HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2005-04-26Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, April 26, 2005
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 26t' day of April, 2005.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:
John Baudek, Mayor
Susan L. Doylen, Mayor ProTem
Trustees Richard Homeier
Lori Jeffrey -Clark
Chuck Levine
Wayne Newsom
Bill Pinkham
Also Present: Randy Repola, Town Administrator
Gregory A. White, Town Attorney
Jackie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk
Absent: None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all desiring to do so, recited
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Bauedek acknowledged the Noon Rotary Representatives and presented a
Proclamation announcing May 7, 2005 as "DUCKY RACE DAY." Don Widrig
introduced Quiltin T. Canvasback, race mascot, who presented the Town with a
commemorative starter duck.
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Habecker respectfully requested the Town Board end its practice of reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
None.
1. CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1. Town Board Minutes dated April 12, 2005.
2. Bills.
3. Committee Minutes:
A. Utilities, April 14, 2005:
1. Moraine/Elkhorn Intersection Traffic Light Painting, Estes Park Paint
& Decorating, Inc., $8,665.
2. Waiver of Water Tap Fee for Habitat for Humanity, 654 Halbach Ln.
3. Lease of 75 ac. ft. of Town -owned water rights to EVRPD and Park
R-3 School District.
B. Public Works, April 21, 2005:
1. East Riverside Culvert Repair Project, Insituform Technologies,
$35,000, budgeted item.
2. Annual Tree Replacement Project at Riverside Plaza, Phase I, Estes
Valley Home & Garden Center, Inc., $10,000, budgeted item.
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4. Estes Park Housing Authority, March 9, 2005 (acknowledgement only).
5. Estes Valley Planning Commission, April 19, 2005 (acknowledgement only).
6. Standard Agreement for Rental of Election Equipment with Larimer County.
Trustee Levine declared a conflict of interest with the Water Tap Fee Waiver for Habitat
for Humanity and requested Item 3.A.2 be voted upon separately, thus it was moved
and seconded (Doylen/Levine) all Consent Items excluding Item 3.A.2 be approved,
and it passed unanimously.
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom) Item 3.A.2 be approved, and it
passed with Trustee Levine Abstaining.
1A. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of):
Mayor Baudek opened the Public Hearing for the following Consent Agenda Items.
1. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. PRELIMINARY PLAT TIME EXTENSION:
1. Deer Ridge Subdivision, Amended Plat of Lots 3 and 4, Skoog
Subdivision, John Skoog/Applicant.
B. SUPPLEMENTAL CONDOMINIUM MAPS.
1. Supplemental Condominium Map #1, EPCO Condominiums,
Units 21 and 22, Lot 1, EPCO Subdivision, Dennis K.
Brown/Applicant — CONTINUED TO MAY 24, 2005.
2. Supplemental Condominium Map #4, Solitude II
Condominiums, Unit 5, Lot 2, Solitude Subdivision, Crystal
Creek Development, Inc./Applicant.
3. Supplemental Condominium Map #4, Solitude V
Condominiums, Unit 6, Lot 5, Solitude Subdivision, Crystal
Creek Development, Inc./Applicant.
4. Supplemental Condominium Map #3, Thunder Canyon
Condominiums, Building 1, Lot 22, Stanley Hills Subdivision,
Roy Johnson/Applicant.
There being no public testimony, Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing, and it was
moved and seconded (Doylen/Pinkham) all consent items be approved, and it
passed unanimously.
2. ACTION ITEMS:
A. Remaining portion of Block 7 Amendments to the Estes Valley
Development Code — First Reading Presentation. Director
Joseph noted that the Estes Valley Planning Commission has
recommended approval of the Block 7 Text Amendments,
specifically:
1. Changes to the "A" Accommodations District
2. Landscaping
3. Density Bonus for Attainable Housing
4. Adequate Public Facilities: Electricity
5. Geologic and Wildfire Hazards
6. Front Setbacks on Corner Lots and Double -Frontage Lots
7. Features Allowed in Setbacks
8. Street Lot -Line Setbacks and Setbacks for Double -Frontage Lots
9. Minimum Lot Width Requirements
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10. Revisions to Submittal Requirements
11. Minor Modifications
12. Development Plan Review
13. Building Separation
14. Separate Lot Determination
15. Sidewalk/Trails
16. Accessible Parking
17. Outdoor Seating
18. Wetlands and Stream Protection
19. Refuse Disposal
20. Exterior Lighting
21. Parking Spaces for Employee Housing
22.Single-Family Residential Exemptions
23. Minor Subdivision Review
24. Appendix B: Attachment A
25.Appendix B: Attachment B
26. Kennel Definitions
27.Appendix D
28. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Exemption
Director Joseph stated the proposed regulation for vacation
condominiums in the "A" Accommodations zoning district would limit the
use of commercial condominium units as principle residences.
Properties with current development plans or that have previously
condominiumized would be grandfathered. Legal nonconformities will
be allowed to continue and shall be determined on a per lot basis, based
on the overall development plan approval or condominium regime.
Property owners will have 1 year from the effective date of this code
amendment to classify their property as legal nonconforming on the
Accommodation Zoning District Grandfathering map filed in the
Community Development office. Proposed changes would not prohibit
future condominium conversions; however, the units would be restricted
to commercial use.
Trustee comments/questions were heard and summarized as follows:
a significant number of economic opportunities have been lost in "CO"
zoning district to multi -family development; the economic base must
be protected to keep property taxes low; questioned the intent of the
EVDC code language when it was drafted; a map of all grandfathered
properties should be posted in the Town Hall for property owners to
review prior to the public hearing on 5/24; could a property owner lose
their grandfathering status; condominium conversions are a
significant loss to the tax base and will increase the projected
population; a continued erosion of the sales tax base will lead to a
reduction of services; the town could see an increase in high density
residential areas with conversions and an increase in code
enforcement issues.
Staff stated the valley is reaching maximum build out of residential
properties; therefore commercial property must be protected from future
residential development. Assuming the current trend to condominiumize
continues, 88% of the existing accommodation units are at risk for
conversion to residential use. Grandfathering status would expire if: (1)
a condominium map/association was vacated/dissolved or (2) a property
owner removes all structures on a legal nonconforming lot.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) - The proposed change would allow the
percentage of the total volume of habitable living space (cubic feet) that
is placed below original grade to qualifiy as the percentage of total FAR
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that is exempt. The purpose of the FAR exemption is to encourage
good deuk]n, efficient land use, and minimize the visible off -site impact
of building bulk.
Trustee 0uylen requested avisua| aid bedeveloped tounderstand how
existing grade, below grade, vaulted ceilings, and slope would offaGtthe
FAR calculation.
Trustee Homeier stated FAR calculations would only apply to
commercial and multi -family developments and encourage
arch itectu/deve|npero to place more of the structure underground to
nydum* bulk.
Mayor Baudek announced the public hearing is scheduled May 24,
2005.
3. ACTION ITEMS:
1. LIQUOR LICENSING: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FROM EVRPD &
BHK82 TO EVRPD& WILLIAM AND bORRA|NECARTER, dbmHANGAR
RESTAURANT AT THE ESTES PARK GOLF COURSE, HOTEL &
RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE v/OPTiONAL PREMISE, 1080S.ST'
%'F&A|N AVE- Deputy Town Clerk Williamson presented the application
transferring the Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License to EVRPD and William
and Lorraine Carter, dbo Hangar Restaurant utthe Estes Park Golf Course.
Regarding required T.|.P.S. training. the Applicant must euuooaafu}|y
complete the course within G months of approval. It was moved and
seconded (Doylen/Lovino) the Transfer Application filed by EVRPD and
William and Lorraine Cedor. dbm HANGeR RESTAURANT AT THE ESTES
PARK GOLF COURSE for aHotel 0.Restaurant License be approved,
and itpassed unanimously.
2. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT: EVRPD & TOWN OF ESTES
PARK FOR THE YOUTH CENTER. The current |GAexpires O/Q/O5and m
new agreement has been written to continue operation of the Youth Center.
The EVRPD is responsible for all npenmdonu| costs and the Town agrees to
provide insurance for the building. The term is for five years beginning
0/0/05. Aathere were noaudience comments, itwas moved and seconded
(Ooy|en/Hnkham) the |GAxxith the EVRPD be approv*d, and it passed
unanimously.
3. CVB BUILDING CONSTRUCTION —GU&RA0TEEO MAXIMUM PRICE.
Business Development Director Pickering presented the Guaranteed
Maximum Price (3yNP)aafollows:
0.O00sq. ft. Visitors Center $1.275.000
130car parking lot $ 400.000
Project contingency and bonds $ 100.000
Total Project $1,775.008
Steve Lane, Basis Arohitectune, abated no significant alterations have
occurred to the architecture and presented updated knmgen of the building.
Two interior color schemes were presented that raptures the mountain lodge
ambiance prevalent throughout the building.
Tr ustee Homeier questioned what major changes had taken place from the
original design. Mr. Lane stated the design team eliminated certain
expensive detailing without compromising quality; new building codes allowed
for money saving changes; and the previously finished second floor will not
be finished.
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Director Pickering complemented the design team on their efforts to provide a
final design that meets the budget and function of the CVB.
David Habecker spoke in favor of the project.
Funding is budgeted in the 2005 Community Reinvestment Fund. It was
moved and seconded (Newsom/Levine) the GMP for the Visitor Center be
approved, and it passed unanimously. Mayor Baudek questioned the
timeframe for construction. Mr. Lane informed the Board a building permit
application has been submitted to the Building Department and it should be
approved within a few weeks; construction mobilization should commence
shortly thereafter. The building will be complete by the end of this year.
Director Pickering suggested a tentative groundbreaking date of May 20tn
4. APPOINTMENT OF IKE EISENLAUER TO THE ESTES VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION, REPLACING RICHARD HOMEIER, 4-YR.
TERM, EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2008. Mayor Baudek requested
approval of the appointment of Ike Eisenlauer to complete the 4-yr. term
vacated by Richard Homeier. Mr. Eisenlauer is a graduate of the CIA. It was
moved and seconded (Doylen/Pinkham) Mr. Eisenlauer be so appointed
with his term expiring 9/31/08, and it passed unanimously.
5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Administrator Repola reviewed the 3 logos currently used by the Town; the
Longs Peak mountain scene, bighorn sheep and EP/tree developed by
EPURA. The current official Town seal is a solitary tree. The objectives of a
logo are brand recognition, memorable, and value. Therefore, Staff
recommends the EP/tree logo be used for signs, Letterhead, business cards,
and marketing.
Trustee comments were heard and summarized as follows regarding the
EP/tree logo: how does the logo connect with Estes Park and the experience;
the logo is crisp, contemporary and clean; blends in with the street sign and
can not be distinguished from the lettering; each logo serves a function:
EP/tree for economic development, bighom sheep for public works and
Longs Peak mountain scene for administration; perhaps the softer mountain
image could be incorporated with the corporate EP/tree image; the economic
development consultant to be hired by Goal Team #1 could give the Town
direction on a logo; the logo does not make an emotional connection and is
too corporate. Discussion will continue and no further action was taken.
There being no further business, Mayor Baudek adjoumed the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
ohn Baudek, Mayor
J kie Williamson, Deputy Town Clerk