HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT EPPC EVRPD Skate Park 2023-10-17
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Memo
To: Chair Matt Comstock
Estes Park Planning Commission
Through: Jason Damweber, Interim Community Development Director
From: Kara Washam, Planner I
Date: October 17, 2023
Application: Location and Extent Review, Skate Park
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Tom Carosello (Applicant)
Town of Estes Park (Owner)
Pillar Design Studios, Brad Siedlecki (Consultant)
Recommendation: Staff recommends the Estes Park Planning Commission approve
the Location and Extent Review.
Land Use:
Comprehensive Plan Designation: (FLU): Nature Resource Conservation & Parks
Existing Zoning District: CO (Commercial Outlying)
Site Area: 17.00 Acres
PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________
QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO
Objective:
The Applicant requests the Estes Park Planning Commission review and approve a
Location and Extent Review application for a new skate park at Stanley Park.
Location:
The new skate park is to be located on Town of Estes Park property, at Stanley Park,
and adjacent to the existing tennis courts and bike park (Attachment 3). The property is
located at 380 Community Drive and is legally described as Lot 1, Little Prospect
Addition, CONT 49 AC M/L. The proposed location is approximately 600 feet northeast
of the intersection of Community Drive and Manford Avenue.
Background:
The Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District (EVRPD) hired Pillar Design Studios in
Fall 2022 to initiate preliminary design of the new skate park. A public meeting was held
in April 2023 to gather feedback. The proposed site of the new skate park contains the
existing asphalt basketball court, which would be demolished prior to construction and
replaced within the next few years at an adjacent site.
Project Description:
The EVRPD proposes a new concrete/shotcrete skate park located at
Stanley Park, to enhance the overall, outdoor-recreation experience for Estes Valley
residents and visitors. The skate park will be approximately 10,500 square feet in size.
Public facilities and utilities will not be impacted. Lighting or power to the skate park is
not being proposed, as the intention is for dawn-to-dusk operation.
Location and Context:
Zoning
Table 1: Zoning and Land Use Summary
Comprehensive Plan Zone Uses
Subject Natural Resource Recreation,
CO (Commercial Outlying)
Site Conservation and Parks basketball court
Natural Resource
North CO (Commercial Outlying) Recreation, ball field
Conservation and Parks
Estes Park High
South Public/Semi Public CO (Commercial Outlying)
School
Natural Resource Recreation, bike
East CO (Commercial Outlying)
Conservation and Parks park
Natural Resource Estes Valley
West CO (Commercial Outlying)
Conservation and Parks Community Garden
Vicinity Map
Project Analysis
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,
ent 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
Estes Park Development Code. The EPDC Section 3.13.D., Standards for Review
public use for its consistency with the goals, policies and objectives stated in the
Comprehensive Plan and for its compliance
The EPDC does not contain specific use standards or requirements for a skate park or
Park and
Recreation FacilitiesPublicThis use is permitted by right in the Commercial
Outlying (CO) zoning district under §4.4.B. Table 4-4 of the EPDC.
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
structures, if any, should support public utilities, research operations, public land
maintenance, park use, recreation and low-proposed skate park
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.
Town of Estes Park Public Works Department expressed the following
expectations, pertaining to the 90% Construction Drawings that were submitted
with the Location and Extent Review application (Attachment 4):
o Runoff from the Skate Park will achieve sheet flow conditions and not
result in concentrated or point-source flow that creates hazards, such as
standing water.
o Runoff shall not cause scouring or erosion once flow leaves the Skate
Park.
o Natural ground surrounding the new construction shall be protected with
appropriate stabilization and restoration of vegetation where appropriate.
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 September 29,
2023. Notification was mailed to all required adjacent property owners on October 2,
2023.
Staff has received no inquiries or opposition at this writing.
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 Location and Extent
Review applications.
2. Adequate public/private facilities are currently available to serve the subject
property.
3. This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for
consideration and comment.
4. The Location and Extent application complies with the Procedure and Standards
for Review under Section 3.13 of the EPDC.
5. 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
3. I move to deny the Location and
findings for denial\].
Attachments:
1. Application
2. Statement of Intent
3. Stanley Park Master Plan
4. Skate Park 90% Construction Documents (Full Set)
ESTES
APPLICATION
Submittal Date:8/29/2023
Type of Application
Condominium Map
BoundaryLine Adjustment
Development Plan
Preliminary Map
ROW or Easement Vacation
Special Review
Final Map
Street Name Change
Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Supplemental Map
Final Subdivision Plat
Minor Subdivision Plat
Location and Extent Review
Amended Plat
Other: Please specify
General Information
Estes Valley Skatepark AKA "Lawson Skate Park"
Project Name
Construction of a concrete/shotcrete skatepark in Stanley Park of approx. 10,500 sq ft
Project Description
380 Community Drive
Project Address
POR IN NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 30-5-72 CONT 17 AC M/L
Legal Description
2530300911
Parcel ID #
Site Information
.3
17 acres
Lot SizeArea of Disturbance in Acres
Public Recreation/Park
Existing Land Use
Public Recreation/Park
Proposed Land Use
5
Existing Water Service TownWellNone Other (specify)
5
Proposed Water Service TownWellNone Other (specify)
5
Existing Sanitary Sewer ServiceEPSDUTSDSepticNone
Proposed Sanitary Sewer ServiceEPSDUTSDSeptic
5
Is a sewer lift station required?YesNo
5
Existing Gas ServiceXcelOtherNone
Commercial Outlying Commercial Outlying
Existing ZoningProposed Zoning
Community Drive and Fish Creek/Lake Estes trails
Site Access (if not on public street)
5
Are there wetlands on the site?YesNo
5
Site staking must be completed at the time application is submitted. Complete?Yes No
Primary Contact Information
Tom Carosello
Name of Primary Contact Person
PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517
Complete Mailing Address
5
Primary Contact Person isOwnerApplicantConsultant/Engineer
Attachments
Application fee 5
Digital Copies of plats/plans in TIFF or PDF format emailed to
5
Statement of intentplanning@estes.org
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
Town of Estes Park
Record Owner(s)
170 Macgregor Ave Estes Park, CO 80517
Mailing Address
(970) 586-5331
Phone
Cell Phone
Fax
planning@estes.org
Email
Estes Valley Recreation and Park District c/o Tom Carosello
Applicant
PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517
Mailing Address
(970) 586-8191 Ext. 117
Phone
(970) 382-1356
Cell Phone
Fax
tomc@evrpd.com
Email
Pillar Design Studios c/o Brad Siedlecki
Consultant/Engineer
Mailing Address
1960 W Hawk Ct, Chandler, AZ 85286
(888) 880-5112
Phone
(480) 285-6787
Cell Phone
Fax
brad@pillardesignstudios.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:
Record Owner PLEASE PRINT:
Tom Carosello
Applicant PLEASE PRINT:
Signatures:
Record Owner Date
Aug. 29, 2023
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
thedeadlines 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:
Record Owner PLEASE PRINT:
Applicant PLEASE PRINT:Tom Carosello
Signatures:
Record Owner Date
Applicant Date
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Aug. 29, 2023
Statement of Intent: Estes Valley Skate Park (AKA “Lawson Skate Park”)
Kara Washam, Planner I
Community Development Department
Town of Estes Park
170 MacGregor Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
Dear Ms. Washam,
The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) is proposing the construction of a new, “all wheels”
concrete/shotcrete skate park of approximately 10,500 square feet in size within the boundary of Stanley
Park, 380 Community Drive (Town-owned property). The site of the existing asphalt basketball courts –
and the adjacent (west) site which formerly included tile tennis courts – is the intended location; the
existing basketball courts would be demolished prior to construction (with eventual replacement to occur
within the next few years at a site also within the park).
EVRPD hired Chandler-based Pillar Design Studios last fall to initiate the design of the new park, and
preliminary surveying and geotechnical testing has been completed by Trail Ridge Consulting Engineers.
EVRPD held a public meeting in April to gather feedback on the proposed design, and also took public
comments on the concept for 30 days after the public meeting. The conceptual plans for the park, site
survey and geotechnical report were submitted earlier this year (to Jeffrey Woeber), but please let me
know if you need additional copies. The construction documents were submitted earlier this month.
EVRPD hopes the Town of Estes Park will agree that the proposed location, use and design are
permissible and encouraged, as the project will enhance the overall, outdoor-recreation experience for
all people who live in or visit the Estes Valley.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Tom Carosello
Executive Director