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NOTE: The Board of Adjustment reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda
was prepared.
AGENDA
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT – TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
9:00 a.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL.
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Board of Adjustment Minutes dated October 5, 2021
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Variance Request: 262 Fall River Lane Planner Bergeron
The Applicant seeks a seven-foot (7’) variance to the minimum front setback standard for
the E (Estate) zone district to permit the construction of a garage enclosure.
REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1.Comprehensive Plan
ADJOURN
Prepared 12/27/21
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 5, 2021
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the ESTES PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of the
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held virtually in said Town of
Estes Park on this 2 day of March 2021.
Committee: Chair Wayne Newsom, Vice-Chair Jeff Moreau, Board
Member Joe Holtzman
Attending: Chair Newsom, Vice-Chair Moreau, Board Member Holtzman,
Community Development Director Jessica Garner, Planner II
Alex Bergeron, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund, Town
Board Liasion Barbara MacAlpine
Absent: none
Chair Newsom called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. New Director Jessica Garner was
introduced.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Holzman) to approve the agenda. The motion
passed 3-0.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved and seconded (Moreau/Holtzman) to approve the Consent Agenda. The
motion passed 3-0.
VARIANCE REQUEST, Ward Minor Subdivision, Planner II Alex Bergeron
Planner Bergeron reviewed the staff report. The applicant, Habitat for Humanity, is
seeking a 10’ variance to the minimum lot width standard for the RM (Residential-
Multifamily) zone district to permit the subdivision of the Property into five lots, four of
which are 50’ wide and one which is 100’ wide and features a 50’ drainage easement.
The request is rooted in site challenges related to drainage and the existing sewer main
location; the costs of remedying would be very burdensome to the non-profit entity.
Staff recommended approval of the variance request.
DISCUSSION:
Joe Coop, VanHorn Engineering, explained that parking would be within the setbacks,
exceeding the requirements. David Emerson, Habitat for Humanity, thanked the Board
for their time and consideration of this project. Units will be income-restricted. Public
Works Engineer Jennifer Waters noted that Public Works is in support of this variance.
It was moved and seconded (Moreau/Holtzman) to approve the variance request as
written with the condition of setback certificates. The motion passed 3-0. draftPage 4
Board of Adjustment, October 5, 2021 – Page 2
REPORTS
Director Garner discussed the Comprehensive Plan update process. The committee
meets every two weeks, and things are progressing as planned. All documents, meetings
and handouts are available at engageestes.org.
There being no further business, Chair Newsom adjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m.
Wayne Newsom, Chair
Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary draftPage 5
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo
To: Chair Wayne Newsom
Estes Park Board of Adjustment (BOA)
Through: Jessica Garner, AICP, Community Development Director
From: Alex Bergeron, Planner II
Date: January 4, 2022
RE: Variance request regarding front setback for 262 Fall River Lane (“Richey
Variance”)
Objective:
Conduct a public hearing to consider and make a decision on a request for a variance to
Estes Park Development Code (EPDC) Table 4-2 to permit an eight-foot (8’) front
setback in place of the required 15’ front setback.
Location: Parcel 3526105010, legally described as LOT 10, AMD LOTS 10 & 10A,
ELKHORN CLUB ESTATES ADD AMD, EP and hereinafter referred to as “the Property”
(see also, Attachment 1: “Vicinity Map”).
Present Situation:
The subject Property, zoned E (Estate), is a multiple frontage lot, with the minimum front
setback of the zone district applying to the westerly, southerly and easterly property
lines. The setbacks for the lot are 10’ on the northerly (rear) property line (as
determined by the driveway access on the multiple frontage lot), 15’ on the westerly and
southerly property lines, and 25’ on the easterly property line (which borders arterial US-
34). The southerly property line is the subject of this variance request, and currently
features a structure encroachment. Fall River flows directly over the easterly portion of
the Property.
Proposal:
The Applicant seeks a seven-foot (7’) variance to the minimum front setback standard
for the E (Estate) zone district to permit the construction of a garage enclosure pursuant
to the elimination of an existing shed and existing carport structure, which encroach
into the front setback along the southerly property line (see Attachment 2: “Application
Form,” Attachment 3: “Statement of Intent,” and Attachment 4: “Proposed Site Plan”).
Review Criteria:
The Board of Adjustment is the decision-making body for this application. In accordance
with EPDC §3.6.C. (Variances – Standards for Review), applications for variances shall
demonstrate compliance with the applicable standards and criteria contained therein.
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Staff findings on these standards and criteria are outlined below:
§3.6.C.1: Special circumstances or conditions exist. Affirmative. The Property is a
multiple frontage lot, and must meet front setback standards on the westerly, southerly,
and easterly property lines. The Property may have been developed with the subject
southerly property line being considered a side lot line; as the existing carport is located
partially in the current setback area, and the street on that frontage has the unlabeled
street name “Fall River Stub,” and is inconsistently shown on maps.
Additionally, and importantly, the proposed location of the attached garage enclosure
places the use in a conveyance shadow of the floodway, which would help protect it and
reduces the regulatory burden that flood mitigation imposes. A significant portion of the
Property is in the regulatory floodway, given the flow of Fall River, as shown on
Attachment 4.
§3.6.C.2(a): Whether there can be any beneficial use of the property without the
variance. Affirmative. The property could be used for the proposed type of development,
as covered parking exists now, though the proposed enclosure could not be as easily
built elsewhere on the site – especially when considering the 30-foot river setback,
which relates to preservation of life and property.
§3.6.C.2(b): Whether the variance is substantial. Negative. Existing conditions of the
site include a setback encroachment and the proposed use is generally of the same
character.
§3.6.C.2(c): Alteration to neighborhood character/local detriment. Negative. The
proposed use is generally of the same character as what exists today.
§3.6.C.2(d): Adverse effect on the delivery of public services such as water and sewer.
Negative. The Property is adequately served by utilities and there would be no
disruption to utilities, according to the Estes Park Utilities Department.
§3.6.C.2(e): Whether the Applicant purchased the property with knowledge of the
requirement. Unclear.
§3.6.C.2(f): Whether the Applicant's predicament can be mitigated through some
method other than a variance. Affirmative. It seems possible to locate the proposed
development further back into the interior of the lot and remain within the front setback
and river setback, though this would require considerably more burdensome flood
mitigation activities; specifically, that the applicant's burden for meeting the 'no-rise'
condition required in the floodplain regulation is substantially less if the enclosure
occurs in the conveyance shadow.
§3.6.C.3: No variance shall be granted if the submitted conditions or circumstances
affecting the Applicant's property are of so general or recurrent a nature as to make
reasonably practicable the formulation of a general regulation for such conditions or
situations. Affirmative. The issues are site specific.
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§3.6.C.4: No variance shall be granted reducing the size of lots contained in an existing
or proposed subdivision if it will result in an increase in the number of lots beyond the
number otherwise permitted for the total subdivision. Affirmative. The size of the lot will
not change with this proposal.
§3.6.C.5: Variance shall represent the least deviation from the regulations that will
afford relief. Neutral. A lesser setback variance was initially requested, though the
current request (involving an additional two-foot deviation) represents a more desirable
condition in terms of natural hazard mitigation.
§3.6.C.6: No variance for non-permitted use. Affirmative. Garages, carports, and off-
street parking areas are permitted accessory uses in the E (Estate) zone district.
§3.6.C.7: BOA may grant conditions to ensure objectives are met. Acknowledged.
Reviewing Agency Comments:
This request has been routed to reviewing agency staff for review and comment.
Comments received were either neutral or in favor of the request (see Attachment 5:
“Agency Review Comments”). It should be explained that the application was routed for
review twice; first with a 10’ variance request on the subject property line and then an
amended request seeking an eight-foot (8’) setback, which is the application being
presented to the Board of Adjustment.
Public Notice:
A legal notice was published in Estes Park Trail-Gazette on December 17, 2021, and a
“Development Proposal Under Review” sign was posted at the Property prior to that
date. Adjacent property owners received mailed notice of the proposal.
Advantages:
• Approval of the variance will bring the Property into greater conformance and
allow a modification to an existing use within the best location on the site as it
relates to flood hazard mitigation.
Disadvantages:
• None identified.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the variance request.
Finance/Resource Impact:
N/A
Level of Public Interest:
Low. To date, no public comments have been received on this proposal.
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Sample Motion:
I move that the Board of Adjustment APPROVE the variance request, in accordance
with the findings as presented.
I move that the Board of Adjustment deny the variance, finding that [state findings for
denial].
I move that the Board of Adjustment continue the variance to the next regularly
scheduled meeting, finding that [state reasons for continuance].
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Application Form
3. Statement of Intent
4. Proposed Site Plan
5. Agency Review Comments
6. Evidence of Posted Notice
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OWNER&APPLICANTCERTIFICATIONAsOwner,IcertifytheinformationandexhibitsherewithsubmittedaretrueandcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandIamtherecordowneroftheproperty.IAsApplicant,Iherebycer1itthattheinformationandexhibitsherewithsubmittedaretrueandcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandthatinfilingtheapplicationIamactingwith(heknowledgeandconsentoftheownersoftheproperty.Insubmittingtheapplicationmaterialsandsigningthisapplicationagreement.IacknowledgeandagreethattheapplicationissubjectIctheapplicableprocessingandpublichearingrequirementssetforthintheEstesParkDevelopmentCode(EPDC).IacknowledgethatIhaveobtainedorhaveaccesstotheEPDC,andthat,priortofilingthisapplication,Ihavehadtheopportunitytoconsulttherelevantprovisionsgoverningtheprocessingofanddecisionon(heapplication.TheEstesParkDevelopmentCodeisavailableonlineat:https://www.municode.com/library/COfestes_valley/codes/developrnent_codeIunderstandthatacceptanceofthisapplicationbytheTownofEstesParkforfilingandreceiptoftheapplicationfeebytheTowndoesnotnecessarilymean(hattheapplicationiscompleteundertheapplicablerequirementsoftheEPOC.Iunderstandthatthisvariancerequestmaybedelayedinprocessingbyamonthormoreiftheinformationprovidedisincomplete,inaccurate,orsubmittedafterthedeadlinedate.IunderstandthataresubmittalfeemaybechargedifmyapplicationisincompleteTheCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentwillnotifytheapplicantinwritingofthedateonwhichtheapplicationisdeterminedtobecomplete.IgrantpermissionforTownofEstesParkEmployeesandMembersoftheBoardofAdjustmentwithproperidentificationaccesstomypropertyduringthereviewofthisapplication.IacknowledgethatIhavereceIvedtheEstesParkBoardofAdjustmentVarianceApplicationScheduleandthatfailuretomeetthedeadlinesshownonsaidscheduleshallresultinmyapplicationortheapprovalofmyapplicationbecomingnullandvoid.Iunderstandthatfullfeeswillbechargedfortheresubmittalofanapplicationthathasbecomenullandvoid.IunderstandthatIamrequiredtoobtaina‘DevelopmentProposalUnderRevieW’signfromtheCommnityDevelopmentDepartmentandthatthissignmustbepostedonmypropertywhere(isclearlyvisiblefromtheroad.Iunderstandthatthecornersofmypropertyandtheproposedbuilding/structurecornersmustbefieldstaked.Iunderstandthatthesignmustbepostedandthestakingcompletednolaterthanten(10)businessdayspriortotheEstesParkBoardofAdjustmenthearing.IunderstandthatiftheBoardofAdjustmentapprovesmyrequest,“FaIlureofanapplicanttoapplyforabuIldingpermitandcommenceconstructionoractionwithregardtothevarianceapprovalwithinone(‘I)yearofreceivingapprovalofthevariancemayautomaticallyrenderthedecisionoftheBOAnullandvoid.”(EstesParkDevelopmentCodeSection3.6.D)Names:RecordOwnerPLEASEPRINT:i//CLLI1f1<///t‘1ApplicantPLEASEPRINT:MJILB6L’1Signatures:RecordOwnerDate(0-—2Applicant_______________Dateic)—7’Z‘4ci—.,t.—.2n,Page 17
