Manager
26. Tax Information. Yes No
a. Has the applicant, including its manager, partners, officer, directors, stockholders, members (LLC), managing members (LLC), or any □ [)d'other person with a 10% or greater financial interest in the applicant, been found in final order of a tax agency to be delinquent in the payment of any state or local taxes, penalties, or interest related to a business?
b.Has the applicant, including its manager, partners, officer, directors, stockholders, members (LLC), managing members (LLC), or any □ !if'other person with a 10% or greater financial interest in the applicant failed to pay any fees or surcharges imposed pursuant to section44-3-503, C.R.S.?
27. If applicant is a corporation, partnership, association or limited liability company, applicant must list all Officers, Directors, General Partners,
and Managing Members. In addition, applicant must list any stockholders, partners, or members with ownership of 10% or more in the
applicant. All persons listed below must also attach form DR 8404-1 (Individual History Record), and make an appointment with an approvedState Vendor through their website. See application checklist, Section IV, for details. Name ku t\11 A-IL {VI <£ck P,A.J TName
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** If applicant is owned 100% by a parent company, please list the designated principal officer on above.
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•• Corporations -the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer must be accounted for above (Include ownership percentage if applicable)•• If total ownership percentage disclosed here does not total 100%, applicant must check this box:� Applicant affirms that no individual other than these disclosed herein owns 10% or more of the applicant and does not have financial interest in aprohibited liquor license pursuant to Article 3 or 5, C.R.S.
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Name.
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Oath Of Applic t
I declare under penalty of perjury in the second degree that this application and all attachments are true, correct, and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I also acknowledge that it is my responsibility and the responsibility of my agents and employees to comply with the provisions of the
Colorado Liquor or Beer Code which affect my license. ...
Printed Name and TIiie
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Report and Approval of Local Licensing Authority (City/County)
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Date application filed with I cal authority Date of local authority hearing (for new license applicants; cannot be less than 30 days from date of application) 3 36) 0310 'U/2-f
The Local Licensing Authority Hereby Affirms that each person required to file DR 8404-1 (Individual History Record) or a DR 8000 (Manager Permit) has
been: D Fingerprinted D Subject to background investigation, including NCIC/CCIC check for outstanding warrants
That the local authority has conducted, or intends to conduct, an inspection of the proposed premises to ensure that the applicant is in compliance with
and aware of, liquor code provisions affecting their class of license
(Check One) D Date of inspection or anticipated date ---------□Will conduct inspection upon approval of state licensing authority
D Is the Liquor Licensed Drugstore (LLDS) or Retail Liquor Store (RLS) within 1,500 feet of another retail liquor license for off
premises sales in a jurisdiction with a population of> 10,0000?
D Is the Liquor Licensed Drugstore(LLDS) or Retail Liquor Store (RLS) within 3,000 feet of another retail liquor license for off
premises sales in a jurisdiction with a population of< 10,0000?
NOTE: The distance shall be determined by a radius measurement that begins at the principal doorway of the LLDS/RLS premises
for which the application is being made and ends at the principal doorway of the Licensed LLDS/RLS.
D Does the Liquor-Licensed Drugstore (LLDS) have at least twenty percent (20%) of the applicant's gross annual income derived
from the sale of food, during the prior twelve (12) month period?
Yes No □ □
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The foregoing application has been examined; and the premises, business to be conducted, and character of the applicant are satisfactory. We do
report that such license, if granted, will meet the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood and the desires of the adult inhabitants, and will comply
with the provisions of Title 44, Article 4 or 3, C.R.S., and Liquor Rules. Therefore, this application is approved.
Local Licensing Authority for Tel ephone Number
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DR 8495 (07/23/19)
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Liquor Enforcement Division
Tax Check Authorization, Waiver,
and Request to Release Information
I, ,k:_u /VI a-t" ��am �_ning �his Ta x Check Authorization Waiver and Request to Release
Information (hereinafter "Waiver") on behalf of I rin l i� J-eo,�fc' Wf q LLL-(the "Applicant/L icensee")
to permit the Colorado Department of Revenue and any oth7state orl�al taxing authority to release information and
documentation that may otherwise be confidential, as provided below. If I am signing this Waiver for someone other than
myself, including on behalf of a business entity, I certify that I have the authority to execute this Waiver on behalf of the
Applicant/Licensee.
The Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue is the State Licensing Authority, and oversees the
Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division as his or her agents, clerks, and employees. The information and documentation
obtained pursuant to this Waiver may be used in connection with the Applicant/Licensee's liquor license application
and ongoing licensure by the state and local licensing authorities. The Colorado Liquor Code, section 44-3-1 01. et seq.
("Liquor Code"), and the Colorado Liquor Rules, 1 CCR 203-2 ("Liquor Rules"), require compliance with certain tax
obligations, and set forth the investigative, disciplinary and licensure actions the state and local licensing authorities may
take for violations of the Liquor Code and Liquor Rules, including failure to meet tax reporting and payment obligations.
The Waiver is made pursuant to section 39-21-113(4), C.R.S., and any other law, regulation, resolution or ordinance
concerning the confidentiality of tax information, or any document, report or return filed in connection with state or local
taxes. This Waiver shall be valid until the expiration or revocation of a license, or until both the state and local licensing
authorities take final action to approve or deny any application(s) for the renewal of the license, whichever is later.
Applicant/Licensee agrees to execute a new waiver for each subsequent licensing period in connection with the renewal
of any license, if requested.
By signing below, Applicant/Licensee requests that the Colorado Department of Revenue and any other state or local
taxing authority or agency in the possession of tax documents or information, release information and documentation to
the Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division, and is duly authorized employees, to act as the Applicant's/Licensee's duly
authorized representative under section 39-21-113( 4 ), C.R.S., solely to allow the state and local licensing authorities, and
their duly authorized employees, to investigate compliance with the Liquor Code and Liquor Rules. Applicant/Licensee
authorizes the state and local licensing authorities, their duly authorized employees, and their legal representatives, to
use the information and documentation obtained using this Waiver in any administrative or judicial action regarding the
application or license. Name (Ind ividual/Business)
<f\Q.1"111;: .. 1-tosf }'°TAL-l'T;J. LLL Address f ,t;:Ja \ (�i l,_c:t_ !CL A.. CJ � City g°"J -1
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�UfVIPr()._ fvt�-Pr-NI Applicant/Licensee's Signature (Signature authorizing t he disclosure of confidential tax informat ion) 11/ \.,,.
Privacy Act Statement
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Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary and no right, benefit or privilege provided by law will be denied as a result of refusal to disclose it. § 7 of Privacy Act, 5 USCS § 552a (note).
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DR8404-I(03/20/19)COLORADQDEPARTMENTOFREVENUELiquorEnforcementDivision(303)205-2300IndividualHistoryRecordTobecompletedbythefollowingpersons,asapplicable:soleproprietors;generalpartnersregardlessofpercentageownership,andlimitedpartnersowning10%ormoreofthepartnership;allprincipalofficersof acorporation,alldirectorsofacorporation,andanystockholderofacorporationowning10%ormoreoftheoutstandingstock:managingmembersorofficersofalimited liabilitycompany,andmembersowning10%ormoreofthe company;andanyintendedregisteredmanagerofHotelandRestaurant,TavernandLodgingandEntertainmentclassofretaillicenseNotice:Thisindividualhistoryrecordrequiresinformationthatisnecessaryforthelicensinginvestigationorinquiry.Allquestionsmustbeansweredintheirentiretyorthelicenseapplicationmaybedelayedordenied.Ifaquestionisnotapplicable,pleaseindicatesobyN/A’.Anydeliberatemisrepresentationormaterialomissionmayjeopardizethelicenseapplication.(Pleaseattachaseparatesheetifnecessarytoenableyoutoanswerquestionscompletely)1.NameofBusiness‘HomePhoneNumberCellularNumber“YiitCEc)J7LLCA14—2.YourFullNamAlast,rst,middle)“3.Listany othernamesyouhaveusedrgHt_fJ4.Mailingaddress(ifdifferentfromresidence)EmailAddress—ñ’5.Listcurrentresidenceaddress.Includeanypreviousaddresseswithinthelastfiveyears.(Attachseparatesheetifnecessary)StreetandNumberCity,State,ZipFromToCurrent(S.CJ+r‘22-LtoPrevious1%-.jCooUi•6.Listallemploymentwithinthelastfiveyears.Includeanyself-employment.(Attachseparatesheet_if_necessary)NameofEmployerorBusinessAddress(Street,Number,City,State,Zip)PositionHeldFromTog&d-U&_‘‘(7-O-L4J-/)°IC&-V7.Listthe name(s)ofrelativesworkinginorholdingafinancialinterestintheColoradoalcoholbeverageindustry.NameofRelativeRelationshiptoYouPositionHeldNameofLicensee1\c-—8.Haveyoueverappliedfor,held,orhadaninterestinaColoradoLiquororBeerLicense,orloanedmoney,r—]furniture,fixtures,equipmentorinventorytoanylicensee?(Ifyes,answerindetail.)YesNo9.Haveyoueverreceivedaviolationnotice,suspension,orrevocationforaliquorlawviolation,orhaveyouappliedfororbeendeniedaliquororbeerlicenseanywhereintheUnitedStates?(Ifyes,explainindetail.)DYesNoATTACHMENT 4Page 43
DR 8404-1 (03/20/19) 10.Have you ever been convicted of a crime or received a suspended sentence, deferred sentence, or forfeited OYes �Nobail for any offense in criminal or military court or do you have any charges pending? (If yes, explain in detail.)
11. Are you currently under probation (supervised or unsupervised), parole, or completing the requirements of a □Yes �Nodeferred sentence? (If yes, explain in detail.)
12.Have you ever had any professional license suspended, revoked, or denied? (If yes, explain in detail.)□Yes [)lNo
Personal and Financial Information Unless otherwise provided by law, the personal information required in question #13 will be treated as confidential. The personal information required in auestion #13 is solelv for identification ourooses. 13a. pate pf Birth I I b. Social Security Nu mber .-. \ -0 e.If Naturalized, state where j lo l oYt:A a
c. P1\4 of Birthb u_,l,,f, , � I
u�t1tif
;J:t\afc,cz......I d. U.S. Citizen _pa'Yes ONo
g.Namew� h. Naturalization Certificate N.i.mber-
i. Date of Certification j. If an Alien , Give Alien's Registration Card Number ' k.Perm anent Residence Card Numberv;,[oZ-/zPcv Nf r-r 't-1.[,A-1sf:? l m,w�,n.fll�o.Eye Color
�<-if') IP.• Gender I �Do you have a cum•nt nri\lor'c I ironco/ln? If !';0. give number ank. re.-tvio..lQ__ Yes □ No # . -- - "' . ,:, --C a I '1:Y--5 14.Financial Information.a. Total purchase price or investment being made by the applying entity, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other.
$ /t c?ovwob.List the total afnount of the personal investment , made by the person listed on question #2, in this business including anynotes, loans, cash, services or equipment, operating capital, stock purchases or fees paid. S .::sS'b l!n.rV
*If corporate investment only please skip to and complete section (d)
** Section b should reflect the total of sections c and ec.Provide details of the personal investment described in 14b. You must account for all of the sources of this investment.(Attach a separate sheet if needed)
Type: Cash, Services or Equipment Account Type Bank Name Amount
/';ry;/_ ::i-g) fVl v{' far;M--c/�-..ll -Pi-1-ridJ ML SJ.� r
d.Provide details of the corporate investment described in 14 (a). You must account for all of the sources of this investment. (Attach aseparate sheet if needed)
Type: Cash, Services or Equipment Loans Account Type Bank Name Amount
e.Loan Information (Attach copies of all notes or loans)
Name of Lender Address Term Security Amount
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�' Oath of Applicant I declare under enaltv of oeriurv that,this aa□lication and all attachments are true correct and com□lete to the best of mv knowledae. Authorize� _ ___)-=---rnt Signature -�Nt·-nT Mf:;{U,H� ,
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DR 8404 I (03/20/19)
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Liquor Enforcement Division
(303) 205-2300
Individual History Record
To be completed by the following persons, as applicable: sole proprietors; general partners regardless of percentage ownership, and limited partners owning 10% or more of the partnership; all principal officers of a corporation, all directors of a corporation, and any stockholder of a corporation owning 10% or more of the outstanding stock; managing members or officers of a limited liability company, and members owning 10% or more of the company; and any intended registered manager of Hotel and Restaurant, Tavern and Lodging and Entertainment class of retail license
Notice: This individual history record requires information that is necessary for the licensing investigation or inquiry. All questions must be answered in their entirety or the license application may be delayed or denied. If a question is not applicable, please indicate so by "NIA". Any deliberate misrepresentation or material omission may jeopardize the license application. (Please attach a separate sheet if necessary to enable you to answer questions completely) 1.Name of Business Home Phone Number I C:.ll�Jlar Number __ 1i\ Nl'fY 1-t n..<: 6) IT-ii L i'il-t.-L-Lc -n,.--'U � 2.Your Full Name (last, firtY middle) kUM� 3.List any other names you have used�t'f:f_C,H A1'l·T 4,ailing address (if differee!.Jrom reside� � VI/(�_ 3) 4r g0 '3 6)(' 3 /q K, }'{2.U\ i, 0 f'/j) 1 t"C" Email Address
�� ··� Co,fV\ kt-( c,·t-/Vl eA'Cha /I ty)C:U " 5.List current residence address. Include any previous addresses within the last five years. (Attach separate sheet if necessary)
Street and Number City, State, Zip From Tol'f',j Current J:2o,')�/ co �222-l'D I �t) __ ..,,,31..-f S'� .5, c1-t e:eew � T,ecer � Previous V 10/30 ),3 6::f/�1, I U62.r r=-.O_A, (2 PL-. c@N·�tJ I il&L f co wfltf-6.List all employment within the last five years. Include any self-employment. (Attach separate sheet if necessary)
Name of Employer or Business Address (Street, Number, City, State, Zip) Position Held From To
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7.List the name(s) of relatives working in or holding a financial interest in the Colorado alcohol beverage industry.
Name of Relative Relationship to You Position Held Name of Licensee
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8.Have you ever applied for, held, or had an interest in a Colorado Liquor or Beer License, or loaned money,□Yes �Nofurniture, fixtures, equipment or inventory to any licensee? (If yes, answer in detail.)
9.Have you ever received a violation notice, suspension, or revocation for a liquor law violation, or have you 0Yes �No applied for or been denied a liquor or beer license anywhere in the United States? (If yes, explain in detail.)
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DR 8404-1 (03/20/19) 10.Ha❖e you ever been convicted of a crime or received a suspended sentence, deferred sentence, or forfeited □Yes �obail for any offense in criminal or military court or do you have any charges pending? (If yes, explain in detail.)
l 11. Are you currently under probation (supervised or unsupervised), parole, or completing the requirements of a □Yes �Nodeferred sentence? (If yes, explain in detail.)
12.Have you ever had any professional license suspended, revoked, or denied? (If yes, explain in detail.}□Yes l)iJNo
Personal and Financial Information Unless otherwise provided by law, the personal information required in question #13 will be treated as confidential. The personal information reauired in auestion #13 is solelv for identification ourooses. 13a. [late af Birth I b. Snr.i;,I !'.Pr11ritv Number e.If Nat�dli�i,t;7;���
C. P lft{j �ttb�' I��I d. U.S. Citizen J'&1Yes 0Nof. When g.N��� IC<'13h. Naturalizpt1on Certifi�ate Number Ii. Date of C,ertification j.'lf an Alien, Give Alien's Regi�tration Card Number! k. Perma nent Residence C ard Number_,. ·-- · ,.... °t I� lc::,y Mh\-ufr� ... ��Im. Weight In. H ai r Color I 0.Eye Color Ip. Gender l�o you have a current Driver's !,jcei:is§/)D? If so, give num� \� {3)q�f� �i,,v\.11& !Viall) Yes □No # 1te C(!l It 14.Financial Information.a. Total purchase price o� investment being made by the applying entity, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, other.
$ L� CJ, U< JC Jf J I l b.List the total amount of the personal investment , made by the person listed on question #2, in this business including anynotes, loans, cash, services or equipment, operating capital, stock purchases or fees paid. $ 5 S:D, CflJ'DI
*If corporate investment only please skip to and complete section (d)
** Section b should reflect the total of sections c and ec.Provide details of the personal investment described in 14b. You must account f or all of the sources of this investment.(Attach a separate sheet if needed)
Type: Cash, Services or Equipment Account Type Bank Name Amount
:q,roz,k__Q �"�o�r �3-ci<,� I .,.c, fV{_
d.Provide details of the corporate investment described in 14 (a). You must account for all of the sources of this investment. (Attach aseparate sheet if needed)
Type: Cash, Services or Equipment Loans Account Type Bank Name Amount
e. Loan Information (Attach copies of all notes or loans)
Name of Lender Address I Term Security Amount fMov n J-c< ,�() \fr0-,JJa� � 1 2-'3 0 r-{-{u w/::.1-t.. zt-usIDA-L�ri-CJ4n 1-i qoo.o(f) c£ � �Lti4-yV)J� _[{) fl 23'-f
Oath of Applicant I declare under □enaltv of □eriurv,that this �ication and all attachments are true correct and comolete to the best of mv knowledae. Auth�na�-I PKuima� {Y)e(l{!,f-f i¾v) !Title /v{ (Jltv--{J2_--��J,ob: \. ,._.,
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DR 8404-1 t03/20/19) COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Liquor Enforcement Division t303) 205-2300
Individual History Record
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May3,2021_BTOWNOFESTESPARKMerchant,KumarMerchant.SmitaParikh,KabirAcheckoftheEstesParkPoliceDepartmentlocalrecordsontheaboveindividualswasconducted.TheresearchontheseindividualsweredonetoincluderecordsbacktoOctober2004iftransferredtothenewsystem.ThebusinesshasbeenaVictimofFraudintwodifferentreports.ThebusinesswasalsolistedasaVictimofBurglary.Therearenootherreportsinvolvingthebusinessortheindividualslisted.Sincerely,WesKufeldChiefofPolice,EstesParkPoliceDepartment1701ACGREGORAVE.PoliceDepartmentWesKufeld,ChiefofPoliceP.O.BOX1287ESTESPARK,CO80517www.estes.org970-586-4000www.estes.org/pdJackieWilLiamson,TownClerkTownofEstesParkEstesPark,CO80517RE:TrinityHospitalityLLCdbaRockyMountainHotel&ConferenceCenterDearMs.Williamson:ATTACHMENT 5Page 49
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PROCEDURE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Applicable items include: Rate Hearings, Code Adoption, Budget Adoption
1.MAYOR.
The next order of business will be the public hearing on PLANNING
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM 1.A. ORDINANCE 05-21 AMENDING CHAPTER
4 AND 13 OF THE ESTES PARK DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING LOT
COVERAGE.
At this hearing, the Board of Trustees shall consider the information
presented during the public hearing, from the Town staff, public comment,
and written comments received on the item.
Any member of the Board may ask questions at any stage of the public
hearing which may be responded to at that time.
Mayor declares the Public Hearing open.
2.STAFF REPORT.
Review the staff report.
3.PUBLIC COMMENT.
Any person will be given an opportunity to address the Board concerning the
item. All individuals must state their name and address for the record.
Comments from the public are requested to be limited to three minutes per
person.
4. MAYOR.
Ask the Town Clerk whether any communications have been received in regard
to the item which are not in the Board packet.
Ask the Board of Trustees if there are any further questions concerning the item.
Indicate that all reports, statements, exhibits, and written communications
presented will be accepted as part of the record.
Request Board consider a motion.
7.SUGGESTED MOTION.
Suggested motion(s) are set forth in the staff report.
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8.DISCUSSION ON THE MOTION.
Discussion by the Board on the motion.
9.VOTE ON THE MOTION.
Vote on the motion or consideration of another action.
*NOTE: Resolutions are read into record at the discretion of the Mayor as it is not required
to do so by State Statute.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Ordinance 05-21 Amending Chapters 4 and 13 of the Estes Park
Development Code Regarding Lot Coverage
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The Town of Estes Park Community Development Department proposes a text
amendment to the Estes Park Development Code (EPDC), to increase the “Maximum
Lot Coverage” in three nonresidential zoning districts, and also revise the definition of
“Impervious Surfaces” and the definition of “Lot Coverage.”
Present Situation:
Currently there are four nonresidential zoning districts within Chapter 4 of the EPDC
where the “Maximum Lot Coverage (%)” is inconsistent with and somewhat limited
compared to what is allowable in other nonresidential zone districts. Currently, those
percentages are as follows:
A (Accommodations/Highway Corridor) – 50%
A-1 (Accommodations/Low Intensity) – 30%
CO (Outlying Commercial) – 65%
O (Office) – 50%
The CH (Heavy Commercial) and the I-1 (Restricted Industrial) are currently 80%. The
CD (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District has no requirement.
Chapter 13 of the EPDC has two definitions that currently contain requirements
regarding “porous pavement and graveled areas” which are confusing and illogical.
Staff proposes revising these as outlined under “Proposal,” below.
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Proposal:
Staff proposes increasing the Maximum Lot Coverage in the EPDC Chapter 4, Table 4
–5 to 80% in the A (Accommodations/Highway Corridor), CO (Outlying Commercial),
and O (Office) Zoning Districts.
The Maximum Lot Coverage in the A-1 (Accommodations/Low Intensity) Zoning District
would remain at 30%. Staff had proposed increasing this to 80% as well. However, the
Estes Park Planning Commission (EPPC) determined that 80% might be too high for A-
1, and requested staff provide additional information and analysis. Their motion
specified excluding changes to the A-1 lot coverage value for the time being, pending
this further analysis at a later date.
“Lot Coverage,” is used to calculate the maximum allowable coverage for development
on a given lot or parcel. The coverage, per the definition in Chapter 13 of the EPDC,
includes all structures, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas. The EPDC’s definition
also includes “porous pavement and graveled areas.” Another EPDC definition
categorizes “porous pavement and graveled areas” as being “Impervious Surfaces.”
Staff proposes revising the Lot Coverage definition to eliminate “porous pavement and
graveled areas,” along with no longer including “porous pavement and graveled areas”
in the definition of Impervious Surfaces. See Exhibit A.
It is not clear how the authors of the EPDC (formerly Estes Valley Development Code or
EVDC) determined their basis for decreased lot coverage percentages for the
nonresidential zoning districts, when the EVDC was drafted in the late 1990s. The
“Impervious Coverage” in the pre-EVDC Estes Park Municipal Code’s equivalent
commercial zoning regulations was 80%, with some reduction for steep slopes. The
coverage at that time was defined simply as, “building roof area plus paved area.” The
decreased lot coverage percentages, along with the change in definitions, seem to have
rendered a significant number of existing commercial properties in Estes Park as legally
nonconforming.
Staff does not see a net benefit to having unnecessarily low lot coverage requirements.
There do not appear to have been any significant negative impacts due to the previous
80% impervious coverage standard. Amending the EPDC to 80% as proposed is
unlikely to cause concerns that outweigh benefits, and can provide for a bit more
flexibility in site development, especially in redevelopment of the nonconforming
properties.
Drainage and stormwater management issues are the only significant development
standard that could be affected by this change. However, any impactful development in
these four zoning districts is very likely to require Development Plan approval before
construction. All Development Plans are reviewed by our Engineering staff, and if
increased lot coverage means that measures such as detention ponds or runoff
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conduits are necessary for public safety, they will be required as a condition of
Development Plan approval.
Advantages:
•Generally complies with the EPDC §3.3.D Code Amendments, Standards for
Review, as applicable.
•Establishes a consistent and reasonable approach to lot coverage in nonresidential
zoning districts.
•Provides a more realistic classification of porous pavement and gravel, which are
pervious rather than impervious.
Disadvantages:
•Adds slightly to Code length and complexity.
Action Recommended:
The Code Amendment proposed by staff increased Lot Coverage in the A-1
(Accommodations) Zoning District from 30% to 80%. The Planning Commission’s
recommendation to the Town Board was for the Lot Coverage to remain at 30% in A-1
for now, pending further review. With that, the Estes Park Planning Commission, at
their March 16, 2021 meeting, forwarded a recommendation of approval of the Code
Amendment (excluding any change to the A-1 District for now), by a vote of 4 – 0.
Finance/Resource Impact:
N/A
Level of Public Interest
Low. Any written comments will be posted to: www.estes.org/currentapplications
Sample Motion:
I move that the Town Board of Trustees approve Ordinance 05-21.
I move that the Town Board of Trustees deny Ordinance 05-21.
I move that the Town Board of Trustees continue Ordinance 05-21 to [date certain], in
order that… [state direction to staff pursuant to continuance]
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 05-21
2.Exhibit A
(Red font with strikethrough is the existing Code text which staff proposed to
delete, the red underline font is that which would be added.)
EPDC Chapter 4 Zoning Districts, Section 4.4 Nonresidential Zoning Districts,
Subsection 4.4.C. Density and Dimensional Standards, Table 4 – 5: Density and
Dimensional Standards Nonresidential Zoning Districts
EPDC Chapter 13 Definitions, Section 13.3 Definitions of Words, Terms and
Phrases, 13.3.126. Impervious Surfaces and 13.3.137. Lot Coverage
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ORDINANCE NO. 05-21
AMENDING CHAPTERS 4 AND 13 OF THE ESTES PARK DEVELOPMENT CODE
REGARDING LOT COVERAGE
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2021, the Estes Park Planning Commission held a
public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Estes Park Development Code
(EPDC) to increase the Maximum Lot Coverage in the EPDC Table 4-5 to 80% in the A
(Accommodations/Highway Corridor), CO (Outlying Commercial), and O (Office) zoning
districts, and also revising the definition of “Impervious Surfaces” and the definition of
“Lot Coverage” both within the EPDC Section 13.3; and
WHEREAS, The Code Amendment proposed by staff increased Lot Coverage in
the A-1 (Accommodations) Zoning District from 30% to 80%. The Estes Park Planning
Commission’s recommendation to the Town Board was for the Lot Coverage to remain
at 30% in A-1; and
WHEREAS, the Estes Park Planning Commission, at their March 16, 2021
meeting, forwarded a recommendation of approval of the Code Amendment, with the
revision to the A-1 Lot Coverage as described above, by a vote of 4 – 0; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park finds that the text
amendment complies with Estes Park Development Code section 3.3.D and has
determined that it is in the best interest of the Town that the amendment to the EPDC,
as set forth on Exhibit A, be approved; and
WHEREAS, said amendment to the Estes Park Development Code is set forth
on Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Table 4-5 within section 4.4(C)(4), and section 13.3, of the Estes Park
Development Code are hereby amended by the addition of underlined material and the
deletion of stricken material as set forth on Exhibit A. In Exhibit A, ellipses indicate
material not reproduced as the Board intends to leave that material in effect as it now
reads.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after
its adoption and publication.
ATTACHMENT 1
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado this ____ day of _______________, 2021.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
By:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees on the day of , 2021 and published in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the day
of , 2021, all as required by the Statutes of the State of Colorado.
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
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Table 4-5
Density and Dimensional Standards
Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Zoning
District
Minimum Land
Area per
Accommodation
or Residential
Unit (sq. ft. per
unit)
Minimum Lot Size
– Area (sq ft)
Minimum Lot
Size – Width
(ft.)
Minimum
Building/Structure
Setbacks – Front
(ft.)
Minimum
Building/Structure
Setbacks – Side
(ft.)
Minimum
Building/Structure
Setbacks – Rear
(ft.)
Max.
Building
Height
(ft.)
Max Lot
Coverage
(%)
A
Accommodation
Unit =1,800
[1];Residential
Units: SF =
9,000;2-Family =
6,750;MF =
5,400 (Ord. 16-
10 §1; Ord. 19-
10 §1)
40,000 [2] (Ord.
15-11 §1)100 [3]
Arterial = 25
[5];All other
streets = 15
15 [6] (Ord. 15-
11 §1)
10 [6] 30 8050
A-1
10,890 [10]
(Ord. 19-10 §1;
Ord. 16-10 §1)
15,000 [2] (Ord.
15-11 §1)50 [3]
Arterial = 25 [5];
All other streets
= 15
15 (Ord. 15-11
§1)10 30 30
CD
Accommodation
Units Only =
1,800;SF & 2-
Family
(standalone) =
9,000;
Dwelling Units
(1st Floor) 1 unit
per 2,250
square feet of
gross land area
Dwelling Units
(2nd Floor) No
minimum gross
land area per
unit (Ord. 15-03
§3)
Accommodation
uses = 20,000
All other uses =
n/a
SF & 2-
Family
(standalone)
= 25;
MF
(standalone)
= 100;
All other
uses = n/a
Minimum = 8
Maximum = 16
If lot abuts a
residential
property = 10;
All other cases =
0
If lot abuts a
residential
property = 10;
All other cases =
0
30 n/a
CO n/a
Lots fronting
arterials =
40,000 [2];
Outdoor
Commercial
Recreation/
Entertainment =
40,000 [2]
All other lots =
15,000 [2]
Fronting
arterials =
200;
All other
lots = 50
Arterial = 25 [5];
All other streets
=15
15 [6] 15 [6] 30 8065
O
Residential Units
(2nd Floor) 1 Unit
2,250 sq. ft. GFA
of principal use
15,000 [2]
Fronting
Arterials =
200;
All other
lots = 50
Arterial = 25 [5];
All other streets
= 15
15 [6] 15 [6] 30 8050
CH n/a 6,000 [2] 50 15 0 [6] 0 [6] 30 80
I-1 n/a 15,000 [2]
Fronting
Arterials =
200;
All other
lots = 50
Arterial = 25 [5];
All other streets
= 15
10 [6] 10 [6] 30 80
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ATTACHMENT 2
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CHAPTER 13. DEFINITIONS §13.2 – Use Classifications/Specific Use Definitions and Examples
...
126.Impervious Surfaces.
a. Impervious surfaces shall mean those portions of a lot which are covered by development that prevents or
impedes the passage or absorption of stormwater.
b. This includes, but is not limited to principal and accessory buildings or structures, sidewalks, streets,
driveways and parking areas.
c.Porous pavement and graveled areas are included in this definition.Porous pavements and graveled
surfaces which allow for the passage or absorption of stormwater are not to be considered as impervious
surfaces.
…
…
137.Lot Coverage:
a. Lot coverage shall mean those portions of a lot which are covered by development that prevents or
impedes the passage or absorption of stormwater.
b. This includes, but is not limited to, principal and accessory buildings or structures, sidewalks, streets,
driveways and parking areas.
c.Porous pavement and graveled areas are included in this definition.Porous pavements and graveled
surfaces which allow for the passage or absorption of stormwater are not to be considered as impervious
surfaces and do not contribute to lot coverage.
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Jason Damweber, Assistant Town Administrator
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Resolution 40-21 Approving Memorandum of Understanding for Workforce
Housing Administration with the Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA)
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Estes Park and
the Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA).
Present Situation:
Workforce housing developments typically have covenants in place to ensure that
residents living in the units meet the predetermined criteria for workforce housing. In
most cases, this simply means that the residents can demonstrate that they work within
the Estes Park school district boundaries (for a minimum of 30 hours per week) and in
some cases that their annual income falls below a certain level (for “attainable”
housing). Town staff has been working with staff from EPHA to determine and formalize
roles and responsibilities associated with the administration and enforcement of
workforce housing covenants. This work involves sending out annual certification
letters, verifying that the information provided is accurate and that the residents are or
remain eligible, and enforcing the stipulations of the covenants when necessary.
The attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and EPHA outlines the
tasks that EPHA would handle on behalf of the Town and the terms for EPHA providing
such services. Per the proposed MOU, EPHA would process applications for workforce
housing, verify initial eligibility of the applicants, and send out certification letters
annually to ensure that eligibility is maintained. The Town would compensate EPHA for
providing these services and be responsible for taking enforcement actions when
necessary.
Proposal:
Staff proposes that the Board approve the MOU between the Town and EPHA.
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Advantages:
•The MOU defines roles and responsibilities of the Town and EPHA related to the
administration of the Town’s workforce housing regulations. EPHA is well
equipped to handle the administrative duties required to certify eligibility of
tenants of workforce housing units.
Disadvantages:
•None
Action Recommended:
Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Estes Park and
the Estes Park Housing Authority.
Finance/Resource Impact:
Per the MOU, the Town would pay EPHA a $150.00 per unit fee for each verification
required. We expect that up to 32 new workforce housing units will require verification
between September 1, 2021 and the end of the year. The May budget amendment
includes a $5,000 allocation in order to cover verification costs for 2021.
Level of Public Interest
High
Sample Motions:
•I move to approve Resolution 40-21.
Attachments:
1. Resolution 40-21
2.Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Estes Park and the Estes
Park Housing Authority
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RESOLUTION 40-21
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF
ESTES PARK AND THE ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY REGARDING
WORKFORCE HOUSING OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATION
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to enter the memorandum of understanding
referenced in the title of this resolution for the purpose of certifying the qualifications of
workforce housing occupants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
The Board approves, and authorizes the Mayor to sign, the agreement
referenced in the title of this resolution in substantially the form now before the Board.
DATED this day of , 2021.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Mayor
ATTEST:
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
ATTACHMENT 1
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1
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK
AND THE ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY REGARDING WORKFORCE
HOUSING OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATION
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“MOU”), is effective this 1st day of
September, 2021, by and between the ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY (“EPHA”)
and the TOWN OF ESTES PARK (“Town”), a Colorado municipal corporation.
RECITALS
THE ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY was formed by the Town of Estes
Park on April 7, 1993 through Resolution 15-93, and is organized under part 2 of article
4 of title 29, Colorado Revised Statutes.
EPHA’S mission statement is: “In order to create a balanced and sustainable
community, the Estes Park Housing Authority creates and facilitates housing
opportunities and services for persons of low to moderate income households.”
EPHA, having been formed by the Town, is charged to investigate, research and
monitor on an ongoing basis the local housing market conditions, needs and gaps, and
to make recommendations, offer solutions and address housing deficiencies as they arise
in order to meet the housing needs of the Estes Park community. The EPHA develops
and manages housing projects and programs for the residents of the Estes Park School
District R-3.
The Town has provided continual financial and administrative support to assist
EPHA in providing affordable housing services to area residents.
The Town has entered into several separate restrictive covenants and agreements
with owners of residential property within the Town (each, an “Owner”), restricting
occupancy thereof either to those employed full-time locally or whose income is below a
specified threshold (“Covenants”).
EPHA and the Town wish to document the level of anticipated support given by
EPHA to the Town to facilitate Owners’ compliance with their applicable Covenants, and
compensation to EPHA therefor.
ATTACHMENT 2
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2
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING RECITALS AND
MUTUAL PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN, THE TOWN AND EPHA AGREE AS
FOLLOWS:
1.EPHA shall verify all Owners meet the requirements of each respective Covenant.
2.Town will provide a copy to EPHA of all new Covenants and amendments thereto
within fourteen (14) business days of their execution.
3.EPHA shall coordinate with the Town to determine the precise documentation to
be required of each Owner. Depending on the Covenant, Town code, whether the
unit is a rental or owner-occupied, and other considerations, such documentation
may include the current rental agreement for the unit, W-2 forms of the occupants,
an occupancy verification form, an employment verification form, proof of full-time
self-employment when applicable, and other materials to demonstrate eligibility.
Additional verifications may be required based on the circumstances of the unit,
employment, occupancy, rent or income, as applicable. If rent or income
restrictions apply, EPHA will use current limits set forth by Colorado Housing and
Finance Authority’s Income Limit and Maximum Rent Tables for Larimer County,
where consistent with the Covenant.
4.On an annual basis, EPHA will notify each homeowner covered by a Covenant of
their upcoming annual requirement to submit eligibility documentation by the
deadline specified in their Covenant. EPHA shall list the documentation required
by the Town and include any forms the homeowner is required to complete. EPHA
shall make such notification between 30 and 60 days before such deadline.
5.EPHA will ensure all occupancy certification materials as applicable for each
Covenant are received from the respective Owner by the deadline specified in that
Covenant.
6.EPHA will ensure all verifications are complete and certified by EPHA for each
household (or, alternatively, that occupants are ineligible or nonresponsive) no
later than 60 days after such verification is required to be made.
7.As Owners or occupants of such units change, due either to change in renter or
owner-occupant, EPHA will coordinate with Owners and occupants to ensure all
occupancy certifications required by the Covenants are received from the Owner
specified in the Covenant for that unit.
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8.EPHA will provide to the Town, upon making a determination of eligibility after each
annual verification and change in occupancy, a certification on EPHA letterhead
that the household meets or does not meet the requirements of the specific
Covenant, generally in the form attached as Exhibit A.
9.Town will manage all enforcement or non-compliance issues that may arise with
the Owner. Town and EPHA will work together to establish policies and
procedures in regards to enforcement and non-compliance.
10. All original documents will be housed and maintained by EPHA. Town will maintain
a copy of EPHA’s certification. EPHA will provide copies of any documents
requested by the Town.
11. Payment to EPHA will be provided by the Town following EPHA’s submittal of an
invoice. Invoices will be issued monthly, as needed, and payment is due within 31
days of invoice.
a.Town shall pay EPHA a $150.00 fee per unit for each verification required
annually or upon change in occupants. This per unit fee will be revisited by
the parties on an annual basis.
b.If the Town requests any additional work from EPHA, such as creating
documents for enforcement or non-compliance issues, will be at a fee of
$100.00 per certified hour worked.
12. Any notice required or permitted by this MOU will be deemed effective when
personally delivered in writing or three (3) days after notice is deposited with the
U.S. Postal Service, postage prepaid, certified, and return receipt requested, and
addressed as follows:
Estes Park Housing Authority Town of Estes Park
Attn: Executive Director Attn: Town Administrator
P O Box 1200 P O Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517 Estes Park, CO 80517
13.Term. The initial term of this MOU shall be one year from its effective date. Before
it expires, the Parties agree to meet, through their administrative staffs, to discuss
the terms and conditions of this MOU, any future issues, any other issues needed
to be addressed in this MOU, and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees
and the Housing Authority Commissioners for any appropriate amendment or
extension. Both EPHA and Town will remain flexible with regard to the process
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and any needed amendments as the workforce housing program grows and
evolves within the Estes Park community. If this MOU is extended, the Parties
intend that it would then be reviewed and renewed annually.
14.Entire Agreement. This MOU embodies the entire agreement of the Parties.
There are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those
contained herein, and this MOU supersedes all previous communications,
representations, or agreements, either verbal or written, between the Parties. This
MOU may not be modified or amended except by written agreement of the parties.
15. Governmental Immunity. The Parties understand and agree that each party is
relying on and does not waive, by any provision of this MOU, the monetary
limitations, terms or any other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the
Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, Section 24-10-101, C.R.S., as from time to
time amended, or otherwise available to the Parties or any of their officers, agents
or employees.
16. Performance at EPHA’s Expense. EPHA shall supply all personnel, buildings,
equipment and materials at EPHA’s sole expense.
17. Provisions Construed as to Fair Meaning. Any tribunal enforcing this MOU shall
construe it as to its fair meaning, and not for or against any party based on
attribution to either party of the language in question.
