HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Planning Commission 2023-06-20Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, June 20, 2023
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 the 20 day of June 2023.
Commission: Chair Matt Comstock, Vice-Chair Matthew Heiser, Howard
Hanson, Chris Pawson.
Attending: Chair Comstock, Vice-Chair Heiser, Commissioner Hanson,
Commissioner Pawson, Director Jessica Garner, Senior
Planner Jeff Woeber, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund,
Attorney Dan Kramer, Town Board Liaison Barbara
MacAlpine
Absent: none
Chair Comstock called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were approximately 14
people in attendance. Introductions were made. Director Garner announced that
Commissioner Elkins has resigned from the Commission, and Senior Planner Woeber
resigned his position with the Town effective Friday, June 23.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson) to approve the agenda. The motion
passed 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT Laura Rustin, 555 Devon Dr, asked if and when she should make
her comments.
Attorney Kramer stated that comments on 685 Peak View should not be taken now, and
comments on the new application, which is pending, will not be taken at this meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser) to approve the consent agenda. The
motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Pawson abstained.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Habitat on Raven Preliminary Subdivision Raven Ave Senior Planner Woeber
On May 16, 2023, this item was continued to the June 20 meeting. The applicant is
considering various options to move forward with the subdivision but has not
submitted any revised plans. It was requested by the applicant to continue this item
to the Planning Commission on July 18, 2023.
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson) to continue the item to July 18, 2023.
The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Pawson abstained.
2.685 Peak View Rezone from E1 to R1 Senior Planner Woeber
The applicant withdrew this item on May 25, 2023
The Commission accepted the withdrawal.
3.Townhome Subdivision 1069 Morgan Street Senior Planner Woeber
The applicants, Richard and Mary Kramer and Terry and Peggy Taylor, request
reconfiguring the condominium into two Townhome lots. The property is zoned R2.
Planner Woeber reviewed the staff report and recommended approval of the
request.
Public Comment: none
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Discussion: Adding language regarding internal lot lines was recommended. An
HOA is required, per code, to maintain common property and facilities.
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson) to forward a recommendation of
approval to the Town Board of Trustees according to the findings of fact
recommended by Staff. The motion passed 4-0.
4. Location and Extent Review 220 Community Dr. Senior Planner Woeber
The applicant requests approval to move and replace the water dispenser from its
current location to Community Drive within the Fairgrounds.
Public Comment: none
Discussion: Jacqui Wesley, Public Works, stated that both dispensers would be
in operation until the public gets used to the new location. It is unknown what will
happen regarding the current site on 4th Street. The new staging area is more
extended for the queuing of vehicles. Adding signage across the Street was
suggested to protect patrons of Stanley Park and the ball-field area.
The setback of 15 feet is not pertinent, even though it is being met. Per Jennifer
Waters, Community Drive is not a right-of-way; it is just a road in the middle of a
large parcel.
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson) to approve the Location and Extent
Review application according to the findings recommended by Staff. The motion
passed 4-0.
REPORTS:
Town Board Liasion McAlpine thanked Planner Woeber for his time on Town Staff.
Fee Study updates:
Ayres Associates are working on this and will have a recommendation in another month
or two. The main question is how much money the Town wants to recoup on
applications. During the Study Session, the Town Board suggested an 80-90% range,
with a per-item flat fee. Also being looked at are equity fees and how often to update the
fee schedule. Hanson cautioned not short-selling staff time. Heiser took a different
stance, noting that Staff salary includes time spent on projects.
Building Code adoptions:
The Town Board approved the 2021 Building Codes in May. It was noted that Estes
Park is the first jurisdiction in the State to adopt the Colorado model State Energy and
Electric Code. These codes will be adopted on January 1, 2024.
With the exit of Joe Elkins, there is an opening for a new Commissioner. An application
is posted on the website at estes.org/volunteering. The position is open until filled.
There being no further business, Chair Comstock adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
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Chair Comstock
Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary