HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Planning Commission 2003-10-21Regular Meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission
October 21, 2003, 1:30 p.m.
Board Room, Estes Park Municipal Building
Commission: Chair Wendell Amos, Commissioners George Hix, Richard
Homeier, Bill Horton, Joyce Kitchen, Edward Pohl, and One
Vacancy
Attending: Chair Amos, Commissioners Hix, Homeier, Kitchen, and Pohl
Also Attending: Town Attorney White, Director Joseph, Planner Shirk, Planner
Chilcott, and Recording Secretary Williamson
Absent: Town Board Liaison Habecker, Commissioner Horton and One
Vacancy
Chair Amos called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Estes Valley Planning Commission Minutes dated September 16, 2003.
b. Development Plan 03-15, Stanley Avenue Condominiums, Lot 32B of the
Amended Plat of Lots 32A & 33A of the Amended Plat of Lots 32, 33, 34, 35
& Portions of Lots 1, 31, & 37, White Meadow View Place Addition, South
side of Stanley Avenue, 3rd Lot from Highway 7 & Stanley Avenue
Intersection – Withdrawn by Applicant.
c. Special Review 03-01, A’Ok Used Cars, Lot 7, Lone Pine Acres Addition,
1855 North Lake Avenue – Withdrawn by Staff.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Homeier) that the Consent Agenda be
accepted with the removal of Item 1.d. Boundary Line Adjustment, Grubsteak,
Lot 35 & Lot 36, Block 6, Hupp Addition and it passed unanimously with one
absent and one vacancy.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, THE GRUBSTEAK, LOT 35 & LOT 36, BLOCK
6, HUPP ADDITION, 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Applicant: Allie & Charles Jones
Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. This is a request to combine two lots into a
single lot. The purpose of the amended plat is to eliminate the intervening lot line
and allow for future expansion of the existing buildings.
Michael Haber, owner of the lot to the east, questioned the pedestrian access and
how it would affect his property. Planner Shirk reviewed the public right-of-way and
pedestrian access. He stated it would not affect the neighoring properties.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl/Hix) to recommend approval to the Town
Board of Trustees of the Boundary Line Adjustment, Lot 35 & Lot 36, Block 6,
Hupp Addition, 134 W. Elkhorn Avenue and it passed unanimously with one
absent and one vacancy.
1. Reformat plat for recording (remove improvements).
2. Increase font size of Lot 35A area calculation.
3. Reducing perimeter cross-hatching to 1/8”.
4. A utility easement, 10 feet wide and centered on the overhead power lines,
shall be dedicated.
5. The area 15 feet north of the centerline of Weist Drive shall be dedicated as
public right-of-way. The area 5 feet north of that shall be dedicated as a
pedestrian access and utility easement.
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4. BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT, COYOTE SUBDIVISION, PORTIONS OF
SECTION 8, T5N, R72W, East Side of Devil's Gulch Road near intersection of
McGraw Ranch Road and Devil's Gulch Road, Applicant: Carol Bissell
Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. This is a request to reconfigure four existing
parcels. The lots are currently 2.47, 4.20, 27.73, and 41.84 acres, and are proposed
to be 6.16, 6.16, 22.25, and 41.67 acres. The two lots that are proposed to be 6.16
acres are currently smaller than 10 acres, and are moving towards conformity with
the minimum lot size. The other two meet the minimum lot size. This request is in
conjunction with the proposed Coyote Ridge Subdivision, which the Planning
Commission voted to recommend conditional approval at their September meeting.
It is staff’s opinion proposed Tracts I and II should have limits of disturbance
delineated, which would minimize the impact on surrounding properties. All four lots
will receive access from the existing driveway. A driveway maintenance agreement
should be recorded with the final plat. A 20 foot trail easement should be dedicated
along the eastern Devil’s Gulch Road right-of-way, as discussed with the preliminary
plat. This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for
consideration and comment.
Amy Plummer of Van Horn Engineering was present to represent the applicant. She
stated the applicant agrees with the conditions of approval.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Homeier) to recommend approval to the
Board of County Commissioners of the Boundary Line Adjustment, Coyote
Subdivision, Portions of Section 8, T5N, R72W, East Side of Devil's Gulch
Road Near Intersection of McGraw Ranch Road and Devil's Gulch Road and it
passed unanimously with one absent and one vacancy.
1. Compliance with applicable standards of the Estes Valley Development
Code.
2. Limits of Disturbance shall be established for all tracts. These shall reflect
proposed property lines and building setback lines delineated on the
proposed preliminary plat.
3. A 20 foot trail easement shall be dedicated along the eastern Devil’s Gulch
Road right-of-way.
4. A driveway maintenance agreement shall be recorded with the final plat.
5. The dedication statement shall dedicate the perpetual utility easements for
drainage.
6. Placement of a title line for the “Boundary Line Adjustment Statement”.
5. AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 32A AND 33A OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS
32, 33, 34, 35 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 1, 31, AND 37, WHITE MEADOW VIEW
PLACE ADDITION, South side of Stanley Avenue, 3rd Lot from Highway 7 &
Stanley Avenue Intersection, Applicant: Don E. Darling.
Planner Chilcott reviewed the staff report. This is a minor subdivision (amended
plat) application to combine two multi-family residentially zoned lots into one lot.
This plat also vacates and dedicates utility easements. The applicant plans to
redevelop the property and by combining the two lots into one the applicant will be
entitled to build one extra unit. This property is also subject to a development
agreement that allows for a six unit density transfer from Lot 31A to Lot 32A. This
request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff and neighbors
for consideration and comment. The existing development is nonconforming as to
density and some buildings are nonconforming as to setbacks. Approval of this plat
does not make existing nonconforming structures conforming. The existing use is
permitted in this zoning district. Staff does not recommend platting limits of
disturbance with this plat. There are two existing curb cuts onto Stanley Avenue,
one for each lot, which will remain. The Town has not required upgrades in water
mains, fire hydrants, electric and street lighting systems, sanitary sewer systems,
underground utilities, stormwater drainage, water systems, or fire safety for lot
combinations since no new lots are created. This plat does dedicate ten foot public
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utility easements along all property lines.
Amy Plummer of Van Horn Engineering was present to represent the applicant. She
stated the conditions of approval are agreeable to the property owner.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (Homeier/Kitchen) to recommend approval to the
Town Board of Trustees of the Amended Plat of Lots 32A and 33A of the
Amended Plat of Lots 32, 33, 34, 35 and Portions of Lots 1, 31, and 37, White
Meadow View Place Addition, 448 Stanley Avenue and 519 South Saint Vrain
and it passed unanimously with one absent and one vacancy.
1. Compliance with Greg White’s memo dated October 6, 2003.
2. The applicant shall comply with EVDC §10.5.I Monuments.
3. The Saint Vrain Lane right-of-way width shall be shown.
6. PRELIMINARY CONDOMIMIUM MAP, STANLEY AVENUE CONDOMINIUMS,
LOT 32B OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 32A AND 33A OF THE AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 32, 33, 34, 35 AND PORTIONS OF LOTS 1, 31, AND 37, WHITE
MEADOW VIEW PLACE ADDITION, South side of Stanley Avenue, 3rd Lot from
Highway 7 & Stanley Avenue Intersection, Applicant: Don E. Darling.
Chair Amos questioned whether or not Planning Commission should review this item
before reviewing the full development plan.
Amy Plummer of Van Horn Engineering was present to represent the applicant. She
stated the applicant wanted to move this item forward to the Town Board in order to
begin selling condominiums that are already built. The applicant agrees to a one
month continuance.
Planner Chicott stated that staff recommends Development Plan #03-16, to be
reviewed by Planning Commission on November 18, 2003, serve as the Stanley
Avenue preliminary condominium map because the development plan will be
reviewed to ensure compliance with the same adequate public facility standards with
which the condominium map must comply.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (Hix/Kitchen) to continue this item to the
November 18, 2003 Planning Commission meeting and it passed unanimously
with on absent and one vacancy.
7. MINOR SUBDIVISION AND REZONING REQUEST, WITT SUBDIVISION, LOT 2,
SEYBOLD SUBDIVISION, 900 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Applicant: Bradley & Eunice
Witt.
Planner Shirk reviewed the staff report. The applicant proposes a minor subdivision
and partial rezoning of Lot 2, Seybold Subdivision. Specifically, the applicant wishes
to divide one lot into four, and rezone three of those lots from the “CO” Commercial
district to “A-1” Accommodations. Proposed Lot 1, existing bed and breakfast, would
remain “CO”, while the other three lots would be zoned “A-1”. Proposed Lot 2 would
be large enough for a duplex, while Lot 3 and 4 would be sized for a single-family
dwelling. It is staff’s opinion the change in zoning from the “CO” Commercial district
to the “A-1” Accommodations district would serve to protect the single-family
character of the neighborhood, and prevent potential adverse commercial uses from
locating on this lot. The proposed subdivision is consistent with land use, growth
management, housing, mobility and circulation, and scenic and environmental
quality policies established with the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed lots comply with the minimum lot width and size standards established for
the “CO” and “A-1” districts, and will allow structures to comply with applicable
building setback and height standards.
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Ross Stephen of Cornerstone Engineering and Surveying was present to represent
the applicant. He stated the applicant agrees to the conditions of approval. The
applicant would like the current trail to remain in its present state. The applicant
does not have any problem with the general public using the trail. They do not want
to see a bike path in the future.
Public Comment:
None.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl/Hix) to recommend approval to the Town
Board of Trustees of the Minor Subdivision and Rezoning of Lot 2, Seybold
Subdivision, 900 West Elkhorn Avenue and it passed unanimously with one
absent and one vacancy.
1. The following note shall be placed on the final plat: “The delineated Limits of
Disturbance shall apply unless modified by a site specific development plan.”
2. A 15 foot wide trail easement centered on the existing trail shall be dedicated
to serve the existing fisherman’s/wildlife trail.
3. The 30 foot river setback shall be delineated on the plat.
4. A joint driveway maintenance agreement shall be presented with recording of
the plat.
5. The access easements shall be further defined with bearings and distances.
6. Per Section 10.5.K “Public Improvements” of the EVDC, all required
improvements shall be installed or the subdivider must guarantee the
installation of such improvements. These shall include the driveway entrance
design and construction, which shall be subject to review and approval of
Public Works, and applicable electrical engineering, which shall be subject to
review and approval of Light and Power.
7. Issuance of a CDOT access permit.
8. ESTES VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CODE
Public Comment:
None.
Director Joseph stated he would like to take Block 7 items to the Town Board as one
presentation. He stated staff has minor changes they would like to make before the
Planning Commission reviews the code changes. He introduced Item 6, Single
Family Residential Exemptions, which will be included in next months packets.
Planner Shirk reviewed the changes to Appendix D. He stated they are trying to
clean up the language. He also stated he is waiting for comments from the Larimer
County Engineering Department.
9. REPORTS
Director Joseph stated applications are still being accepted for the current vacancy.
Commissioner Homeier stated that it would be helpful to receive a monthly report on
the current status of items forwarded to the Town Board and the County
Commissioners by the Planning Commission.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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Wendell Amos, Chair
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Jacquelyn Williamson, Recording Secretary