Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1994-10-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission October 18, 1994 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess, Gary Cooper, Alma Hix, Edward Pohl and David Thomas Vice Chairman A. Hix, Commissioners Brown, Pohl, and Thomas Community Development Director Stamey, Clerk O'Connor Chairman Sager, Commissioners Burgess and Cooper Vice Chairman A. Hix called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. 1. MINUTES. Minutes of the September 20, 1994 meeting were submitted. approved as Community Development Director Stamey reported that Gary Cooper had submitted his resignation to the Mayor, and the resignation was effective immediately. The Commission expressed their regret to Mr. Cooper and are hopeful the Mayor will appoint a replacement as soon as possible. 2. DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 2.A. Development Plan #94-7. Lot 2. Block 5. Fall River Estates, Darold and Lois Rohrbauah/Applicant. At the Applicant's request, it was moved and seconded (Brown/Pohl) Development Plan #94-7 be continued to the November 15, 1994 meeting, and it passed unanimously. 2.B. Development Plan #94-9. community Drive/Brodie Avenue. Martin Exploration-Mountain Golf Villas/Applicant. Applicant's Representative Paul Kochevar reported that the Applicant is requesting approval to change Buildings 1, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 from two-level buildings to one-level buildings with a larger footprint. Finished floor elevations have been provided in the Grading Plan which provides more accurate and detailed information for development of the site. Seven detention ponds will be constructed; one pond will be completed this year in the northwest corner; and the dates for completion of each pond have been added to the plat. Original approval dealt with vacation of certain roadways and deeding of other portions of roadways to various entities (portion of Community Drive). In a letter from Martin Exploration, the Applicant confirmed that they will accept ownership of the land, and that ownership will be transferred to the Homeowners Association by a Quit Claim Deed. Regarding the comments expressed by the Estes Park Sanitation District (EPSD), alteration of the manhole bases will be completed next week. The current Improvement Guarantee will be released and new Guarantee for additional landscaping, sewer manhole and detention pond (northwest corner) improvements in the amount of $20,500± is to be provided by the Applicant prior to the issuance of a building permit. Commissioner comments were: relative to the Improvement Guarantee, will the balance of the detention system be installed; confirmation that the transfer of land to the Homeowners Association reserves the land for utilities and access and is not a building site; confirmation that "as- BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 18, 1994 > Page 2 built" drawings and Warranty Deed will be offered to EPSD; bulk of development relative to the possibility of the Applicant proceeding with a two-story building on the larger footprint and potential authority to restrict same. Concerning development, Mr. Kochevar stated that the intent of the Owner is to keep development in a low profile while expanding footprint. There were no comments from the audience, therefore, it was moved and seconded (Brown/Pohl) the Request to amend the building type, as identified above, be approved contingent upon the following, and it passed unanimously: 1. The right-of-way vacation along the east property line be finalized prior to any further approvals of this development. 2. 3. The Improvement Guarantee include all improvements on the property. Approval be granted to construct a one story building with an enlarged footprint or a two story building on the original footprint. 2»C» Development Plan #94-8. 450 Moraine Ave.. Twisted Pine Fur and Leather-Henry Glover/Applicant. As there were a number of staff issues to be resolved. Vice Chairman A. Hix offered the Applicant an opportunity to continue the Plan until November. Applicant's Representative Bill Van Horn stated staff comments have been addressed, the project is in compliance, and he would like to proceed. The Applicant is proposing the redevelopment of existing commercial business by removing three ^existing cabins and a portion of the existing commercial ^ building; expanding the existing commercial with, ground level retail and two second story apartments, plus storage space; elimination of existing parking accessed directly off Highway 36 right-of-way; new . Pfved parking lot on the west side of building and defining street access; and landscaping and improving the street frontage. The Applicant has received the following variances from the Board of Adjustment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Street setback for new building = 17.9'. River setback for new building =12.0'. Building bulk 5,262 sq. ft. commercial and 1600 sg. ft. dwelling units. Parking minimum =27 spaces. Highway Buffer = 5'. StanLey . reviewed the staff report commenting on parking, surfacing, access, utilities/sewer, water and electric, drainage, landscaping, and miscellaneous information that must be added to the plan. Van Horn disPlayed a revised drawing that led^^.he current structure (that will remain), the new addition, the three cabins that will be removed, and the proposed 5'-wide deck plus handicapped space and ramp adjacent to the building. Parking: there are 27 parking spaces, the 2 end spaces can exit by backing-up and pulling to the east— these two spaces will be designated as employee parking. Access: the loading zone is now configured as a "drive throu^", an island/barrier along the road will be installed, and the Owner will apply for an Access Permit from the BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 18/ 1994 - Page 3 Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) following Planning Commission approval. Water Service: the Applicant cannot obtain an easement from adjacent property owners, therefore, the Applicant is proposing to connect to the Town main by installing a water line on the eastern portion of the property, adjacent to the sewer easement, continue across the river, going between the lots on Pine River Lane. The Owner prefers a service line connection rather than a water main extension. Discussion follov;ed, whereby additional land area would be required for the two dwelling units should they not be connected to the Town's water system; Mr. Van Horn confirmed that the Applicant desires the housing units and Town water—such should be encouraged. Concerning landscaping, the proposal includes seven trees and 75 shrubs. The Aspen trees will be protected by a berm (the Commission suggested (they did not require). Aspen trees not be utilized due to the wildlife). Drainage: a manhole and culvert will be installed to facilitate the drainage, and the grade will be increased from the manhole to the river which should speed-up the velocity and prevent the v/ater over the highway. Highway right-of-way: the right-of-way, as found on the Beaver Point annexation drawing is 60' wide. The right-of-way traverses within the Owner's property, however, it has never been dedicated. Exterior Lighting: lighting will be provided by a 15' pole located at the entryway to the parking lot at the westerly end. The walkway will be lighted by building lighting. Improvement Guarantee: the Applicant will submit the Improvement Guarantee prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Landscaping: there is insufficient room to install plantings along the west side, plus, the adjacent property owner has developed up to the property line—the adjacent property cannot be buffered from the parking lot. Phasing: the Applicant's intent is to begin immediately with completion by next Spring. Public Works Director Linnane requested the water service line be installed subject to Town standards, and that it be connected to a water main stub across the river for future development. Installation will require a formal easement. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Thomas) Development Plan #94- 8 be approved, contingent upon the following, and it passed unanimously: 1. An island and signage be installed for the loading zone, and the loading zone be delineated by means of a "Hollywood"-type curb. 2. The development be connected to the Town's water system along the easterly portion of the property to the water main stub across the river, to include a formal easement- -all to be installed at the Owner's expense. 3. Clarify highway frontage planting. Obtain Access Permit prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. Site improvements to be completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 2.D. North Ridae Meadow Condominiums - Presentation of Landscape Plan. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Thomas) the Landscape Plan be referred to staff for finalization, and it passed unanimously. Vice Chairman A. Hix authorized a 5-minute recess, and Commissioner Brown was excused from the meeting. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - October 18, 1994 - Page 4 The meeting was reconvened at 2:48 P.M. 3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Alan Aspinall/Task Force Member, presented the draft copy of the Comprehensive Plan—"Estes Park Directions, Gateway To The Future." Mr. Aspinall discussed the process: desires/concerns of the residents, trends and the Estes Park Vision Statement. Thirty-four public workshops were held with 1,300 citizens attending. The consulting firm, DSW, was charged with facilitating the meetings and documenting views and comments. Regional trends. Vision Statement, and strategies were reviewed. Task Force Member Richard Barlow stated that change and growth are inevitable; we need to start planning now to bridge the gap in orderly fashion. Three sub­ consultants will be making a presentation on October 24: Dr. Tucker Hart Adams speaking on Economic Future, Robert D. Reish speaking on Traffic Planning, and Dr. Evan Vlachos/Futurist. Mr. Barlow reported on implementation—the Task Force and the residents will support and assist in the implementation process of the Comprehensive Plan - the Planning Commission must serve as leaders in this effort. The Commission expressed their appreciation to Messrs. Aspinall and Barlow for their reports. There being no further business. Vice Chairman a. Hix adjourned the meeting at 3:15 P.M. Vickie O'Connor, CMC, Town Clerk