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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2021-09-28Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,September 28,2021 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Town Hall and Virtually in said Town of Estes Park on the 28th day of September,2021. Present:Wendy Koenig,Mayor Patrick Martchink,Mayor Pro Tern Trustees Marie Cenac Barbara MacAlpine Scott Webermeier Cindy Young lund Also Present:Travis Machalek,Town Administrator Jason Darnweber,Assistant Town Administrator Dan Kramer,Town Attorney Jackie Williamson,Town Clerk Absent:Trustee Carlie Bangs Mayor Koeing called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.and all desiring to do so, recited the Pledge of Allegiance.Mayor Koenig requested a moment of silence for the loss of Captain Rose and for his family members. AGENDA APPROVAL. It was moved and seconded (Younglund/Webermeier)to approve the Agenda,and it passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Christy Crosser/Grant Specialist announced the Walk to School Day on October 6,2021. Laurie Dale Marshall/EVICS Executive Director introduced Rut Miller/EVICS Family Development Coordinator.Ms.Miller advocated for community resources to be placed in Spanish to assist in the language barrier that exists. TRUSTEE COMMENTS. Trustee comments were heard and have been summarized:Recognized the month of October as Conflict Resolution month;a daily parking option should be considered for 2022;Blue Santa to continue in 2021;recognition of the customer services provided by the Police Auxiliary;a presentation on the merit of home rule at a future study session;a need for additional information on the current TABOR situation and how Town funds can be spent;CML held their 9gth annual meeting in which energy efficiency and ADA were topics of interest;the Estes Park Planning Commission approved an amendment for wireless communication facilities at their September 2021 meeting,discussed ADUs,and discussed incentives and creation of a RM-2 zone district to create additional workforce housing;CompPAC heard a presentation by-Museum Director Fortini on the history of the Town and mentioned most town issues are long standing issues,Estes began as a second home community,and completed a visioning exercise;Western Heritage to complete a financial report in November;the Parks Advisory Board contacted the Environmental Sustainability Task Force to offer assistance;dedication of the Women’s Monument at Riverside and Children’s Park;and a reminder to get vaccinated for COVID 19. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT. Administrator Machalek thanked the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office,Rocky Mountain National Park,Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and Laramie for their support during the recent event and tragic loss of Captain Rose. Board of Trustees —September 28,2027 —Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA: 1.Bills. 2.Town Board Minutes dated September 14,2021 and Town Board Study Session Minutes dated September 14,2021. 3.Estes Park Planning Commission Minutes dated August 17,2021 and Estes Park Planning Commission Study Session Minutes dated August 17,2021 (acknowledgement only). 4.Estes Park Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Minutes dated August 12, 2021 (acknowledgement only).Resolution 69-2 1 Contract for Holiday Lighting & Exhibits with Elevation Holiday Lighting for three seasons,first season 2021- 2022,$97,784,Budgeted Annually. 5.Letter of Support for a Grant Application to the Economic Development Administration for the Fall River Trail Project. It was moved and seconded (MartchinklWebermeier)to approve the Consent Agenda,and it passed unanimously. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1.LARIMER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT UPDATE. Public Health Director Gonzales provided an update on the current level of COVID 19 in the county.The more contagious Delta variant has increased the number of positive cases,increased the number of COVID patients in the hospital,and the percent of ICU utilization currently stands at 108%which continues to strain hospital resources.Those in the hospital with COVID are 90 to 93%unvaccinated.The Mu variant shows no indication that it can outcompete the Delta variant.He stated a higher percentage of vaccinated individuals correlates to fewer outbreaks and less hospital usage.Schools without mask requirements are 3.5 times more likely to have a COVID outbreak compared with schools with mask requirements.This indicates that masks are working to slow the spread of the Delta variant.Discussion followed on if and when individuals who have had COVID should get the vaccination; the efficacy of the vaccination among those already infected;the need to increase testing and which tests PCR versus binex should be used;the impact the flu season may have on the already strained hospital resources;15-20%of COVID patients pass away in the ICU and those that spend more than 15 days on a ventilator have long term health issues;and the cost of long term care and the financial impact. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS: 1.ACTION ITEMS: A.RESOLUTION 70-21.WINSLOW MINOR SUBDIVISION.621 PINEWOOD LANE,ELAINE WINSLOW.OWNER/APPLICANT.Planner Bergeron stated the applicant proposes subdividing a 2.5-acre residential property into two lots for residential use in the F-i zoning district.The current home would be located on the proposed Lot 2;a “no build”easement would preserve the views on Lot 2;and limits of disturbance on Lot 1 would preserve the existing trees on the lot.Planning Commission recommended approval of the Minor Subdivision at their August 17,2021 meeting.Jesse ReetzlCornerstone Engineering reiterated the owners are interested in building a home on the newly created Lot 1 and have identified a location that would remove 8 trees of the 300 on the property.It was moved and seconded (Webermeier/MacAlpine)to approve Resolution 70-21,and it passed unanimously. B.ORDINANCE 14-21 AMENDING CHAPTERS 4 AND 11 OF THE ESTES PARK DEVELOPMENT CODE REGARDING MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (CDi ZONING DISTRICT AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR-TALLER BUILDINGS.Director Hunt presented an ordinance to amend the Estes Park Development Code to allow Board of Trustees —September 28,2027 —Page 3 maximum building height to increase from 30 feet to 42 feet,and to provide for modest design standards (upper-floor step backs,building articulation, and similar measures)for taller buildings in the CD —Commercial Downtown zoning district.The proposed changes would allow a maximum height of 42 feet as a use by right providing for three story mixed-use development in the downtown corridor.The amendment could expand the capability for the development of workforce housing;expand capacity for commercial development and redevelopment;and increase the Town’s resilience in the event of a fire,flood,or other disasters. Discussion from the Board was heard and summarized:Trustee Younglund stated concern the amendment outlines the height increase could allow for workforce housing but does not make it a requirement in the downtown corridor;Mayor Koenig stated the amendment proposed could constrain development or redevelopment if—the inclusion of workforce housing is mandated;Trustee Webermeier commented other incentives should be considered outside of the proposed amendment to encourage the development of workforce housing in the downtown core;Mayor Pro Tem Martchink concurred with viable options such as density bonus or incentives to encourage the development of housing units;Trustee MacAlpine stated short-term rental housing would not be allowed through the proposed amendment to the height increase in the downtown core;and Trustee Cenac stated support for the redevelopment of properties to address and mitigate the fire risk downtown. Public comment in favor of the amendment was heard from Ron Wilcocks/County citizen and downtown business and property owner,RJ Haber/Town citizen and downtown business and property owner,Matt ComstocklTown citizen and Estes Park Planning Commissioner,Matthew Heiser/Town citizen and Estes Park Planning Commissioner,and Kent Smith/Town citizen.The proposed amendment directly addresses guidance outlined in the Downtown Master Plan to develop mixed use development in the downtown core;supports incentives for developers to include workforce housing;the additional height wou1 support the redevelopment of properties downtown and provide financial incentives through the creation of additional commercial opportunities;and address the Avalanche Consulting recommendations to redevelop the downtown commercial area. After further discussion,it was moved and seconded (Martchink/MacAlpine) to approve Ordinance 1 4-21,and it passed unanimously. Whereupon Mayor Koenig adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. kie Williamson,Town Clerk