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Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, July 2, 2009
Minutes of
COMMITTEE
held in Town
Committee:
Attending;
Also Attending:
Absent:
a Regular meeting of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting
Hall in said Town of Estes Park on the 2nd day of July 2009.
Chair Levine, Trustees Eisenlauer and Miller
Chair Levine, Trustees Eisenlauer and Miller
Town Administrator Halburnt, Deputy Town Administrator
Richardson, Directors Pickering, Kilsdonk, Joseph and
Marsh; Manager Mitchell, PIO Rusch, and Deputy Town
Clerk Deats
None
Chair Levine called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT.
None
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU-
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Marketing Committee
• Media Relations
• Visitors Services
Dir. Marsh noted that visitor counts at the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) are
20% ahead of last year.
MUSEUM/SENIOR CENTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT-
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
Museum Monthly Report
Senior Center Monthly Report
Mgr. Mitchell reported that Kelly Claypool has been hired to fill the position of Program
Coordinator at the Senior Center.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT WAIVER.
Sue Doylen, Habitat of Estes Valley Public Relations Chair, addressed the Committee
to request a waiver related to subdivision improvement requirements for the Kundtz
Subdivision, which include curb, gutter, and sidewalk. As a non-profit organization
iDuilding affordable housing. Habitat is requesting the waiver of the required
improvements and/or the payment in lieu option available to developers. She stated
Habitat’s goal is to provide moderate and low income families with housing in the Estes
Valley and that the cost of installing curb, gutter, and sidewalk will increase the price of
each affordable housing unit by $5,000 to $6,000; and added that the curb, gutter, and
sidewalk requirements would be inconsistent with the existing residential properties
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neighboring the Kundtz Subdivision. She stated that it is Habitat’s objective to build
homes that blend into the community and said that the subdivision requirements would
cause the development to stand out from the surrounding properties, urbanize a rural
area, and change the character of the neighborhood. In addition, Judy Nystrom Habitat
of Estes \^lley Vice President, voiced a concern that the addition of a sidewalk along
Riverside Drive would invite children to play in the area and jeopardize their safety. Dir.
Joseph stated that he was unaware of a waiver of subdivision standards having been
granted in the past and said that Public Works Department staff inspected the area and
determined that the installation of curb and gutter was warranted.
After discussion the Committee requests the Item be included on the consent
^ti=th*e Jwln 14, 20°9 Toyvn Board meeting and recommends granting
Habitat of Estes Valley a waiver of the sidewalk requirement, and that the cash In
heu option, capped at 100% Instead of the usual 125%, be assessed on a per unit
basis for the curb and gutter. H
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings.
• Community Development Financial
• Monthly Building Permit Summary
ADMINISTRATION.
REPORTS.
Reports provided for informational purposes and made a part of the proceedings
• Public Information Officer (PIO) Report
dpnarSlJonf rev,ewed th® role of PubHc information officer as it relates to Town
finn^rth : SemI^eJS’ and Pr°jects: summarized activities she has been involved in
nee beginning PIO duties in May; and spoke of upcoming projects and tasks.
miscellaneous
22%Ufrom0fost y darJlinistrator Richardson reported that shuttle ridership in June was up
Trustee Miller said that the Sign Code Task Force is making progress in reviewing the
existing sign code as it relates to banners, and has also examined areas of the ?ode
fof ne^ twoweek^^ e °r ambigU0US- He stated that the revi®w should be completed in
There being no further business. Chair Levine adjourned the meeting at 8:50 a.m.
Cynthia Deats, Deputy Town Clerk
APPROVED
, 1 4 2009
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES