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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2000-10-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission October 17,2000,1:30 p.m. Board Room (Room 130), Estes Park Municipal Building Commission: Attending: Chair Edward Pohl, Commissioners Wendell Amos, DeeDee Hampton, Joyce Kitchen, Ed McKinney, Cherie Pettyjohn, and Dominick Taddonio Chair Pohl, Commissioners Hampton, Kitchen, McKinney, Pettyjohn and Taddonio Also Attending: Town Attorney White, Director Stamey, Senior Planner Joseph, Planner Shirk, and Recording Secretary Wheatley Absent:Commissioner Amos Chair Pohi cailed the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. 1. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated September 19,2000. It was moved and seconded (McKinney/Taddonio) that the minutes of the September 19, 2000 meeting be accepted as presented and it passed unanimously. 2. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 3. SUBDIVISIONS 1. Boundary Line Adjustment, Sutton Lane Subdivision, Applicants: Steven & Marlene Shorland, Kevin Christopher, Joseph & Mary Ball. This item was continued from the September 19,2000 meeting. Paul Kochevar of Estes Park Surveyors was present to represent the applicants. Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the memo from the Public Works Director and clarified that it was not necessary that the lots involved be served with Town water at this time. When a property owner does request Town water service, a water main extension will be required. Steve Shorland, co-applicant, gave a background to the request. The two outlots will be reserved for open space only and the wetlands will be preserved. They are requesting that the road remain private. Affidavits establish existing rights of access for the subject property; and a petition indicates that fifteen people who currently use this road for access wish to keep the road private. Mr. Kochevar responded to questions from the Commissioners. Applicants wish to control the development in the area by keeping the road a private road. Town Attorney White clarified that no property would become newly landlocked by any action of the Commission. Mr. Shorland expressed the desire to keep the road a private lane. Sr. Planner Joseph summarized the staff report. It is the staff’s recommendation that a condition of approval that the part of Sutton Lane that crosses the subject property be dedicated as a public right of way to comply with the development code. At a minimum the access easement should be also designated as a public utility easement. The plat does improve the character of BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission - October 17, 2000 Page 2 the neighborhood and value of the property as it preserves the wetlands and creates more usable lots. To provide for the future possibility of providing Town water service, the property should petition to be included in the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District prior to final approval of the plat. Sutton Lane also has the potential for future public connection with Giant Track Road which could allow a very significant upgrade in the public road system. Mr. Kochevar advised that the Shorland’s do not own the small triangular parcel adjacent to the east mentioned by Mr. Joseph. None of the road has been dedicated in the past for access; the road exists only by historical use. Public Comment: Nancy Brown, 1280 Giant Track Road - expressed concern that the applicants would block the access to the Brown property. The road could be designated private or public as long as equal accessibility is allowed. Mrs. Brown also stated she owned the small parcel adjacent to the east, and when questioned, she said that she might be willing to dedicate ROW across this parcel if she was permitted access elsewhere. it was moved and seconded (Hampton/no second) to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners of the Boundary Line Adjustment for Sutton Lane Subdivision without the designation of public ROW of Sutton Lane and the motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved and seconded (McKinney/Pettyjohn) to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners of the Boundary Line Adjustment for Sutton Lane Subdivision with the foiiowing conditions and it passed unanimousiy with one absent. 1. Sutton Lane shall be designated as a public ROW. 2. Application shall be made for Inclusion in the Northern Colorado Water District and the Municipal Subdistrict prior to the County Commissioners approval. Commissioner McKinney left the meeting at 2:30 p.m. 2. Amended Plat of Lots 21 and 22, Olympus Heights Subdivision, Applicant: Rex Ross Walker. This item was continued from the September 19, 2000, meeting. Bill Van Horn of Van Horn Engineering was present on behalf of the owner. Town Attorney White gave the legal opinion that these are dedicated roads and the properties do have access to public right-of-way. Public Comment: None. It was moved and seconded (Kitchen/Pettyjohn) to recommend approval to the Board of County Commissioners of the Amended Plat of Lots 21 and 22, Olympus Heights Subdivision with the foiiowing conditions and the motion passed unanimously with two absent. 1. Within 30 days of the Board’s approval of the minor subdivision, the developer shall submit the minor subdivision finai plat for recording. If the minor subdivision plan is not submitted for recording within this thirty-daytime period, the approval shall automatically lapse and be null and void. 2. An access easement shall be provided across Lot 22A to provide access to Lot 21A or a separate access easement providing access through Lot 16 to Lot 21A shall be recorded. 3. The following note shall be placed on the plat: ‘The lots shown on this plat are BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission - October 17, 2000 Page 3 within the Wildfire Hazard Area as delineated in the Estes Valley Development Code, and are therefore subject to review by the Larimer County Wildfire Safety Coordinator prior to issuance of building permits.” 4. The following note shall be placed on the plat; “In the event the Olympus Lodge Property should be annexed to the Town of Estes Park, the property represented with this plat shall become eligible for annexation to the Town at the discretion of the Town Board.” 3. Acacia Corner Minor Subdivision of Lot 2, Mountain Technoiogy Center Subdivision, Appiicant: H. D. Danneis & Sons. Bill Van Horn of Van Horn Engineering was present representing the applicants. Sr. Planner Joseph reviewed the staff report. This minor subdivision divides one lot in the heavy commercial zoning into four lots. Al Sager, co-applicant, advised that their intent is to clean up all four lots. The Commission allowed 120 days to clean up the current outdoor storage. Public comment: None It was moved and seconded (Pettyjohn/Kitchen) to recommend approval to the Town Board of Trustees of the Acacia Corner Minor Subdivision of Lot 2, Mountain Technology Center Subdivision with the following conditions and the motion passed unanimously with two absent. 1. Drafts of the shared access and maintenance agreements shall be provided for Town review prior to Town Board, and the easements shall be labeled as “Private” access easements on the plat. 2. The eave easements shall be clarified as per Greg White’s comments. 3. The term “external storage” shall be revised to read “outdoor storage” on note number three. 4. The spelling of Acacia shall be corrected in the dedication statement. 5. An engineer’s estimate for the cost of installing the storm drainage and detention improvements and for extending the sewer service shall be provided prior to Town Board approval. An improvement guarantee or installation shall be provided prior to Town Board approval. 6. A drainage maintenance agreement will be required. This shall be provided prior to Town Board consideration. 7. The detention on Lot 4 will serve all four lots. 8. All outdoor storage shall be eliminated within 120 days of approval of the plat by the Town Board and an adequate improvement guarantee shall be provided to guarantee performance. 9. The sanitary sewer service to the existing building on Lot 3 shall be installed or secured with an improvement guarantee prior to Town Board approval. 10. The drainage easements and routing shall be clarified with notes on the plat prior to Town Board. 4. REPORTS APA Awards - Director Stamey reported that the American Planners Association recognized the Estes Valley Development Code and the Intergovernmental Government Agreement between the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County. It was reflective of this Commission’s work over the last two years. Chair Pohl also noted that Director Stamey received the Colorado APA Planner of the Year. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission - October 17, 2000 Page 4 There being no further business, Chair Pohl adjourned the meeting at 3:05 p.m. Edward B. Pohl, Chair Meribeth Wheatley, Recording Secretary