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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1980-02-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.t DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission V February 19, 1980 Commission: Attending: Chairman A1 Sager, Members Duane Blair, Robert E. Burgess, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret Houston, James H, Swickard Chairman Sager, Members Blair, Graves, Hix, Houston, Swickard Also Attending: Mayor Tregent, Town Administrator Hill, Town Engineer/ Planner Widmer, Secretary Van Horn Absent:Member Robert E. Burgess , The minutes of the January 15, 1980 Planning Commission meeting were submitted and approved. ANNEXATION OF PORTION OF FALL RIVER ESTATES - INFORMAL PRESENTATION: Tom Brown appeared on behalf of D. A. Lienemann informally proposing annexation of twelve lots in Fall River Estates Subdivision comprising approximately 34 acres. The reasons stated for annexation were that a C-2 zoning classification would more nearly provide for the uses planned for the area, and local control would provide more economical and better development. Mr. Brown explained that this annexation woul have to occur in stages in order to meet the one-sixth contiguity re quirement. Members of the Planning Commission discussed an alternative zoning of R-2 Multiple Family Residential, responsibility of street maintenance, and also having the narrow portions of lots between Fall River and Highway 34 dedicated for open space. SIGN SPECIAL EXCEPTION - STANLEY HOTEL: Chuck Manning appeared and submitted a blueprint as a part Stanley Hotel's application for a special sign a°^°r^J2?siLd Section 17.66.330 of the Municipal Code which would allow the , free-standing sign in front of the Stanley Hotel to remain. He explained that the application was not complete and requested the hearing be con- tinned in order for additional information to be submitted with the ap plication. Member Margaret Houston moved the hearing be continued until the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Member Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. PROPOSED SUBDIVISION CODE CHANGES: Town Enaineer/Planner Widmer reviewed several proposed changes to the sSMivSISrchap?Sfcf the Municipal Code. Tom Brown commented favorably IfproposedPchanges and Giles Gere of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District requested additional time to study the changes and agreed to meet with the Town Engineer/Planner in a week to ®U|^SJrdi- Member Graves moved that the Town Attorney be directed to draw jn ordi “^incorporating these _proposed changes. Member Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. LARIMER COUNTY REFERRALS: MANrETqEN VARIANCE REQUEST - Dick Mangelsen appeared on behalf of the“requisfinf a variance to allow additions -^o^^iS^Sn0" SS^SIbins cabins located on Lot 15, Greeley-Boulder Colony Subdivision. The cabins are presently nonconforming because they are not located 100 back fro of^nterline of Spur 66. Mr. Mangelsen explained that the addition ffired within Tiwn limits. Giles Gere appeared recommending the Plan Planning Commission - February 19, 1980 - Page Two (2) ning Commission point out to the County that the owner should be re sponsible for proving that encroaching upon the floodplain will not adversely affect his neighbors. Member James H. Swickard moved the variance request be favorably recommended to the Larimer County Board of Adjustment. Member Blair seconded the motion and it passed unani mously. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PRESENTATIONS; The following persons presented comments regarding the Central Business District Plan: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. GE^LD SWANK - Expressed criticism toward the CBD plan because, in his opinion, it treats a 65 day problem as if it were a 365 day problem. He presented a plan with the following main recommendations: Implement highway signing which will more adequately direct traffic. Hire a trained traffic engineer to redesign the intersection of Moraine Avenue, Highway 36 and Crags Drive. Form a downtown beautification district to achieve architectural compatibility among downtown businesses. Remove parking on Elkhorn Avenue during the extremely busy season between Alpine Pharmacy and Lord Latigo. Lease and/or buy 15+ acres owned by Bill Myers at the northeast corner of the intersection of Highways 34 and 36 and build a theatre, convention center and additional parking. 6. Implement a summer shuttle service which is free. LEE KEMPER - Emphasized transportation as the main problem. He explained necessity of getting people to Estes Park and around Estes Park. He need £0r l00al PeOPle t0 get to9ether cooperate on DICK MANGELSEN - Recommended the Town approach the State Highway Depart ment regarding improving sign direction. Y P J®^RLfP^NCER : Supported Jerry Swank's proposal and emphasized the need ? SWn °1f.Estes Park to have an identity. He alsS supported the pedestrian aS^ng al°ng Elkhorn Avenue and using the space instead for BOB PETERSON - Presented a questionnaire circulated among members of the Accommodations Association which received a 25% response. ?^Li^NGL0Sw" 0ffered' on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, to poll ber members regarding their views if desired by the PlanningPCommission, BILL MYERS - Presented a proposed community development plan of hiqtea at the r the in?:?sLSon of Sighwaye KEN LARKIN - Expressed the need to improve the year-round business. JULIAN EBERSOLD - Discussed successful and unsuccessful mall projects. Bob Peterson and Jerry Spencer spoke again concerning the need for a convention center and to keep the economy viable ?ea?-roSnS! Letters received to date regarding the Central Lee Byerly received Elaine Hostmark receiv^H Mr. and Mrs. E. Nefzger Harry A. Frumess Lois Schmidt Greig Steiner Theresa Hess Sandy Watson Business District Plan; received received received received received received 1980 1980 1980 January 21, January 23, January 29, February 5, 1980 February 5, 1980 February 7, 1980 February 11, 1980 February 11, 1980 BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.t DENVER RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - February 19, 1980 - Page Three (3) Hazel Bradshaw received February 11,1980 E. E. Hauck received February 11,1980 Jan Hartland received February 13,1980 Harry and Alice Sherry received February 15,1980 Glen E. Hansen, Jr.received February 16,1980 Patty and Gene Hanson received February 19,1980 R. L. Slack received February 19,1980 Doris and Charley Herzog received February 19,1980 Feme Kendrick received February 19,1980 Petition from citizens received February 19,1980 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Secretary