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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1998-01-20BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Connnission January 20, 1998 Commission: Attending: Also Attending: Absent: Chairman A1 Sager, Commissioners Mark Brown, Harriet Burgess,A Alma Hix, Edward Pohl and David Thomas All Trustee Liaison G. Hix, Town Attorney White, Director Stamey, Senior Planner Joseph and Secretary Botic None Chairman Sager called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. Minutes of the December 16, 1997 meeting were approved as presented. RT.RrTION OF OFFICERS. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY. A1 Sager was nominated Chair and it passed unanimously. Ed Pohl was nominated Vice Chair and it passed unanimously. The Community Development Secretary, currently Roxanne Botic, was appointed as Recording Secretary. Chair Sager announced Item #5 on the Agenda - Public Hearing on Width of Buildings in the Downtown Commercial District, was withdrawn from the Agenda. 3. SPECIAL REVIEWS 3. a. Special Review 97-04, Streets of Estes_Park.,__Shayne Copper, Paradis a Carriage/Applicant. (Continued from 12/16/97) This request is for horse-drawn carriage rides for the public on the streets of Estes Park. Attorney Richard Ball, Applicant's representative, reviewed Paradise Carriage history, Mr. Copper's experience and noted 4 people are involved when there is a carriage ride in Estes Park. Melanie Patton, of Masonville, runs a Wedding Emporium in Masonville and is responsible for marketing and reservations. Ms. Patton stated there will be no carriage rides on busy holidays such as July 4th. Cynthia Hoopshle explained the business began 2^ years ago, safety is their first concern, a 'slow moving' placard is utilized, a pilot car follows which is responsible for manure removal. Requests are usually for weddings or anniversaries and she noted Mr. Copper is familiar with Estes Park streets and traffic. Mr. Ball provided the Commissioners with a picture album of the carriage used and stated the insurance is for $300,000. Town Attorney White explained the limits are determined by the State and must be $150,000/$600,000. Senior Planner Joseph reviewed staff comments noting a device to collect manure is recommended. Police Chief Repola explained a device is safer and more BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 20, 1998 Page 2 efficient. Chief Repola also discussed safety issues regarding street widths. Mr. Joseph noted correspondence has been received from Cathy Hughes and Holly Erwin (Black Canyon Carriages, Inc.). Cathy Hughes was also in the audience and questioned if approval would only include weddings. Chair Sager noted the request is not limited to only weddings. It was moved and seconded (Brown/Pohl) Special Review 97-04, Streets of Estes Park, be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees with the following conditions, and it passed unanimously. • No staging of this operation shall be allowed from public property within the Town without prior approval of the Town authority responsible for the property involved. • No stopping for solicitation of business shall be allowed on public property within the Town. • Applicants shall provide a copy of Certificate of Insurance for a minimum of $150,000/$600,000. • No signage on public property within the Town • A Business License shall be obtained. • If traffic conflicts or other use conflicts occur on the streets. Town Staff is authorized to restrict operations until the problem is corrected. • Equipment on carriage shall be equipped with brakes, and lights (if the operator intends to provide service after sunset) and a "slow moving vehicle" placard attached to the rear of the carriage. • A sanitary device shall be provided to capture manure. • Route usage shall be restricted to streets with adequate shoulder, multi-lanes or streets 25 mph or less as per Chief Repola's Memo dated 12/16/97. • Routes not related to weddings shall be same as existing carriage route (Route approved for Black Canyon Carriages). ■qpp.ffial Review 95-01. Tract 4. Beaver Point Addition,- 5 50 Mo-rainp^ Avenue, RiverRock__Homes,----Peter—and—Ricki Tng^T-flftii /Appi i ranh.g. (Continued from 12/16/97) This request is to modify the unit mix and increase total density by three units. Commissioner A. Hix declared a conflict of interest and was excused. Senior Planner Joseph reviewed the history of this project and concerns/recommendations of the staff report. Applicant's representative. Bill Van Horn, responded addressing the bonus request. He also noted ISO standards have been addressed, provided documentation regarding condominiums declarations for Attorney White's review, stated recommended plantings will be done and two buildings will be re-designed to recognize the 30' setback and encroaching buildings. He noted Applicants are responding to comments from current homeowners within the project who favor this proposal. Applicant Ricki Ingersoll stated the covenants do not allow rentals (minimum is 2 weeks or 1 month), currently there are no renters. She explained design issues, the road corridor, guest parking, landscaping, profit margin, bike path construction and the advantages of this proposal. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Connnission - January 2W~, 1998 Page 3 A lengthy discussion followed with concerns raised regarding finished floor elevations, berming, view corridor, density bonus, landscaping, parking, traffic volume/impact on Highway 36, floor plan layout with regards to proximity of highway and noise abatement, grading plans and elevator tower height. Audience comment; Lori Jeffrey, Trout Farm owner, expressed concern with elevator towers blocking her commercial signs. Commissioner Brown stated he has heard the information presented this date and at two previous Meetings; the architecture is '5 star', some attractions remain, the internal pond is gone, the project has been down-scaled, the developer had the opportunity to meet the 30' requirement and chose not to. The presentation does not qualify for a density bonus, the rights of development to maintain integrity remain, the proponent is not under any hardship and approval would allow for additional revenue to the Applicant. Finding no compelling reason to grant a density bonus after a project has begun and noting the proposal does not meet Special Review criteria, it was moved and seconded (Brown/Gilfillan) Amended Special Review 95-01, Tract 4, Beaver Point Addition, 550 Moraine Avenue, RiverRock Homes be recommended for denial to the Board of Trustees, and it passed with the following votes. Those voting "Yes": Brown, Burgess, Pohl, Thomas, those voting "No": Sager and one abstention. Commissioner A. Hix resumed her position on the Commission. Due to a previous commitment. Commissioner Gilfillan was excused. 3.b. Special Review 98-01, Lots 2,_3 & W of Lot 4,—Block 2,. T.r>np> Ping Acres Addition, Lakeview Plaza.._1751 N. Lake.Avenue, T.n-ri Jeffrgy/Appi i nant This is a proposal for an indoor playground. Applicant Lori Jeffrey explained the project will be a family entertainment center including music, snacks, crafts, etc. A parent or guardian must accompany their children; it will not be a drop off center. Mr. Joseph reviewed the Staff report recommending approval. Audience comments: Sue Langdon, 1840 Raven Avenue, who had questions regarding operating hours, noise, age group, loitering, how many children parent/guardians may bring. Ms. Jeffrey responded stating hours would be 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. winter), 7 days a week. Some parents/guardians may bring a group of children, target age will be 4-14, other activities will be available for older children. Staff members will be on-site with t-shirts or vests to designate their status. There is a potential for future activities to include field trips in RMNP. Joe Wise, Ponderosa Realty, spoke representing Douglas and Carolyn Peal who own a home on Raven Avenue. The Peals are concerned as they believe the construction of Fairbanks Center has reduced the value of their home. Mr. Wise expressed concerns with the height of the building, the threat of proposed activity and related noise on the Peals' view and value of their home. Staff stated Fairbanks Center does BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 20, 1998 Page 4 conform to setbacks and was approved by the Planning Commission. The Plan was submitted without architectural elevations and usage was proposed as retail/office space. Dave Fairbanks stated he purchased the property in 1994 and there have been no changes in the original concept, they planned for a 30' building and built one 25'. There is appropriate insulation/sound proofing and fireproofing. Director Stamey responded to earlier concerns voiced by Mr. Wise regarding the zoning of the Peal property. Recognizing the value of this proposal, it was moved and seconded (Burgess/Brown) Special Review 98-01, Lots 2, 3 & W 14 of Lot 4, Block 2, Lone Pine Acres Addition, Lakeview Plaza, 1751 N. Lake Avenue be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, and it passed unanimously. 4. SUBDIVISIONS 4 a. ATTiPndPri Plat, Lot lf Hartland Subdivision. A Replat_o£ T.nt 7, South Saint Vrain Addition and Lot 1,—Esquire Acres SiiV>divl.qif»n of Lot 8f South Saint Vrain Addition,—John and Siiaan Baptista/Applicants. This request is to change an access easement to the adjoining property to the east. Mr. Joseph reviewed the staff report. Applicant's representative. Bill Van Horn, agreed to Staff recommendations. There were no audience comments. Recognizing this proposal will resolve a number of issues, it was moved and seconded (Thomas/Brown) Amended Plat, Lot 1, Hartland Svibdivision, A Replat of Lot 7, South Saint Vrain Addition and Lot 1, Esquire Acres Subdivision of Lot 8, South Saint Vrain Addition, be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees subject to the following conditions, and it passed unanimously. • The Applicant shall document the agreement with this revision of the owners of Lot 2 who use this Access Easement. • There may be an illegal subdivision on this property, if so this shall be corrected with this Plat. • An easement shall be provided for the overhead electric line along the west property line. • Place a note on the Plat stating this is a single lot. 4-'h- Ain*»Tidf»d Plat, Lota 7_and 8,—The Reserve,—First Filing.,, 1175 Hoyote Run , Gail and Chari PS Banning/Applicants. This is a proposal to combine two lots into one lot. Mr. Joseph reviewed the Staff report. Applicant's representative. Bill Van Horn, was present. There were no audience comments. It was moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) Amended Plat, Lots 7 and 8, The Reserve, First Filing, 1175 Coyote Run, be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, and it passed unanimously. 4 o ainf»nded Plat, Grey Fox Estates at Cedar Ridge, First and gpr-ond Filing. Abutting the West Boundary of Carriage Hills,. PTr-Via-rH anH Ann Barlow/Applicants. This is a proposal to realign street right-of-way and boundary adjustments between two lots. Bill Van Horn, Applicant's representative, stated agreement with Staff recommendations. Mr. Joseph recommended BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Planning Commission - January 20, 1998 Pagers approval with conditions. There were no audience cotnments. It was moved and seconded (Burgess/A. Hix) Amended Plat, Grey- Fox Estates at Cedar Ridge, First and Second Filing, Abutting the West Boundary o£ Carriage Hills, be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees, subject to the following conditions, and it passed unanimously. • The landscape entry easements shall be labeled as private easements. • Hatch marks shall be added to the subdivision boundaries. • The City Limits shall be identified. • The labeling of the 55 ft. wide utility easement over the drive on Lot 5 shall be made more clear. 5. PUBLIC HEARING 5.a. Width of Buildings in Downtown Commercial District - as noted previously under #2, was withdrawn at Staff's recommendation, CORRECTION (TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR) TQ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN fi ■ a ■ Chapter 3 f Page 12, Paragraph__£. Director Stamey explained the context of the paragraph was examining the sales tax impact of the buildout of Stanley Village, and looked at an assumption on sales tax revenues, should a large "mart" retailer locate at Stanley Village. The word "Park" should be changed to "Village" and "a 20,000" should be changed to "an additional". Commissioner Thomas noted another error and in the same paragraph; "$140,51" which should be "$140.51" It was moved and seconded (Brown/A. Hix) the above noted corrections be made to the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan on Chapter 3, Page 12, paragraph 6, which should read as follows, and it passed unanimously. • "If the Stanley Village area is developed for an additional 20,000 S.F. retail, ..." "If the mall were anchored, of $140.51 per ..." with average annual sales REPORTS None AU.TOURN There being no further business. Chairman Sager adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m. Roxanne S. Botic, Recording Secretary