HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1991-08-01BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
“^August 1, 1991
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl
John M. Ericson, Jim Godbolt, Carl Henderson
Gary F. Klaphake, Gerald W. Swank
Chairman Pauley, Coinmissioners Pohl,
Ericson, Henderson, Klaphake, Swank
Roger Thorp/Thorp Associates, Paul
Kochevar/Estes Park Surveyors, Minno Riz and
A. Claire Ray/Applicants, EPURA Executive
Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Heifner
Commissioner Godbolt
Chairman Pauley called the meeting to order at 8:31 A.M.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the July 18, 1991 regular meeting were approved as
prepared.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Director Anderson acknowledged receipt of a July 17, 1991 letter
from Rocky Mountain National Park Tours, Ltd. with reference to
supplying transportation between the Municipal Building and the
Factory Outlet Stores. Director Anderson noted the reguest is
premature and, according to the terms of the Town/EPURA
Intergovernmental Agreement, the Town will address future
transportation concerns.
COMMITTEES:
Development - It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Swank) the July 25,
1991 Development Committee minutes be accepted into the record.
LIAISON:
Commissioner Klaphake urged all present to vote on August 6, 1991.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
Development Review - Pink Canopy Restaurant - Lot 5. and portions
of Lots 4 & 6, Block 1, Second Amended Plat of the Town of Estes
Park, Colorado - Chairman Pauley declared the public hearing open.
Roger Thorp/Thorp Associates reviewed the Applicants' Statement of
Intent which proposes to remodel the existing structure for
restaurant dining with an addition to the rear of the structure to
accommodate a new kitchen facility, dry storage area, office space,
and additional parking. Several special elements are involved in
the overall design of the site, including handicapped ramps from
the back, and a protective walk canopy from the existing entry of
the structure to within eight feet of the property line next to the
street. Outdoor seating is also planned. The new restaurant
facility is expected to utilize the existing architectural features
of the present building.
Staff noted streetscape amenities will not be installed until a
comprehensive plan for the entire area is developed.
Hearing no further comment in favor of or in opposition to the
proposed development. Chairman Pauley declared the public hearing
closed.
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Commissioner Pohl clarified that the Town will address items such
as outdoor seating and the proposed canopy, whereupon it was moved
and seconded (Pohl-Klaphake) the Pink Canopy Restaurant proposed
development be found in compliance with the Downtown Redevelopment
Program (Plan), and it passed unanimously.
STAFF;
Director Anderson stated the Conference Center has received a
Certificate of Completion. The Conference Center grand opening is
scheduled for August 24, 1991.
There being no further business to come before the Board, and by a
unanimous roll call vote of those present, the Board adjourned to
Executive Session to discuss potential property acquisition and
negotiation strategy at 8:50 A.M.
Donna Heifner, Deputy Town Clerk