HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Valley Board of Adjustment 2018-03-06RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Valley Board of Adjustment
March 6, 2018 9:00 a.m.
Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall
Board: Chair Wayne Newsom, Vice-Chair John Lynch, Pete Smith, Jeff Moreau,
Rex Poggenpohl
Attending: Members Newsom, Lynch, Smith, Moreau, and Poggenpohl
Also Attend ing: Community Development Director Randy Hunt, Planner I Robin Becker,
Senior Planner Jeff Woeber, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund
Absent: None
Chair Newsom called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. There were six people in
attendance. He introduced the Board members and staff.
1. AGENDA APPROVAL
It was moved and seconded (Poggenpohl/Smith) to approved the agenda as
presented and the motion passed unanimously.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of minutes dated December 5, 2017
Approval of minutes dated November 7, 2017
It was moved and seconded (Lynch/Smith) to approve the minutes for December 5
and November 7 as presented and both motions passed unanimously.
4. 3265 Eiger Trail, Lot 8, Block 3, Windcliff Estates 5th
Planner Becker reviewed the staff report. The variance request is to allow a 2-foot
setback in lieu of the 25-foot required setback in the E-1 (Estate 1) zone district. The E-1
district required 25-foot setbacks on all sides. The applicant desires allow and existing
building to remain and adjust an existing setback to allow for further addition.
Planner Becker reviewed the staff findings. The application was routed to affected
agencies. A legal notice was published in the local newspaper and adjacent property
owners were notified by mail. There were no public comments received. Staff
recommends approval of the variance with no conditions.
Staff and Member Discussion
There was brief discussion regarding the lot size and the result of the variance, and the
history of zoning in Windcliff Estates. It was noted that the Setback is on the East side of
property.
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Lonnie Sheldon from Van Horn Engineering was available for questions.
It was moved and seconded (Moreau/Popggenpohl) to approve the requested
variance, adding the East Setback to the description, with findings recommended
by staff, and the motion passed unanimously.
5. 351 Prospector Drive, Lot 34, Black Canyon Hills Addition
Planner Becker reviewed the staff report. The variance request is to allow a 9.2-foot
setback on the north side of property and an 18.7-foot setback on the south side of
property in lieu of the 25-foot required setback in the E-1 zone district. The E-1 district
required 25-foot setbacks on all sides. The applicant desires allow and existing building to
remain and adjust an existing setback to allow for further addition.
Planner Becker reviewed the staff findings. The application was routed to affected
agencies. A legal notice was published in the local newspaper and adjacent property
owners were notified by mail. There was one public comment received regarding the
distance of new deck in relation to his property.
Applicant David Margheim was available for questions.
Board recommends approval with the condition of redesigning the deck on the north side
so it does not encroach into the neighbor’s property.
It was moved and seconded (Moreau/Poggenpohl) to approve the variance from the
EVDC approving 18.7 foot set back variance on the south side of property and 13.7
foot setback variance on the north side of property and construct the deck to
remain parallel to the property line and the motion passed unanimously.
6. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2018
Board nominated Rex Poggenpohl as Chairman. It was moved and seconded
(Smith/Lynch). Board nominated Jeff Moreau as Vice Chair. It was moved and
seconded (Smith/Newsom). Both motions passed unanimously.
7. REPORTS
1. Director Hunt reported that there is an active interview process for Planner II position,
beginning March 15
2. Director Hunt noted that there is hope of a Comprehensive Plan update. The Board of
Adjustment may be asked for advice and counsel. Members Poggenpohl and Moreau
volunteered to help.
3. Board member Smith requested the addition of the legal notices to packets.
4. Director Hunt mentioned that there is a Code Amendment working its way to the
Planning Commission to expand the perimeter of neighbor notifications and signage at
project sites.
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There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.
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Rex Poggenpohl, Chair
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Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary