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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 021-23RESOLUTION 21-23 APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A CULTURAL INSTITUTION USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW AT 415 WEST WONDERVIEW AVENUE WHEREAS, an application for an amendment to an approved use by S2 special review for a Cultural Institution (Stanley Home Museum and Education Center) was filed by the Historic Stanley Home Foundation (applicant); and WHEREAS, the subject property is addressed as 415 West Wonderview Avenue; and WHEREAS, the subject property is located within an E-1 (Estate) Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the Special Review was approved by the Town Board of Trustees on August 28, 2018 with the following conditions of approval: 1. The maximum group size for tours shall be 12 persons in any given group. No more than one group tour shall be on the property at any time, except occasional brief and incidental overlap at the beginning and end of a tour. 2. Operating hours shall be limited to 5.5 days per week with the exception of operations on holidays that may fall on a Monday, e.g. Labor Day. a. Monday — Closed (unless on a holiday) b. Tuesday -Saturday — 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. c. Sunday — 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 3. Special events hosted by museum may not extend past 8:00 pm, shall be limited to 50 people, shall not to be held outdoors, and a maximum of 2 special events per month shall be enforced. 4. Use of the property for private facility events, including weddings, shall not be permitted. 5. A conservation easement on parcels numbered 3524300025 shall be initiated within one year of closing by the Historic Stanley Home Foundation. 6. Additional landscaping shall add 1 tree for every 35 feet concentrated along the adjacent eastern driveway, installed and maintained per EVDC Chapter 7- Landscaping Requirements. 7. Original fencing shall receive routine maintenance. 8. On -site food preparation shall not be permitted. 9. The eastern driveway shall be removed and reclaimed and shall not be used for property access. During time of re -seeding of pavement/road base, a blockade shall be placed at the entrance from Wonderview Avenue to prevent access. 10.Shuttle service shall be required May 1 — October 31. 11.Onsite parking shall be limited to 11 parking spaces forADA parking and employee parking from May 1-October 31. 12.Dark Sky Compliant Lighting shall be required. 13.An initial annual review shall be given to the Planning Commission after one year of operation. Subsequent reviews may be at the request of the Estes Valley Planning Commission. WHEREAS, the applicant requests amending five of the thirteen conditions of approval (Nos. 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11) and requests adding a new condition (No. 14); and WHEREAS, a public meeting was held before the Estes Park Planning Commission on January 17, 2023, at the conclusion of which the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the amended conditions of approval with the following findings and condition of approval: Findings 1. Based on the EPDC's review procedures and applicable standards for this Amended S2 Special Review use, staff finds impacts will be minimal and therefore the use is allowable as proposed. 2. Adequate public facilities are available to serve the proposed project. 3. This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment. Condition of Approval The applicant shall provide the Town of Estes Park Community Development Department a written review of the Stanley Home Museum and Education Center "Cultural Institution" use. This review shall address the overall status and the impacts from the revisions approved in this Amended Special Review. This shall be provided to the Community Development Department no later than January 31, 2024, and staff will submit it to the Estes Park Planning Commission at their regular February 2024 meeting. WHEREAS, a public hearing, preceded by proper public notice, was held by the Board of Trustees on February 28, 2023 and at said hearing all those who desired to be heard were heard and their testimony recorded; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds the Amended Special Review use would meet all applicable and procedures, standards, and criteria as required within the Estes Park Development Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO: The 2018 approval of the S2 Special Review Use for a Cultural Institution at 415 West Wonderview Avenue is hereby amended, with the following Amended Conditions of Approval replacing the original Conditions of Approval: 1. The maximum group size for tours shall be 12 persons in any given group. One group tour shall be completed prior to another group tour beginning. However, there may be incidental overlap of groups on the property for gift shop visitation and the like. 2. Operating hours shall be limited to the following schedule: a. Monday — Closed (unless on a holiday or if a Special Event is scheduled) b. Tuesday -Saturday — 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. c. Sunday — 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 3. Special events hosted by the museum may not extend past 8:00 pm, and shall be limited to 50 people. A maximum of four (4) special events per month is allowed during the months of January through November. A maximum of eight (8) special events are allowed in December. One (1) outdoor special event per month is allowed, with a maximum of four (4) special events per calendar year. Any outdoor special event is applied to the monthly maximum allowable. The location of outdoor special events shall be limited to the upper driveway in front of the Stanley Home Museum and in front of the garage. No audio amplification is allowed. 4. Use of the property for private facility events, including weddings, shall not be permitted. 5. A conservation easement on parcels numbered 3524300025 shall be initiated within one year of closing by the Historic Stanley Home Foundation. 6. Additional landscaping shall add 1 tree for every 35 feet concentrated along the adjacent eastern driveway, installed and maintained per EVDC Chapter 7- Landscaping Requirements. 7. Original fencing shall receive routine maintenance. 8. On -site food preparation shall not be permitted. 9. The eastern driveway shall be removed and reclaimed and shall not be used for property access. During time of re -seeding of pavement/road base, a blockade shall be placed at the entrance from Wonderview Avenue to prevent access. 10.Tour guests may park in designated on -site parking, limited to parking areas designated on the approved Special Review Development Plan. Special Event attendees shall use shuttle service and shall not park on -site. 11.Onsite parking shall be limited to the 16 parking spaces as designated on the approved Special Review Development Plan. 12.Dark Sky Compliant Lighting shall be required. 13.An initial annual review shall be given to the Planning Commission after one year of operation. Subsequent reviews may be at the request of the Estes Park Planning Commission. 14.The applicant shall provide the Town of Estes Park Community Development Department a written review of the Stanley Home Museum and Education Center "Cultural Institution" use. This review shall address the overall status and the impacts from the revisions approved in this Amended Special Review. This shall be provided to the Community Development Department no later than January 31, 2024, and staff will submit it to the Estes Park Planning Commission at their regular February 2024 meeting. DATED this day of ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney , 2023. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Mayor