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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-06-11Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,June 11,2002 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 thel 1th day of June,2002. Meeting called to order by Mayor Prolem Doylen. Present:Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem Trustees Stephen W.Gillette David Habecker Lori Jeffrey-Clark Also Present:Randy Repola,Assistant Town Administrator Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Gregory A.White,Town Attorney Absent:John Baudek,Mayor and Jeff Barker,and G.Wayne Newsom,Trustees Mayor ProTem Doylen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.and,in union with Special Events Director Hinze,presented a plaque to Connie Boschen acknowledging her efforts as the founding coordinator for the Annual ‘Come Catch the Glow” Christmas Parade”from 1989 —2001.Ms.Boschen has relocated out of state and will no longer provide coordinator services for this event,and expressed her appreciation in receipt of the award,praised the support she received from Town employees, businesses,her personal support staff and family members,and all Santa Clauses. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TOWN BOARD COMMENTS On behalf of P.a.C.K.,Trustee Jeffrey-Clark presented an award to the Town for their continued financial contribution to the Estes Park youth. Mayor Prolem Doylen commented on current events:Quilt Show Conference and Summer Rodeo Series. 1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of): 1.Town Board Minutes dated May 28,2002. 2.Bills. 3.Committee Minutes: A.Community Development,June 6,2002: Special Events Dept.: 1.Centennial Car Show Venue Approval (Bond Park,Park Lane, Children’s Park Parking Lot),August 22,2003. Marketing Dept.: Board of Trustees —June 11,2002 -Page 2 1.Formation of the Estes Park Film Commission:Resolution 13-02, and Funding. 4.Estes Park Housing Authority,Special Meeting April 8,2002 and Regular Meeting April 10,2002 (acknowledgment only). 5.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,June 4,2002 (acknowledgement only). 6.Estes Valley Planning Commission,May 21,2002 (acknowledgement only). It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Habecker)the consent agenda be approved, and it passed unanimously .passed unanimously. IA.PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of): Mayor ProTem Doylen stated that if the Town Board,Applicant(s),Staff or the Public wish to speak on any of the three items listed below,a formal Public Hearing would be conducted as follows: A.Mayor —Open Public Hearing B.Staff Report C.Public Testimony D.Mayor —Close Public Hearing E.Motion to Approve/Deny 1.CONDOMINIUM MAP.Shops at Riverwalk East,Preliminary and Final Condominium Maps. 2.CONDOMINIUM MAP.Supplemental Final Condominium Map #1, Sunset Ridge. As there were no persons offering testimony on Items 1 and 2 above,it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Habecker)the Condominium Maps for the (I) Shops at Riverwalk East and (2)Sunset Ridge be approved,and it passed unanimously. 3.CONDOMINIUM MAP.As requested,Mayor ProTem Doylen opened the public hearing to consider the Miles Cottages Preliminary and Final Condominium Maps,Lot 1,Amended Plat of Lot 1,Hartland Subdivision,John and Sue Baptista/Applicants.Community Development Dir.Joseph presented the application:this condominium project is the conversion of an existing accommodations complex (19 units to 14 units,renting on a monthly basis)at Miles Cottages.The Applicant is proposing low-cost housing,and pertinent issues include water service line replacement and fire hydrant installation.The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary Condominium Map contingent upon seven conditions (contained in the Staff Report dated 6/6/02),and staff is recommending approval of the Final Condominium Map contingent upon:(1)submittal of and compliance with a revised Preliminary Condominium Map;and (2) Sheet 2 is to contain unit numbers on cross section B-B’,C-C’,D-D’, E-E’,and Section F-F’.Additionally,the bottom half of unit 1 is to be designated as “Unit 1”. Public Works Director Linnane confirmed the location of the existing water and sewer lines,and reviewed the following: a.Units 1 through 9 are currently serviced from two ¾”water lines that are cross-connected to the building.Cross-connections are Board of Trustees —June 11,2002 -Page 3 not allowed by either the Water Dept.or Health Dept. Standards,and must be removed. These units may experience low pressure due to the two 3/4” service lines.Standards for new development would require a 1-1/2”water line and tap. b.Water service for Units 10 through 14 are proposed from an existing 3/4”water service line,and this size is inadequate for five units;the tap and service line must be upgraded to 1”. Applicant’s representative Bill Van Horn confirmed that the Applicant has no objection to the 7 conditions;however,they do not agree with the two staff recommendations relating to domestic water and the ISO calculations.In summary,this proposal is not a new development,is a reduction of units,it is not precedent-setting,the Applicant is attempting to meet the low-income housing market by converting from overnight lodging to longer-term,this “older”property has been added- to over the years,all with appropriate and approved building permits and water taps;domestic water sizing is a function of demand.Mr. Van Horn believes today’s standards should be applied to new development projects,not to existing projects.It is not economically feasible to request the Applicant to install a fire hydrant as this installation was not included when Hwy.7 was reconstructed.In Mr. Van Horn’s opinion,the domestic water service lines for this project are adequate. John Baptista commented that much of his property is block construction,including the walls between the units;when Hwy.7 was reconstructed,it was the Town’s responsibility to install a fire hydrant for future use. Director Linnane responded that 4 fire hydrants were installed during the Hwy.7 reconstruction,and an attempt is made to install fire hydrants every 1,000’.The Water Dept.generated a low pressure complaint list of developments that exceed the allowable number of units on a ¾”service line.There are 17 developments similar to this sub-standard water service line proposal that are on the list.Staff anticipates that this development will eventually be on this complaint list if they do not increase the size of their service line.In summary, the Applicant has exceeded the standard for a 3/4”water line based on single-family dwelling units versus accommodation dwelling units. Fire Chief Dorman commented that his previous comments were based on calculations supplied by Van Horn Engineering and it is the Town’s responsibility to provide services that are consistent with generally accepted practices of today.In addition,if ISO standards are not upheld,the community’s fire ratings are subject to review. Trustee Habecker stated that if a 1”service line is extended to the southern 5 units,it should be large enough to accommodate the 9 units along the north property line if needed in the future.Additional discussion followed pertaining to project cost estimates and installation responsibility.Concluding all discussion,Mayor Prolem Doylen closed the public hearing.It was moved and seconded (Habecker/Gillette)the Miles Cottages Preliminary and Final Condominium Maps for Lot 1,Amended Plat of Lot 1,Hartland Subdivision be approved contingent upon the following: Board of Trustees —June 11,2002 -Page 4 1.The Applicant to meet all seven conditions recommended by the Planning Commission on the Preliminary Condominium Map. 2.Both conditions recommended by Staff for the Final Condominium Map. 3.A 50150 cost-share plan defined as the Town paying for one-half of the fire-hydrant project and the Applicant paying for installation of the domestic water line.Van Horn Engineering to provide engineering work. 2.ACTION ITEMS: 1.APPOINTMENT TO THE ESTES PARK URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY. Mayor ProTem Doylen submitted the name of Irene Little to replace Steve Jackson.Ms.Little would complete Mr.Jackson’s 5-yr.term,expiring 09/14/04. it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Jeffrey-Clark)Irene Little be so appointed to the Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority,and it passed unanimously. 2.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT. A.Estes Park Fire Ban.Ass’t.Repola commented on the Fire Bans announced by Governor Owens,the RMNP,and upcoming revision to the existing ban being prepared by Fire Chief Dorman (a public announcement is planned for June l2th) Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor ProTem Doylen adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk Susan L.Doylen,