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Planning Commission
June 18, 1991
Commission:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos,
Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Alma Hix, Larry
Wexler, and Richard Wood
Chairman Sager, Commissioners Amos, Brown,
Burgess, Wexler and Wood
Trustee/Liaison Garrett, Community Development
Director Stamey, Town Attorney White, Clerk
O'Connor, Intern Daniels-Mika
Commissioner A. Hix
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:35 P.M.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held May 21, 1991
were approved as submitted.
2. SUBDIVISIONS.
2.A. Amended Plat of Lot 24 and Outlot D, Stanley Hills
Subdivision. Robert S Marilvn Gritzman/Applicant.
The Applicant is proposing to exchange a portion of Lot 24 for
a portion of Outlot D. Lot 24 would be enlarged to the west
to allow space for an additional unit to be added onto an
existing duplex. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's representative,
reported that a favorable 2/3's vote from the Stanley Hills
Homeowners Association (36 homeowners) must be obtained, and
to date, 20 affirmative votes (plus 3 verbal votes), and 4
negative votes have been counted. Community Development
Director Stamey reviewed the staff report and plat identifying
the area of the transfer of open space. There were no persons
speaking in "favor of" or in "opposition to" the proposal. It
was moved and seconded (Wood/Brown) the Amended Plat of Lot 24
and Outlot D, Stanley Hills Sxibdivision be favorably
recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon approval
by the Stanley Hills Homeowners Association—such approval to
be obtained prior to consideration by the Board of Trustees,
and it passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes"
Commissioners Amos, Brown, Burgess, Wexler and Wood. Those
voting "No" Chairman Sager.
2.B. Amended Plat of Tract A, Booth Resubdivision. Johnson_&
Maria Lin/Applicant.
The Applicant is proposing to divide one existing tract of
land into two lots containing a total of 4.9 acres. The
Applicant's representative, Paul Kochevar, commented that the
plat had been revised to meet staff's recommendations. As the
Applicant does not intend to develop the property for two (2)
years, Mr. Kochevar suggested an agreement be recorded stating
that the Applicant will not sell either parcel nor develop the
property until such time as the proposed roadway and utility
extensions are constructed. Town Attorney White confirmed
such an agreement would (1) set a precedent, and (2) any
proposed exception to the Code must be made by the Town Board.
Director Stamey confirmed that the Commission could recommend
a time extension to the Improvement Guarantee from 1 year to
2 years. Mr. Kochevar confirmed that Items 1—5 contained in
the staff report had been met. It was moved and seconded
(Brown/Wexler) the Amended Plat of Tract A, Booth
Resubdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of
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Trustees contingent upon submission of an Improvement
Guarantee for the proposed roadway and utility improvements.
The Board of Trustees, may at their discretion, extend the 1-
year time requirement to two years, or alternatively approve
an appropriate agreement which is recorded on the property,
and it passed unanimously.
2. C. lUnended Plat of Lot 2, Henninason Subdivision, John and
Sandra Gilfillan/Applicant.
Paul Kochevar, representing the Applicant, stated that the
Applicant is proposing to combine three lots into two lots, a
total of 8.7 acres. Those changes recommended in the staff
report had been placed on a revised plat. Sam Busby, adjacent
property owner, questioned the location of the
pedestrian/bicycle path—staff confirmed that the access
easement would be located between the highway and the river on
the eastern side of the property; a portion of the access will
be located in the right-of-way, and it will connect to the
easement recently granted in the Traeger Subdivision. Mr.
Kochevar confirmed (letter) that the water line easement
across Lot 2 was not an access easement. It was moved and
seconded (Burgess/Brown) the Trended Plat of Lot 2, Henningson
Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees
and it passed unanimously.
3. SPECIAL REVIEWS.
3. A. Special Review #91-2. Amended Plat of Lot 2, Henninason
Subdivision. John and Sandra Gilfillan/APPlicant.
Chairman Sager opened a public hearing to consider the
aforestated amended plat. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's
representative, commented that the Applicant is proposing a
commercial accommodation development consisting of a manager's
quarters (one unit in one building) and 16 rental cabins (3
two-story buildings). Project completion is 3 years. Fall
River divides the site and all buildings will be constructed
on the west side of the river. A revised plan containing
staff's recommendations was presented. Director Stamey
reviewed the staff report. There being no persons speaking in
"favor of" or in "opposition to" the Development Plan,
Chairman Sager declared the public hearing closed.
