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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1992-05-19BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission May 19, 1992 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Sager called 1. MINUTES Chairman Sager, Amos, Mark Brown, Hix, Larry Wexler Chairman Sager, Brown, Burgess, A. Commissioners Wendell Harriet Burgess, Alma and Richard Wood Commissioners Amos, Hix, Wexler, Wood Mayor Dannels, Trustee/Liaison G. Hix, Town Administrator Klaphake, Community Development Director Stamey, Deputy Clerk Heifner None the meeting to order at 1:35 P.M. Minutes of the April 21, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. 2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Director Stamey reported the 1992 planning budget includes $30,000 to begin Phase I of a new Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Estes Park. Following review of a list of several qualified consulting firms, staff recommends the selection of Design Studios West (DSW). Phase I could begin this Summer, and continue through the end of the year. Phase II would be scheduled for 1993, with a completion goal for Fall 1993. Director Stamey introduced Andy Bush/Principal and John Lanterman/Senior Associate of Design Studios West, noting DSW's Phase I proposal is within the 1992 planning budget. Mr. Bush presented a slide show depicting DSW's philosophy and concepts, and illustrating various DSW completed community projects. Mr. Bush discussed a community involvement process directed toward identifying community values, desires, and preferred futures. DSW advises the Planning Commission be involved from the beginning with monthly workshop updates, participation in the planning process, and a one or two day workshop with the Town Board. Following further discussion and a question and answer period, culminating in a consensus that based upon expertise, approach, process, and experience, it was moved and seconded (Wexler -A. Hix) to favorably recommend to the Board of Trustees that Design Studios West with Don Brandes, Principal; Andy Bush, Principal; and John Lanterman, Senior Associate as the project team, be engaged as consultant to assist with development of the Comprehensive Plan beginning June 1992, and it passed unanimously. 3. Special Review #92-2, Elkhorn Lodge, 600 W. Elkhorn Ave., Trout Pond. etal, Jerry Zahourek/Applicant. It was moved and seconded (Burgess -Brown) Special Review #92-2 be continued to June 16, 1992, and it passed unanimously. Following completion of all agenda items, Chairman Sager requested comments from the audience. There being none, Chairman Sager adjourned the meeting at 2:40 P.M. Donna Heifner, Dep Town Clerk BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission April 21, 1992 Commission: Chairman Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos, Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Alma Hix, Larry Wexler and Richard Wood Attending: Also Attending: All Trustee/Liaison G. Hix, Community Development Director Stamey, Clerk O'Connor Absent: None Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M., welcomed Commissioners Burgess and Wexler on their recent re -appointments, and urged the Commissioners speak directly into microphones. 1. MINUTES. Minutes of the March 17, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. 2. CONSENT ITEM. The Preliminary Plat for the Peregrine Golf Club and Estates, Phase I was continued to May 19, 1992. 3. SUBDIVISIONS. 3.A. Final Plat of Tract 18, Beaver Point, Second Addition/Silce Subdivision, 857 Moraine Ave., Norm Bilge/Applicant. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's representative, commented that the Applicant is proposing to divide an existing lot into two lots: Lot 1 = 0.92 acres containing an existing commercial building (showers) and Lot 2 = 3.24 acres containing several existing cabins. The Applicant is in agreement with staff recommendations 1-5; however, he does not concur with the recommendation to pave the existing driveway and parking area. Director Stamey reported that said driveway and parking area could be improved and that he was aware that a vehicle had rolled -off the site, crossing the highway; perhaps a retaining wall/barrier could be installed to prevent a re -occurrence. Chairman Sager commented that the parking area in front of the commercial building had been overly simplified and it was in the Applicant's best interest to improve the site at this time. Commissioner comments included: existing use, future plans to improve the site, and dedication of a utility easement (PSCo request). There being no comments from the audience, it was moved and seconded (Brown/Wexler) the Final Plat of Tract 18, Beaver Point, Second Addition/Bilge Subdivision be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following conditions, and it passed unanimously: 1. Existing utility services be identified and incorporated with a utility easement. 2. Prior to Town Board approval, Lots 1 and 2 have separate water taps, sized in accordance with Town standards. 3. Sanitary sewer requirements, per UTSD, be met prior to Town Board approval. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - April 21, 1992 - Page 2 4. A note be placed on the plat stating that no additional access to Highway 36 is permitted. 5. A drainage easement be provided across Lot 1 to accommodate the 100-year flow. 6. The access to Lot 1 be improved by paving Lot 1, installing a barrier system for the parking area, all brought to current standards, i.e. striping. Findings for the inclusion of recommendation #6: the site is located near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the opportunity to improve the site. 3.B. Preliminary Plat, Village Green Subdivision (formerly MiCasa Subdivision), Vista Lane, Greg Rosener/Applicant. The Applicant is requesting an additional time -extension due to various alternatives being considered relative to the drainage plan, and construction plans. Director Stamey advised that the Commission originally approved the preliminary plat for this subdivision (a replat of MiCasa Subdivision), in August, 1990. In July, 1991, the Commission granted a time -extension to October, 1991. With the re - submittal of the preliminary plat, the subdivision has an improved configuration of building arrangement; open space, and buffered setbacks remain the same as earlier presented. Staff notified adjacent property owners, and Director Stamey reported that review agencies have referred to their 1990 comments. As there were no comments from the audience, it was moved and seconded (Amos/Brown) the Applicant be given a six- month time extension from the date of this approval and that recommendations of the Light and Power Department pertaining to an improved electrical layout be incorporated, and it passed unanimously. Staff was authorized to assist the Applicant relative to the utility requirement, should the need arise. 4. DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 4.A. Our Lady of the Mountains Church, Block 3, Lake View Tracts, Highway 34 and hillside Lane, Archdiocese of Denver/Applicant. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's representative, stated that the Applicant is proposing to construct a new 23-space parking lot to the southeast corner of the church building. This lot would be connected to the main parking area with an internal drive. Work is progressing on the overall concept plan for the reminder of the site. Mr. Kochevar confirmed that the curb cut on Hillside Lane will be eliminated, the asphalt will be removed, and the area will be landscaped. The Commission suggested Mr. Kochevar clarify said asphalt line on the plan. There being no comments from the audience, it was moved and seconded (Burgess/Wood) the Development Plan for Our Lady of the Mountains Church be approved with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously: 1. Add drainage and encroachment notes to the Development Plan, as requested by Public Works. 2. Add landscape information (1 tree every 30', and one bush every 5') for Hillside Lane street frontage. 3. Eliminate the Hillside Lane curb cut, remove BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - April 21, 1992 - Page 3 4. Provide a 10'-wide utility easement as requested by Light and Power if able at this time; however, should separate ownership occur, the easement will be required. 5. SPECIAL REVIEWS. S.A. Special Review #92-2. Elkhorn Lodge, 600 W. Elkhorn Ave., Trout Pond, etal. Jerry Zahourek/Applicant. Paul Kochevar, Applicant's representative, requested this item be continued to May 19, 1992 to allow the Applicant an opportunity to provide pertinent information. Commissioners requested the Applicant include detail for: the aeration, water quality, and in/out flow for the trout pond; "fee" building, excavation on the outlet --approval from the Highway Department; suitability --congruous with EPURA streetscape efforts; debris accumulation and removal of such; a time -frame for potential "phasing" and how such relates to the entire site; parking --delineation for stables/work with staff to determine sufficient number. , as there were no comments from the audience, it was moved and seconded (Wood/Burgess) Special Review #92-2 Elkhorn Lodge be continued to May 19, 1992, and it passed unanimously. 5.B. Special Review #92-3. Lot 6. Second Amended Plat. Town of Estes Park. Surrey Deli and Riverwalk, EPURA/Applicant. Chairman Sager opened a public hearing to consider the above - referenced application. Town Administrator Klaphake, Applicant's representative, stated that pursuant to negotiations with private property owners relative to Riverwalk improvements, EPURA agreed that they would request authorization to allow an outdoor eating/seating area for the Surrey Deli. Community Development Director Stamey reviewed the drawing, noting that the site is located on public property --the Town could deed the property to EPURA, who could in turn lease the site to the private property owner for their use. As requested, Director Stamey read in full the Applicant's Statement of Intent. There being no public testimony, Chairman Sager declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and seconded (A. Hix/Brown) Special Review #92-3 for Lot 6, Seconded Amended Plat, Town of Estes Park be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following, and it passed unanimously: 1. If a fence is to be utilized, the Public Works Department and Special Projects Manager approve the proposed fence/handrail materials and installation. 2. Applicant control noise and light transmission. 3. Access to the electrical junction box be maintained for Light and Power. 4. All trash collection be contained inside the restaurant building. 5. Seating be limited to 12 persons. 6. No additional activities nor signage will be allowed on this site. 7. EPURA incorporate into the lease that the area will be maintained in a sightly and sanitary manner. BRADFORO PUBLISHING CO. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - April 21, 1992 - Page 4 be maintained in a sightly and sanitary manner. Staff was authorized to work with EPURA to ensure all Planning Commission conditions are implemented; if not, this item will be re -considered by the Commission. 6. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - REZONING REOUEST. Chairman Sager noted that the Applicant, Archdiocese of Denver, has withdrawn his request to rezone property in Lake View Tracts at this time. 7. COUNTY REFERRAL. 7. A. Lamy Residential Development. Highway 34. One Mile West of Moraine Avenue (South of West Park Center). Paul Kochevar, Applicant's representative, stated that the Applicant is proposing to divide 38 acres into three (3) lots for single-family dwellings (family members). Commissioner comments included: eligibility of the site for annexation, purchase of an additional water tap prior to approval of the plat, and dedication of the private roadway for a north/south connection/access to Highways 34 and 36. As there were no comments from the audience, it was moved and seconded (Brown/Sager) the Commission recommend to Larimer County that: (1) the private roadway be dedicated as a public road, and (2) an additional water tap is required. The motion passed by the following votes: Those voting "Yes" Commissioners Brown, Burgess, Sager, Wexler and Wood. Those voting "No" Commissioners Amos and A. Hix. Mr. Kochevar confirmed that the Applicant is not willing to dedicate right-of-way due to the secluded nature of the property. Commissioners Amos and A. Hix expressed concern relative to protection of the "rights" of property owners. Commissioner Brown noted that this connection has been identified in the Town's Comprehensive Plan, and that the intent would be to not build or use this piece of road until such time as further connection is made. Mr. Kochevar related the Applicant's desire to market 500' of riverfront property and questioned whether the Town would be interested in obtaining the property for open space. Director Stamey will relay the question to the appropriate person/entity. Chairman Sager noted the lack of an annexation policy, and whether such should be considered. Director Stamey reported that such a policy will be considered during review of the Comprehensive Plan. Following completion of all agenda items, Chairman Sager requested comments from audience. There being none, Director Stamey provided newsworthy articles to the Commission. Chairman Sager adjourned the meeting at 2:58 P.M. Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk