HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Planning Commission 1974-11-19RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission Meeting
November 19, 1974
COMMISSION:Chairman Prosser; Members Wagner,
Steele, Petrocine, Hix, Sager and Blair
ATTENDING:Chairman Prosser; Members Wagner,
Petrocine, Hix and Sager
ALSO ATTENDING:Secretary Hill and Town Engineer/
Planner Van Horn
ABSENT:Members Blair and Steele
The minutes of the meeting held on October 15, 1974, were read and
approved as read. I
BECKORD - DENNING PUBLIC HEARING:
Chairman Prosser proceeded to conduct' a public hearing on the proposed
rezoning of a portion of Lot 34 Bonnie Brae Addition from R-2 Multi
Family Residential to C-2 Restricted Commercial. Louis Moore,
representing Estes Park Properties, Inc., a business comprised of
himself, Ben Moore and Robert E. Amidon, appeared before the Commission
speaking in favor of the rezoning. Estes Park Properties, Inc., has
entered into a binding sales contract!for the purchase of the said
property. A plat marked Exhibit "A" and an agreement marked Exhibit
signed by the adjoining property owners agreeing to the rezoning was
submitted to the Commission. Mr. Moore stated that although no
definite plans had been made at this time for new construction, a
complex of offices, shops and possible apartments is under considera
tion. i
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There were no persons present speaking in opposition to the rezoning
request and no correspondence was received either in favor of or in
opposition. !
Chairman Prosser declared the hearing closed. Member Hix moved the
rezoning be favorably recommended to the Board of Trustees. Member
Wagner seconded the motion. Upon roll call the motion unanimously
carried. I
KINNIE ADDITION:
Attorney Neil C. King of Boulder appeared before the Commission
representing Mr. Lynn Kinnie in his request for approval of the
plat of the Kinnie Addition and annexation to the Town of Estes Park.
Mr. King reviewed with the Commission |the revised covenants and
restrictions for Mill Pond Center. Secretary Hill read aloud the
following correspondence received in connection with the Kinnie
request: j
Ernest G. Hartwell, Attorney 9/25/74
Bill Van Horn, Town Engineer/Planner 11/19/74
Member Wagner moved the approval of the plat be favorably recommended
to the Board of Trustees and that the Board also consider the rezoning
of Tract A to C-2 Restricted Commercial and the rezoning of Tract B
to R-2 Multi Family Residential. Member Wagner further moved the
public hearing date for the rezoning be set for December 17, 1974,
at 1:30 P.M. Member Hix seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion unanimously carried.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Cominission
November 19, 1974
Page Two (2)
BLACK CANYON HILLS ADDITION;
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Mr. Paul Van Horn, representing Black Canyon Investors, appeared
before the Commission requesting approval of the preliminary plat
of Black Canyon Hills Subdivision. 1i
Secretary Hill read the following correspondence received regarding
the proposed subdivision:
Town of Estes Park Fire Department 11/19/74
Town Planner/Engineer Van Horn 11/19/74
Superintendent of Light & Power ! 11/01/74
Ernest G. Hartwell, Attorney | 11/07/74
Colorado Department of Health | 11/14/74
DMJM-Phillips.Keister | 11/18/74
Mr. Lynn Hammond, Attorney from Loveland, also representing Black^
Canyon Investors, appeared and discussed with members of the Commis
sion the comments and suggestions contained in the above mentioned
letters. Both he and Mr. Van Horn spoke to the Commission regarding
streets, sanitation, water lines, easements, etc.
After considerable discussion, it was [decided that the owners should
confer with Mr. Colwell of DMJM-Phillips.Keister to workout problems
contained in his letter of November 18, 1974. Mr. Hammond suggested
the,preliminary plat be resubmitted to the Commission at the next
regularly scheduled meeting after all potential problems had been
resolved. Mr. Hammond asked that he be notified if any new problems
should arise so that they too could be workedout prior to the
December meeting.
The Planning Coirmlssion, at Mr. Wagner's fu?9sstion'
letter from the Estes Park Sanitation District regarding the Blac
Canyon Hills Subdivision be obtained, j
17TH ANNUAL INSTITUTE FOK PLANNING OFFICIALS:
Chairman Prosser announced the 17th Annual Institute for Planning
S?iS“s to K hSd December 8th - 10th in the College Inn Conference
Center, Boulder, Colorado. i
4TH KEVISED SIGN CODE PKOPOSAL: [
Town Planner Van Horn reviewed the 4th| Re^ised SigJJg3°5°Blessman,
with the Commission and members of the audience. Mr'
representing the Estes Park Ketail Merchants Association, aPPeaJJd .
before the Commission in opposition to the proposed sign code, stating
thfp?eseSt sign code should be retained with minor revisions being
made.
representing Estes Park Accomodations Association,
IppLrefS4fo?r?hrBoSd and complimeiated them on the changes
S Ifthf4th revision, but stated the proposal still needed a
few minor revisions. I
Lois Schmidt, representing the Chamber; of Commerce,^appeared in favor
of retaining thePpresent eign code with minor revisione.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Planning Commission
November 19, 1974
Page Three (3)
Sign Code Proposal Con't.
Larry Zellner appeared speaking in favor of the 4th revised sign
code proposal and complimented the Commission on the fine job they
had performed in amending the proposal.
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Joan Emmett, of the Larimer County Planning Commission, appeared
making a couple of technical suggestions for the proposed sign code.
After discussion of minor revisions. Member Petrocine moved the
Commission favorably recommend the 4th Revised Sign Code Proposal
as amended this date to the Board of Trustees. Member Sager seconded
the motion. Upon roll call the motion passed by the following votes:
Those voting "Yes" Members Wagner, Petrocine, Sager, and Prosser.
meeting adjourned.