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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1992-07-21BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission July 21, 1992 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos, Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Alma Hix, Larry Wexler and Richard Wood Chairman Sager, Commissioners Amos, Brown, Burgess, A. Hix, Wexler, Wood Town Administrator Klaphake, Community Development Director Stamey, Public Works Director Linnane, Deputy Clerk Heifner None 1. Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. 1. MINUTES Minutes of the June 16, 1992 meeting were approved as submitted. 2. SPECIAL REVIEW 2.A. Revised Special Review 92-2. Elkhorn Lodge, Trout Pond, Associated Property Consultants, Applicant. /?(3 7w Applicant proposes to construct a private fishing pond for Elkhorn Lodge guests in the area north of the main lodge, east of the stables, and along Fall River. The pond is approximately 1/2 acre in surface area and 4 ft* deep and would be filled through diversion from, and with an outlet into. Fall River. Chairman Sager opened the public hearing. Staff advised the Committee of the following: The land is located in a sensitive visible area of the property. Existing willows and river vegetation should not be removed. 2. Twelve parking spaces (gravel surface) have been shown. The applicant is proposing to constrict a fee building and, prior to construction of this building,_ the moved-in log structure should be removed from the site. 3. Streets and utilities serving the site are adequate. 4. The Colorado Division of Water Resources has commented on the requirement for a water court decree and water augmentation plan. Staff noted the C-0 District objectives, i.e. (1) develop in ways integrating and even enhancing the quality of streams and rivers; (2) build a clear identity along the approaches to the Town's center. Chairman Sager closed the public hearing. Staff noted its concern with respect to pond maintenance and recommended that approval of Special Review 92-2 be contingent upon the following: BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - July 21, 1992 - Page 2 1. 2, 4. 5, Removal (from the site) of the moved-in building. Compliance with Division of Water Resource requirements prior to pond construction. A letter from the Division of Water Resources needs to be submitted to the Town to verify this compliance. A floodplain development permit be required for inlet/outlet construction. Concrete head walls be used per Public Works. Existing willows on either side of the outlet not be removed. Coordinate construction with Estes Park Sanitation District. The Planning Commission expressed concern regarding development of the site in a piece-meal fashion and indicated that a concept plan for the entire Elkhorn Lodge property should be developed. It was moved and seconded (Wexler-Wood) this item be continued to August 18, 1992 with the recommendation that the Applicant provide a concept plan for the entire Elkhorn Lodge property, said concept plan to include, and it passed unanimously: 1. Deletion of the portion of the pond that encroaches into the 25' setback; 2. Riveirwalk opportunities (e.g. easement); 3. Identification of proposed signage; 4. A wildlife biologist's opinion regarding adequacy of the pond to support fish life; 5. Parking layout and demand for the site and uses. 3. COUNTY REFERRAL 3. A. Rezonina. Lot 9/Block 2/Ferguson Subdivision, Dan—6 Claudia Cuneo. Applicant. Sharon Anfield/Anfield Planning Services, representing the Applicant, noted the subject site is less than 1/2 acre in size, located approximately 3/4 miles south of Town limits, and accessed by Strong Avenue, a private street. The general character of the area is tourist accommodations/activities and single-family. Applicant is requesting a rezoning from E-1 Estate to T-Tourist, citing that T-Tourist zoning would be consistent with the surrounding area and the proposed use of tourist housing would provide needed, additional housing for the growing tourist economy in Estes Park. Applicant is proposing to build a cabin approximately 20' x 25' in size, next to an existing cabin, and install public sewer service to both structures. Helen Longworth, neighbor, stated she is opposed to an additional cabin at this location because of the site size and proposed sewer installation across her property. Charlotte Tagg, neighbor, noted that residents had petitioned for and received, E-1 Estate zoning, thus eliminating increased tourist/accommodation services in the area. Chairman Sager cited Larimer County's definition of T-Tourist which indicates no limit to the number of buildings an individual can construct on this size lot, and also read allowable uses. It was moved and seconded (Brown-Burgess) the Planning Commission recommend to Larimer county, denial of this application based upon the information presented, expansion of T-Tourist zoning is not appropriate, the lot's small size, and the lot is not on an arterial street, and it passed unanimously. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - July 21, 1992 - Page 3 NORTH END PROPERTY OWNER'S REZONING REQUEST Staff reported that the revised proposal has incorporated several concerns of the Estes Park Planning Commission. Commissioner Brown suggested the Town initiate a water rate structure for property owners of larger lots, ensuring these owners pay their fair share for increased usage because of lot size. Chairman Sager recommended Exhibit A's Item D-Guest Houses be either singular or, the number be limited on each property. There being no further business. Chairman Sager adjourned the P. a. '7K‘-nZ(Zuy> meeting at 9:45 A.M. Donna Heifner, Deputy Tow: