HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Estes Park Planning Commission 2023-06-20This meeting will be streamed live and available on the Town YouTube page at www.estes.org/videos
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consideration during the agenda item and added to the final packet.
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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION – TOWN OF ESTES PARK
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
1:30 p.m.
AGENDA APPROVAL
INTRODUCTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.Planning Commissioner and Staff resignations
PUBLIC COMMENT items not on the agenda (Please state your name and address).
CONSENT AGENDA
1.Planning Commission Minutes dated May 16, 2023
ACTION ITEMS
1. Preliminary Plat Habitat on Raven Senior Planner Woeber
Proposed five-lot subdivision Continue to a date uncertain
2. Rezone 685 Peak View Senior Planner Woeber
Proposal to rezone a 7.62-acre property from E-1 Estate to R-1 Single-Family
Residential Project withdrawn by Applicant
3.Townhome Subdivision 1069 Morgan Street Senior Planner Woeber
Proposal to subdivide an existing duplex into two townhome lots.
4.Location and Extent Review 220 Community Dr. Senior Planner Woeber
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NOTE: The Planning Commission reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda
was prepared.
Proposal to relocate the water dispenser located on 4th Street to Community
Drive.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Planning fees study update Director Garner
2. Building Codes adoption Director Garner
ADJOURN
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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 16, 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 16 day of May 2023.
Commission: Chair Matt Comstock, Vice-Chair Matthew Heiser,
Commissioners Joe Elkins, Howard Hanson, Chris Pawson.
Attending: Chair Comstock, Vice-Chair Heiser, Commissioner Hanson,
Director Jessica Garner, Senior Planner Jeff Woeber,
Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund, Planning Technician
LauraJane Baur, Attorney Dan Kramer, Town Board Liaison
Barbara MacAlpine
Absent: Elkins, Pawson
Chair Comstock called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. There were approximately 90
people from the public in attendance. Commissioner Pawson recused himself from this
meeting due to his location to the subject property.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Heiser/Hanson) to approve the agenda. The motion
passed 3-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT Dick Spielman, 584 Audubon Street, asked what the elected
officials and town leadership think of citizens' concerns and feels the Town Government
ignores them. There is civil discord and a lack of confidence in the citizens.
John Guffey, 561 Chapin Lane, is concerned with the Town's future and the quality of life.
Participation makes a difference in democracy. He asked that the Town step back from
exploiting people and the environment for financial gain and recognize the ecological and
economic unity.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser) to approve the consent agenda. The
motion passed 3-0.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Habitat on Raven Preliminary Subdivision Raven Ave Senior Planner Woeber
It was requested to continue this item to the June 20 Planning Commission meeting.
It was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser) to continue the item to the June 20,
2023, Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed 3-0.
2.685 Peak View Rezone from E1 to R1 Senior Planner Woeber
The Applicant proposes to create single-family residential lots at a size and density
that can be relatively affordable. The current zoning designation, E-1 (Estate), has a
minimum lot area requirement of one acre, and the Applicant proposes rezoning the
property to R-1 (Single-Family Residential), which has a minimum lot area
requirement of 5,000 square feet. The Applicant has submitted a concept plan for a
subdivision, contingent upon approval of the rezoning request, which proposes 26
lots total, with two lots approximately ¼ acre, four lots approximately ½ acre, and the
20 remaining lots smaller than ¼ acre. The 20 smaller lots are designated as
workforce housing.
Three neighborhood and community meetings regarding the rezoning project were
held. There was input and discussion of impacts, including traffic, visual impacts,
wildfire evacuation, etc.
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Staff recommended approval of the proposed Zoning Map Amendment.
Discussion: Applicant Frank Theis commented on the project, reviewing his proposed
concept plans. The total of 26 lots is considerably less than the original 39. Traffic and
drainage reports will be submitted with the preliminary plat.
Public Comment: Letters from the public not in attendance will not be allowed to be
read out loud, per the Chair.
Those speaking against the Rezone proposal were: Mark Hewitt, David Caddell, Walt
Borneman, James Poppitz, Jonathan Hager, Margaret Greene, Rex Poggenpohl, Jan
Scott, Carol Peterson, Jerry Jacobs, Jed Eide, Tom Kaszynski, Susan Kaszynski, Larry
Bader, Dana Fritz, Mike Bryson, Kristine Poppitz (for Stephanie Pawson), Kristine
Poppitz, Rebecca Urquhart, Trudy Hewitt (for Joe Dowdy), Duane Hudson, Scott
Kimball, Trudy Collar, Steve Randall, Don Smith.
Summarized reasons:
Too expensive for workforce housing, not compatible land use, not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, change of conditions is not economically based, spot zoning is
illegal, thousands of citizens against this, shows support to special interests that are not
the majority, biased staff report, develop the property as it is zoned, too much reliance
on the Housing Study, previous owners are heartsick over this proposal, why not
consider the zone districts between E1 and R1 (E and R), homes were purchased with
the understanding that surrounding lots were one acre, what is the purpose of Zoning at
all if that changes, the difference in the proposal and the Prospect Mountain Subdivision
homes is that the existing homes average 2,500 square feet on lots averaging 14,700
square feet, over 1100 signatures and 235 pages of public comments against this.
Paul Brown spoke in favor of the Rezone proposal, stating that numerous existing multi-
family subdivisions blend well throughout Town.
Discussion:
Attorney Kramer explained that spot zoning is not tied to review criteria; therefore, the
zoning request is not spot zoning. The areas affected are left to the judgment of the
Commission and Board as to whether or not it meets the review criterion.
Vice-Chair Heiser believes there have been changes in conditions, thus warranting the
rezoning of this property.
Woeber explained that, per the EPDC, the criteria for any development in R1 zoning is
attainable housing with 150% of AMI and is a requirement of this zoning request. Theis
disagreed with this statement, reading from the EVDC section 11.4.C. Commissioner
Comstock asked about a continuance due to the discrepancies discussed above.
Commissioner Hanson favors attainable and workforce housing, but the proposed
zoning change could allow up to 50-60 lots on this property which is a concern.
There could be a way to address restrictions on R1 zoning to keep the number of lots to
30. Attorney Kramer stated that the Commission could recommend approval with
conditions.
Chair Comstock asked what the changes of condition are for this request. Planner
Woeber answered that it was primarily the ongoing shortage of workforce housing.
Comstock noted that the workforce in Estes Park would likely not be able to afford the
houses planned for this property.
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Tying the Preliminary Plat to the Rezone is an option for the Commission to consider.
To offer single-family homes with yards and sidewalks, smaller lots are needed for
affordability, which is the flexibility R1 zoning allows.
It was moved and seconded (Hanson/Heiser) to continue the Zoning Map
Amendment application item to the June 20, 2023, Planning Commission meeting.
The motion passed 3-0.
The Commission concluded that continued written and live comments would be allowed
at the next hearing.
REPORTS:
Staff attended the Growing Water Smart Workshop at the YMCA, discussing ways to
conserve water, watershed management, water supply and stormwater management.
CPAW regulations update, including the approved plant list, with Headwaters
Economics’ help, will be discussed soon.
The Community Development office is under construction and when complete, will
provide a better experience for customers.
Building Code adoptions will be going to the Town Board on May 23.
Missing Middle code updates are temporarily on hold and will resume when time allows
or via a special meeting date.
Hanson asked about the state of the revised floodplain maps. Jennifer Waters could
speak on this at a later meeting.
The RFP for the Development Code update and an update to the Fee Schedule are
forthcoming.
Heiser thanked the staff for their work in these difficult situations.
There being no further business, Chair Comstock adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
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Chair Comstock
Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary
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Memo
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
To: Estes Park Planning Commission
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: June 20, 2023
RE: Continuance, Raven Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, Inc. (Owner/Applicant)
Staff Request:
On May 16, 2023, the Planning Commission continued this Preliminary Plat application to their June 20,
2023 meeting. The applicant is considering various options to move forward with the subdivision but
has not submitted any revised plans at this time.
Staff recommends the Raven Subdivision Preliminary Plat be continued to a date uncertain.
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Memo
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
To: Estes Park Planning Commission
From: Jeffrey Woeber, Senior Planner
Date: June 20, 2023
RE: Withdrawal of Rezoning Application: 685 Peak View Drive, Application to Rezone
7.62 Acres From E-1 (Estate) to R-1 (Single-Family Residential).
Frank Theis, CMS Planning & Development Inc. (Owner/Applicant)
Staff Request:
On May 16, 2023, the Planning Commission continued this rezoning application to their June 20, 2023
meeting. However, the applicant has withdrawn the application and intends to submit a revised
rezoning proposal. The email from the applicant is attached.
Attachment: Email From Applicant. 5/25/2023
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Karin Swanlund <kswanlund@estes.org>
REZONING 685 PEAK VIEW
1 message
Frank Theis <ftheis3@gmail.com>Thu, May 25, 2023 at 6:45 PM
To: Jessica Garner <jgarner@estes.org>, Jeff Woeber <jwoeber@estes.org>, Karin Swanlund <kswanlund@estes.org>
Jessica & Jeff,
I am withdrawing my rezoning request for 685 Peak View Drive. Please remove my project from the June 20th Planning
Commission agenda.
Thanks,
Frank Theis
CMS Planning & Development
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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: June 20, 2023
Application: Kraemer/Taylor Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Richard and Mary Kraemer (Owner/Applicant, Unit A)
Terry and Peggy Taylor (Owner/Applicant, Unit B)
Craig Stirn, Law Office of Craig Stirn (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): Neighborhood Village
Existing Zoning District: R-2 (Two-Family Residential)
Site Area: 0.54 Acre
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The Applicant requests the Planning Commission review the proposed Preliminary
Subdivision Plat to create two “Townhome” lots in an R-2 (Two-Family Residential)
Zoning District.
Location:
The property is legally described as the Morgan Street Condominium Map, within Lot 32
of the Fort Morgan Colony Subdivision. It is located approximately 300 feet west of the
northwest corner of the intersection of Morgan Street and South Saint Vrain Avenue.
Background:
The subject property contains a duplex, which according to Larimer County Assessor’s
records was constructed in 1985. At that time, a Condominium Map was processed and
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recorded, creating two condominium units. This was well before the Estes Valley
Development Code and associated rezoning in 2000.
The Condominium Map created the two units, with General Common Elements (GCE)
and Limited Common Elements (LCE) on a 0.54-acre lot. Rather than using the
property according to the Condominium Map, the owners have agreed to use the
property as two separate lots divided generally in the middle, with fences separating the
yards. This informal agreement has been in place for several years.
Project Description:
The Townhome Subdivision will reconfigure the condominiums into two lots, consistent
with the use of the duplex property. Although the current owners have long agreed with
the arrangement and layout that is in place, having a plat recorded for consistency with
the property lines is necessary, if one or the other condominium unit were to change
ownership. The existing duplex and improvements have been in place since the mid-
1980s and no new development is proposed.
The Townhome Subdivision provisions of the EPDC, within Section 10.5.H., have been
applied to similar situations in dividing an existing duplex into two Townhome lots.
Location and Context:
Project Location, Zoning
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Vicinity Map
Table 1: Zoning and Land Use Summary
Comprehensive Plan Zone Uses
Subject
Site Neighborhood Village R-2 (Two-Family
Residential) Residential
North Suburban Estate E (Estate) Residential
South Suburban Estate E (Estate) Residential
East Neighborhood Village R (Residential) Residential
West Suburban Estate E (Estate) Residential
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Properties surrounding the subject property are developed with single-family
residences, with one condominium duplex similar to the applicant’s located to the
southeast.
Project Analysis
Review Criteria
The EPDC Section 3.9.E. requires “All subdivision applications shall demonstrate
compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in Chapter 10, “Subdivision
Standards,” and all other applicable provisions of this Code.” Upon recommendation by
the Planning Commission, the Preliminary Plat will go to the Board of Town Board of
Trustees for action, along with the Final Townhome Subdivision Plat. The Final Plat is
not reviewed by the Planning Commission.
Depending upon the project’s complexity, this section may be a brief summary of the
standards of review or may involve a more detailed analysis of the criteria based on
issues relevant to any particular project. Staff emphasizes this Townhome Subdivision
contains an existing duplex and no further development is proposed on either lot.
1. Lots. The existing duplex was approved on the Morgan Street Condominium Map,
recorded in the records of the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder at Reception
No. 86008901, on 02/21/1986. This Condominium Map created the two units with
area designated as General Common Element (GCE) and Limited Common
Element (LCE), access easements for an adjacent property, and utility easements.
The current Townhome Subdivision proposal is to create two lots. Lot 32A is
16,246 square feet and 32B is 17,451 square feet in size. The existing easements
are also included on the plat.
The Townhome Subdivision provisions in the EPDC, under Section 10.5.H.,
require the Townhome project to comply with the underlying zoning district. A
duplex requires a minimum lot area of 27,000 square feet. The total area of the
combined property is 33,697 square feet, although the duplex was constructed well
before adoption of the Estes Valley Development Code in 2000. Section 10.5 H.
allows each individual townhome unit to be on a smaller lot, subject to approval of
the Decision-Making Body. Staff is recommending the EPPC forward a
recommendation of approval to the Town Board of Trustees with the smaller lot
size for each townhome unit..
2. Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is designated as Neighborhood
Village in the Estes Forward Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. This
category "contains medium to higher density single family residential organized in
a more compact development pattern…” The subdivision and existing duplex units
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are consistent with the surrounding area and with the recommendations of the
Estes Forward Comprehensive Plan.
3.Water, Electric. The Town of Estes Park currently provides water and electric
service to the two proposed lots, with easements in place on the subdivision plat
that are acceptable and approved by the Town Utilities Department.
4.Sanitary Sewer. Sewer service is provided by the Estes Park Sanitation District
(EPSD). Revisions to easements were made to the preliminary plat as requested
by the District. A shared expense document for a common sewer line was
reviewed and approved, and with that the subdivision proposal is “acceptable to
the District.”
Reviewing Agency Comments:
The preliminary plat application was referred out for agency comments. Agency
comments were received by staff, which have been addressed with the revised plat
submittal (attached). There are no outstanding issues.
Public Comments:
A neighborhood and community meeting regarding the project was scheduled and
noticed per EPDC requirements, with no attendees.
In accordance with the notice requirements in the EPDC, notice of the Planning
Commission meeting was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, on June 2, 2023.
Notification was mailed to all required adjacent property owners on May 30, 2023.
Staff has received no inquiries or opposition at this writing.
Any comments submitted will be posted to: www.estes.org/currentapplications.
Staff Findings:
1.The Planning Commission is the Recommending Body for the Townhome
Subdivision Preliminary Plat.
2.The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees is the Decision-Making Body for the
Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat. Town Board approval of a Townhome
Subdivision Final Plat is also necessary to subdivide the property.
3.The minimum lot area for each of the two proposed Townhome lots does not
meet the minimum lot area for the R-2 Zone District, but is allowable under
Section 10.5.H. of the EPDC. The proposed lots will not cause any adverse
impact to the surrounding area.
4.Adequate public/private facilities are currently available and in place to serve the
subject property.
5.This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for
consideration and comment.
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6. The Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat application complies with applicable
standards set forth in the EPDC.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Kraemer/Taylor Townhome Subdivision Preliminary
Plat.
Sample Motions:
1.I move to forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Board of Trustees
of the Kraemer/Taylor Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat, according to
findings of fact recommended by Staff.
2.I move to continue the Kraemer/Taylor Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat
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 Kraemer/Taylor Townhome Subdivision Preliminary Plat application, finding
that … [state findings for denial].
Attachments:
1.Application
2.Statement of Intent
3.Preliminary Plat
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Condominium Map
Preliminary Map
Final Map
Pre-App
Development Plan
Special Review
Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Final Subdivision Plat
Minor Subdivision Plat
Amended Plat
Project Description
Lot Size Area of Disturbance in Acres
Proposed Land Use
Town Well None
Town Well None
Existing Sanitary Sewer Service EPSD UTSD Septic None
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Service EPSD UTSD Septic
Is a sewer lift station required?Yes No
Existing Gas Service Other None
Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning
Are there wetlands on the site?Yes No
Site staking must be completed at the time application is submitted. Complete?Yes No
Name of Primary Contact Person
Complete Mailing Address
Primary Contact Person is Owner Applicant Consultant/Engineer
Existing Land Use
Existing Water Service
Attachments
Proposed Water Service
Site Access (if not on public street)
Please review the Estes Park 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.
Project Address
Parcel ID #
Legal Description
General Information
Boundary Line Adjustment
ROW or Easement Vacation
Street Name Change Time
Rezoning Petition
Annexation Request
Extension
Other: Please specify
Project Name
Supplemental Map
ESTES PARK PLANNING DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION
Type of Application
Submittal Date:
Site Information
Application fee
Statement of intent
2 copies (folded) of plat or plan
11" X 17" reduced copy of plat or plan
Xcel
Primary Contact Information
Community Development Department Phone: (970) 577-3721 Fax: (970) 586-0249 www.estes.org/CommunityDevelopment
Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 170 MacGregor Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Digital Copies of plats/plans in TIFF or PDF format emailed to
planning@estes.org
PLEASE CHECK ONLY ONE BOX
Sign Purchase ($10)
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Consultant/Engineer
PLEASE PRINT:
PLEASE PRINT:
Date
DateApplicant
Record Owner
Applicant
Fax
Names:
Email
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.
