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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION – TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
1:30 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
PUBLIC COMMENT. (Please state your name and address).
CONSENT AGENDA:
1.Planning CommissionMinutesand Study Session MinutesdatedJune 21, 2022
ACTION ITEMS
1. Rezone – Homes on Fish HatcherySenior Planner Woeber
2. Conditional Use Permit for ADU Senior Planner Woeber
3. Development Plan – Twin Owls Motel Senior Planner Woeber
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. CompPlan Update Director Garner
ADJOURN
NOTE: The Planning Commission reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda
was prepared.
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, ColoradoJune 21,2022
Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the PLANNING COMMISSION of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado.The meeting was held in the Town Board Room, 170
MacGregor Avenue in said town.
Commission:Chair Matt Comstock, Vice, Vice, Vice--Chair Chair Matthew Heiser,
CommissionersJoe Elkins, Elkins, Elkins, Howard HansonHoward HansonHoward Hanson, Janene
Centurione
Attending:Comstock, HansonHanson, , Heiser, Heiser, Heiser,
Also Attending:Director Jessica Garner, Senior Planner Director Jessica Garner, Senior Planner Director Jessica Garner, Senior Planner Jeff Jeff Jeff WoeberWoeberWoeber,
Planner II Planner II Town BTown Boaoard Liard Liard LiaisonisonisonBarbara Barbara Barbara MMMacAlpineacAlpineacAlpine,
Recording Secretary ing Secretary ing Secretary Karin SwanlundKarin SwanlundKarin Swanlund
Absent:Centurione, Centurione, ElkinsElkinsElkins
Chair Comstock called the meeting to order at called the meeting to order at called the meeting to order at 111:001:001:00 p.m p.m p.m. . .
This was the first meeting in the Boardroom for this Planning Commission.s was the first meeting in the Boardroom for this Planning Commission.s was the first meeting in the Boardroom
for this Planning Commission. Deputy
TownClerk Bunny BeeClerk Bunny BeeClerk Bunny Beers gave an overview on how to use the microphones and voting rs gave an overview on how to use the microphones and voting rs gave an
overview on how to use the microphones and voting
buttons for a live buttons for a live session.session.session.
Matt Ashby, t Ashby, the the consultant from Ayers Associates, introduced his team and began the consultant from Ayers Associates, introduced his team and began the consultant from Ayers
Associates, introduced his team and began the
slide presentation on the Missing Middle.slide presentation on the Missing Middle.slide presentation on the Missing Middle. Graham Smith frGraham Smith frGraham Smith from Multi.Studio
was virtually
present.present. The benefits of more housing optionsThe benefits of more housing optionsThe benefits of more housing options, how to get them, andwhat is“missing
middle” housing were discussed. Obstacles to attaining missing middle housing were middle” housing were discussed. Obstacles to attaining missing middle housing were middle” housing
were discussed. Obstacles to attaining missing middle housing were
also reviewed.also reviewed. To summarize, the power comes from To summarize, the power comes from To summarize, the power comes from putting moreunits on a smaller
lot, thus achieving the level of density and efficiency needed.lot, thus achieving the level of density and efficiency needed.lot, thus achieving the level of density and efficiency
needed.
A purpose and intent statement, guiding criteriapose and intent statement, guiding criteriapose and intent statement, guiding criteria, and what is appropriate will have to be
explored. Knowing the vision will help with the mechanicsKnowing the vision will help with the mechanicsKnowing the vision will help with the mechanicsof updating the Development
Code. The draft code amendment could be ready by August, with public engagement The draft code amendment could be ready by August, with public engagement
in October and the final draft available for a November meeting vote.
Chair Comstock adjourned the Study Session at 12:45p.m.
KarinSwanlund, Recording Secretary
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 21, 2022
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the ESTES PARK PLANNING
COMMISSION of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado.
Meeting held in said Town of Estes Park on the21day of June2022.
Committee:Chair Matt Comstock, Vice-Chair Matthew Heiser,
Commissioners Joe Elkins, Howard Hanson, Janene
Centurione.
Attending:Vice-Chair Heiser, Commissioner Centurione, Commissioner
Elkins, Commissioner Hanson, Director Jessica Garner,
Senior Planner Jeff Woeber,Planner II Alex Bergeron,
Planning Technician LJ Baur, Recording Secretary Karin
Swanlund,Town Attorney Dan Kramer, Town Board Liaison
Barbara MacAlpine
Absent:Centurione, Elkins
ChairComstock called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.0 p.0 p.m.m.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson/Hanson) ) totoapprove the agendaapprove the agendaapprove the agenda. T. The motion he motion he motion
passed 3-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT none
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVALCONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Hanson asked that the Large Vacation Home approval be moved to action Commissioner Hanson asked that the Large Vacation Home approval be moved to action Commissioner Hanson
asked that the Large Vacation Home approval be moved to action
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item one.
It was moved and seconded was moved and seconded was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser) (Hanson/Heiser) (Hanson/Heiser) to approve the to approve the to approve the amended consent
agenda. The motion passed agenda. The motion passed agenda. The motion passed 2-0,2-0,2-0,with Comstock abstaining.with Comstock abstaining.with Comstock abstaining.
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ACTION ITEMSACTION ITEMS
1.Large Large VVacation Home851 Peak View Dracation Home851 Peak View Dracation Home851 Peak View DriveDirector Garner
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Owner Drew Siroky, 851 Peak View Drive, explained that when he bought the fivener Drew Siroky, 851 Peak View Drive, explained that when he bought the fivener Drew Siroky, 851 Peak View
Drive, explained that when he bought the five-
bedroom home, it was approved for 12 occupants, but an occupancy of 10 was on the bedroom home, it was approved for 12 occupants, but an occupancy of 10 was on the bedroom home, it was
approved for 12 occupants, but an occupancy of 10 was on the
issued license. It was issued license. It was issued license. It was unununknowknowknown n n why this waswhy this waswhy this wasthe case, but he wanted to comply with the
regulations.
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It was moved and seconded was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser)to approve the Large Vacation home
and the motion passed 3-0.
2.Code AmendmentRemove RE-1 ZoningDirector Garner
Staff is seeking approval to amend both the Development and Municipal Codes to
eliminate the RE-1 Zoning District. Presently, only three parcels inside the Town are
zoned RE-1, none of which are zoned for single-family use.
The Purpose ofeliminating RE-1 zoning is twofold:
A)Remove a Zoning District that serves no useful purpose inside the Town of Estes
Park. It is a residential Zoning District that requires a 10-acre minimum lot size.
B)In an environment in which attainable and workforce housing is a critical need, it
is hard to see how a 10-acre lot, single-family-only Zoning District has a role to
play in the Town of Estes Park
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Planning Commission – June 21, 2022 – Page 2
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson)to recommend approval of the code
amendment in accordance with the findings as presented. The motion passed 3-0.
3. Rezone 800 Castle Mountain Road from RE-1 to R2 Director Garner
Staff requests to change the zoning of the Town-owned parcel from RE-1 to R-2 to
remove the defunct Zoning designation and reflect the surrounding zoning of the
adjacent properties. An additional rationale for the rezone request pertains to the
parcel's acreage, which currentlydoes not meet the development standards for RE-1.
RE-1-zoned sites require a maximum of one unit per ten acres, and the site acreage is
4.07 acres, which falls below the minimum threshold for development. The Town has no
intention to redevelop the parcel and anticipates the site being used indefinitely for
water storage.
It was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser )to recommend approval of the recommend approval of the recommend approval of the
Rezoning request in accordance with the findings as presented. The motion request in accordance with the findings as presented. The motion request in accordance with the findings as
presented. The motion
passed 3-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Director Garner gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan. A draft of the four Director Garner gave an update on the Comprehensive Plan. A draft of the four Director Garner gave an update
on the Comprehensive Plan. A draft of the four
chapters has been produced, is available on engageestes.org and will be reviewed bchapters has been produced, is available on engageestes.org and will be reviewed bchapters has been
produced, is available on engageestes.org and will be reviewed by
the CompPac and Estes Valley Planning Advisory Committee on Thursdaythe CompPac and Estes Valley Planning Advisory Committee on Thursdaythe CompPac and Estes Valley Planning Advisory
Committee on Thursday, , JuneJune23,
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2022, at 9:00 a.m. A fully vetted draft plan is scheduled for an August review. July 12 at 9:00 a.m. A fully vetted draft plan is scheduled for an August review. July 12 at 9:00 a.m.
A fully vetted draft plan is scheduled for an August review. July 12
will be a joint study session with the Town Board and the Planning Commission, with an will be a joint study session with the Town Board and the Planning Commission, with an will be
a joint study session with the Town Board and the Planning Commission, with an
update report given by Logan Simpson. The first week of August will be another update report given by Logan Simpson. The first week of August will be another update report given by Logan
Simpson. The first week of August will be another
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community event, facilitated by Restorative Justice, focused on items that create community event, facilitated by Restorative Justice, focused on items that create community event,
facilitated by Restorative Justice, focused on items that create
controversy, mainly the built environment and land use. ly the built environment and land use. ly the built environment and land use.
An overhaul of the Development Code will happen after the Comp Plan is completed. An overhaul of the Development Code will happen after the Comp Plan is completed. An overhaul of the
Development Code will happen after the Comp Plan is completed.
There is DOLA funding for thisThere is DOLA funding for thisThere is DOLA funding for this. . .
Planning Technician LauraJane Baur has taken over the CPAW project and will have an Planning Technician LauraJane Baur has taken over the CPAW project and will have an Planning Technician
LauraJane Baur has taken over the CPAW project and will have an
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update at the next meeting. update at the next meeting. update at the next meeting.
There being no further business, Chair Comstock adjournedThere being no further business, Chair Comstock adjournedThere being no further business, Chair Comstock adjournedthe meeting
at 2:30 p.m.
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Chair Comstock
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Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memo
To: Chair Matt Comstock
Estes Park Planning Commission
Through: Jessica Garner, AICP, Community Development Director
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: September 20, 2022
Application: Rezone from A-1 (Accommodations) to RM (Multi-Family Residential)
Town of Estes Park, Owner
America West Housing Solutions, Applicant/Owner’s Representative
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning Commission forward a recommendation
of approval to the Town Board of Trustees, subject to the findings described in the staff report.
Land Use:
Comprehensive Plan Designation: (Future Land Use): Institutional, Public/Semi-Public (INS)
Existing Zoning District: Accommodations, Low-Intensity (A-1)
Site Area: 21.8 Acres
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The applicant requests the Planning Commission review the proposed request, and open and
close a public hearing to consider and recommend approval of a “Zoning Map Amendment”
(Rezoning) of 21.8 acres from A-1 (Accommodations) to RM (Multi-Family Residential).
Location:
The property is located south of the intersection of Fall River Road (Highway 34) and Fish
Hatchery Road.
Background:
The Town of Estes Park has owned a 68 +/- acre property for many years. Although the Fish
Hatchery was destroyed in the flood of 1982, the site is referred to as the “Fish Hatchery”, and
contains the Historic Fall River Hydroplant Museum, as well as four residential structures used
for temporary staff housing. The majority of the property is undeveloped.
The Town of Estes Park sought a qualified Developer to help evaluate, plan, and implement the
development of the Fish Hatchery Property for workforce housing. The current project would be
development of multi-family rental units, with the potential for selective site amenities to attract
and retain workers in the Estes Valley area. Due to their financial capabilities and expertise
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buildingworkforce housing, AmericaWest Housing Solutions, a non-profit affordablehousing
development firm, was selected through a competitive bid process to partner with the Town and
help design the site in a multi-phased process. The Town does not plan to sell the land, but
rather retain ownership and enter into along-term ground lease with the development partner.
If approved, the historic Fall River Hydroplant, and the residence directly adjacent to it, will
remain onthe property and in use. The remaining Town-owned buildings may be demolished or
reusedas part of the new development.
Project Description:
The Town proposes to rezone 21.8acres of the total site’s68acres from A-1 to RM, which is
the first step in the process of entitlement to establish the Town’s first workforce housing project.
Defined as a housing unit in which at leastone adult household member is employed within the
boundary of the Estes Park SchoolDistrict R-3 for at least 30 hours per week year-round,
workforce housingrequiresverification of eligibility, whichis completedwhen a tenant initially
applies to live in workforce housing and on an annual basis throughthe Estes Park Housing
Authority.
The current A-1 Zoning does not allow for the multi-family use. RMis the onlyZoningDistrict in
the Estes Park Development Code(EPDC) that allows the necessary density bonus and
incentives for workforce housing, including an allowance to increase the building height from30
feet to 38 feet, and double the densityfrom eight units per acre to 16 units per acre.
Location and Context:
Project Location, Zoning
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Vicinity Map
Table 1: Zoning and Land Use Summary
C OMPREHENSIVE P LAN Z ONING U SES
S UBJECT P ARCEL Public/Semi-Public (INS)A-1 (Accommodations)Employee housing
N ORTH RE-1 (Residential Estate)UnincorporatedRMNP Facility, Undeveloped
S OUTH N/A (RMNP)N/AUndeveloped, Park
E AST R (Residential)Unincorporated, CountyResidential
W EST Public/Semi-Public (INS)A-1 (Accommodations)Museum
Project Analysis:
Pending approval of the proposed Zoning District change, detailed plans for the workforce
housing project will be finalized in the near future. Future steps for the project includea
Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plat and Development Plan that addressaccess, parking,
location and design of structures, drainage, water, wastewater, electric, landscaping, lighting,
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etc.The Estes Park Planning Commission and Town Board of Trusteeseach play a role in the
subsequent processes, which require one or more public hearings.
Review Criteria
All applications for text or Official Zoning Map Amendments shall be reviewed by the EPPC and
Town Board for compliance with the relevant standards and criteria set forth below and with
other applicable provisions of this Code. In accordance with Section 3.3D “Standards for
Review” of the EVDC, all applications for rezoning shall demonstrate compliance with the
applicable standards and criteria:
1. The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas
affected.
Staff Finding: One condition that exists in the Estes Park area is a shortage of workforce
housing. Undeveloped, RM-zoned property is nearly nonexistent. Under today’s
Development Code standards, RM zoning is necessary to develop workforce housing.
2. The Development Plan, which the proposed amendment to this Code would allow,
is compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the Comprehensive
Plan and with existing growth and development patterns in the Estes Valley.
Staff Finding: Staff has waived the development plan requirement per Section 3.3.B.1 of
the Estes Park Development Code:
“All applications seeking to amend this Code to allow a change from one (1) zone
district to a different zone district or seeking to amend this Code by changing the
permitted uses in any zone district shall be accompanied by a development plan.
This requirement may be waived by Staff if it finds that the projected size,
complexity, anticipated impacts or other factors associated with the proposed
development or subdivision clearly justify such waiver.”
The EPDC implies (erroneously) that a “rezoning development plan” is necessary in
order to determine whether a rezoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. In
fact, rezoning in and of itself is one of the legislative matters that should be reviewed for
Comprehensive Plan consistency.
The property is in the Fall River Sub-Area within the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendations for this Sub-Area that are applicable to the subject property include
the following key issues:
1. Due to the steep topography and Fall River floodplain, development
opportunities are severely limited within the planning area.
6. Hillside development must be evaluated to ensure that the quality of the
physical and visual environment is not negatively impacted.
11. It is important to maintain the vistas from Fall River Road in to RMNP
and from Fall River Road to Fall River itself.
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Chapter 6 of the Plan specifies, under Section 5.0 Housing, “Community Wide Land Use
Policies,” which include:
5.1 Encourage a variety of housing types and price ranges.
5.3 Establish a balanced program of incentives, and public and private
actions, to provide affordable housing.
The proposed rezoning is the first step to establish zoning on the subject property, which
can subsequently be developed consistent with these Land Use Policies.
Staff Finding: The proposed rezoning is compatible and consistent with the policies and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to
provide adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application
were approved.
Staff Finding: Service and utility providers have reviewed the rezoning application and
indicated they are able to provide adequate services to this site.
Reviewing Agency Comments: This rezoning application was referred out for agency
comments. Agency comments received were minimal, with no issues identified and no
recommendations for this stage of the project.
Public Comments:
Two neighborhood and community meetings regarding the workforce housing project were held
in mid-January and July 14, 2022 at the Hydroplant Museum adjacent to the Fish Hatchery
property. There were approximately 30 attendees. Staff discussed the rezoning and the project,
and answered numerous questions. Attendees both opposed and supported the project. There
was input and discussion of impacts including traffic, visual impacts, wildfire evacuation, etc.
Staff emphasized that the development was not being approved by the rezoning, and additional
review and approval processes would address such impacts in detail. Comments in support of
the rezoning noted the general shortage of housing in the Estes Park area.
In accordance with the notice requirements in the EPDC, notice of the Planning Commission
meeting was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, on September 2, 2022. Notice was
mailed to all required adjacent property owners on August 31, 2022.
Any comments submitted will be posted to: www.estes.org/currentapplications.
STAFF FINDINGS:
Based on the foregoing, staff finds:
1. The Planning Commission is the Recommending Body for the Zoning Map Amendment.
2. The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees is the Decision-Making Body for the Zoning Map
Amendment.
3. Adequate public/private facilities are currently available to serve the subject property.
4. This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for consideration
and comment.
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5.The Zoning Map Amendment application complieswith applicable standards set forth in the
EPDC.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment.
SAMPLE MOTIONS FOR THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT:
1. I move to forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Board of Trustees of the
Zoning Map Amendment application, to rezone 21.8 acres from A-1 to RM, according to
findings of fact recommended by Staff.
2. I move to continue the Zoning Map Amendment application to the next regularly
scheduled meeting, finding that … \[state reasons for continuing\].
3. I move to forward a recommendation of denial to the Town Board of Trustees of the
Zoning Map Amendment application, finding that … \[state findings for denial\].
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Statement of Intent
3. Map of Property, Area to be Rezoned
4. Applicant’s Zoning Map
5. Legal Description of Area to be Rezoned
6. Fish Hatchery Project FAQ
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Date: July 20, 2022
Mr. Jeff Woeber
170 MacGregor Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
RE: Homes at Fish Hatchery Rezoning Application Narrative
Introduction, Site History and Statement of Need
The Fish Hatchery property is a 68-acre lot located on the west edge of Estes Park at the base
of the Rocky Mountains. The property is currently in the town limits of Estes Park and is zoned
A-1 Accommodations. This application includes a proposed rezoning of the northeast 21.8
acres of this property to RM Multi-Family Residential to allow for a workforce housing
community. This narrative is a component of the Rezone Application, outlining the review
criteria for a rezone, and how this proposal aligns with these criteria.
The Estes Park Fish Hatchery is a historic site containing the original fish hatchery and
hydroelectric plant. The fish hatchery was built and opened in 1907, and the hydroelectric plant
was built in 1909. Both were in operation until 1982.
The Town of Estes Parkunderstands that workforce housing is necessary to sustain a stable,
year-round local economy. At the same time, the gap between income levels for local workers
and free market home prices and rents in the Estes Valley continues to widen. The situation
makes it increasingly difficult for many local workers to afford to live in the Estes Valley. The
Town believes that planning for the development of workforce housing is necessary to divert the
loss of such housing in the free market, as well as the lossof local workers who are unable to
afford housing in the Estes Valley. For these reasons, the Town and America West Housing
Solutions are partnering to construct workforce housing on the Fish Hatchery Property.
Standards for Review
The Estes Park Development Code outlines the process and standards for review of all rezone
applications. All applications for Official Zoning Map amendments are reviewed by the Estes
Valley Planning Commission (EVPC) and Board(s) for compliance with the relevant standards
and criteria set forth below and with other applicable provisions of the Development Code.
1.The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas affected.
Response:The Estes Park Housing Needs Assessment has identified workforce
housing as a priority for the town due to several factors that are making housing
unattainable to families and young/middle aged households that are the primary
workforce households (source: EPHA). The Town has identified this site as a viable
location for workforce housing and does not anticipate that accommodation uses are
likely to occur, therefore a rezone to RM Multi-Family Residential is necessary.
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2.The development plan, which the proposed amendment to this Code would allow, is
compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and
with existing growth and development patterns in the Estes Valley;
Response: The 1996 Comprehensive Plan discusses affordable housing and housing
diversity as important elements of the Town’s growth future. Chapter 2, Planning the
Valley’s Future, lists “Encouraging a range of housing opportunities” as one of the
primary broad goals of the Town’s plan. Chapter 6 also lists the need to encourage a
variety of housing opportunities as a community-wide policy for retaining permanent
residents from all sectors of the community. This chapter also discusses the need for
obtaining public and private funding for affordable housing opportunities. Therefore,
the proposed rezone to allow multi-family workforce housing on this property is
compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the Estes Park
Comprehensive Plan.
3.The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to provide
adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application were
approved.
Response: The Fish Hatchery property is currently within the Town Limits of Estes
Park, and services are available to serve the site if it is approved to be rezoned to RM
Multi-Family Residential.
Next Steps
Following public hearings and approval of this rezoning request, a subdivision application will
be submitted to finalize the property boundary. Preliminary designs will continue to be
developed and shared with the community for feedback. Based on comments received, the
design team will refine and present alternatives in order to reach a preferred design. The
preferred design will then be shared at a community open house and go through the approval
process, including a public hearing. Once approved, construction associated withthe 21.8-
acre parcel is anticipated to begin spring of 2024.
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PARCEL A
A PARCEL OF LAND BEING LOCATED IN THENORTH HALF OF THESOUTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 73 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN
OF ESTES PARK, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH CENTER SIXTEENTH CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16, AS
MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2" BRASS CAP STAMPED "U.S. GENERAL LAND OFFICE",WHENCE THE
CENTER QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16, AS MONUMENTED BY 2-1/2" BRASS CAP STAMPED
"GENERAL LAND OFFICE", BEARS NE, A DISTANCE OF 1275.75 FEET FORMING THE
BASIS OF BEARINGS USED IN THIS DESCRIPTION;
THENCEALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER,N 00°0, A DISTANCE OF
259.62 FEETTOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCEDEPARTING SAID EAST LINE,N 79°18'57" W, A DISTANCE OF 552.55 FEET;
THENCE N 78°56'23" W, A DISTANCE OF 7.24 FEET;
THENCE ALONG A NON-TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHTWITH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 12°11'03",
A RADIUS OF 551.70 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 117.32 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING AND
DISTANCE OF N 72°28'16" W, 117.10 FEET;
THENCE ALONG A COMPOUND CURVE TO THE RIGHTWITH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 11°52'23", A
RADIUS OF 551.70 FEET, AN ARC LENGTH OF 114.32 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING AND
DISTANCE OF N 60°26'33" W, 114.12 FEET;
THENCE S 00°37'00" W, A DISTANCE OF 467.37 FEETTO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE
NORTH HALF OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER;
THENCEALONG SAID SOUTH LINE,S 89°04'25" W, A DISTANCE OF 1,829.22 FEETTO A POINT ON
THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER;
THENCEDEPARTING SAID SOUTH LINEAND ALONG SAID WEST LINE,N 00°07'41" E, A
DISTANCE OF 1,263.62 FEETTO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER;
THENCEDEPARTING SAID WEST LINE AND ALONG SAID NORTH LINE,N 88°48'44" E, A
DISTANCE OF 866.83 FEET;
THENCEDEPARTING SAID NORTH LINE,S 01°11'16" E, A DISTANCE OF 415.06 FEET;
THENCE S 59°56'07" E, A DISTANCE OF 352.64 FEET;
THENCE N 87°06'25" E, A DISTANCE OF 190.56 FEET;
THENCE N 87°03'52" E, A DISTANCE OF 365.54 FEET;
THENCE S 81°52'31" E, A DISTANCE OF 83.38 FEET;
THENCE S 89°39'43" E, A DISTANCE OF 101.15 FEET;
THENCE N 68°42'43" E, A DISTANCE OF 103.19 FEET;
THENCE N 88°21'45" E, A DISTANCE OF 42.34 FEET;
THENCE S 77°09'28" E, A DISTANCE OF 99.23 FEET;
THENCE S 47°32'13" E, A DISTANCE OF 117.81 FEET;
THENCE S 63°54'02" E, A DISTANCE OF 34.34 FEET;
THENCE S 87°02'45" E, A DISTANCE OF 64.48 FEET;
THENCE N 82°49'41" E, A DISTANCE OF 104.02 FEET;
THENCE N 60°37'26" E, A DISTANCE OF 178.87 FEETTO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SOUTHWEST QUARTER;
THENCE ALONG SAID EAST LINE, S 00°30'34" W, A DISTANCE OF 423.78 FEET TO THEPOINT OF
BEGINNING.
CONTAINING AN AREA OF 2,017,578SQ. FT. OR 46.317ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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PARCEL B
A PARCEL OF LAND BEING LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16,
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 73 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF ESTES
PARK, COUNTY OF LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE CENTER QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 16, AS MONUMENTED BY 2-1/2"
BRASS CAP STAMPED "GENERAL LAND OFFI
CORNER OF SAID SECTION 16, AS MONUMENTED BY A 2-1/2" BRASS CAP STAMPED "U.S.
BASIS OF BEARINGS USED IN THIS DESCRIPTION;
THENCETO ALONG THEEAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST QUARTER,S 00°37'00" W, A
DISTANCE OF 187.82 FEET TOTHE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCECONTINUING ALONG SAID EAST LINE,S 00°37'00" W, A DISTANCE OF 404.52FEET;
THENCE DEPARTING SAID EAST LINE, S 60°37'26" W, A DISTANCEOF 178.87 FEET;
THENCE S 82°49'41" W, A DISTANCE OF 104.02 FEET;
THENCE N 87°02'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 64.48 FEET;
THENCE N 63°54'02" W, A DISTANCE OF 34.34 FEET;
THENCE N 47°32'13" W, A DISTANCE OF 117.81 FEET;
THENCE N 77°09'28" W, A DISTANCE OF 99.23 FEET;
THENCE S 88°21'45" W, A DISTANCE OF 42.34 FEET;
THENCE S 68°42'43" W, A DISTANCE OF 103.19 FEET;
THENCE N 89°39'43" W, A DISTANCE OF 101.15 FEET;
THENCE N 81°52'31" W, A DISTANCE OF 83.38 FEET;
THENCE S 87°03'52" W, A DISTANCE OF 365.54 FEET;
THENCE S 87°06'25" W, A DISTANCE OF 190.56 FEET;
THENCE N 59°56'07" W, A DISTANCE OF 352.64 FEET;
THENCE N 01°11'16" W, A DISTANCE OF 415.06 FEETTO A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
SOUTHWEST QUARTER;
THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, N 88°48'44" E, A DISTANCEOF 999.36 FEET;
THENCEDEPARTING SAID NORTH LINE,S 76°47'46" E, A DISTANCE OF 755.29 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING AN AREA OF 949,678SQ. FT. OR 21.802ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memo
To: Estes Park Planning Commission
Through: Jessica Garner, AICP, Community Development Director
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: September 20, 2022
Application: Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Stanton Peterson Revocable Trust, Owner
Lonnie Sheldon, Van Horn Engineering and Surveying, Inc., Applicant
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the Conditional
Use Permit Request, subject to the findings described in the staff report.
Land Use:
Comprehensive Plan Designation: (Future Land Use): Single Family Residential, E-1 (Estate)
Zoning District: E-1 (Estate)
Lot Area: 0.49 Acres
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The applicant requests the Planning Commission review the proposed request, and open and
close a public hearing to consider and approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to establish an
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in an E-1 (Estate) Zone District.
Location:
The property is located approximately 500 feet west of the southwest corner of the intersection
of Wonderview Avenue and Valley Road, addressed as 460 Valley Road.
Background:
In one action to address the workforce and affordable housing shortage in the Estes Park area,
the Town Board approved a Code Amendment to the Estes Park Development Code (EPDC) in
January 2022 to allow ADUs on most residential properties which previously prohibited them.
An ADU is defined in the EPDC as “…a second dwelling unit which is integrated either with a
single-family detached dwelling structure or with a detached accessory structure on the same lot
as the principal dwelling.”
Under the new regulations, a lot with residential zoning that is not at least 70% of the required
minimum lot size may have an ADU with approval of a CUP. This is the first application to be
processed under this new requirement.
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A Variance was approved by the Estes Park Board of Adjustment in April 2022, to construct the
subject ADU 2 feet from the northern property line, in lieu of the 25 feet required in the E-1 Zone
District. The ADU would be located above a detached garage.
Project Description:
The applicant proposes one structure with adetached garage andan ADUon the upper level.
The garage would be 800 square feet, and ADU would be 712 square feet in size. The
structure would be located directly north of the existing residence. The existing three-bedroom,
“ranch style” residence was constructed in 1913 and is 1865 square feet in size.
ADU Floor Plan:
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Location and Context:
Project Location, Zoning
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Vicinity Map
Table 1: Zoning and Land Use Summary
C OMPREHENSIVE P LAN Z ONING U SES
S UBJECT P ARCEL Single Family, E-1E-1 (Estate)Residential
N ORTH Single Family, E-1E-1 (Estate)Residential
S OUTH Single Family, E-1E-1 (Estate)Residential
E AST Single Family, E-1E-1 (Estate)Residential
W EST Public/Semi-Public (INS)A (Accommodations)Church
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Project Analysis
Review Criteria
Section 5.2.B.2.a.of the Development Code requires a legally-nonconforming lot that does not
have at least 70% of the required minimum lot area to “pursue Accessory Dwelling Unit approval
by application for a Conditional Use Permit”. The subject property is 0.49 acre in size, and is
zoned E-1. The minimum lot area requirement for E-1 is 1.0 acre.
Section 3.16 of the Development Code contains procedures and standards for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit, and staff’s comments are below:
§ 3.16 Conditional Use Permit
A. Procedures for Approval on Conditional Use Permit. Applications for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit shall follow the standard development approval process set forth in
§3.2 of this Chapter, except for the following modifications. Staff Comment: The
application is following the CUP approval process as prescribed.
B. Standards for Review. All applications for a Conditional Use Permit shall demonstrate
compliance with all applicable criteria and standards set forth in Chapter 5, "Use
Regulations," or Chapter 14, "Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)" of this Code, as
applicable, and the following requirement:
The application for the proposed Conditional Use Permits mitigates, to the maximum extent
feasible, potential adverse impacts on nearby land uses, public facilities and services and
the environment. Staff Comment: There are no Use Regulations specifically for
ADUs. The ADU would cause little or no adverse impact to nearby land uses, public
facilities and services, or the environment.
Reviewing Agency Comments: This CUP application was referred out for agency comments,
which were minimal, and no issues were identified and no recommendations received.
Public Comment:
Typically, a required neighborhood and community meeting is scheduled well in advance of an
EPPC meeting. An exception was made by staff for this project, as the ADU project complied
with all EPDC public notice requirements with the recent variance process. The neighborhood
and community meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2022. Staff has asked the applicant’s
representative to provide an overview of the September 19 meeting to the EPPC.
In accordance with the notice requirements in the EPDC, notice of the Planning Commission
meeting was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, on September 2, 2022. Notice was
mailed to all required adjacent property owners on August 31, 2022.
Any comments submitted will be posted to: www.estes.org/currentapplications.
Staff Findings:
Based on the foregoing, staff finds:
1. The Planning Commission is the Decision-Making Body for the Conditional Use Permit.
2. Conditions of approval are not necessary.
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3.Adequate public/private facilities are currently available to serve the subject property.
4. This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for consideration
and comment.
5. The Conditional Use Permit application complies with applicable standards set forth in the
EPDC.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Sample Motions:
1. I move to approve the Conditional Use Permit application, according to findings
recommended by Staff.
2. I move to continue the Conditional Use Permit application to the next regularly
scheduled meeting, finding that … \[state reasons for continuing\].
3. I move to deny the Conditional Use Permit application, finding that … \[state findings for
denial\].
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Statement of Intent
3. ADU Site Plan
4. ADU Floor Plans
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memo
To: Chair Matt Comstock
Estes Park Planning Commission
Through: Jessica Garner, AICP, Community Development Director
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: September 20, 2022
Application: Development Plan, Twin Owls Motor Lodge
Castle Peak Holdings, Owner
Craig Middleton, Applicant
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the
Development Plan application, subject to the findings described in the staff report.
Land Use:
Comprehensive Plan Designation: (Future Land Use): Accommodations (A)
Zoning District: Accommodations (A)
Site Area: 4.56 Acres
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The applicant requests the Planning Commission review the proposed request and open and
close a public hearing to consider and approve a Development Plan for upgrades and
expansion of a motel in an A (Accommodations) Zone District.
Location:
The 4.56-acre property is located west of the intersection of North St. Vrain Avenue (Highway
36) and Stanley Avenue, addressed as 700 North Saint Vrain Avenue.
Background:
The Twin Owls Motor Lodge was originally established in 1955 and contains a 40-room motel, a
four-plex structure that had been previously used as employee housing, a storage shed and a
pool. Existing structures total 19,863 square feet. The current owner is renovating the property
and has begun remodeling work that does not require Development Plan approval and falls
outside the scope of this request.
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The subject lot, and an adjacent lot(Lot 1 and 2, Little Prospect Mountain Addition) were
previously configured so the motel itself was bisected by an interior lot line. An amended Plat
was approved by the Town Board in late 2018, which adjusted the faultylot line to thecurrent
configuration. Despite the physicaladdress as 700 North St. Vrain Avenue, access to the
property isonlyfrom Stanley Avenue.
Project Description:
The Applicant proposes two new buildingstotaling 21,054 square feetwith 62 rooms, along with
eight new cabinstotaling 2800 square feet, to total 110 rooms throughout the site. The project
will involve upgrades to water, wastewater and electric infrastructure, additionalaccess, internal
circulation,parking areas, and landscaping. See attached Development Plan setand Review
Criteria below.
Location and Context:
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Zoning Map
Zoning and Land Use Summary Table
C OMPREHENSIVE P LAN Z ONING U SES
S UBJECT P ROPERTY Accommodations (A)Accommodations (A)Motel
N ORTH Public/Semi-Public (INS)CO (Outlying Commercial)ElectricalSubstation
S OUTH Residential (R)R-2 (Residential)Residential
E AST Office (O)O (Office)Medical Clinic
W EST Residential (R)E (Estate)Residential
Project Analysis:
Review Criteria:Depending upon the complexity of the project, this section may be a brief
summary of the standards of review or may involve a more detailed analysis of the standards
based upon issues relevant to any particular project.
1.Buildings and Lots The lot is described as Lot 1A,Amended Lots 1 and 2, Little
Prospect Mountain Addition. Following the renovations, there will be 40 pre-existing
motel rooms and 62 new rooms in two new buildings and eightcabins, for a total of 110
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Accommodation Units.The cabinswillbe 350 ± square feet in sizeand willnot have
kitchens. All structures comply with the EPDC 30-foot maximum building height
standard, measured according to the EPDC’s Rule of Measurement for height (Section
1.9.E). Accommodations zoning requires 1,800 square feet per unit, with proposed
Accommodation Units requiring 4.55 acres. The subject property contains 4.56 acres.
2.Landscaping The property contains a long-established hotel with a large number of
existing, mature trees and landscaping. The attached landscaping plan provides specific
detail of existing and new trees and shrubs. Most existing trees will be preserved. The
landscaping plan provides tables showing compliance with the various landscaping
requirements of the EPDC, Section 7.5. Staff finds the landscaping plan complies with
EPDC requirements as applicable.
3.Lot Coverage The maximum allowable lot coverage for development in the
Accommodations Zoning District, per the EPDC Section 4.4.C., is 80%. The applicant
has calculated 54.7% lot coverage for this project.
4.Water, Electric Water and electric service is provided by the Town of Estes Park
Utilities which has no objection to this Development Plan.
5.Fire Protection The applicant worked closely with the Estes Valley Fire Protection
District to ensure the motel facilities and access meet applicable fire code. All motel
facilities will be sprinkled. The District has approved the Development Plan, noting there
may be additional requirements to be addressed during the building permit review.
6.Sanitary Sewer The Estes Park Sanitation District provides wastewater service. The
applicant has revised the plans according to the District’s requirements. Additional
requirements are to be addressed during the building permit review.
7.Access, Parking Twin Owls has an existing driveway from Stanley Avenue, with
another “exit only” driveway proposed to the south, also from Stanley Avenue. The
applicant has worked closely with the Town Public Works staff to ensure both comply
with separation distance and other applicable standards. Waivers have been approved
by Public Works for the existing access, percentage of grade for the access, and
drainage related to the access. Additional parking areas are proposed for a total of 122
off-street parking spaces. Required handicap/van-accessible spaces, as well as bicycle
parking areas, are proposed. Parking for the site meets minimum EPDC requirements.
8.Exterior Lighting The project does not propose any new exterior lighting.
9.Comprehensive Plan The site is located within the “Fish Creek/Little Prospect Mountain
Planning Sub Area,” per Chapter 6, Community Wide Policies, of the Estes Valley
Comprehensive Plan. The Future Land Use Code for the subject property is
Accommodations (A). There are no specific recommendations regarding the
accommodations/motel use for this Sub Area.
Reviewing Agency Comments:
This application was submitted to reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment.
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The DevelopmentPlanhas gone through three reviews and resubmittals. The currentPlan
complies with Public Works, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District, Utilities, and the Estes
Park Sanitation District’s requirements.
Public Comments:
A neighborhood and community meeting, required by the EPDC, was held on November 9,
2021. Twenty attendees received information regarding the project. There were questions and
discussion regarding motel employees, motel design, traffic, access, parking, wildlife, the
restaurant, lighting, signage, and pedestrian access. The meeting was primarily informational,
with no attendees voicing opposition.
In accordance with the notice requirements in the EPDC, notice of the Planning Commission
meeting was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, on September 2, 2022. Notice was
mailed to all required adjacent property owners on , 2022.
Any comments submitted will be posted to: www.estes.org/currentapplications
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Staff Findings:
Based on the foregoing, staff finds:
1.The Development Plan complies with applicable standards set forth in the EPDC.
2.The Development Plan complies with the applicable goals and policies set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan.
3.The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for the Development Plan.
4.Adequate public facilities are available to serve the proposed projects.
5.This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for consideration
and comment.
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends approval of the Twin Owls Motor Lodge Development Plan.
Sample Motions:
1.I move to approve the Development Plan application, according to findings
recommended by Staff.
2.I move to continue the Development Plan application to the next regularly scheduled
meeting, finding that … \[state reasons for continuing\].
3.I move to deny the Development Plan application, finding that … \[state findings for
denial\].
Attachments:
1.Statement of Intent
2.Application
3.Development Plan (Architectural, Site Plan)
4.Development Plan (Cabin Detail)
5.Photo of Proposed Cabins
6.Development Plan (Landscaping Plan)
7.Development Plan (Civil Plans)
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plans for future development on the property located at 700 North Saint Vrain Avenue, Estes Park,
Colorado, 80517.The intent of the development is to renovate and reposition the existing motel
structures, which have been in disrepair for years, reducing the existing guestroom count by seven (7),
while adding Eight (8) new guestroom cabin structures and Sixty Two (62) new guestrooms in two new
buildings on the existing lot. The developmentplans are based on what is currently allowed within the
existing accommodation zoning code based on the lot size. The new cabins would be located on the
southwest portion part of the property, which is southwest of the existing buildings (Twin Owls Motor
Lodge).Thenewbuildingswithsixtytwo(62)newguestroomswouldbelocatedonthesoutheastportion
of the property, which is southeast of the existing buildings.
In addition to the new build structures mentioned above, CPH intend to add a kitchen and restaurant to
the existing public space (lobby structure) of the Twin Owls Motor Lodge, which will include interior and
outside seating located on a porch directly to the south of the building.It is acknowledged that a building
permit application (22-EP-0035) for the restaurant in the lobby structure has been On Hold pending
approval of the Development Plan.
Withthedevelopmentplanandthenewrestaurant,theparkingspaceswillbeincreasedfrom33existing
to 122total. A traffic study (previously submitted) has been completed which reflects the development
will have minimal impact on area streets.
Scoping of the existing sewer lines has occurred, per Town directive. Site staking modifications are
pending the acceptance of proposed design, unless directed to occur prior to acceptance, please advise
preference by the Town.
Ownership has elected to forego lighting at the new parking areas, instead maintaining a dark sky
approach. The building lighting is shown in the architectural plans to meet the code requirements.
Landscaping:
Nativeandwaterwiseplantsforrevegetation,landscapeareasaroundparkingandbufferzoneshave
been selected using the recommended plant list for Estes Valley. Existing trees are preserved,and
additional evergreens are strategically placed to screen the property and adjacent neighbors. All
disturbed slopes will be reseededwith nativeseedmixandrestored as natural-appearinglandforms.
Proposednative,evergreenbuffertreescostsareexpectedtobe$25,000formaterialsandinstallation.
The maintenance plan for landscaping includes installation of irrigation systems, horticultural care, and
regular monitoring of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs for needle loss and/or damage. Plant
material that has over 50% leaf or needle loss shall be replaced within the same growing season per
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CPH is excited to invest in reinventing and repositioning Twin Owls Motor Lodge into a destination that
travelers and locals will embrace and frequent, while celebrating everything that makes the community
of Estes Park so special. We look forward to presenting our concept during our pre-application conference.
Please see Twin Owls Development Check List Doc to help guide through the plans.
Warm Regards,
Craig Middleton
VP of Project Management
Beacon Bay Project Management | 6965 University Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32792 | 407-636-3232
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APPLICATION
Submittal Date:4/19/2022
Type of Application
Condominium Map
Boundary Line Adjustment
Development Plan
Preliminary Map
ROW or Easement Vacation
Special Review
Final Map
Street Name ChangeTime
Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Supplemental Map
Final Subdivision Plat
Minor Subdivision Plat
Amended Plat
Other: Please specify
General Information
Twin Owls New Build Hotel and Cabins
Project Name
Addition of 8 new Cabin structures & 62 new guestrooms at new buildings on existing lot
Project Description
700 N St Vrain Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Project Address
Lot 1A, Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2 of Little Prospect Mountain Addition, recorded January 11, 2019 at Reception No. 20190001789 County of Larimer, State of Colorado
Legal Description
2530 0 23300 1
Parcel ID #
Site Information
.236
198,520 SF. 4.56 ACRES
Lot SizeArea of Disturbance in Acres
R-1 & Accessory
Existing Land Use
R-1
Proposed Land Use
5
Existing Water Service TownWellNone Other (specify)
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Proposed Water Service TownWellNone Other (specify)
5
Existing Sanitary Sewer ServiceEPSDUTSDSepticNone
5
Proposed Sanitary Sewer ServiceEPSDUTSDSeptic
5
Is a sewer lift station required?YesNo
5
Existing Gas ServiceXcelOtherNone
A- Accomodations Highway Corridor
A- Accomodations Highway Corridor
Existing ZoningProposed Zoning
N/A
Site Access (if not on public street)
5
Are there wetlands on the site?YesNo
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Site staking must be completed at the time application is submitted. Complete?Yes No
Primary Contact Information
Craig Middleton
Name of Primary Contact Person
5585 Pine Ridge Road, Golden CO 80403
Complete Mailing Address
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Primary Contact Person isOwnerApplicantConsultant/Engineer
Attachments
5
Application fee 5
Digital Copies of plats/plans in TIFF or PDF format emailed to
5
Statement of intentplanning@estes.org
5 copies (folded) of plat or plan
11" X 17" reduced copy of plat or plan
Please review the Estes Development Code Appendix B for additional submittal requirements, which
may include ISO calculations, drainage report, traffic impact analysis, geologic hazard mitigation report,
wildfire hazard mitigation report, wetlands report, and/or other additional information.
Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 170 MacGregor Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517
Community Development Department Phone: (970) 577-3721 Fax: (970) 586-0249 www.estes.org/CommunityDevelopment
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Contact Information
Castle Peak Holdings
Record Owner(s)
228 Park Avenue South, Suite 35792 New York, NY 10003
Mailing Address
626 616-0864
Phone
Cell Phone
Fax
david@castlepeakholdings.com
Email
Craig Middleton
Applicant
5585 Pine Ridge Road, Golden CO 80403
Mailing Address
720-285-7627
Phone
720-285-7627
Cell Phone
Fax
craig@bbpm.com
Email
Electric Bowery, Ltd (Architect)
Consultant/Engineer
Mailing Address
720 Hampton Drive Venice, CA 90291
310 439-1771
Phone
303 888-9827
Cell Phone
Fax
Marissa@electricbowery.com
Email
APPLICATION FEES
For development within the Estes Town limitsSee the fee schedule included in
yourapplication packet or view the fee schedule online
ll requests for refunds must be made in writing.All fees are due at the time of submittal.
MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION
Article 65.5 of Title 24 of the Colorado Revised Statutes requires applicants for Development Plans, Special Reviews,
Rezoning, Preliminary and Final Subdivision Plats, Minor Subdivision Plats if creating a new lot, and Preliminary and Final
Condominium Maps to provide notice of the application and initial public hearing to all mineral estate owners where the surface
estate and the mineral estate have been severed. This notice must be given 30 days prior to the first hearing on an application
for development and meet the statutory requirements.
I hereby certify that the provisions of Section 24-65.5-103 CRS have been met.
Names:
David Rochefort
Record Owner PLEASE PRINT:
Craig Middleton
Applicant PLEASE PRINT:
Signatures:
04/18/22
Record Owner Date
04/18/2022
Craig Middleton
Applicant Date
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information and exhibits herewith submitted are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and that in filing the application I am acting with the knowledge and consent of the owners of the property.
In submitting the application materialsand signing this application agreement, I acknowledge and agree that the
application is subject to the applicable processing and public hearing requirements set forth in the Estes
Development Code (EDC).
I acknowledge that I have obtained or have access to the EDC,and that, prior to filing this application, I have had the
opportunity to consult the relevant provisions governing the processing ofand decision on the application.
The Estes Development Code is available online at:
http://www.estes.orDevCode
I understand that acceptance of this application by the Town of Estes Park for filing and receipt of the application fee by
the Town does not necessarily mean that the application is complete under the applicable requirements of the EDC.
I understand that this proposal may be delayed in processing by a month or more if the information provided is
incomplete, inaccurate, or submitted after the deadline date.
I understand that a resubmittal fee will be charged if my application is incomplete.
The Community Development Department will notify the applicant in writing of the date on which the application is
determined to be complete.
I grant permission for Town of Estes Park Employees and Planning Commissioners with proper identification access to
my property during the review of this application.
I acknowledge that I have received the Estes Development Review Application Schedule and that failure to meet
the deadlines shown on said schedule may result in my application or the approval of my application becoming null and
void. I understand that full fees will be charged for the resubmittal of an application that has become null and void.
Names:
David Rochefort
Record Owner PLEASE PRINT:
Applicant PLEASE PRINT:Craig Middleton
Signatures:
4/18/2022
Record Owner Date
Craig Middleton
4/18/2022
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Applicant Date
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