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Minutes of regular meeting of the Boord of Trustees of the Town of Estes
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Meeting called to order by Mayor jDii.n,çl
Present:Mayor H.B.Dannels Trustees:Norbert L.Aldrich,
Mark T.Brown,
Byron L.Graves,
George J.fix,
Also Present:Town Administrator Paula L.Laing,
Dale G.Hill Richard A.Wood
Town Attorney
Gregory A.White
Absent:
Minutes of the regular meeting held November 13,1984 were
submitted and approved.
Minutes of the Public Works Committee meeting held November 15,
1984 were read.Trustee Wood,Chairman of the Committee,moved
the minutes be approved.Trustee fix seconded the motion it
passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Stanley Park Committing meeting held November 26,
1984 were read.Trustee Wood,Chairman of the Committee,moved
the minutes be approved.Trustee Laing seconded the motion and
it passed unanimously.
Minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting held November 15,1984
were also read.
The minutes of the Estes Park Planning Commission meeting held
November 20,1984 were submitted.
Mr.Gary Brown,representing Judith Normali,was present request
ing to allow horses as an accessory use in C—2 Districts.Mr.
Brown stated the first discussion with the Town was held in June;
at that meeting it was determined the best course of action to
address this issue would be an amendment to the Municipal Code.
The owner’s first intention was to include C—i districts;howev
er,the final request was to allow horses in C—2 districts.The
Estes Park Planning Commission,at their meeting held September
18,1984,voted to develop a list of standards and use regu
lations which would be combined with a Special Review Process to
maintain horses in the C—2 District.There was no communication
between the Town and Mr.Brown during the month of October.
Stating he was not notified,Mr.Brown did not attend the Novem
ber 20,1984 Planning Commission meeting.Mr.Brown was not
aware (prior to their meeting held November 20,1984),of the six
amendment considerations submitted to the Planning Commission by
Planner Stamey.In Mr.Brown’s opinion,he felt the request was
approved at the September 18,i984 Planning Commission meeting.
The owners were requesting the same consideration in C—2 dis
tricts as is given residential districts.Trustee Wood comment
ed,that in his opinion,in the September Planning Commission
meeting action was taken to enable the proposal to move forward
further exploring all options available.When asked if Mr.Brown
would address the six considerations of Planner Stamey’s November
15,1984 memorandum,Mr.Brown offered the following:
1.The effect of the proposed amendment to the entire
community.
We already have zoning for horses;the owner’s are
proposing stricter guidelines;there are a limited
number of public trails.
Board of Trustees —December 4,1984 —Page two
2.Are there changing circumstances in the community which
support this change.
The owners are not drastically changing the existing
zoning.
3.will the amendment correct an improper situation or
merely result in the granting of special privileges.
The “improper situation”is arbitrary between residen
tial and commercial zoning districts;no special
privilege is being requested.
4.Should maintenance of livestock/large animals be
encouraged in an urban setting.
The Municipal Code discusses large animals,not horses;
the area in question is not a “downtown location.”
5.Potential for administration/enforcement problems.
“Why would this amendment be worse”;licensing would be
authorized by Special Review.
6.Potential for future neighborhood conflicts/complaints.
Licensing objection would enforce this item.
Following further information and discussion,Trustee Brown moved
the request to Amend Chapter 7.08 which would allow horses in C-2
Districts not be approved at this time.Trustee Wood seconded
the motion and it passed by the following votes:Those voting
“Yes”Trustees Aldrich,Brown,Graves,Laing,and Wood.Those
voting “No”Trustee lix.
Mr.Tom Reck,Planner,representing the owners,submitted the Mi
Casa Planned Unit Development -Final Plat and Site Plan.Mr.
Reck stated the planned unit development is designed to provide a
community of 18 single—family residences:four 4—plex buildings
and one duplex building.Mr.Reck also stated most of the
nineteen recommendations placed on the development by the Plan
ning Commission November 20,1984 had been met;however,a
misinterpretation led to the omission of the Landscape Plan.Mr.
Reck requested the Planning Commission staff be allowed to review
and ensure that the Landscape Plan is submitted.Town Engineer
Widmer requested the developers address Item #10 regarding
maintenance of all landscaping and #17 dealing with contacting
Public Service Company to determine proper easement locations for
gas service:
#10.Mr.Neil Rosener,developer,stated their intent was
to have the landscaping maintained by the homeowner’s
association.
#17.A firm decision regarding electric heat or natural gas
has not yet been reached.If natural gas is selected,
the developer will provide proper easements.
Town Engineer Widmer also stated a few minor items need to be
resolved prior to recording the final plat and that supplying the
Public Service easement was not a P.U.D.requirement.
Trustee Wood introduced the following resolution and moved it be
passed and adopted:
Board of Trustees —December 4,1984 —Page three
RESOLUTION 42—84
WHEREAS,an Application for a Planned Unit Development,Mi
Casa Townhomes,a P.U.D.,was filed on the 23rd day of October,
1984;therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK,COLORADO:
1.The Board of Trustees finds and determines that the
Application,together with all supporting documents,
are in substantial compliance with the requirements of
Chapter 17.60 of the Municipal Code of the Town of
Estes Park,Colorado;that the applicants have substan
tially complied with the provisions of said ordinance;
and that said Planned Unit Development is in general
conformity with the Master Plan of the Town.
2.Mi Casa Townhomes,a P.U.D,is hereby approved and that
the Mayor and Town Clerk are authorized and directed to
sign the plat.
Trustee Aldrich seccnded the motion and it passed by the follow
ing votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Aldrich,Brown,Graves,
Hix,Laing,and Wood.Those voting ITN0IT none.
Mr.Todd Plummer,representing the owner,presented Prospect
Mountain Subdivision,Planned Unit Development,Fifth Filing -
Final Plat and Site Plan.Mr.Plummer stated the revised plan
had been reviewed and discussed on several occasions.Town
Engineer widmer stated all eleven conditions placed on the
development by the Planning Commission November 20,1984 had been
met.Regarding Item Ill —construction of sanitary sewer lines
in accordance with Upper Thompson Sanitation District specifica
tions,Mr.Plummer stated adequate sewer lines will be installed
to provide sewer service for this filing.
Trustee Brown moved the Final Plat and Site Plan for Prospect
Mountain Subdivision,P.U.D.,Fifth Filing be approved.Trustee
Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Mr.Frank Gray,representing the owners,presented the annexation
plat for The Storer Ranch Addition.Trustee Wood questioned if
the two conditions placed on the plat by the Planning Commission
November 20,1984 had been met.Town Engineer Widmer stated,
“Yes.”Trustee Wood then introduced,and Town Administrator Hill
read in full,the following entitled ordinance approving the
annexation of the The Storer Ranch Addition and moved it be
passed and adopted:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK,
COLORADO,TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS
THE STORER RANCH ADDITION
Trustee Hix seconded the motion and it passed by the following
votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Aldrich,Brown,Graves,Hix,
Laing,and Wood.Those voting “No”none.Whereupon Mayor
Dannels declared said ordinance duly passed and adopted and
ordered it number 26—84 and published according to law.
Mayor Dannels opened a public hearing on the zoning for The
Storer Ranch Addition.Mr.Frank Gray,representing the owners,
stated a great deal of interest had been expressed by potential
tenants of the proposed Rocky Mountain Technological Park located
on the 35—acre Storer Ranch site.A high quality environment in
the park will be maintained.Those speaking in opposition of the
Board of Trustees —December 4,1984 —Page four
annexation:Mr.Ted Shanks,representing himself and Mr.Billy
Shoemaker,both Lone Pine Acres residents.Mr.Shanks questioned
a “high tech”use in the midst of a residential area.Mr.Shanks
was seeking assurance that all landscaping would be completed.
Several terms have been used describing the development such as
“think tank”,“industrial park”,“research and development”,
“storage and warehousing”;Mr.Shanks asked which term actually
applied.Mr.Shanks prepared and submitted a series of newspaper
articles relating to accidents involving hazardous gas leaks.
Mr.Billy B.Shoemaker’s August 31,1984 letter regarding zoning
was read into the record.Mr.Gray stated the setback for
one—story buildings will be 75 feet;two—story buildings will be
100 feet.Ms.Benita Ackerman stated she was seeking assurance
that the existing quality of air would be retained.Ms.Ackerman
was informed items such as restrictive uses would be addressed in
the planned unit development stage.Mr.Gray stated the
development was not geared toward industrial manufacturing.
Mayor Dannels declared the hearing closed.Trustee Brown moved
the C—2 Restricted Commercial Zoning be approved with the
condition that development occur as a “planned unit development”,
and introduced the following entitled ordinance,read in full by
Town Administrator Hill,and moved it be passed and adopted:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE TOWN OF ESTES PARX,
COLORADO,THE SAME PERTAINING TO ZONING
Trustee Aldrich seconded the motion and it passed by the follow
ing votes:Those voting “Yes”Trustees Aldrich,Brown,Graves,
Hix,Laing,and Wood.Those voting “No”none,Whereupon Mayor
Dannels declared said ordinance duly passed and adopted and
ordered it numbered 27—84 and published according to law.
Dr.James Durward appeared before the Board of Trustees repre
senting the Longs Peak Scottish Highland Festival.Dr.Durward
was requesting a joint effort between the Town of Estes Park and
Larimer County,on a 50—50 financial basis,to place a perimeter
fence around the softball fields located at Stanley Field.Mayor
Dannels referred the item to the Public Works Committee.
Mr.Rick Zuba,representing the Estes Alpine Runners,requested
the use of MacGregor Avenue,Park Lane,Virginia Drive,Big Horn
Drive,and Devil’s Gulch Road January 27,1985 to host the Sixth
Annual “Frost Giant”Race.The event will use the same route as
previous years featuring a five—kilometer race beginning at 11:00
A.N.,and a ten-kilometer race beginning at 12:00 Noon.The
Municipal Building lobby and a meeting room will be needed for
shelter.Police Chief Ault stated two officers will be assigned
to monitor the race.Trustee Wood moved the use of MacGregor
Avenue,Park Lane,Virginia Drive,Big Horn Drive,and Devil’s
Gulch Road January 27,1985 be approved subject to the Estes
Alpine Runners being responsible for cleaning the Municipal
Building.Trustee Brown seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
The Board of Trustees reviewed the Community Development Block
Grant offer of $20,000.In a letter dated November 6,1984,
Forward Estes Park Foundation,Inc.President Alma Hix declined
the opportunity to administer the grant.Following discussion,
Trustee Hix moved the Town of Estes Park reject the $20,000 Block
Grant.Trustee Laing seconded the motion and it passed unani
mously.
The Board of Trustees also reviewed a request submitted by the
Estes Park Area Historical Museum regarding additional funds in
1984.An increase in the insurance premium has necessitated this
request.Trustee Laing introduced the following resolution and
Board of Trustees —December 4,1984 —Page five
moved it be passed and adopted:
RESOLUTION 43-84
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESTES
PARK,COLORADO:
WHEREAS,unforeseen conditions have developed at the Estes
Park Historical Museum;and
WHEREAS,said conditions will continue unless additional
funds are provided in the budget year 1984;and
WHEREAS,there are adequate funds available in the General
Fund at the Town of Estes Park to fund the additional budget;and
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado believes an emergency exists which could not have
reasonably been unforeseen at the time of the adoption of the
budget for the year 1984.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,by the Board of Trustees of
the Town of Estes Park,Colorado as follows:
That the sum of $1,100.00 be expended from the Estes Park
Historiaal Museum Fund and that these funds be transferred from
the General Fund contingency.
Trustee Wood seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The Estes Park Reclamation Subdivision Sanitation District
submitted a requested dated November 21,1984 to have the Town
assume the sanitation district.Mayor Dannels referred this item
to the Code and Sanitation Committee.
Mayor Dannels announced the Town has received a donation in the
amount of $12,000 from the Women’s Club.The funds will be
entered into the Library Fund.
Mayor Dannels stated the next regular Town Board meeting will be
held December 11,1984 in lieu of December 25,1984.
Those Trustees attending the National League of Cities Conference
in Indianapolis stated the conference was very valuable.
There being no further business,the meeting adjourned.
Mayor
Town Clerk