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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1995-10-17RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission October 17,1995 Commission:Chairman Al Sager,Commissioners Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess,John Gilfillan,Alma Hix, Edward Pohl,and David Thomas Attending:Chairman Sager,Commissioners Brown,Burgess, Gilfillan,Pohl,and Thomas Also Attending:Community Development Director Stamey,Town Attorney White,Senior Planner Joseph,Public Works Director Linnane,Deputy Clerk Kuehl Absent:Commissioner A.Hix Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. 1.MINtJTES. Minutes of the September 19,1995 meeting were approved as presented. Chairman Sager reviewed the Rules of Conduct for the benefit of all those in the audience. 2.Mountain Park Subdivision (Storer Ranch Addition),SE ‘4 of Section 19,T5N,R72W of the 6th P.M.,Town of Estes Park, Outlots A &B -Combined Zoning Hearing.Jennifer Vecchi, Land Planner for Rocky Mountain Consultants,reported that as there is currently no contract with Rich Wille to purchase this property,the Storer Ranch landowners she represents would support either conditional approval of the rezoning or request this item be tabled as well as the neighborhood proposal.Bill Van Horn,representative of other Storer Ranch landowners (Welch Family),requested conditional rezoning.As the Storer Ranch landowners have not reached a mutual agreement on the development of the property,Director Stamey suggested that Agenda Items 2a,2d,and 3a be continued.Rich Wille/Developer,1861 Raven Ave.,assured the Commission that his desire to purchase the land continues and that a quality project will be developed.Ralph Nicholas,1660 North Ridge Ln.,stated that the neighborhood is prepared to debate the issue.Ron Harvey,1830 North Ridge Ln.,asked that a vote be taken on Proposal B,which is the citizen’s proposal to rezone a portion of the property to E-Estate.Mr Harvey also reviewed the status of the property from 1973 to the present. Chairman Sager requested that proof of the previous zoning status of the property be presented.Attorney White stated that the Town could not conditionally zone property,and that Mr.Wille’s application should be tabled until the owners determine what they want.It would also be inappropriate to act on the neighborhood proposal at this time.There being no further discussion,it was moved and seconded (Brown Gilfillan)that the Storer Ranch Addition Zoning Hearing, Items 2a through 2d,and the Preliminary Plat,Item 3a,be continued to November 21,1995,with the conditions that Storer Ranch landowners indicate in writing their support or opposition to the two rezoning requests and that documentation regarding the history of the Storer Ranch zoning be provided to the Commissioners,and it passed unanimously.Attorney White added that conditional zoning requirements will be addressed by the Staff prior to the November meeting. Chairman Sager expressed concern that no field markings appear on the property regarding the proposed development.Bill Van Horn distributed a series of photographs that were used during 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Conutiission,October 17,1995 -Page 2 negotiations with the Lone Pine residents depicting building height as seen from the Lone Pine area;explained that stakes are not set until the final plat;and suggested a walk-through of the development be scheduled to include the Commissioners, Staff,the Applicant,and the Developer.Ron Harvey added that the photographs did not show what the visitor will see from the highway. 3.SUBDIVISIONS 3.a.Preliminary Plat,Mountain Park Subdivision (Storer Ranch Addition,Rich Wille/Applicant.This item was previously continued under Item #2 above. 3.5.Amended Plat,Lot 1 and a Portion of Lot 4,Stanley Meadows Addition,Town of Estes Park.Public Works Director Linnane explained that the Estes Park Sanitation District (EPSD)Treatment Plant is located on Lot 1,which is owned by the Town.The Town’s substation and Park Shop are located on Lot 2,which is owned by EPSD.For liability and ownership purposes,EPSD and Town staff requested and received a favorable land exchange recommendation from the Public Works Committee.The Planning Commissioners are being asked to approve a replat of the subdivision that would reconfigure Lot 4 and Lot 1 as follows:Lot 1A and 1C to be owned by the EPSD and Lot 13 to be owned by the Town.Commissioner concerns included:the appropriateness of C-O zoning for water treatment,and the status of EPSD’s 50-year easement to the south of Lot 2.Director Stamey verified that public utilities are included in this zoning.Attorney White will obtain a copy of the easement in question;however,action taken today will not affect the status of that easement.It was moved and seconded (Brown-Burgess)the Amended Plat of Lot 1 and a Portion of Lot 4,Stanley Meadows Addition,be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees contingent upon the following plat information,and it passed unanimously: 1.Extend cross-hatched subdivision border around Lot lA. 2.Provide dimension for west lot line of Lot 1C. 3.c.Amended Plat,Lots 7,8,25 and a Portion of Lot 24, Block 10,Town of Estes Park (Lewiston Condos),Rex Miller, Applicant.This subdivision combines portions of three lots into one and corrects an illegal subdivision for Lot 73. Applicant’s Representative Bill Van Horn referred to the Staff recommendations and noted the action taken.Director Stamey added that a utility easement for the water main extension running east to west across Lot 73 must be provided as well as a drainage easement along the east lot line of Lot 8A. Attorney White noted that an adjustment at the northern lot line on Lot 73 has resulted in additional property being granted to the Lewiston Homeowners Association.Curtis Sears, attorney for the Association,verified that the Association would accept this land.Following discussion,it was moved and seconded (Burgess-Brown)the Amended Plat,Lots 7,8,25 and a portion of Lot 24,Block 10,Town of Estes Park (Lewiston Condos)be favorably recommendation to the Board of Trustees subject to the following,and it passed unanimously: 1.Show the deletion of building D and the garage, the street name change to Spruce Dr,and monumentation on the plat. 2.Delete Ilpublicli access easement from the dedication statement. 3.Add driveway maintenance note. 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission,October 17,1995 -Page 3 4.Add drainage and water line easements. 5.Add note regarding drainage maintenance by owner. 6.Hold in escrow the access easement document and reception number for Lots 73 and 8A pending approval of the plat. 7.Provide a utility easement for the water main extension running east to west across Lot 73. 8.Provide a drainage easement along the east lot line. 4.SPECIAL REVIEW 4.a.Special Review 95-4,Lots 7,8,25 and Portion of 24, Block 10,Town of Estes Park,Rex Miller/Dan Gallagher/ Applicants.Applicant’s Representative Bill Van Horn stated this development includes 13 condominium dwelling units in seven single story buildings with attached garages,which includes 4 duplex,1 triplex,and 2 single unit buildings. The single story limitation will reduce the hilltop visual impact as viewed from off-site.The project will be developed in a single phase and completed in 3 years.Unit type and setback variance approval has been obtained from the Board of Adjustment.The proposed buildings on Lot 73 are shown for informational purposes but are not a part of this proposed development and will not be reviewed with this plan.The basic layout of roads and buildings around the existing walls will be retained,allowing a preservation of historic features.Van Horn referred to Staff recommendations and noted action taken.Director Stamey noted information yet required:proposed grading,finish floor elevations,road dimensions,paved areas and lighting locations,additional detention,drainage details and drainage plan.Commissioner concerns included:single story definition,possibility of walk-out basements,underground electrical service, preservation of the site by limiting cut and fill,and the submittal of the materials.Van Horn verified the buildings will not exceed 22’with a gable roof,placed on piers with landscaping,undergrounding of electrical service where possible,construction of a masonry berm to create a ditch for drainage,and most cuts occurring behind the ruins wall. There being no further discussion,it was moved and seconded (Pohl-Thomas)Special Review #95-4,Lots 7,8,25,and Part of 24,Block 10,Town of Estes Park (Lewiston Condos)be continued to November 21,1995 and that all requested information be provided to Staff by the developer in a timely fashion,and it passed unanimously. 4.b.Portion Lot 2,Block 3,Fall River Estates,Jim Rodgers/Applicant.Chairman Sager announced that the Applicant requested this item be continued to November 21, 1995. 5.DEVELOPMENT PLANS. 5.a.Amendment to Development Plan 94-5,Lot 1,Block 1,Lone Pine Acres,Steve Swickard/Applicant.Applicant Swickard stated this amended plan will provide accommodations for a fully enclosed trash receptacle,two air conditioning units, pumps,vending machines,public phone,and visitor information.The building will be located in the same area identified for the trash enclosure on the original plan and will not alter the parking configuration or parking spaces. A curb will be installed to direct traffic away from the building.Building materials will match the main structure. The structure will be 14’x 14’x 8’,with a sloped roof,no C RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission,October 17,1995 -Page 4 entrance facing Lone Pine Dr.,and will meet the 25’setback requirement from the east property line,and the visitor information provided will relate to necessary data for those using the phone.Linda Tucker,741 Lone Pine Dr.,expressed neighborhood displeasure with aesthetic appearance of the ark, requested assurance from the Applicant that the proposed enclosure will not resemble an ark,that the door to the trash enclosure would remain closed,that the vending machines would not become a Tihang_outi!,and that the visitor information would not include advertisements.Commissioner Pohl cited a point-of-order concerning comments being addressed to the Chair.Chairman Sager noted that the Planning Commission cannot control the aesthetics of a building and expressed regret that the neighborhood is unhappy with the design. Applicant Swickard noted that the building will be a square building,the vending machines would only include soda/snacks, and that visitor information would include maps,emergency numbers,and current events.Ron Harvey,1830 North Ridge Ln.,asked if this building would be considered an auxiliary use.Director Stamey verified that it is appropriate for trash and air conditioning units.Although telephone locations are not regulated by the Planning Commission,it is considered an appropriate use for the location.Commissioner Brown requested that vending machines be defined as soda/candy machines,which would not include video/arcade machines.It was moved and seconded (Brown-Burgess)the Amended Development Plan 94-5,Lot 1,Block 1,Lone Pine Acres be approved with the clarification that vending machines include soda and candy with the exclusion of any type of amusement devices,and it passed unanimously. 5.b.Development Plan 95-2,Tract 4,Beaver Point,First Addition,RiverRock Homes,Peter &Ricki Ingersoll/Applicant. In the absence of the Applicant,Bill Van Horn offered to reply to questions.This development plan amendment adds a building to the trash enclosure location to accommodate a management office and maintenance area.Commissioner concerns were:(1)the additional building would become a rental office and/or residence,and (2)lack of parking surrounding the building.As these concerns could not be addressed,it was moved and seconded (Thomas-Brown)Development Plan 95-2, Tract 4,Beaver Point,First Addition,RiverRock Homes be continued to November 21,1995,provided a Representative of the project is in attendance to reply questions,and it passed unanimously. 6.REZONING 6.a.Lot 2,Tanton Subdivision,309 Riverside Drive,Rezone from C-O Commercial to R-S Residential,Dave Tanton/Applicant. Chairman Sager opened the Public Hearing.Director Stamey reported that the Planning Commission reviewed and the Town Board approved the Amended Plat of Lot 2,Tanton Subdivision, understanding the intent of the owners to rezone this property from C-O Outlying Commercial to R-S Residential.The proposed rezoning is consistent with the existing use of the property and will be compatible with the surrounding property uses. There being no public testimony,Chairman Sager closed the Public Hearing.It was moved and seconded (Burgess-Pohl)the rezoning request for Lot 2,Tanton Subdivision to R-S Residential be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, and it passed unanimously. 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission,October 17,1995 -Page 5 7.COUNTY REFERRALS 7.a.Marys Lake Estates,Rudolf and Hilde Frank/Applicant -- Preliminary Plat/Rezoning.No one was in attendance to represent the Applicant.The Applicant is requesting to divide a vacant 31 acre parcel into 4 lots:Lots 1 and 2 for a 10-room bed and breakfast on each lot and Lots 3 and 4 for single family dwellings.The existing zoning is E-Estate. Director Stamey recommended that only Lots 1 and 2 be recommended for A-Accommodations zoning.Public Works Director Linnane requested that two items be included in the comments to the County Planning Commission: 1.Developer should dedicate existing access easement as additional access easement to the Town Water Department for access to the water plant and facilities. 2.Bureau of Reclamation should approve the location of the new gate and lock system and the Town be provided a key to the gate. Director Stamey noted that Lots 2 and 4 and the northern part of Lot 1 are wetlands and should be shown as non-build,non- disturbed areas.Commissioner Thomas clarified that this request was considered at the last meeting,and due to discrepancies in zoning regulations,no conclusion was reached;Thomas also expressed concern in no representation at this meeting to answer questions.Chairman Sager requested and received verification of zoning in the surrounding areas. Commissioner Pohl questioned why Lot 1 was divided by a roadway with a possible reason of trying to dedicate one area as open space and transfer density to the other area.It was moved and seconded (Thomas-Brown)this item be continued to November 21,1995,with information presented at that meeting to answer questions regarding the concerns of surrounding areas,Lot 1 division,and setbacks;Director Stamey will advise Larimer County of the Commission’s concerns,and it passed unanimously. 7.b.Ice of Estes Park,665 Elm Rd.,Gary Mitchell/Applicant --Special Exception to Allow an Ice Plant in C-Commercial Zone.No one was present representing the Applicant.The Applicant is requesting permission to construct a 40’x 60’ building and operate an ice manufacturing plant on one level with a second level for employee housing.All equipment will be stored inside the building.Current zoning is C- Commercial,which does not allow for ice and cold storage plants.Chairman Sager expressed his preference that a vicinity map be provided.Director Stamey recommended continuing this item to allow a representative to be present to answer concerns.It was moved and seconded (Thomas-Pohl) this item be continued to November 21,1995,with the request for more information and representation from the Applicant, and it passed unanimously. Director Stamey reminded the Commissioners of a Comprehensive Plan Work Session scheduled for Thursday,October 19,at 1:30 p.m. There being no further business,Chairman Sager adjourned the meeting at 3:47 p.m. I cx Tina Kuehl,Deputy Town Clerk