Discussion included the rock outcropping, existing hillsiae
and parking area drainage, and access (potential ^oint access
with owners of Traeger Subdivision). ^ It was moved and
seconded (Wexler/Burgess) Special Review /91“2 for
Development Plan of Lot 2, Henningson subdivision be favorably
recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the
following conditions, and it passed unanimously:
1. The proposed split—rail fence have a height limit
of 36" inches.
2. Design plans be submitted if a retaining wall is
required between the western hillside and the
parking area.
3. The abandoned pressure tank house be removed and
the area re-landscaped.
special Review #91-3, Portion of Lots 22 and Bl°g^
ToT Reeond Amended Plat of the Town of Estes Park, Van Honi
Engineering/Applicant.
At the Applicant's request, it was moved and
(Wood/Brown) Special Review #91-3 was continued to July 16,
1991, and it passed unanimously.
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3. C. Special Review #91-4. Elkhorn Lodge Property^ Jerry
Zahourelc» Associated Property Consultants/Applicant.
Community Development Director Stamey reported that the
Applicant withdrew his application June 17, 1991 to consider
other options, and it was moved and seconded (Brown/Burgess)
the Planning Commission acknowledge said withdrawal, and it
passed unanimously.
4. ZONING REGULATIONS.
4. A. Stanley Historic District. Chairman Sager opened the
public hearing, and advised that the Initiated Ordinance
contained 95 acres, while the Town's proposed ordinance
contained 75 acres. Director Stamey advised that copies of
the proposed ordinance with the revised date of June 17, 1991
were available and he commented that the purpose and intent of
the provision is to administer the historic resources of the
Stanley Historic District in a manner that will preserve the
integrity of their location, setting, design, materials,
workmanship, and visual character; ensure that development in
the foreground of the Stanley Hotel complex does not destroy
its essential historic character, or lessen its ability to
conduct an economically viable operation; and establish
certain requirements that must be met before dey®l°Pmen^
within the Stanley Historic District is to be permitted. A
map with examples of view planes to the Stanley Hotel and
Manor House was displayed. Development envelopes (A through
E) were identified and staff reviewed the proposal in full*
Town Attorney White advised that pursuant to Pr^cticaland
issues the Town's proposal did not include "The Knoll"
ani "Rirch/Bikle" properties. Commissioners commented on the
?sn:fdfaSUpearl!aofC<?hye record of these proceedi gs by reference
thereto) - Mr. Wadman also presented a copy of the secret y
S the interior's standards for Rehabilitation. Jh
feS|r;areOPvJ.rsWS£M
°n -ftf ac;resrhas three (3) controls: the property is on
sttrhiarLRt«iair&^^^
Ho1fS^h0ei^nSf^0bK
controls the property; and ease®1fnts'rt^":Lcnbuildincf/facade
establish appropriate directional signagef °h|fn1^otel or at
leastrSntrolCdevelSment0in1the remaining foreground oE the
Stanley0thereby protePcting -^jnsset^^nir jusf tl
concerned about view ^-m confine
Sleif to properties outside toe hotel property, h copy of
these remarks was also presented and ma'?c a par ° Bauer,
?Li^enSta ri^d‘1ta^^-Ua^^-e a pa?t of the
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proposed ordinance. David Habecker who commented on the
reasonings behind the view corridors, blending of various
building envelopes, and landscaping in relation to arterials
(particularly how Envelope D would be affected). Jess
Batchelder/EVIA who commented on color, materials, signage and
light pollution. There being no further testimony. Chairman
Sager declared the public hearing closed. Due to testimony
received and the potential inclusion thereof, it was moved and
seconded (Burgess/Brown) the Planning Commission continue the
hearing and schedule a special meeting Tuesday, June 25, 1991
at 1:30 P.M. to further discuss this item, and it passed
unanimously. Those items continued and/or withdrawn during
this meeting will not be brought forward to the special
meeting; however, the Commission reserves the right to
consider other appropriate items not available at this time.
Staff will investigate if the map identifying potential view
planes may be reproduced.
4.B. Bed and Breakfast. The Bed and Breakfast zoning issue
was continued to July 16, 1991.
5.REPORTS.
On behalf of the Planning Commission, Commissioner Amos
commended Administrator Klaphake and Director Stamey for their
participation in the EVIA Forum held June 13 to discuss both
perspectives (citizen ordinance vs. Town) of the Stanley
Historic District.
There being no further business. Chairman Sager adjourned the
meeting at 3:35 P.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk