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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1986-01-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission January 21, 1986 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Al Sager, Members Duane Blair, Mark Brown, Mike Dickinson, George Hix, Steve Komito, Richard Wood All Town Administrator Hill, Town Attorney White, Town Engineer Widmer, Town Planner Stamey, K-Lynn Cameron, Stuart Macdonald, Secretary O'Connor None Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held December 17, 1985 were submitted and approved. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Member Hix nominated Al Sager as Chairman o£ the Planning Commission. Member Brown seconded the motion. Member moved the nominations be closed. Member Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with Member abHSjt^1Js ina from the vote. Member Blair nominated George Hix as Vice-Chairman; Member Wood second®d+.tbe .inotl°J andtJe unanimously with ^^ember . Hl^, r,abstaiaiQngqpcfre^^rv ^ M Member Hix nominated Vickie O'Connor as Secretary. Blair seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS: T Ampndment to Estes Park Comprehensive Plan: Chairman Coalition, a citizens group interested in Pr®56 plang was ataraf loopSra^Je ^ ^ C^nty. SsJ?c?,0fthEeStur sa.rk;orteh^tE|f £ % thee-iona^arh rraliCepian=Th0^LeSPVankD1enr9WeS. MT^ahferwtle In-rmea thl iraii i'laii. mr-a-iip rnalition was formed and that Commission o±. how the Trails ^T-.t-.r-nn-r-i ate for the Town, adoption of the Plan would be very PP P christensen stated Charles Christensen/MacGregor 0f •Ra^hc^11Swtaesn a portion the map on display indlcabe^.Ma^®reg°LRa Mr Christensen of the Rocky Mountain National Pacrkt.e Mr^at^ ownership requested the map be Macdonaid/Coi^^rado Division of of MacGregor Ranch. gbuarb ila<;<r SUpport of the Plan Parks. Mr. Macdonald offjred SUPP state parks receive identifying three primary reason fJi1n)dsSbhich are used for approximately $J2i-Million in Ywill be included in the trail construction (2) the, .“anpn^?;les control during the State Trails Master planJ_whl^b bbblic easements (3) the land development process to obtain pubbJails which in turn trails are 9 Robert L?le7- Mr. Kiley promotes use of the n, rnbin" and questioned theowns ana operates the "Enos .?bnraanqches o££" the inclusion in the Plan.of a 0n hirproperty. Mr. Twin Sisters Trail, ^hl^h 15 ana control of privateKiley also addressed destruction and control o p BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 21, 1986 - Page two property. In a brief rebuttal, Ms. Cameron stated the map will be revised indicating that the MacGregor Ranch Property is privately owned; also, Mr. Kiley was informed the trail across the Enos Mills Cabin Property is not included on the Plan or map. Ms. Cameron added, trails shown on the map are not exact locations, rather corridors have been shown; the Plan is meant to be flexible at this time. Attorney White informed the Commission, adoption of the Plan would allow the use of the Plan as a planning document - landowners would not loose their property right. The Town would have jurisdiction within the Comprehensive Plan boundaries. Those speaking in "opposition" none. Whereupon^ Chairman Sager declared said public hearing closed. Upon discussion. Planner Stamey was directed to include Ms. Cameron on the "Referral Agency" list used to solicit comments on proposed developments taking place inside Town Limits. Member Hix introduced, and Planner Stamey read in full, the following Resolution and moved it be adopted and favorably recommended to the Town Board: RESOLUTION - PCl-86 WHEREAS, Larimer County, Colorado has prepared a plan for the identification, inventory, development and mainte nance of trails in the Estes Valley area, known as the ESTES VALLEY TRAILS PLAN; and WHEREAS, said Plan has been considered Commission of the Town of Estes Park aS an adaxt^" Estes Park Comprehensive Plan of May 17, 1977, and WHEREAS the Planning Commission has held a public hearlnron the adatticn of the ESTES VALLEY TRAILS PLAN to the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was published provided by law; and WHEREAS, not less than two thirds tehneti||tesem^ark ship of the Commission has voted tc? arlellg vAlLy TRAILS comprehensive Plan by addition of the ESTES VALLEY PLAN. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: ^ Sruraef3^/ tPhrkadCat?Sroro\Si;LP1ErTErvfLlE^7TRi?I^ PLAN to said Comprehensive Plan. 2. The secretary th-/°™|-j°\t%ahereEoaratofTol?? ?o^Sis:ione°rPsY of Larimer C°“t| C°loraao and the B na Of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park tor tneir p proval. Member Komito seconded the motion and it passed unanimou y 3 .b. Rezoning Request M3"fiomdr-M^S a 1 T7. Honth saint vrain aquiuxt^n From R i ^Lotrrr^ south Saint vrain j^au'L | ^ 7 ■■ LOnl-1 j rt R-Residential: . c,halrIna,}, Sa<!t in discussion orR-Residential: cnairman oayCJ. ^ „ ,q-i Qr-nssion or ¥i¥n_^if7W:fheh?0tTng1 area" Hix declared a vote and left the voting ar reauest. Plannervote and left the voring aitact. st> planner public hea^i^g t|taCf°fnSReport" The applicant is proposing, Stamey read the Staff o T.oi.p17 with Lot 5 of Pealread the Starr nepoi-i.. 17 with Lot 5 of Peak eparate_requestT,^to =ombin E-Residential. _ The View Subdivision. -bor d 'the zoning of the purpose of the rez°ning reque t resultant lot would beSize of the resultant lot would beresultant lot uniform BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 21, 1986 - Page three 1.26 acres. R-Residential is a single-family zoning district which requires a minimum lot size of .5 acres. Correspondence supporting the rezoning request was received from; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Busch.........................01/10/86 Ms. Emma Carlson........................................01/11/86 Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Crisi.........................01/17/86 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kice...................................01/15/86 Mr. and Mrs. Al Persons.............................01/15/86 Mr. John Shell (Telephone) Those speaking in "favor" of the rezoning request: Harold Miller and Hutton Slade. Those speaking in opposition : None. Whereupon Vice Chairman Hix declared said hearing closed. Member Brown recommended approval of the Sager Rezoning Request. Member Blair seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes; Those voting Yes Members Blair, Brown, Dickinson, Hix, andqa^°r *Those voting "No" none. Those "Abstaining Chairman Sager. 4. SUBDIVISIONS; A . Adiustme^ o£ lthe j View Subdivision and Lot 17, South ba:i-n^ a , .i .icdlic Chairman Sager cited a "conflict of interest and stated ne would not participate in discussion or vo e <jiscussion. voting area. Vice RgpoC°td;rtiich addressed "Major Con2|L^anryisJu^^'^, ^comments of :raef tRheCOTee|rrti;:^ts of J-.-^dar1/•a4d0j-u0s4t0menBtOTsaaS Adjustments. The intent of a single tract combine two separate , . provicle a more compatible with a .z°ne "%°^^oLd°ngP ne^ Following relationship with the surr°u^fl,^n^Vlythe ciranting of the discussion Member Birown 4.st^^ad t?etrimenta9l to the public exception will not property in the neighborhoodwelfare or in3urious to °ther is situated or in in which the property of th ,P ctives 0f Title 16, and conflict with the purpose _ peak View Subdivision and moved the Mended Plat o ,'on be favorably recommended to the'Towf Board subject to the following conditions: 1. indicate location of power pole, guy wire and provide 10' utility easement. 2. Provide 10' utility easement along west and north lot lines. 3 Place note on the plat stating "... driveway access shall not be permitted onto Highway 7. 4. All property pins must be set prior to Town Board approval. 5 • f 0o?STyr'uSstCeerstiaf deCatteo' c^sfde8/ tfe t^Jiaaiat?lS: ^S;rtab°ef su“d certifying ?at all perSiOnSiaOr ?S«?:i^-L::ysIgS2^ the dedication. Member Wood seconded the motion and it passed bLthe fonow- Dickinson^1 Hix'^^<K^^it^0t^1^^ wood? 1^000 voting "Wo" Wone. Those "Abstaining" Chairman Sager. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 21, 1986 - Page four Chairman Sager addressed the Commission, outlining his experience in procedures used in land development, urging the Commissioners to get involved in the process. Chairman Sager resumed his position as Chairman of the Planning Commission. 5. PHILIP B. HERR CONTRACT - AMENDMENT; Planner Stamey advised staff is preceding with the revision of the zoning ordinance. The residential revisions repre sent a significant change in concept and approach and have required more time and understanding than anticipated.