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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Community Development Committee 2004-11-04RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, November 4, 2004 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 4th day of November, 2004. Committee: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Doylen, Trustees Habecker and Levine All Town Administrator Repola, Attorney White, Directors Joseph, Kilsdonk, Mitchell, Chief Building Official Birchfield, Deputy Clerk Williamson None Chairman Doylen called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. 2003 International Codes - Request Adoption with Local Amendments The proposed code adoption is based on staff research, review of jurisdi^ctions elsewhere in Colorado, and significant local builder/contractor feedback gathered from a series of focused code discussions. Where possible staff proposed local amendments line up with those to be adopted by Larimer County: others address practices and standards of the Town’s local utility providers. Adoption of the International Building Code package will not have any budget impact other than the building permit fee increase previously approved by the Town Board. Chief Building Official Birchfield reviewed significant amendments to the l-Codes. To be consistent wUh Larimer County and the State, the adoption of the International Building Code, International Residential Code> Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code Internationa !r;®rgy f Code, International Existing Building Code, and International Fuel Cod® w b amendments Adoption of the 2003 1-Codes will include the energy code but not the fire code However, the fire code is referenced throughout the |-Code® ®nd be USedcill a reference unless the board requests all reference be removed. 90/o of the suggested amendments are from the County adopted amendments, town departments or non-town entities. Without the full adoption of the codes there will be gaps and inconsistencies with other agencies. Some concern has been raised by local plumbers regarding adoption of the IPC because it is viewed as less stringent than the current Uniform Plumbing Code. Current workshops with local contractors have lead to the foUowing , amendments regarding sprinklers: 1) Building official will determine classification of buildings and the need for sprinklers. 2) Hardwiring smoke detectors will not be required un'ess a sfgnLl alunt of wiring is proposed. 3). Sprinklers wiil no be required commerciai downtown as iong as the buiidmg is no more than 2 stones and less than 5,000 sq. ft. so long as there is fire-resistive construction. Audience comments were heard from Steve Lane/Basis Architecture vvho believes tteh Codes are a better code system except for the economic impact of the sprink^r requirements and the need for smoke control for atriums with a 2 story opening. Ron Loid/International Association of Plumbers and Mechanical Officials believes it would be l^n irtown-rbest inte to adopt the UPC instead of the IPC ed by tbet building department. The UPC has been produced since 1946 and is the only code that RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development - November 4, 2004 - Page 2 has the ANSI designation. UPC is more detailed and provides a higher level of safety. Cherie Pettyjohn/Estes Park Plumbers presented a preliminary petition signed by 8 local plumbers requesting the adoption of the UPC. Licensed plumbers have been trained under the UPC, and, in their opinion it is a safer code. Staff stated the adoption of the I PC would be consistent with the State and County which have already adopted the l-Codes, and is the minimum standard that must be met. Evidence indicates there is approximately a $100 difference between plumbing a residence under the IPC versus the UPC. Fire Chief Dorman supports the adoption of the l-Codes and the amendments. He is supportive of the amendments for sprinklers as long as there is a requirement in the code for 1-hour fire-resistive construction. Trustee Habecker encouraged additional comments from local plumbers regarding the UPC during the public hearing. Concluding all discussion, the Committee recommends a public hearing for the adoption of l-Codes with local amendments to be scheduled December 14, 2004. Trustee Levine commended Chief Building Official Birchfield for his effort preparing the codes for adoption. Town Attorney White echoed Trustee Levine’s sentiment. Proposed Vacation Home & Condominium Business License Regulations - Request Approval u ^ The Community Development Committee reviewed the draft ordinance amending srion- term rental, vacation homes and miscellaneous other regulations on September 2 . Pursuant to audience comments the Town Clerk’s office mailed copies of the draft ordinance to all accommodation operators, scheduled a public meeting, and published notice. The meeting was held October 5th with approximately 30 persons from the accommodations sector attending. A significant revision was made to condominium licensing. Staff’s revised stance is that each accommodation site under one property manager would be licensed, and if a unit separates from the property manager, that unit would obtain their own business licenses. Based on comments at the public hearing, staff made the following revisions to the restrictions on vacation home rentals in residential zone districts: (1) a grandfather clause was added; (2) utility rates for vacation homes were clarified; (3) the limit on the number of guests was clarified; and (4) limit of two guests per bedroom in the current ordinance was retained. Attorney White clarified that an individual license is not needed so long as the property is managed by onsite management. Licenses will be obtained based on the number of units managed, i.e. 1- 5 units = $150/yr, 6-20 units = $260/yr, 21 or more units = $375/yr. Vacation home properties currently operating and licensed will be grandfathered regarding the number of individuals, number of vehicles, and signage. Audience comments were heard from Gene_Moc ________________________^/Ponderosa Realty who requested reconsideration of the current regulation of 2 individuals per bedroorn plus 2. Ed Peterson, 1420 Axminister Lane, questioned the 3-vehicle limit. Judy Anderson/Anderson Realty & Mgmt. & Greg Whannel/Range Realty & Mgm commented on the need for individual homeowners to obtain a business license, as well as the limit of 8 individuals per home. Bob Smith/Coldwell Banker Property Mgr. has not experienced any problems with the current regulations and encouraged the committee to reconsider the number of guests and number of vehicles. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Community Development - November 4, 2004 - Page 3 Staff stated the intent of the new vacation home regulations is to maintain the integrity of residential zoning districts and to prevent a blend of commercial uses in a residential neighborhood, ensuring the interest of the visitors and the residents are balanced. The regulation must state the number of guest for enforcement purposes. The Committee recommends approval of Vacation Home & Condominium Business License Regulations, to include 2 individuals per bedroom plus 2 not to exceed a total of 8 individuals to the regulations. Attorney White will prepare 2 Ordinances for Town Board consideration on November 23, 2004. Report: The monthly building permit summary was reviewed for 2004 YTD. Permits are behind 2003 YTD; however there are several items in the planning stage that could begin development soon. MUSEUM/SR. CENTER Reports - Sr. Center: • Meals on wheels, in-house dining and site use/activity functions are ahead of 2003 levels. • Senior Center Board is examining a new mission, vision statement, values statements and bylaw revisions. • A committee has been formed to investigate the potential of purchasing a 25 passenger van. The board is considering donating the van to the Town for incorporation into the Town fleet. • Parking lot improvements are complete. • Several holiday events are planned including the large feast celebrations and musical entertainment. • Sr. Center received an excellent rating during a recent health inspection. • Sr. Center will be closed 11/25, 11/26, 12/23 - 12/26, 12/31 -1/2. Reports - Museum: • Received grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for $24,555 to convert the museum’s paper-based collections management system to a computer-based system to be complete in March 2006. • Joel Estes bust will be placed on Museum grounds and installed using Town funds. • Developing signage for the Know-Willows trail and a time capsule for the Rotary Overlook. • Attendance is up, primarily to increased visitation for programs and the gallery. There being no further business. Chair Doylen adjourned the meeting at 10:15 a.m. APPROVED Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk NOV - 9 2004 TOWN OF ESTES PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES