HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Community Development Community Services 2015-01-22
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Community Development & 8:00 a.m.
Community Services Committee Board Room
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COMMUNITY SERVICES
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. 2015 Lease for Shuttles from Rocky Mountain Transit Coordinator Wells
Management.
ii. 2015 Event Road Closures Director Winslow
b) REPORTS
i. Verbal December/January Event Report. Coordinator Jacobson
ii. Museum Quarterly Report Director Fortini
iii. Visitor Services Quarterly Report Manager Salerno
iv. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
3. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
a) RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TOWN BOARD
i. None.
b) REPORTS
i. 2014 Community Development Annual Report. Director Chilcott
ii. Verbal Updates and Committee Questions.
4. ADJOURN
AGENDA
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, December 18, 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
18th day of December, 2014.
Committee: Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb and Phipps
Attending: Chair Ericson, Trustees Holcomb
Also Attending: Town Administrator Lancaster, Director Chilcott, Manager
Mitchell, Special Event Coordinator Jacobson, Shuttle
Coordinator Wells, Director Fortini and Deputy Town Clerk
Deats
Absent: Trustee Phipps
Chair 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 –
o Kelly Claypool and Diana Laughlin are professionally trained instructors
for the grant-funded N’ Balance courses. The program is part of a national
fall-prevention initiative. The fall session held at the Senior Center was a
success and received good feedback from participants. Three sessions of
the course will be held during 2015. Enrollment rosters for the upcoming
classes are full with waiting lists.
o The Meals on Wheels Program received a grant of $1,325 in 2014 from
the Colorado Senior Pro Rodeo Charity Association (CSPRCA). Since
2012, $5450 has been donated to the Meals on Wheels program by the
CSPRCA.
o Overall attendance numbers at drop-in and planned programs at the
Senior Center have increased 19% over 2013.
o Events held at the Senior Center this year have been collaborative efforts.
Partnering organizations include but are not limited to: Families for Estes
(FFE); Families and Seniors Together (FAST); Park School District
students; AmeriCorps; Sunrise Rotary; and numerous volunteers from the
community.
o Medicare Counseling – Sessions are held year ’round on a monthly basis
on topics such as the basics of Medicare, how to navigate the Medicare
system, and prescription drug plan counseling.
o Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc., has a membership of 570 and will
be holding their annual meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 1 p.m.
at the Senior Center.
November/December Event Report –
o Alison Gdovicak, Events Coordinator, was introduced as the newest
member of the Special Events staff.
o Attendance numbers for the Fall Back Beer Festival tripled the numbers
from last year. Ticket sales indicated 1000 individuals attended the event.
o A new event, Santa’s Workshop, was initiated this year on the Saturday
and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Attendance was way higher than
expected with approximately 650 people on Saturday alone. Staff
estimates 80% of the attendees were families from out of town who spent
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the weekend in Estes Park. The event will be scheduled for 2015 as well.
o Holiday Shop-a-thon and Scavenger Hunt is scheduled for the weekend of
December 19-21, 2014. 12 merchants are participating in the scavenger
hunt.
o Estes Park Winter Fest will return on January 16-19, 2015. Visit Estes
Park, the Kiwanis Club, the Recreation District, Families for Estes, the
Rotary Clubs and a variety of non-profits are teaming up to make this
event a community effort.
o A gymnastics event is scheduled at the Event Center in April 2015, and a
health living event is scheduled for September. Sporting groups such as
volleyball, indoor cheering, and jump rope organizations have shown
interest in the venue, but have not yet scheduled events.
Shuttle Update –
o Inclusion of the ridership numbers for the Tinsel & Tavern event on
December 13th brought the year to date total ridership to over 90,000,
which compares closely to 2013 totals.
o It is estimated that 30% of the ridership in the summer months are local
people, with a much higher percentage being guests to Estes Park on
weekends and for events.
o An additional trolley may be added to the fairgrounds route for 2015.
o Shuttles will again run on Memorial Day weekend and for the Wool Market
in 2015, with the 2015 summer shuttle schedule remaining basically the
same as the 2014 schedule.
Verbal Updates –
o In response to a question at a previous CDCS Committee meeting about a
downward trend in attendance numbers at the museum, Director Fortini
provided additional information to help clarify the situation. He said the
main difference in totals for 2013 vs. 2014 was attendance at the Coolest
Car Show. The event usually draws approximately 4,000 people,
however, in 2014, only 750 people attended. He said the numbers of
events at the museum have increased and the attendance numbers are
going in the right direction overall.
o Some of the new, non-traditional museum programs such as the Two-
Wheel History Tour received positive comments from participants. New
events need time gain an audience and must be given an opportunity to
grow.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
Verbal Updates –
o A Board of Appeals organizational meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
January 8, 2015. Adoption of bylaws and election of officers will occur as
well as initial discussion about the 2015 international building code
adoption.
o The Stanley Wellness Center application was withdrawn pending review of
structure heights.
o Grant applications and letters of intent are being prepared for submission
for the next round of disaster recovery funds. These deadlines occur in a
January/February time frame.
o Newly hired planner, Tina Kurtz, will begin work full-time on January 5,
2015.
o Community Development and Public Works staff are looking at physical
improvements and mitigation projects for the downtown area that will keep
the downtown corridor from being included in the floodplain which will help
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to keep insurance rates lower on these properties. Mitigation projects are
also being developed for stream and river bank restoration at the Town’s
Fish Hatchery property.
o Sign Code Attorney Randall Morrison will present “Sign Code 101” at the
February 10, 2015, study session. It will provide the basics in sign code
law before revisions to the sign code begin. The Trustees will also
discuss making sure that the sign code supports changes that may be
proposed for the downtown corridor, as well as the scope of the sign code
revisions and/or rewrite.
o Work on floodplains is ongoing. Typically, it takes three to five years after
a flood event before floodplain maps are revised. This time frame will
provide an opportunity for mitigation projects to be identified and
completed.
There being no further business, Chair Ericson adjourned the meeting at 9:10 a.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
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To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Brian Wells, Shuttle Coordinator
Date: January 22, 2015
RE: 2015 Lease for Shuttles from Rocky Mountain Transit Management
Objective:
Rocky Mountain Transit Management (RMTM) (McDonald Transit Associates Inc.) has
made a contract offer to provide one clean diesel low-floor type bus and a trolley to be
used in conjunction with the 2015 Estes Park FREE Shuttle Service.
Present Situation:
In prior years, the leased shuttle vehicles were procured through Davey Coach Sales,
Inc. Vehicle capacity and ADA access issues required a reassessment of vehicles
leased for summer shuttle use in order to safely and efficiently serve existing and future
passengers. The Shuttle Committee approves this lease agreement.
Proposal:
The Rocky Mountain Transit Management (McDonald Transit Associates Inc.) contract
proposal is attached. Lease fees are already included in the 2015 Transportation
Department operating budget.
Advantages:
Increased vehicle capacity to meet growing ridership demand .
ADA access added to the Brown Route without disruption of other service.
Larger capacity bus is a “clean diesel” with reduced impact on the environment.
Cost savings.
Community Services Memo
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Disadvantages:
Unable to meet growing ridership demands with existing lease vehicles.
Continued service interruptions on other routes to meet ADA access demands.
Higher lease costs and lower passenger capacity with previous vehicle provider.
Misperceptions from using a diesel bus.
Action Recommended:
Acceptance of the agreement with McDonald Transit Associates Inc. to provide two
leased vehicles (bus & trolley) for the Town of Estes Park, as specified in the
agreement. Completing the agreement at this time allows the service provider the lead
time to prepare vehicles for use during the 2015 summer shuttle season.
Budget:
The 2015 Estes Park FREE Shuttles budget is attached, showing the RMTM contract as
a part of the whole budget.
Transportation Fees #101-5600-456-22-60
RMTM Charters #101-5600-456-22-98
Level of Public Interest:
The Estes Park Free Shuttles served a total of 90,083 riders in 2014 with
approximately one-third being local residents and summer workers.
The Shuttle Committee accepts regular requests for shuttle stops from area
businesses and potential riders.
Through the 2014 shuttle season (nine years), we have served 432,187 riders.
Shuttles provide alternate transportation while reducing traffic congestion and
emissions
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
Recommended Motion:
I recommend the approval/denial of the contractual agreement with McDonald
Transit Associates Inc., to provide leased vehicles for shuttle services for the
Town of Estes Park, as specified in the agreement and sent to the Town Board, to
be included on the Consent Agenda at the January 26, 2015, Town Board
meeting.
Attachments:
2015 Estes Park Free Shuttles Supporting Material for Proposed Shuttle Lease
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2015 Estes Park Free Shuttles
Supporting Material for Proposed Shuttle Lease
Rocky Mountain Transit Management (RMTM) (McDonald Transit Associates Inc.) has
made a contract offer to provide one clean diesel low-floor type bus and a trolley to be
used in conjunction with the 2015 Estes Park FREE Shuttle Service.
The need for a change in the vehicle used on the Brown Route is necessitated by an
increase in ridership and the need for a dedicated ADA accessible vehicle.
Brown Route ridership:
2014 2013 2012
25,647 21,267 15,629
Percent Increase
+20.6% +36.1% +6.2%
Brown Route ADA passenger trips:
2014 Brown Route 2014 Five Route Total
18 passengers 35 passengers
In 2014 the Brown Route shuttle was not ADA accessible; requiring the use of
the Silver Shuttle (ADA equipped) to cover service – taking it off of its assigned
route – resulting in service outages on the Silver Route.
Ridership on the Brown Route has increased by about 10,000 riders (combined) over
the past two seasons and placed us in a position of need f or a larger shuttle bus
(leased). We also experienced a higher amount of ADA requests on the Brown Route
this past year. The existing shuttle (leased) does not have ADA access and we had to
take another shuttle off-route/schedule to meet the need.
The existing shuttle (leased annually) does not have ADA access or enough capacity to
properly/safely meet the ridership demand. We can add ADA access but with added
expense and a decrease in passenger capacity we do not feel this is the best option. An
equitable solution is to lease a clean diesel low-floor type bus with ADA access. The
clean diesel has particle free emissions with approximately a one-third reduction in odor
output. Overall passenger capacity is increased by about twenty riders plus the
reduction in the lease cost.
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As a part of our research for finding a suitable replacement vehicle for the Brown Route,
we identified a better option for leasing a vehicle for the Silver Route. McDonald Transit
offered to lease the Town a 24 passenger trolley, similar to the Town owned Elkhorn
Express, which we could utilize on the Silver Route. The trolley from McDonald Transit
increases capacity by 10 passengers over the previously leased shuttle while retaining
ADA access. With the success of the Elkhorn Express we anticipate a similar
opportunity to increase ridership on the route and the subsequent use of the fairgrounds
park-n-ride.
Passenger Capacity and Lease Cost Comparison:
2015 Bus Lease Rates*
Route Vendor Vehicle Mo. Rate Mo. Taxes Mo. Motor
Reg. Fee
Mo. Total
Expense
Silver
McDonald
Transit
24 passenger, ADA,
trolley
$ 3,100.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 3,100.00
Davey
Coach
15 pass., ADA^ $ 3,569.62 $ 103.52 $ 120.00 $ 3,793.14
Brown
Davey
Coach
21 pass., ADA $ 4,772.63 $ 138.41 $ 130.00 $ 5,041.04
Davey
Coach
25 pass., non-ADA^ $ 3,790.07 $ 109.91 $ 130.00 $ 4,029.98
McDonald
Transit
55 pass., ADA, clean
diesel
$ 3,200.00 $ 0.00
$ 0.00 $ 3,200.00
McDonald
Transit
55 pass., ADA, regular
diesel
$ 2,500.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,500.00
Proposed Vehicle Lease
*Lease length for all of these vehicles is three months.
^Shuttles leased in 2014
2015 Proposed Cost Savings
Monthly Lease Cost per Month Monthly Savings Lease Term Savings
(3 months)
Lease Same Vehicles (as 2014) $ 7,823.12
Lease Proposed Vehicles $ 6,300.00 $ 1,523.12 $ 4,569.36
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Bo Winslow, Fairgrounds and Events Manager
Date: January 22, 2015
RE: Road Closures for Events
Background:
There are a number of events that historically receive permission from the Town of
Estes Park to close sections of public roadways. They are as follows:
Frost Giant Races
The Events Department has received an application from the Estes Valley Recreation
and Park District for the annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K races. As part of that application,
the Events staff is requesting approval to close MacGregor Avenue between Elkhorn
Avenue and Park Lane on Sunday, January, 25, 2015, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 3 p.m. This request is similar to previous race requests and the Frost Giant will be
conducted as it has been in the past.
Dog Weight Pull
The Dog Weight Pull group is requesting the closure of the south side of the lot just south
of the river at the Visitor Center. The event hauls in snow to the area to allow the event
to happen. This event is February 7th and 8th, 2015.
Duck Race Festival
The Estes Park Duck Race is looking to expand the event and have more of a festival
atmosphere. In doing this they are requesting the closure of MacGregor Avenue
between Elkhorn Avenue and Park Lane. The Festival is looking at bringing in Music
and local Non-Profit groups in to the area. The Non-Profit groups would have a booth
set up to let others know of the work they do within the community. This closure would
be all day on Saturday May 2, 2015.
Memo
Community Services
Art Market
The Art Center of Estes Park will hold their annual Art Market in Bond Park on Memorial
Day weekend, May 23-25, 2015. This is a juried show featuring over 90 booths. There
will also be several food and entertainment booths to complement the show. The Art
Center is requesting the closure of the 100 block of MacGregor Avenue and the south
side parking on Park lane from Friday, May 22th through Monday, May 25th so vendors
may set up and tear down.
Estes Park Marathon
The Estes Park Marathon Committee is requesting the use of MacGregor Avenue for a
fun run on Saturday, June 20th, 2015. The fun run will take place from 2 p.m. until 3
p.m. The run would go up and down MacGregor Avenue on the east side of the street.
The west side of the road would also be closed to allow people who have parked in the
area to safely leave. Race officials will monitor all activity. The road would be blocked
off at Elkhorn Avenue, Park Lane and Wonderview. Signage would inform people of the
race and the closures.
Scandinavian Festival
The Scandinavian Festival is June 27-28, 2015. This is a festival to celebrate
Scandinavian history, traditions, food, dance and much more. The festival is requesting
the closure of the 100 block of MacGregor Avenue and the south side parking of Park
Lane from Friday, June 26nd through Sunday, June 22th, 2015.
Relay For Life
Relay for Life is requesting the closure of the 100 block of MacGregor Avenue and the
south side parking of Park Lane all day on July 18, 2015. This is to support their walk
they are doing in the community.
Estes Park Heritage Festival
The Estes Park Heritage Festival will be held Saturday, August 8th through Sunday,
August 9th, 2015, in Bond Park. This festival brings alive the history of our western
heritage in an exciting two-day event. The Heritage Festival has been sponsored by the
Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Historical Society. The festival is requesting the
closure of MacGregor Avenue from Elkhorn Avenue to Park Lane from Friday, August 7th
through Sunday, August 9th, 2015.
Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show
The Sunrise Rotary Club has conducted the Labor Day Arts and Crafts show for the past
7 years. This show is Saturday, September 4th through Monday, September 7th, 2015.
The show has approximately 100 vendor booths selling a variety of arts and crafts. The
club is requesting the closure of the 100 block of MacGregor Avenue and the south side
parking on Park Lane from Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7th, 2015.
Fine Arts Guild
The Estes Park Fine Arts Guild has conducted their art show in Bond Park for many years.
This year the show is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th through Sunday,
September 20th, 2015. The show is requesting the closure of the 100 block of
MacGregor Avenue and the south side parking on Park Lane from Friday, September
18th through Sunday, September 20th, 2015.
Autumn Gold
Autumn Gold is a fall event hosted by the Sunrise Valley Rotary Club. This event benefits
vocational scholarships and various local and international projects. The event will be
celebrating its 23rd year. There will be brats, cold brew and talented musicians. This is a
family event with activities such as face painting and soap bubbles to mention a few. The
event is Saturday, September 26th and Sunday September 27th. The Event is requesting
the closure of the 100 block of MacGregor and the south sided parking on Park Lane.
Closures would be from Friday, September 25-27, 2015.
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
Organizers of the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival would like to request the
closure of Manford Avenue from its intersection with Community Drive eastward toward
the high school. The organizers would also like to request the closure of Community
Drive from Highway 36 to Community Drive in front of the Schools. This closure would
be in effect Thursday September 10th through Monday, September 14th, 2015. (School
traffic will be allowed access as appropriate.)
Elk Fest
Elk Fest will be held October 3rd-4th, 2015. The committee is requesting the closure of
the 100 block of MacGregor Avenue and the south side parking of Park Lane from
Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th, 2015. The vendor area is set up in the
street at this location. This festival also features food concessions, music, educational
seminars and tours to view the elk. Included on the elk viewing tour is a Department of
Wildlife (DOW) volunteer explaining to the participants how to safely view wildlife.
Pumpkins and Pilsners
This event is sponsored by Families for Estes. This was a new event in 2014 and saw
great success in the community. The event is October 17, 2015 and is requesting the
closure of the 100 block of MacGregor and the south sided parking on Park Lane.
Halloween
Town has historically closed Elkhorn Avenue to all traffic from Riverside Drive West to
Spruce. Town has also closed one of the west bound lanes on Elkhorn to the crosswalk
at Barlow Plaza. These closures allows for a much safer Halloween. The closure
would take place on October 31, 2015 from 3:30 to 9:30.
The Fairgrounds at Stanley Park – Road Shoulder Closures
The Events Department is requesting closure of the north and south shoulders of
Manford Avenue to the white line of the roadway for the following events: Estes Park
Wool Market (June 13-14), Rooftop Rodeo (July 6-12) , and the Longs Peak Scottish-
Irish Festival (Sept. 10 – Sept. 13). This closure promotes public safety and restricts
congestive parking along Manford Avenue.
Cruz In Car Shows
The Estes Park Car Club is looking to relocate their Cruz In’s from the Visitor Center to
the bus pullout in front of the Municipal Building. The club is requesting the closure of
the pullout June 26, July 31, and August 28, 2015. This closure would be from 3 pm to
9 pm.
Parades
Estes Park Western Heritage presents a parade each year to kick off the week of rodeo.
In 2015 the parade will be Monday, July 6th at 10:30 a.m. The parade route is West
Elkhorn starting at West Park center, east to Highway 36, to Highway 7 and then left on
4th Street to the Fairgrounds.
The Scottish Highland Festival also has an annual parade and this year it will be on
Saturday, September 12th at 9:30 a.m. The parade route is West Elkhorn starting at
West Park center, east to Highway 34, then stopping at the Visitor Center.
The Homecoming Parade for the Park R3 School district is in October with a date to be
determined. The parade route is West Elkhorn starting at West Park center, east to
Highway 36, to Highway 7 and then left on 4th Street to the Fairgrounds.
The Catch the Glow Parade will once again be the day after Thanksgiving, Friday,
November 27th at 5:30 p.m. The parade route is West Elkhorn starting at West Park
center, east to Highway 36, to Highway 7 and then left on 4th Street to the Fairgrounds.
The Events Department is requesting the closure of the parade route for each of these
parades.
Reference: 100 Block of Elkhorn is the area west of the Municipal Building with the
pavers.
Budget: N/A
Staff Recommendation:
To approve the road closures listed above for the 2015 event season.
Sample Motion:
I recommend the list of road closure be included on the consent agenda at the
January 6th Town Board Meeting
Community Services Memo
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Derek Fortini, Museum Director and Curator of Exhibits
Date: January 22, 2015
RE: Museum Quarterly Report
Background:
Attendance Highlights
Programs ended in 2014 with efforts to continue to explore non-traditional lecture
formats with new types of programs. New programs explored in the fourth
quarter included a children's workshop about owls and the opportunity to paint a
ceramic owl as well as “Game Night.” Offered throughout the winter with hopes
of capturing a local audience with games entailing something about local history,
participation is low, but more than likely to grow.
Other highlights to note:
October 4, the "Park-to-Park" program celebrated the National Park's Highways
including Rocky Mountain National Park.
November 1, Meet Me @ the Museum presented by the Curator of Education
highlighting objects in the Museum collection that represent souvenirs of Rocky
Mountain National Park to celebrate the Centennial.
"Tricky Trails" from December 4 Game Night
“Owls” Children's program from November 8
Collection Highlights
In early October, The Estes Park Trail-Gazette newspaper relocated. As a result
of that move the Museum acquired a large number of materials to be added to
the collection including newspapers from 1928 to 1968, photographs of local
people places and events, biographical information files, research files, and more
recent special edition and magazine inserts. The Curator of Collections spent
the last quarter of 2014 processing that collection. In total there were 2,578
photographs of people, places, and events and 2,070 newspapers, special
editions, magazines and inserts dating back to 1928 added to the perman ent
collection. In addition to the permanent collection additions there are numerous
research files still to be sorted.
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.
January 22, 6-8 p.m. History’s Grip. Located at the Estes Park Mountain Shop
(2050 Big Thompson Ave.)
January 26, 7-8 p.m. Pioneers of the Peaks: Local Climbers Who Made History.
Zoomin’ with Zumie presented by Drs. Tom Hornbein and Jim Detterline . A
collaboration with the Estes Valley Library District. In celebration of Rocky
Mountain National Park’s 100th anniversary.
February 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet Me @ the Museum. Facilitated by the Curator
of Education.
February 12, 6-8 p.m. Game Night: TBA.
February 23, 7-8 p.m. Pioneers of the Peaks: Local Climbers Who Made History.
The Evolution of Mountain Footwear presented by Steve Komito. A collaboration
with the Estes Valley Library District. In celebration of Rocky Mountain National
Park’s 100th anniversary.
March 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet Me @ the Museum. Facilitated by the Museum
Director and Curator of Collections.
March 12, 6-8 p.m. Game Night: TBA.
March 30, 7-8 p.m. Pioneers of the Peaks: Local Climbers Who Made History.
Training in Rocky Mountain National Park with Harry Kent. A collaboration with
the Estes Valley Library District. In celebration of Rocky Mountain National
Park’s 100th anniversary.
April 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meet Me @ the Museum. Facilitated by the Curator of
Collections.
April 15, 7-8 p.m. (tentative). Poetry Night at the Estes Park Museum.
April 19, 4-6 p.m. Yesterado. Play presentation hosted by the Estes Park
Museum at the Estes Park High School (tentative – grant dependent).
Estes Park Museum October, 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.
October 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,203
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 154
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 646
Total Attendance & Programs—Museum & Hydroplant 2,003
Programs and Tours Capacity 145
Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 94
Museum & Hydroplant Programs/Tours-Detail:
10-1 Western Women Who Dare 22
10-4 Park-to-Park Highway 41
10-6 Meet Me @ The Museum: Climb On! Tour 15
10-9 Geology of Climbing 76
Group Meetings and Rentals-Detail:
10-3 Creative Arts District 4
10-4 Winslow Baby Shower 30
10-7 Museum Friends Shop Committee 4
10-8 Downtown Road Project – Public Meeting 239
10-9 Visit Estes Park 32
10-9 Estes Park in Bloom 5
10-14 CVB Ambassadors 34
10-15 Community Development Joint Work Session 50
10-16 Friends Executive Committee 5
10-16 Nancy Dankert Party 49
10-19 Web Training Migration 18
10-20 Web Training Migration 16
10-21 Web Training Migration 12
10-22 Web Training Migration 8
10-23 Web Training Migration 8
10-28 CDOT 62
10-29 CDOT 53
10-30 CDOT 17
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
2010 18,257
2011 21,202
2012 21,136
2013 19,390
2014 17,413
Total October Attendance
Estes Park Museum
911
1,321
1,856
1,389
2,003
0
300
600
900
1,200
1,500
1,800
2,100
2,400
2,700
3,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estes Park Museum November, 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.
November 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 475
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 45
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 25
Total Attendance & Programs—Museum & Hydroplant 545
Programs and Tours Capacity 35
Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 100
Museum & Hydroplant Programs/Tours-Detail:
11-3 Meet Me @ The Museums: Souvenirs of RMNP 35
11-8 Owls – Children’s Program 10
Group Meetings and Rentals-Detail:
11-3 Museum Friends Newsletter Prep 4
11-4 to11-25 Museum Collections 21
(Room used by Curator of Collections to process large
donation of newspapers)
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
2010 18,834
2011 22,054
2012 22,029
2013 20,157
2014 17,958
Total November Attendance
Estes Park Museum
577
852
893
767
545
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estes Park Museum December, 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.
December 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 305
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 39
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 239
Total Attendance & Programs—Museum & Hydroplant 583
Programs and Tours Capacity 50
Programs and Tours Percentage Utilization 78
Museum & Hydroplant Programs/Tours-Detail:
12-1 Meet Me @ The Museum: Then & Now Photographs 29
12-4 Museum Game Night 10
Group Meetings and Rentals-Detail:
12-3 Estes Valley Community Services Coalition 12
12-9 Museum Friends Retreat 13
12-10 Downtown Estes Loop Meeting 80
12-11 Downtown Estes Loop Meeting 80
12-12 Museum Shop Committee 4
12-17 EPPD Testing 11
12-18 EPPD Testing 9
12-30 EPPD Employee Meeting 30
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
2010 19,614
2011 22,412
2012 22,687
2013 20,774
2014 18,541
Total December Attendance
Estes Park Museum
317
358
658
617 583
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estes Park Museum Quarter IV 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.
October 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 1,203
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 154
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 646
Total October Attendance 2,003
November 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 475
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 45
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 25
Total November Attendance 545
December 2014 Attendance
Gallery/Office Visitors 305
Hydroplant Visitors 0
Programs and Tours—Museum 39
Programs and Tours—Hydroplant 0
Group Meetings and Rentals 239
Total December Attendance 583
Total Quarter IV Attendance 3,131
2010 19,614
2011 22,412
2012 22,687
2013 20,774
2014 18,541
Total Attendance Year-to-Date:
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Teri Salerno, Visitor Services Manager
Date: January 22, 2015
RE: Visitor Services 4th Quarter Report
Fourth Quarter Visitor Center Traffic:
The Visitor Center experienced a 70.94% increase in foot traffic in October, November
and December 2014 when compared to the fourth quarter in 2013. This equals 23,662
more visits for the quarter. In the fourth quarter 2013, 33,356 people came through the
doors, for an average of 375 people per day. This year, 57,018 people came through
the Visitor Center during the fourth quarter, for an average of 641 people each day.
Looking at each month individually, October was up over 318% (+25,458 people),
November was down 2.84% (-361 people), and December was down 16% (-1,435
people) when compared to the same three months in 2013.
This was the busiest fourth quarter since moving into the Visitor Center in April, 2006.
Rocky Mountain National Park visitation was similar to that experienced at the Estes
Park Visitor Center during the fourth quarter. October was up 361% (+239,396 people)
over 2013 and November showed a slight increase of 5.3% (+4,536 people). Data for
December is not yet published.
EP Visitor Center Traffic
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total
2014 27,953 95,887 210,509 57,018 391,367
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
Community Services Memo
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 (in old bldg.) 54,602 139,046 29,522 232,169
Fourth Quarter Telephone Calls:
Visitor Services staff answered 32.5% less telephone calls during the fourth quarter of
2014 over the same time period in 2013. This year, Visitor Services staff fielded 2,057
calls, for an average of 23 calls per day. The call center received 3,045 calls in
October, November and December 2013, for an average of 34 calls per day.
Visitor Center Telephone Calls
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Total
2014 2,090 3,922* 5,532 2,057 13,601
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
*Incorrectly reported as 3,866 previously
Retail Sales:
Retail sales through December total $39,533 and the sales for the fourth quarter equal
$7,300. Last year, fourth quarter sales totaled $3,833 and in 2012, they totaled $6,451.
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 $39,533
Visitor Center Hours of Operation:
The Visitor Center hours of operation officially changed on Monday, October 6:
Monday through Saturday, 9A – 5P and on Sunday, 10A – 4P.
The volunteers now provide assistance at the front counter on weekends only. Daily
Ambassador support will resume in May.
Volunteer Ambassadors:
The number of volunteer Ambassadors currently totals 50 (this includes summer only
volunteers who plan to come back in the spring of 2015, but are not working at the
center this winter).
Currently two people are in training, while several others have submitted, or are
planning to submit, applications. As stated in the Visitor Services third quarter report,
this season we are accommodating interested volunteers by holding training sessions
during the winter. In the past, training new Ambassadors has occurred in the spring
when the Visitor Center is busier. Due to the low number of volunteers currently on the
roster, we want to allow new Ambassadors to start sooner by getting them trained as
soon as possible.
Budget: N/A
Recommendation: None
To: Community Development/Community Services Committee
Town Administrator Lancaster
From: Alison Chilcott, Community Development Director
Date: January 22, 2015
RE: Community Development Annual Report
2014 YEAR IN REVIEW
Community Development provides seven core governmental services: Building Safety,
Addressing; Floodplain Management; Signage; Long-Range Planning; Planning for the
Present (Current Planning); and Land Use Nuisance Code Compliance. The department has
nine full-time staff.
This purpose of this report is to provide a high-level overview of 2014 Community
Development activities and accomplishments.
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.
The Annual Development Activity Report includes summary of permits issued, permit
valuation, number of inspections, and a series of photographs of development that is either
completed, under construction, or ‘coming soon.’ This year, staff worked with a consultant
to improve the presentation style and incorporate infographics. Staff coordinated with the
Economic Development Corporation and a local realtor to determine what content would be
useful for them; this information has been incorporated in the report. After presentation to
the CDCS, this report will be: distributed to the Board of Realtors and Economic
Development Corporation, and Partners for Commerce; posted on the Community
Development webpage, and hard copies will be available in the Community Development
office.
Claude Traufield, Combination Building Inspector is now cross-trained to complete some
plan reviews and Charlie Phillips, Senior Building Permit Technician is cross-trained to
complete some inspections.
Community Development
Memo
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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.
Developed and finalized an Addressing and Street Naming Policy.
Incorporated addressing data into our Geographic Information System.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT: Minimize death, injury, and losses to public and private property due
to flooding.
Continued flood recovery and mitigation activities following the September 2013 flood.
Completed approximately $1 million activities to mitigate damage from spring runoff. Work
prevented additional spring flooding and resultant property damage.
Prepared Fall River and Fish Creek Corridor Resiliency Plans. Plans are being finalized in
January. More information can be found at www.fallrivercoaliton.org
and www.fishcreekcoalition.org. Plans were 100% grant funded at a cost of approximately
$550,000.
Applied for grants to complete extensive flood mitigation work downtown. Staff will continue
to prioritize obtaining funding for mitigation in 2015. We will work closely with the Town of
Estes Park Public Works Department and our state and federal partners.
Extended interim floodplain management regulations. Interim regulations will remain in
place until new Flood Insurance Studies and Flood Insurance Rate Maps are prepared.
This is expected to occur about five years after the flood event. The goal is to complete as
much mitigation as possible prior to adoption of a new study. This will minimize the number
of properties being placed in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA). Properties in SFHAs are
subject to high flood insurance costs and costs are expected to rise significantly due to the
insolvency of the National Flood Insurance Program.
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 Code Compliance Officer has begun permitting signs and performing inspections to
increase enforcement consistency. This was previously a Senior Building Permit
Technician responsibility.
Staff level policy changes were implemented which provide customers greater flexibility for
side yard setback requirements and business frontage for freestanding signs.
Initiated sign code analysis with Randall Morrison to identify problem areas of the code and
recommend improvements.
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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.
Staff and the Estes Valley Planning Commission continued modernizing the 1996
Comprehensive Plan.
Coordinated with Estes Valley Recreation and Park District on development of the Estes
Valley Trails Plan (anticipate 2015 public review and adoption by the EVRPD).
Coordinated with the Northern Front Range Metropolitan Planning Office on transportation
planning and long-range traffic projections.
Participated in Northern Colorado Elk Management group.
Fall River Corridor Plan for Resiliency and the Fish Creek Corridor Plan for Resiliency are
described in the Floodplain Management section.
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.
The Development Review Team continues to meet weekly for an hour. In addition to Town
development review staff, the sanitation districts and Fire District are represented at Team
meetings, with the sanitation districts sending a rotating crew. This allows for coordination
of development review comments, particularly utility comments, cross-training and team
building. The Development Review Team also provides opportunity for discussion on
issues not currently under review. Examples include preliminary review of the proposed
community center and input on upcoming building code revisions.
Adopted development code amendments to allow breweries and distilleries. Building
permit has been issued for one brewery. One brewery is expected to open in the winter of
2015.
Reviewed development plans for several new projects, including Stanley Wellness Center,
YMCA Mountain Center, Mountain River Townhomes, and Falcon Ridge.
Completed review of constructed projects, including the Open Air Adventure Park,
Kenwood Industrial Park, Stonewood Townhouses, and Park River West.
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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.
Hired a full-time Code Compliance Officer in April of 2014 and continued a community-
centric code compliance program focused on top community priorities of
Wes Reichardt, Code Compliance Officer received his International Code Council Zoning
Inspector certification and Code Enforcement Officer certification through the Colorado
Association of Code Enforcement Officials
Completed the Town Code Compliance Policy. This is the first time the Town has had a
written Code Compliance Policy.
Staff continues to advance the Code Compliance program by partnering with the
community through education, outreach, and enforcement to help maintain the Town’s high
quality of life and aesthetics.
2014 Code Compliance cases were
below average due to flood recovery
efforts.
There were a total of 94 cases.
o 80 - Letter of Requests.
o 11 - Notice of Violations.
o 2 - Summons to Municipal
Court.
o 1 – Notice of Public Hearing
The Town is able to reach compliance
on 96 percent of cases voluntarily.
ADDITIONAL UPDATES
Board and Commissions
Estes Valley Planning Commission. Remained active.
Estes Valley Board of Adjustment. Remained active.
Town of Estes Park Board of Appeals. No activity.
Town of Estes Park Creative Sign Board. Dissolved in 2014.
Signs
16%
Junk/Trash
17%
Weeds
10%
Work w/o
Permit
3%
Vacation
Home
27%
Land Use
[PERCENTA
GE]
Other
14%
2014 Cases by Type
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A summary of projects and activities
shaping the future of Estes Park
ESTES PARK
DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW2014
COMPLETED MULTI-YEAR
PROJECTS
STANLEY PARK PAVILION AND EVENT CENTER
Part of the overall redevelopment of the Stanley Park
Fairgrounds initiated in 2006, the Pavilion and Events Center
were opened for business in 2014. These buildings add to the
transit hub and new rodeo grandstands, and will add to the
year-round vibrancy of Estes Park by providing state-of-the-art
space for trade shows and conferences.
PARK RIVER WEST
Construction of the Park River West neighborhood concludes
after a successful 10-year build-out period. Park River West is
located adjacent to the Big Thompson River a short walk to
Downtown Estes Park.
STONEWOOD TOWNHOMES
Approved in 2008, the Stonewood Townhomes provide high-
end living on the Big Thompson River.
KENWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK
Approved in 2012, the Kenwood Industrial Park provides a
home for new light industrial business.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
CARRIAGE HILLS
PLAYGROUND
Summer 2014 saw the installation
of a playground in the Carriage Hills
neighborhood. This playground has
become a popular gathering spot for
young families.
FALCON RIDGE
The Falcon Ridge apartments were approved in summer 2014
and will provide 48 housing units for the local workforce. The
development will include a playground and community building.
The Estes Park Housing Authority will begin construction in 2015.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Construction continues on The Neighborhood subdivision, a
30-unit single-family subdivision. Fifteen of these dwellings are
deed restricted attainable housing for the local workforce.
MOUNTAIN RIVER TOWNHOMES
Located adjacent to the Big Thompson River, the Mountain River
Townhomes will provide 26 residential and accommodation
units a short walk along the river to Downtown Estes Park.
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
OPEN AIR ADVENTURE PARK
2014 saw the opening of Open Air Adventure Park, a new outdoor
high-ropes adventure park in Estes Park. This facility adds to the
existing entertainment options and provides a corporate team-
building opportunity.
