HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Planning Commission 2026-02-17Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, February 17, 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 February 17, 2026.
Commission:
Attending:
Absent:
Chair Charles Cooper, Vice Chair David Arterburn, Dick
Mulhern, Chris Pawson, Julie Phares
Commissioners Cooper, Arterburn, Phares, Pawson,
Community Development Director Steve Careccia, Planner II
Kara Washam, Special Counsel Greg White, Recording
Secretary Karin Swanlund
Arterburn
Chair Cooper called the meeting to order at 1 :30 pm. There were 4 people in the
audience.
INTRODUCTIONS
Commissioners and staff introduced themselves.
AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Pawson/Mulhern) to approve the agenda. The motion
passed 4-0.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated January 20, 2026
It was moved and seconded (Mulhern/Phares) to approve the consent agenda. The
motion passed 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: none
ACTION ITEMS:
1 . Minor Subdivision 173 Stanley Circle Drive Planner II Washam
Planner Washam reviewed the staff report. The applicants wish to subdivide their
existing 1.17-acre lot into two (2) lots, 0.67 acres and 0.50 acres. The larger lot will
include the existing single-family residence and structures, while the smaller lot will
remain undeveloped for the foreseeable future. The applicants intend to place the
smaller lot in a trust for their beneficiary. Staff recommended approval of the Minor
Subdivision.
DISCUSSION:
Property owner Michelle Chase answered Commissioner Mulhern's question that there
are no plans for development. The lot will be placed in a trust, with no idea what the
beneficiary will do with it.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
RECORD OF PROCEED I NGS
Planning Commission -February 17, 2026 -Page 2
It was moved and seconded (Mulhern/Phares) to forward a recommendation of
approval to the Town Board of Trustees for the Chase Minor Subdivision. The
motion passed 4-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Director Carecc ia reported that the consultant is working hard on drafting the code text.
A 30% draft will like ly be available by mid-March.
With no furth e r business, Chair Cooper adjourned the meeting at 1 :45 pm.
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