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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 1998-04-14BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Conunission April 14,1998 Conunission: Attending: Absent: TAC Members: Attending: Absent: Also Attending: Chair A1 Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos, William Baird, Joyee Kitchen, Cherie Pettyjohn, Edward Pohl and Dominick Taddonio Chair A1 Sager, Commissioners WendeU Amos, William Baird, Joyce Kitchen, Edward Pohl and Dominick Taddonio Cherie Pettyjohn Larry Gamble, Helen Hondius, Roger Thorp and Bill Van Horn All None Town Administrator Klaphake, Trustees Barker and Doylen, Director Stamey and Recording Secretary Botic The Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Sager. 1. MINUTES The March 10, 1998 Minutes were approved. 2. REVIEW OF WORK SCHEDULE FOR PREPARATION OF ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE (EVDC) GOALS UPDATE Town Administrator Klaphake reported the updated schedule resulting from a telephone conversation three weeks ago with Mayor Dekker, Mr. Klaphake, Mr. Stamey and Chris Duerksen/Clarion Associates. Mr. Duerksen has been instructed to prepare the Code for the EVPC’s consideration based on the Comprehensive Plan. The goal for this Commission is for the EVDC to be presented to the County Commissioners and Town Board in September 1998. This will require intense schedule. Mr. Klaphake stressed the importance of commitment to the September goal and explained how the EVPC will proceed. • Study Sessions These will involve Mr. Klaphake, Mr. Stamey and two Planning Commissioners at a time providing an opportunity to compare the old Code with consultant recommendations. Staff will assist in identification of options and consequences. • Discussion Sessions These will involve EVPC, TAC, and the Pubhc. Sessions will be held the day before decision making meetings. • Decision Making Meetings Voting will occur with majority making decisions. • Conununication with County Mr. Klaphake and Mr. Stamey have begun weekly meetings at the County. The importance of commitment to the schedub was emphasized. Public input will come through Study Sessions and public meetings. Clarion Associates will submit the Code in sections for methodical review/approval. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission - April 14,1998 Page 2 Chair Sager expressed his admiration and approval for the updated schedule/goals and requested comments from Plaiming Commissioners. TAC Member Van Horn questioned the vision and response to what the Consultant prepares; Mr. Klaphake reiterated the plan to Study, Discuss and Vote. Mr. Van Horn requested the EVDC formatting keep all information relating to a particular zone in one section. Mr. Stamey stated the Annotated Code will be ready by June which address Code format/structure. Emphasis order will be on Key Issues, Formatting and Fine Print. Mr. Klaphake stated the September goal will not be changed, additional meetings will be scheduled if necessary. REVISED WORK SCHEDIJl.E Director Stamey reviewed the revised EVDC work schedule which follows: Key Issues (10) and Major Directions Annotated Code Outline EVPC Tour Code Development - written document Draft Code (August) April 28,1998 April 29, 1998 June 3,1998 June4,1998 June 18, 1998 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. July and August Meetings to be established September Meeting to be set Study Session Regular Meeting Study Session Regular Meeting Final Draft - Adoption Draft (September) September Meeting to be set Mr. Stamey emphasized the importance of the April 29th meeting which will be preceded by meetings to discuss issues such as: sensitive lands, standards vs. guidelines, formatting, etc. Staff will offer options with recommendations outlining advantages/disadvantages. Special Study areas will not be ignored; answers may be in the ‘big picture’, they will be addressed late in the process. TAC Member Gamble expressed the RMNP’s support for this plan to address their concerns. Commissioner Amos gave an update on the County’s Plus Steering Committee. Their schedule is similar to the one explained by Mr. Klaphake. The County is moving away from subdivisions and PUDs to Rural Conservation Districts (80% open space, 20% developments). Staff has presented choices and Committee consensus has been nearly unanimous. Acceptance including all public meetings is scheduled for December 14, 1998. In response to Commissioner Taddonio’s question, Mr. Klaphake stated he met with Conunissioner Disney last week, updating him of the goals/schedule. Commissioner Disney has offered to attend the EVPC Meetings. This evening the Mayor will appoint a Trustee as an EVPC liaison. AllTrustec.s are invited to all EVPC Meetings; Mr. Klaphake will encourage all Trustees to attend the April 28(h Meeting. 3. OTHER Chair Sager requested all Commissioners stop by the Community Development Office before leaving the building. Mr. Stamey noted the Key Issues will be available next week. Chair Sager emphasized “Marching Orders” have been given and the importance t)f Commissioner’s commitment. 4. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 a.m. Roxanne S. Botic, Recording Secretary