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Thursday, October 23, 2014
Community Development & 8:00 a.m.
Community Services Committee Board Room
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COMMUNITY SERVICES
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. None.
b) REPORTS
i. Museum Quarterly Report. Director Fortini
ii. Visitor Center Quarterly Report Manager Salerno
iii. October - November Event Report. Coordinator Jacobson
iv. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. None
b) REPORTS
i. Community Development Quarterly Report. Director Chilcott
ii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
4. ADJOURN
AGENDA
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, September 25, 2014
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT /
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer
County, Colorado. Meeting held in Town Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the
25th day of September, 2014.
Committee: Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Absent: None
Also Attending: Administrator Lancaster, Directors Chilcott and Fortini,
Managers Mitchell and Lynch, Coordinators Jacobson and
Wells, Chief Building Official Birchfield, and Recording
Secretary Limmiatis
Trustee Ericson called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
Senior Services Quarterly Report – Manager Mitchell updated the Committee on the
first Families and Seniors Together (F.A.S.T.) event, work completed with the
Larimer County Office on Aging, the United Way 211-To-Go program, increased
attendance and use of rental properties.
September & October Event Report - Coordinator Jacobson discussed the success
of the farmer’s market in Bond Park, flood recovery events, and the upcoming
events for the autumn season.
Shuttle Update – Coordinator Wells stated ridership was down by 2% overall in 2014
from 2013, but there was a significant increase in ridership of the Brown Route. The
Shuttle Committee would review the stops and routes, and create activities to
promote the 10th year anniversary of the Estes Park Free Shuttles.
Verbal Updates and Committee Questions –
Director Fortini informed the Committee the “Climb On!” exhibit would open
September 26, 2014 in conjunction with the celebration of Rocky Mountain
National Park’s 100th Anniversary. The exhibit showcases the local history of
rock climbing and features a temporary photography exhibit which explores
bouldering in the area.
Manager Lynch stated sales have been going great. The Event Center and all
venues throughout Town are being filled, new groups are interested in coming
to Town, and the Event Center/Pavilion website would be gong live soon.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
FALCON RIDGE FEE WAIVER.
Director Chilcott presented the request from the Estes Park Housing Authority for an
additional waiver of $760.00 for the development application and administrative costs
related to the Falcon Ridge project. A fee waiver was previously granted for
development review and building permit fees. The request falls within the Fee Waiver
Policy to support affordable housing within Town. The Committee recommended the
approval of the Falcon Ridge Fee Waiver to be included as an Action Item with the
Amended Plat at the November 25, 2014 Town Board meeting.
Community Development / Community Services – September 25, 2014 – Page 2
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
Flood Recovery Update – Director Chilcott provided an overview of the Flood
Recovery efforts which have taken place within the past year and items that need to
be addressed including the Fall River and Fish Creek Master Plan, the possibility of
a Watershed Coalition, the grant funding of an Environmental Planner/Planner III,
future grant funding opportunities and the extension of the interim floodplain
regulations. The Committee requested Director Chilcott present a comprehensive
Flood Recovery report at the October 28, 2014 Town Board meeting in conjunction
with the Ordinance to extend interim floodplain regulations.
Verbal Updates and Committee Questions – Chief Building Official Birchfield stated
stakeholders would be targeted to obtain feedback for specific dangerous building
code updates and multiple meetings would be held to identify public concerns prior
to the adoption of the International Building Codes. He currently has the authority to
act if the public is in eminent danger and does not foresee the need to rush the
public outreach process.
There being no further business, Trustee Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:32 a.m.
Barbara Jo Limmiatis, Recording Secretary
Community Services Memo
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Derek Fortini, Museum Director and Curator of Exhibits
Date: October 23, 2014
RE: Museum Quarterly Report
Background:
Attendance Highlights
In June and July, for the second year, we offered historic tours of the former
Hewes-Kirkwood Inn, now Rocky Ridge Music Center. Tours filled to capacity
both times and the Music Center asked us to partner again next year.
In July, Director Fortini ventured to Hermit Park to present original research
behind the history of the area to 35 participants. This fostered a new and
positive relationship with staff in Larimer County, of which we will gift a formal
report of the findings.
September 26 was the public opening for "Climb On!" It attracted at least 125
people, many of whom were first time visitors to the Museum.
Something to note about attendance: Numbers are down in July because the
Coolest Car Show in Colorado used to attract 3,000 – 4,000 visitors. This year's
event had 750 attendees. Also, the Hydroplant was closed for five days due to
lack of volunteers or staff. Most of those were weekend days.
Collection Highlights
For the latest exhibit Climb On!, the Curator of Collections organized object loans
from 11 local climbers. The loaned objects make up the majority of displayed
items in the exhibit. The Estes Park Trail-Gazette newspaper relocated in
September and, as a result of that move, the Museum received a large donation
to be added to the collection. This included newspapers from the 1920s through
the 1960s, photographs, biographical information files, research files, special
editions, and magazines. The Curator of Collections is currently rearranging
collections storage to make room for the addition of this collection, which
hopefully will be processed by the end of the year. The most recent addition to
the museum collection is a Lyman Byxbe oil painting.
Lyman Byxbe painting of Longs Peak from Bear Lake, 40”x30”.
Exhibits
Ongoing Temporary Exhibits
Experience the vertical side of Estes Park, home to some of the nation’s most
spectacular rock climbing. Granite boulders, sub-alpine crags, and high
mountain walls make the Estes valley and surrounding high peaks a world class
training ground for elite and amateur climbers alike. Learn about ascending
rocky terrain and how individuals pioneered local routes that pushed the limits of
gravity. Climb On!, will be on display through October 4, 2015 and is in support
of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial celebration.
Gripped
This temporary exhibit featured in the Main Gallery of the Museum has
photography that captures local bouldering in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain
National Park. Its opening coincided with Climb On! and has been very well
received by guests.
Adam Strong, Storm Shadow Emerald Lake, by Melissa Strong
Upcoming Programs
Note: The phrase “In celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th
anniversary” indicates the support of the anniversary as well as endorsement by
Rocky Mountain National Park.
November 3, 1-2 p.m. Meet Me @ the Museum: Vintage Souvenirs of Rocky
Mountain National Park (staff-led lecture). See unique mementos and
keepsakes once collected by visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park. Now
housed at the Estes Park Museum, these keepsakes were once purchase as a
reminder of a special visit. Curator of Education Alicia Mittelman will discuss how
they represent larger themes about nostalgia, art, and collecting with items
produced over the span of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100 years as a
national treasure. Free admission, no registration required.
November 8, 3-4 p.m. Whooo’s Up There? (children’s program). Children ages 5
– 12 will learn about owls of Estes Park, the live ones and the famous rock
formation (“Twin Owls”) easily seen from the Museum. Following an illustrated
discussion of these fascinating birds of prey, participants will paint a ceramic owl
to take home with them. Cost is $6 per child, free admission as chaperone.
Registration encouraged at 970-577-3762 or amittelmant@estes.org to sign up.
Scholarships are available.
December 1, 1-2 p.m. Meet Me @ the Museum (staff-led lecture). Topic to be
determined. Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about
the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park.
Museum staff will aim to include the community in their local history findings once
a month. Discussions will be on-site at the Museum or participants may
assemble at the Museum and then embark by foot, bike or caravan to other
location(s) in the Estes valley. Get involved with the Museum staff’s topic of
choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday of
every month.
January 5, 1-2 p.m. Meet Me @ the Museum (staff-led lecture). Topic to be
determined. Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about
the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park.
Museum staff will aim to include the community in their local history findings once
a month. Discussions will be on-site at the Museum or participants may
assemble at the Museum and then embark by foot, bike or caravan to other
location(s) in the Estes valley. Get involved with the Museum staff’s topic of
choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday of
every month.
Other Highlights
This was the first year the Museum offered regular downtown history walking
tours. The tours were offered three days a week during the months of July and
August and attracted 131 participants. This new program brought in $1,100
worth of revenue as well as more visibility to the Museum and its services.
The majority of participants were year-round and summer residents, however,
there were some from out-of-state and even overseas. The tours were
advertised in the Estes Park News every week throughout July and August, on
the Museum website, and in email announcements. Posters were also made at
the Museum and distributed to several downtown businesses and lodging
facilities in Estes Park.
Three volunteer docents and the Curator of Education utilized an iPad,
purchased with grant monies, to facilitate the tours. Participants enjoyed viewing
historical photographs from the Museum collection and they aided in describing
how the buildings used to look compared to today. The Museum will continue
this popular tour in 2015.
Estes Park Museum July, 2014
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
From November through April, the Estes Park Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From May through October,
the Museum is open seven days a week. The Historic Fall River Hydroplant is open from Memorial Day through Labor
Day, Tuesday through Sunday.
July 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,633
Hydroplant Visitors 402
Programs and Tours—Museum 863
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 66
Group Meetings and Rentals 185
Total Attendance & Programs—Museum & Hydroplant 3,149
Programs and Tours Capacity 161
Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 90
Museum & Hydroplant Programs/Tours-Detail:
7-2 Two Wheelin’ History Tour 2
7-4 Museum Friends Event: Coolest Car Show in Colorado 750
7-6 Rocky Ridge Music Center Tour & Concert 11
7-7 Meet Me @ The Museum: Birch Ruins & Cabin Tour 19
7-17 Partners Mentoring Youth Knoll-Willows Tour 3
7-21 City of Fort Collins Hydroplant Tour 12
7-31 July Downtown History Walking Tour Participation 66
Group Meetings and Rentals-Detail:
7-2 Estes Park Museum Volunteer Training 9
7-9 CVB Ambassadors 35
7-9 Estes Park in Bloom 6
7-10 Fish Creek TAC 10
7-10 History Colorado RMNP Memories 5
7-11 Museum Shop Committee 5
7-17 Rooftop Rodeo Committee 53
7-19 Winslow Baby Shower 20
7-20 Postcard Club 9
7-24 Fish Creek TAC 10
7-24 Museum Friends Board 12
7-29 EPPD 7
7-29 Coolest Car Show in Colorado 4
2010 11,014
2011 12,861
2012 14,719
2013 13,679
2014 10,857
Total July Attendance
Estes Park Museum
5,828
6,583 6,668
6,069
3,149
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500
7,000
7,500
8,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estes Park Museum August, 2014
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
From November through April, the Estes Park Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From May through October,
the Museum is open seven days a week. The Historic Fall River Hydroplant is open from Memorial Day through Labor
Day, Tuesday through Sunday.
August 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,490
Hydroplant Visitors 401
Programs and Tours—Museum 407
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 337
Total Attendance & Programs—Museum & Hydroplant 2,635
Programs and Tours Capacity 461
Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 88
Museum & Hydroplant Programs/Tours-Detail:
8-2 Hermit of Hermit Park Tour 35
8-4 Meet Me @ The Museum: A Closer Look at Sandzén in EP 20
8-9 Wolves of the West: Live Animal Demonstration 102
8-10 Museum Friends Program: Author Mary Taylor Young 52
8-15 Museum Friends Program: Ice Cream Social 48
8-21 Visit Estes Park Gallery Tour 8
8-27 Two Wheelin’ History Tour 3
8-28 Museum Friends Program: Author Tom Gootz 74
8-30 August Downtown History Walking Tour Participation 65
Group Meetings and Rentals-Detail:
8-2 Estes Family Association 46
8-6 Fish Creek TAC 10
8-12 CVB Ambassadors 41
8-12 EPPD 6
8-13 Fish Creek TAC 10
8-15 Museum Shop Committee 5
8-16 Wonderview Condominiums 80
8-17 Postcard Club 12
8-20 Fish Creek Infrastructure Open House 60
8-21 Fish Creek TAC 10
8-22 Restorative Justice 20
8-26 EPPD 22
8-27 Estes Park Western Heritage Foundation 15
2010 16,238
2011 17,785
2012 17,785
2013 15,804
2014 13,492
Total August Attendance
Estes Park Museum
5,224
4,924
2,352
2,125
2,635
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estes Park Museum September, 2014
From November through April, the Estes Park Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From May through October,
the Museum is open seven days a week. The Historic Fall River Hydroplant is open from Memorial Day through Labor
Day, Tuesday through Sunday.
September 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,460
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 289
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 169
Total Attendance & Programs—Museum & Hydroplant 1,918
Programs and Tours Capacity 245
Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 117
Museum & Hydroplant Programs/Tours-Detail:
9-3 Fish Creek TAC 50
9-8 Meet Me @ The Museum: Rocky Mountain Elk 69
9-25 “Climb On!” Exhibit Preview 45
9-26 “Climb On!” Exhibit Opening 125
Group Meetings and Rentals-Detail:
9-4 Fish Creek TAC 10
9-9 CVB Ambassadors 42
9-9 EPPD 6
9-10 Estes Park Western Heritage 10
9-11 Estes Park Museum Friends Executive Committee 5
9-12 Estes Park Museum Friends Shop Committee 4
9-15 Restorative Justice 15
9-18 Estes Park Museum Friends Board Meeting 11
9-18 Rooftop Rodeo Committee 40
9-23 EPPD 6
9-23 WAPA-Logan Simpson Design Open House 20
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
2010 17,346
2011 19,881
2012 19,280
2013 18,001
2014 15,410
Total September Attendance
Estes Park Museum
1,108
2,096 2,209 2,197
1,918
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estes Park Museum Quarter III 2014
From November through April, the Estes Park Museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. From May through October,
the Museum is open seven days a week. The Historic Fall River Hydroplant is open from Memorial Day through Labor
Day, Tuesday through Sunday.
July 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,633
Hydroplant Visitors 402
Programs and Tours—Museum 863
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 66
Group Meetings and Rentals 185
Total July Attendance 3,149
August 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,490
Hydroplant Visitors 401
Programs and Tours—Museum 407
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 337
Total August Attendance 2,635
September 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,460
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 289
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 169
Total September Attendance 1,918
Total Quarter III Attendance 7,702
2010 17,346
2011 19,881
2012 19,280
2013 18,001
2014 15,410
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager
Date: October 23, 2014
RE: Visitor Services Quarterly Report: July - September
Third Quarter Visitor Center Traffic:
The Visitor Center saw an increase of 20.9% in foot traffic in July, August, and
September over the third quarter last year. In 2013, 174,146 people came through the
doors, for an average of 1,893 people per day. This year, 210,509 people stopped at
the Visitor Center during the third quarter, for an average of 2,288 people each day.
This is a significant increase that equals nearly 400 more visits per day and 36,363
more people in the third quarter of 2014 when compared to the third quarter of 2013. It
is not surprising, though, in light of the September 2013 flood and the impact the
flooding had on September visitation. To put this in perspective, last September, the
Visitor Center experienced a decrease of 33,818 people over September 2012.
Clearly, the increase of over 28,000 visits during the month of September this year
contributed significantly to the 20.9% increase for the quarter, but does not explain all of
it. Both July and August were also up over their 2013 counterparts: July saw nearly
2,700 more people, representing a 3.3% increase, while August saw over 5,600 more,
for an 8.66% increase over the same month last year. When looking at the chart below,
this third quarter is the highest visitation the Visitor Center has seen, except for in 2011,
when 212,458 people came to the EP Visitor Center.
January through September 2014 visitor counts are up 10.23% overall when compared
to the same time-period in 2013. The Visitor Center has seen 31,031 more people YTD;
in 2013 the Visitor Center had 303,318 total visitors compared to 334,349 visitors
through September of this year.
Rocky Mountain National Park visitation was slightly different from what was
experienced at the EP Visitor Center. Both July and August were down over 2013, but
Community Services Memo
by only a total of approximately 17,000 visitors. Respectively, this represents a 2.65%
decrease, or nearly 12,000 fewer visitors in July, and a 0.81% decrease, or over 5,000
fewer visitors in August. The YTD visitation totals through July and August were also
slightly down in RMNP: 4.11% in July, and 3.29% in August, yet by the end of
September, YTD visitation at RMNP was up by 7.3% over 2013. This equals 201,636
more people through September of this year and the increase is due to the excellent
September numbers. September visitation in RMNP was 112% above September 2013,
which equals 284,227 more people. RMNP has reported that this September was the
strongest September since 2008.
EP Visitor Center Traffic
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total
2014 27,953 95,887 210,509 334,349
2013 27,030 102,142 174,146 33,356 336,674
2012 31,464 101,192 184,459 47,275 364,390
2011 32,960 100,558 212,458 55,716 401,692
2010 19,877 76,080 179,627 49,394 324,978
2009 21,492 78,442 164,098 37,807 301,839
2008 16,797 64,642 144,648 37,433 263,520
2007 18,060 68,195 158,669 31,116 276,040
2006 8,999 54,602 139,046 29,522 232,169
Third Quarter Telephone Calls:
Visitor Services staff answered 12.36% less telephone calls during the third quarter of
2014 over the same time period in 2013. The call center received 6,313 calls in July,
August and September 2013, for an average of nearly 69 calls per day. This year,
Visitor Services staff fielded 5,532 calls, for an average of 60 calls per day. This
difference equals 781 less calls in third quarter 2014 over last year, and YTD through
September 30, 967 less calls have been received when compared to the same time
period in 2013.
Visitor Center Telephone Calls
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total
2014 2,090 3,866 5,532 11,488
2013 2,055 4,087 6,313 3,045 15,500
2012 2,357 5,112 6,368 2,341 16,178
2011 3,119 5,946 8,779 2,855 20,699
2010 3,934 7,162 9,772 3,224 24,092
2009 3,931 7,608 11,035 3,796 26,370
2008 3,538 6,615 10,122 3,281 23,556
2007 3,899 6,575 10,521 3,360 24,355
2006 3,891 6,127 9,298 3,002 22,318
Retail Sales:
Retail sales through the end of September total $32,232 and the sales for the third
quarter equal $21,470. Last year, third quarter sales totaled $15,927, and in 2012,
$17,911. Third quarter sales have always been the highest. With this strong third
quarter, the year-end sales will likely come in between $38,000 and $39,000, which
could place Visitor Center sales above the budgeted revenue of $34,000 for 2014.
Total Retail Sales Revenue by year
2005 (in old Building) $17,675
2006 $39,299
2007 $43,554
2008 $36,485
2009 $42,582
2010 $40,175
2011 $39,192
2012 $34,499
2013 $29,296
2014 thru Sept $32,232
Visitor Center Hours of Operation:
The Visitor Center hours of operation officially changed on Monday, October 6. The
hours are now:
Monday through Saturday, 9A – 5P and on Sunday, 10A – 4P.
With this change, the Ambassadors no longer work daily at the center. The volunteers
now provide assistance at the front counter only on Saturdays and Sundays. Weekend
volunteer assistance will continue through mid-May, 2015.
Volunteer Ambassadors:
The number of volunteer Ambassadors currently totals 50 (this includes summer only
volunteers and others who plan to come back in the spring of 2015, but are not working
at the center this winter). This total is less than the 63 volunteers on the roster at the
end of the third quarter last year. Fourteen volunteers have retired this year, and one
new Ambassador came on board in September.
Currently, there is another person interested in becoming an Ambassador in the spring
of 2015. (He does not live in EP during the winter, or we would encourage him to train
now.) Due to the low number on the volunteer roster, the Visitor Services team has
decided that if anyone is interested in becoming an Ambassador over the fall and
winter, a training session (or training sessions) will be held to bring them on board.
Over the years, the best recruitment strategy for new volunteers has been through
current Ambassadors, for they are excellent at “discovering” those individuals who have
the personality traits and skills needed to be successful as a volunteer at the Visitor
Center. The Visitor Services team is exploring new ways to recruit volunteers and
intends to increase the number of volunteers on the roster for the 2015 season.
Budget: N/A
Recommendation: None
Community Services Memo
To: Community Development/ Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Lexy Jacobson, Event Coordinator
Date: October 23, 2014
RE: Fairgrounds and Events Division- October and November Event Update
Report: Based on the continuing feedback from community members, business owners
and guests, I believe it is safe to say that Estes Park has seen record high numbers this
fall. Starting with Autumn Gold weekend and continuing through Pumpkins and Pilsners,
Estes Park has been fortunate to have beautiful weather, striking colors and ample
amounts of wildlife! We are confident that this momentum will continue through the
holiday season.
Where we’ve been….
October
Bond Park Oct. 4th-5th Elk Fest
Downtown Oct. 11th-12th Surprise Sale
Bond Park Oct. 11th Pumpkins and Pilsners
Event Center Oct. 18th Lynch Wedding
The annual Estes Park Elk Fest saw great success in its 16th year! Staff was able to
partner with EVPRD and the Rotary Clubs of Estes Park to feature a Calf Corral
(children’s area) and a Wallowing Hole (beer garden). Both additions of the event saw a
positive response and we will be continuing this partnership in the future! Our committee
has conducted a recap and some of the take away items were expanding the vendors,
continuing with live entertainment and more bus tours to see the elk. Save the Date:
October 3-4, 2015
Pumpkins and Pilsners was a new event, in Bond Park, hosted by Families for Estes.
This family friendly, Oktoberfest saw an encouraging response for their first year to
hopefully return in 2015! Our staff was able to assist with logistics and provide various in
kind services to help offset some of the associated risks with a first year event. We
continue to work with Families for Estes on several community events to support one
another. Overall their organization was able to raise over $6,000. YAY!
Where we are….
November
Downtown Oct. 31st Trick Or Treat Downtown
Event Center Nov. 1st Fall Back Beer Fest
George Hix Memorial
Riverside Plaza
Nov. 22nd Tree Lighting Ceremony
Downtown/Event Center Nov. 28th-30th Catch the Glow Parade and Weekend Celebration
Held each year on the day we turn the clocks back, the 2nd Annual Fall Back Beer Fest
is not only a celebration of beer, but also the people who make it. Enthusiasts can enjoy
seminars from beer glass experts, food pairings from certified cicerones,
demonstrations from homebrewing equipment fabricators, samples from hop farms,
giveaways from local homebrew supply shops, and much more ! Staff continues to work
closely with the contractor on layout, day of logistics, and overall event support. We as a
team are anxious to see the positive outcome from this event!
New this Year: The Catch the Glow Parade is now a weekend celebration! We as a
staff, along with Visit Estes Park, have identified a need to keep our guests in town
following the parade, on November 28th. On Saturday and Sunday we will be featuring
Santas Workshop at the Event Center; a family friendly, interactive wonderland! Guests
will be able to decorate a sky high christmas tree, take a ride on a trackless train, build a
gingerbread castle, and much more!!
Where we’re going….
December
Event Center Dec. 6th Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Movie Marathon
Downtown Dec. 13th Dasher 5K
Downtown Dec. 13th Tinsel Tavern Tour
Staff has teamed up with EVPRD to host Breakfast with Santa and the Holiday Movie
Marathon. Both events happen annually, however they are the perfect pair of events to
join forces. We will be offering more space for Breakfast with Santa at the Event Center ,
in turn being able to accommodate more guests! Join us Dec. 6th starting at 8:00 a.m.
The 2nd Annual Tinsel Tavern Tour kicks off on December 13th! Staff has joined forces
with local lodging properties (6) and taverns (5) to offer guests a unique holiday
experience throughout the village. Starting at the kick-off party, guests will enjoy live
entertainment, appetizers and merriment before stepping onto the Elkhorn Express
Trolley to head to a line-up of favorite Estes Park Taverns. Tickets now available!
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Alison Chilcott, Community Development Director
Date: October 20, 2014
RE: Community Development Quarterly Report
Community Development provides seven core governmental services: Building Safety;
Addressing; Floodplain Management; Signage; Long-Range Planning; Planning for the
Present; and Land Use Nuisances. The department has seven full-time staff.
BUILDING SAFETY: Promote a safe built environment to (1) minimize loss of life and injury to the
general public and emergency responders; and (2) reduce property damage and destruction.
Building permit and inspection activity reports are attached. Year to date, the number of
permits issued is up 35% from last year and building inspections are averaging 22 per day
compared to roughly 15 per day a year ago.
Senior Building Permit Technician Charlie Phillips continues to complete all residential plan
reviews freeing time for Will Birchfield, Chief Building Official/Floodplain Manager to devote
the bulk of his time to floodplain management/flood recovery.
Chief Building Official Will Birchfield also completes inspections when Claude Traufield,
Building Inspector, has more inspections that he can perform in one day. In addition to
completing inspections within a day, staff are now performing timed inspections when
possible, i.e. inspections at the time requested by the contractor.
Building Division staff are continually re-prioritizing work to ensure highest priority items are
complete; however, customers have experienced delays in having messages (voice and
email) returned. Wes Reichardt, Code Compliance Officer is handling most sign code
questions and permitting to relieve Charlie Phillips of this duty and is being cross-trained to
process miscellaneous permits.
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ADDRESSING: Enhance public safety through the easy and rapid location of properties by law
enforcement, fire, rescue, and emergency medical personnel within the Town of Estes Park.
The Town’s Addressing policy is complete and all addressing forms are updated. This is
the first time Town has had a written addressing policy. Our policy is modeled on Larimer
County’s policy.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT: Minimize death, injury, and losses to public and private property due
to flooding.
A detailed report was provided to CD/CS last month. A similar report will be presented to
the Town Board on October 28th along with a staff recommendation to extend interim
floodplain regulations adopted by the Town Board in November 2013.
SIGNAGE: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by (1) ensuring the signage is safe and
(2) is compatible with adjacent land uses and the total visual environment of the Estes Valley.
The Creative Sign Program has been removed from the Sign Code and the Creative Sign
Design Review Board has been dissolved.
ESTES VALLEY LONG RANGE MASTER PLANNING: Create more convenient, equitable, healthy,
efficient, and attractive places for present and future generations. Articulate a desired future to inform decision-
making today.
Planning staff are drafting the Economics, Transportation and Planning the Valley’s Future
chapters. These chapters require more substantial re-writing to achieve the goal of
modernizing the comprehensive plan. Given that more revisions are required and there is
more gray area (more room for discretion), staff will be asking for more input from the
elected and appointed officials.
Stream/River Master Planning/Resiliency activities are reported in floodplain management
above.
Dave Shirk, Senior Planner continues to participate in the Northern Colorado Elk
Management group. He attended a meeting in October and learned that the Estes
Valley/east RMNP elk population was at approximately 3,500 elk in the early 2000’s and is
now down to 800-900. This is the target population identified in the Vegetation and Elk
Management plan. At that meeting, it was determined that no culling is needed in 2014.
PLANNING FOR THE PRESENT: Provide for the coordinated and harmonious development of the
Estes Valley, which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote health, safety, order,
convenience, prosperity and general welfare, as well as efficiency and economy.
In terms of larger development review projects, Falcon Ridge development review is
wrapping up and is expected to move to construction phase in 2015 and the YMCA has
submitted a development plan for a Mountain Center, a base for outdoor programming
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such as hiking, fly-fishing, and biking trips. The Mountain Center will also contain an indoor
climbing wall.
Cell service capacity is continuing to improve, both in terms of coverage and speed. Dave
Shirk, Senior Planner has issued approvals to multiple cell providers over the past year.
There is typically about a year lag between approval and installation. The next project to be
installed is a mono-pine tower (concealed antenna) on Prospect Mountain, which will be
about 15-20 feet taller than the existing tree canopy. Single-direction whip (attached)
antennas are being replaced with omni-direction (attached) antennas on Highway 34. And
finally, an approximately 1,000 square-foot equipment shed at the corner of Mall Road and
US 36, will house equipment to provide cell coverage between Estes Park and Lyons, as
well as the ability for CDOT to report on road and weather conditions. This is a CDOT
project, in CDOT right-of-way. Location and Extent review will be required.
The Saint Vrain Brewery is expected to be the first brewery to open following Estes Valley
Development Code (EVDC) code amendments to allow micro-breweries as a principal use.
Opening is expected in early 2015. Development plan review is not required; however a
building permit is required.
NUISANCES: Eliminate nuisances detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare
of the citizens, on private property within the Estes Valley, such as waste accumulation, unsanitary
conditions, and noxious weeds.
Wes Reichardt, Code Compliance Officer has received his International Code Council
Zoning Inspector certification. He also participated in the Colorado Association of Code
Enforcement Officials three-day certification program.
Over the last three months of the code compliance program, staff made the following
presentations:
• Association for Responsible Development update on vacation homes and
regulations.
• Worked with Estes Land Stewardship Association on noxious weeds.
The Town Code Compliance policy is complete. This is the first time to Town has had a
written code compliance policy.
Please see the attached Dashboard Summary of Code Compliance efforts from July
through mid-October. The majority of enforcement activities are for illegal signs, vacation
homes, and noxious weeds. Vacation home violations are for operating without a Business
License.
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Estes Valley Planning Commission. Regular monthly meetings held. Kathy Bowers, a
Town-appointed Commissioner, term ends on December 31, 2014. She has decided not to
apply for a second term. The Town is currently soliciting applications for this volunteer
position.
Estes Valley Board of Adjustment. Regularly monthly meetings held. The Larimer County
Commissioners appointed Don Darling to serve a four-year. Bob McCreery served on the
Board for four years and opted not to apply for a second term.
Town of Estes Park Board of Appeals. No meetings this quarter. This Board has not met
since it was formed.
