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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1988-02-18BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority -February 18, 1988 Commissioners: Attending: Also Attending Absent: Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt Dale Hill, Pieter Hondius Vice-Chairman Pauley, Commissioners Pohl Ericson, Godbolt, Hill, Hondius Pep Petrocine, Milan Dickinson, A1 Sager Cindy Wagner/River Park Plaza Associates Dennis Reinke/Architect Executive Director Anderson Secretary Heifner Chairman Phares Minutes of the February 4, 1988 meeting were approved as prepared. It was moved and seconded (Pohl—Ericson) that the bills be approved for payment. Motion carried. TREASURER'S REPORT Copies of the January 1988 financial report were distributed to the Board, whereupon Commissioner Pohl requested that the report be accepted into the record. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Director Anderson read a letter from Larry Pierce/Estes Silver & Gold, dated February 4, 1988 informing the Board of his plans to move Estes Silver & Gold from its present location at 172 East Elkhorn Avenue and requesting reimbursement for moving expenses, as well as business loss incurred during the period that he is not open. In a Staff letter dated February 8, 1988 to Mr. Pierce, the Board noted that according to Colorado State Law, EPURA can pay for moving expenses, but not for loss of goodwill or profit. Mr. Pierce has acknowledged receipt of this letter and upon his request, the Relocation Committee will meet with him to discuss relocation expenses. NEW BUSINESS Renovation of Outdoor World - A1 Sager presented revised drawings of the building's proposed renovation, along with a color rendering of the project. Building design will utilize materials such as used brick", a heavy cedar shake roof and rough sawed, wavy-edged cedar siding, giving the building an antique, western motif. Vice-Chairman Pauley noted the Board's appreciation for the time and effort expended to inform the URA of these proposed renovation plans. EIkhorn AvenuePublic Hearing - Redevelopment Plans for 164-184 E (Riverside Plaza Building) Director Anderson reported that the Authority has reached an agreement with River Park Plaza Associates for sale and ,Q. „ redevelopment of the Riverside Plaza Building located at 164-184 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado. In order to facilitate timely completion of construction, the proposed redevelopment plans are being reviewed by the URA, prior to sale of the building. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) that the February 17, 1988 Development Committee minutes be accepted into the record. Motion carried. Vice-Chairman Pauley declared the public hearing open. BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority - February 18, 1988 - page two Dennis Reinke/Architect for River Park Plaza Associates explained the updated plans, noting that considerable time has been spent on trash enclosures and meter concealment. He added that the project's general contractor is Western States Construction with Mike Aldrich acting as contracter coordinator. Subcontractors will be from Loveland and Estes Park. Mr. Reinke stated that construction is ready to proceed as soon as the agreement is approved by the Board, and sale of the property is finalized. Vice-Chairman Pauley declared the public hearing closed. Director Anderson presented Staff's report on the redevelopment plans for this building, noting that the river corridor facade responds nicely to the park/plaza area. Staff recommends the Board find this redevelopment in compliance with the Plan. It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Hondius) that, based upon the Development Committee minutes. Staff's recommendation, and the presentation by River Park Plaza Associates, the redevelopment plans for the Riverside Plaza Building located at 164-184 E. Elkhorn Avenue be found in compliance with the Plan. Motion carried. Director Anderson announced a special URA Board meeting on Monday, February 29, 1988 at 8:30 a.m., at which time the Board will consider approval of the agreement between the River Park Plaza Associates and the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority. A property closing is anticipated shortly thereafter. STAFF In an attempt to coordinate EPURA's efforts with the State Highway Department, Director Anderson has requested input regarding the West Elkhorn streetscape project. CDOH District Engineer A1 Chotvacs will be in Estes Park next Wednesday to walk the site and meet with Staff to discuss the road's layout. Director Anderson has made an informal request that, should the CDOH consider widening this section of West Elkhorn Avenue, the Department pay for the extra pavement cost. Despite harsh winter weather, the river corridor project is on schedule. Director Anderson informed R. C. Heath Construction that all areas adjacent to the Boyd Building, as well as Outdoor World, are off-limits to construction while these buildings are under renovation. The URA will meet with the Board of Adjustment at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 1988 to request a variance for the east wall setback of the Riverside Plaza Building, following by a 2:00 p.m. Public Works Committee meeting to review the building's proposed roof overhang encroachment. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Donna Heifner, Sec^tary