HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1991-05-02BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
^Kay 2, 1991
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl
John M. Ericson, Jim Godbolt, Carl Henderson
Gary F. Klaphake, Gerald W. Swank
Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Pohl,
Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Klaphake, Swank
EPURA Executive Director Anderson
Attorney James A. Windholz
Deputy Clerk Heifner
Chairman Pauley called the meeting to order at 8:33 A.M.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the April 18, 1991 regular meeting were approved as
prepared.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION:
Mr. Ron Barnhart, one of the developers of the Maze of the Rockies,
Inc. submitted two letters received from Michael R. Palombo,
Economic Development Manager for the City of Vacaville, California
and Jan Prowell, Department of Community Development for the Town
of Breckenridge. Both letters gave favorable reports regarding
"human maze" developments in their respective towns.
Mr. Barnhart reiterated his previous statements to the Board which
were in response to staff's concerns regarding the development. He
also stated that, if an amusement is not the type of business to be
developed on this land, the zoning should be changed at this
location to allow this type of business. The Maze of the Rockies
is intended to be a year-around facility and, if funds are
available, the concrete floor will be constructed with heating
and/or refrigeration capabilities. The development's appearance
will be aesthetically pleasing, and an aggressive Front Range
marketing program is planned. Mr. Barnhart does not feel the
development will adversely effect the Town's image, and stated the
Town will realize sales tax on the retail items sold at this
location. Any accumulated snowfall inside the maze will be hand
shoveled and the floor designed for adequate drainage.
Frank Williams/Estes Park expressed his concern regarding EPURA's
contention that no sales tax will be generated from the
development, and also noted EPURA presently derives a portion of
its revenues from property tax increment. Mr. Williams stated that
when the project is developed, the property's tax will increase,
providing more increment from the property to EPURA.
LIAISON:
The Town/EPURA Joint meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9th at
8:00 A.M.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
Development Review - The Maze of the Rockies. Inc. - Chairman
Pauley noted the purpose of Urban Renewal review is to determine
whether or not a project is or is not in compliance with the
Downtown Redevelopment Program (Plan). The Chairman stated that
two resolutions were prepared; one finding in compliance and one
not in compliance. Commissioner Henderson introduced, and Director
Anderson read. Resolution No. 165 (A Resolution Of The Estes Park
Urban Renewal Authority Determining That A Development Known As The
Maze Of The Rockies Is Not In Compliance With The Estes Park
Downtown Redevelopment Program), whereupon Commissioner Swank
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seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those
voting Yes - Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Pohl,
Swank. Those voting No - None. Those Abstaining - Commissioner
Klaphake. In response to Commissioner Pohl's question, Attorney
Windholz stated the developer has the option to continue this
matter by way of appeal to the Town Board for consideration of
EPURA's finding of non-compliance.
Library Sion - Director Anderson referred to his memo dated April
25, 1991. He also noted the high-quality sign will be made of
brown solid metal with cut-out translucent letters. The sign's
face will be internally lighted. Director Anderson presented a
drawing submitted by the Library indicating the sign's size, sign
copy, location and construction detail. The sign has an overall
length of 9'4", including pilasters at each end. The actual sign
is 6'0". Height of the sign is 3'8" with the pilaster height at
4'2-3/4".
It was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Ericson) the sign be approved
at the dimensions and detail described above with the sign location
to be set back 8' from the property line. Commissioner Pohl
expressed concern with the sign's location as regards the view
corridor and, as it relates to vehicular traffic traveling west
towards the transit center site. There being no further
discussion, the motion passed by the following votes; Those voting
Yes - Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Klaphake, Swank.
Those voting No - None. Those Abstaining - Commissioner Pohl.
West Elkhorn Parking Lot/West Park Center Link - Greg Rosener,
representing West Park Center, requested that, in lieu of a traffic
connection from West Elkhorn Parking Lot to West Park Shopping
Center, the Board consider a pedestrian link to and from the area,
noting the Center may soon be under new management. It is
anticipated the entire site will be refurbished.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Swank) staff be authorized to
submit a change order to the contractor to construct a pedestrian
sidewalk, with steps, at a not-to-exceed cost of $900.00, plus
railing installation at an additional not-to-exceed cost of
$30.00/foot, and it passed unanimously.
Kemper Redevelopment - License Agreement - Director Anderson
referred to his April 25, 1991 memo regarding the LaCasa building's
layout along the riverwalk. A 1' x 18' building encroachment will
occur on the easement granted to the Authority. It was moved and
seconded (Swank-Pohl) staff be authorized to prepare a temporary
construction easement and, upon the building's completion, the area
be surveyed and a license agreement prepared between EPURA and the
owner, and it passed unanimously.
STAFF;
Property closing on Lots 1 and 3, Tract 2, Stanley Knoll
Subdivision will occur this morning.
Rocky Mountain Consultants has submitted their site observation
findings regarding the Big Thompson River Corridor rip rap repair.
Indications are that all work was completed according to
specification, although additional bedrock was discovered in the
area.
There being no further business. Chairman Pauley adjourned the
meeting at 9:40 A.M.
Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk