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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Estes Park Planning Commission 2026-02-17NOTE: The Planning Commission reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. This meeting will be streamed live and available on the Town YouTube page at www.estes.org/videos ADVANCED PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment Form: Members of the public may provide written comments on a specific agenda item by completing the Public Comment form found at https://dms.estes.org/forms/EPPCPublicComment. The form must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. All comments will be provided to the Commission for consideration during the agenda item and added to the final packet. __________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION – TOWN OF ESTES PARK Town Hall Board Room, 170 MacGregor Avenue Tuesday, February 17, 2026 1:30 p.m. INTRODUCTIONS AGENDA APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA 1.Planning Commission minutes dated January 20, 2026 PUBLIC COMMENT ACTION ITEMS 1. Minor Subdivision Plat 173 Stanley Circle Drive Planner II Washam Subdividing the existing 1.17-acre lot into two lots (.67 acre and .50 acre) with a shared driveway DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.Development Code Update 2.Future Meetings ADJOURN The Town of Estes Park will make reasonable accommodations for access to Town services, programs, and activities and special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 577-4777. TDD available. February 11, 2026 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 20, 2026 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the ESTES PARK PLANNING COMMISSION of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. The meeting was held in the said Town of Estes Park on January 20, 2026 Commission: Chair Charles Cooper, Vice Chair David Arterburn, Dick Mulhern, Chris Pawson, Julie Phares Attending: Commissioners Cooper, Arterburn, Phares, Pawson, Community Development Director Steve Careccia, Senior Planner Paul Hornbeck, Planner II Kara Washam, Special Counsel Greg White, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund Absent: Mulhern Chair Cooper called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. There were approximately 14 people in the audience. INTRODUCTIONS Commissioners and staff introduced themselves. AGENDA APPROVAL It was moved and seconded (Arterburn/Pawson) to approve the agenda. The motion passed 4-0. CONSENT AGENDA 1.Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated December 16, 2025 It was moved and seconded (Arterburn/Pawson) to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 3-0, with Phares abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENT: none ACTION ITEMS: 1. Rezone 440 Valley Road Planner II Washam Planner Washam reviewed the staff report. The applicants requested rezone of the subject property from RM (Multi-Family Residential) to A-1 (Accommodations, Low- Intensity) to reclassify the existing three-unit accommodations structure from "Vacation Home" to "Resort Lodge." To be reclassified, the property must be zoned to a district that allows such use, as "Resort Lodge" is not permitted in the property's current RM (Multi-Family Residential) zoning. No future development is proposed with this application. Staff finds the application meets the Standards for Review in Development Code § 3.3.D. However, written approval from surrounding property owners has not been provided at this time. Therefore, given the uncertainty in applying the requirements of Ballot Question 300, staff has no formal recommendation. DISCUSSION: Brian and Denise Borda, the applicants and owners of the property, discussed the property's history from the late 70s to today. The property was rezoned from commercial to residential in 2000 without the owners' consent. Corrective action was taken in 2010 to rezone the property to Residential Multi-Family (RM). Chair Cooper asked about the formal submittal. The applicant stated they applied on 10/20/25; however, Planner Washam clarified that date was the submission of the Pre- Application, the first step in the process. Step two: the neighborhood meeting was held on 11/24; step three: the formal submittal was made on 11/25/25. draf t Planning Commission – January 20, 2026 – Page 2 The applicants stated that they were unaware of Ballot Issue 300, that the language is unclear, and that it is an unattainable goal to obtain signatures from 67% of the surrounding properties when they have local addresses for only 10 of the 27 required. Cooper received clarification regarding the neighboring properties, including the rezoning of 900 Elkhorn from A-1 to CO. Attorney White stated that Ballot Issue 300, Ordinance 11-25, was adopted and became effective upon its passage. It is not part of the Development Code. Director Careccia had no opinion or recommendation on the validity of the application as it relates to Ballot Issue 300. Attorney White answered that the Town Board would determine how to apply the various questions. Pawson requested confirmation that the property was CO in 1999, and the applicants confirmed it, as evidenced by a 1986 building permit and other documents. PUBLIC COMMENT: Joan Hooper, a county resident, asked what the date of submission has to do with the approval of Ballot Issue 300. White answered that the Town Board will have to answer that. It was moved and seconded (Arterburn/Cooper) to forward a recommendation of approval to the Town Board of Trustees of the Zoning Map Amendment application, to rezone the 0.80-acre subject property addressed at 440 Valley Road from RM (Multi-Family Residential) to A-1 (Accommodations, Low Intensity), in accordance with the findings of fact outlined in the staff report and pending a decision of Ballot Issue 300. The motion passed 4-0. 2. Preliminary Subdivision 293 Overlook Ct Senior Planner Hornbeck Planner Hornbeck reviewed the staff report. The applicant requests approval of a preliminary subdivision plat to remove the six existing duplex building envelopes and create 10 single-family lots. Lot sizes range from approximately 6,700 to 23,600 square feet. Access is provided by two private, shared driveways that connect to Overlook Court. The lot owners will maintain the shared driveways and require a recorded shared driveway agreement with the final plat. The northern driveway connects to the property to the north, Black Canyon Inn, as an emergency access. Conditions include: The Final Plat shall specify which lots are for accommodation use and which are restricted to residential use. Access easements and driveway/drainage maintenance agreements, benefiting all lots with indirect access, shall be included with the Final Plat application and recorded with the Final Plat. Staff recommended approval of the preliminary subdivision. DISCUSSION: Brad O'Neil, applicant and owner, provided a quick background on the subdivision. The original plat included 6 single-family dwellings. In July 2022, John Cullen sought and obtained permission to convert 6 duplexes, totaling 12 units, into hotel inventory. The new proposal is 10 single-family dwellings, 5 of which will be vacation homes. The current plan returns to the original concept, offering a variety of unit mixes for Lot 2, where 22 duplexes already exist. The homes' orientation was changed to adjust views toward Longs Peak and to support the views of the two neighbors to the north. Chair Cooper confirmed that the road heading north will be gated. Per O'Neil, the Fire Department approved the road as proposed. It was never meant to be a through street. 20 trees will be removed, and 26 will be planted per Hornbeck. PUBLIC COMMENT: none draf t Planning Commission – January 20, 2026 – Page 3 It was moved and seconded (Arterburn/Pawson) to forward to Town Board a recommendation of approval of the Preliminary Subdivision Plat, according to findings and conditions recommended by Staff. The motion passed 4-0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: Director Careccia reported that the Town Board Study Session on January 27 will be a summary of the public outreach on the Development Code rewrite to date. The consultant, Design Workshop, is putting together the framework and beginning to draft the code. Once staff receive that, it will be circulated to the public. There is at least one item for the February 17 Planning Commission meeting. With no further business, Chair Cooper adjourned the meeting at 2:50 pm. _________________________________ Chuck Cooper, Chair Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary draf t The Town of Estes Park is committed to providing equitable access to our services. Contact us if you need any assistance accessing material at 970-577-4777 or townclerk@estes.org. Memo To: Chair Cooper & Planning Commissioners Through: Steve Careccia, Community Development Director From: Kara Washam, Planner II Date: February 17, 2026 Subject: Chase Minor Subdivision- 173 Stanley Circle Drive Type: Public Hearing, Land Use Objective: Conduct a public hearing to consider an application for a proposed minor subdivision which would divide an existing 1.17-acre lot into two (2) lots, review the application for compliance with the Estes Park Development Code (EPDC), and make a recommendation to the Town Board of Trustees to approve or deny the application . Present Situation: The subject property is a 1.17-acre lot in the Little Prospect Mountain Subdivision. It is zoned E (Estate) and is legally conforming to use and dimensional standards. The property is developed with one single-family detached home, built in 1914. The property also includes a detached garage, small shed, and travel trailer pad. The applicants purchased the property in 1995. The subject property is located approximately 625 feet southwest of the intersection of Stanley Circle Drive and South Saint Vrain Avenue (Highway 36). The subject property and surrounding properties are all zoned E (Estate) and developed as single -family residential use. The E (Estate) Zoning District was established to encourage moderate density single-family residential use convenient to services and the key highway corridors. E (Estate) zoning has a maximum net density of two (2) units per acre, provided that each lot is a minimum of one-half (1/2) acre. Vicinity Map Table 1: Zoning and Land Use Summary Future Land Use Zoning Current Use Subject Parcel Suburban Estate E (Estate) Single-Family Residential North Suburban Estate E (Estate) Single-Family Residential South Suburban Estate E (Estate) Single-Family Residential East Suburban Estate E (Estate) Single-Family Residential West Suburban Estate E (Estate) Single-Family Residential Estes Park Zoning Map Existing Site Proposal: The applicants request approval of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat (Attachment 3) to subdivide the existing 1.17-acre lot into two (2) lots, approximately 0.67 acres and 0.50 acres each. The larger lot will contain the existing single-family residence and structures, with the smaller lot remaining undeveloped for the foreseeable future. The applicants intend to place the smaller lot in a trust for their beneficiary. Final Plat - Chase Minor Subdivision (Enlarged) Review Criteria In accordance with EPDC § 3.9.E. “Standards for Review”, all subdivision applications shall demonstrate compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in Chapter 10, "Subdivision Standards," and all other applicable provisions of the Code. A Minor Subdivision is defined as the “division of one (1) or more lots, tracts or parcels of land into a total of not more than four (4) lots…provided that each resulting lot fronts onto an existing street, and that the subdivision entails no extension of public facilities.” Unlike standard subdivisions, which necessitate a two-stage approval process (preliminary plat followed by a final plat), minor subdivisions are streamlined. They require only a single stage review and approval process (no preliminary subdivision), with Planning Commission recommendation followed by Town Board decision . 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. 1. Lots. The proposed minor subdivision includes two (2) lots approximately 0.67 acres and 0.50 acres. Both lots meet applicable dimensional standards for the E (Estate) Zoning District, including minimum lot size and lot width. The plat designates two potential building envelopes, which ensures adherence to all applicable building setbacks for the existing buildings/structures and any future development. 2. Density. Proposed net density is one (1) unit per lot, in compliance with the maximum two (2) units per acre for the E (Estate) Zoning District. 3. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the recommendations of the Estes Forward Comprehensive Plan, which designates suburban estate as the future land use for the property. This category "is intended for low to medium density single family resident ial development.” The Built Form of this category “typically consists of medium-sized single-family homes on lots that are at least a quarter-acre in size… new homes should be appropriately scaled for compatibility with existing neighborhood character.” 4. Geologic and Wildfire Hazard Areas. Not applicable. There are no mapped geologic or wildfire hazard areas identified within this subdivision area. 5. Utilities and Services. The Water Division, Power and Communications, Estes Valley Fire Protection District, and Estes Park Sanitation District have reviewed and expressed no objections to the proposed minor subdivision. 6. Orientation of Land Uses. The proposed minor subdivision will be for single- family residential use, consistent with surrounding uses. 7. Improvements. Not applicable. No public improvements are required with the minor subdivision application. 8. Streets and Access. The existing lot is accessed from Stanley Circle Drive by an asphalt driveway; shared access is proposed with the minor subdivision application. A Shared Access and Driveway Agreement (Attachment 4) has been submitted for the common drive for Lots 1 and 2 and will be recorded with the minor subdivision plat. 9. Sidewalks, Pedestrian Connections and Trails. Not applicable. Sidewalks and/or trails are not required with the minor subdivision application. 10. Grading and Site Disturbance. Not applicable. No development is proposed with the minor subdivision application. 11. Open Space Area. Not applicable. § 4.3.D. of the EPDC only requires residential subdivisions containing five (5) or more lots to set aside a percentage of the gross land area for open areas. 12. Stormwater Drainage. No applicable. Public Works expressed no concerns regarding drainage. 13. Public Right-Of-Way. Not applicable. There is no dedication of public right-of-way associated with this subdivision plat Advantages: • This proposal is consistent with the standards of the EPDC, specifically § 3.9 “Subdivisions” and Chapter 10 “Subdivision Standards.” • Approval of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat would allow the applicants to split the lot for their purposes of estate planning. Disadvantages: • None identified. Action Recommended: Staff recommends Planning Commission forward to Town Board a recommendation to approve the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat, subject to the following findings: 1. The Planning Commission is the recommending body for the minor subdivision plat. 2. The Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees is the decision -making body for the minor subdivision plat. 3. Adequate public/private facilities are currently available to serve the subject property. 4. This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment with no objections received. 5. The minor subdivision application complies with applicable standards set forth in the Estes Park Development Code. Finance/Resource Impact: None. Level of Public Interest: Low. As of the time of writing this report, no public comment has been received. If received, public comments will be posted to https://estespark.colorado.gov/currentapplications. Staff provided public notice of the application in accordance with EPDC noticing requirements. • Written notice mailed to adjacent property owners on January 28, 2026. • Legal notice published in the Estes Park Trail-Gazette on January 30, 2026. • Application posted on the Town's "Current Applications" website. The applicants provided proof of sign posting at the subject property on February 2, 2026. Sample Motion: 1. I move to forward to Town Board a recommendation of approval of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat, according to findings recommended by Staff. 2. I move to continue the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat application to the next regularly scheduled meeting, finding that … [state reasons for continuing]. 3. I move to forward to Town Board a recommendation of denial of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat, finding that … [state findings for denial]. Attachments: 1. Application 2. Statement of Intent 3. Final Plat- Chase Minor Subdivision 4. Shared Access & Driveway Agreement Land Use Application Project Information Lot Size______________Zoning_____________ Existing Land Use______________ Proposed Land Use__________ Is property located in the Floodplain? yes [ ] no [ ] Is property part of a Condominium Association? yes [ ] no [ ] Utility Services Water Service (Existing) [ ] Town [ ] Well Water Service (Proposed) [ ] Town [ ] Well Sanitary Sewer Service (Existing) [ ] EPSD [ ] UTSD [ ] Septic Sanitary Sewer Service (Proposed) [ ] EPSD [ ] UTSD Attachments Required: Statement of Intent, Digital Copy of Plat/Plans Revised 2020.04.23 ks Consultant/Engineer PLEASE PRINT: PLEASE PRINT: Date Date Email Applicant Record Owner(s) Signatures: MINERAL RIGHT CERTIFICATION (not required for Board of Adjustment) 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: APPLICATION FEES For development within the Estes Park Town limits 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 Revised 2024-03-11 ks ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► PLEASE PRINT: PLEASE PRINT: Date Date APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Signatures: Record Owner Applicant Names: 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 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: estes.org/developmentcode 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. I understand that I am required to obtain a "Development Proposal" sign from the Community Development Department and that this sign must be posted on my property where it is clearly visible from the road, no later than ten business days prior to the public hearing. 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/Planning Commissioners/Board of Adjustment members, with proper identification, access to my property during the review of this application. I understand that full fees will be charged for the resubmittal of an application that has become null and void For Board of Adjustment applications: failure of an applicant to apply for a building permit and commence construction or action with regard to the variance approval within one (1) year of receiving approval may automatically render the decision of the BOA null and void. (EPDC Section 3.6.D) Bob and Michelle Chase 173 Stanley Cr Dr We are hoping to subdivide a 0.5 to 0.6 acre parcel and place that parcel in trust for our estate planning. The driveway can be shared. The existing home and shed and garage, along with a travel trailer pad to the E of the garage will remain on one lot, causing a flag lot. The new subdivided lot will be more rectangular. We don’t intend to build on it at this time. It is to be placed in trust for our beneficiary. We would like it to be a buildable lot in the future, should they choose to build. We don’t anticipate any building for decades, most likely. Thank you for your consideration and assistance with this parcel. N St. VRAIN AVE / U S 3 6 S S t . V R A I N A V E / H I G H W A Y 7 STAN L E Y C I R D R STAN L E Y A V E PROSPECT AVE BIG T H O M P S O N A V E / U S 3 4 FINAL PLAT - CHASE MINOR SUBDIVISION A Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Mountain Addition to the Town of Estes Park, Being a Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M., City of Estes Park, County of Larimer, State of Colorado DATE:February 2, 2026 DRAWN BY: AGPRO REVISIONS: R1 R2 R3 R4 SHEET DATE: JOB NO. HQ: 3050 67th Avenue, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-9318 - fax: (970) 535-9854 ID: 213 Canyon Crest Dr, Suite 100, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 595-5301 FINAL PLAT - CHASE MINOR SUBDIVISION CHASE PROPERTY - LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO - SECTION 30, T5N, R72W ROBERT & MICHELLE CHASE, 173 STANLEY CIRCLE, ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 2/2/2026 1398-01 1 of 2 N VICINITY MAP SCALE - 1" = 2000' HQ: 4505 29th Street Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-9318 - fax: (970) 535-9854 X X X X X 0.67 Acres (±29,215 sq.ft.) Lot 2 Portion of Lot 20Little Prospect Mountain SubParcel ID: 2530213063 Current Zoning: Estate (E) Owner: Susan E Langmack Not a Part X X X X W W W W W W W W W W W W Portion of Lot 20Little Prospect Mountain Sub Parcel ID: 2530220901 Current Zoning: Estate (E) Owner: United States of America Not a Part Portion of Lot 20Little Prospect Mountain SubParcel No: 2530213065Current Zoning: Estate (E) Owner: Ben Hetrick Not a Part Lot 1, Lupine Sub Parcel No: 2530218001 Current Zoning: Estate (E)Owner: Zuba Family TrustNot a Part Portion of Lot 21Little Prospect Mountain SubParcel ID: 2530213071Current Zoning: Estate (E) Owner: Eron Early & Kaci Davis Not a Part -SUBJECT PROPERTY- 1.17 Acres (±50,996 sq.ft.) Ex. Zoning: E-ESTATE Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Mountain Addition 0.50 Acres (±21,781 sq.ft.) Lot 1 STAN L E Y C I R C L E D R (Righ t - o f - W a y V a r i e s ) N 0 30 SCALE: 1" =30' DATE:January 27, 2026 DRAWN BY: AGPRO REVISIONS: R1 R2 R3 R4 SHEET DATE: JOB NO. HQ: 3050 67th Avenue, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-9318 - fax: (970) 535-9854 ID: 213 Canyon Crest Dr, Suite 100, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 595-5301 FINAL PLAT - CHASE MINOR SUBDIVISION CHASE PROPERTY - LARIMER COUNTY, COLORADO - SECTION 30, T5N, R72W ROBERT & MICHELLE CHASE, 173 STANLEY CIRCLE, ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517 12/15/2025 1398-01 2 of 2 RA LEGEND RA W OHU FO E FINAL PLAT - CHASE MINOR SUBDIVISION A Portion of Lot 20, Little Prospect Mountain Addition to the Town of Estes Park, Being a Part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 5 North, Range 72 West of the 6th P.M., City of Estes Park, County of Larimer, State of Colorado HQ: 4505 29th Street Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-9318 - fax: (970) 535-9854 EXHIBIT A Property Description – Shared Access & Driveway Easement A strip of land being a portion of that parcel of land as described in Warranty Deed recorded September 5, 1995 at Reception No. 1995054841 within Larimer County records, to be known as the Chase Minor Subdivision, and being part of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township Five North (T.5N.), Range Seventy-two West (R.72W.) of the Sixth Principal Meridian (6th P.M.), Town of Estes Park, County of Larimer, State of Colorado being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING at the Northwest corner of the Chase Minor Subdivision and assuming the South line of the NW1/4 of said Section 30, as monumented by a #6 rebar with a 3.25” brass cap stamped LS6499 at the West end and by a #6 rebar with a 2.5” aluminum cap stamped “Town of Estes Park” at the East end, as bearing South 89°08’06” East, being a Grid Bearing of the Colorado State Plane Coordinate System, North Zone, North American Datum 1983 (2011), a distance of 2598.09 feet with all bearings contained herein relative thereto. The lineal dimensions contained herein are ground distances based on the U.S. Survey Foot. THENCE North 50°22’48” East along the North line of Chase Minor Subdivision a distance of 107.18 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE North 50°22'48" East continuing along said North line a distance of 24.48 feet; THENCE South 04°24'14" East a distance of 71.10 feet; THENCE South 09°03'37" East a distance of 48.62 feet; THENCE South 21°22'02" East a distance of 80.58 feet; THENCE South 68°37'58" West a distance of 20.00 feet; THENCE North 21°22'02" West a distance of 82.74 feet; THENCE North 09°03'37" West a distance of 51.59 feet; THENCE North 04°24'14" West a distance of 57.80 feet to the North line of said Chase Minor Subdivision and to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said described area of land contains 0.09 Acres (+/-3,924 sq.ft.), more or less, and is subject to any rights-of-way or other easements of record as now existing on said described area of land. SURVEYOR’S CERTIFICATE I, Jason S. Allee, a Colorado Licensed Professional Land Surveyor do hereby state that this Property Description was prepared by me or under my personal supervision and checking, and that it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sheet 1 of 2 ________________________________________________ Jason S. Allee – on behalf of AGPROfessionals Colorado Licensed Professional Land Surveyor No. 38479 AGPROfessionals – 4505 29th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634 – Office: (970) 535-9318 Lot 2 Lot 1 Total: 0.09 Acres (±3,925 sq.ft.) SHARED ACCESS & DRIVEWAY EASEMENT 0.05 Acres (±1,983 sq.ft.) Lot 2 Portion: 0.04 Acres (±1,942 sq.ft.) Lot 1 Portion: 0.05 Acres (±1,983 sq.ft.) 0 30 SCALE: 1" =30' P:\1300-C\1398 - CHASE, MICHELLE & ROBERT\01 - IMPROVEMENT SURVEY PLAT\SURVEY\DRAWING\1398-01ISP 3050 67th Avenue, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-9318 ▪ fax: (970) 535-9854 DATE OF PLOT: February 3, 2026 DATE: JOB NO.: ACCESS ESMT EXHIBIT CHASE MINOR SUBDIVISION - LARIMER COUNTY, CO R & M Chase, 173 Stanley Circle Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 02/02/2026 1398-01 N EXHIBIT A Shared Access & Driveway Easement 4505 29th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 535-9318 - fax: (970) 535-9854 STA N L E Y C I R C L E D R I V E Community Development 1069 Moan St. Estes Park Planning Commission February 17, 2026 Chase Minor Subdivision 173 Stanley Circle Drive Bob and Michelle Chase (Owners/Applicants) Presented by Kara Washam, Planner II Objective Consider an application for a proposed minor subdivision, review the application for compliance with the Estes Park Development Code (EPDC) and make a recommendation to the Town Board of Trustees to approve or deny the application. •Divide an existing 1.17-acre lot into 2 lots. •EPPC is the recommending-body for Minor Subdivisions. •Town Board is the decision-making body for Minor Subdivisions. Present Situation •The subject property is a 1.17-acre lot in the Little Prospect Mountain Subdivision. •It is zoned E (Estate). •Legally conforming to use and dimensional standards. •One single-family detached home •Built in 1914. •Detached garage, small shed, and travel trailer pad. •The applicants purchased the property in 1995. Vicinity Map Existing Site Zoning Map FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION ZONING USES SUBJECT PARCEL Suburban Estate E (Estate)Single-Family Residential NORTH Suburban Estate E (Estate)Single-Family Residential SOUTH Suburban Estate E (Estate)Single-Family Residential EAST Suburban Estate E (Estate)Single-Family Residential WEST Suburban Estate E (Estate)Single-Family Residential Proposal The applicants request approval of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat to subdivide the existing 1.17-acre lot into 2 lots. •Approximately 0.67 acres and 0.50 acres each. •The larger lot (Lot 2) will contain the existing single-family residence and structures •The smaller lot (Lot 1) will remain undeveloped for the foreseeable future. •The applicants intend to place the smaller lot in a trust for their beneficiary. Chase Minor Subdivision (enlarged) Review Criteria Pursuant to § 3.9.E. “Standards for Review”, all subdivision applications shall demonstrate compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in Chapter 10 and all other applicable provisions of the Code. Minor Subdivision is defined as the “division of one (1) or more lots, tracts or parcels of land into a total of not more than four (4) lots…provided that each resulting lot fronts onto an existing street, and that the subdivision entails no extension of public facilities.” •Two-stage approval process (preliminary and final plat) NOT applicable. •Minor Subdivisions require only a single stage review and approval process. Review Criteria, cont. Lots •The proposed minor subdivision includes 2 lots, approximately 0.67 acres and 0.50 acres. •Both lots meet applicable dimensional standards for the E (Estate) Zoning District. •The plat designates 2 potential building envelopes, ensuring adherence to all applicable building setbacks for the existing buildings and structures and any future development. Density •Proposed net density is 1 unit per lot, in compliance with the maximum 2 units per acre for E (Estate). Review Criteria, cont. Relationship to Comprehensive Plan •The proposed subdivision is consistent with the recommendations of the Estes Forward Comp Plan, which designates suburban estate as the future land use for the property. •“…intended for low to medium density single family residential development.” •The Built Form of this category “typically consists of medium-sized single-family homes on lots that are at least a quarter-acre in size… new homes should be appropriately scaled for compatibility with existing neighborhood character.” Review Criteria, cont. Geologic and Wildfire Hazard Areas •There are no mapped geologic or wildfire hazard areas identified within this subdivision area. Utilities and Services •The Water Division, Power and Communications, Estes Valley Fire Protection District, and Estes Park Sanitation District have reviewed and expressed no objections to the proposed minor subdivision. Orientation of Land Uses •The proposed minor subdivision will be for single-family residential use, consistent with surrounding uses. Review Criteria, cont. Improvements •No public improvements are required with the minor subdivision application. Streets and Access •The existing lot is accessed from Stanley Circle Drive by an asphalt driveway. •Shared access is proposed with the minor subdivision application. Sidewalks, Pedestrian Connections and Trails •Sidewalks or trails are not required with the minor subdivision application. Review Criteria, cont. Grading and Site Disturbance •Not applicable. No development is proposed with the minor subdivision application. Open Space Area •Not applicable. Per § 4.3.D., only applicable for residential subdivisions containing 5 or more lots. Stormwater Drainage •Public Works expressed no concerns regarding drainage. Public Right-of-Way •There is no dedication of public ROW associated with this subdivision plat. Advantages & Disadvantages Advantages: •This proposal is consistent with the standards of the EPDC, specifically § 3.9 “Subdivisions” and Chapter 10 “Subdivision Standards.” •Approval of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat would allow the applicants to split the lot for their purposes of estate planning. Disadvantages: •None identified. Public Noticing and Interest Staff provided public notice of the application in accordance with EPDC noticing requirements. •Written notice mailed to adjacent property owners on January 28, 2026. •Legal notice published in the EP Trail-Gazette on January 30, 2026. •Application posted on the Town's "Current Applications" website. •The applicants provided proof of sign posting at the subject property on February 2, 2026. Public interest in this Minor Subdivision application is low. •No public comment has been received. Action Recommended Staff recommends Planning Commission forward to Town Board a recommendation to approve the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat, subject to the following findings: 1.EPPC is the recommending body for the minor subdivision plat. 2.Town Board is the decision-making body for the minor subdivision plat. 3.Adequate public/private facilities are currently available to serve the subject property. 4.This request has been submitted to all applicable reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment with no objections received. 5.The minor subdivision application complies with applicable standards set forth in the Estes Park Development Code. Sample Motions Sample Motions: 1.I move to forward to Town Board a recommendation of approval of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat, according to findings recommended by Staff. 2.I move to continue the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat application to the next regularly scheduled meeting, finding that … [state reasons for continuing]. 3.I move to forward to Town Board a recommendation of denial of the Chase Minor Subdivision Plat, finding that … [state findings for denial].