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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission Meeting
June 19,1973
Counnission:Chairman Prosser;Members Wagner,Steele,Petrocine,
Hix,Miles and Blair
Attending:Chairman Prosser;Members Wagner,Steele,Hix,Miles
and Blair
Also Attending:Secretary Dale C.Hill,Town Planner and Engineer
Van Horn
Absent:Member Petrocine
The minutes of the meeting held on May 22,1973,were read and approved.
JOHN JONES ANNEXATION:
Mr.John Jones,owner of 130 acres of land located in the SE corner of
Section 36,Township 5,Range 73 West,appeared before the Planning
Commission asking general questions about the possibility of a Planned
Unit Development consisting of 150 home sites.Mr.Jones indicated he
would want to use Bill Watson’s sewer plant until such time as the
sanitary sewer lines are installed in his area.Mr.Jones requested
information about water to the above location and was referred to the
Town Water Department.
TAHOSA VALLEY REZONING:
Ms.Kitty Walker of the Larimer County Planning Office presented a
proposal to rezone Sections 22,23,24,26,27,35 and the N of 34,
Township 4 North,Range 73 West,from the existing A-Accommodation
District to FO-Forestry District.Mr.Roger Sherman,Chairman of the
Board of the Tahosa Valley Land Owners Association,appeared and spoke
in favor of the rezoning.Planner-Engineer Van Horn informed the
Commission that the change in zoning was in conformance with the Master
Plan and recommended its approval.Member Wagner moved the Planning
Commission go on record as approving this rezoning.Member Miles
seconded the motion.Upon roll call the motion unanimously carried.
RAVENCREST PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Ms.Kitty Walker of the Larimer County Planning Office appeared and
presented a preliminary plat of the First Filing of Ravencrest.This
filing consistsof 11 lots between the highway and the Chalet.Planner-
Engineer Van Horn cautioned the Planning Commission about the acceptance
of the water plan as submitted by the developers.Mr.Van Horn suggested
it was not at all realistic and that Meadowdale Hills has had severe
water problems.Member Wagner moved that the Planning Commission give
conditional approval to the First Filing of Ravencrest and suggested
the Larimer County Planning Office examine the water report thoroughly.
Member Steele seconded the motion.Upon roll call the motion unani
mously carried.
BUSSELL REZONING:
Mr.and Mrs.Alva Bussell have submitted a petition requesting the re—
zoning of their property in the Fall River Addition from the R-2
Multiple Family District to C—2 Restricted Commercial District.Member
Miles moved the public hearing be scheduled for July 17,1973,at 1:30
P.M.Member Steele seconded the motion.Upon roll call the motion
unanimously carried.
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June 19,1973
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BOARD OF ADJuSTMENT:
The Planning Coumiission reviewed the proposed amendment to the Municipal
Code concerning the Board of Adjustment.The public hearing regarding
this ordinance will be held at the next regular meeting.
YOUNGLUND LOT LINE CHANGE:
A letter,signed by Lucille and Quentin Younglund,dated June 11,1973,
requesting an exception,as provided for in Section 16.40.010 of the
Municipal Code was presented to the Planning Commission.This letter,
with an illustration is attached to and made a part of these minutes.
This is a request to change the location of the property lines dividing
these two lots as per the illustration submitted.
Town Planner Van Horn recommends approval of this exception.
Member Wagner moved the Planning Commission finds:
1.That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting
the property.
2.T1-t the exception is necessary for the preservation and the
enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner;
3.That the granting of the exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other
property in the neighborhood in which the property of the
petitioner is situated or in conflict with the purposes
and objectives of this title.
and that the Planning Commission recommends to the Board of Trustees of
the Town of Estes Park that the requested exception be approved and
granted.Member Hix seconded the motion.Upon roll call the motion
passed by the following votes.Those voting “Yes”Members lix,Miles,
Prosser,Steele and Wagner.Those voting “No”Member Blair.
SIGN CODE:
The proposed mail out questionaire regarding the sign code will be
reviewed by Chairman Prosser,Member Blair,Planner-Engineer Van Horn
and Secretary Hill.When this sub-committee approves the form it
will be printed and mailed as per the direction of the Planning
Commission.
OFF-STREET PARKING:
After a short discussion concerning the off-street parking requirements
of the Town of Estes Park,the Planning Commission decided to hold a
public study session in the near future regarding same.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
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Glenn rosser,C1irman
Da e G.Hill,Secretary