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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 1998-03-10BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Conunission March 10,1998 Conunission: Attending: Absent: TAC Members: Attending: Absent: Also Attending: Chair A1 Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos, William Baird, Joyce Kitchen, Cherie Pettyjohn, Edward Pohl and Dominick Taddonio Chair A1 Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos, Joyce Kitchen, Cherie Pettyjohn, Edward Pohl and Dominick Taddonio William Baird Larry Gamble, Helen Hondius, Roger Thorp and Bill Van Horn Larry Gamble, Roger Thorp and Bill Van Horn Helen Hondius Director Stamey and Secretary Pierce The Meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Chair Sager. 1. MINUTES The February 10,1998 Minutes were approved. 2- " "“a—/98 Crion conducted interviews of C^de users. . on 03/02/98 heU Clarion met with Lanru? ^ st^k^Mouni![in 3- ^L^^"contrac^t^^ep^^esign standards/guidelines for four major areas of study for Estes Park, referred to as corridors. They are as follows: • Fall River • U.S. Highway 36 • Downtown. U.S. Highway 34/Highway 36 Intersection RNL states there arc many Positivc S^iden^d^^ndw^ter.'T^^ help. Their purpose is to develop destgn gu'd6^®^’g^^g[1jjiey^Ilere to listen to go from here. entrance and continues on to Wouderview Avenue connecting to the Stanley Hotel. • ffoWoI’^ewMefne“0h«H^^^^^ homes. 2 Central - Commercial lodging. 3’ Commercial - Near the Park entrance. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Conunission - March 10,1998 Page 2 Comments • There are wonderful old historic homes here, many built with distinctive character, multi-family development with use of wood products and siding. Most of the homes are tucked off the road. • Keep the materials somewhat native to the area, using dark colors and earthtones whenever possible. • Would like to see Estes Park develop its own character, not a dated one, i.e.: after 15 years you wouldn’t be able to tell if a building was two years old or 15 years old. • This area has a multi-family character with lots of two story, step and repeat architecture, two stories make sense when dealing with slopes. • When using step and repeat architecture it is important to avoid a “cookie cutter” look where a single designis overused. When building multiple projects, every attempt should be made to vary the look of the design while keeping cost effectiveness in mind. • Try to put parking at the rear of the building site. • Use of materials is a big concern, stay with mountain rustic themes. • Siting is important. How does the architecture relate to the surrounding environment, the trees, I'oclcs shrubs etc • Timing of design and character discussion with establishing zoning, regulations, setbacks etc. The group was advised that RNL was brought in early regarding design discussions so that they could work in tandem with Clarion to better implement zoning. • The Fall River corridor has a lot of positive elements that should be held on to. • Maintain a positive image as we look to area development. Regarding the entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park, Roger Thorp reports the followmg: • The development of this site includes a total face lift. r , , . The building will be stepped into the hillside with a one story appearance from the roa . . Every attempt has been made to minimize the appearance of development, with a major concern for environmental issues, views, pedestrian safety, etc. . There is some parking in the front, and more parking at the rear for tour busses, etc. TT S. Highway 36 Corridor • Streamside and Roadside design issues. • This corridor has distinctive areas of development. • Commercial on the street • Lodging on the river • Close to the Park is residential area with wide open views. , , . f . is retail and tourist oriented. This is a highly defined commercial stnp with lots of parking, signage, small scale buildings, congestion and Visual clutter. . Farther east is another entertainment district with Putt Putt, big shde, pizza place . . Rams Horn Village - good example of use/design on the Spur. Comments . The Texaco and Conoco canopies do not tt in at the Gateway to the Rocky Mountain . ln^0efert to CTeate a positive mountain experience for our visitors and residents the following should r Frandlcarchuccturc should conform to community standards and use of matcnals. • Minimize visual clutter. • Control entrances on and off Highway 36. • Minimize signage/maintain view sheds. 1 ft WM rro'^dedTtat RNL view the beforc/afler video in Art Anderson’s video library that was taken of Estes Park before/after the 1982. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission - March 10,1998 DOWNTOWN • Located west of Moraine Avenue and West of Fall River. • Ineludes the downtown Riverwalk and Stanley Hotel District. • Includes EMiom Avenue and Cleave Street. Comments The signage is pleasing and conducive to shopping. Need to ensure that future development meets standards already set. Avoid hghted awnings that are really meant to be signs. Give speeial concern to needs of the elderly, walkways, parking lot designs, etc. Keep up the Good Work! Page 3 Cleave Street • Part of the Downtown Corridor. • Improve service funetions. • Could consider working on sereening trash enclosures. Wpstnf Downtown • Part of the Downtown Corridor. • How to best upgrade these properties? • Arehitecture needs gables. . Parking needs to be organized, with landscapmg and trees. Pirrndillx Souare • Part of the Downtown Corridor. 0 T .. , 9 ; landscaping, trees and mniTWAY ^d/HTOHWAY 36 INTERSECTION • Wide open areas - great views. • New housing residential to the north. . Established bike path along the street edge. • Lots of parking lots adjacent to Highway . Mixed single story and two story buildings. • Highway 34 streetseape needed. . Major landmark. Our Lady otthe Mountains Church. • Some historieal poekets. • Lots of potential. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Conunission - March 10,1998 Page 4 Comments Not a strong gateway to Estes Park. Bike path is hazardous in some locations, the path crosses driveways and parking areas. Do we really need the bike path since we have established the Lake Estes bike path? Commercial properties are relatively exposed to the highway. The new commercial building on Highway 34 is unattractive, flat roof, windowless, industrial type siding, back of building faces highway. It is imperative that we provide a pleasant, positive experience on Highway 34. We can do this by providing more bcrming and landscaping, better developed walkway, improved signage, stone markers etc It was suggested that we work with CDOT on issues of safety and highway beautification. Care should be taken to plant native trees and shrubbery. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. 'Ann Pierce, Recording Secretary