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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Estes Park Planning Commission 2020-05-19 ESTES PARK PLANNING COMMISSION To be held virtually Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:30 p.m. Members of the Estes Park Planning Commission will participate in the meeting remotely due to the Declaration of Emergency signed by Town Administrator Machalek on March 19, 2020 related to COVID-19. Quasi-judicial virtual public hearing procedures were adopted through Emergency Rule 06-20 as signed by Town Administrator Machalek on May 8, 2020. Quasi-Judicial Proceedings Written Testimony • Must be submitted by mail to Community Development, P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 or by completing the Public Comment form at https://dms.estes.org/forms/EPPCPublicComment. Written testimony must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020. • Members of the public may provide public comment by calling (970) 577-3721. All calls must be received by 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2020 and will be transcribed. • All comments received will be provided to the Commission and included in the final packet. Oral Testimony • To ensure your ability to provide oral testimony during the meeting you must register at planning@estes.org or call (970) 577-3721 by 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2020. Oral testimony will be provided using Google Hangouts. Once you are registered staff will send a meeting invite to participate. Further instructions on how to participate during the meeting will be outlined in the meeting invite. • During the meeting an individual who did not register to speak on an agenda item may contact planning@estes.org or call (970) 577-3721 at any time during the meeting to be added to the testimony list. Individuals who do not register prior to the meeting risk being unable to testify due to administrative and technical difficulty during the meeting. • Written presentation materials or exhibits must be delivered to planning@estes.org by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020 in order to be presented during the meeting. No other written presentations or exhibits will be accepted during oral testimony by any member of the public. Packet Material The packet material may be accessed at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings under Estes Park Planning Commission or you may request a paper packet by emailing www.planning@estes.org or calling (970) 577-3721. The meeting will use Google Hangouts which provides for closed captioning of the meeting. The meeting will be livestreamed and available for viewing at www.estes.org/videos. The meeting will be posted online at www.estes.org/videos within 48 hours of the meeting. ___________________________________________________________________________ General Public Comments Members of the public may provide public comment on any item not on the agenda by following the guidelines outlined above under Written Testimony. ___________________________________________________________________________ 1.OPEN MEETING Planning Commissioner Introductions 2.AGENDA APPROVAL 3.PUBLIC COMMENT The EPPC will accept public comments regarding items not on the agenda submitted through the Public Comment form (https://dms.estes.org/forms/EPPCPublicComment) or by telephone (name and address required) as outlined under. 4.CONSENT AGENDA Study Session Minutes: February 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes: February 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes: February 25, 2020 5.REZONE REQUEST, A-Accommodations to CO-Commercial Outlying Planner Bergeron 1230 Big Thompson Avenue, Rocky Mountain Health Club, AdEstes, owner/applicant 6.REPORTS 7.ADJ OURN Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado February 18, 2020 Minutes of a Study Session meeting of the PLANNING COMMISSION of the Estes Valley, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in Room 202-203 Town Hall. Commission: Chair Leavitt, Vice-Chair White, and Commissioners Murphree, Smith, Theis, Converse, Comstock Attending: Leavitt, Theis, Murphree, White, Converse, Smith, Comstock Also Attending: Town Board Liaison Martchink, Director Hunt, Senior Planner Woeber, Planner II Bergeron, Recording Secretary Swanlund Absent: None Chair Leavitt called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. There were two people in the audience. This study session was recorded and has been uploaded to the Town of Estes Park YouTube channel. IGA Status Update: County employees Michael Whitley and Amy White were in attendance for discussion on the Planning Transition once the IGA expires in March. Director Hunt gave a review of what has taken place up to this point. The Town passed an ordinance providing the creation of the new Estes Park Development Code, a new Planning Commission and a new Board of Adjustment. County Planner Whitley discussed a new Chapter 19 which will carry forward Estes Valley zoning districts and allotted uses within those zoning districts. The review process fits as closely as possible to the current code, with some differences and modifications. Workforce and Attainable housing density bonuses, along with associated height increases, will not be carried over nor will automatic rounding up of density allowances. Options for representation include having an Estes Park resident on the Larimer County Planning Commission or having an Advisory Committee in Estes Park. The County will have Planning Service hours on Tuesday’s from 9:00 am to-4:00 pm at their Brodie Avenue location. Code Compliance Officer Amy White spoke on Vacation Home rentals. Applications after April 1, 2020 will fall under Short Term Rentals and have slightly stricter rules and different fee structure from what is currently in use. The Vacation Home Cap will be split between Town and County, depending on the numbers on April 1, 2020. BOCC will have a meeting in Estes Park regarding Vacation Homes at some point in the near future. Licenses will be good for two years starting in January 2021. Larimer County is calling this change Planning Services Transition as there will be no IGA moving forward. Preliminary Townhome Subdivision, The Farm on Riverside Planner Bergeron reviewed the Preliminary Townhome Subdivision on Riverside Drive, known as The Farm on Riverside. This application has been withdrawn by the applicant and will be resubmitted as a major Subdivision rather than a Minor Subdivision. The timeline of that resubmittal is expected to be within the next month. Preliminary Townhome Subdivision, Ferguson Lot 3A and 4A Planner Woeber discussed the Preliminary Townhome Subdivision, aka Alpaca Farms. This consists of two townhome lots, each with a duplex. A request for a continuance to the March meeting will be made for this item. The applicant needs to submit additional materials for review. This project is located in the unincorporated portion of the County. It would be beneficial for the Town and County to figure out how the process and applications will transfer over. Elkhorn Lodge Development Plan Planner Woeber reviewed the Elkhorn Lodge project, which will be heard at a special PC meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 11:00 am. because the applicant did not get all of their material in on time for review. Material for this will be dispursed on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Converse expressed concerns about holding the meeting at 11:00 am. rather than an evening hour and rushing the decision. Theis wondered if one hour would be enough time to hear a project of this size. Future of the Planning Commission Director Hunt noted that the new Planning Commission would consist of five Town residents. Applications are available through the Town Clerk. The three current town members are encouraged to reapply. Questions/Future Items Chair Leavitt adjourned the study session at 5:20 p.m. _____________________________________ Bob Leavitt, Chair Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 18,2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 1 Commission: Chair Bob Leavitt, Vice-Chair Sharry White, Commissioners Steve Murphree, Frank Theis, Nick Smith, Dave Converse, Matt Comstock Attending: Chair Leavitt, Vice-Chair White, Commissioners Murphree, Theis, Converse, Smith, Comstock Also Attending: Director Randy Hunt, Senior Planner Jeff Woeber, Planner II Alex Bergeron, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund, Town Board Liasion Patrick Martchink Absent: None OPEN MEETING Chair Leavitt called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. There were approximately 30 people in attendance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved and seconded (Murphree/White) to approve the agenda and the motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT none CONSENT AGENDA 1. Study Session Minutes dated January 21, 2020 2. Meeting Minutes dated January 21, 2020 It was moved and seconded (Converse/Smith) to approve the consent agenda as presented and the motion passed 7-0. ACTION ITEMS 1. Preliminary Townhome Subdivision Plat The Farm on Riverside Planner II Bergeron Planner Bergeron explained that staff noted that this application was deemed to be a full Subdvidion by staff, not a Minor Subdivision for which the application was submitted. The application has been withdrawn, with the applicant expressing intent to reapply as a Subdivision sometime in the future. Public Comment: Ray Buxton, 682 Park River West, had questions and concerns about the floodplain in the area and the height of the buildings. Gloria Casson, 690 Bird Circle, had concerns with protection of trees, stormwater runoff and stated an objection to the Right-of-Way waiver. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 18,2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 2 2. Preliminary Townhome Subdivision Plat: Lot 3A, Seth Hanson, Applicant Senior Planner Woeber Planner Woeber reviewed the items, proposing to split a duplex into two townhomes each on a lot less than ½ acre in size in A-Accommodation zoning. An Amended plat was previously approved and recorded for these lots. The applicant needs to present a drainage study and ensure the internal access meets the fire code for turnaround. Planner Woeber requested this item be continued to the March 17, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. Public Comment: Justice Drake, President Upper Broadview/Glacierview Road Association, provided a written statement from neighbors. This document has been posted to the Town website. It was moved and seconded (Theis/Smith) to continue the Preliminary Townhome Subdivision of Lot 4A to the March 17, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed 7-0. 3. Preliminary Townhome Subdivision Plat: Lot 4A, Ferguson Senior Planner Woeber see Item 2 It was moved and seconded (Theis/White) to continue the Preliminary Townhome Subdivision of Lot 4A to the March 17, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting. The motion passed 7-0. 4. Preliminary Planned Unit Development: Elkhorn Lodge, 600 West Elkhorn Ave Senior Planner Woeber Planner Woeber reviewed the proposed project creating 13 separate mixed-use lots on the Elkhorn Lodge property. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Town Board for a final decision. He requested the item be continued to a special Planning Commission meeting to be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Town Hall Board Room. Public Comment: Tom Thurman, 540 W Elkhorn, expressed concerns with the magnitude of this proposal and that the proposed floodwall protects the applicant’s property but not the privately-owned condos. Verd Bailey, 540 W Elkhorn, stated that the project is too big for the size of the property. Whinney Spahnle, 840 Old Ranger Drive, stated that this is the best project she’s seen for this property and was in favor of the project. Director Hunt stated that delays in finalizing the complex plans and reviews for this project meant that a decision had to be delayed. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of the Developer and staff so that the project could go on-schedule before the Town Board of Trustees on March 24, 2020. Numerous members expressed concerns with notifying neighbors about this new meeting time. It was requested that the Town of Estes PIO put out a notice regarding this continuation. Commissioner Converse questioned why new notices couldn’t be mailed. It was noted that the Planning Commission will not make any rushed decisions regarding this project. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 18,2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 3 It was moved and seconded (Leavitt/Theis) to continue the Preliminary Planned Unit Development to Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 am. The motion passed 7-0. 5. Preliminary Subdivision Plat: Elkhorn Lodge, 600 West Elkhorn Avenue Senior Planner Woeber see item 4 It was moved and seconded (Leavitt/Theis) to continue the Preliminary Subdivision Plat to Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 am. The motion passed 7-0. STANLEY HOTEL-TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (TRC) DISCUSSION: Director Hunt noted that there are complexities in all of the plans relating to the Stanley Hotel. Attorney Kramer is reviewing all of the complex agreements. The consensus of the Town Board was to not hold a Study Session on this subject, as requested until the new board is in place. When the time comes, the TRC committee will be appointed and a public meeting will occur. Plans to turn the Carriage House into a restaurant could be submitted before the Film Center project. The role of TRC is similar to that of the Planning Commission in that they review design, placement, architectural details, traffic management, and more. The TRC is a legal agreement with the owner and the Town; any changes made to this arrangement would have to be agreed on by the owner. REPORTS: • Pages on the website for both Town and County have been updated for the Planning Services Transition (IGA). Searching Estes Valley IGA is the quickest way to find the information. On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, the Larimer County Planning Commission will hold a work session, and on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 a formal meeting at 6:00 pm. Additionally, the Board of County Commissioners will meet on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm in Estes Park. The Town Board passed an ordinance to transition the Estes Valley Development Code to the Estes Park Development Code. • Town Clerk is preparing to advertise for a new five-person Planning Commission and a new three-person Board of Adjustment to be filled by town residents. • Two staff vacancies in Community Development still have not been filled. • Comprehensive Plan discussion is ongoing, whether it be separate or jointly with the County. ADJOURN There being no further business Chair Leavitt adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm. _________________________________ Bob Leavitt, Chair _________________________________ Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 25, 2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 1 Commission: Chair Bob Leavitt, Vice-Chair Sharry White, Commissioners Steve Murphree, Frank Theis, Nick Smith, Dave Converse, Matt Comstock Attending: Chair Leavitt, Commissioners Murphree, Theis, Smith, Converse, Comstock Also Attending: Director Randy Hunt, Senior Planner Jeff Woeber, Recording Secretary Karin Swanlund, Town Attorney Dan Kramer Absent: White OPEN MEETING Chair Leavitt called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. There were approximately 35 people in attendance. This matter was initially scheduled for hearing and vote at the February 18, 2020 Planning Commission meeting. However, delays in finalizing the complex plans and reviews for this project meant that a decision on that date had to be delayed. The special meeting was scheduled at the request of the developer and staff, so that the project could go on schedule before the Town Board of Trustees on March 24, 2020. APPROVAL OF AGEND A It was moved and seconded (Smith/Murphree) to approve the agenda and the motion passed 6-0. PUBLIC COMMENT None ACTION ITEMS 1. ELKHORN LODGE PRELIMINARY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (Continued by the Planning Commission from their February 18, 2020 meeting.) Planner Woeber thoroughly reviewed the staff report for the Preliminary PUD and Preliminary Subdivision Plat in connection with the redevelopment of the Elkhorn Lodge property. Thirteen (13) mixed-use lots are proposed. The Applicant's submittal provides an in-depth description of the project and the proposed uses on each lot. Staff recommended approval of the proposed Elkhorn Lodge Preliminary PUD and Preliminary Plat with the added condition that approval of the PUD Rezoning shall also constitute an approval of the Preliminary PUD Development Plan, as attached to the staff report. Commissioners asked for a written copy of the added condition and a copy of the written comments from public works. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 25, 2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 2 David Hook, Town Engineer, explained Public Works’ role in the review process and explained that not all approvals have been received from FEMA and other agencies and how this would affect the project. There are pre and post- construction conditions from FEMA. Design in accordance with FEMA regulations is needed to proceed with this project. W ithout it, a new plan would have to be submitted. Applicant Presentation: Justin Mabey, future owner of the property, introduced himself and his company, East Avenue Development. He presented examples of some of the work the company does, mostly around national park areas. He explained the desire for building up the west end of Elkhorn Avenue and the goals for redevelopment, which includes preserving four of the historic buildings. The Site Plan was presented and explained. It was stated that they hope to keep the look and feel of the current Lodge, which minimizes the impact on the environment as the 2018 Downtown Plan recommends. The plan calls for 36% lot coverage instead of the allowed 65%. Public Comment: (Comments summarized) Bill Keefer, 550 W Elkhorn, asked four questions: what building was 38 feet tall, would they be upgrading the electrical service to the privately-owned condos, would it be a high end Hilton or Marriott hotel chain, what is the status on the lot to the south not owned by Elkhorn Lodge. Dave Shirk, 301 Far View Drive, likes the proposal and requests for the Planning Commission to consider: be compatible with existing uses., perimeter landscaping in parking lots, lighting issues, horses only (no donkeys), have a manure mitigation plan, and a sidewalk for pedestrian safety on the access road. Dan Hurlihey, 321 Big Horn Drive: landscaping is important due to the large amount of parking, lighting mitigation, and he is happy the horse rides are continuing. Laura Drotar, 550 W Elkhorn: keep history alive, concerns with a possible economy hotel chain rather than a high-end one, restaurant will block her western view of the mountains and river and add unwanted noise and garbage smell. Public questions were answered as follows: • The 38 foot building is the main Lodge • The electric would be upgraded for the entire project, including the privately owned condominiums • Justin is in agreement with the high-end hotel market, perhaps something similar to Residence Inn. • The property to the south has new owners. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 25, 2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 3 • Minimum required lighting is planned. • There will be improved pedestrian access due to sidewalk requirements which will extend to Mrs. Walsh's garden. • Parking lot landscaping is not possible due to the flood plain and would require a higher wall. • There can be flexibility on the shape and the placing of the restaurant, however the condo owner preferred the original plan after discussing options. • Willing to have discussions and work with any neighbors having positive or negative concerns. Commissioner questions answered by the Owner and Engineers (summarized and not in chronological order) • Desired 12-24 month build-out of the entire project • A staff of 20-25 in the central hotel, half of that in the smaller Lodge. • There are 30 extra parking spaces, which should easily cover employees. • Cabins on the south hill of the property could be employee housing, also working with other developers in town to lease rooms. • The housing need will be filled but not necessarily on-site. • There will likely be an on-site manager. • Proposed guest beds would double the current capacity. • Firetrucks can fit and turn around in the paved area of the south cabins. • Any changes to this submittal would have to be reheard through the same process. • Moving barn farther out had a significant positive impact on the floodway. • Not opposed to a public park in the open space by the river • If the Lodge can't be saved, they do reserve the right to tear it down • There are no current plans for the "triangle" area at the east end of the lot • Roof colors were discussed at the neighborhoord meeting: Green or Tan • The traffic report did not expose any problems. • The Lodge and Stables are not changing elevation. • The no-rise requirements will stay in place post-construction. • Noise standards will be met. • Third story façade requirement have been met. • Catch basins in the parking lot will redirect water drainage to the river. • Access easements to Elm Road are in place for the back 40 acres. • Frank Roberts, Van Horn engineering, explained the floodplain engineering review. • Lonnie Sheldon, Van Horn engineering, noted that open space requirement in A-Accommodations zone district is zero. Impervious coverage has different requirements. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 25, 2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 4 • Joe Coop, Van Horn Engineering discussed the drainage, bridges, and alternate emergency exits on the property. Commission Discussion/Comments:. Theis: should be aware of noise that the Lodge amplifies, restrictions on operating hours for restaurants, and problems with maintenance on the south properties during the winter months. This submittal is an appropriate historic use plan and does not abuse what is allowed in a PUD. Converse: does not like being in a position of approving the PUD prior to flood control work being final, concerns with meeting open space criteria related to a PUD, would prefer the Public Works comments be conditions of approval. David Hook stated that Public Works is comfortable with where the development stands. Considerable discussion was had by all on conditions of approval relating to certificate of occupancy, floodwater exit, employee housing, additional units, landscaping, lighting and noise plans. Per Director Hunt, many of these details could be present on the Final PUD plan. It was moved and seconded (Leavitt/Murphree) to forward a recommendation of APPROVAL to the Town Board for the Elkhorn Lodge Preliminary PUD according to the findings of fact recommended by staff with the following conditions: 1) Approval of the PUD Rezoning shall also constitute an approval of the Preliminary PUD and Development Plan, as attached to the staff report, with no increase in the number of accommodations and resident units without a PUD review. 2) The developer will bear the risk of constructing improvements in the floodplain prior to obtaining the post-construction LOMR. Should FEMA not approve the LOMR application as submitted, the developer will be responsible for any redesign and reconstruction to achieve the no-rise condition. No certificate of occupancy for the Event Center Barn or the Elkhorn Lodge addition will be issued until the developer obtains LOMR approval from FEMA. 3) The developer will add additional parking lot perimeter landscaping. 4) An employee housing plan for permanent and seasonal employees, per Chapter 9.1, items A and B, and the housing needs assessment of 2016. The motion passed 6-0. 2. ELKHORN LODGE PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT (Continued by the Planning Commission from their February 18, 2020 meeting.) RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Estes Valley Planning Commission February 25, 2020 Board Room, Estes Park Town Hall 5 It was moved and seconded (Leavitt/Smith) to forward a recommendation of APPROVAL to the Town Board for the Elkhorn Lodge Preliminary Subdivision Plat according to the findings of fact recommended by staff. The motion passed 6-0. ADJOURN There being no further business Chair Leavitt adjourned the meeting at 1:26 p.m. _________________________________ Bob Leavitt, Chair _________________________________ Karin Swanlund, Recording Secretary COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Memo To: Estes Park Planning Commission Through: Community Development Director Randy Hunt From: Alex Bergeron, Planner II Date: May 19, 2020 RE: Request to Rezone 1230 Big Thompson Avenue from A (Accommodations) zone district to CO (Commercial Outlying) zone district (Mark all that apply) PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE LAND USE CONTRACT/AGREEMENT RESOLUTION OTHER______________ QUASI-JUDICIAL YES NO Objective: Conduct a public hearing to review for compliance with the Estes Park Development Code (EPDC) and Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan a Private-Party-Initiated Code Amendment (Rezoning) from the A (Accommodations) zone district to the CO (Commercial Outlying) zone district, and provide a recommendation to the Town Board of Trustees on that request. Location: The subject property, addressed 1230 Big Thompson Avenue, is located on the south side of Big Thompson Avenue (US 34) about 280 feet east of the Grand Estates Drive and Elk Trail Court intersection. The 1.41-acre property is legally described as LOT 1, SCHROEDER SUB, ESTES PK. The attached Vicinity Map illustrates the zoning of the subject property and that of nearby properties. Present Situation: AdEstes Properties, LLC is the Owner of the subject property. The Owner purchased the property in 2016 while it was being primarily used as a health club, a use which has persisted since 1996 when the property was zoned CO (Commercial Outlying) through today, albeit a lesser use of the site at this time. In 2019, Government Offices (in the form of Visit Estes Park) opened on this site to supplement the several Personal Services uses on the site and a diminished health club; a loss caused by the 2018 opening of the Estes Valley Recreation Center, which essentially outcompeted the business with lower, taxpayer subsidized pricing. The property has been burdened by its 2000, Town-initiated rezoning to A (Accommodations) from CO (Commercial Outlying). Upon that rezoning, the property fell into legal nonconforming status due to the fact that a “health club” is specifically identified in the definition of an Indoor Commercial Recreation Establishment in §13.2.C.12.A of the EPDC; a use not permitted in the A (Accommodations) zone district), though, curiously, Private-membership Recreational Facilities or Clubs are a permitted use. In looking for ways to improve the use of the property within the limits of its legal non-conforming status more recently in light of financial hardship, the Owner has been stymied by other technical use restrictions of the A (Accommodations) zone district in the sense that they cannot expand the current, majority office use of the property in a free-market capacity, as private offices are not permitted, but Government Offices are, despite the uses being functionally the same, one could argue. Proposal: Return the subject property to CO (Commercial Outlying) zoning, a designation for which the site has been designed and has functioned as for at least six decades, to relieve the site of the burdens caused by Code technicalities and allow current and future property ownership to expand the existing functional uses of the site within the permissions of the law, including privately-operated office space. Review Criteria: All applications for Private-Party-Initiated Code Amendments (Rezonings) shall be reviewed by the Estes Park Planning Commission and Board(s) for compliance with the relevant standards and criteria set forth below and with other applicable provisions of the EPDC. In accordance with Section 3.3.D. “Standards for Review”, all applications for rezoning shall demonstrate compliance with the applicable standards and criteria as follows: 1. The amendment is necessary to address changes in conditions in the areas af fected. Staff Finding: Affirmative. Staff finds that the opening of the Estes Valley Community Center, while duly approved by appropriate decision-makers (including the voting public in connection with the 1A Sales Tax), has very likely directly contributed to the declining economic vitality of this site. Returning the zoning to CO (Commercial Outlying), for which the site is and has always been operated in a modern context, promotes expanded productivity of the site without substantially altering its function. 2. The development plan, which the proposed amendment to this Code would allow, is compatible and consistent with the policies and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and with the existing growth and development patterns in the Estes Valley. Staff Finding: Not applicable. The development plan for this application has been waived as there are no substantial changes in use or intensity of use to the site being proposed with this application. Staff has routinely waived this requirement in recent years, per authority of EPDC §3.3.B.1. 3. The Town, County or other relevant service providers shall have the ability to provide adequate services and facilities that might be required if the application were approved . Staff Finding: Affirmative. Staff finds that service providers have the ability to provide adequate services and facilities to this location, as comments received from affected agencies indicate no concern with the proposal. Reviewing Agency Comments: This application has been submitted to reviewing agency staff for consideration and comment. All comments received were supportive of the rezoning request. Public Notice: Written notice has been mailed to properties in accordance with EVDC §3.15 General Notice Provisions. A legal notice was published in Estes Park Trail-Gazette and the application is posted on the Town’s “Current Applications” webpage. The applicant has also posted a “Development Proposal under Review” sign on the property. Advantages: Rezoning the subject property from A (Accommodations) to CO (Commercial Outlying) allows additional flexibility on the site, which is functionally designed for use typical of the CO (Commercial Outlying) zone district today as it has been for at least the past six decades. Disadvantages: Rezoning one parcel in an otherwise contiguous zone district to benefit property owners could in theory be viewed by some as being inconsistent with the intent of the Estes Park Comprehensive Plan. Finance/Resource Impact: N/A. Level of Public Interest: Low: The Community Development Department received one written public comment regarding project notification process and one written public comment expressing support for the request. Staff also received half a dozen phone calls which were inquisitive in nature, with no opposition expressed in any and a favorable sentiment expressed in one. Sample Motions: I move the Estes Park Planning Commission RECOMMEND APPROVAL of the request by AdEstes, LLC to rezone their property addressed 1230 Big Thompson Avenue from A (Accommodations) to CO (Commercial Outlying), in accordance with the findings as presented. I move the Estes Park Planning Commission recommend denial of the request by AdEstes, LLC to rezone their property addressed 1230 Big Thompson Avenue from A (Accommodations) to CO (Commercial Outlying), finding that [state findings for denial]. I move that the Estes Park Planning Commission continue the request by AdEstes, LLC to rezone their property addressed 1230 Big Thompson Avenue from A (Accommodations) to CO (Commercial Outlying) to the next regularly scheduled meeting [state reasons for continuing]. Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Application form 3. Letter of Intent 4. Referral list and affected agency comments 5. Waiver information 6. Neighborhood Meeting information and public comments 7. Electronic Public Hearing Request Indemnification and Waiver 8. 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The fee waiver request is pending. AdEstes Properties, LLC PO Box 1975 Estes Park, CO 80517 11 February 2020 To the Estes Park Development Office Re: Community Meeting Related to the Rezoning Proposal for 1230 Big Thompson Avenue The road sign notice for the Community Meeting was placed on 25 January 2020 and a time & date-stamped photo provided to the Development Office via email. A notice for the meeting was also placed in the Estes Park News and appeared in the 31 January 2020 edition. Letters notifying the neighbors as identified by the Town of Estes Park were mailed to those property owners at the addresses provided by the town on 26 January 2020. We held the community meeting at 5 pm on Tuesday, 11 February 2020 at 1230 Big Thompson Avenue. There was one in-person attendee: Barbara Davis, 601 Findley Ct, Estes Park, CO 80517. After seeing and discussing our proposal, Barbara was fully supportive of the rezoning request with no concerns expressed. We also received one email from a neighbor property owner, Grant Peck: One other email was received regarding this request from Diane Ernst, 147A Stanley Circle Drive, Estes Park, CO who was concerned that there had not been the required notice for the David LaSalle <dlasalle@rmhclub.com> Rezoning for 1230 Big Thompson Ave 2 messages gpeckgolf@comcast.net <gpeckgolf@comcast.net>Mon, Feb 10, 2020 at 11:21 AM To: info@rmhclub.com Dear Committee, I am the owner of the Blue Door Inn, directly west of the property at 1230 Big Thompson. I am writing to support Dave LaSalle’s effort to make a change to the CO zoning. I believe the basis for making this request to change from (A) to CO is academic. As the town of Estes Park is currently allowing the local government to office at this same building, absent the CO zoning, it would be difficult to argue that a change in rezoning should be opposed. In addition the building was previously zoned CO. I understand the intent of the owner is to improve the property such that additional Office space leasing can occur. I believe additional office space will have a positive impact by making additional office spaces available to businesses etc. that don’t have adequate alternatives elsewhere in Estes Park. Furthermore the impact of office space, as currently planned, would have minimal impact on traffic on US 34. As a motel operator, immediately adjacent to the property, I cannot see any negative impact (converting to the CO zoning) on my business or any other business along the HWY 34 corridor. I strongly support the requested change in Zoning. Respectfully, Grant Peck Owner 1220 Big Thompson Ave 720 671 0772 -- Rocky Mountain Health Club Rocky Mountain Health Club Mail - Rezoning for 1230 Big Thom...https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2?ik=c95969e818&view=pt&searc... 1 of 2 2/11/20, 5:40 PM meeting (the street sign was blown down or covered by snow from the plows after the recent storm). She was provided evidence that proper notification was indeed made and thanked us for the information. Please advise if you have any other questions regarding this meeting. Sincerely, Alix & David LaSalle Owners, AdEstes Properties LLC 1230 Big Thompson Avenue 2/27/2020 Town of Estes Park Mail - Lack of Posted Notice for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=f7fd0cc745&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1658270727539630616&simpl=msg-f%3A165827072753…1/5 a) b) c) d) e) Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org> Lack of Posted Notice for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal 7 messages ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 12:43 PM To: "rhunt@estes.org" <rhunt@estes.org> Cc: "planning@estes.org" <planning@estes.org>, "tmachalek@estes.org" <tmachalek@estes.org>, "info@rmhclub.com" <info@rmhclub.com> To: Randy Hunt Re: No Posted Noce of Zoning Change Proposal neighborhood meeng at Athlec Club Per Estes Valley Development Code, Chapter 3, 3.2, Standard Development Review Procedure, b. Neighbor and Community Meeng, c.(3) Posted Noces of Neighborhood and Community Meengs is as follows: Posted Notices of Neighborhood and Community Meeting. Required posted notice requirements shall be on a standard sign with format and material as determined by the Planning Department. The following additional requirements shall apply to posted notices pursuant to this Section: Any posted notice shall be legible from a public street or public right- of-way in clear weather conditions. "Legible" is defined as meeting the legibility requirements in the Estes Park Municipal Code Chapter 17.66 (Signs). Projects abutting more than one public street or public right-of-way shall be required to post one (1) additional sign for each abutting public street or public right-of-way. Posting of all notice(s) required by this Section shall take place no later than ten (10) days prior to any given neighborhood and community meeting for which the posting is required, and the posted signage shall remain until the close of any such neighborhood and community meeting, including the closing dates of any neighborhood and community meeting that may be continued or postponed. Proof that the required signage was posted in accord with this Section shall be provided to the Planning Department prior to the opening of any neighborhood and community meeting. A date- stamped photograph of the posted notice in context shall be deemed adequate proof for purposes of this Section. Removal, damage or destruction of a properly posted notice by weather or other natural occurrence shall not be construed as failure to comply with                                                          the public notice provisions of this Code. As of 11:30am this morning, February 11, there was no posted notice of the neighborhood meeting tonight at the Athletic Club, 1230 Big Thompson Avenue. I have no idea if written notices were mailed to the neighbors as required by the code. 2/27/2020 Town of Estes Park Mail - Lack of Posted Notice for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=f7fd0cc745&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1658270727539630616&simpl=msg-f%3A165827072753…2/5 This requirement is in the code to assure transparency of development projects in the Estes Valley area (soon to be Estes Park area). You attention to this issue is appreciated. Sincerely, Diane Ernst 147A Stanley Circle Drive Estes Park, CO Randy Hunt <rhunt@estes.org>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 12:54 PM To: ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com>, Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org> Cc: "planning@estes.org" <planning@estes.org>, "tmachalek@estes.org" <tmachalek@estes.org>, "info@rmhclub.com" <info@rmhclub.com> Diane, thank you. Alex, can you please follow up with the applicants? RAH Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2020, at 12:43 PM, ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com> wrote: [Quoted text hidden] Claire Kreycik <ckreycik@estes.org>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 12:55 PM To: Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>, Randy Hunt <rhunt@estes.org> FWIW, I did give David his sign and neighborhood notification list when I was filling in for Karin. Have a good day. Cheers, Claire [Quoted text hidden] -- ∞ Claire Kreycik Executive Legal Assistant Town of Estes Park 970-577-4762 Randy Hunt <rhunt@estes.org>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 12:57 PM To: Claire Kreycik <ckreycik@estes.org> Cc: Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org> Good to know - thanks. RAH Sent from my iPhone 2/27/2020 Town of Estes Park Mail - Lack of Posted Notice for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=f7fd0cc745&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1658270727539630616&simpl=msg-f%3A165827072753…3/5 On Feb 11, 2020, at 12:55 PM, Claire Kreycik <ckreycik@estes.org> wrote: FWIW, I did give David his sign and neighborhood notification list when I was filling in for Karin. Have a good day. [Quoted text hidden] Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 1:53 PM To: ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com> Cc: "rhunt@estes.org" <rhunt@estes.org>, "planning@estes.org" <planning@estes.org>, "tmachalek@estes.org" <tmachalek@estes.org>, "info@rmhclub.com" <info@rmhclub.com> Hi Diane, Thank you for your message. The notice for the meeting was posted in Estes Park News, an invitational letter was mailed to adjacent property owners and those within 100 feet from there, and a sign was posted at the property back in January (see below). I just took a drive by the property and the sign post remains, suggesting recent inclement weather or some other incident may have removed the sign. Thank you for your diligence, - Alex Bergeron 2/27/2020 Town of Estes Park Mail - Lack of Posted Notice for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=f7fd0cc745&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1658270727539630616&simpl=msg-f%3A165827072753…4/5 Planner II Community Development Department Town of Estes Park 970-577-3729 [Quoted text hidden] David LaSalle <dlasalle@rmhclub.com>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 1:55 PM To: ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com> Cc: "rhunt@estes.org" <rhunt@estes.org>, "planning@estes.org" <planning@estes.org>, "tmachalek@estes.org" <tmachalek@estes.org>, "info@rmhclub.com" <info@rmhclub.com> Hi All - the sign was posted on 25 Januar y at 3:55.  The below photo was submitted as proof. It was up since then but may have recently been covered up or knocked down by a plow's action. The ad for the meeting was published in the EP News on 31 January. The letters were all sent out as well. David 2/27/2020 Town of Estes Park Mail - Lack of Posted Notice for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ik=f7fd0cc745&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3A1658270727539630616&simpl=msg-f%3A165827072753…5/5 Alix and David LaSalle, Owners AdEstes Gr oup, Inc., DBA Rocky Mountain Health Club PO Box 1975, Estes Park CO 80517 info@rmhclub.com (210)-254-0781 http://rmhclub.com On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 12:43 PM ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com> wrote: [Quoted text hidden] -- Rocky Mountain Health Club 1230 Big Thompson Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 970-577-1900 ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com>Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM To: Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org> Cc: "rhunt@estes.org" <rhunt@estes.org>, "planning@estes.org" <planning@estes.org>, "tmachalek@estes.org" <tmachalek@estes.org>, "info@rmhclub.com" <info@rmhclub.com> Good aernoon all: Thank you for your mely response and follow-up. We appreciate your aenon to the email. Diane Ernst From: Alex Bergeron <abergeron@estes.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 8:53 PM To: ROBERT AND DIANE ERNST <ernstb2@msn.com> Cc: rhunt@estes.org <rhunt@estes.org>; planning@estes.org <planning@estes.org>; tmachalek@estes.org <tmachalek@estes.org>; info@rmhclub.com <info@rmhclub.com> Subject: Re: Lack of Posted Noce for Neighborhood and Community of Zoning Change Proposal [Quoted text hidden] Request for Corrective Rezoning 1230 Big Thompson Avenue Alix & David LaSalle, Owners APPLICANT PRESENTATION This is a request to correctively return the zoning for this property to its historical “Commercial Outlying” designation. It is not a request to affirmatively change the zoning to something new. •The property was zoned “CO” from construction until the 2000 Estes Valley Development Code rezoning. •The town has no documentation explaining the rationale behind the EVDC “Accommodations” re-designation. It appears to have been an administrative error. •The building has only ever had a CO use from 1960 until today. •The property is not fit for accommodations use due to small size and current building regulations –it cannot serve an ”A” purpose. Key Thoughts APPLICANT PRESENTATION Estes Park Zoning Map –Highway 34 Corridor 1230 Big Thompson Avenue APPLICANT PRESENTATION Closer view of 1230 Big Thompson Avenue & surrounding zoning APPLICANT PRESENTATION APPLICANT PRESENTATION Historical uses of 1230 Big Thompson Avenue The building as originally built was a restaurant. APPLICANT PRESENTATION The main dining area APPLICANT PRESENTATION The Cocktail Lounge APPLICANT PRESENTATION Health Club APPLICANT PRESENTATION The building was originally constructed in 1960. It operated as various restaurants from 1960-1996. In Spring 1995, Dr. & Mrs. Spence purchased the property, then operating as the Villager Restaurant. The Grand Opening of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Club was held in October 1996. In September 2004, the club re-opened as the Rocky Mountain Health Club. The LaSalles purchased RMHC in January 2016. APPLICANT PRESENTATION Why corrective rezoning? •Prior to 2000, the property was zoned “CO”. •1230 Big Thompson Avenue has never operated as anything but a restaurant or gym. It has never had an intended accommodations use. APPLICANT PRESENTATION The 2000 rezoning instantly made the property non-conforming with its new “A” zoning, even though it had been recently renovated for continued CO zone usage. Source: Estes Valley Development Code APPLICANT PRESENTATION •The current building is not appropriate for accommodations –it would have to be either scraped and rebuilt or extensively renovated. •Redevelopment into an accommodations use is not economically feasible. Several hotel operators (e.g., Marriott, Choice Hotels) told us that the small size of the lot (1.44 acres) and the town building height regulations make accommodations development economically unviable for this property. ”A” zoning is clearly improper for this property APPLICANT PRESENTATION •Though nonconforming as a result of the 2000 rezoning, the property worked fine as a fitness center until the subsidized EVRPD Community Center made that business, at that scale, unviable as well. •CO zoning is common along this highway corridor. A CO-zoned lot would restore historical conformity and complement current neighborhood zoning. Our use proposal fits the 2015 Estes Valley Economic Development Plan but needs CO zoning to be allowed. •We haven’t found any apparent use or planning reason for the 2000 “A” rezoning of 1230 Big Thompson Avenue; it appears to be the result of an administrative oversight. Corrective rezoning would fix that without financially penalizing us as owners for that mistake. Other Factors APPLICANT PRESENTATION •Expand current professional services administrative office use (Visit Estes Park) to create “Vert Co-working”, an flexible workspace economic community hub for Estes Park, serving both residents and visitors. •“A” zoning allows for government office use, but not commercial office use. We propose no change in use; restoring the historical “CO” zoning would allow us to serve Estes Park business owners, entrepreneurs and visiting remote workers. •Flex workspaces (i.e., short-term memberships rather than traditional long-term leases) for small professional services business and nonprofit operators are in great demand. The industry is expected to grow significantly over the next two years, especially post-COVID as companies hedge against economic uncertainty. Proposed use once corrective zoning is applied APPLICANT PRESENTATION •Professional services represent one of the prioritized industry clusters in the Estes Valley Economic Development Strategy, as does a coworking space. This project would help the town achieve development goals without the need for new construction. •Renovations will allow us to enhance accessibility. •Owner-provided amenities will include safe private office spaces and appropriately distanced/configured desks, broadband, indoor and outdoor conference areas, wellness facilities (fitness rooms, lockers, showers, saunas –when allowed and safe) and a nursing room for new mother business leaders. •Tenant -provided amenities in the building will include a rock climbing gym, chiropractor, & massage therapist. Community BenefitsAPPLICANT PRESENTATION •We will also provide virtual mail services for members, tenants and others, alleviating the traffic and parking burden at the current post office location and the disruption coming from the Loop project. •There will be a continued reduction in parking density from the building’s gym era when it hosted 600 members. Co-working and other tenant capacity limits will be less than 300. •Other than refreshed painting & signage, repaving & restriping the parking lot, repair & renovation of the deck and creation of a larger covered bike parking area adjacent to the front door, no external changes are planned. •We plan to eventually install EV charging stations in the parking lot. Community Benefits ContinuedAPPLICANT PRESENTATION Conclusion The 2000 rezoning erroneously swept 1230 Big Thompson into an incompatible “A” zoning designation in direct conflict with its historical use and hampered the property’s redevelopment potential. We request an administrative correction to the 2000 rezoning that restores the property’s original, appropriate zoning designation of “CO”. With that corrected “CO” zoning designation, the owners are ready and able to undertake revitalization of the existing building to create a co- working space and enhanced economic services for the Estes Park community. APPLICANT PRESENTATION COVID Post-script The injury to the Estes economy due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has re- emphasized the need for complementary non-tourism focused businesses in the Estes Valley to help reduce the fragility inherent in economic well-being dependent on tourist dollars. Our proposal to create a place for digital entrepreneurs to build resilient, global businesses seems to us to be more important than ever. That remains our intention, but we recognize the increased difficulty in obtaining financing for new projects at this time and may have to postpone the redevelopment until lenders and investors are more positively inclined to support entrepreneurial efforts. Visit Estes Park’s lease terminates in July –the corrective rezone will give us the option to seek non-government commercial tenants and stay solvent until we can redevelop the building into flexible workspace. APPLICANT PRESENTATION