HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2004-09-21RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission
September 21,2004,1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Estes Park Municipai Building
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chair Homeier, Commissioners Wendell Amos, Judy Haggard,
George Hix, Bill Horton, Joyce Kitchen, and Edward Pohl
Chair Homeier, Commissioners Haggard, Hix, Kitchen and Pohl
Town Attorney White, Director Joseph, Planner Shirk, Planner
Chilcott and Recording Secretary Williamson.
Commissioners Amos and Horton, Town Board Liaison Habecker
Chair Homeier called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Estes Vaiiey Pianning Commission Minutes dated August 17, 2004.
b. PRELIMiNARY CONDOMiNiUM MAP, RAMBLING RIVER CONDOMINIUMS,
PORTION OF NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SECTION 34, T5N, R73W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
1985 Moraine Avenue, Applicant: Dallman Construction.
1. Compliance with Development Plan 04-03 “Rambling River”.
2. A LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) or LOMR-F (Letter of Map Revision
based on Fill), whichever is applicable, shall be completed prior to final
condominium map approval.
3. Parcels shall be included in the Northern Colorado Conservancy District.
4. Any new water service line or existing service line replacement shall
require a Service Line Permit from the Building Department.
It was moved and seconded (Haggard/Pohl) that the Consent Agenda be
accepted and it passed unanimously with two absent.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 04-09, ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER, ALL,
HOSPITAL ADDITION, 555 Prospect Avenue, Applicant: Estes Park Medical
Center.
Planner Chilcott reviewed the staff report. The EPMC is requesting that Planning
Commission give staff the authority to review this application to build a sixteen space
parking lot, add thirteen parking spaces to an existing parking area, and add a new
access point on Moccasin Circle Drive. This application requires Planning Commission
review since more than 29 parking spaces are proposed, 8 more than staff can review.
The EPMC is making this request due to concerns that asphalt plants may close for the
season prior to Planning Commission review of the application in October.
Lloyd Morris of Cornerstone Engineering and Surveying was present to represent
the applicant. They have eliminated 2 spaces from the northwest corner parking lot
for a total of 27 parking spaces.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Kitchen) to approve a staff level review of
Development Plan 04-09, Estes Park Medical Center and the motion passed
unanimously with 2 absent.
4. DEVELOPMENT PLAN 04-08, SILVER MOON INN, METES AND BOUNDS, 175
Spruce Drive, Applicant: Siiver Moon Inn, LLC.
Planner Chilcott stated Development Plan 04-08, Silver Moon Inn, was advertised as
a Planning Commission item in error. The development plan is a staff level review
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and therefore is being withdrawn from the agenda. This is a development plan
application to replace five units in the northwestern corner of the property with eight
units, relocate the pool, and redesign parking. This is a staff level review since less
than ten units are proposed.
Public Comment:
None.
5. PRELIMINARY CONDOMINIUM MAP, ANTLERS POINTE, LOT 2, BLOCK 5,
FALL RIVER ESTATES, 1515 Fish Hatchery Road, Applicant: Gerald L
Sobotka.
Planner Chilcott reviewed the staff report. This is a preliminary condominium map
application to condominiumize eight accommodations units in four duplexes and one
unit that will contain the manager residence, office, laundry, and maintenance
facilities at 1515 Fish Hatchery Road. The applicant does not wish to reserve any
area for future development and the existing units will be designated as resort lodge
accommodation. Staff recommends a shared access and maintenance agreement
be obtained and recorded; however staff does not recommend this be a condition of
approval. The proposed condominium map complies with all density and
dimensional standards with the exception of a storage shed encroachment into the
ten foot rear yard setback, the dumpster encroachment into easements and the
fifteen foot front yard setback, some minor encroachments of units in the thirty foot
river setback, and the nonconforming density. No changes are proposed to service
lines or mains; however a new public sewer easement is proposed for the sewer
main. Staff has not noticed any drainage problems on site with the exception that
drainage could be improved near the eastern entrance to the property with the
installation of concrete curb and gutter from behind the Antlers Pointe sign, around,
and to the radius on Fish Hatchery Road. A new ten foot wide utility easement is
proposed for an electric service line. Staff recommends an animal proof trash
enclosure be provided and screened with fencing. There are plans to extend a
trail/sidewalk along the south side of Fish Hatchery Road; therefore staff does not
recommend trail/sidewalk construction on the north side of the road with this
subdivision.
Joe Coop of Van Horn Engineering was present to represent the applicant. He does
not feel the requested curb and gutter by Public Works would prevent the current
drainage issue. Regrading the area may prevent water from pooling. Mr. Coop
stated the shed was on the property when the current owner purchased the property
and has not been an issue with neighboring properties. He would like the Planning
Commission to consider granting a 2.5 foot variance to allow the shed to remain in
the current vicinity.
Commissioner Kitchen agrees the installation of curb and gutter will not improve the
drainage.
Planner Chilcott stated staff did talk with the applicant’s engineer regarding a
possible 2.5 foot variance for the shed; however the building department requested
the shed be moved entirely out of the floodplain. There are limited locations on the
property for the shed.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl/Hix) to recommend approval to the Town
Board of Trustees Preliminary Condominium Map, Antlers Pointe, Lot 2, Biock
5, Fali River Estates, 1515 Fish Hatchery Road and the motion passed
unanimously with 2 absent and the following conditions.
1. Drainage. A Drainage plan shall be submitted to staff for approval to correct
the current drainage concerns behind the Antlers Pointe sign around and to
the radius on Fish Hatchery Road.
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2. Shed. A variance shall be granted to allow the shed to encroach 2.5 feet into
the rear setback. If the shed remains within the floodplain a floodplain permit
shall be obtained.
3. Fence. The fence in the right-of-way shall be removed within thirty days of
written request by Town staff.
4. Dumpster and Enclosure. An animal proof dumpster and enclosure shall be
installed prior to map recordation.
5. Declaration. The condominium declaration shall address the non-conforming
status of the property with regard to the provisions set forth in Chapter 6 of
the Estes Valley Development Code.
6. Pedestrian Easement. A ten foot pedestrian easement runs the entire length
of the southern property line. The map shows this easement ending near the
east side of the river bank. The full easement shall be shown.
7. Electric Easement. The new ten foot wide utility easement proposed for an
electric service line shall be labeled as a private easement.
8. Dedication Statement. The dedication statement shall include the dedication
of utility easements for utilities, irrigation and drainage facilities. The
dedication statements shall also be revised to dedicate all new public and
private easements, e.g. the new private electric easement and public sewer
easement.
9. The term “useable lot area” shall be changed to “net land area” under the
Density Calculation section on the map.
6. MINOR SUBDIVISION, MOINAT SUBDIVISION, LOT 26A, LITTLE PROSPECT
MOUNTAIN ADDITION, 148 Stanley Circle Drive, Applicant: David Moinat.
Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. This is a minor subdivision application to
subdivide Lot 26A Little Prospect Mountain Addition, a 1.19-acre “E” Estate
Residential zoned lot on Stanley Circle, into two “E” zoned lots. Lot 1 will contain the
existing single-family residence, and Lot 2 will be available for construction of a new
single-family home. The two residences would share a single driveway access point
(encroachment onto the adjacent Lot 27), all utilities are available, lot sizes and
dimensions are adequate for the zone district, stormwater runoff will be negligible,
no sidewalk is proposed, and limits of disturbance will be established. An
improvement guarantee for the joint driveway and stormwater improvements will be
required. Staff recommends approval of a minor modification to allow proposed Lot
1 to be 21,989 square feet instead of the 27,130 square feet required by slope
adjustment. This will not result in an increase in density. Staff has approved a
modification to right-of-way width requirement. Sidewalk construction is not
recommended at this time. This would be an isolated section of sidewalk in an area
that is not planned for any sidewalk/trail construction.
Lloyd Morris of Cornerstone Engineering and Surveying was present to represent
the applicant. The new access easement will be a utility and access easement for
Lot 2.
Public Comment:
Mike Kingswood, 157 Stanley, neighbor to the west, questioned were the house
could be built. Planner Shirk stated the house could be built outside the limits of
disturbance. Nothing could be built, not even a storage shed, within the limits of
disturbance.
It was moved and seconded (Kitchen/Haggard) to recommend approval to the
Town Board of Trustees Minor Subdivision, Moinat Subdivision, Lot 26A, Little
Prospect Mountain Addition, 148 Stanley Circle Drive and the motion passed
unanimously with 2 absent and the following conditions.
1. A copy of the new access easement shall be submitted with the final plat. This
shall be subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney.
2. A signed copy of the driveway maintenance agreement shall be submitted with
the final plat for recording.
3. The driveway shall be paved, and rip-rapped as delineated in the stormwater
management plan.
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4. Per Fire Chief Dorman’s comments, both addresses shall be posted at the
beginning of the driveway.
5. A development agreement shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved by
Public Works prior to final approval by the Town Board. This agreement shall
include the cost for driveway/drainage construction, and joint addressing
posting.
6. Compliance with memo from Public Works to Dave Shirk dated August 26,
2004.
7. ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHANGES
Director Joseph reviewed the items: Item 1 - Accessible parking. Item 2 -
Applicability of sidewalk/trail easement dedication and construction to nonresidential
developments and subdivisions. Item 3 - Revisions to submittal requirements. Item 4
- Principal and accessory uses permitted in the “A” accommodations/highway
corridor zoning district including revisions to accommodations definitions, and floor
area ratio.
Public Comment:
Ann Toft, 2071 Highway 66, spoke against the removal of noncommercial uses from
the accommodations zoning district. She would prefer a single-family home on a lot
versus a large number of units.
It was moved and seconded (Haggard/Pohl) to recommend acceptance to the
Town Board of Trustees and the Board of County Commissioners Biock 7,
items 1—4 and Floor Area Ratio to the Estes Vaiiey Deveiopment Code and it
passed unanimousiy with 2 absent.
8. REPORTS
Director Joseph informed the commission that an appeal of the sidewalk condition
19 9nn4Creek Luxury Condominiums will be heard by the Town Board on October
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
Richard Homeier, Chair
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Williamson, Recording Secretary