18. Compliance with Ordinances and Regulations. EPHA shall perform all obligations
under this MOU in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws, rules, statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
19. Financial Obligations of Town. All Town’s financial obligations under this MOU are
contingent upon appropriation, budgeting, and availability of specific funds to
discharge those obligations. Nothing in this MOU constitutes a debt, a direct or
indirect multiple fiscal year financial obligation, a pledge of the Town’s credit, or a
payment guarantee by the Town to EPHA.
20. Reliability of Reports. EPHA represents that all information EPHA has provided or
will provide to the Town is true and correct and the Town can rely on that
information in modifying or making payments, or taking any other action
concerning this MOU or the Covenants. Any intentional, false or misleading
material information or omission is just cause for the Town to terminate this MOU
and to pursue any other available remedy.
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21. Waiver. No waiver of any breach or default under this MOU shall be a waiver of
any other breach or default.
22. Severability. Invalidation of any specific provisions of this MOU shall not affect the
validity of any other provision of this MOU.
23. Counterpart Signatures. This MOU shall become effective only when the Town
receives one or more copies duly signed by all parties. Parties may sign separate
duplicates of this MOU. So long as all parties sign, the signed duplicates shall
constitute one MOU, and the MOU shall be effective as to all parties.
ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY TOWN OF ESTES PARK
By: ____________________________ By: _________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________
Town Attorney
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Exhibit A
EPHA Certification
Upon review of received documents, Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) has
determined that the household located at
________________________________________________________
and as part of the ______________________________ development, is a qualified
household and thus certifies the current occupancy to meet the Restrictive Covenant
and Agreement dated ______________. This certification is valid through January 30th
of _____ or until the occupants have changed.
This verification included, but may not be limited to:
•Rental or Home Ownership Unit
•Occupancy limitations
•Income restriction, if applicable
•Rent restriction, if applicable
•Workforce requirement
•Rental Agreement term requirement
•Number of units required for attainable and/or workforce
In order to complete the verification, EPHA obtained the following:
Received on:
•_________ A copy of the Restricted Covenant and Agreement dated _________
•_________ A copy of the current household’s rental agreement
•_________ A copy of the current household’s Occupancy Certification
•_________ A verification from the employer(s), verifying workforce and/or
income requirement (where applicable)
Based upon the above information, the current household is certified as qualified.
Signature of EPHA Representative Date
Print Name: Telephone #:
Email: __________________________@estes.org
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TOWN CLERK Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Town Clerk Williamson
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: Estes Park Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Appointments
(Mark all that apply)
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER Appointment
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
To consider the appointments recommended by the interview committee for the Estes
Park Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.
Present Situation:
The Town Board approved the formation of the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan
Advisory Committee on February 23, 2021 and appointed the interview committee of
Mayor Koenig and Trustee MacAlpine. The positions were advertised through the
Town’s public information office, the Town’s website, through direct contact with
community members within the LatinX community, and contact with the High School.
The application was also translated into Spanish. The Town received 27 applications
with members from all demographics outlined in the bylaws with the exception of
individuals from the LatinX and a member 25 or younger. Interviews were conducted
from April 22, 2021 to April 30, 2021. Director Hunt attended the interviews to provide
technical support to the interview committee.
The interview committee found the applicants to be very engaged in the process, high
level of interest, a stake in the community, a number with development experience and
an understanding of planning issues, and a wide diversity of experience and knowledge.
Proposal:
The interview committee recommends the following appointments:
Voting: Dave Shirk, David Bangs, David Wolf, Rosemary Truman, Bob Leavitt, John
Schnipkoweit, Charles Cooper, Matthew Heiser, Karen Thompson, Kirby Hazelton and
Eric Blackhurst
Non-Voting: Matt Comstock, Mike Kennedy Page 71
Terms would expire upon adoption of the new Comprehensive Plan, now underway and
expected to be completed in late December 2022.
Staff recommends a continued effort to conduct outreach to the LatinX and youth of the
community to participate in the planning process. The Town’s consultants will also be
addressing this issue and develop methods for engaging these populations.
Advantages:
Filling the positions would allow the committee to begin serving in May and hold their
first meeting late May or early June.
Disadvantages:
If the appointments are not made, the positions would remain vacant until they could be
re-advertised and interviews conducted. This would delay starting the planning
process.
Action Recommended:
To appoint the recommendations provided by the interview committee.
Finance/Resource Impact:
None.
Level of Public Interest
Medium.
Sample Motion:
I move to approve/deny the appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory
Committee to include voting members: Dave Shirk, David Bangs, David Wolf, Rosemary
Truman, Bob Leavitt, John Schnipkoweit, Charles Cooper, Matthew Heiser, Karen
Thompson, Kirby Hazelton and Eric Blackhurst and non-voting members: Matt
Comstock and Mike Kennedy for terms expiring upon the adoption of the
Comprehensive Plan.
Attachments:
1. Demographic Spreadsheet
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Applicant NumberTown/CountyEPPC MemberTOEP
ResidentBusiness serving visitorsBusiness
not primarily serving visitorsTOEP Property OwnerEnglish
not first languageAge 25 or
younger*Colorado For All MemberEVPA ResidentBusiness
inside EVPAOutside of TOEPEVPAC MemberNot self
identified1 County X X
2 County X 3 County
X X X X
4 Town X X X
5 County X
X X X 6 Town X X X
X 7 Town X
X 8 Town X
X X 9 Town X
X 10 Town X X X
11 County X 12 Town X X
X X X X 13
County X X 14
Town X X
15 Town X X X
16 Town X X
X X 17 County
X X X X
X 18 Town X X X
19 Town X X 20 County
X 21 Town
X X X 22 Town X X 23 N/A X 24 County X
X 25 Town X X X X 26
Town X X X X 27 County X Member(
s) or representative(s) reflecting one or more of
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PUBLIC WORKS Report 1.
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director
Date: May 11, 2021
RE: US34 Corridor Study (US36 to Steamer Drive)
Objective:
Lead a Town Board discussion on accelerating a traffic engineering study, and public
outreach evaluation of options, to address the transportation needs and deficiencies on
US34 between US36 and Steamer Drive.
Present Situation:
•Roadway user frustration from uncontrolled pedestrian crossings, traffic congestion,
delays waiting thru repetitive traffic signal cycles, delays in making both entering and
exiting left turns, and growing transit travel times have continued to increase in
proportion to visitation growth and land use changes on the north and south sides of
this corridor.
•In 2019, PW staff proposed, and the Town Board agreed, to include in the 2020
Strategic Plan a current-year Objective to “Commission a transportation plan for
US34 between Wonderview Avenue and Steamer Drive to include pedestrian,
shuttle, and general traffic accommodations, and options for direct access from
US34 to the parking structure.”
•This plan was not funded in the 2020 budget, and action on this Objective was
limited to discussions with PW staff and the citizen Transportation Advisory Board.
•In 2020, COVID-related funding concerns prompted the downgrading of this item
from a current year Objective to this Multi-year Goal in the 2021 Strategic Plan:
“Develop funding and partnering strategies to commission a corridor study for US 34
between Wonderview Avenue and Steamer Drive to include pedestrian, shuttle and
general traffic accommodations, and options for direct access from US 34 to the
parking structure.”
•Two grant funding opportunities for this study were unfruitfully explored in 2021.
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•The citizen Transportation Advisory Board is encouraging staff to commence
planning US34 solutions prior to reconstructing the Visitor Center parking lot and
prior to CDOT’s upcoming overlay and restriping of this section of US34 in 2022/23.
•At the April 13 study session, the Town Board requested further discussion
regarding potential funding & acceleration of this US34 Corridor Study.
Proposal:
The attached slide presentation summarizes the observed pedestrian, motorist, and
transit deficiencies in this corridor. It offers a number of solution ideas for consideration
and four (4) options for moving forward that the Town Board may wish to consider.
Advantages:
•There is a public safety benefit in further evaluation and implementation of solutions
to the observed deficiencies.
•Completion of the US34 Corridor Study can deliver broader operational
consideration and boundaries to guide upcoming significant partnership spending by
CDOT, and the Town, on the Visitor Center parking lot improvements and the
resurfacing and restriping of US34.
Disadvantages:
•US34 is not owned or maintained by the Town of Estes Park. Some folks argue that
this is CDOT’s responsibility to study and solve.
•Spending local sales tax revenue on these issues redirects Town funds that could be
spent on other high-priority needs within the community.
•Staff resources must be redirected from active transportation projects to manage this
work instead.
Action Recommended:
Provide direction to PW staff regarding investing Town financial and staff resources
toward addressing some or all of the transportation deficiencies in this US34 corridor.
Finance/Resource Impact:
The cost of hiring a traffic consultant to gather traffic count and delay data, evaluate the
modeled effectiveness of several conceptual solution options, and lead a public
engagement process to select a specific solution plan is estimated to be in the range of
$100k to $200k. The cost of designing and constructing these solutions can range up to
$10M depending upon the selected mitigation.
Level of Public Interest
The known level of public interest in this item is moderate.
Attachments:
1.Presentation slides for the US34 Corridor Study
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US36 to Steamer Drive
Town of Estes Park
Department of Public Works
Town Board Study Session
May 11, 2021
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Corridor
Deficiencies
Solution
Ideas
Future
Action
Options
Discussion
ATTACHMENT 1
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Corridor Deficiencies
US34 Corridor Study
Iconic view of
the Continental
Divide impacted
by 6 lanes of
highway
pavement and
traffic signal
hardware.
4
Corridor Deficiencies
US34 Corridor Study
Uncontrolled
pedestrian crossings:
•Ped trip origin:
Visitor Center &
Transit Hub
•Ped trip destination:
Starbucks & other
Stanley Village
shops
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Corridor Deficiencies
US34 Corridor Study
Skewed
intersection
geometry
contributes to
driver confusion
and attempted
triple left turns
from the NB thru
lane.
6
Corridor Deficiencies
US34 Corridor Study
Left turn backups
and delays for
motorists leaving
US34:
•WB traffic at
US36
•EB traffic at
Stanley
Village
driveway.
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Corridor Deficiencies
US34 Corridor Study
Left turn backups
and delays for
motorists &
shuttles entering
US34 elevate
driver frustration
and risk-taking
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Corridor Deficiencies
US34 Corridor Study
Visitor Center
parking lot entry,
exit, & circulation
challenges
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Solution Ideas
Downtown Wayfinding Plan
•In January 2018, the
Town of Estes Park
adopted the
Downtown Plan which
identified this
Character Area 4 for
community services &
a Tourism Hub.
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
The vision framework
includes:
1. Enhanced opportunities
for pedestrians &
bicyclists to cross US34
and create a seamless
multi-modal connection to
the Downtown Core.
2. Transit bridge connection
between US34, the Visitor
Center, and the parking
structure
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
3. Reduce the US34/36 intersection barrier effect to stitch this
Character Area with the Downtown Core.
4. Create an active sense of entry/arrival to Downtown through
streetscape improvements.
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
•In 2019, PW staff proposed, and the Town Board
agreed, to include in the 2020 Strategic Plan an
Objective to “Commission a transportation plan for
US34 between Wonderview Avenue and Steamer
Drive to include pedestrian, shuttle, and general
traf fic accommodations, and options for direct
access from US34 to the parking structure.”
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
•This item was downgraded to a Multi-year Goal in the 2021
Strategic Plan: “Develop funding and partnering strategies
to commission a corridor study for US 34 between
Wonderview Avenue and Steamer Drive to include
pedestrian, shuttle and general traffic accommodations,
and options for direct access from US 34 to the parking
structure.”
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
Ideas that could be evaluated with CDOT and the community:
•Pedestrian underpass or overpass between the Visitor
Center and Stanley Village
•A “road diet” with a series of 3 roundabouts on US34 (at
US36, the Stanley Village driveway, and Steamer Drive) to
include streetscape improvements and pedestrian refuges
that allow 2-stage, shortened surface crossings for
pedestrians.
•An elevated roundabout at US34/36 to allow multi-
directional pedestrian and bicyclist crossings below the
intersection.
•
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
Ideas that could be evaluated with CDOT and the community:
•Add a mid-block crosswalk with a center refuge island and
flashers or a pedestrian hybrid beacon.
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
Ideas that could be evaluated with CDOT and the community:
•A long bus pullout/lane on US34 along the Visitor Center
frontage to separate busses and visitor traffic.
•Install a new river bridge (used CDOT trusses salvaged in
2009 from a US34 bridge) connection between the Visitor
Center and the parking structure.
•Interim double left turn accommodation for WB traffic on
US34 at US36
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Solution Ideas
US34 Corridor Study
Ideas that could be evaluated with CDOT and the community:
•Traffic signal timing changes on the US34 corridor after the
Downtown Estes Loop is completed
•Redistribution of center left turn lane length (add to WB lefts
at US36 and reduce from EB lefts at Stanley Village
driveway)
•Driveway extension from the Visitor Center east thru through
the EPSD property to access the new traffic signal on US34
at Steamer Drive and accommodate left turns onto US34
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Future Action Options
US34 Corridor Study
How would the Town Board like the Public Works Department to
proceed on addressing the US34 deficiencies presented?
1. Do nothing.
2. Wait for 3
rd party funding.
3. Pursue the corridor study in 2021.
4. Move forward with a solution in 2021 with no corridor study.
DiscussionDiscussion
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