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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1986-10-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission October 21, 1986 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Al Sager, Commissioners David Barker, Duane Blair, Mark Brown, Mike Dickinson, George Hix and Steve Komito All Town Administrator Hill, Town Attorney White, Town Planner Stamey, Town Engineer Widmer, Secretary O'Connor, newly appointed Secretary Anderson None 1. Minutes of the Special Planning Commission meeting held October 7, 1986 were submitted and approved. 2 Resignation of Planning Commission Secretary O'Connor was announced. Commissioner Hix moved that Carolyn Anderson be appointed as Secretary of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it passed unaminously. 3. SUBDIVISIONS 3.a. Thirteenth Fairway Subdivision: Mr. Tom Brown, representing the Community Church of the Rockies and Estes Park Land Investments, presented the Thirteenth Fairway Subdivision request. The site is located on Brodie Avenue, west of the Community Church of the Rockies. There is one existing lot, two are proposed, with Lot 1 containing 8.581 acres and Lot 2 containing 1.18 acres. Existing zoning is R-2 Multiple Family. Planner Stamey presented the Staff Report. The proposed lot split falls under the requirements of Section 16.40 Exceptions. Under this section the subdivision procedures, except for the provision requiring a final plat, can be waived when one lot is being divided into two lots. of the followingPlanner Stamey acknowledged receipt correspondence from referral agencies: Town Engineer............................10/09/86 Town Attorney...........................10/15/86 Light & Power............................10/03/86 Commissioner Brown stated there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property; that the exception is necessary for the preservation 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 Title 16; and moved Thirteenth Fairway Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following conditions: 1. Engineering drawings be submitted to the Town Engineer and approved prior to Town Board action. 2. A note be placed on the plat that the Town will not accept Thirteenth Fairway Drive for maintenance until a cul-de-sac meeting town codes is provided, or the street is extended and looped back to another public , street. 3. All property pins be set prior to Town Board approval. Commissioner Blair seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 21, 1986 - Page two 4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS 4.a. Development Plan 86-5 - Rohrbaugh Motel: Mr. Paul Kochevar, representing the owners, presented the development plan. The site is located on Fall River Road across from Fall River Estates. It is a 3.3 acre tract zoned R-2 Multiple Family. Applicant is requesting approval for the construction of a 6 unit motel of approximately 3,000 sq. ft., in one building, south of the existing residence. Seven pavdd parking spaces are proposed. Access is via an existing drive onto Highway 34. Planner Stamey summarized the staff report and noted that the nearest fire hydrant is approximately 750 feet away. Fire flows would be adequate, but the distance is questionable. He pointed out that he had not received comments from the Fire Department because the Fire Chief was out of town. No comments were received from the audience. Planner Stamey acknowledged receipt of the following correspondence; Town Engineer..................................10/14/86 Light & Power..................................10/03/86 Town Attorney..................................10/14/86 Colorado Div. of Highways.... 10/10/86 Commissioner Brown raised the issue of the northerly access being a possible traffic hazard. Mr. Kochevar stated that the applicants would like to maintain the northerly access but had not discussed the issue with the Highway Department. They would like to maintain this access and leave the decision to the Highway Department when they apply for an access permit. Responding to a question . from Mr. Kochevar, Town Attorney White stated that, since therefwere no dedications, the lienholder signature could be waived. Commissioner Brown moved for approval of Development Plan 86-5 subject to review of the need for a fire hydrant by the Fire Department and with the following conditions: 1. Provide typical dimensions of parking areas and drives. Confirm adequate dimensions for two parking spaces at northwesterly portion of site. 2. Eliminate the north driveway entrance. 3. Show on Development Plan: o Sign location o Proposed outdoor lighting, if any o Development phasing o Dimension of building setback from highway right-of-way line 4. The requirement for lienholder signature on the development plan be deleted. Commissioner unamiously. Barker seconded the motion and it passed COUNTY REFERRAL: 5.a. Variance Request to Permit Cemetery in T-Tourist District; Mr. Tom Brown, representing Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, presented the request for a use variance. He stated at this time underground burial will be utilized only on the East 4 acres and BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 21, 1986 - Page three the west 2 acres will be used for support services such as maintenance buildings, etc. Mr. Brown stated drilling had been done on this site a year ago and again today testing for peat bog and the suitability for underground burial. They found no problem with the soil suitability. There were no comments from the audience. Commissioner Hix recommended approval to the Larimer County Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion and it passed unaminously. 6. REPORTS 6.a. Amendment to Sign Code to Allow String Lights; Planner Stamey presented guidelines which could be followed if string lights were allowed in the CD and CO Districts. Suggested guidelines were as follows: 1. They be steady burning, clear bulb lights. No blinking, flashing, intermittent changes in intensity or rotating shall be permitted. 2. The lights be General Electric Merry Midget light sets, or equivalent. No larger bulb size shall be permitted. 3. They shall not be used to outline signs or sign supports. 4. They shall not create a safety hazard with respect to placement, location of electrical cords, or connection to power supply. 5. They shall be placed only on private property. He illustrated this type of light, which is used by the Town on the downtown Christmas decorations, and suggested that same type of continuity be carried throughout the community. Other suggestions included limiting placement on awnings/canopies, spacing of bulbs, maintenance and use of screw-in type bulbs. Commissioner Brown commented on uses of string lights in other communities around the country and suggested they be allowed in Estes Park. He stated the cost of maintenance and installation of such lighting would limit overuse and adoption with the appropriate limits would serve to make a festive atmosphere on a year-round basis. Chairman Sager stated concern that there will be abuse to an ordinance that allows for that many more lights. Commissioner Brown moved that Town Planner Stamey capsulize recommendations discussed and refer them to Attorney White for drafting of an ordinance that can be discussed at the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Dickinson seconded the motion and it passed by the following vote: Those voting "Yes" - Commissioners Barker, Brown, Dickinson, and Hix. Those voting "No" - Commissioners Blair, Komito and Sager. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. J2-Carolyn Anderson, Secretary