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BUILDING PERMIT SUMMARY2014 YEAR‐TO‐DATE MONTHPERMITS ISSUED 2013VALUATION2013FEES COLLECTED 2013FEES WAIVED 2013PROJECT NAMEFOR WAIVED FEESMONTHPERMITS ISSUED 2014VALUATION2014FEES COLLECTED 2014FEES WAIVED 2014PROJECT NAMEFOR WAIVED FEESJanuary18 $160,770 $3,554 $0January53 $567,861 $9,523 $50Demo permit for 1147 Fish Creek Rd - FloodFebruary28 $2,385,369 $23,196 $589Museum Minor RemodelCVB Log ReplacementFebruary22 $842,344 $9,085 $0March37 $1,396,150 $22,873 $253Minor Remodels - Town Hall & CVB public restroomsMarch51 $890,961 $10,138 $1,500Asbestos Removal and Abatement at Town HallApril56 $1,118,344 $6,372 $875Minor Remodels -CVB (windows)Park Theatre (damage repair)April59 $1,427,646 $11,129 $0May50 $708,723 $19,689 $0May49 $1,053,819 $20,698 $0June44 $896,046 $13,636 $2,776The Neighborhood - New SFD ($2721)MPEC Construction Trailer ($55)June51 $1,432,168 $20,181 $0July50 $883,120 $14,354 $0July46 $2,053,039 $24,620 $921Fish Hatchery Storage Bldg - $897Grubsteak Emergency Repairs - $24August21 $1,066,057 $15,400 $2,791The Neighborhood - New SFDAugust28 $457,815 $6,340 $0September31 $1,500,710 $16,896 $175Town-Owned Duplex on Riverside - replace flood-damaged furnaceSeptember93 $1,216,336 $17,129 $2,375New SFD - The NeighborhoodOctober87 $883,186 $16,825 $50Demo of Stall BarnsOctoberNovember35 $1,105,172 $13,146 $2,563The Neighborhood - New SFDBoy Scouts Temp ShelterTemp. Placement of Gas Line over Fall RiverNovemberDecember37 $1,387,818 $17,039 $0DecemberYEAR TO DATE335 $10,115,289 $135,970 $7,459YEAR TO DATE452 $9,941,989 $128,843 $4,846% CHANGE 35% -2% -5%2014YEAR END TOTALS 2014452 $9,941,989 $128,843 $4,846YEAR END TOTALS 2013494 $13,491,465 $182,980 $10,0722013
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013Number Issued372 419 499 485 494% change from previous year-37% 13% 19% -3% 2%Valuation$15,255,616 $11,233,978$11,904,278$14,162,316$13,491,465% change from previous year-57% -26% 6% 19% -5%Fees Collected$149,877 $155,535$164,699$180,746$182,980% change from previous year-48% 4% 6% 10% 1%Fees Waived$26,909 $8,599 $23,776 $15,516 $10,0722009 Marys Lake Road Bridge (county project) $3,026,7162009 Stanley Park Grandstands $2,829,3972010 Safeway Remodel $2,223,2562010 Safeway Fueling Facility & Hail Damage Roofing $1,936,9362011 Safeway Pharmacy Remodel $250,0002012 Estes Park Medical Center - MRI Addition $828,1562012 Silver Saddle/Best Western Expansion $1,092,9472013$846,5132013$551,0002013$600,0002013$577,5472013$579,1472014$699,5312014 $1,936,630Harmony Foundation - Administration & Detox BuildingFIVE-YEAR TRENDPROJECTS WITH SIGNIFICANT VALUATION OR COMMUNITY IMPORTANCEPark River West - Three Units4-Unit Mixed-Use Building at Black Canyon Inn CondominiumsEstes Park Medical Center - Nursing Home Estes Park Medical Center - Nursing Home RemodelSingle-Family HomeSingle-Family Home
2014 BUILDING PERMITS - DETAILED REPORTJANUARYFEBRUARYMARCHAPRILMAYJUNEJULYAUGUSTSEPTEMBERYEAR TO DATE
RESIDENTIAL PERMITS
(101) New Single Family DetachedAttached 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 11
Square-footage 1,040 2,182 2246 2,502 6,113 1,876 4,938 20,897
Valuation $127,418 $220,263 $186,948.00 $360,079 $577,895 $197,221 $630,359 $2,300,183
(103) New Duplex - 2 2
Square-footage 4000 4,000
Valuation $438,420 $438,420
(104) New 3-4 Family - * 3 total permits (1 for each)1 *0
Square-footage 6162 6,162
Valuation $699,531 $699,531
0
(438) Add/Alt/Conv Garages/Carports 3 1 4
Square-footage - if applicable 1,704 220 1,924
Valuation $55,936 $7,487 63,423
(434) Add/Alt/Conv 29 11 28 26 40 31 31 22 52 270
Square-footage - if applicable 0
Valuation $327,424 $165,820 $225,811 $183,094 $543,783 $293,192 $370,657 $103,894 $474,979 $2,688,653
Total New Square Footage 1040 2182 8408 2502 10113 1876 4938 31,059
Total Remodel/Add Square Footage 1704 220 5589 7,513
# RESIDENTIAL PERMITS 29 12 29 28 41 39 32 23 55 288
VALUATION $327,424 $293,238 $446,074 $1,069,573 $903,862 $1,365,443 $378,144 $301,115 $1,105,338 $6,190,211
COMMERCIAL PERMITS
(213) New Hotels, Motels, Cabins 0
Square-footage 0
Valuation 0 Minor Repair/Remodel 9 29
(318) New Rec. Bldg. - 0 Boiler/Furnace/Heater 7 28
(319) New Religious Bldg.0 Stove/Fireplace 1 6
(322) New Service & Repair 1 1 2 Roof 5 53
Valuation $1,936,630 $90,200 $2,026,830 Radon Mitigation 0 5
(324) New Offices, Banks, Prof 1 1 Water Heater 3 14
Valuation $150,000 $150,000
(327) New Retail 1 1 AC/Cooler 0 4
Square-footage 0 Water/Service Line/Plumbing 0 5
Valuation $150,000 150,000 Gas Line/Propane 3 18
(437) Add/Alt/Conv 19 8 12 13 8 12 13 4 38 127 Sewer Line 0
Square-footage 0 Window/Siding 2 21
Valuation $203,937 $180,300 $277,937 $114,323 $149,957 $66,725 $116,409 $66,500 $110,998 $1,287,086 Solar 0
TOTAL 30 183
Total New Square Footage 0
Total Remodel/Add Square Footage 0
# COMMERCIAL PERMITS 19 8 13 14 8 12 14 5 38 131 Minor Repair/Remodel 1 9
VALUATION $203,937 $180,300 $427,937 $264,323 $149,957 $66,725 $2,053,039 $156,700 $110,998 $3,613,916 Boiler/Furnace 1 8
Oven Hood/Fireplace 0 3
TOTAL BUILDING PERMITS 48 20 42 42 49 51 46 28 93 419 Roof 3 5
VALUATION $531,361 $473,538 $874,011 $1,333,896 $1,053,819 $1,432,168 $2,431,183 $457,815 $1,216,336 $9,804,127 Water Heater 1 5
AC/Cooler 0 4
DEMOLITION PERMITS 2 1 9 15 3 2 1 33 Water/Service Line/Plumbing/Backflow 0 2
VALUATION $10,500 $6,250 $16,950 27,750 $5,500.00 $8,500.00 $5,000 $80,450 Construction Trailer 0 1
FLOODPLAIN PERMITS (includes Temp. Permits)3 1 0 2 6 Solar 0
VALUATION $26,000 $362,546.00 $0.00 $66,000.00 454,546 Gas Pipe/Line 0 5
Antenna 0
TOTAL PERMITS 53 22 51 59 49 51 50 30 94 458 Window/Siding 0 1
TOTAL VALUATION $567,861 $842,344 $890,961 $1,427,646 $1,053,819 $1,432,168 $2,436,682 $466,315 $1,221,336 $10,339,132 TOTAL 6 43
GRADING PERMITS 1 1 1 1 1 5 Solar
VALUATION $0.00 $0.00 $0 $0 $0 0 New square footage = new construction (example: new home, new detached garage, etc)
FLOOD-RELATED BUILDING PERMITS - COMMERCIAL 1 1 2 Remodel/Alt/Add square footage = remodel of existing structure or addition to an existing structure
VALUATION $60,000 $33,949 $93,949 Add/Alt/Conv = additions, remodels, misc permits
FLOOD-RELATED BUILDING PERMITS - RESIDENTIAL 1 2 3 $1 $1 $1 9
VALUATION $5,000 $70,461.00 $23,723 $8,500 $2,750 $15,000 $125,434
(434) Residential Add/Alt/Conv also includes the Misc permits below Current Month Year to Date
(437) Commercial Add/Alt/Conv also includes the Misc Permits below Current Month Year to Date
Single-Family Dwellings
Commercial Additions,
Alterations, Misc. Permits
Residential Additions,
Alterations, Misc. Permits
Demolition
New 3-4 Family
New Duplex Garage/Carport
Additions, Alterations
New Service Bldg.
New Commercial Bldg
Floodplain
Building Permits Year to Date
02004006008001000120014001600159261123349115577116217010NUMBER OF INSPECTIONSTYPE OF INSPECTION2014 BUILDING INSPECTIONSJANUARY through SEPTEMBER4150 Inspections Average per day = 22
Town of Estes Park Code Compliance
Summary Report: July - October
Number of Cases Received Over Time Cases Opened/Closed
General Updates Cases by Category
Mission Statement:
To contribute to the safety, aesthetics, and quality of life in
the Estes Valley by ensuring compliance with adopted codes in
a fair and comprehensive manner. Mission focus
is on achieving voluntary compliance
through cooperative efforts between code officials and citizens.
Education/Outreach
In September obtained my ICC Zoning inspector certification.
In October, I attended the Colorado Association Code Enforcement
Officials for a 3 day certification course.
Enforcement
While the Town strives to achieve voluntary compliance
with local codes, enforcement actions may are still be necessary.
Official Correspondence
Courtesy Letter of Request 34
Notice of Violation 3
Summons/public mtg 0
11
5
11
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
1-Jul 1-Aug 1-Sep 1-Oct
Signs, 29%
Junk/Trash,
10%
Weeds, 10%
Work w/o
Permit, 3%
Private
Matter, 3%
Vacation
Homes, 25%
Flood Plain 3%
Other, 14%
July Aug Sept Oct
Closed (5)(11)(9)(5)
Opened 11 5 11 10
Net Cases Open
(Closed)6 (6)2 5
(25)
(20)
(15)
(10)
(5)
0
5
10
15
20
25
Contact: Wes Reichardt
Code Compliance Officer
wreichardt@estes.org