HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2001-04-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission
April 17,2001,1:30 p.m.
Board Room (Room 130), Estes Park Municipal Building
Commission:
Attending:
Chair Joyce Kitchen, Commissioners Wendell Amos, DeeDee Hampton,
Ed McKinney, Cherie Pettyjohn, Edward Pohl, and Dominick Taddonio
Chair Kitchen, Commissioners Amos, McKinney, Pohl, and Taddonio
Also Attending: Town Liaison Habecker, Town Attorney White, Acting Director Joseph,
Planner Shirk, and Recording Secretary Wheatley
Absent:Commissioners Hampton and Pettyjohn
Chair Kitchen called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated March 20, 2001.
b. Development Plan, Minor Subdivision and Rezoning, Olympus Lodge Properties,
2365 Big Thompson Avenue - continued to the May 15, 2001 meeting at applicant s
request.
c. Preliminary Plat, Horse Creek Ranch - continued to the May 15, 2001 meeting at
applicant’s request.
d. Amended Plat, Lots 1 & 2, Aspenbrook PUD, Phase II - withdrawn at applicant’s
request.
It was moved and seconded (McKinney/Taddonio) that the Consent Agenda be
accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3‘ a.E Development pl^^ -03, Location & Extent Review, Estes Park Sanitation District,
Lots 1A & 1C, Replat of a Portion of Lot 4 and all of Lot 1, Stanley Meadows
Addition, 610 Big Thompson Avenue, Applicant: Estes Park s®nlt®tJ°"
5 m Duell from Estes Park Sanitation District reviewed the backgroundand reasoningfor
this request. The Sanitation District currently needs a centrifuge in or<J®^ ®bl®t°
haul off solids in a more compact manner and reduce the number of truck P®-
imorovements will reduce truck traffic by 75% or more. The odor issue will also be
addressed with a building cover over the headworks of the facility. This construction will
be^ visual krlprovemenUor the facility and an affordable altern^
Actino Director Joseph reviewed the staff report. This is a Location and Extent Revl®^
nor Portion 3 13 C 2 of the EVDC The Estes Valley Planning Commission shall review tPhe “and Ic^ation o^hrpropUed public use" for its consistency with the goals.
Dolicies and objectives stated in the Comprehensive Plan and for its compliance with the
Estes Valley Development Code. Although the square footage floor area expansion o
the facility is relatively small, a question can be raised as to the long term desirability of
Ihfs use in this Son. The expansion of the faciiity as proposed is largely in
comDiianoe with the EVDC; however, Comprehensive Plan compliance may be
Questioned. Sections from the Comprehensive Plan were cited from the Land Use
Policv Community Design Policy, Scenic and Environmental Qu^lty
Economic Policy. Staff recommends that the entry road be paved. Mr. Duell advised the
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Commission that the current improvements to the existing facility should be adequate for
the next 15 to 20 years.
Public Comment:
None.
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3.
it was moved and seconded (Amos/Pohl) to recommend approvai to the Estes Park
Sanitation Board of Directors of the Deveiopment Pian 01-03, Location and Extent
Review, Estes Park Sanitation District, with the foiiowing recommendations and it
passed unanimousiy with two absent.
The Estes Park Sanitation District should consider making a careful cost comparison of
the effectiveness of implementing significant plant upgrades versus consolidation with
the Upper Thompson Sanitation District.
The entry drive should be paved.
The Public Works Director's memo dated March 14, 2001:
a. The plan should be titled as a Development Plan for Lot 1A, 1C, Stanley Meadows
Addition.
b. A vicinity map showing adjacent lots should be added.
c. The new buildings should be labeled, as well as the existing structures.
b. Development Plan 01-02, RiverRock Townhomes, Phase XI, Tract 4, Beaver Point
First Addition, 550 Moraine Avenue, Applicant: RiverRock Townhomes, LLC.
Lonnie Sheldon of Van Horn Engineering was present representing the applicants and
reviewed the proposal. Director Joseph reviewed the staff report. Because the prior
development plan approvals have expired, this plan is now being reviewed for
compliance with the applicable provisions of the new EVDC. Applicant has determined a
29.3% FAR; however, there is a discrepancy with existing building permits. Staff
recommends continuing this request for one month to allow staff adequate time to
reconcile conflicting floor area information. There is a pedestrian easement that has
been dedicated along the highway. The developer should be required to accomplish the
rough grading for the future walkway with the completion of this final phase of
construction. Landscaping is required as set forth In Chapter 7 of the EVDC for arterial
frontage plantings along the highway. A planting plan for this area should be submitted
along with an improvement guarantee prior to application for any new building permits.
Chair Kitchen acknowledged four letters received from residents of RiverRock
Townhomes. Director Joseph reviewed the letters received and made comments to the
issues raised. Staff will not forward a recommendation that would not be in accordance
with applicable zoning codes. Staff will be as precise as possible In the compliance of
the FAR. If necessary, staff will review old Town base maps for determination of natural
grade. Landscaping and drainage is reviewed by Public Works Director and will be
addressed next month. The standard of the current Code for parking will be applied to
the development plan. Several issues raised in the letters would be solely between the
homeowners association and the developer. Adequate access will be addressed by
Staff. Sign is currently in the bikeway easement. The units 9, 12 and 23 have been
omitted from the unit number sequence.
Public Comment:
David Crockett, 513 RiverRock Circle-Access would be determined by the homeowners
association. Some prior drainage plans have not worked. Runoff water collects between
Units 10 and 11.
Alma Hix, 515 RiverRock Circle - Road belongs to RiverRock Townhomes LLC per
recorded condo map.
It was moved and seconded (Amos/McKinney) to continue Development Plan 01-02,
RiverRock Townhomes to the May 15,2001 meeting, and it passed unanimously with
two absent.
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c. Revised Development Plan 00-07, Mary’s Lake Lodge, Lot 3, Mary’s Lake
Subdivision, 2625 Mary’s Lake Road, Applicant: Mary’s Lake Lodge, LLC.
Matthew Heiser of Van Horn Engineering was present to represent the appiicant.
Director Joseph reviewed the staff report. The applicant is requesting to change four of
the previously approved units from “limited kitchen” facilities to “full kitchen” facilities.
Because this is a change in the density of the project, this revision is subject to review by
the Planning Commission. Staff has conducted applicable density calculations and found
the revision to meet density standards. This revision puts the development plan at its
maximum allowable density. The parking and drive configuration around the south wing
has also been revised to create additional space for walks and landscaping. This
proposal reduces the number of parking spaces from the original plan, but maintains
sufficient parking as set forth in the Estes Valley Development Code.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (McKinneyyTaddonio) to approve the Revised Development
Plan 00-07, Mary’s Lake Lodge, Lot 3, Mary’s Lake Subdivision, with the following
conditions and It passed unanimously with two absent. ....
1 Another sentence shall be added to the note on abandoning the gravel drive along
’ the northeast edge of the site. That note needs to state what is to happen to the
gravel drive such as landscaping or reseeding with grass. . , ^ ^
2. Revision to the site plan to relocate a postal cluster box shall be included on the
Revised Development Plan.
4 a.^Minor Subdivision, Fish Hatchery Road 7th Addition, 1531 Fish Hatchery Road,
Applicant: Robert Schenck. . ____.
Paul Kochevar of Estes Park Surveyors was present representing the applicants and
reviewed the proposal. Bob Joseph reviewed the staff report. A related annexation
request is concurrently going through the Town Board process.
Commissioner McKinney left the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
Town Attorney White recommended this plat should be prepared as £ 1°
the annexation plat. Title and labeling to this sheet should be revised^ All ote conform to
the minimum lot size set forth in the Estes Valley Deveiopment cc^e aithough Lote 3 and
4 do not meet the minimum width of 50 feet established for the A-1 district, ptatt has
granted minor modifications to allow minimum widths of 49 feet and 45 feet in lieu of the
ioTeet normally required as measured at the building setback line. As the proper^is
located within the area depicted on the Town's schematictra'! P'a"'P^ldgsjrian
utility easement along Fish Hatchery Road should be designated as a Utili^. Pede^an
and Bloycle Easement.” This property also has awaler ine reimbursement cort^^
payable to the Harmony Foundation that should be noted on the plat The mree new
water service lines should be placed in an 8-inch D.I.P. road crossing. The Town s Wa e
Deoartment will supply the pipe and fittings and the crossing will be used Jor future Town
use A note referring to future Town use of this improvement should be added to the plat
and an improv^rlient guarantee should be provided. As-built plans of the water line
crossino are required prior to the first certificate of occupancy. A drainage easeme
needs to be dedicated to accommodate a drainage culvert emptyingint0ProP°?e(ff
I nt 2 The submitted plat contains building setback lines that provide 50 feet of
separation from the annual high-water mark, thus satisfying the requirements of Sec^on
^s S eVDC However, as it is the intent of the Commission not to create the need
for a vartance in a nTw subdivision, a larger building envelope for Lot 1 was allowed^
Building envelopes will be shown on the plat but restrictions will e me u
covenants.
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Public Comment:
Ed Lundberg, 2760 Fall River Road - spoke in approval of subdivision (and urged
removal of the green house on Lot 1).
Bob Voiland, 1524 Fish Hatchery Road - wanted to dispel rumor of condos, clarify utility
easement locations, and express concern over utility lines and easements.
Mr. Kochevar responded to Mr. Voiland’s questions regarding utility easement locations.
It was moved and seconded (Amos/Pohl) to recommend approval to the Town Board of
Trustees of the Minor Subdivision, Fish Hatchery Road 7” Addition, with the following
conditions and it passed unanimously with three absent.
1. The proposed 10-foot utility easement along Fish Hatchery Road shall also be
dedicated as a Pedestrian and Bicycle Easement.
2. The following note shall be added to the Plat:
“In addition to the town’s normal tap fees, the land has a water line reimbursement
contract fee, payable to the Harmony Foundation, of $1,250 per tap or 33 percent of
the current Town tap fee, whichever is greater.”
3. The three new water service lines shall be placed in an 8-inch D.I.P. road crossing.
An improvement guarantee shall be provided for this.
4. The plat identifies a drainage culvert emptying into proposed Lot 2. A drainage
easement shall be dedicated to accommodate this drainage.
5. A note shall be added to the plat that identifies the sewer easements as new
easements to be dedicated with this plat and noted whether it is to be an exclusive
easement for the sanitation district or for other utilities also. The note should clarify
that the existing book and page is the old easement that is to be vacated by separate
document.
6. Adjacent property lines shall be shown for informational purposes.
7. As-built plans of the water line crossing shall be required prior to the first certificate of
occupancy.
8. The subdivider shall record covenants that restrict fencing in a fashion that will
minimize impact on wildlife. These covenants shall be reviewed with the Division of
Wildlife, and submitted to Staff with the recording mylars.
9. All references to annexation should be removed from the plat as per Greg White’s
letter of March 12,2001.
10. The driveway design for Lots 3 and 4 shall be recorded together with the covenants,
and shall be referenced in the covenants.
11. The building envelope for Lot 1 shall be allowed to move 12.5 feet into the 50-foot
river setback at a point 50 feet west of the eastern property line.
5. REPORTS
Larimer County Open Lands has requested a hearing before the Estes Valley Planning
Commission in June to present the Open Lands Master Plan. Consensus was approval.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
;chen,/Chair
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Meribeth Wheatley, Recording $^cicretary