STANLEY LOT 4
The Wellness Center at the Stanley is a $15 million dollar project
approved by the Town Board in Spring 2014. This is a collaborative
project between The Stanley Hotel and the Estes Park Medical
Center. Construction anticipated to begin in 2015.
YMCA MOUNTAIN CENTER
The new Mountain Center at the YMCA of the Rockies serves as a
base for various outdoor and educational programs. The Mountain
Center is a continuation of a $50 million redevelopment project
initiated with the YMCA Master Plan approved in 2007.
HARMONY FOUNDATION
The Harmony Foundation is an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment
facility annexed into the Town of Estes Park in 2013. Construction
on the new admissions/medical building is part of a $15 million
expansion that also includes a new dining hall and education center.
FALL RIVER VILLAGE
Located adjacent to the Performance Park amphitheater in Downtown
Estes Park, development resumed on Fall River Village, a 64-unit
resort originally approved in 2004. Occupancy to begin spring 2015
following a delay resulting from the 2008 financial downturn.
COMMUNICATIONS
Several new communication
facilities approved in 2014.
Downtown antennas provide
infill coverage and expanded
capacity.
Mono-pines on Fall River Road
and the YMCA of the Rockies
expand coverage into Rocky
Mountain National Park.
Replacement antennas on Big Thompson Avenue provides
additional capacity.
Estes Park staff has coordinated with Larimer County and Colorado
Department of Transportation to provide cell coverage through both
the Highway 34 and 36 canyons.
BILL OF RIGHTS
WE BELIEVE OUR CUSTOMERS
HAVE THE RIGHT TO…
Be greeted with a smile;
Be treated with courtesy and respect;
Timely service when seeking service
in person and by phone;
Receive service from knowledgeable,
competent, and cooperative staff;
Complete, accurate, reliable information
and feedback;
Consistent and fair application of codes
and rules;
Formally appeal staff decisions;
Communicate their appreciation or their
dissatisfaction about staff, Department
policies, procedures, or requirements;
Expect our staff to explore alternatives
and find creative solutions.
IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THIS BILL OF
RIGHTS AND PROVIDE OUR CUSTOMERS
THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE, WE
EXPECT THAT OUR CUSTOMERS WILL…
Treat staff with courtesy and respect;
Represent their projects accurately
and honestly;
Submit accurate, complete, and code-
compliant plans at the beginning of
the approval process;
Inform staff of plan changes or project
modifications in a timely manner;
Obtain appropriate permits before they
begin projects;
Build their projects safely according to
approved plans and in compliance with
codes and rules;
Ask questions when they do not
understand code requirements or
staff communications.
NUMBER OF
INSPECTIONS
NUMBER OF PERMITS
The Community Development Department provides
planning, zoning, code compliance and building services
to the community. These services are intended to guide
development within the community to ensure safety,
prosperity and the protection of our natural resources.
Planning services are provided within the entire Estes
Valley, using the Estes Valley Development Code as the
governing document. Building services are provided
within Town limits, governed by the 2009 IBC plus
local amendments.
Our goal is to provide excellent customer service in a
timely manner. Please do not hesitate to call or email us
if you have ideas for improvement or additional guide
topics. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
5609
2186
RESIDENTIAL CODE
MUNICIPAL CODE
776
255FIRE
PROTECTION
MECHANICAL
CODE
180 BUILDING CODE
456
1507
DEVELOPMENT CODE
OTHER: 249
FUEL GAS CODE, PLUMBING CODE,
CO REVISED STATUTES, FLOODPLAIN
FIVE-YEAR TREND
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Number
Issued 419 499 485 494 668
% Change 13%19%-3%2%35%
Valuation $11,233,978 $11,904,278 $14,162,316 $13,491,465 $22,249,669
% Change -26%6%19%-5%65%
Fees
Collected $155,535 $164,699 $180,746 $182,980 n/a
% Change 4%6%10%1%n/a
Fees
Waived $8,599 $23,776 $15,516 $10,072 n/a
VISION
Photo Courtesy of Estes Park News
RESIDENTIAL VALUATION AND PERMITS
COMMERCIAL VALUATION AND PERMITS
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
2010
$4.3M
122 permits
2011
$1.6M
104 permits
2012
$3.4M
159 permits
2013
$5.4M
172 permits
2014
$6.6M
223 permits
2014 SUMMARY OF PERMIT VALUATION
$6.6M$91k
COMMERCIAL
DEMOLITION
RESIDENTIAL
$8.4M $7.1M
FLOODPLAIN
$6.9M
295 permits
$10M
379 permits
$10.6M
309 permits $10M
313 permits $8.4M
393 permits
CONTACT
170 MacGregor Avenue • Room 210 (Planning) & Room 230 (Building)
PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 • 970-577-3821
RIDGELINE PROTECTION
To help preserve the scenic quality of Estes Park, development
on ridgelines is reviewed to minimize visual impact. 2014
saw approval of several dwellings.
APPROXIMATELY 80%
OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS
ARE ISSUED WITHIN 10 DAYS
APPROXIMATELY 90%
OF COMMERCIAL
BUILDING PERMITS
ARE ISSUED WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK
is coordinating with LARIMER COUNTY
to implement new permitting software
to further streamline issuance of building permits
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK
accepts contractor’s licenses
from other jurisdictions that are ICC approved
THE ESTES VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
reviews development plans and subdivision
plats within two months of submittal
THE ESTES VALLEY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
reviews variances within six weeks of submittal
RESILIENCY
1. WOODLAND HEIGHTS
The June 2012 Woodland Heights fire destroyed 24 single-
family residences. These have been rebuilt with a stronger
infrastructure system.
2. 2013 Flood
Following the September 2013 floods, the Town continues
to successfully pursue grants for millions of dollars for
improvements to mitigate flood risk downtown. These
grants are in addition to the grants awarded for downtown
traffic improvements.
Residents and property owners along the Fall River and
Fish Creek corridors saw the development of river master
plans to enhance resiliency.
3. Chief Building Official and Floodplain Manager, Will
Birchfield, named National Floodplain Manager of the Year
by the Association of Stormwater and Floodplain Managers.
COMING SOON…
2015 promises to be a busy year for development in
Estes Park with a new brewhouse, accommodations and
conference facility development, and construction beginning
on the Stanley Wellness Center.