Phone
Cell Phone
Mailing Address
Applicant
Fax
Phone
Email
Contact Information
Phone
Cell Phone
Cell Phone
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
Record Owner(s)
Email
Signatures:
Fax
I hereby certify that the provisions of Section 24-65.5-103 CRS have been met.
MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION
APPLICATION FEES
For development within the Estes Park Town limits See the fee schedule included in
your application packet or view the fee schedule online at
www.estes.org/planningforms
All requests for refunds must be made in writing. All fees are due at the time of submittal.
Record Owner
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
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 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 EPDC.
http://www.estes.org/DevCode
Record Owner
Applicant
Signatures:
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 Park 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.
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.
Record Owner
Applicant
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.
Names:
In submitting the application materials and 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 Park
Development Code (EPDC).
I acknowledge that I have obtained or have access to the EPDC, and that, prior to filing this application, I have had the
opportunity to consult the relevant provisions governing the processing of and decision on the application.
The Estes Park Development Code is available online at:
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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: June 20, 2023
Application: Location and Extent Review, Water Dispenser
Town of Estes Park Utilities, Water Division (Applicant)
Town of Estes Park (Owner)
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Location and Extent Review.
Land Use: Comprehensive Plan Designation: Natural Resource Conservation and Parks
Zoning District: CO (Outlying Commercial)
Site Area: 49 Acres
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The Applicant requests the Planning Commission review and approve a Location and
Extent Review application for a new water dispenser at the fairgrounds.
Location:
The water dispenser is proposed to be located on Town of Estes Park property, on the
west side of Community Drive adjacent to the baseball/softball field facilities,
approximately 600 feet south of the intersection of Community Drive and North Saint
Vrain Avenue. It is legally described as Lot 1, Little Prospect Addition.
Background:
The Town’s Utilities Water Division has an existing water dispenser on 4th Street, just
west of the indoor Events Center facility. The Utilities Division determined that replacing
the aging dispenser was necessary, and due to occasional traffic and stacking concerns
on 4th Street, a more suitable location was needed on the opposite side of the Events
Complex Fairgrounds near the baseball/softball fields on Community Drive.
Project Description:
The water dispenser is utilized by people filling bulk water containers, who pay for the
water by the gallon, and is installed on a concrete foundation with curb, gutter, and
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drainage improvements. Architectural drawings and a site plan showing the size and
location of the water dispenser are attached. The project area is approximately 15,000
square feet within the 49-acre property.
Location and Context:
Project Location, Zoning
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Vicinity Map
Table 1: Zoning and Land Use Summary
Comprehensive Plan Zone Uses
Subject
Site
Natural Resource
Conservation and Parks CO (Outlying Commercial) Fairgrounds/Events
North Natural Resource
Conservation and Parks CO (Outlying Commercial) Fairgrounds/Events
South Natural Resource
Conservation and Parks CO (Outlying Commercial) Fairgrounds/Events
East Natural Resource
Conservation and Parks CO (Outlying Commercial) Recreation,
Baseball/Softball
West Natural Resource
Conservation and Parks CO (Outlying Commercial) Events Complex
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REVIEW CRITERIA:
The Purpose described for a Public Facility/Use Location and Extent Review, under the
Estes Park Development Code (EPDC), Chapter 3 Review Procedures and Standards,
Section 3.13.A. is to “provide an opportunity for review of the location and extent of
specified public facilities and uses sought to be constructed or authorized within the
Estes Valley, especially as to whether such public use is consistent with the Estes
Valley Comprehensive Plan and this Code.”
Estes Park Development Code. The EPDC Section 3.13.D., Standards for Review
requires “The EPPC and Boards shall review the extent and location of the proposed
public use for its consistency with the goals, policies and objectives stated in the
Comprehensive Plan and for its compliance with this Code.”
The EPDC does not contain specific use standards or requirements for a water
dispenser or similar use, with it generally falling into the permitted use category “All
Other Government Facilities.” The project was planned and designed by Town
Utilities and Public Works in consideration of the best location to minimize access and
traffic impacts.
Comprehensive Plan. The subject property and surrounding property are designated as
Natural Resource Conservation and Parks on the Estes Forward Comprehensive Plan's
Future Land Use Map. The Built Form for this category recommends, “New buildings and
structures, if any, should support public utilities, research operations, public land
maintenance, park use, recreation and low-impact agriculture.” The water dispenser is
consistent with the surrounding area and with the recommendations of the Estes Forward
Comprehensive Plan.
Reviewing Agency Comments:
The Location and Extent Review application was referred out for agency comments. No
requirements or revisions were requested, and there are no outstanding issues.
Public Comments:
In accordance with the notice requirements in the EPDC, notice of the Planning
Commission meeting was published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, on June 2, 2023.
Notification was mailed to all required adjacent property owners on May 30, 2023.
Staff has received no inquiries or opposition at this writing.
Any comments submitted will be posted to: www.estes.org/currentapplications.
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PLANNING COMMISSION, JUNE 20, 2023
LOCATION AND EXTENT REVIEW, TOWN WATER DISPENSER
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Staff Findings:
1. The Estes Park Planning Commission is the Decision-Making Body for Location
and Extent Review applications.
2. The application for the water dispenser complies with the Procedure and
Standards for Review under Section 3.13 of the EPDC.
3. The Location and Extent Review application is consistent with the goals, policies
and objectives stated in the Estes Forward Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Location and Extent Review.
Sample Motions:
1. I move to approve the Location and Extent Review application, according to
findings recommended by Staff.
2. I move to continue the Location and Extent Review application to the next
regularly scheduled meeting, finding that … [state reasons for continuing].
3. I move to deny the Location and Extent Review application, finding that … [state
findings for denial].
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Statement of Intent
3. Architectural Plans (Including Site Plan)
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Condominium Map
Preliminary Map
Final Map
Pre-App
Development Plan
Special Review
Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Final Subdivision Plat
Minor Subdivision Plat
Amended Plat
Project Description
Lot Size Area of Disturbance in Acres
Proposed Land Use
Town Well None
Town Well None
Existing Sanitary Sewer Service EPSD UTSD Septic None
Proposed Sanitary Sewer Service EPSD UTSD Septic
Is a sewer lift station required?Yes No
Existing Gas Service Other None
Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning
Are there wetlands on the site?Yes No
Site staking must be completed at the time application is submitted. Complete?Yes No
Name of Primary Contact Person
Complete Mailing Address
Primary Contact Person is Owner Applicant Consultant/Engineer
Existing Land Use
Existing Water Service
Attachments
Proposed Water Service
Site Access (if not on public street)
Please review the Estes Park 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.
Project Address
Parcel ID #
Legal Description
General Information
Boundary Line Adjustment
ROW or Easement Vacation
Street Name Change Time
Rezoning Petition
Annexation Request
Extension
Other: Please specify
Project Name
Supplemental Map
ESTES PARK PLANNING DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION
Type of Application
Submittal Date:
Site Information
Application fee
Statement of intent
2 copies (folded) of plat or plan
11" X 17" reduced copy of plat or plan
Xcel
Primary Contact Information
Community Development Department Phone: (970) 577-3721 Fax: (970) 586-0249 www.estes.org/CommunityDevelopment
Town of Estes Park P.O. Box 1200 170 MacGregor Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517
Other (specify)
Other (specify)
Digital Copies of plats/plans in TIFF or PDF format emailed to
planning@estes.org
PLEASE CHECK ONLY ONE BOX
Sign Purchase ($10)
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Consultant/Engineer
PLEASE PRINT:
PLEASE PRINT:
Date
DateApplicant
Record Owner
Applicant
Fax
Names:
Email
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.
Phone
Cell Phone
Mailing Address
Applicant
Fax
Phone
Email
Contact Information
Phone
Cell Phone
Cell Phone
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
Record Owner(s)
Email
Signatures:
Fax
I hereby certify that the provisions of Section 24-65.5-103 CRS have been met.
MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION
APPLICATION FEES
For development within the Estes Park Town limits See the fee schedule included in
your application packet or view the fee schedule online at
www.estes.org/planningforms
All requests for refunds must be made in writing. All fees are due at the time of submittal.
Record Owner
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PLEASE PRINT:
Date
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APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
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 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 EPDC.
http://www.estes.org/DevCode
Record Owner
Applicant
Signatures:
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 Park 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.
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.
Record Owner
Applicant
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.
Names:
In submitting the application materials and 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 Park
Development Code (EPDC).
I acknowledge that I have obtained or have access to the EPDC, and that, prior to filing this application, I have had the
opportunity to consult the relevant provisions governing the processing of and decision on the application.
The Estes Park Development Code is available online at:
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Statement of Intent (includes a description from the building permit application):
Relocate and replace the existing Town of Estes Park Water Dispenser enclosure. The
existing location is on 4th St. The Water Division is proposing this be moved to the west side of
Community Dr on the opposite side of the fairgrounds from the existing location. The enclosure size is
approximately 6' x 7'. Public Works will design and install a drainage system to serve the project which
includes a driveway to access the bulk water dispenser enclosure.
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Overhead Mast assembly
re: Sheet A04
Overhead rigid
water pipe
Bulk water fill station
prefabricated building
Interface / Control Panel
Architectural Site Plan
Scale: 1" = 100'-0"north
0 50 100 150 200
Fill Station and Mast 3D View
Not to Scale nor
t
h
Permit Information
APPLICABLE CODES
2015 International Building Code 2015 International Plumbing Code
2020 National Electric Code
A. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION
1. Occupancy Group Group U
2. Building Area 25.8 sf
3. Occupant Load 1
B. CONSTRUCTION TYPE
1. Construction Type Type VB - not sprinklered
2. Fire Resistance Non-rated - non-combustible
C. ESTES PARK DEVELOPMENT CODE
1. Zoning District CO - Commercial Outlying
2. Lot Area about 15,000 sf (0.34 Acres) - a
portion of Stanley Park Fairgrounds
3. East Setback (Arterial) 25'-0"
Below grade concrete foundations
re: Sheets A05 and A06
3/7/23
Sidewalk - see
Sheet A07
Curb & gutter -
see Sheet A07Free-draining gravel between
curb and foundation
Refer to Civil for paving
A01
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Title Sheet and Site Plan
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Floor Plan
Scale: 1/2" = 1'-0"no
r
t
h
0 6"1'-0"2'-0"3'-0"4'-0"
4'
-
1
0
"
5'-4"
2'
-
0
"
7'
-
0
"
±
8"
Approx 1"ϕ bolt holes 8"oc ea way
24"sq x ½" thick steel base plate
set on ¾" non-shrink structural grout
Steel post - see Mast Elevation Sheet A04
Bulk Water
Fill Station
Water supply pipe location
Anchor bolts - verify size
and location with equipment
Water outlet to Mast
Access Panel
Prefabricated building with
insulated metal panel walls
Interface/Control Panel above
Assorted water outlets
Floor drain location - slope top
of slab down 1" from perimeter
Opening in slab for conduits -
infill with grout
Anchor bolts - verify size
and location with equipment
3"2'-0"
4'
-
0
"
Extent of overhead steel
Approx extent of overhead
water piping
3/7/23
A02
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Floor Plan
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Building Elevations
Scale: 3/8" = 1'-0"
0 1 2 3 4 5
6'
-
3
½"
6'
-
1
½"
Interface / Control Panel
Overhead mast assembly
See Sheet A04
Access Panel
WestNorth South
East
3/7/23
2"
2"
2"
A03
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Building Elevations
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Mast Elevation
Scale: 3/4" = 1'-0"
0 6”1’-0”2’-0”1’-6”2’-6”1/
2
"
10
'
-
8
1
/
4
"
4'-0"
7'-0"±
Field connection joint
with ⅜" plate fabricated
as part of lower mast
Lower Mast - 5" x 5" H-shape steel
with 5/16" flanges and ¼"± web
Upper Mast - 5" x 5" H-shape steel
with 5/16" flanges and ¼"± web
Upper Beam - 5" x 5" H-shape steel
with 5/16" flanges and ¼"± web
Kicker - 4" sq tube steel
Pipe seat attached to upper mast
Rigid water pipe - approx
2½" ϕ with 5½" ϕ flanges
Flexible extension not shown
24"sq x ½" thick steel base plate
Approx ¾" non-shrink structural grout
3/7/23
A04
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Mast Elevation
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2¾"
2¾"
Water supply opening - verify
location with Water Division
6x6 W1.4xW1.4 WWF
at slab mid depth
#4 at top of foundation
(2) #4 at bottom of foundation
#4 10" anchor bolt - threaded w/ nut -
embed 8" into concrete5"
Floor drain opening
Opening for conduits - verify size
and location with Water Division
2'-0"3"5'-4"
4'
-
1
0
"
4"
2'
-
0
"
8"
8"
1'
-
4
"
8"
#4 10" anchor bolt - threaded w/ nut -
embed 8" into concrete5"
12" square shaped #3 hoop
12" square shaped #3 hoop
#4 at top of foundation
6x6 W1.4xW1.4 WWF
at slab mid depth
3'
-
0
"
(2) #4 at bottom of foundation
Foundation Plan and Section
Scale: 1" = 1'-0"
0 3"6"1'-0"1'-6"2'-0"
2" (R10) rigid insulation board
2" (R10) rigid insulation board
4"
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a
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5"
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l
a
b
p
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r
i
m
e
t
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r
Prefabricated utility building wall24"sq x ½" thick steel base plate
Approx ¾" non-shrink structural grout
24"sq x 36" deep concrete pier
#8 15" anchor bolt - threaded w/ nut
- embed 12" into concrete
8"
9"
#4 each way at middle top of pier
(8) #4 x 34" vertical
(3) #4 1'-8" square hoops
Wire ties not shown - typ
Wire ties not shown - typ
#8 15" anchor bolt - threaded w/ nut
- embed 12" into concrete9"
(8) #4 x 34" vertical
(3) #4 1'-8" square hoops
#4 each way at middle top of pier
(8) #4 x 34" vertical
Compacted earth
1.Design is based on a maximum allowable bearing pressure of 2500 lbs per square foot (dead load plus
full live load) placed on the natural soils, compacted structural fill or native stone, below frost depth.
2.. All concrete and reinforcing design is based on the "Building Code Requirements for Reinforced
Concrete" (ACI 318), and "ACI Manual of Concrete Practice"
3. All structural concrete shall have minimum 28-day compressive strengths of 3000 psi
4. Concrete shall be proportioned utilizing Type 1/11 cement
5. No control joints required this project
6. Anchor bolts shall be located min 5 bolt diameters from concrete edge. Concrete footing and
foundation shall have min frost protection of 30" to grade.
7. Contractor verify top of footing and top of concrete elevations with existing and proposed grade.
8. Reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM Specification A615 and shall be Grade 60
9. Minimum concrete protection for reinforcement shall be in accordance with ACI 318
12. Welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM Specification A-185
13. Anchor bolts shall conform to ASTM F1554 Grade 36
14. Top of concrete foundations are to be 2" above surrounding sidewalk and top of curb - re: Civil
Foundation Notes
3/7/23
A05
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Foundation Plan and Section
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#4 10" anchor bolt - threaded w/ nut -
embed 8" into concrete5"
Foundation 3D View
Not to Scale no
r
t
h
Opening for conduits - verify size
and location with Water Division
Concrete foundation for building - see
Foundation Notes on Sheet A05
Water supply opening - verify
location with Water Division
Floor drain opening
(2) #4 at bottom of foundation
#4 at top of foundation
(4) 12" square shaped #3 hoop
Wire ties not shown - typ
Refer to Sheet A05 of foundation
and below-slab rigid insulation
24"sq x 36" deep concrete pier
#8 15" anchor bolt - threaded w/ nut
- embed 12" into concrete9"
#4 each way at middle top of pier
(8) #4 x 34" vertical
(3) #4 1'-8" square hoops
Wire ties not shown - typ
3/7/23
Top of concrete foundations are
to be 2" above surrounding
sidewalk and top of curb - re: Civil
A06
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Foundation 3D View
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6'-0"
6'
-
0
"
6'-0"
11
'
-
2
"
Sidewalk and Curb Plan
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"no
r
t
h
0 1 2 4 6 8
Dry compacted fill free of organic material
#4 bars 1½" above bottom
of slab 12"oc each way and
3" from slab pereimeter
6" thick air-entrained
concrete slab - min 3000
psi - broom finish -
slope away from structure
at ⅛" per foot (1%)
½" expansion joint filler between
slab & foundation and between
slab & curb - caulkConcrete curb & gutter
- inflow profile unless
shown otherwise on Civil
Sidewalk & Curb Construciton
Not to scale
⅛"
p
e
r
f
o
o
t
Sl
o
p
e
D
n
⅛" per foot
Slope Dn
⅛" per foot
Slope Dn
½" expansion joint filler - caulk
½" expansion joint filler - caulk
Bulk water
fill station
building
foundation
Mast foundation Free-draining gravel between
curb and foundation
Concrete curb & gutter
1" deep sawcut control joint
caulk
17'-4"
(3) #4 bars as shown
continuous
3/7/23
6" concrete sidewalk - see
detail for reinforcementTop of concrete foundations are
to be 2" above surrounding
sidewalk and top of curb - re: Civil
Refer to Civil for driveway
paving requirements
Refer to Civil for driveway
paving requirements
A07
of 7
P# 2210
March 7, 2023
Community Drive Water Dispenser
North Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517
Sidewalk and Curb
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