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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1997-07-09BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority July 9, 1997 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Polly Gunn, Carl Henderson, Gary F. Klaphake, Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige, Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson Chairman Gunn, Commissioners Henderson, Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson Executive Director Anderson, Deputy Clerk Kuehl None Chairman Gunn called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. MINUTES The minutes of the June 18 regular meeting were accepted as presented. TREASURER/FINANCIAL REPORT Director Anderson presented the financial report ending May 1997. The comparison of the sales tax collection tabulations for the urban renewal area was distributed. STAFF REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS Director Anderson reported on the following projects: ♦ The Park Lane lighting project is complete. ♦ The Municipal Parking Lot interior landscaping is complete. ♦ Within the parking lot, library parking is designated: 10 two-hour spaces in front and 6 spaces (2 delivery, 4-15 minute parking) on the north side adjacent to the book drops. ♦ Stanley Hall project is on schedule for contract award from the State. ♦ Work has begun on landscaping the Stanley Historic District entry island. The following planning meetings are scheduled for this Fall: ♦ August 20 & 23: Colorado Bicycle/Pedestrian Summit sponsored by CDOT, City of Aspen, Town of Snowmass Village, City of Greeley. ♦ September 25-26-27: Four Corners APA Conference, Telluride. ♦ September: CCRA (Colorado Community Revitalization Association), Estes Park. We may be asked to sponsor this conference. TOWN LIAISON REPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS No report. COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS No report. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, July 9, 1997 - Page 2 AUTHORITY BUSINESS Election of Officers: Chairmanship was relinquished to Commissioner Klaphake who called for EPURA officer nominations. Commissioner Henderson nominated the current officers, including the appointment of Art Anderson as Secretary to the Board. Commissioner Klaphake called for nominations three times. Hearing no further nominations, it was moved and seconded (Henderson- Wasson) the following be elected as officers for the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, and it passed unanimously. Those voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson, Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson. Those voting "no": none. Chairman: Polly Gunn Vice Chairman: Gerald Swank Treasurer: Carl Henderson Secretary: Arthur L. Anderson Presentation by Safeway. Director Anderson explained that Safeway is requesting a 10,000 sq. ft. expansion. A minor expansion was granted in 1994. Commissioner Klaphake explained that this proposal, along with all future proposals for Stanley Village, will be approved through EPURA because EPURA approved the original Stanley Village proposal. Bill Van Horn, representative for Safeway, presented a drawing of the expansion which includes 80' to the east and the addition of a freezer box self-contained unit on the west. This freezer box is needed because the expansion requires a reduction in store room capacity. The screening fence would be moved 10' to the west and be mounted on a cement wall. Because of the slope, the fence would remain within the setback requirements. Katy Press, Safeway representative, explained the expansion will provide broader product selection and a bakery. She also requested the use of a temporary dock during the summer months to park a semi with supplies. Adequate screening would be provided. The front facia will include a heavy timber dormer with a gable to accommodate sign. An additional entryway will be added to the easterly addition to better utilize parking. Because of the prohibitive cost to move the checkstands, one additional check stand will be placed at the new entryway. Director Anderson suggested this entryway be a miniature version of the main entrance. Katy Press, Safeway representative, explained that the proposed parking reconfiguration parallel to the store is unacceptable to Safeway as it would inhibit cart travel and traffic flow. It was suggested that employee parking (20 spaces) be moved from the east side of the building and the old driveway to the Stanley Hotel be redesigned to provide continuity between the Safeway parking lot and the Stanley Village parking lot. Construction is expected to begin in October. It was moved and seconded (Putney-Swank) the proposed 10,000 sq. ft. Safeway expansion be approved with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously: 1. Final rendering be submitted for approval. 2. The secondary entrance be architecturally attractive. 3. Freezer box location be approved prior to placement and adequate screening be provided. 