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Estes Valley Planning Commission - Study Session
April 8,1999
Commission:Chair Wendell Amos, Commissioners William Baird, Joyce Kitchen,
Cherie Pettyjohn, Edward Pohl, Al Sager and Dominick Taddonio
Attending: Commissioners Amos, Baird, Pettyjohn, Pohl, Sager and Taddonio
Absent: Commissioner Kitchen
TAC Members: Larry Gamble, Helen Hondius, Roger Thorp and Bill Van Horn
Attending: Gamble, Hondius, Van Horn
Absent: Member Thorp
Also Attending
Town:Trustee Liaison Baudek, Town Attorney White, Director Stamey,
Senior Planner Joseph, and Recording.Secretary Wheatley
County: Commissioner Jim Disney
Chair Amos called the Study Session to order at 3:30 p.m.
EVDC REVIEW
CHAPTER 7
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Line 14 - Add the missing number.
Regarding height requirement for trees, it was asked whether 8’ trees are less likely to
survive transplanting than smaller trees. It might be preferable to do a greater variety in
size.
The landscaping requirements are not retroactive to existing sites.
Page 17
Sectiori 5.c., Street Planting follows existing Town regulations. It was suggested to use
a pen/ious material under rock cover rather than black plastic sheeting or other
impervious material.
Page 19
Line 35 - 20 feet might be too close, refer to consultant. This is the formula to calculate
the number of plants and not the specific spacing.
Page 20
Line 12, delete one of the commas.
Page 21
Chain link fencing was discussed but noted this specifically referred only to screening.
For readability, have the “applicability” notation at the beginning of these sections.
Line 19 - delete one “be.”
Line 17 — delete “or to protect landscaping from wildlife damage.”
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Transparent fences were discussed.
Line 20 - Delete section 4.b.
Line 23 - Maintenance Requirements are only for new development.
Page 23
Line 1 - delete “a certified nurseryman confirms.”
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More detail regarding wetlands was discussed. Staff has a 10% adjustment allowance
and the Commission a 25% adjustment, which should allow the needed flexibility for
shallow lots. Could be a variance if needed. Wetlands should be included in a private
open space rather than included in a development lot. Currently there is no wetland
setback, but the new draft code proposes 50 feet. (100 feet may be desirable to some,
but too limiting at present.) Limits of disturbance could include buffering.
Regarding Geologic Hazard Areas, the Colorado State Geological Survey
review/comments in hazard areas will be required. This is for the protection of the
Planning Commission as well as the private developer. (The example of Green
Mountain was noted.)
Page 27
Line 41 - Correct “fire-reliant” to “fire-resistant.”
It was noted that there was a wildfire coordinator in the County.
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In regard to Wildlife Habitat Protection, submissions will be routed through the Colorado
DOW. If threatened or endangered species are identified, then Level 2 regulations will
apply, otherwise Level 1. Currently there are no “listed” threatened or endangered
species; however the big horn sheep are considered sensitive. Town Attorney White
requested that Rick Spowarl or a representative of DOW be present to discuss the
wildlife requirements. If the Planning Commission is going to regulate, it needs to know
what works with DOW. Ambiguity in this area can cause problems. It was noted that
there will be an environmental planner on staff at the County by next year. Further
discussion was postponed until someone from DOW could be present.
Page 34
Exterior lighting was discussed in regard to existing lighting problems.
Page 37
Lines 21 & 24 - Delete reference to CD.
The chart on Off-Street Parking Requirements comes from national standards. County
does not use a chart, but has text descriptions.
Page 39
Lines 8,11,13- Change to require 2 parking spaces per room/cabin.
Also include requirement for employee parking under small hotel and hostel.
Page 44
Line 24-25 — Add “excluding RV’s and boats.”
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Line 19 - Change “singulaiJ’ to “single.”
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Line 24 - Add “fire protection.”
Page 54
New development requires paved access roads. In the County, it’s the number of trips
that trigger the requirements. In Town, it’s required of all new developments to pave their
access roads.
Add Section H.1.d., “Right of Access. Applicants must provide written evidence of
recorded legal access.”
The next meeting will be April 14,1999, at 11 ;00 a.m. and will continue with Page
54.
The schedule for the review process was discussed. Final draft must be completed
in the next four weeks. Planning Commission public hearings will be held in June.
The joint Board hearings must be in July as the County Commissioners are not
available in August or September.
Chair Amos adjourned the Study Session at 5:40 p.m.
Meribeth Wheatley, Recording Secretary