Concerningthepropertyat262FallRiverLane.Thisisarevisiontotheoriginalrequestfora10’setback.Theintentofthisvariancerequestistohavethefrontpropertylinetohavean8’setback.Thefollowingdescribescurrentsiteconditions:ThepropertyiszonedatFandhas15’frontand10’sidesetbacks.IthaspreviouslybeendecidedthatthefrontonFallRiverLaneis15’setbackbutalsotheside,anddrivewayaccessalsoshouldbeconsideredFrontwith15’setback.The15’setbackmakesthehousenonconforming,duetothe14’fromthepropertyline.Theattachedporch/carportandtheshedalsoarewithinthe15’setback.Itisthedesireofthehomeownertoeliminatethecarportandtheshedandbuildanattachedgaragethatcouldbebuiltonthefrontpropertylineandstayoutofthesetbackifthesetbackwere8’.Whenthehousewasbuiltitmayhavebeena10’setback.Thepropertyhasverylimitedpossibilitiestoaddanyadditionduetotheutilityeasementsthattakeupthemuchofthepropertytothefront,andtheriverisonthebackside.Wehaveprovidedaconveyanceexhibitoftheproposedgarage/storagebuilding.MichaelJAldrichAldrichBuilders970.481.4341CQMML!NLTmDEvELCrNfJPage 18
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12/16/21, 2:22 PM Town of Estes Park Mail - Application Comments: AMENDED Richey Variance (262 Fall River Lane)
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=f7fd0cc745&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-a%3Ar-8881897000541498114&simpl=msg-a%3Ar-28453731…1/3
Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>
Application Comments: AMENDED Richey Variance (262 Fall River Lane)
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Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 8:06 AM
To: Dan Wiedow <dwiedow@aldrichbuilders.com>
Cc: Michael Aldrich <maldrich@aldrichbuilders.com>, Planning commdev <planning@estes.org>
Good morning,
Your application for the AMENDED Richey Variance Request yielded the following comments after review:
Advisory Comments. These comments are intended for future consideration and no immediate action is necessary.
ESTES PARK PLANNING
“Please be advised that because of delays caused by the change of scope - and the need to review it - the Board
of Adjustment meeting will not be held in December. In order for the application to be heard at the January
meeting, submittal of complete and timely revisions will be necessary. If going to the January 4th meeting, proof of
posted signage is required by 5:00pm on Friday, December 17, 2021. Please submit time-stamped photographic
evidence of your "development proposal under review" sign posted at the subject property in accordance with the
rules set forth in EPDC §3.15.C. https://library.municode.com/co/estes_park/codes/development_code?nodeId=
CH3REPRST_S3.15GENOPR. Also note that because the BOA meeting will be virtual, a completed electronic
waiver form is needed. A blank is attached for your convenience, and it can be delivered to Planning any time prior
to the meeting."
ESTES PARK ENGINEERING
“Public Works strongly supports approval of the revised setback variance to 8' (rather than the previous 10'). The
revised proposed renovations fit in a Conveyance Shadow established in the floodplain regulations. The
applicant's burden for meeting the 'no-rise' condition required in the floodplain regulation is substantially less if the
enclosures occur in the Conveyance Shadow.”
ESTES PARK UTILITIES
“The Town of Estes Park Utilities Department has no objection to this requested variance. All Town utilities are
currently in place and will not be conflicting or disruptive as a result of this proposal.”
Action comments. Please make the changes outlined in the comments below and resubmit the relevant materials prior
to 5:00PM on Monday, December 6, 2021.
ESTES PARK PLANNING
“Property line classification. The statement of intent (SOI) requests that the subject property line be considered "an
actual side," but even with a variance for a reduced setback, the subject property line will remain a front property
line, being the location of site access and given that it parallels a public street. It is requested that the double-
frontage nature of the property be reflected in the application materials for clarity. Please revise the SOI and the
application form (variance requested section) to make clear that the subject property line is not a "side," but a front
property line. This can be achieved by referring to it, for example, as the "east-west front property line" or the "Fall
River Stub front property line." Fall River Stub is the official name of the street providing access to the site.
"Southerly property line" is also acceptable.
Site Plan. The original site plan, which did not show the location of the proposed garage, has been replaced by the
"Conveyance Exhibit," which does show the garage as requested. This site plan does not fully show the
requested setback lines, however. Please revise the site plan to show the requested 8' front setback line and also
the requested 30' river setback described in Estes Park Development Code (EPDC) §7.6.E. These can just be
added to the existing document. For clarity, though, please also revise the title of this document to "site plan." This
can just be a mark up to the existing document."
Thank you,
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- Alex Bergeron
Planner II
Community Development Department
Town of Estes Park
970-577-3729
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Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>Thu, Dec 2, 2021 at 2:59 PM
To: Dan Wiedow <dwiedow@aldrichbuilders.com>
Cc: Michael Aldrich <maldrich@aldrichbuilders.com>, Planning commdev <planning@estes.org>
Dan,
I have reviewed the resubmittal and things pretty much look good. The only oddity is that the site plan shows an "existing
10' building setback" on the southerly front property line which definitely does not exist. We know that is a 15'
setback, which was the reason you have sought a variance to begin with. I don't know why that was added - unless I am
missing something you wish to explain?
If there is no reason for the incorrect information, please remove that and resubmit the site plan...I know it is additional
work but I cannot in good faith bring an application that shows erroneous information like this. I'll need the revised and
hopefully final site plan by 5:00PM on Friday, December 10th in order to ensure this goes to BOA on January 4th. I
know that you are aware that we'll need that "development under review" sign up (and picture taken) by the 17th, also.
Alright...let me know of any questions. Thanks.
- Alex Bergeron
Planner II
Community Development Department
Town of Estes Park
970-577-3729
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Dan Wiedow <dwiedow@aldrichbuilders.com>Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 1:55 PM
To: Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>
Could you confirm the meeting date and time?
Will there be a meeting request email to all involved with the variance?
Daniel Wiedow
Aldrich Builders
1180 Graves Ave Unit B
Estes Park, CO 80517
Cell: 303-551-4514
Email: Dwiedow@aldrichbuilders.com
On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 8:06 AM Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org> wrote:
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Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 2:18 PM
To: Dan Wiedow <dwiedow@aldrichbuilders.com>
Hi Dan,
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I have reviewed the items you've delivered today and am prepared to put the variance request on the Board of
Adjustment agenda for Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom at 9:00am. The meeting
link will be available on the agenda, which will be posted on our website. Yourself, Mike A., and the property owner should
attend the meeting to be able to respond to questions and otherwise defend your application. There will not be a reminder
email, but you may feel free to reach out with questions for assistance. Karin Swanlund is your best contact for questions
about meeting participation. Remember that we must get the picture of the posted notice by the Dec. 17th deadline in
order to have the meeting.
- Alex Bergeron
Planner II
Community Development Department
Town of Estes Park
970-577-3729
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NOTICE
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., a virtual meeting will be held by the Estes Park Board of
Adjustment to consider an application for a setback variance for the property and purpose described
below.
Legal Description: LOT 10, AMD LOTS 10 & 10A, ELKHORN CLUB ESTATES ADD AMD, EP
Type and Intensity of Use: Applicant requests approval of a variance to allow an eight-foot (8’) front
setback in place of a 15’ setback for a multiple-frontage corner lot located in the E (Estate) zone district
and addressed 262 Fall River Lane.
Owner/Applicant: Shelly Richey/Aldrich Builders.
For more information, please visit www.estes.org/currentapplications or contact the Community
Development Department at planning@estes.org or 970-577-3721.
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