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Minutes of a .Regular...meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal Building in
said Town of Estes Park on the .
.day of OcioDe•r•,A.D.,19.
at regular meeting hour.
H.Bernerd DannelsMeetingcalledtoorderbyMayor
Present:Mayor H.B.Dannels Trustees:Robert L.Dekker,
Mayor ProTem
Susan L.Doylen,
Stephen W.Gillette
William J.Marshall,
Michael E.Miller,
Also Present:Gary F.Kiapliake,J.Donald Pauley
Town Administrator
Gregory A.White,
Town Attorney
Vickie O’Connor,
Town Clerk
Absent:None
Mayor Dannels called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.and
Administrator Klaphake presented a Plaque from Platte River Power
Authority acknowledging the Light and Power Department’s 50th
Anniversary.Mayor Dannels noted that the system was originally
purchased from PSC0 for $225,000 and that public power has provided
staffing,a budget,and strength to modernize.
PUBLIC INPUT.
There were no comments from the audience.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1.Town Board minutes dated September 26,1995.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Works,September 28,1995.
B.Community Development,October 5,1995.
C.Board of Adjustment,October 3,1995 (acknowledgement
only).
4.Motion to Withdraw:Final Plat of Tracts 96A and 96B,Placid
Lake Subdivision,J.R.and Rachael Preston/Applicant.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)the consent calendar be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
ACTION ITEMS:
l.A.E.V.R.P.D.18-Hole Golf Course Management Agreement -
Amendment.Administrator Klaphake reported on an Amendment to
the 18—Hole Golf Course Management Agreement -Section 15,
Term of Agreement,whereby the one—year renewal periods would
be amended to two—year periods.The Amendment will soon be
presented to the Recreation District for their approval.It
was moved and seconded (Gillette/Doylen)the Amendment to the
Management Agreement be approved,and it passed unanimously.
B.E.P.S.D.and Town Land Exchange -Replat Process.Public
Works Director Linnane briefed the Board on a land exchange
with the Estes Park Sanitation District whereby the District
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would own all of Lots 1A and lC and the Town would own all of
Lots lB and 2,Stanley Meadows Addition.Currently,the Town
and District own facilities on each other’s property.While
the Town would receive less acreage than the District,the
Town will be obtaining highway frontage property which has
increased value.The proposed configuration will place each
entity’s facilities on their own lot;however,this
configuration will require submittal to the Planning
Coimnission.It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Marshall)staff
be authorized to proceed with the Replat process to clarify
ownership,and it passed unanimously.
2.A.Amended Flat of Manske Subdivision,Glen &Margaret
Manske/Applicant.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.
Senior Planner Joseph reported that the Applicant is proposing
to divide the property to create two conforming lots large
enough for a duplex unit/lot.Planning Commission conditions
have been met with the exception that proof of inclusion (or
application for inclusion)in the NCWCD has not been provided.
Staff recommended the plat not be recorded until such proof
has been received.There being no public testimony,Mayor
Dannels declared the public hearing closed.It was moved and
seconded (Dekker/Marshall)the Amended Flat of Manske
Subdivision be approved,and it passed unanimously.
B.Amended Flat of Lots 20 and 21,Grand Estates Subdivision,
James Watson/Applicant.Mayor Dannels opened the public
hearing.Senior Planner Joseph noted that the Applicant is
proposing to adjust the interior lot line of Lots 20 and 21,
Grand Estates Subdivision to place all improvements (house,
garage and storage building)on one lot.Planning Commission
conditions have been met;however if an existing waterline
crosses the reconfigured boundary,it must be placed in an
easement-—staff will verify this detail.As the non
conforming lots are reversing,Planner Joseph noted that
consideration by the Board of Adjustment is unnecessary.
There being no further testimony,Mayor Dannels declared the
public hearing closed.It was moved and seconded
(Gillette/Doylen)the Amended Flat of Lots 20 and 21,Grand
Estates Subdivision be approved,and it passed unanimously.
C.Amended Flat of Lot 2,Murphy Subdivision,Habitat for
Humanity/Applicant.Trustee Gillette declared a “conflict of
interest”and stated he would not participate in discussion
nor vote.Mayor Dannels opened the public hearing.Staff
advised that the proposal is to create two lots to accommodate
a duplex and zero lot line.The Applicant is also requesting
an exception to Section 17.20.020 5.6.e.to reduce the
minimum lot area of 18,000 sq.ft.to 13,491 sq.ft.The Code
allows for a lot as small as 12,000 sq.ft.with assurance
that for at least ten years if the unit is sold,it would be
sold at a price of not more than 300%of the Larimer County
median family income.Attorney White has provided a covenant
to this affect and it will be recorded with the plat.
Planning Commission conditions have been addressed.Those
speaking in “favor”Mindy Klowden/Habitat Representative who
stated the lot split simplifies the process and that the
aforementioned covenant is also a Habitat requirement.There
being no further testimony,Mayor Dannels declared the public
hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Doylen)the
Amended Plat of Lot 2,Murphy Subdivision be approved,and it
passed by the following votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees
Dekker,Doylen,Marshall,Miller and Pauley.Those voting
“No”none.Those “Abstaining”Trustee Gillette.
D.Amended Flat and Rezoning Reguest for Lot 2,Tanton
Subdivision,Dave Tanton/Applicant.Mayor Dannels opened the
public hearing.Staff reported that the Applicant desires to
divide two lots into four,with all lots meeting the minimum
lot size requirement.There are three existing residences,
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and each residence will be placed on one lot.The remaining
lot will be reserved for future building construction.The
Applicant is also seeking rezoning from C-O Commercial to R-S
residential;however this request will first be heard by the
Planning Commission in October.The Improvement Guarantee has
been provided and all Planning Commission items have been
addressed.As there were no persons speaking in favor or
opposition to the proposal,Mayor Dannels declared the public
hearing closed.It was moved and seconded (Dekker/Marshall)
the Amended Plat for Lot 2,Tanton Subdivision be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
3.Presentation of Preliminary 1996 Budget Resolution.Pursuant
to established legal deadlines,Finance Officer Vavra read a
preliminary resolution identifying revenues and expenses for
the 1996 Budget.The Town Board will conduct a joint budget
meeting with EPURA October 25,and Town Board study sessions
are scheduled November 6 and 13.Staff anticipates the 1996
Budget will be adopted November 28.No further action was
required at this time.
4.Presentation of Parking Report -Trustee Pauley.Trustee
Pauley reported the Parking Committee held two public meetings
to obtain input regarding downtown traffic and parking.
Short—range solutions in order of ranking were:
Directional Signage -Parking and Destination.
Special Improvement District (SID)for Parking/Transit.
Use of the Knoll for Parking/Park/Picnic Area.
Outlying Parking with Shuttle.
Parking Structure over Weist Parking Lot.
Public Bicycles (free of charge).
Valet Parking.
Timed Parking Lots.
Incentive Payments/Employees.
Chamber of Commerce Parking.
Parking Map Handouts.
RMNP Signage.
Re-sign Highway 34.
Trustee Pauley anticipates submitting a parking proposal with
specific recommendations to the Town Board for their meeting
scheduled October 24.Trustee Pauley will contact the Chamber
of Commerce to ensure the Chamber is polling their membership
for additional input.Mayor Dannels expressed the Board’s
appreciation to Trustee Pauley for his work on this project.
5.Town Administrator’s Report:None.
Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting at 8:04 P.M.
Mayor Dannels convened the Housing Authority at 8:05 P.M.
1.Presentation of Preliminary 1996 Budget Resolution.Assistant
Administrator Widmer presented the preliminary resolution
identifying revenues and expenses for the 1996 Budget.The
review meets established legal deadlines,and no further
action is required at this time.
Acting upon staff’s request,it was moved and seconded
(Gillette/Doylen)the Board adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
land negotiations and it passed unanimously.There being no
further business,Mayor Dannels adjourned the meeting to Executive
Session at 8 06 P M ‘
H.B.Dannels,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk