HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1999-11-17BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
November 17, 1999
Commissioners:
Attending:
Absent:
Also Attending:
Carl Henderson, Tamara Jarolimek, Richard S. Putney, Paula Steige,
Gerald W. Swank, Al Wasson, Rich Widmer
Chairman Putney, Commissioners Steige, Swank, Wasson, Widmer
Commissioners Henderson, Jarolimek
Executive Director Smith, Deputy Clerk van Deutekom
Chairman Putney called the regular meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
AGENDA
Chairman Putney noted that Community Comments should be added to the agenda following
Commissioner Reports. It was moved and seconded (Swank/Steige) to approve the agenda
as corrected, and it passed unanimously.
MINUTES
It was moved and seconded (Widmer/Swank) that the October 20, 1999 meeting minutes
be approved as presented, and it passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Finance Officer Vavra presented the September and October Cash Flow Reports.
COMMISSIONER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman Putney noted that Commissioners Henderson and Jarolimek were out of town.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Patrick Cipolla requested that procurement of an assisted living center be made the Town’s #1
priority.
PROJECT REPORTS/ACTIONS
Summary Presentation of the 1999 Estes Park Housing Study. Eric Blackhurst, Forward
Estes Park, presented a summary of the 1999 Estes Park Housing Study prepared by RRC
Associates’ Areas discussed included growth trends, average monthly wage comparisons by
location, median sales price of single-family homes and condominiums, changes in household
income and housing prices, specific reasons for leaving employment, subsidized housing units,
and anticipated future housing needs. The study will be available at the Library, on the Town s
internet website, and submitted to all participating entities that supplied funding. Chairman
Putney expressed appreciation to Forward Estes Park Foundation for a very detailed and useful
study.
Modification of Taco Bell In Stanley Village - Approval Request. Executive Director Smith
reported that Michael Cassutt, Architect, requested approval of a proposed expansion of the
Taco Bell structure in Stanley Village to accommodate Kentucky Fried Chicken, director Srruth
explained that the proposed expansion would entail the provision of an additional 332 sq. Tt oT
work/storage area and the loss of 2 parking spaces. The approved parking ratio for Stanley
Village is 3.75 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross retail area. The parking ratio in the Taco Bell
area is 6 8 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. or nearly double the required parking. Based on this
analysis. Director Smith concluded that the loss of 2 parking spaces will have no measurab e
detrimental effect. Executive Director Smith read Resolution #278 approving the request to
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modify the Taco Bell Structure in Stanley Village to accommodate Kentucky Fried Chicken. It
was moved and seconded (Wasson/Swank) to approve Resolution #278 as presented, and
it passed unanimously.
Executive Director’s Report. Executive Director Smith reported that the Community
Development Department requested comment on the Development Plan for Lots 2A and 2B,
Mountain Man Subdivision. Director Smith presented the Plan and explained that commercial
uses on the first level with residential above would take advantage of the amenities of the river
and the Riverwalk. The conceptual design will enhance Elkhorn Avenue and provide the diverse
vitality of “downtown” with residential activity. On behalf of EPURA, Director Smith will submit
written comments to the Community Development Department on the proposed Development
Plan.
Executive Director Smith reported that the proposed 2000 budget will be presented at the
December meeting.
Following completion of all agenda items, Chairman Putney obtained a unanimous vote to
enter Executive Session to discuss development agreement negotiations.
Whereupon Chairman Putney adjourned the meeting at 9:03 a.m. to Executive Session. The
next regular meeting will be December 15, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.
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Rebecca van Deutekom, Deputy Town Clerk