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Memo
To: Estes Valley Planning Commission
From: Brandon Howes, Consulting Town Planner
Date: May 15, 2018
RE: REZONE: STANLEY AVENUE TOWNHOMES DEVELOPMENT, from E-
Estate Zoning to RM-Multifamily Residential; 260 Stanley Avenue;
Applicants: Michael and Cynthia Kingswood
Applicant Request:
This request is to rezone one lot encompassing 0.07 acres from E-Estate to RM-Multi-
Family Residential. In December 2017, a companion lot to the south was rezoned from
E-Estate Zoning to RM-Multifamily Residential. Rezoning this lot will place both lots under
unified zoning for a townhome development project. The subject property recently had a
Final Plat approved on May 8, 2018 with a vote from Town Board approval (seven to zero)
that split the two lots into eight (8) lots for residential use and two (2) Outlots referred to
as A and B. In addition, the subject property has submitted the Stanley Avenue
Townhomes Development proposal. The applicant is under contract with the Town
(current owner) to purchase the small subject lot to the north encompassing 0.07 acres
in order to achieve the allowable density for development of eight (8) workforcehousing
townhomes. The 0.07acre subject parcel is proposed to be used as a detention pond for
the Stanley Avenue Townhomes Development proposal.
Planning Commission Objective:
1. Review for compliance with the Estes Valley Development Code (EVDC); and
2. Conduct a public hearing to consider applicant’s testimony, public comment, and Town
staff’s findings and analysis; and
3. Provide a recommendation to the Town Board of approval or denial of the Rezoning
application.
Present Situation:
The area to be rezoned is comprised of one lottotaling 0.07acresand is currently owned
by the Town of Estes Park. The existing zoning on the subject property is E-Estate. The
adjacent 0.50 acre lot to the south is owned by Michael and Cynthia Kingswood and is
zoned RM-Multifamily Residential. There is currently an existing single-family house on
the property.
VicinityMap: See attachment.
Estes Valley Planning Commission, May 15, 2018 Page 1 of 3
260 Stanley Ave., Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
Standards for Review:(3.3)(D)
All applications for text or Official Zoning Map Amendments shall be reviewed by the
EVPC and Board(s) for compliance with the relevant standards and criteria set forth
below:
1. The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas
affected;
There is a significant need for workforcehousing within the Estes Valley. The
addition of multifamily residential in this part of Town helps meet this need. In
addition, because the subject property is located between Residential Estate,
Commercial Heavy, and Accommodations zoningdistricts, Multifamily Residential
zoning is a reasonable transitional zoning category between these areas.
2.The development plan, which the proposed amendment to the Code would allow,
is compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the Comprehensive
Plan and with existing growth and development patterns in the Estes Valley;
The Stanley AvenueTownhomes Development Plan is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the Fish Creek Planning Sub-Area which identifies this
area as E-Estate. Because the subject property is located between Residential
Estate, Commercial Heavy, and Accommodations land use categories, Multifamily
Residential zoning is a reasonable transitional zoning category between these
areas.
3. The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to
provide adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application
were approved.
The relevant service providers have indicated that they have no issue with the
ability to provide adequate services and facilities if this application is approved.
Advantages:
1. Complies with standards set forth in the Estes Valley Development Code;
2. When combined with the approved Final Plat and Development Plan, this rezoning
will allow for the development of 8 workforce housing units with appropriate
stormwater management.
Disadvantages:
None.
Estes Valley Planning Commission, May 15, 2018 Page 2 of 3
260 Stanley Ave., Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
Action Recommended:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make a recommendation of approval to
the Board of Trustees,finding that the request for an Official Zoning Map Amendment
complies with the applicable review criteria set forth in Section 3.3.D “Standards for
Review” of the Estes Valley Development Code.
Budget:
None.
Sample Motions:
Below are the Planning Commission’s options related to the Zoning Map Amendment
request:
1. I move to recommend APPROVAL of the Zoning Map Amendment request to the
Board of Trustees, with findings as recommended by staff.
2. I move to recommend APPROVAL of the Zoning Map Amendment request with the
following conditions, to the Board of Trustees. (State conditions), with findings as
recommended by staff.
3. I move to recommend DENIAL of the Zoning Map Amendment request to the Board
of Trustees, finding that (state findings for denial).
4. I move to CONTINUE THE HEARING to provide adequate time to review additional
materials, finding that the applicant has not provided sufficient information to review
the application, and directing that (state additional information requested).
Attachments:
Application and Rezoning Site Plan www.estes.org/currentapplications
Estes Valley Planning Commission, May 15, 2018 Page 3 of 3
260 Stanley Ave., Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning)
ORDINANCE NO.#10-18
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE
TO REZONE Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Subdivision
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2018, the Estes Valley Planning Commission recommended
approval of an Official Zoning Map amendment to rezone Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect
Subdivision,from E-Estate to RM-Residential Multi-Family.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park findsthat this Official Zoning
Map amendment complies with the Standards for Review established in Section 3.3.D of the
Estes Valley Development Code and it is best interest of the Town that the recommended zoning
amendment be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO:
Section 1: The zoning of Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Subdivision, COUNTY OF
LARIMER, STATE OF COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
shall be changed from E-Estate to RM-Residential Multi-Family.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after its
adoption and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
nd
PARK, COLORADO, THIS 22 DAY OF May, 2018.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
_____________________________________
Todd Jirsa, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Jackie Williamson, Town Clerk
I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced and read at a regular meeting
nd
of the Board of Trustees on the 22 day of May, 2018 and published in a newspaper of
general circulation inthe Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the day of
, 2018, all as required by the Statutes of the State of Colorado.
Town Clerk