^ In a discussion held between Phil Herr and Planner Stamey, it was stated that Mr. Herr should make an additional trip to Estes Park to meet with the Town Board, Planning Commission, and staff. In the original contract, Mr. Herr would attend the public hearing, thus making one trip. An estimated expendi ture for an additional trip would be $2,500.00. Following discussion. Member Blair moved amendment of the Phil:^ B. Herr Contract be favorably recommended to the Town Board with a "not-to-exceed" expenditure of $2,500.00. Member Hix seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. REPORTS; Planner Stamey presented a memorandum 1 J60r^nd tion gathered at the Parking Workshops held Jf"uary 17, 1986. General consensus was: there is parking problem, additional public Parkin9, ?houlJ, n1^ieldC0^; structed downtown, additional public par ing there funded through a public/private PartnarrsklP' andTh^ce a is a downtown work force parking Pr°ba1.eiTl' heThsear1ees1 tax perception among /7nbown198m2erfaasnttS0 tbheatused solely for increase implemented in 1982 There is support for a SniTsystem'^lnd v^goroT^ enfordement of downtown parking violations The current downtown parking regulation is supported by some downtown merchants and property owners. There are sites upon which to develop parking tl°0 downtown: the Coal Company and old Lumber Yard potential target sites. Football Parking Lot, ORA cT7TPletM1°nhRfH^^erooCv1ee^^^ Parking Lot and Streetscape III. Member Hix moved. 1 Suaaest the Town Board and the Urban Rellewal Authority begin negotiations for acquisition of the cSal Comypany and old Lumber Yard Properties for parking. 2 That an effort be made to form a Special or General improvement District to construct parking. 3. More stringent entorcen,ent °b£e Pjrkinge time blimits Public Safety Comm/ttee and pursuing * wSrk force pLking program, either in lots at the edge of the CBD or in outlying lots. Member Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 21, 1986 - Page five Member Brown recommends the Town Board direct staff to solicit "proposals of interest" concerning a transit system which would be operated by the private sector. Member Hix seconded the motion and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Members Brown, Dickinson, Hix, Komito, Sager, and Wood. Those voting "No" Member Blair. Chairman Sager presented information on the Colorado Annexation Policies Seminar to be held January 24, 1986 in Denver sponsored by the Colorado American Planning Asso ciation. Anne Moss, Urban Renewal Authority, reported a Public Forum will be held January 23, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Building to receive concerns from the public concerning the Dark Horse Plaza/Confluence Park Project. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Vickie O'Connor, Secretary RESOLUTION PCl-86 WHEREAS, Larimer County, Colorado has prepared a plan for the identification, inventory, development and maintenance of trails in the Estes Valley area, known as the Estes Valley Trails Plan; and WHEREAS, said Plan has been considered by the Planning Commission of the Town of Estes Park as an addition to the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan of May 17, 1977; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on the addition of the Estes Valley Trails Plan to the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was published as provided by law; and WHEREAS, not less than two thirds of the entire membership of the commission has voted to amend the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan by the addition of the Estes Valley Trails Plan. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED; 1. That the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan of May 17, 1977 be amended by the addition of the Estes Valley Trails Plan to said Comprehensive Plan. 2 The secretary of the commission is directed to send an attested copy of the addition to the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, Colorado and the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park for their approval. DATED THIS / ■c^DAY OF 1986, THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK: APPROVED; Chairman ATTEST: Secretary