HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1974-01-15RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission Meeting
January 15, 1974
Commission:
Attending:
Absent;
Chairman Prosser; Members Wagner, Steele, Petrocine
Hix, Miles and Blair
Secretary Dale G. Hill, Town Planner and Engineer
Van Horn, Town Attorney Ernest G. Hartwell
none
The minutes of the meeting held on December 18, 1974 were read and approved.
KINNIE ANNEXATION:
Chairman Prosser proceeded with the consideration of the annexation map as
submitted by Lynn W. and Dorothy M. Kinnie. Town Attorney Hartwell described
the procedure that was to be followed at this meeting, Mr. Joe Jenkins,
attorney for Mr, and Mrs. Kinnie, informed the Committee that the Kinnie's
desired C-2 Restricted Commercial zoning. Mr. Jenkins also stated that
there will be submitted a request and special review to allow outdoor activities
on the proposed annexation. Mr. Lynn Kinnie, one of the owners of the pro
posed annexation, described the plans for the use of the land. Mr. Kinnie
stated that a paddle boat and go-cart tract would be installed first, and
that other amusements would be applied for at later dates. Mr. Kinnie
described the land leveling and clearing operation that he conducted on
this site. The Secretary of the Planning Commission read the names and
dates of all correspondence received regarding this matter and stated
that copies of these letters had been given to the Planning Commission
members. Mr. Gerald Swank submitted copies of all the letters regarding
this matter that had appeared in the Estes Park Trail Gazette. The
following people in the audience spoke in regards to the annexation:
Gerald Swank - opposed the annexation and questioned the street name;
Wilbur Larkin - questioned as to the need for zoning and annexation;
Henry Pedersen -
Dale Kosewick -
Harper Glezen -
Jim Swickard
Milton Meyer
Perry Blain
Lois Schmidt
Harvy Coleman -
Loren Lane
Duane Reed
M. D. Holt
-opposed to the proposed land use - amusements;
suggested the Town follow its Master Plan;
commented on Kinnie's snow removal procedures;
questioned as to whether the annexation was necessary;
answer by Jenkins;
in favor of commercial zoning;
opposed to the proposed land use;
in favor of annexation;
questioned the Master Plan and source of water for
fishing pond;
questioned the design map presented by Mr, Kinnie;
answer by Hartwell;
questioned the rezoning; answer by Hartwell;
opposed to annexation;
questioned the legal ownership and filed a letter dated
January 10, 1974, from Security Title Company; also
suggested the Town follow its Master Plan
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Steve Komito
Tom Brown
questioned the availability of Town water for this
area; answer by Hartwell;
stated the C-2 zoning would comply with Town policy on
concentric zoning; in favor of annexation;
Carl Holmgren - the C-2 zoning would conform with the Master Plan;
Town Planner Van Horn - the annexation map should include the entire street.
Crags Drive; Utility easements should be provided on the
West and Riverside boundaries. Mr. Van Horn also stated
the annexation of a portion of a piece of property is not
good planning;
Town Attorney Hartwell - recommended that if the plat is given approval,
it should be conditional for the inclusion of all of
Crags Drive;
Dale Shreve, Lord & Associates - Committee should consider land use,
drainage easements, other rights-of-way and Master Plan.
Member Petrocine moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of
Trustees of the Town of Estes Park that the Lynn Kinnie annexation not be approved
because it only includes a portion of the property, the land is not platted,
easements are not provided and the proposed land use is not in harmony with
the Town's Master Plan.
Member Harry Miles seconded the motion,
carried.
Upon roll call the motion unanimously
FINE REZONING;
The Planning Commission proceeded to continue from the December 18, 1973,
meeting, the proposed rezoning of a portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect
Mountain Addition. Mr. Ed Kelly appeared representing Mr. and Mrs. Fine
and spoke in favor of rezoning this land from its present R-1 Residential
District to R-2 Multi Family Residential District. Mr. Kelly states that
the present Coca Cola Warehouse located on this property would be phased
out. Mr. Larry Zellner spoke in favor of the rezoning. Planner/Engineer
Van Horn described the character of the neighborhood and stated that the
rezoning was compatible with the Master Plan and made no recommendation to the
Planning Commission. There were no persons present speaking in opposition to
the rezoning.
Mr. Donald Fine spoke in answer to a question and stated that the proposed ■
development will blend in with the surrounding area and that he is looking
for a new location for the Coca Cola Warehouse.
Town Attorney Hartwell spoke in answer to a question and stated that the
proposed zoning is spot zoning, and that it is a poor planning practice.
Member Blair moved that the petition for annexation be denied. Member
Wagner seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion was defeated by
the following votes. Those voting "No" Members Miles, Hix, Petrocine, Steele,
Those voting "Yes" Members Prosser, Blair and Wagner.
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Member Miles moved that the petition for rezoning be approved and that it
be recommended favorably to the Board of Trustees. Member Petrocine seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed by the following votes. Those
voting "Yes" Members Hix, Miles, Petrocine, Prosser and Steele. Those voting
"No" Members Blair and Wagner.
LORD & ASSOCIATES REPORT:
The attached letter dated January 14, 1974, contains a preliminary report
from Lord & Associates on Phase I of the present planning contract.
AMENDMENT CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE;
The Planning Commission proceeded to conduct a public hearing regarding a
proposed ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code. Engineer/Planner
Van Horn read the ordinance in full and explained its need. Engineer/Planner
Van Horn and the Town Attorney also spoke in favor of the ordinance. There
were no persons present speaking in opposition.
Member Wagner moved that the proposed ordinance be recommended favorably to
the Board of Trustees. Member Hix seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion unanimously carried.
SANDERS ADDITION DIVISION OF LAND;
Mr. Paul Van Horn appeared on behalf of Alvin and Thomas Sanders and sub
mitted a petition dated January 8, 1974, with accompaning map showing the
proposed changes in boundaries of the following described property;
Lots 29 and 30 and the East 100 feet of Lot 11, University Heights
Subdivision.
Mr. Paul Van Horn pointed out that the existing three parcels of land will^
become two parcels. Member Wagner moved that the requested property division
be recommended to the Board of Trustees for approval and that the Planning
Commission does find the following facts with respect to the petition;
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the
property;
2. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and the
enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner;
3. That the granting of the exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in
the neighborhood in which the property of the petitioner is situated
or in conflict with the purposes and objectives of this title.
Member Hix seconded the motion,
carried.
Upon roll call the motion unanimously
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STANLEY HOTEL PROPERTIES SUBDIVISION;
Mr. Bud Hunt of dbh Partnership appeared on behalf of the owners and
requested that consideration of the preliminary plat and the public
hearing regarding the rezoning be continued to the next regular meeting
of the Planning Commission. Chairman Prosser granted the request and
ordered the hearing continued.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
Glenn Prosser, Chairman
Dale G. Hill, Secretary