4. The developer and Town staff work together in finalizing all aspects of this expansion prior to issuance of building permits. Bill Van Horn also referred to the memo dated July 7, 1997 from Community Development Director Stamey regarding existing conditions and future development at Stanley Village. This includes expansion plans for Safeway and the theater, and an additional Park National Bank building. One building envelope remains west of the Park National Bank Building. Because of the grade change on this envelope, it may be possible to construct a 10,000 sq. ft. building. Commissioner Henderson questioned whether this allowance BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority, July 9, 1997 - Page 3 was included in the original agreement. Commissioner Klaphake explained that this allowance would be an amendment, to allow equality for Stanley Village development as other areas in Town have been allowed this adjustment. It was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Swank) that Director Starney's memo be made part of the record as reference for future expansion of Stanley Village, with the amendment to calculate building square footage at 50% when constructing below grade, and it passed unanimously. Stanley Hall Contract - Accept Management. Commissioner Klaphake explained that Town Board authorized the Mayor to sign the contract with the Colorado Historical Society for Stanley Hall Preservation, appointed Director Anderson contract officer acting on behalf of the Town, authorized all bills be processed through the Town register, and directed all State monies be kept in a separate account as all interest earned must be returned to the State. It was moved and seconded (Klaphake-Wasson) that EPURA appoint Director Anderson contract officer for Stanley Hall Preseirvation (Rehabilitation), and it passed unanimously. Director Anderson requested a brief study session followed by executive session. There being no further business, it was moved the Board adjourn to a study session followed by Executive Session to discuss property acquisition. Those voting "yes": Gunn, Henderson, Klaphake, Putney, Steige, Swank, and Wasson. Those voting "no": none. Chairman Gunn adjourned the meeting at 9:12 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 13, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. Tina Kuehl, Deputy Town Clerk '-J TOWN OF ESTES PARK I ' ''' '•■1 L'*'i-r. ^ ^ MEMORANDUM July 7,1997 TO:Gary Klaphake Art Anderson Bob Joseph Bill Van Horn FROM:Steve StameyJL SUBJECT: Stanley Village This Memorandum will summarize the conclusions of our meeting on July 1, 1997. 1. Safeway is proposing a 10,500 sq. ft. expansion. Stanley Village Cinemas is proposing a 1,526 sq. ft. expansion. Stanley Village has one undeveloped building envelope, east of the fountain. 2. 3. 4.Park National Bank has two undeveloped building envelopes totaling 14,000 sq. ft. (one envelope of2,000 sq. ft. east of the Bank, and 12,000 sq. ft. west of the bank). EXISTING CONDITIONS 1. Stanley Village was originally approved by EPURA for construction of a gross floor area of 160,000 sq. ft. 2. Approved parking ratio was 3.75 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. (600 spaces). Built parking, according to the developer is 721 spaces. )70) 586-53.31 • P.O. BOX 1200 • 170 MAC GREGOR AVENUE • ESTES PARK, CO 80517 • FAX (970) 588-6900 Stanley Village Memo Page 2 3. 136,624 sq. ft. has been built. 4. The remaining allowable square footage for Stanley Village is as follows: 160,000 - Approved 136,624-Built 23,376 - Not Built 14,000 - Less Park National Bank 9,376 - Net Remaining for Stanley Village 5. Stanley Village Subdivision is 15.26 acres, or 664,725 sq.ft. • Loti: 1.34 acres • Lot 2: 13.92 acres 6. The Town's Zoning Ordinance provides: • Gross Floor Area (GFA) shall not exceed 25% of lot area. • GFA, for coverage purposes, does not include areas that are more than 50% below grade. • For parking purposes, however, parking requirements are 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA, including both above grade and below grade floor areas. ASSUMPTIONS , . L , . 1 Of the 136,624 sq ft that has been built, 23,000 sq. ft. has some portion below grade. Assume 50%, or 11,500 sq. ft., and less 1,440 sq. ft. on the bank lot, for a net of 10,060 sq. ft. 2. Development Calculation for Stanley Village Lot (excluding PNB Lot). Park National Bank has been excluded from the following calculation because it is now under separate ownership. 9,376 - remaining +10,100 - Credit for assumed floor area >50% below grade 19j476 - Available with assumed credit -10,500 - Proposed Safeway expansion - 1,526 - Proposed Stanley Village Cinemas expansion 7,430 - Net available for remaining Stanley Village envelope east of fountain area This floor area calculation is based on the assumption that the developer can provide the required parking, as set forth below. Also, there is no implied waiver of setback requirements. Stanley Village Memo Pages 3. Parking Calculation and Requirements 1. 1 space/200 sq. ft., retail/office. 1 space/2.5 seats seating capacity, restaurants and theaters.2. 3. 4. Shared parking may be allowed for mixed uses with staggered hours. This may be applicable for the theater. The developer needs to provide seating capacity information for the restaurant (including outdoor seating) and theater uses. OTHER 1. The building height of new Safeway expansion should not exceed current building height.