HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1992-09-15BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
September 15, 1992
Commission:
Attending;
Also Attending;
Absent;
Chairman Sager, Commissioners Wendell Amos,
Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Alma Hix, and
Larry Wexler
All
Trustee/Liaison George Hix, Community
Development Director Stamey, Public Works
Director Linnane, Clerk O'Connor
None
Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1;32 P.M.
1. MINUTES.
l.A. It was moved and seconded (Amos/Burgess) the minutes of
the August 18, 1992 meeting be approved with the inclusion of
the following pertaining to Special Review #92-5, Mountain
Golf Villas, and it passed unanimously: "Prior to the vote.
Commissioner Amos stated he was opposed to the development for
the following reasons: (1) the project was too dense; (2) the
proposed alignment of Community Drive ignored the thoughts and
feelings of those living in the area adjacent to Community
Drive; and (3) the developer's request for variances - 15
setback vs. the standard 25' setback from the internal
system (Matthew Circle) and the private ^^^v®wta7Tfd^ar
serving six (6) dwelling units compared to the standard of
loS m units.^ Neither of these variances were discussed and
accepted by the members of the Planning Commission.
l.B. It was moved and seconded (Amos/Brown) Alma Hix be
elected Vice Chairman, and it passed unanimously.
2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
2A. Introductory Presentation by Design Studios West (DS^.
Don Brandes, President and John Lanterman, P^o^jt
Manager/DSW presented a review of the overall process to
update the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Lanterman d
overview of the planning process (3-phase Process^' rpSse I should be completed in December/January, with Phases
2 and 3 being completed within 18-24 months), and Phase I -
Planningthe Valley's Future. DSW distributed project
workbooks to the Commission and staff, noting additional
workbooks will be available to the public by co^tac^1/n?da^tity
the community Development Department offf.J^ Jhe has been designed for the project, and interviews
Commission Tcwn Board, EPURA, and list of individuals have
be“ sSheSuleron September 29 and 30 Public Workshopa have
been scheduled in the Board Room as follows:
October 6
October 29
November 16
8-10:00 A.M. and 6-8:00 P.M.
II
The commission expressed their appreciation to DSW for their
presentation.
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3. SUBDIVISIONS.
3.A. Boundary Adjustment - Lots 1 and 2, Canaiv SubdivisioiLt,
Mark Brown/Applicant. Commissioner Brown cited a conflict of
interest and was excused from the room. Chairman Sager opened
a public hearing to consider said boundary adjustment. Paul
Kochevar, Applicant's representative, reported that the
proposed amended plat adjusts the westerly lot line of Lot 2
to eliminate a building encroachment onto Lot 1. The lot line
adjustment allows for a 10' building setback for the structure
on Lot 2. At the time an addition to the Lake Estes Resort
was constructed (1979), the structure extended over the lot
line. The owner discovered this encroachment, and an
agreement was reached with the adjacent property owner for a
10' setback. The agreement was never formalized, and since
that time, zoning regulations were amended to require a 15'
setback. The adjacent property owner is unwilling to add an
additional 5' to the original agreement. The building is non-
conforming and would remain as such. There were no persons
speaking in favor of or in opposition to the boundary
adjustment. Chairman Sager questioned the necessity of the
setback variance in relation to existing access
easements/adequate access. Director Stamey confirmed that the
Applicant was not seeking a variance—the request is providing
a setback for the structure; should the owner desire to
structurally alter or enlarge the building, the request would
then require Board of Adjustment review. There being no
further testimony. Chairman Sager declared the public hearing
closed. It was moved and seconded (Wexler/^rgess) the
Boundary Adjustment for Lots 1 and 2, Canaiy Subdivision be
favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees/ contingent
upon noting on the plat that the building is non-conforming,
and it passed by the following votes: Those voting Jfes
Commissioners Amos, Burgess, A. Hix and Wexler. Those voting
"No" Chairman Sager. Those "Abstaining" Commissioner Brown.
Commissioner Brown resumed his position on the Commission.
3.B. Boundary Adjustment - Tract—14, Beaver Poin^—
Addition. Dave Tanton/Applicant. Chairman ®
Paul Kochevar on the excellent vicinity map included in the
plat and opened a public hearing to consider this boundary
adjustment. Paul Kochevar, Applicant s representative,
advised that the amended plat adjusts a lot 1.in® f
existing parcels and dedicates additional right-of-^ay for
Riverside Drive. The two parcels have existed separately for
over 70 years. A foundation was placed on Lot 1
15 years ago and the owners desire to construct a building
upon this foundation, and maintain river frontage for Lot 2.
Director Stamey reviewed staff comments, noting that P^
more clearly identifies the floodplain. Mr. Kochevar
confirmed that the plat has complied with conditions 1-4 as
noted in the staff report. There were no persons speaking in
favor Sf or in opposition to the boundary adjustment.
Chairman Sager declared the public hearing closed. It was
moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) the Boundary
Tract 14/ Beaver Point/ First Addition be favorably
recommended to the Board of Trustees, and it passed
unanimously.
3.G. Mountain Golf Villas, Lot 30/ Bonnie Brae
i^^t Resort, me./Applicant - Request Approval of Road Pla^
utility Drawings: The Planning Commission and Town Board
recently approved the Mountain Golf Villas Development Plan,
and the Public Works Committee recently approved the
relocationPQf Community Drive. The Applicant is requesting
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approval to begin street construction prior to Final Plat
approval as the paving contractor will not install asphalt
after November 1 due to cold temperatures. If asphalt paving
cannot be placed prior to November 1, such could not be
installed until next May which would delay building
construction or sales until late summer, 1993. Mr. Kochevar
confirmed that no commitment for construction of the roads or
utilities would be made prior to plan approval by the Public
Works Director. A schedule toward final plat approval was
presented. Pertaining to the existing log structure, Mr.
Kochevar also confirmed that the Applicant submitted a letter
to the Museum. Pending word from the Museum, plans are being
finalized to disassemble the structure. There were no persons
speaking in favor of or in opposition to the request.
Commissioner Amos commented that the Developer has satisfied
the residents' concerns, thus his concerns have dissipated,
and it was moved and seconded (Amos/Brown) the Commission
acknowledge construction approval and schedule for Community
Drive and utilities for this development, with the Applicant
to obtain Public Works approval of the final design drawings
prior to actual commencement of construction, and it passed
unanimously.
3.D. Amended Plat of Lot 8A and Portion of Lot 8B, Quasebarth
Resubdivision. Dale Stunner/Applicant. Chairman Sager opened
a public hearing to consider the amended plat. Coimunity
Development Director Stamey noted that the
to combine two (2) lots into one (1) lot to allow ^°r
expansion. The site contains the Mountain Imports building,
881 Dunraven Street. There were no persons speaking in favor
of or in opposition to the amended plat.
declared the public hearing closed. It was moved
(Burgess/A. Hix) the Amended Plat of Lot 8A and Portion of Lot
8B, Quasebarth Resubdivision be favorably recommended to the
loirf If Trustees contingent upon the "vested rights
Statement" being added to the plat, and it passed unanimously.
3 E Boundary Ad-iustment of Lot 40 and East 90* of Lot 41^
craAd Estates Subdivision. Mae A. Tiley/Applicant. Chairman
Sager commended Bill Van Horn for the ^oincluded with this plat, and opened a Public hearing to
consider the boundary adjustment. Representing .the APPx^^a '
Bill van Horn reported that the applicant desires
the westerly lot line of Lot 2 to eliminate a building
encroachment onto Lot 1. The lot line ad3ustment
a 10' buildinq setback for the structure on Lot 2. Director
ItILv reviewed the staff report. Public Works Director
Linnane stated that his request to P1J?ari£icltionthe house located on Lot 41 was intended for c.la^;^f
purposes. Staff's request for the Applicant to submi
drainage calculations on an undeveloped lot was due to the
potential for flooding along the n°5thea®t or tin
site There were no persons speaking in favor of or in
opposition to the boundary adjustment. Cllai^aseeond|5 declared the public hearing closed It was moved and seconded
^Rr-own/Wexler) the Boundary Adjustment of Lot 40 and East 90
IflIS 41- ofind Estates stLdivision be favorably reccnmended
to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following, and it
passed unanimously:
1. Provide a sanitary sewer easement.
2. Provide utility easement on the north lot line of
Lots 40A and 4OB.
3.Provide the Book and Page division information.
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4. Provide a drainage easement on the northeast corner
of Lot 40A, Grand Estates Subdivision.
3.F. Peaceful Pines Subdivision. Robert Dekker/Applicant_
Request Approval of Road Modification. Director Stamey
reported that this subdivision was approved in November, 1991.
At that time, cul-de-sac location options were discussed.
Since then, the Applicant has reached an agreement with the
affected landowners that would allow the cul-de-sac to be
moved 19' to the east, which would result in saving a large
Ponderosa Pine Tree. Staff has reviewed this realignment and
supports the request. In addition, staff noted the effort
made by the Applicant to obtain the agreement with adjacent
property owners. Bill Van Horn spoke in favor of the
proposal, noting it was a worthwhile project. There were no
persons speaking in opposition. It was moved and seconded
(Amos/Burgess) the Road Modification for Peaceful Pines
Subdivision be approved contingent upon the following, and it
passed unanimously:
1. Final Plat approval will be conditioned upon:
final street design in accordance with Town
standards; resolving any utility impacts; and the
plat being signed by the landowners involved.
Chairman Sager added that, in his opinion, the Ponderosa Pine
still requires recognition of the low branches and that they
will most likely require trimming. sac willcommended the Applicant whereby realigning the cul de sac will
result in saving a valuable resource.
4. development plans,
4. A. Development Plan #92-4,—Estes
Parking Addition - Park----Hospitaj.---- ' LiTo
Applicant's Representative Paul Rochevar' ^ the
oroposal is to develop a 45-space asphalt parking lot on tne
no?thStst portion of the medical center site. Access to the nortneasr p internal street. Staff has recommended the
Applicant consider an alternate c°ni?i'3“^^tl°,!;1eWt?J:hYt0ecUt Ls 48-space lot. Mr. Kochevar noted that the n
reviewed an alternate; however, he maintains the Pt1ha_n' e
submitted by the Applicant, best serves the site for
of traffic in the area. A drainage plan has been submitted to
the Public Works Department. The Public Works D®p.ar^inefh?
also^suggested the lecond driveway entrance near Fir Avenue be
removedgpursuant to traffic safety concerns The architect
desires two entrances—Mr. Kochevar confirmed that, if
required, the Applicant is willing to move the
entrance! The Commission noted the i1nar|®|^PapnaSrek paving and that such development in Estes Park general y
includes islands for landscaping in an at^temP£a^° ^^£0_0Sal
SLd surface, urging the archltecttc review
for improvement of the site; and that the proposal
submitted aSHrPlaKoSchfearr "advisedThIt5 t^e Applicant will
;a:^pitytwiththHeC0ri]iaChtrerSs «cf the inter^1t -- of
removing tv,o (2) parking spaces; otherwise, thde.foentSpropl?ty
o^er^^co^ented*1^^^ the s-tIter is^tptime1el^{eu^deer^grazing
and that traffic volume has greatly increased aue uo
the Moccasin Bypass which in turn affects the
ihP narkina lot. Mr. Kochevar advised that the site
contains a gravel surface, is used primarily °ya®
parking, and that the Applicant desires to complete the lot at
Park Medical Center,.
D-i strict / Applicant.
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this time due to potential cost-savings pertaining to the
asphalt. Director Stamey stated that the Commission cannot
require more than the 2% landscaping formula. Mr. Kochevar
requested this item be temporarily halted pending arrival of
Andrew Wills, CEO/Estes Park Medical Center. Chairman Sager
accommodated Mr. Kochevar.
Chairman Sager summarized discussion thus far for Mr. Wills,
with Mr. Wills advising that the Hospital District desires to
take advantage of the preferred rate of asphalt purchase at
this time, and should expansion proceed, a staging area will
be necessitated, thus the paved parking lot could be utilized.
Mr. Wills was advised that internal landscaping was not
provided and that the layout, as presented, is inefficient.
The Applicant reported that subsequent discussion with the
architect has resulted in a parking lot containing 56 spaces.
This is being accomplished by changing the parking aisles; an
island for landscaping would be created by the deletion of two
(2) parking spaces. Mr. Wills confirmed that expansion plans
have been developed and negotiated and that the District is^in
the process of obtaining financing. The proposed expansion
consists of an attached 9,000 sq. ft. medical^office building
plus other interior construction. The building site was
identified on the plat. Exact plans cannot be presented at
this time as the project is dependent upon financing which
will include donations. Director Stamey reviewed one option
available to the Commission whereby the Commission could
approve the site for a parking lot provided the parking
envelope does not increase, encouraging the Applicant to
review a more efficient layout and require, at minimum, 2%
landscaping. Responding to a concern that the Commission not
expedite approval. Commissioner Brown commented that any
potential risk lies with the deve?-0Per“"h:Lsto5lcT,Jfs®site is not being changed, and it was moved and seconded
(Brown/Wexler) Development Plan #92-4 for the
Medical center Parking Addition be approved cont^n5ent
the following, and it passed by the follow;^ngJ°te|:aaerhLd voting "Yes'* Commissioners Brown, Burgess, A. Hix, Sager ana
Wexler. Those voting "No" Commissioner Amos;
1.Provide a landscaping installation schedule.
2. Provide a Drainage Plan and report.
3. Provide utility information on the plat.
4. Comments as discussed this date pertaining to
potential improvements with staff s recommenc^tion
to be forwarded to the Park Hospital Board and
Architect.
5 Request the Park Hospital Board respond to
Condition #4 to the Planning Commission.
Recognizing the Commission's concern with aesth^f^^5:P' ^ion6
potential and opportunity to improve the iotconfiguration,
Mr. Wills confirmed he will convey said comments to the Park
Hospital District.
5. REPORTS.
R.TX. Housing Recommendations. Director Btamey^
the community Development Committee and B°ar<i 0^JJiJed belL: endorsed housing recommendations which are summarized below
1. Establish a Housing Authority.
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2. The Housing Authority would facilitate development
of affordable housing.
3. Town to adopt incentives to encourage development
of affordable housing by the private sector.
4. Affordabi1ity.
5. Project.
The housing recommendations will necessitate the following be
addressed by the Commission through public hearing and zoning
ordinance amendments:
1. Revise the allowable density for affordable housing
from 12 units/acre to 15 units/acre, including
review process and siting considerations.
2. Modify affordability definition.
3. Amend guarantee of affordability from 10 years to
20 years.
Preliminary questions expressed by the Commission included:
density and the potential preclusion of such housing on
adjacent sites; affordability; community acceptance; life
expectancy of the building/guarantee; and rental clientele.
Director Stamey reported that a Planning Commission study
session for this project will be scheduled in October.
Trustee/Liaison G. Hix summarized the role played by the
Housing Study Group which submitted said recommendations to
the Town. Director Stamey will provide pertinent background
information to the Commission for their review.
There being no further business, Chairman Sager adjourned the
meeting at 4:01 P.M.
Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk