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Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
•February 6, 1986
Commissioners;
Attending;
Also Attending
Absent:
Charles H. Phares, Anne K. Moss, Edward B. Pohl,
Milt Ericson, Lyle Frantz, Dale G. Hill,
J. Donald Pauley
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Moss, Pohl,
Ericson, Frantz, Pauley
Executive Director Art Anderson,
Technical Planner Bob Joseph, Secretary Heifner
Commissioner Hill
Minutes of the January 16, 1986 meeting were approved as presented.
COMMUNICATIONS
Director Anderson read a letter dated January 24, 1986, addressed to
Anderson, from Herb Wenger, Superintendent of Schools, Park School
District R-3 which was in response to EPURA1s inquiry regarding use
of the high school parking lot as an outlying lot for summer transit
system parking. The Board of Education has the following concerns:
1) Liability insurance.
2) Trash cleanup, storage and collection.
3) Cost of maintenance and upkeep of the parking lot.
a) the parking lot has a unique problem in that it is
constructed on a slope; thus automobiles which have a full
tank of gasoline have a tendency to leak gasoline out of the
filler pipe. The leaking gasoline deteriorates the asphalt
over a period of time, leaving small chuckholes. The other
related problem would be the need to restripe the lot more
often than is done currently.
Staff was directed to forward this letter to the Circulation
Committee.
COMMITTEES
Finance and Budget - Commissioner Pohl reported that a substantial
portion of the bond reserve fund has now been placed in a local
institution by our bond trustee. Central Bank of Denver.
Development - It was moved and seconded (Moss-Pohl) that the
February 5, 1986 Development Committee minutes be entered into the
record as read, and adopted by the Board. Motion carried.
Circulation - It was moved and seconded (Phares-Frantz) that the
January 31, 1986 Circulation Committee minutes be entered into the
record as read, and adopted by the Board. Motion carried.
LIAISON
Planning Commission - Commissioner Moss reported that the Planning
Commission met on January 21 to discuss the Haber—O'Riordan plan
regarding fees for parking. The Planning Commission decided, in
essence, not to change the zoning which presently exists.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Husky Property - Director Anderson read a letter from Mel Harris to
Anderson dated January 28, 1986, stating that Harris is
relinquishing the salvage rights to the building on the property
with the exception of the hoists and garage doors. Harris would like
to coordinate this with the salvage company. Commissioner Pohl
questioned whether the owner's option to sell the building, etc. had
expired. Director Anderson answered in the affirmative. Pohl
suggested that Staff obtain recommendations for a plan to dispose of
the Husky Station building.
NEW BUSINESS
Policy Statement - Reimbursable Expenses - It was moved and seconded
(Moss-Frantz) that the policy statement regarding reimbursable
expenses for EPURA commissioners (see Colorado Statute 31-25-105 2b)
be adopted. Motion carried.
Public Hearing - Review of Haber Center - Chairman Phares declared
the public hearing open and asked for Staff comments. Director
Anderson presented the proposed site plan and statement of intent
submitted by Thorp & Associates, architect for the project. Anderson
stated that all requirements for the review had been met and read
Staff's recommendation that this proposal for redevelopment be found
in compliance with the URA Plan.
Roger Thorp, Thorp & Associates, addressed questions raised in the
Staff report (proposed Phase I parking, handling and screening of
outdoor service storage, trash and utilities, colors for facade,
energy conservation features, treatment of entry ramps. Phase II
building height, current building square footage, and proposed uses
for an artisan courtyard). Thorp indicated that Phase II of the
proposal would remain flexible until a riverfront design plan has
been adopted by EPURA.
1) The proposal indicates double-loaded bay parking of 14 spaces.
Director Anderson noted that the space size is too narrow and is not
in conformance with the zoning standards.
2) Trash dumpsters will be screened.
3) Red brick (same hue as the street) will be used on the facade
exterior, along with tan stucco and dark greem trim.
4) Walls and roof will be insulated and future plans call for
upgrading the heating system.
5) Current building square footage is 8,008 sq. ft.
6) Entry ramp feature has not yet been designed.
7) Plans are for the artisan courtyard area to be utilized as an
artist's area, adding character and charm to the courtyard space.
Chairman Phares declared the public hearing closed. It was moved and
seconded (Pohl-Pauley) that the Haber Center proposal for
redevelopment be found in compliance with the Urban Renewal Plan.
Motion carried.
STAFF
Director Anderson read Judge Newton's order, declaring that Case
®5-CV-361 and 84-CV-1126 (both filed by Plaintiff) are frivolous and
groundless. EPURA's motion for attorney fees is denied.
The drive-up facility at 101 Cleave Street has again been advertised
for sale and to date, there has been no response. Director Anderson
will contact Bob Scott to see if he is interested and if not, the
building will be destroyed.
Upon Staff recommendation, it was moved and seconded (Pohl-Pauley)
that the final bill from Design Studios West, totaling $3,172.75
(for design of the football lot), be approved for payment. Motion
carried.
Director Anderson reported that request for proposals for the design
of a parking facility at 145 Cleave Street were mailed to three
local engineering firms on Monday, February 3rd.
Following discussion by the Board, it was determined to table the
issue of changing the URA meeting day and time.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned to Executive
Session to discuss property acquisition and celebrate a birthday.
Donna Heifner, Recbrding Secretary