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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2014-01-21RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS r Estes Valley Planning Commission January 21, 2014 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chair Betty Hull, Commissioners Doug Klink, Charley Dickey, Kathy Bowers, Nancy Hills, Steve Murphree, Wendye Sykes Chair Hull, Commissioners Klink, Dickey, Bowers, and Murphree Director Chilcott, Planner Kleisler, Town Board Liaison Elrod, and Recording Secretary Thompson Commissioners Sykes and Hills The following minutes reflect the order of the agenda and not necessarily the chronological sequence. Chair Hull called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were six people in attendance. Chair Hull explained the purpose of the Estes Valley Planning Commission and stated public comment is invaluable. Each Commissioner was introduced. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of minutes, December 18, 2013 Planning Commission meeting. It was moved and seconded (Murphree/Bowers) to approve the consent agenda as presented and the motion passed unanimously. 3. AMENDED PLAT OF PORTIONS OF LOT 1, NORTH END RANCHES, 3325 Devils Gulch Road Planner Kleisler reviewed the staff report. This was a request to adjust the common lot line between two parcels in the unincorporated Estes Valley, zoned RE-Rural Estofe' wh®re minimum lot size is ten (10) acres. The site is located in the far northeast portion of the Estes Valley Planner Kleisler reviewed the history of the lots, stating a legal lot determination in May 2013 revealed two of the three lots (lA and IB) were created in violation of the County s Comprehensive Zoning Resolution enacted in 1963. The existing residence on Lot IB was determined to be legally nonconforming. The proposed boundary adji;s\7n! the size of Lot IB from seven (7) acres to 9.88 acres, while decreasing Lot lA from 13 acres to 10 acres. This adjustment would bring Lot IB more into compliance with the minimum lot size. Planner Kleisler stated this item has been continued for several months, mainly to resolve issues dealing with water rights. With the State Division of Water Resources giving it approval, the application can now move forward. There is also a conservation easeme t on th^ property, and Town Attorney White recommended a note be placed on the final pla indicating such easement. Planner Kleisler stated the application als°nraaes The minor modification to allow Lot IB to be less than the minimum lot size of ten (10) acres. The Planning Commission has the authority to grant this minor modification. The aPp^cat,°" routed to all affected agencies and adjacent property owners. Larimer County Enginee g Depalent requested a 40-foot access easement (a 20-foot cop^v of a shared access maintenance agreement, and several survey corrections made to the plat prior to recordation. Planning Commission is the re“mmendin6 body f“r ^isfon plat, with the Larimer County Board of County Commrssioners makmg the final decision. Planning Commission is the decision-making body for the minor modification. lindThf proposal complies with the applicable section of the Estes Valley Development Code, including Section 3.9.E "Standards for Review" and 10.3 "Review Standards . I RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission 2 January 21, 2014 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 2. This proposal would advance the purpose of subdivision standards by providing lots 'of reasonable utility and livability' by allowing Lot lA to be a buildable lot. 3. Approval will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare, injurious to other property in the neighborhood, or in conflict with the purposes and objectives of this Code. 4. This request has been submitted to reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment. No concerns were expressed at this time. 5. Within sixty (60) days of the Board's approval of the amended plat, the developer shall submit the plat for recording. If the plat is not submitted for recording within this sixty-day time period, the approval shall automatically lapse and be null and void. 6. The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for the minor modification. The plat review is a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Per Section 3.2.D.2.b, 'a revised application shall be a condition precedent to placing the application on the Board's agenda'. Staff recommends approval with conditions listed below. Staff and Commission Discussion Planner Kleisler stated the enforcement action for the illegal subdivision is the disallowance of building permits on either property. The proposed amended plat brings the lots into compliance for a legal subdivision. He stated the conservation easement was brought to the attention of the Community Development Department after meeting materials were distributed to the Commissioners. Public Comment Amy Plummer/applicant representative stated the applicant agreed to comply with all conditions of approval. Public comment closed. Conditions 1. Compliance with letter from the Larimer County Engineering Department dated September 20, 2013. 2. Compliance with email from the Larimer County Engineering Department dated August 28, 2013. 3. Add reference on the preliminary and final plats to Conservation Easement Deed and Agreement, Larimer County Reception # 94081981. It was moved and seconded (Klink/Bowers) to approve the minor modification regarding minimum lot size, and recommend approval of the amended plat to the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners with the findings and conditions recommended by staff, and the motion passed unanimousiy. 4. REPORTS A. Planner Kleisler reported on the upcoming proposed amended plat of Lot 6, Prospect Mountain Subdivision. This application is to amend the building envelope to include an existing corner of a dwelling and an existing deck. Planner Kleisler reported a pre-application meeting was held for a lot consolidation on Devils Gulch Road to remove the middle lot line, preserving the area along Devils Gulch Road. Applicant has yet to submit an application. Planner Kleisler reported Town Board approved Mountain River Townhomes Preliminary Subdivision Plat on December 10, 2013; the Board of Adjustment approved a variance for the same applicant on January 7, 2014. D. Planner Kleisler reported the developer of The Neighborhood Subdivision attainable housing project has had ongoing discussions with staff. A meeting was held for property owners of that subdivision, which was sparsely attended. Staff plans to survey the B. C. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission J January 21, 2014 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall property owners prior to moving forward with plans to adjust the current attainable housing regulations. E. Appeal of the Technical Review Committee for the Stanley Hotel Event Pavilion was heard by Town Board on January 14, 2014. Additional information was received by the appellant's attorneys, and the Board requested the item be continued to the February 11, 2014 meeting. F. Planner Kleisler reported staff is working with NRCS Watershed Program to provide assistance to property owners in immediate need for repairs prior to spring runoff (exigent properties). There has been continual communication with property owners of Fall River and Fish Creek drainages to create long-term plans. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fall River Master Plan has been posted. Staff is assisting property owners in creating neighborhood coalitions for river restoration. The coalitions will need to be led by the property owners, and emphasized that the Town is only one voice amount all the property owners in these coalitions. G. Planner Kleisler reported he presented a code compliance update to the Community Development/Community Services Committee, Town Board, and the Association for Responsible Development (ARD). He continues to determine priorities, draft policies and procedures, and create sustainable long-term systems to be more productive. The current focus is on vacation home rentals, and he is also researching ways to address the inevitable weed issue that will arise in the flood damaged areas. Information will be made available to assist property owners in minimizing noxious weeds. H. Planner Kleisler reported a pre-application meeting was scheduled for an attainable housing project in the Good Samaritan Subdivision. I. Director Chilcott reported staff received a number of development applications concerning Lot 4 of the Stanley Historic District. Planning Commission would be the recommending body to the Town Board. The submitted applications can be viewed at www.stanlevanschutzproiect.org. She encouraged the Commissioners to review the documents online to familiarize themselves with the project. They should also review the Estes Park Municipal Code Section 17.44, which is applicable to this project. She stated the Stanley Historic District Master Plan will not be applicable to this project. There being no further business. Chair Hull adjourned the meeting at 2:04 p.m. Betty Hu Karen Thompson, Recording Secretary