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July 17, 1984
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Chairman Al Sager, Members Duane Blair, Mark
T. Brown, John Carmack, George J. Hix, Steve
Komito, Richard A. Wood
Chairman Sager, Members Blair, Brown, Hix,
Komito, Wood
Administrator Hill, Attorney White, Public
Works Director Widmer, Planner Stamey,
Secretary O'Connor
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting June 19, 1984 were
approved.
/ LOT 1, PROSPECT VILLAGE SUBDIVISION - AMENDED PLAT:
Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the owners, requested the follow
ing correspondence be read prior to his presentation:
Light and Power Director ............................... 07/02/84
Town Attorney......................................................... 07/03/84
Water Superintendent ........................................ 07/06/84
Town Engineer......................................................... 07/06/84
Town Planner ......................................................... 07/10/84
Estes Park Fire Department..........................07/84
The effect and intent of the plat is to clarify the building
setback requirement from the Big Thompson River.
Mr. Van Horn stated he could comply with the require
ments/conditions recommended by the staff. Member George J. Hix
stated that there are special circumstances or conditions affect
ing the property; that the exception is necessary for the preser
vation and the enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
petitioner; that the granting of the exception will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
other property in the neighborhood in which the property of the
petitioner is situated or in conflict with the purposes and
objectives of this title, and moved the Amended Plat of Lot 1,
Prospect Village Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Town
Board subject to the following conditions:
1. The curve data shown should have L = 50.00' and
C = 49.77'.
2. In between the 30-foot setback line, the line should be
dimensioned on each end of the lot showing bearings and
distances.
3. The 30-foot setback should be designated as a public
easement and the note should read as follows:
The public easement, as indicated on this plat, is for
the purpose of allowing a pedestrian, horseback, and
bicycle traffic along and across said designated public
easement and of allowing access by the public to the
south bank of the Big Thompson River including, but not
limited to, the placement of benches and installation
of landscaping by the Town or its designee.
Member Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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/ MOUNTAIN MAN SUBDIVISION;
Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the owners, requested the follow
ing correspondence be read prior to his presentation:
Light and Power Director ............................... 07/02/84
Town Attorney............................................................07/03/84
Water Superintendent ........................................ 07/06/84
Town Engineer......................................................... 07/09/84
Town Planner ......................................................... 07/10/84
Estes Park Fire Department...........................07/84
The proposed subdivision would be creating two lots with Lot 1
containing the Mountain Man Restaurant and 4-Seasons Realty
Office. Lot 2 would contain the Village Car Wash and Service
Station and Rocky Mountain Park Tours. Both lots are zoned C-1
Commercial. The proposed lot split was previously approved by
the Planning Commission on May 19, 1981 and August 16, 1983.
Mr. Charles Phares expressed his concern regarding the 8-foot
minimum width of the easement next to the Big Thompson River.
Following discussion. Member Wood stated that are special circum
stances or conditions affecting the property; that the exception
is necessary for the preservation and the enjoyment of a substan
tial property right of the petitioner; and that the granting of
the exception will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to other property in the neighborhood in
which the property of the petitioner is situated or in conflict
with the purposes and objectives of this title and moves the
subdivision plat be favorably recommended to the Town Board
subject to the following conditions:
1. Dedication of a public access easement along the
north bank of the Big Thompson River.
2. Clean-up of the public access easement area.
3. Show location of split-rail fence on the plat,
and if located within the public access easement,
relocate said fence.
4. Show the location of the parking lot on the plat.
5. Accurately reflect the existing site features (remove
propane tank and shed from Lot 1 on the plat as they
are no longer in existence).
6. The "Beer Garden" recently added behind the Mountain Man
Restaurant and located in the rear of Lot 1 should be
added to the plat, specifically the location of the
south fence in relation to the public access easement
should be shown.
Member Blair seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
PROSPECT MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION - 4th FILING AND SITE PLAN:
Mr. Bill Van Horn, representing the owners, requested the follow
ing correspondence be read prior to his presentation:
Light and Power Director ............................... 07/02/84
Town Attorney......................................................... 07/03/84
Town Engineer......................................................... 07/06/84
Water Superintendent ........................................ 07/06/84
Town Planner ......................................................... 07/10/84
Estes Park Fire Department...........................07/84
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This proposed subdivision contains seven lots. Three building
envelopes are designated: one envelope will contain 3 attached
single-family units; two envelopes will contain 2 attached
single-family units. The proposed complete date is January 1,
1988.
Mr. Van Horn stressed Estes Park's need for Planned Unit
Developments and stated the Town should provide incentives for
the developer. A lengthy discussion followed regarding density,
platting of Outlot A, and access. Member Brown moved Prospect
Mountain Subdivision, 4th Filing be favorably recommended to the
Town Board with the following conditions:
1. Time schedule for completion of P.U.D. be shown on
the site plan.
2. Reconcile the acreage of Lot 19 between the Plat and
and Site Plan.
3. Label utility easements on the plat and graphically
identify the area with arrows.
4. Reconcile the easement dimensioned the east side of
Lot 22 (20' on the plat, 15' on the Site Plan).
5. Correction in the legal description of the dedication
on both the Site Plan and the Plat: the N. E. corner
of Lot 9 should be the N. W. corner.
6. In two places on the plat, the south right-of-way
of Darcy Drive should be dimensioned as 218.81 and
not 218.61 as shown.
7. A dimension was omitted from the south line of
Outlot D.
8. The bearing and distance to the N. W. corner of
Lot 9 should be shown on the Plat as described in
the legal description.
9. An easement should be provided for the fill slope
along the south side of Darcy Drive.
10. All property pins must be set prior to Town Board
approval.
Member Komito seconded the motion. Those voting "Yes", Members
Brown, Hix and Komito. Those voting "No", Members Blair,
Carmack, Sager, and Wood. The motion was defeated. Member Wood
moved that a recommendation be made to the Town Board that no
action be taken on Prospect Mountain Subdivision, 4th Filing
until such time as the remainder of Outlot A is platted. Member
Blair seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes:
Those voting "Yes", Members Blair, Carmack, Hix, Sager, and Wood.
Those voting "No", Members Brown and Komito.
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 17 - PUBLIC HEARING:
Chairman Sager conducted a public hearing regarding amendments to
Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. Planner Stamey stated the
zoning amendments will be accomplished in three phases:
1. Housecleaning activities to clarify ambiguities in
language:
Lot area requirements in R-2 and C-2 Zones.
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Houses in I-l Industrial District.
Elimination of Developing Resource District.
Resolution of conflict between horses in 20 and Title 7.
Private streets located in P.U.D.
Building height.
URA Review Process transferred from Subdivision Regulations
to the Zoning Regulations.
2. Format change - puts use and dimension regulations into a
tabular format.
Distinction between Commercial Districts -
One for pedestrian-oriented downtown districts
One for auto-oriented areas.
Clarification of definitions.
3. Fewer Residential Districts - look at standards based upon
locational differences.
Address non-conforming density - which now results in
different development rules for old/new subdivisions.
Access standards.
Parking, commercial site plan review, commercial design,
environmental controls.
Revisions suggested for Phase 1 were discussed and explained in
detail.
Anne Moss, Urban Renewal Authority, spoke in favor of the re
visions to the Municipal Code. Bill Van Horn stated his concern
regarding private streets located in Planned Unit Developments.
Chairman Sager questioned the elimination of the Development
Resource District. Attorney White stated a use by "Special
Review" to establish appropriate controls would handle the need
for an Industrial District. Discussion followed.
Chairman Sager declared the hearing closed. Member Hix moved the
Amendments to Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code be favorably
recommended to the Town Board. Member Wood seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
AMEND CHAPTER 7.08 - REQUEST FROM GARY BROWN;
As requested by Gary Brown, his request to amended Chapter 7.08
of the Municipal Code was tabled to be heard at the next
regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Member Komito stated an Urban Renewal Meeting was being held
Wednesday, July 18, 1984 to discuss the proposed Stanley Village
and Prospect Village Developments.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Vickie O'Connor, Secretary