GOVERNANCE TRENDS
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$1,936,6302014$186,2102014$1,500,0002014$6,472,8654-Unit Mixed-Use Building at Black Canyon Inn CondominiumsEstes Park Medical Center - Nursing Home Estes Park Medical Center - Nursing Home RemodelSingle-Family HomeSingle-Family HomeHarmony Kitchen & Dining HallFloodplain Permit Valuation for Fish Creek Utility InfrastructureFlood Repairs to Town Property (bank stabilization/trails, etc.)Harmony Foundation - Administration & Detox BuildingFIVE-YEAR TRENDPROJECTS WITH SIGNIFICANT VALUATION OR COMMUNITY IMPORTANCEPark River West - Three Units
2014 BUILDING PERMITS - DETAILED REPORTJANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER YEAR TO DATERESIDENTIAL PERMITS(101) New Single Family DetachedAttached11113 13 2 2 217 Square-footage 1,040 2,182 2246 2,502 6,113 1,876 4,938 3,563 3,600 4,88932,949 Valuation $127,418 $220,263 $186,948.00 $360,079 $577,895 $197,221 $630,359 $354,915 $438,420 $482,060$3,575,578(103) New Duplex - 22 Square-footage40004,000 Valuation$438,420$438,420(104) New 3-4 Family - * 3 total permits (1 for each)1 *0 Square-footage61626,162 Valuation$699,531$699,5310(438) Add/Alt/Conv Garages/Carports31 1 38 Square-footage - if applicable1,704 220 417 22624,603 Valuation$55,936 $7,487 $50,000 $87,000200,423(434) Add/Alt/Conv29 11 28 26 40 31 31 22 52 39 29 27365 Square-footage - if applicable0 Valuation $327,424 $165,820 $225,811 $183,094 $543,783 $293,192 $370,657 $103,894 $474,979 $374,967 $305,277 $133,862$3,502,759Total New Square Footage1040 2182 8408 2502 10113 1876 4938 3980 3600 715145,790Total Remodel/Add Square Footage1704 220 55897,513 # RESIDENTIAL PERMITS 29 12 29 28 41 39 32 23 55 42 31 32 393 VALUATION $327,424 $293,238 $446,074 $1,069,573 $903,862 $1,365,443 $378,144 $301,115 $1,105,338 $779,882 $743,697 $702,922 $8,416,712COMMERCIAL PERMITS(213) New Hotels, Motels, Cabins22 Square-footage1103211,032 Valuation$1,899,0911,899,091Minor Repair/Remodel 1 31(318) New Rec. Bldg. - 0Boiler/Furnace/Heater 15 58(319) New Religious Bldg.0Stove/Fireplace 2 10(322) New Service & Repair11 13Roof070 Valuation$1,936,630 $90,200$2,026,830Radon Mitigation 0 5(324) New Offices, Banks, Prof1$108,757108,758Water Heater 2 19 Valuation$150,000$150,000(327) New Retail11AC/Cooler04 Square-footage0Water/Service Line/Plumbing 0 6 Valuation $150,000150,000Gas Line/Propane 1 22(437) Add/Alt/Conv19 8 12 13 8 12 13 4 38 47 9 33216Sewer Line 0 Square-footage0Window/Siding 4 31 Valuation $203,937 $180,300 $277,937 $114,323 $149,957 $66,725 $116,409 $66,500 $110,998 $503,348 $59,400 $420,815$2,270,649Solar0TOTAL25 256Total New Square Footage0Total Remodel/Add Square Footage0 # COMMERCIAL PERMITS 19 8 13 14 8 12 14 5 38 47 9 36 223Minor Repair/Remodel 0 10 VALUATION $203,937 $180,300 $427,937 $264,323 $149,957 $66,725 $2,053,039 $156,700 $110,998 $503,348 $59,400 $2,428,663 $6,605,327Boiler/Furnace 2 14Oven Hood/Fireplace 0 3TOTAL BUILDING PERMITS 48 20 42 42 49 51 46 28 93 89 40 68 616Roof27VALUATION $531,361 $473,538 $874,011 $1,333,896 $1,053,819 $1,432,168 $2,431,183 $457,815 $1,216,336 $1,283,230 $803,097 $3,131,585 $15,022,039Water Heater 0 6AC/Cooler04DEMOLITION PERMITS 2 1 9 15 3 2 1 2 2 1 38Water/Service Line/Plumbing/Backflow 0 2VALUATION $10,500 $6,250 $16,950 27,750 $5,500.00 $8,500.00 $5,000 $2,250 $7,000 $2,000 $91,700Construction Trailer 0 1FLOODPLAIN PERMITS (includes Temp. Permits310225114Solar0VALUATION $26,000 $362,546.00 $0.00 $66,000.00$16,300 $192,210 6,472,865.00 7,135,921Gas Pipe/Line 0 6Antenna0TOTAL PERMITS 53 22 51 59 49 51 50 30 94 93 47 69 668Window/Siding 0 1TOTAL VALUATION $567,861 $842,344 $890,961 $1,427,646 $1,053,819 $1,432,168 $2,436,682 $466,315 $1,221,336 $1,301,780 $1,002,307 $9,606,450$22,249,669TOTAL454 GRADING PERMITS1111 1 0 16Solar VALUATION$0.00 $0.00 $0 $0 $00New square footage = new construction (example: new home, new detached garage, etc)FLOOD-RELATED BUILDING PERMITS - COMMERCIAL11 002Remodel/Alt/Add square footage = remodel of existing structure or addition to an existing structure VALUATION$60,000 $33,949$93,949Add/Alt/Conv = additions, remodels, misc permitsFLOOD-RELATED BUILDING PERMITS - RESIDENTIAL123111 0 09 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 belowCurrent Month Year to Date(437) Commercial Add/Alt/Conv also includes the Misc Permits below Current Month Year to DateSingle‐Family DwellingsCommercial Additions, Alterations, Misc. PermitsResidential Additions, Alterations, Misc. PermitsDemolitionNew 3‐4 FamilyNew DuplexGarage/Carport Additions, AlterationsNew Service Bldg.New Commercial BldgFloodplainBuilding Permits Year to Date