HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 2016-04-12
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
TOWN BOARD 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
STUDY SESSION Rooms 202/203
5:00 p.m. Dinner Served.
5:10 p.m. Noise Ordinance Revisions.
(Attorney White)
5:30 p.m. Update on Events Complex.
(Director Hinkle)
6:15 p.m. Trustee & Administrator Comments & Questions.
6:25 p.m. Future Study Session Agenda Items.
(Board Discussion)
6:40 p.m. Adjourn for Town Board Meeting.
Informal discussion among Trustees concerning agenda items or other Town matters may occur before this
meeting at approximately 4:45 p.m.
AGENDA
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8.06.010 ‐ Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the following meanings
ascribed to them:
Ambient sound level means the total sound pressure level in the area of interest, including the
noise source of interest.
A-weighting means the electronic filtering in sound level meters that models human hearing
frequency sensitivity.
Background sound level means the total sound pressure level in the area of interest, excluding
the noise source of interest.
Code Enforcement Officer means an employee of the Town authorized to issue variances
pursuant to Section 8.06.060.
Construction means any site preparation, assembly, erection, repair, alteration or similar action,
or demolition of buildings or structures.
dB(A) means the A-weighted unit of sound pressure level.
Decibel (dB) means the unit of measurement for sound pressure level at a specified location.
Emergency work means any work or action necessary to deliver essential services, including but
not limited to repairing water, gas, electric, telephone, sewer facilities or public transportation facilities,
removing fallen trees on public rights-of-way or abating life-threatening conditions.
Impulsive sound means a sound having duration of less than one (1) second with an abrupt onset
and rapid decay.
Motor vehicle shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 42-1-102 (58), C.R.S.
Muffler means a sound-dissipative device or system for attenuating the sound of escaping gases
of an internal combustion engine.
Multi-use property means any distinct parcel of land that is used for more than one (1) category
of activity. Examples include, but are not limited to:
a. Commercial, residential, industrial or public service properties having boilers, incinerators,
elevators, automatic garage doors, air conditioners, laundry rooms, utility provisions or
health and recreational facilities, or other similar devices or areas, either in the interior or on
the exterior of the building, which may be a source of elevated sound levels at another
category on the same distinct parcel of land; or
b. Commercial buildings that have a residential use located above, behind, below or adjacent
to the commercial use.
Noise disturbance means any sound originating from or received within the Town limits that:
a. Endangers the safety or health of any person;
b. Disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities; or
c. Endangers personal or real property.
Person means any individual, corporation, company, association, society, firm, partnership, joint
stock company, the Town or any political subdivision, agency or instrumentality of the Town.
Public right-of-way means any street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, sidewalk, alley, trail or
similar place which is leased, owned or controlled by a governmental entity.
Public space means any real property or structures thereon that is owned, leased or controlled
by a governmental entity.
Pure tone means any sound that can be judged as a single pitch or set of single pitches.
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Real property line means either:
a. The line, including its vertical extension, that separates one (1) parcel of real property from
another; or
b. The vertical and horizontal boundaries of a dwelling unit that is contained within a multi-use
building.
Sound level means the instantaneous sound pressure level measured in decibels with a sound
level meter set for A-weighting on slow or fast integration speed.
Sound level meter means an instrument used to measure sound pressure levels conforming to
standards as specified in ANSI Standard S1.4-1983 or the latest version thereof.
Sound pressure level means twenty (20) multiplied by the logarithm, to the base ten (10), of the
measured sound pressure divided by the sound pressure associated with the threshold of human
hearing, in units of decibels.
Unreasonable noise means any sound of such level and duration as to be or tend to be injurious
to human health or welfare, or which would unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of life or property
throughout the Town or in any portions thereof, but excludes all aspects of the employer-employee
relationship concerning health and safety hazards within the confines of a place of employment.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.020 ‐ Unreasonable noise prohibited.
No person shall make, continue or cause to be made or continued any unreasonable noise; and no
person shall knowingly permit such noise upon any premises or in or upon any motor vehicle owned,
possessed or driven by such person or under such person's control or operation. For purposes of this
Section, members of the Police Department are empowered to make a prima facie determination as to
whether a noise is unreasonable.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.030 ‐ Maximum permissible noise levels.
(a) A noise measured or registered in the manner provided in Section 8.06.030 from any source at a level
which is in excess of the dB(A) established for the time period and zoning districts listed in this Section
is hereby declared to be a noise disturbance and is unlawful. When a noise source can be identified
and its noise measured in more than one (1) zoning district, the limits of the most restrictive zoning
district shall apply.
Zoning District, Maximum Noise [dB(A)]
Sound Level
Areas Zoned 7 a.m. ‐
8 p.m.
8 p.m. ‐
7 a.m.
Rural Estate (RE‐1) 55 50
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Rural Estate (RE) 55 50
Estate: 1 Acre (E‐1) 55 50
Estate: .5 Acre (E) 55 50
Residential (R) 55 50
Residential (R‐1) 55 50
Two‐Family (R‐2) 55 50
Multi‐Family (RM) 55 50
Accommodations (A) 55 50
Accommodations (A‐1) 55 50
Commercial Outlying (CO) 60 55
Commercial Downtown (CD) 60 55
Commercial Heavy (CH) 60 55
Office (O) 60 55
Restricted Industrial (I‐1) 80 75
(b) If the noise source in question is a pure tone, the limits set forth above shall be reduced by five (5)
dB(A).
(c) In multi-use buildings, when noise originates in one (1) unit and is received in another unit within the
same building, the maximum dB(A) for such noise shall be the same as the maximum dB(A) for the
zoning district in which the building is located.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.040 ‐ Classification and measurement of noise.
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For the purposes of classifying any noise disturbance and determining whether it is in violation of
Section 8.06.030, the following test measurements and requirements shall be applied; provided, however,
that a violation of Section 8.06.020 may occur without the following measurements being made:
(1) Noise shall be measured at a distance of at least twenty-five (25) feet from a noise source located
within the public right-of-way, and if the noise source is located on private property or public
property other than the public right-of-way, the noise shall be measured at or within the property
boundary of the receiving land use.
(2) The noise shall be measured on a sound level meter.
(3) No outdoor measurement shall be taken without a wind screen recommended by the sound level
meter manufacturer, or during periods when wind speeds, including gusts, exceed fifteen (15)
miles per hour.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.050 ‐ Exceptions.
The provisions of this Article shall not apply to:
(1) Noise from emergency signaling devices;
(2) Noise from agricultural activities;
(3) The operation of aircraft or other activities which are subject to federal law with respect to noise
control, and the generation of sound in situations within the jurisdiction of the Federal
Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
(4) Noise from domestic power tools and lawn and garden equipment operated between 7:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m., provided that such tools or equipment generate less than eighty-five (85) dB(A) at
or within any real property line of a residential property;
(5) Sound from church bells and chimes when a part of a religious observance or service;
(6) Any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, earthmoving, excavating or demolition,
provided that all motorized equipment used in such activity is equipped with functioning mufflers,
and further provided that such work takes place between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.;
(7) Noise from snow blowers, snow throwers and snowplows when operated with a muffler for the
purpose of snow removal;
(8) The Town and its employees, when engaged in any activity for the maintenance, installation or
repair or any Town facility or utility or engaged in any other Town activity or function;
(9) Any Town-sanctioned special event;
(10) Noise generated from golf course maintenance equipment when used on a golf course;
(11) Noise generated by tools or equipment during emergency operations or activities that are
reasonably necessary for the public health, safety or welfare; or
(12) Any event sanctioned by Park School District.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.060 ‐ Variances.
(a) Any person who owns or operates any stationary noise source may apply to the Code Enforcement
Officer for a variance from one (1) or more of the provisions of this Article. Applications for a variance
shall supply information including, but not limited to:
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(1) The nature and location of the noise source for which such application is made;
(2) The reason for which the variance is requested, including the hardship that will result to the
applicant, his or her client or the public if the variance permit is not granted;
(3) The level of noise that will occur during the period of the variance;
(4) The section or sections of this Article for which the variance shall apply;
(5) A description of interim noise control measures to be taken for the applicant to minimize noise
and the impacts occurring therefrom; and
(6) A specific schedule of the noise control measures that shall be taken to bring the source into
compliance with this Article within a reasonable time.
(b) Failure to supply the information required by the Code Enforcement Officer shall be cause for rejection
of the application.
(c) The Code Enforcement Officer may charge the applicant a reasonable fee to cover expenses resulting
from the processing of the variance application.
(d) The Code Enforcement Officer may, at his or her discretion, limit the duration of the variance, which
shall be no longer than one (1) year. Any person granted a variance and requesting an extension of
time shall apply for a new variance under the provisions of this Section.
(e) No variance shall be approved unless the applicant presents adequate proof that:
(1) Noise levels occurring during the period of the variance will not constitute a danger to public
health; and
(2) Compliance with this Chapter would impose an unreasonable hardship on the applicant without
equal or greater benefits to the public.
(f) Under no circumstances shall the noise level of an activity for which a variance is granted for a period
of time in excess of eight (8) hours exceed ninety (90) decibels.
(g) In determining whether to grant a variance, the Code Enforcement Officer shall consider:
(1) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, the public health and welfare and the
reasonable use of property that is caused or threatened to be caused;
(2) The social and economic value of the activity for which the variance is sought; and
(3) The ability of the applicant to apply the best practical noise control measures.
(h) A variance may be revoked by the Code Enforcement Officer if there is:
(1) Violation of one (1) or more terms or conditions of the variance;
(2) Material misrepresentation of fact in the variance application; or
(3) Material change in any of the circumstances relied on by the Code Enforcement Officer in granting
the variance.
(i) Variance decisions may be appealed to the Town Administrator by the applicant or any affected
person.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.070 ‐ Motor vehicle maximum sound levels.
(a) No person shall operate or cause to be operated a public or private motor vehicle on a public right-of-
way at any time in such a manner that the sound level emitted by the motor vehicle exceeds the levels
set forth below:
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____________________________________________
Vehicle class (GVWR)
Speed limit where posted 35
mph or less or speed limits
regulated under the adopted
Model Traffic Code [sound
pressure level dB(A)]
Speed limit where
posted greater
than 35 mph
[sound pressure
level dB(A)]
Motor vehicles with a manufacturer's gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kg)
or more, or by any combination of vehicles towed
by such motor vehicle
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Any other motor vehicle or any combination of
vehicles towed by any motor vehicle, to include but
not be limited to, automobiles, vans, light trucks or
any motorcycle with a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) less than 10,000 pounds (4,536 kg)
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______________________________________________
(b) No person shall operate or cause to be operated any motor vehicle off a public right-of-way in such a
manner that the sound level emitted exceeds the limits set forth in Section 8.06.030. This Section shall
apply to all motor vehicles, whether or not duly licensed and registered, including but not limited to
commercial or noncommercial racing vehicles, motorcycles, go-carts, snowmobiles, amphibious
crafts, campers and dune buggies.
(c) Noise shall be measured at a distance of at least twenty-five (25) feet from the lane being monitored.
(d) The noise shall be measured on a sound level meter.
(e) No outdoor measurement shall be taken without a wind screen recommended by the sound level meter
manufacturer, or during periods when wind speeds, including gusts, exceed fifteen (15) miles per hour.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
8.06.080 ‐ Violations and penalties.
Any person who violates any provision of this Article, upon conviction, shall be subject to the penalty
in Section 1.20.020.
(Ord. 2-04 §1, 2004)
Chapter 8.06 – Noises DRAFT #3, 04/11/16
8.06.010 ‐ Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following
meanings ascribed to them:
Construction means any site preparation, assembly, erection, repair, alteration or similar
action, or demolition of buildings or structures.
dB(A) means the A‐weighted unit of sound pressure level.
Decibel (dB) is sound pressure level at a specified location.
Motor vehicle shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 42‐1‐102 (58), C.R.S.
Muffler means a sound‐dissipative device or system for attenuating the sound of
escaping gases of an internal combustion engine.
Real property line means either:
a. The line, including its vertical extension, that separates one (1) parcel of real
property from another; or
b. The vertical and horizontal boundaries of a dwelling unit that is contained within a
multi‐use building.
Sound level means the instantaneous sound pressure level measured in decibels with a
sound level meter set for A‐weighting on slow or fast integration speed.
Sound level meter means an instrument used to measure sound pressure levels
conforming to standards as specified in ANSI Standard S1.4‐1983 or the latest version thereof
and operated pursuant to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Unreasonable noise means any sound of such level and duration as to be or tend to be
harmful to human health or welfare, or which would unreasonably disturb the enjoyment of life
or property within the Town. (Ord. 2‐04 §1, 2004)
8.06.020 ‐ Unreasonable noise prohibited.
No person shall make, continue or cause to be made or continued any unreasonable noise; and
no person shall knowingly permit such noise upon any premises within the Town. For purposes
of this Section, members of the Police Department or the Code Enforcement Officer are
empowered to make a prima facie determination as to whether a noise is unreasonable.
8.06.030 ‐ Maximum permissible noise levels.
A noise measured or registered by a sound level meter from any source at a level which is in
excess of 80 dB(A) measured at a distance of twenty‐five (25) feet from any property line is
hereby declared to be a unreasonable noise and is unlawful.
8.06.040 Classification and measurement of noise
No person shall operate or cause to be operated any motor vehicle off a public right‐of‐way in
such a manner that the sound level emitted exceeds the limits set forth in Section 8.06.030.
This Section shall apply to all motor vehicles, whether or not duly licensed and registered,
including but not limited to commercial or noncommercial racing vehicles, motorcycles, go‐
carts, snowmobiles, amphibious crafts, campers and dune buggies. (Ord. 2‐04 §1, 2004)
8.06.050 ‐ Exceptions.
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Noise from emergency signaling devices;
(2) Noise from agricultural activities;
(3) The operation of aircraft or other activities which are subject to federal law with respect
to noise control, and the generation of sound in situations within the jurisdiction of the
Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
(4) Noise from domestic power tools and lawn and garden equipment operated between
7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., provided that such tools or equipment generate less than one
hundred (100) dBA measured at a distance of twenty‐five (25) feet from any property
line;
(5) Sound from church bells and chimes when a part of a religious observance or service;
(6) Any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling, earthmoving, excavating or
demolition, provided that all motorized equipment used in such activity is equipped
with functioning mufflers, and further provided that such work takes place between
7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.;
(7) Noise from snow blowers, snow throwers and snowplows when operated for snow
removal;
(8) The Town and its employees, when engaged in any activity for the maintenance,
installation or repair or any Town facility or utility or engaged in any other Town activity
or function;
(9) Any Town‐sanctioned special event;
(10) Noise generated from golf course maintenance equipment when used on a golf
course;
(11) Noise generated by tools or equipment during emergency operations or activities that
are reasonably necessary for the public health, safety or welfare; or
(12) Any event sanctioned by the Park School District. (Ord. 2‐04 §1, 2004)
8.06.060 – Temporary Permits.
(a) Any person who owns, operates or produces any noise source which is unlawful or will
be unlawful pursuant to this Chapter may apply to the Code Enforcement Officer of the
Town for a temporary permit. The duration of the temporary permit shall not exceed
ninety (90) days. Applications for a temporary permit shall supply information including,
but not limited to:
(1) The nature and location of the noise source for which such application is made;
(2) The reason for which the temporary permit is requested.
(3) The level of noise that will occur during the period of the temporary permit;
(4) The section or sections of this Chapter for which the temporary permit shall apply;
(5) A description of interim noise control measures to be taken for the applicant to
minimize noise and the impacts occurring therefrom; and
(6) A specific schedule of the noise control measures that shall be taken to bring the
source into compliance with this Chapter within a reasonable time.
(7) Any other information requested by the Code Enforcement Officer.
(b) Failure to supply the information required by the Code Enforcement Officer shall be
cause for rejection of the application.
(c) The Code Enforcement Officer may charge the applicant a reasonable fee to cover
expenses resulting from the processing of the temporary permit application.
(d) The Code Enforcement Officer may, at his or her discretion, limit the duration of the
temporary permit. Any person granted a temporary permit and requesting an extension
of time shall apply for a new temporary permit under the provisions of this Section.
(e) No temporary permit shall be approved unless the applicant presents adequate proof
that:
(1) Noise levels occurring during the period of the temporary permit will not constitute
a danger to public health and safety; and
(2) Compliance with this Chapter would impose an unreasonable hardship on the
applicant.
(f) A temporary permit may be revoked by the Code Enforcement Officer if there is:
(1) Violation of one (1) or more terms or conditions of the temporary permit;
(2) Material misrepresentation of fact in the temporary permit application; or
(3) Material change in any of the circumstances relied on by the Code Enforcement
Officer in granting the temporary permit.
(g) The applicant shall not operate or produce an unlawful noise during the application
process. (Ord. 2‐04 §1, 2004)
Estes Park Events Complex
90 Day Report
Director: Rob Hinkle
at Stanley Park
Town Board Study Session
April 12, 2016
Lay the Groundwork for Success
Mission &Vision:
•Optimal goal and reason for existence
•Identify the service areas,target audience and goals of
the organization.
•Need to formally develop
Policies and Procedures:
•Bond Park,Performance Park,Banners,Flags,Events
Complex
•Fees
•Guidelines for Use
Lay the Groundwork for Success
Fee Structure:
•Providing services without covering labor costs
Contracts:
•Reviewed and edited contracts
•Insurance language
•All events should have contracts
•Renegotiating contracts
Events Center /Horse Show Office
Lay the Groundwork for Success
Concessions:
•RFP for Food and Alcohol Concessions
•Food is a reflection of the facility
Catering:
•Qualified caterers –15%
•Less restrictive meeting space -Silo
Services:
•Tents,Tables,Chairs,Staging,Sound,Shavings,Hay,
Feed
•Administrative Services
•Ticketing
•Fees
Lay the Groundwork for Success
Identity and Way finding:
•Fairgrounds has been used to refer to the property,
buildings,and infrastructure.
•Estes Park Events Complex at Stanley Park may be
more resonant with the broader community use.It
would bestow a different image and expectation to
the site.
Aesthetics:
•Green Space,Landscaping
•Scrap Yard
Functionality
•Office Space
•Storage
Staffing
Proper Staffing /Capable Staff:
•Two Special Event Coordinators
•Administrative Assistant
•Operations Team
o Full-time position
•Sales and Marketing
o Part -time Sales/Marketing Coordinator
•Volunteers (Events,Fairgrounds)
Marketing and Sales
Current:
•Memberships
o Colorado Society of Government and Meeting
Professionals
o Colorado Society of Association Executives
o Colorado Festivals and Events
o Destination Colorado
o National Association of Sports Commissioners
o Estes Park Wedding Association
o Visit Denver
o Visits Estes Park
Marketing and Sales
Current (continued):
•Trade Shows
o Meetings Industry Council
o Destination Colorado
o Estes Park Wedding Association Bridal Show
o National Association of Sports Commissions (Sports Event
Symposium)
o TEAMS 2016 Conference and Expo
o Connect Marketplace
o SMU Successful Meetings
o Plan Your Meetings
Marketing and Sales
E-Blasts/Magazines
•Three National E-Blasts 38,000 subscribers –CO Meetings
•Colorado E-Newsletters 3,500 subscribers –CO Meetings
•Mountain Meetings Magazine 50,000 subscribers
Marketing and Sales
Target Markets:
•Business Meetings
•Associations
•Expos
•Conferences
•Festivals
•Sporting Events
•Religious Events
•Educational Events
Marketing and Sales
Developing Plans:
•Photos
o Quality photos showcasing our facilities and
what they can be used for;website and
collateral materials
•Video
o Showcasing Events Complex,Estes Park,RMNP,
Bond Park and Performance Park
Marketing and Sales
Developing Plans (continued):
•Web/Social Media Campaign/Network
o Posting on Facebook,LinkedIn,Twitter and
Instagram as well as blog entries and email
blasts that address related target markets and
both opportunities and events on property
o Paid Search –presents our ad on the Search
Engine Results Page
o Paid Social –drives consumers engaged in
content across social platforms to our website
o Display –banner advertising
Marketing and Sales
Developing Plans (continued):
•Press Releases
o Magazine,Newspapers,Associations
o American Horse Publications
•Equestrian Organizations,Universities
o Educational Opportunities
•Partnerships
o Develop partnerships
Events
Event Analysis:
•Existing Events
Event Surveys:
•Demographics
Events Focus Group
Events
New and Developing Events:
•Vintage Market Days (2 shows)–Event Center (EC)
•EP News/Cowboy Brad Concert (EC)
•Eurofins STA Laboratories (EC)
•Dasco,Inc.(EC)
•American Cornhole Tournament (EC)
•USA Handball (EC)in 2017
•Larimer County Workforce Center Job Fair (EC)
•CSU Wildland Fire –Conference Center (CC)
•Gear and Adventure Expo (EC)
Events
New and Developing Events (continued):
•Global Village Travels (EC)
•University of Iowa (EC)
•School District Commodity Food Show (EC)
•Fire District 100 Year Conference (CC or EC)in 2017
•Heritage Event Company /Antique (EC)
•Devon Binder Planner (CC)
•Dryden Henhorn /Band Concert (EC)in 2017
•FBF (EC)
•The Group Holiday Party (CC)
•Arbor Day (EC)
Events
New and Developing Events (continued):
•EPWA Bridal Show in 2017 (EC)
•Mental Health Prof /Psychologist (EC)
•Quarter Horse Show in 2017
•Vintage Market Days in 2017 (EC)
•District Rotary in 2018 (EC/CC)
•Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Dept.in
2017 (EC)
Developing New Town Events
April 26, 2016 - No Study Session
April 28, 2016
Board Orientation and Training
May 10, 2016
CIRSA Board Liability Training
Review the Proposed Draft of the
Revised Sign Code.
May 24, 2016
Update on Environmental Assessment
NEPA process – Loop.
June 9, 2016
Board Strategic Planning Retreat
June 14, 2016
Discussion of Town Hydrology Study
and Implications
Electric Rate Study
August 30, 2016
Tentative Town/County meeting on
Vacation Rentals 9 & More
Items Approved – Unscheduled:
(Items are not in order of priority)
Work Plan for Code Changes
Update on Housing Needs and
Responses
Discussion of Impact Fees and Other
Funding Options to Support Housing
Goals
Fish Hatchery Property Discussion
Briefing and Discussion of US 34
Rebuild Project with CDOT
Broadband Take Rate Study Report
Discuss the Role of Town Government
in Economic Development as it
Relates to the Estes Valley EDC and
Other Organizations
Briefing on Storm Drainage and Flood
Management Issues and Management
Options. Discussion of Storm Water
Utility.
How the Board Handles Off Cycle
Requests for Funding From Outside
Organizations
Follow Up on Broadband Issues
Development of Annexation
Philosophy & Policy
Study Session Items for Board
Consideration:
Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Items
April 12, 2016