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Planning Commission
/March 18, 1980
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman A1 Sager, Members Duane Blair, Robert E.
Burgess, Byron L. Graves, George J. Hix, Margaret
Houston, James H. Swickard
Chairman Sager, Members Blair, Burgess, Graves, Houston
Mayor Tregent, Town Administrator Hill, Town Engineer/
Planner Widmer, Secretary Van Horn
Members Hix and Swickard
The minutes of the February 19, 1980 Planning Commission meeting were
submitted and approved.
EAST PARK RESUBDIVISION - FINAL PLAT:
Bill Van Horn presented the final plat of East Park Resubdivision of
Lots 1 Ss 2, Block 8, 1st Addition to Lone Pine Acres on behalf of owner
Michael Haber. Letters regarding the final plat were received from
the following:
Light 8c Power Director
Town Engineer/Planner
Water Superintendent
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3/12/80
3/13/80
Member Duane Blair moved the final plat of East Park Resubdivision be
favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees subject to the following
conditions:
1. The 6" waterline along the east boundary be connected to the
existing 4" waterline along the west:boundary at a location approved
by the Water Superintendent, and the necessary easements be dedicated
2. The property pins be set prior to Town Board approval.
Member Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
SIGN SPECIAL EXCEPTION - STANLEY HOTEL:
Chairman Sager conducted a public hearing on the sign special exception
request submitted by the Stanley Hotel. Mr. Pat Cenkush, representing
the owners of the Stanley Hotel, presented the application and site plan
for a sign exception according to Section 17.66.330 of the Municipal
Code. The request is to allow a free standing sign in front of the
Stanley Hotel approximately 368 sq.ft, in size which is 218 sq.ft, in
excess of the 150 sq.ft, maximum allowed. Building Inspector Stan Jones
discussed the request and pointed out the findings that the Planning
Commission must determine in order to grant the sign exception. No
other persons appeared speaking in favor of or in opposition to the
request. Chairman Sager declared the hearing closed. Member Duane Blair
moved that the sign exception be granted and that the Planning Commission
finds that the sign meets all of the following requirements:
1. The proposed sign will not be contrary to the intent of Chapter
17.66 as declared in Section 17.66.020;
2. The proposed sign will be in accordance with the intent of:
Section 17.66.330 as stated therein;
3. The proposed sign will comply with all applicable provisions
of Chapter 17.66, unless any such provisions are expressly permitted to
be varied by the special exception procedure;
4. The proposed sign is reasonably necessary, and the degree of
the exception is the minimum necessary to accomplish the purpose of the
sign itself,; and
5. The proposed sign will not result in adverse effects upon
neighboring properties, or the health, safety and general welfare of
the public.
Member Graves seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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MASTER PLAN CERTIFICATION:
Town Engineer/Planner Widmer reported that the Estes Park Comprehensive
Plan had been sent to the State for review and certification according
to federal requirements. Such certification would maintain the Town's
eligibility to receive federal funding for planning. The State is
requiring some revisions of the master plan that mostly involve clari
fying and expanding objectives and policies. The intent and recommenda
tions would remain the same. Copies of the proposed revisions were dis
tributed to the members of the Planning Commission for their review.
PERMITTED USES IN A C-2 ZONE:
The Estes Park Board of Adjustment recommended at its February 26, 1980
meeting that Section 17.36.020 of the Municipal Code pertaining to per
mitted uses in a C-2 Restricted Commercial zone be reviewed and revised
to further clarify its meaning and to facilitate its administration.
Members of the Planning Commission decided to study in detail this
section of the Municipal Code and submit a recommendation at a later
date.
TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Members of the Planning Commission received for their review copies of
the preliminary draft of "A Transit Development Program for the Town
of Estes Park, Colorado" by Wilbur Smith and Associates which is one of
the two transportation studies being conducted through Larimer-Weld
Regional Council of Governments.
LARIMER COUNTY REFERRAL:
WEBSTER VARIANCE REQUEST - Paul Van Horn appeared on behalf of Mr.
Harold Webster requesting a setback variance for an addition to a
nonconforming building located on Lot 4, Division 6, High Drive Heights.
He explained that this subdivision was developed prior to the present
zoning and when the zoning was established, it caused several resi
dences such as Mr. Webster's to have nonconforming setbacks. Member
Margaret Houston moved the variance request be favorably recommended to
the Larimer County Board of Adjustment. Member Blair seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PRESENTATIONS:
The following persons appeared presenting comments on the Central
Business District plan:
MRS. PATTY HANSON - Appeared on behalf of the merchants in West Park
Center and commented that they opposed the mall concept and one way
streets. They did favor several recommendations of the plan such as
improving the intersection of Moraine Avenue, Highway 36 and Crags
Drive, sidewalk improvement, and improved signing. They also suggested
removing parking on Elkhorn Avenue during the summer on a trial basis.
MARK PATTON - Representing the Estes Park Area Chamber of Commerce,
presented results of a survey circulated among the Chamber membership.
Of the 401 surveys circulated, 74 or 18% were returned. He commented
that although the response was low, the majority favored the plan.
E. E. HAUCK - President of the Estes Park Area Merchants Association,
presented the results of a survey circulated among its 93 members. A
74% response was received with 25% favoring minimal action such as
improving signing, having afull time officerat the main intersection,
encouraging use of alternative routes, and 75% favored major action
such as altering traffic flow, establishing a convention center, beauti
fying the downtown area and adding parking. Mr. Hauck also distributed
copies of the specific comments received from the membership.
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KEN LARKIN - Discussed the possibility of starting a convention center
in Estes Park.
Additional correspondence regarding the Central Business District plan
has been received from the following:
Lee Yoder (request re petition)
Alternate Estes Park Downtown Study
& Proposal
W. 0. Myers
Jim 8t Dianne Seybold
Bob and Dee Groves
Gene & Betty Brough
Forest & Mary Jane Johnson
George Oldham
Marilyn Herrmann
Ralph Kelly (dated 12/29/78)
Frank & Glennys Gunter
Kenneth & Jean Larkin
Sid & Shirley Tallman
Don Hoff St Sid Tallman
Chamber of Commerce survey results
Estes Park Area Merchants Associa
tion survey results
Patty Hanson
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Jo^n Van Horn,Secretary