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Prepared9/16/09*Rid9/21/09TOWNoFSTESPARKTheMissionoftheTownofEstesParkistoplanandprovidereliable,high-valueservicesforourcitizens,visitors,andemployees.Wetakegreatprideensuringandenhancingthequalityoflifeinourcommunitybybeinggoodstewardsofpublicresourcesandnaturalsetting.BOARDOFTRUSTEES-TOWNOFESTESPARKTuesday,September22,20097:00p.m.AGENDAPLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE.(Anypersondesiringtoparticipate,pleasejointheBoardinthePledgeofAllegiance).PRESENTATION.ESTESPARK’SSISTERCITYMONTEVERDE,COSTARICA.PUBLICCOMMENT.(Pleasestateyournameandaddress).TOWNBOARDCOMMENTS.CONSENTAGENDA:1.TownBoardMinutesdatedSeptember8,2009andTownBoardStudySessionMinutesdatedSeptember8,2009.2.Bills.3.CommitteeMinutes:A.CommunityDevelopment,September3,2009.1.Resolution#18-09-SurpriseSaleDays,October11&12,2009.B.Utilities,September10,2009.1.WoodChipper—AltecIndustries,$30,259—Budgeted.2.BucketTruck—AltecIndustries,$118,489—Budgeted.3.MeterDept.Jeep93334-PlymouthJeep,$18,578.—Budgeted.4.EstesValleyPlanningCommissionMinutesAugust18,2009(acknowledgementonly).5.EstesValleyBoardofAdjustmentMinutesAugust4,2009(acknowledgementonly).2.REPORTSANDDISCUSSIONITEMS:1.COFFEEROASTINGINCOZONINGDISTRICTREPORT.Dir.Joseph. 2.TOWNADMINISTRATORREPORT.TownAdministratorHalburnt.3.PLANNINGCOMMISSIONITEMS.ItemsreviewedbyPlanningCommissionorstaffforTownBoardFinalAction.1.ACTIONITEMS:MayorPinkham:OpenthePublicHearing(A).Theformalpublicheatingwillbeconductedasfollows:•Mayor—OpenPublicHearing•StaffReport•PublicTestimony•Mayor—ClosePublicHearing•MotiontoApprove/Deny.A.ORDINANCE#08-09,WildlifeAmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode—PublicHearing4.ACTIONITEMS:1.HISTORYMURALATWESTPARKCENTER.TownAdministratorHalburnt.2.FALLRIVERTRAILPHASE4BCONSTRUCTIONCONTRACT.DirectorZurn.3.INTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENTWITHESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTREGARDINGCONVENTIONANDVISITORSBUREAUEMPLOYEES.AttorneyWhite.*4LARIMEREMERGENCYTELEPHONEAUTHORITY(LETA)BOARDAPPOINTMENT.TownAdministratorHalburnt.5.ADJOURN.NOTE:TheTownBoardreservestherighttoconsiderotherappropriateitemsnotavailableatthetimetheagendawasprepared. fiPrepared9/16/09*RevisedTOWNfESTESPARIçTheMissionoftheTownofEstesParkistoplanandprovidereliable,high-valueservicesforourcitizens,visitors,andemployees.Wetakegreatprideensuringandenhancingthequalityoflifeinourcommunitybybeinggoodstewardsofpublicresourcesandnaturalselling.BOARDOFTRUSTEES-TOWNOFESTESPARKTuesday,September22,20097:00p.m.AGENDAPLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE.(Anypersondesiringtoparticipate,pleasejointheBoardinthePledgeofAllegiance).PRESENTATION.ESTESPARK’SSISTERCITYMONTEVERDE,COSTARICA.PUBLICCOMMENT.(Pleasestateyournameandaddress).TOWNBOARDCOMMENTS.CONSENTAGENDA:1.TownBoardMinutesdatedSeptember8,2009andTownBoardStudySessionMinutesdatedSeptember8,2009.2.Bills.3.CommitteeMinutes:A.CommunityDevelopment,September3,2009.1.Resolution#18-09-SurpriseSaleDays,October11&12,2009.B.Utilities,September10,2009.1.WoodChipper—AltecIndustries,$30,259—Budgeted.2.BucketTruck—AltecIndustries,$118,489—Budgeted.3.MeterDept.Jeep93334-PlymouthJeep,$18,578.—Budgeted.4.EstesValleyPlanningCommissionMinutesAugust18,2009(acknowledgementonly).5.EstesValleyBoardofAdjustmentMinutesAugust4,2009(acknowledgementonly).2.REPORTSANDDISCUSSIONITEMS:1.COFFEEROASTINGINCOZONINGDISTRICTREPORT.Dir.Joseph. 2.TOWNADMINISTRATORREPORT.TownAdministratorHalburnt.3.PLANNINGCOMMISSIONITEMS.ItemsreviewedbyPlanningCommissionorstaffforTownBoardFinalAction.1.ACTIONITEMS:MayorPinkham:OpenthePublicHearing(A).Theformalpublichearingwillbeconductedasfollows:•Mayor—OpenPublicHearing•StaffReport•PublicTestimony•Mayor—ClosePublicHearing•MotiontoApprove/Deny.A.ORDINANCE#08-09,WildlifeAmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode—PublicHearing4.ACTIONITEMS:1.HISTORYMURALATWESTPARKCENTER.TownAdministratorHalburnt.2.FALLRIVERTRAILPHASE4BCONSTRUCTIONCONTRACT.DirectorZurn.3.INTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENTWITHESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTREGARDINGCONVENTIONANDVISITORSBUREAUEMPLOYEES.AttorneyWhite.4.ADJOURN.0NOTE;TheTownBoardreservestherighttoconsiderotherappropriateitemsnotavailableatthetimetheagendawasprepared. JackieWilliamsonFrom:AdminiR3045Sent:Monday,September21,200912:44PMTo:JackieWilliamsonSubject:JobDoneNotice(Send)‘‘“JobDoneNotice(Send)‘I”I’*****************************JOBNO.1935ST.TIME09/2112:36PGS.2SENDDOCUMENTNAMETX/RXINCOMPLETETRANSACTIONOK6672527GregWhite5869561KEPL5869532TrailGazette5861691Channel86353677ReporterHerald2247899Coloradoan5771590EPNewsERROR1 CynthiaDeatsFrom:AdminiR3045Sent:Wednesday,September16,20093:30PMTo:CynthiaDeatsSubject:JobDoneNoticefSend)‘‘JobDoneNotice(Send)JOBNO.1922ST.TIME09/1615:21PGS.2SENDDOCUMENTNAMETX!RXINCOMPLETETRANSACTIONOK6672527GregWhite5869561KEPL5869532TrailGazette5861691Channel86353677ReporterHerald2247899Coloradoan5771590EPNewsERROR1 ThoughtsfromEPSCAPresidentJimThompsonJuly29-37,threemembersoftheEPSCABoardattendedtheSisterCitiesInternationalConferenceinBelfast,NorthernIreland.(Yes,wepaidourownway)ThiswasthefirsteverSCIConferencetobeheldoutsidetheUS.Theconferencethemewas“Buildingenduringpeaceafterconflict”.ManythroughoutIrelandandfromGreatBritain,andotherpartsoftheinternationalcommunity,talkedabouthowremarkableitwastohavesuchaconferenceinBelfast.Adecadeagoitwouldhavebeenunthinkable.Thoseofusfarremovedfrom“TheTroubles”havelittleconceptofhowdevastatingtheyweretothesimpleprocessofdailyliving,raisingfamilies,andofcoursetotheeconomy.Deepseatedresentments,evenhatred,arestillevident.ThereareUnionistcommunitiesandneighborhoodsandRepublicancommunitiesandneighborhoods.Theirlocalheroes,stilldepictedinwallmurals,monumentsandmemorials,arethosewhowewouldconsiderterrorists.Onemandescribedtoushowhisbrotherwasmurderedandhowthecircumstancesmakeithardtoforgive.HesaidthatthereishardlyafamilyinNorthernIrelandthathadnotbeentouchedinsomewaybytheviolence.YetthemajorityofpeopleinNorthernIrelandwantedtoleavethe30yearTroublesbehind.TheGoodFridayagreementoftenyearsagohasledtopeace,prosperityandprogress.Butpeaceisaprocess,notanevent.Thewayforwardisfraughtwithmanyhazards,provocationsandincidents.WithNorthernIrelandasabackground,itiseasytounderstandwhySisterCitiesInternationalisfocusedonAfricaandtheMiddleEast.ThequestionIoftenaskmyselfis:“CancitizendiplomacylikeSisterCitiesreallymakeadifferenceinthecauseofpeace?”IthoughtaboutthisalotduringandaftertheconferenceinBelfast.Theanswer,Ithink,isnotasimpleyesorno.Governmentsmakewarintheirperceivedselfinterestsforselfprotection,forideology,forregionalleadership,forresourcesthattheycovet,etc.Theordinarycitizenhaslittlesayinthematter.Theexistenceofsistercitiesinthecountriesinvolvedisnotgoingtopreventnationsfromgoingtowariftheyaredeterminedtodoso.RecentlyChinathreatenedtocancelasistercityagreementbetweenTianjinandMelbourne,Australiaovercommercialdisputesbetweenthetwonationalgovernments.Fall2009isterutresAssociation“ToI’rirnaioutanot1erculture,topresentourculturetootierj,and’tolenta/e/yfn3?anacommunijtocommunij”SEPTEMBER2009SCIConferenceEPSCABoardmembersJimandJanThompsonandChristineHallattendedtheSisterCitiesInternationalConferenceinBelfast,NorthernIrelandJuly29-Augi.EPSCApaidforconferenceregistrations,butattendeespaidforairfare,groundtransportation,foodandaccommodation.Weattendedworkshopsoncommunity,corporateandfoundationgrants,fundraising,children’sartsforpeacecompetitions,bestpracticesandavarietyofsuccessfuleducational,cultural,arts,businessandmedicalexchangeprograms,sustainabledevelopmentandtechnicalassistance.Ofcourseconsideringthesettingandthetheme,thereweresessionsanddiscussionsonhowcitizendiplomacyhascontributedtoimprovedunderstandingandpeaceinitiatives.WhySisterCities?GettingaWorldview.ContinuedonPage6 IIStudentExchangesDuringourcommunitysurveysbackin2003leadinguptotheestablishmentofourSisterCitiesprogram,studentexchangewasidentifiedastheprimaryprogramsuggestedbythosesurveyed.Thesuccessfulexchangesofstudentsandchaperonesin2008werearealizationofoneofourmajorgoalssincethebeginningofourSisterCitiesrelationshipwithMonteverde.Buildingonthatbreakthrough,fiveEPHSstudents,CarlyBowles,PeterandCarmenButtler,MaxLiddle,BenVanderWertandtwochaperones,TeresaBufflerandJessaCopelinspentthreeweeksinMonteverdeJune7-27,2009.tomakethetrip,eachstudentdidfundraisingbysellingBufferbraidsandDuckRaceticketstohelpdefrayexpenses.OneinMonteverde,thestudentseachdividedtheirhomestaytimewithtwodifferentfamilies.SincetheMonteverdeschoolyearisoppositeours,MarchNovember,theMVstudentswereinschoolandEPstudentswereabletoattendclasseswiththem.EPstudentsalsohadsomeprojectsoftheirown,suchaslearninghowtocarryonthetasksofdailylivingwithoutthehelpoftheirhosts.Oneofourstudentambassadorssaid:“IgottodothingsI’veneverdonebeforeandseethingsmanypeoplenevergetto.Igottoseewhatwasbetterthereandwhatwasn’t,butthemostrevealingthingstoseeweretheonesthatwereexactlythesame.”EPstudentshadsomeweekendstoseeotherpartsofCostaRicaincludingtheArenalVolcanoontheCarribeanslopeandCaruNatureReserveonthePacificcoast.SomeoftheMVstudentswereabletojointhemonthesetripsafield.ChaperoneTeresaButtlersaidofourstudents:“OverthethreeweekswespentinMonteverdeIwatchedeachofourstudentsgrowindifferentways:theybranchedoutsocially,theychallengedthemselvesemotionally,theypushedthemselvesphysically,andtheyimpressedthemselvesandtheirhostswiththeircommunicationabilities.ThestudentsbalancedtheresponsibilityofrepresentingEstesParkSisterCitieswiththechancetolearnaboutanothercultureandenjoythethrillsandadventuresthatthisopportunityaffordedthem.TheirattitudeswereunfailinglypositivenomatterthesituationandIwasproudtobetheirchaperone.”Nowitisoutturntohost.EightstudentspluschaperoneswillbearrivingSeptember21forathreeweekvisitthroughOctober12.Theywillattendclassesandparticipateinthemanyactivitiesthathavebeenplannedbyourvolunteerexchangecommitteeaswellasthehostfamilies.Thankstothehostfamiliesforopeningtheirhomesandtheirfamiliestothesevisitors.TherewillbeopportunitiesforthemtomeetwithSisterCitiesmembersandothersthroughoutthecommunity.Thankstothevolunteersplanningandorganizingthevisitaswellasthehostfamilieswhowillmakeadifferenceinthelivesoftheseyoungpeople.BoyScoutsExchangeOntheinitiativeoftheScoutingorganizationfromMonteverde,twoofitsleadersvisitedEstesParklastfallandmetwithleadersofTroop10oftheBoyScoutsofAmerica,suggestinganexchange,andofferingandinvitationtoascoutingeventinCostaRicainApril2009.Acceptingtheinvitation,LeadersRudyMarquezandThaneNorrisandScoutDanielNorris,withassistancefromEPSCAtraveledtoMonteverdefortheirApril25,2009anniversaryofScoutinginMonteverdecelebration.WhileinMonteverde,thegroupcampedwiththeMonteverdeScouts,gaveaprogramaboutEstesParkScoutingandvisitedtheschools.TheMonteverdeScoutsorganizationwillreciprocateOctober15-21,2009,andwillbehostedbyTroop10.TheywillparticipateintheCamporeewithEstesParkScouts.ThereisahopeofsigninganexchangeagreementandplanningforavisitofEstesParkScoutstoMonteverdeinApril2010.LeadingtheScoutsfromMonteverdewillbeEduardoVenegaswhohasbeeninvolvedwithscoutinginMonteverdesinceitsbeginning,andwhohaspreviouslyvisitedEstesPark.ChristineHallhasbeencoordinatingthisexchangeprogramforEPSCA.StudentScienceexchangeInFebruary2009,EPHSscienceteacherMelindaMerrill,withtheassistanceofEPSCAandencouragementfromEPschoolsSuperintendentLindaChapman,visitedMonteverdeandmetwithscienceeducatorsfromtheMonteverdecommunity.Hergoalwastodetermineiftherewerepossibilitiesforjointscienceprogramswhichwouldinvolvestudentsandeducatorsfromthetwocommunities.Afullprogramhasnowbeendevelopedformutualactivitiesforscienceteachersandstudentsinthetwocommunities.ThissummerMelindavisitedMonteverdeagain,deliveringcamerastobeusedinmonitoringmountainlions,oneofthespeciesthatwehaveincommon.ThisisaprojectthatisalsobeingcarriedoutinEstesParkenvirons.Shealsoconductedtrainingintheuseofwatermonitoringequipmentwhichshealsotookalong.AnotherprojectbeingdevelopedincludestheCloudSatprogramofNASAwhichusescitizensciencetoprovide‘groundtruthing”ofsatellitedataoncloudcover.ThisisvitalinformationtothecommunityofMonteverdewhichhasamajoreconomicandenvironmentalconcernaboutthecloudforest.TheseprogramsarebeingdevelopedwiththeMonteverdeschools,thethreenaturereservesandtheMonteverdeInstitute.ThisfallscientistsandteachersfromtheseorganizationswillbevisitingEstesParkforconsultationsandtraining.ApartnershipisformingwithEPSCAparticipationtocoordinateandseekgrantstofundthisprogram.—-------—-------.‘-----z_•‘-—--•I23 ForthecomingyearWewillcontinuetosupporttheBookProgram.Wewillseetheimplementationoftheschoolscienceexchanges.EPSCAhasforsometimeplannedforsomeexchangesinthearts.WeintendtoexploretheYoungArtistsforPeaceprogramtodetermineifitcanbeimplementedinourpartnership.InMonteverdethereissalsamusicwhichissomewhatthenationalmusicofCostaRicaaswellasclassicalperformancesbyvisitingmusicians.ThereisevenaCostaRicanCelticmusicbandfromSanJosewhichperformsbenefitconcertsyearly.WehavebeenworkingtocoordinatethelogisticsofanexchangewithlocalmusicianstoshareourmusicwithMonteverdeforthecomingyear.WanttogotoCostaRica?ChristineHallissettinguptripstoCostaRicaincludingvisitstoourSisterCityforOctoberandFebruary.Pleasecontactherifyouareinterestedat586-5905or<christinehaIlep@aoI.com>BookProgramTheBookProgram,whichwasthefirstprograminitiatedbyEPSCA,continuestoprovidebooksinSpanishandbilingualtotheschoolsinMonteverde.Thesebooksareforchildrentoreadforpleasure,toencouragereading,andtolearnthedisciplinesofalendinglibrary.Wedonatebooksannuallyandthesearewellcaredforbyacommitteewhichthenoperatesitasatravellinglendinglibrary.Thereisnocommunitylibrary,andthepublicschoolshavenolibrariesandfewbooks.ThisprogramisverypopularinMonteverde.Wedonatebookseveryyearandthenumbersofarisseveralhundred.AnyoneinterestedindonationstothebookprogramshouldcontacttheprogrammanagerJanThompson,586-6309.NationalParkAssistanceProgramhiFebruaryateamoffourtechnicalexpertsonnationalparkmanagementvisitedMonteverdetoprovidetechnicaladviceforthethreeMonteverdeareanaturereserves,MonteverdeCloudForestReserve,SantaElenaCloudForestReserveandChildren’sEternalRainForestaswellasArenalNationalPark.FromRockyMountainNationalParkwere:teamleaderJohnMackconsultingonresourcemanagementandsciencemanagement,RaineyKreisconsultingoninterpretationandeducation,ShawnWignallconsultingintrailconstructionandmaintenance,andallconsultingonmanagementofvolunteerprograms.Inaddition,ScottAldridge,ateammemberfromtheWesternNationalParksAssociation,Tucson,AZ,consultedoninformationpublicationsandsalesinvisitorcenterareas.TheteamwasarrangedbyRMNPSuperintendent_____VaughnBaker.SuperintendentBakerandEPSCAhaddiscussedthepossibilityforsometime.TheinvitationfromtheCostaRicansandtheavailabilityofaprivatefundingsourcemadetheprojectpossible.EPSCAprovidedlogisticalsupport.Theteamwaswarmlyreceivedandspentabusytwoweeksstudyingexistingprograms,visitingsitesandconsultingwithlocalstaff.CostaRicanNationalParkofficialshostedameetingatArenalVolcanoNationalPark.TheteamhaspreparedareportontheprojectandprovidedittoNationalParkServiceOfficeofInternationalAffairsinWashington,aswellastotheCostaRicanparticipants.AprogramwasalsopresentedattheRMNPAuditoriumJune1.Wearehopefulthatprofessionalcontactswillcontinueandthatreciprocalvisitswillresultaswell.QuiltingForseveralyearstherehasbeenanexchangeofideas,rawandfinishedmaterialsbetweenthequiltersofEPandMonteverde.SeveralyearsagoEPquiltersdonatedmaterialfortheuseofquiltersinMonteverde.TheleaderoftheMVgroup,GerardaCarey,subsequentlymovedtoSanJose.SheinitiatedaprojectamongSanJosequilterstocreatebabyquiltstobegiventonewbornchildreninMonteverde,especiallyinneedyfamilies.InFebruary2009theCareysmetinSanJosewiththeThompsonswhotransportedthefinishedquilts,plustheremainingmaterialstoMonteverde.WithmembersoftheMonteverdeSisterCitiesCommissionthequiltswerethendeliveredtothefamiliesofnewbornchildren.Thiskindofjointeffortgivesbothcommunitiesasenseofaccomplishment.5IbI.__-pjiIITwoverydifferentviewsofthemajesticArenalvolcanobyTeresaButtler(upper)andJohnMack(lower).4 ContinuedfromPage7Butpeoplemakewarsalso,andsometimesleadorpushgovernmentstodoso.Wecallthese‘civilwars’,buttheyoftenspilloverborders,evenacrossoceans.Theconflictisjustifiedinthemindsofthoseinvolvedbywhohastheeconomicandpoliticalpowerandwhohasnot.Butafundamentalunderlyingtheseconflictsisthat‘jy’aredifferent.Differencesinlanguage,religionandethnicityfuelthefiresofscorn,distrust,discriminationandhatred.ThisiswhereSisterCitiescanhaveaneffect.Whenyoupresentyourselftoothers,youhavetolookatyourself.InmyjobsofinternationalconsultingIamsurethatIlearnedmorefromtheclientsthantheydidfromme.OnethingIlearnedisthattheirsolutionstoproblemsareshapedbytheirculture.Thosesolutionsoftenmakebettersensethanoursolutionstransferredtotheirsetting.SisterCitiesisaboutunderstandingotherculturesandotherpeoples.Manyhumanneedsandfeelingsareshared,andIoftenhearpeoplesay:“Whenyougettoknowthemtheyarejustlikeus!”Butthatisnotreallytrue.‘They’aredifferentinmany,manysignificantways.Peopledon’thaveconflictwitheachotherbecausetheyareallthesame.Soitisimportantforustolearnaboutdifferencessothatwearenotsurprisedbythem,andbewillingtoacceptthosedifferences,andnottotellotherstheyshouldbelikeus,dolikeus,orenvyus.WellitisnotlikelythatthereisadangerofusgoingtowarwithCostaRica!ButontheirnorthernborderisNicaragua,whichisincreasinglyhostiletotheUS.InthepastfewyearsLatinAmericanhostilitytotheUShasalsoincreasedforexampleinVenezuela,Ecuador,Bolivia,ArgentinaandconflictedColombia.InBelfastIwashorrifiedtohearcertaincharacterizationsofAmericansbypeoplefromfriendlynations.SisterCitiesisnotjustaboutuslearningaboutothers,butthemlearningaboutus.Notfromtelevision,orpoliticiansorjournalists,butfrominteractionswithpeoplelikeyouandme.OnecriticismofAmericansIheardrepeatedlyisthatAmericansareperpetuallyinwardlooking.Thisisparticularlytrueofsmallcommunities.Wetendtofocusonlocaleconomic,environmental,andpoliticalissuesandleavenationalorworldissuestothe‘bigplayers’.Ofcourselocalissuesareimportanttoourcommunity.Butwenowliveinaglobalenvironmentandglobaleconomy.DecisionsandattitudesinBrasilia,Beijing,BrisbaneandBrusselsaffectusalleveryday.Asouryouthmoveforwardtofindtheirplaceintheworld,theyshouldnotforgettheproblemsathomebutwillneedalsoneedaworldview,tolookoutwardtocomprehendandhelpshapethefuture.SisterCitiesisawayforeverycitizentolookoutwardandreachoutwardinaconstructivewaythatwillenlightenusaswellasothers.YourDonationsEPSCAdoesitsbesttominimizeadministrativecosts.EPSCApaidforconferenceregistrations,butattendeespaidallotherexpenses.Otheradministrativecostsareliabilityinsurance,postage,postofficebox,SCImembership,newsletter,andfilingswithStateandFederaloffices.EPSCAisa501(c)(3)taxexemptorganization,andyourdonationsaretaxdeductible.ThosedonationsareimportanttotheEstesParkSisterCitiesprograms.NotonlydotheyenableustoinitiatenewprogramssuchastheBoyScoutexchange,orsustainprogramssuchasthebookprogram,buttheyareavitalcomponentofourapplicationsforcommunityserviceorothergrants.PleasebecomeapartoftheSisterCitiesprogramthroughmembership,donationsofmoneyorvolunteertoassistEPSCA.BoardMembersJimThompson,President586-6309ChristineHall,VicePresident586-5905JanThompson,Secretary586-6309GretchenMiddledorl,Treasurer577-0802IreneLittle,Membership586-9051TeresaBuiller577-0997SISTERCITIESINItRNATIONAL6 ThwnBoardMeeting.September22,2009(#33)}oodevening,AfewweeksagoyouwillrememberthatIsaidIhadn’tseenabearinthe32yearsIhavelivedinEstesPark.andIstillhaven’t.ButIdidrunacrosssomehonesttogooanes‘Birthers’whobelievePresidentObamawasborninAfrica,isaMuslim,andacommunist.TheyalsobelievenooneinWashingtonabidesbytheConstitution,thecountrystartedgoingtohellwhenprayerwasremovedfromtheschools,andtheworldasweknowitiscomingtoanendintheyear2012aspredictedbythescriptures,NostradamusandancientMayancalendars.Andifthatisn’tcrazyenough,theybelievethatifpeopleweretogiveuptheirreligiousbeliefs,therewouldbenothingtostopthemfromstealingandrapingandkilling.Theoperativewordhereisbelief,andtheabilityofpeopletomaintainabeliefwhenthefactsshowotherwise.HowmanypeopleinthisroombelievethatAlGoresaidheinventedtheinternet?Hedidn’t.HowmanybelievetheTenCommandmentsarewrittenonthewallsoftheSupremeCourtbuilding?Theyaren’t.Howmanybelievetheearthisonly6000yearsoldandthatevolutionisafalsetheorywhenallscientificevidencesaysotherwise?Whatisthevirtueofbelievinginsomethingwhenthefactstellyoudifferent?Howmanybelieveourhealthcaresystemisthebestintheworld?Howmanybelievehomosexualityisachoicenotbiological,oriscausedbypornography?Howmanybelievethatatheistshavenomoralvalueswhenintruth,atheistsasagrouparethemostmoralandeducatedpeopleinthiscountry.Howcanthiscountrysurvivewhenourgreatestvirtueisdenyingthetruth?TheseBirthersIranintohavetheabilitytodomoreharmtothiscountrythananyArabterrorists,yetwetoleratetheirdelusionalbeliefsandignorancebecausetheyareChristiansofgreatfaith.Youalsoencouragetheirdelusionseverytimeyoustandanddeclareusanation‘underGod.’Pleasestop.Sincerely.,::::Zf’7DavidHabecker TownofEstesPark,LarirnerCounty,Colorado,September8,2009MinutesofaRegularmeetingoftheBoardofTrusteesoftheTownofEstesPark,LarirnerCounty,Colorado.MeetingheldintheTownHallinsaidTownofEstesParkonthedayofSeptember,2009.MeetingcalledtoorderbyMayorPinkham.Present:WilliamC.Pinkharn,MayorChuckLevine,MayorProTernTrusteesEricBlackhurstDorIaEisenlauerJohnEricsonRichardHorneierJerryMillerAlsoPresentJacquieHalburntTownAdministratorLowellRichardson,DeputyTownAdministratorTownAttorneyWhiteCynthiaDeats,DeputyT%inlerkAbsent:NoneMayorPinkhamcalledthemeetingtoorderat7:00p.m.andalldesiringtodoso,recitedthePledgeofAllegiance.PROCLAMATION-“CONSTITUTIOMayorPinkhamreadaproclamationdlaringSeptember17throughSeptember23,2009asConstitutionWeek,incelebrationfthe222anniversaryoftheframingoftheconstitution.PUBLICCOMMENT.GeorgeHockman,Townresident,statedhehasbeenattendingTownBoardmeetingsinEstesParkfor15yearsandnotedthemayorsandtrusteeshavebeenwillingtolistentocitizen’sconcerns.Heexpressedconcernabouttheuseofpre-meetingstudysessionsutilizedbythecurrentBoardtogetinformationanddiscusscomplexissues,notingthatpubliccommentisnotallowedduringstudysessionsandshouldnotbetheplaceforTownBoarddecisionstooccur.HesaidtheTownBoardhasexpressedadesirefortransparencyingovernment,andencouragespublicattendanceandparticipationinTownmeetings.HesaidinordertoachievethiscitizensmusthavetheopportunityforpubliccommentpriortoacceptingmotionsfromBoardmembersandreachingconsensusonissues.MayorPinkhamthankedMr.HockmanforhisobservationsandsaidthathehadbeentakentotaskforhisuseofthewordconsensusatapreviousmeetingVaughnBaker,SuperintendentofRockyMountainNationalPark(RMNP),gaveabriefupdateonasmallfireburningnearGlenHaven,prescribedburninginthePark,andtheincreasesinvisitationnumbersandshuttleridershipintheParkover2008figures.Supt.BakerpresentedtheMayorandTrusteeswithasignedpostercommemoratingtheRMNPwildernessdedicationwhichtookplaceinMarch2009.BobAyres,Townresident,expresseddissatisfactionwiththelocationoftheKindCoffeeroasterat552WestElkhornAvenue.Hechallengedtheclassificationoftheroastingoperationasanaccessoryusetothecoffeeshopandofficeatthatlocation,callingitamanufacturingfacilitywhichbelongsinanindustrialzone.Hestatedthatwheninusetheroasteremitsstrongodorsandnoxiousgases,gassingresidentsoutof BoardofTrustees—September8,2009—Page2theirhomes.HestatedthataccordingtoLarimerCounty,KindCoffeeisintheprocessofacquiringapermittoroast45,000lbs.ofcoffeeandaskedtheTownBoardtoreconsidertheappropriatenessofthesiteoftheKindCoffeeroastingoperations.TrusteeHomelerrequestedanupdateontheKindCoffeeroastingoperations.TownAdministratorHalburntstatedthattheusehadpreviouslybeenallowedbytheTownBoardandthattheownerofKindCoffeeprovidedactivityreportsoftimespentroasting,packing,andshippingcoffeewhichqualifiedtheroastingoperationasanaccessoryuse.ShestatedthatLarimerCountystaffvisitedthesite,testedtheairqualityandfoundittobewithinacceptablelimits.TrusteeHomeierrequestedthatareportofthisyear’sactivitybeacquiredtodetermineiftherehasbeenachangeinoperations.TrusteeMillersaidthatifroastingoperationshaveincreasedsubstantiallyitmaycrossthelinebetweenaccessoryandprimaryuse.TrusteeEisenlauercommentedthattheownerofKindCoffeeusedexhaustequipmenttoaddressemissionconcernsandaskediftherewereanyadditionalmeasuresthatcouldbetakentoalleviateemissions.TownAdministratorHalburntstatedshewouldrequestmoreinformationrelatedtocurrentandproposedtoastingactivity,andotherequipmentthatmaybeavailabletomitigateemissionsMayorPinkhamsaidthisisanappropriatetopicforanupcomingTownBoardmeetingandthatallcomponentsofadditionalinformationrelatedtocodecompliancewillbereviewedbytheBoardandTownAtty.White.TOWNBOARDCOMMENTS.TrusteeBlackhurstremindedthepublicoftheregularmeetingoftheEstesParkHousingAuthorityonWednesday,September9,2009,at8:30a.m.inRoom203oftheTownHall:andtheUtilitiesCommitteemeetingtobeheldonThursday,September10,2009,at8:00a.m.intheTownBoardroom.TrusteeMillervoicedhishopethatresidentswouldflytheirflagsandobserveamomentofsilenceinremembranceofthosewholosttheirlivesonSeptember11,2001.MayorPinkhamthankedtheAmericanLegionforhostingacelebrationtohonorSgt.MichaelBachelorWhoisreturninghomefromasecondtourofdutyinIraq,andannouncedthattheScottishIrishHighlandFestivalwilltakeplaceovertheweekendInadditionhesaidhetookissuewithaneditorialthatappearedintheTrailGazetterelatedtotheBoardsdecisiontoscheduletheEPURAelectionInJanuary2010HestatedthatdocumentsreceivedfromtheTownClerkstipulatedtheBoardcouldpasstheordinanceorholdaspecialelectionwiththelastpossibledatefortheelectionbeingJanuary192010HestatedtherehadbeennobehindthescenediscussionsandthateachboardmembermadetheirowndecisionabouthowtovoteandvotedtheirconscienceHesaidhetakesprideinbeingapartofaBoardthatdoesnotspurnpublicinput,butinfactencouragespublicparticipation.1.CONSENTAGENDA:1.TownBoardMinutesdatedAugust25,2009andTownBoardStudySessionMinutesdatedAugust25,2009.2.Bills.3.CommitteeMinutes:A.PublicSafety,August20,2009.a.NorthernColoradoRegionalCommunicationNetworkIntergovernmentalAgreement.B.PublicWork,August27,2009:a.TemporaryEasement,UndergroundingofOverheadUtilityServices:I.PortionofLot19,LittleProspectMountainAddition,631ProspectAvenue. BoardofTrustees—September8,2009—Page3ii.Lot2,PettitResubdivisionofaPortionofLot19,LittleProspectMountainAddition,675ProspectAvenue.iii.Lot1,MurphySubdivisionofAmendedPlatofaPortionofLot20,LittleProspectMountainAddition,707ProspectAvenue.b.TemporaryConstructionEasement:i.PortionofLot1,Block5,CountryClubManorAddition,400BirchAvenue.ii.PortionofLot7,Block2,CountryClubManorAddition,403DriftwoodAvenue.iii.PortionofLot1,Block2,CountryClubManorAddition,640ProspectAvenue.c.PermanentAccess,Utility&DrainageEasement:i.Lot1,Block2,CountryClubManorAddition,640ProspectAvenue.ii.Lot1,Block5,CountryClubManorAddition,400BirchAvenue.d.ColoradoDepartmentofTransportationIntergovernmentalAgreementforHighway34BridgeTrusses.e.MobileColumnVehicleLift,$40,425—Budgeted.Itwasmovedandseconded(Levine/Miller)theConsentAgendabeapproved,anditpassedunanimously.TrusteeBlackhurststatedthatthetemporaryeasementshaveatwo-yeartermandareforthepurposeofundergroundingutilitiesandreconstruction.TrusteeMillerpointedoutthatthereisnocostinvolvedwiththeacquisitionofthehistoricbridgetrusseswhichwillbeusedinafuturepedestiiailproject.2.REPORTSANDDISCUSSIONITEMS.1.BONDPARKMASTERPLANUPDATE.PublicWorksDir.ZurnandPaulKuhnofWinstonAssociates,providedanupdateontheBondParkMasterPlan.Publicinputhasbeengatheredinavarietyofwaysincludingone-on-oneconversationswithcommunitymembers,anon-linesurvey,andfocusgroupmeetingsresultinginthedevelopmentofthreealternativeconceptsforconsideration.Eachconceptpossesseskeycharacteristicsidentifiedthroughthepublicoutreachprocesswhichincludesustainability,creationofacommunitycenterpiece,supportforthedowntownbusinessdistrict,andincorporationofatietothenaturalsettingofEstesPark.Inaddition,theplanmustbeflexible,adaptable,andabletoaccommodatespecialevents.Someofthefeaturesincludedintheconceptualplansaregreenspace,picnicareas,specialeventplaza,coveredstage,firepit,iceskatingfacility,andwaterfeatures.Mr.KuhnreportedthatthethreealternativeconceptsweredisplayedatanopenhouseonSeptember2,attheLaborDayCraftsFair,aswellasontheinternet,providinganotheropportunityforadditionalinputontheproject.BasedontheinputasingledesignwillbedevelopedandpresentedataCommunityOpenHousescheduledforOctober2,2009.JoannaDarden,Townresident,wasconcernedthattheopinionsofnonresidentswerebeingconsideredintheformationoftheBondParkMasterPlan.Shesaidshelikedcertainaspectsofeachplanandwouldliketohaveinformationrelatedtothecostofeachoftheconceptualplansbeforevotingonanindividualplan.MayorPinkhamsaidthatitisimportantfortheTowntogatherinputfromawiderangeofpeopleinordertocreateavenuetobeproudofthatwillbeusefultocitizensandvisitors;addingthatthethreeconceptplanscanbeviewedontheinternetforthosedesiringtogiveinputormakecomments. BoardofTrustees—September8,2009—Page4RexPoggenpohl,Countyresident,congratulatedPublicWorksstaffonthepublicdesignprocess,describingitaswell-managed,organized,andwellpresented.Hesaidheseesaneedtodefinetheelementsthataremostappropriatetobeincludedinthefinalplan,andthatwhenprioritizingtheseelementsthecostandmaintenanceofeachmustbeconsideredbeforethedesignerproceedswithadditionaldesignwork.2.STANLEYFAIRGROUNDSPARKINGREPORT.Dir.ZurnsummarizedparkingrequirementsforfuturedevelopmentsatStanleyParkasfollows:PerformingArtsCenter600SpacesGrandstands897SpacesMulti-PurposeEventCenterandIndoorArena200SpacesDir.Zurnpresentedaplanforaproposedparkinglotcontaining408spacesforpossibleuseasatransithub.Estimatedcostofthelotis$1.2million.Thedesignis90%completeandcurrentlyunfundedbutisincludedonawaitinglistforstimulusfundsinthe13thposition;however,thereisnotimelineastowhenandifStateorFederalfundsmaybecomeavailableDirZurnsaidthatiffundsdobecomeavailabletheprojectcanbereadyforbidwithin30days.Hereportedthatthe408-spacelotandtheproposed600-spacelotservingthePerformingArtsCentermaybesufficientformostactivitiesandevents.Hestatedthatifformalparkingfacilitiesaretobeavailablein2010,theTownwouldneedtolookatfundingtheconstructionoftheparkinglot.TownAdministratorHalburntaddedthatthePerformingArtsCenterparkinglotcostshaveincreasedfromtheoriginalestimateof$700,000whichisstatedintheMemorandumofUnderstandingbetweentheTownofEstesParkandtheSupportersofthePerformingArts(SOPA)to$1.5million.I3.TOWNADMINISTRATORREPORT.1.ThefirethatstartedinDunravenGladenearGlenHavenis25%contained.Duetothearrivalofcoolerweather,crewshavebeencalledoffforthenight,butremainonstandby.A911remembranceceremonwillbeheldonFriday,September11,2009at5:30p.m.FireChiefDormanandPoliceChiefKufeldwillbothspeakattheyceremony.1.RESOLUTION#-09ESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTBUSINESS&OPERATINGPLAN.TrusteeBlackhurstrecusedhimselffromthediscussionrelatedtotheLocalMarketingDistrict(LMD)andtookaseatintheaudience.KenLarson,LMDChair,describedtheprocessleadinguptotheformationoftheLMDwhichbeganwiththepassingoftheballotquestionattheNovember2008election;theappointmentofsevenLMDboardmembers—twoLarimerCountyappointeesandfiveTownappointees;andthedevelopmentoforganizationalstructure,mission,vision,andcorevaluesfortheorganization.TheLMDBoarddevelopedanOperatingPlanwhichincludesastrategicmarketingplan,thebudgetfor2010,andprojectionsfortheremainderof2009.TheOperatingPlanrequirestheapprovaloftheTownBoardaswellastheLarimerCountyCommissioners.TheTrusteesexpressedappreciationtotheLMDBoardfortheirefforts,andtheenergyandenthusiasmbeinginvestedintheLMD.Itwasmovedandseconded(Eisenlauer/Miller)topassResolution#17-09approvingtheLocalMarketingDistrictBusinessandOperatingPlanaspresented,anditpassedunanimously,withTrusteeBlackhurstrecusinghimself.43.ACTIONITEMS. BoardofTrustees—September8,2009—Page5TrusteeBlackhurstreturnedtothedaisat8:44p.m.2.REQUESTTOENTEREXECUTIVESESSION:Itwasmovedandseconded(Eisenlauer/Levine)theTownBoardenterintoExecutiveSessionforthepurposeofdeterminingpositionsrelativetomailersthatmaybesubjecttonegotiations,developingstrategyfornegotiations,andlorinstructingnegotiatorsregardingtheEstesParkUrbanRenewalAuthorityIntergovernmentalAgreementunderC.R.S.24-6-402(4)(e),anditpassedunanimously.MayorPinkhamcalledafive-minutebreakat8:45p.m.priortoenteringintoExecutiveSession.MayorPinkhamreconvenedthemeetingat9:31p.m.fromExecutiveSessionwhereuponheadjournedthemeetingat9:31p.m.WilliamC.Pinkham,MayorCynthiaDeats,DeputyTownClerk RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSTownofEstesPark,LarimerCounty,Colorado,September8,2009MinutesofaStudySessionmeetingoftheTOWNBOARDoftheTownofEstesPark,LarimerCounty,Colorado.MeetingheldatTownHallinRooms202&203insaidTownofEstesParkonthe8thdayofSeptember,2009.Board:MayorPinkham,TrusteesBlackhurst,Eisenlauer,Ericson,Levine,HomeierandMillerAlsoAttending:TownAdministratorHalburnt,DeputyTownAdministratorRichardson,TownAttorneyWhite,TownClerkWilliamson,DirectorZurnAbsent:NoneMayorPinkhamcalledthemeetingtoorderat5:04p.m.TrusteeHomeierarrivedat5:30p.m.STREETANDSTORMWATERUTILITY.DirectorZurnstatedasphaltroadwaysareUnedtolastforapproximately20yearsbeforethebinderfailsandshouldhavemaintenanceperformedevery10years.Hereviewedthecostofmaintainingasphaltroadways:toadswithafairtogoodratingcanbemaintainedatacostof$1.00/sq.yd.;overlayaroadwaywithapoorratingatacostof$8.00/sq.yd.andifreconstructionisrequiredthecostcouldexceed$35/sq.yd.Roadwayscanbedesignedtolastlonger;owever,thecostexceedsthebenefit.RoadwaysinEstesParktendtolastlongerbcauseofthesoilstructureHestatedatthecurrentfundingrateitwouldtake21,4yeatofundthereconstructionofahalfmileofroadwayandtheTownhasapproximately2%milesofroadwaythatwouldrequirereconstruction.Townfundingforstreetimprovementhasremainedflatwiththecostofasphalttriplingoverthepast20years.‘A-ITownstaffhasbeendiscussingrevenuesources(propertytax,salestax,utilityfees)tofundthenecessaryimprovementsandmaintenanceforTownroadways.Hestatedmanycommunitieshaveestablishedaseparateutilitytofundstreetand/orstormwaterimprovements.AttorneyWhitecommentedtheTownhasthestatutorypowertoestablishandmaintainroadwayandstormwaterinfrastructure,andtherefore,byordinancecouldformastreetutilityand/orstormwaterutilitytoassessafeeforimprovements.Thisfeewouldnotbeataxasitisbasedupontheneedtoraiserevenueforaspecificpurpose.Discussionfollowedonaflatfeeversusaseparatefeeforcommercialandresidentialproperties;whetherornotthefeescouldbecollectedthroughtheutilityaccounts;theneedtoeducatethepubliconthereasonsforthecreationofanewutility;andTowncitizensshouldnotfundthecostfortheentirevalley.StaffstatedimprovementsandmaintenancecouldbefundedthroughtheCommunityReinvestmentFund;however,theTowncannotcontinuetogrowand/ormaintainexistinginfrastructurewithoutnewrevenuesources.AnIntergovernmentalAgreementwiththeCountycouldbeapprovedtoassessthefeetopropertyownerswithintheEstesvalley.TheBoardexpressedconcernwithmovingforwardwithanordinancetodevelopanewutilityatthistime;however,theBoardwouldlikestafftodevelopafeestructure,financialstatement,projectpriorityforthefundsandacomprehensivelistofotherfundingoptions,i.e.salestax,propertytax,bond,impactfees,etc.TheBoardsuggestedthetopicbediscussedduringthefirstquarterof2010ataBoardmeeting. ___________-RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSTownBoardStudySession—September8,2009—Page2LOCALSALESTAXCOLLECTION.AttorneyWhitestatedaHouseBillwaspassedthatallowstheDepartmentofRevenuetoenterintoanIntergovernmentalAgreementwithanyCountyorMunicipalityforthepurposeofcollectingsalestax.HecontendsthattheTownhaslostsignificanttaxrevenuebecauseofthelackofenforcementbytheState.TownAdministratorHalburntstatedanemployeewouldneedtobeaddedtotheFinancedepartmenttocollectandenforcethecollectionoflocalsalestax.TheBoardrequestedstafffurtherinvestigatethepotentialofcollectingsalestaxlocally.MISCELLANEOUSTownAdministratorHalburntstatedahistoricalmuralattheWestParkCenterhasbeguntobepaintedpriortoTownBoardapproval.TheCommunityDevelopmentCommitteereviewedtherequestattheirJune5,2008meetingandrequestedtheitemcomebeforethefullBoardforapproval.TheEstesParkUrbanRenewalAuthority(EPURA)approvedfundingforthemuralattheirJanuary21,2009meeting.TheapplicantwasundertheimpressiontheapprovalbyEPURAwasforthedesignaswellasthefunding.Afterfurtherdiscussion,theBoardrequestedtheitembeplacedontheSeptember22,2009TownBoardagenda,andstaffwouldinformtheapplicanttostopfurtherpaintinguntilthedesignhasbeenapprovedbytheTownBoard.TrusteeEisenlauerstatedconcernwiththeparkingandstoringofrecreationalvehiclesandboatsonresidentiallots.ShewouldliketheBoardtoconsiderregulationstoaddressagrowingissuefortheTownAttorneyWhitestatedtheissuecouldbeaddressedthroughzoningregulationsintheDevelopmentCode.Afterdiscussion,theBoardreachedconsensustonotaddresstheissue.MayorPinkhamcommentedonthegrowingconcernwithbearsinandaroundtown.HestatedmostwesternslopecommunitieshaveadoptedordinancetorequirebearprooftrashcansandhewouldliketheBoardtoconsideranordinancetoaddressthegrowingconcern.Boardcommentswereheardrelatedtotheneedforeducationoffoodestablishments;bearproofcontainershavebeenrequiredforcommercialdevelopmentandarenotbeingconstructed;andWasteManagementwouldhavetobeapartner.TownAdministratorHalburntstatedstaffispreparinganassessmentofthepropertiesrequiredtohavebearproofenclosures/containersSheremindedtheBoardthatanyordinancepassedwouldonlyberegulatedwithinTownlimitsandtheTownwouldhavetoreplaceapproximately500trashcanstocomplywiththeordinanceShestatedtheTownBoardmaywanttoconsiderlimitingthetimetrashcanbeleftoutforpickupasafirststep.TheBoardrequestedstaffbringforwardoptionsforfurtherdiscussion.4Therebeingnofurtherbusiness,MayorPinkhamadjournedthemeetingat6:48p.m.JackieWilliamson,TownClerk RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSTownofEstesPark,LarimerCounty,Colorado,September3,2009MinutesofaRegularmeetingoftheCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTCOMMITTEEoftheTownofEstesPark,LarimerCounty,Colorado.MeetingheldinTownHallinsaidTownofEstesParkonthe3dayofSeptember2009.Committee:ChairLevine,TrusteesEisenlauerandMillerAttending:ChairLevine,TrusteesEisenlauerandMillerAlsoAttending:TownAdministratorHalburnt,DeputyTownAdministratorRichardson,DirectorsPickering,Kilsdonk,JosephandMarsh;ManagersMitchellandWinslow,PlORusch,andDeputyTownClerkDeatsAbsent:NoneChairLevinecalledthemeetingtoorderat8:00a.PUBLICCOMMENT.MikeMenard,PresidentoftheEstesValleyContracorsAssociation,notedthatbiddocumentsforthegrandstandsatthefairgroundsdidnotincludeaprovisionforlocalpreference.HestatedthattheconstructionindustryintheEstesValleyisstrugglingandaskedifthebiddocumentscouldbeamendedtoincludesuchaprovision.HealsorequestedthattheContractor’sAssociationbenotifiedofTownworkthatisgoingouttobid.TheCommitteevoicedtheirsupportoflocalparticipationinTownprojects.TownAdministratorHalburntstatedthatconstructionofthegrandstandsisanEstesParkUrbanRenewalAuthority(EPURA)projectandthatEPURAstaffwouldbecontactedregardingalocalpreferenceaddendumtothebiddocuments.MarkWestover,WestoverConstruction,statedthatsinceitwouldtakeapproximately100hoursandmoneyoutofpockettoprepareabidforthegrandstandsprojecthemaynotbidthejobwithoutalocalpreferenceprovision.Hesaidwiththepossibilityoflocalpreferencebeingappliedhewouldattendthepre-bidmeetingandmakeadecisionaboutbiddingtheproject.rKerryProchaska,CornerstoneConstructionConcepts,Inc.,statedthatonaprojectsuchasthegrandstandsItwouldnotbepossibletousealllocalcontractorsasthestructurerequiresasteelerectioncontractorwhichisnotavailableinEstesPark.HestatedtheprospectofanEPURAprojectstayinglocalmaystopatrendofEPURAworkleavingtownthathasdevelopedoverthepastyears,andemphasizedthatmoneyspentintownstayshere.CONVENTION&VISITORSBUREAU.SURPRISESIDEWALKSALERESOLUTION.Thisyear’sSurpriseSidewalkSaleisscheduledforOctober11thandOctober12thfrom10:00am.till5:30p.m.Thisshoulder-seasoneventisopentoallEstesParkbusinesses;spaceinBondParkisofferedtobusinesseswithoutadowntownlocationtoencourageparticipationintheevent.Eventguidelines/ruleswillbedistributedtoparticipantswithCodeEnforcementOfficerHartavailabletoaddressmerchantconcernspriortotheSale.StaffrecommendsadoptionofaresolutiontoallowtheSurpriseSidewalkSaletobeheldintheCDzoningdistrict.TheCommitteerecommendsapprovaloftheResolution,aspresented. RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSCommunityDevelopment—September3,2009—Page2REPORTS.Reportsprovidedforinformationalpurposesandmadeapartoftheproceedings.•MarketingCommittee•MediaRelationsReportsindicatethatVisitorGuiderequestshaveincreased63.2%over2008withvisitorstotheCVBupaswell.CoordinatorBlackhurstreportedthata$5000giftcertificatewillbeutilizedforanon-linecampaignontheUSATodaywebsitetopromotesummervisitationin2010.CoordinatorBlackhurstwonthegiftcertificatewhileatamarketingconferenceinAtlanta.MUSEUM/SENIORCENTERSERVICESDEPARTMENT.REPORTS.Reportsprovidedforinformationalpurposesandmadeapartoftheproceedings.•MuseumMonthlyReport•SeniorCenterMonthlyReportDir.KilsdonkintroducedAliciaMittelman,CuratorofEducation,whowasrecentlyhiredattheMuseum.ShestatedtwoconsultantsvisitedtheMuseumduringthefirstweekofAugustthroughanon-matchinggrantfromtheNationalEndowmentfortheHumanities;theirrecommendationswillbereviewedatafutureCommunityDevelopmentCommitteemeeting.Mgr.MitchellreportedthatJulyvisitationattheSeniorCenterwasthehighesteverrecorded.COMMUNITYDEVELOPSKILLSANDKNOWLEDGEBASEDLICENSING.TheTowncurrentlyrequirescontractorandsubcontractorsworkinginsidethecitylimitstopurchaseabusinesslicenseThecostforthebusinesslicenseis$200andtheissuanceisnotbasedontestingorqualificationsLarimerCountyrecentlyenactedanewqualificationsbasedcontractorlicensingprogramThisapproachiscommoninmanyColoradojurisdictionsandtheLarimerCountyprogramcouldbeusedasatemplateforatransitiontoaqualificationsbasedTownlicenseTheTownwouldaccepttesting-basedandexperience-basedqualificationsfromLarimerCountyoranyotherColoradojurisdictionthatadherestothesamelocallyadoptedstandards.DivisionofBuildingSafetystaffisrecommendingtestingandlicensingofcontractorsandallcommercialbuildingpermitapplicantswithintheTown.StaffrecommendsthefollowingexemptionstoTowncontractortestingandlicensingrequirements:1.ContractorsrequiringStatelicensingand/orapprovedpre-engineered/proprietarycertification,andprojectswherethescopeofworkislimitedtosuchcontractors,shallnotrequireadditionaltesting,butshallrequireTownbusinesslicenses.2.OwnersofstwcturesregulatedbytheInternationalResidentialCodeshallbepermittedtoworkontheirownhomeandaccessorystructureswithoutrequiredlicensing,providedtheyoccupythedwelling.Exemptionfromrequiredtestingand/orlicensingdoesnotincludeexemptionfromanyotherrequirementsincluding,butnotlimitedto,obtainingrequiredpermits.StaffrecommendsthetypesofcontractorlicensesandlicensingrequirementsbeconsistentwiththerequirementsofLarimerCounty.Dir.JosephstatedhispurposewastointroducethetopictotheCommitteewithnoexpectationofactionuntiladditionalinputcanbegatheredfromlocalcontractors.Discussionincludedthefollowing:LarimerCountyimplementedlicensingtoaddressgypsycontractors;Countylicensing RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSCommunityDevelopment—September3,2009—Page3requirementsincludeproofofcitizenship,certificationthatemployeesarelawfullypresentintheU.S.,proofofinsurancecoverage,andavalidcurrentlicenseissuedbyanotherColoradoentityorapassinggradeontheInternationalCodeCouncil(ICC)exam;standardizedtestisadministerednationwideattestingcenters;testingtranslatesintoconsiderableexpensefortimeawayfromwork,book,testingandlicensingfees;considerexperiencewhenlicensing;contractor’slicenseshouldbedistinguishedfrombusinesslicense;nofeeincreasesforcontractors;andcodeadoptionandcontractorlicensingaretwoseparateissues.ChairLevinestatedthatdiscussiononthistopicwillcontinueatnextmonth’sCommunityDevelopmentCommitteemeeting.RexPoggenpohl,Countyresidentandretiredarchitect,suggestedthat,asthisisamajorchangeforlocalcontractors,considerationbegiventotheissuanceofaconditionallicensetoallowcontractorsadefinedperiodoftimetoqualifyandcomplywiththelicensingrequirements.SIGNCODETASKFORCERECOMMENDATIONS.DiscussionrelatedtobannersandthesigncodewhichtooRplaceearlierthisyearleadtothecreationofaSignCodeTaskForcetoconductanevaluationoftheexistingsigncodeTheTaskForcemembershipconsistedofdowntownbusinessownersownersofbusinessesinoutlyingareas,signmakers,Townstaff,TownAdministratorHalburntandTrusteeMiller.TheTaskForcehascompletedtheirevaluation,identifiedapproximately50pointsforconsiderationandsummarizedtheirrecommendationsforreviewDirJosephstatedthatrevisionofthesidecoderepresentsworkthatmaybeaccomplishedinphasesasaninhousestafftaskandrequesteddirectionfromtheCommitteeTheCommittee’sdiscussionoftherecommendationsissummarizedasfollows:moveaheadwithbannerrevisionasindependenttopicseparatefromgeneralsigncodehousekeepingissues;categorizerecommendationsintohousekeepingitemsandlong-termitems;don’twaitforcompletere-writeofsigncodetotakecareofsimpleamendmentsandhousekeepingissuespriontizeremainingrecommendationsproposedspecialreviewprocesswouldaddementofflexibilitywithinthecode;specialreviewnotforeveryone,butcouldprovideuiformityforlargeprojects;andwhatentitywouldperformsuchareview?KarenSteadman,ownerofKaren’sFlowersandmemberoftheSignCodeTaskForce,statedthattwothingsbecameapparentafterservingontheTaskForce.1.EstesParkdoesnothaveanunderlyingtheme/townimage;and2.thesigncodemustbeenforceduniformlyandfairly.Shestatedthattheexistingsigncodedoesnotmakesenseforourcommunitybutanunderlyingtheme/townimagewouldmakethecodesmakesense.Shesaidthatcomplaint-drivensigncodeenforcementappearstobeselectiveandthatwithoutuniformenforcement,theworkoftheSignCodeTaskForcewasawasteoftime,andstatedthatshehasbeentheobjectofselectiveenforcementinthepast.TrusteeMilleraddedthatduringconversationsaboutenforcementtheSignCodeTaskForcediscussedimplementingstandardizedfines,similartoparkingtickets,forviolationstothesigncode.ChairLevinethankedthemembersoftheSignCodeTaskForcefortheireffortsandtheirideasrelatedtoincreasingthepublic’sknowledgeofthecodeandprovidingfrontendinformationtobusinesses.StaffwillworkonrevisingandprioritizingthesummaryofrecommendationsandreturntotheOctoberCommunityDevelopmentCommitteemeetingtorequestapprovaltoproceedwithsigncoderevisions.REPORTS.Reportsprovidedforinformationalpurposesandmadeapartoftheproceedings.•CommunityDevelopmentFinancial•MonthlyBuildingPermitSummaryDir.JosephstatedthatthePermitTechpositionrecentlyvacatedbyConnieBowser,will RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSCommunityDevelopment—September3,2009—Page4notbefilledatthistimeduetothedownturninnewconstructionanddevelopmentprojects.ADMINISTRATION.PROCUREMENTDRAFTPOLICYREVIEW.AtthedirectionoftheTownBoard,adraftProcurementPolicywaspreparedforreviewbytheCommunityDevelopmentCommittee.TheCommitteeexpressedoverallsatisfactionwiththepolicywhichfocusesonpurchasesforgoodsand/orservicesinexcessof$30,000,butrequestedthatthecurrentprocedureforpurchaseslessthan$30,000beaddedtothepolicy.Discussionincluded:thedraftpolicyhasbeenpreparedwithinputfromdepartmentheadsandreviewedbyTownAttorneyWhite;shouldagenciesreceivingTownfunds,suchasrecipientsofCommunityServiceGrantsbesubjecttothispolicy?;distinguishbetweengovernmententitiesandorganizationsthatreceivefundingfromtheTownseparateproceduresforRequestsforProposals(RFP)frombidsgeneralclausetoretainadegreeofflexibilitypolicyaddressessolesourcepurchases;definemulti-phasedprojects;continuitybetweenmulti-phaseconstructionprojects;includelocalcontractorsassociationtobeadvisedofconstructionprojectsshowcommitmenttolocalcontractorpreferenceandincludefinalizedpolicyinpacketfornewtrustees.Staffwilladdressthepointsofdiscussionandmoveforwardwiththepolicy.4Therebeingnofurtherbusiness,ChairLevineadjournedthemeetingat9:54am.CynthiaD,DeputyTownClerk0 RESOLUTIONNO.18-09WHEREAS,onJuly23,1991,theBoardofTrusteesadoptedOrdinance15-91pertainingto“containment”withintheC-DDistrict,andsubsequentadoptionoftheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode(Chapter4,ZoningDistricts,specificallyparagrapha.OutdoorSales,Use,StorageandActivityintheCDZoningDistrict,Number(3)Exceptions.NOW,THEREFORE,BEITRESOLVEDBYTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHETOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADO:Thatthefollowingguidelinesshallbeadoptedforthe“SurpriseSidewalkSaleDays”beingsponsoredbytheSpecialEventsDepartmentthatisscheduledOctober10and11,2009:1.HoursofoperationshallbefromlOa.m.—5:30p.m.2.TheSaleWeekendisavailabletoallEstesParkbusinesses.3.TheSaleWeekendwillbeheldrainorshine.4.Businesseswillbeallowedtosellmerchandiseinfrontoftheirstoreonlyduringthehoursspecifiedabove.5.Eachbusinesswillbeallowedone(1)outsidesellingspace.6.Sidewalkdisplaysshallprovideaminimumclearanceoffourfeetforpedestrianwaysandhandicappedaccessibility.Displaysand/ormerchandisewillnotbeallowedinanystreet.7.ThosemerchantswithoutsidewalkfrontagemayreserveaspaceinBondParkbycontactingtheSpecialEventsDepartmentat586-6104.8.Advertisingposterswillbeprovided.9.AllparticipatingbusinessesmustpossessacurrentTownBusinessLicense.BEITFURTHERRESOLVED,thateverybusinessisurgedtoparticipateinthisSurpriseSidewalkSaleDaysannualevent.DATEDthis_______dayof_________________,2009.TOWNOFESTESPARKMayorATTEST:TownClerk RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSTownofEstesPark,LarimerCounty,Colorado,September10,2009.MinutesofaregularmeetingoftheUTILITIESCOMMITTEEoftheTownofEstesPark,LarimerCounty,Colorado.MeetingheldintheTownHallinsaidTownofEstesParkonthe10thdayofSeptember,2009.Committee:ChairmanHomeier,TrusteesBlackhurstandEricsonAttending:TrusteeBlackhurstAlsoAttending:TownAdministratorHalburnt,DeputyTownAdministratorRichardson,UtilitiesDir.Goehring,Asst.UtilitiesDir.Bergsten,RecordingSecretaryPetrieAbsent:ChairmanHomeier,TrusteeEricsonTrusteeBlackhurstcalledthemeetingtoorderat8:00a.m.PUBLICCOMMENT.None.LIGHT&POWERDEPARTMENTBudgetedEquipmentPurchase—WoodChipper(Light&PowerFund)The2009Light&Powerbudgetincludes$40,000forthepurchaseofawoodchipper.Thechipperwouldbeusedon-sitetochiptreebranchescutduringtreetrimmingintheright-of-waysandtochiptreesthatareremovedduetobeetlekill.Thiswouldeliminatetheneedhaulmaterialaway,savingondisposalcosts.Threecompanieswereaskedtoprovidebids.BidBudgetAltecIndustries$30,259$40,000VermeecSales&Service$33,030TerexUtilitiesNOBIDSUBMITTEDThechipperswerebroughtupanddemoed,andtheAltecmodelwaspreferred.StaffrecommendspurchasingtheAltecDC1317HPwoodchipperfromAltecIndustries.TheCommitteerecommendscontractingwithAltecIndustriesforthepurchaseofanAltecDCI317HPwoodchipperfor$30,259from#502-7001-580-31-98.BudgetedVehicleReplacement—93327BucketTruck(VehicleReplacementFund)The2009VehicleReplacementFundbudgetincludes$235,000forthereplacementoftheLight&Powerbuckettruck93327,A1998FordF7004x4.Light&Powerdecidedthatthereplacementtruckneededtobeasmallerunitthantheexistingtrucktobetterservethecommunityandbemoreversatileforthelinemen.Threecompanieswereaskedtoprovidebidsonanewreplacementtruck.BidBudgetAltecIndustries-2009DodgeRam55004x4w/AItecAT4OMAerialDevice$125,489$235,000Trade-InLight&PowerBucketTruck93327($7,000)$118,489 RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSUtilitiesCommittee—July9,2009-Page2LaytonEquipment-2009FordF-5504x4ChassiswNersaliftVO4OMHIAerialDevice$125,489Trade-InLight&PowerBucketTruck93327($5,120)$118,646TerexUtilitiesNOBIDSUBMITTEDAlltrucksweredemoed,andtheAltecunitwaspreferred.Staffrecommendspurchasingthe2009DodgeRam55004x4w/AltecAT4OMAerialDevicefromAltecIndustries.TheCommitteerecommendscontractingwithAltecIndustriesforthepurchaseofa2009DodgeRam55004x4ChassiswlAltecAT4OMAerialDevicefor$118,489from#635-7000-435-3442.BudgetedVehicleReplacement—93334MeterJeep(VehicleReplacementFund)The2009VehicleReplacementFundbudgetincludes$25,000forthereplacementoftheMeterDepartmentJeep93334,a2003JeepLiberty4x4.ThreeJeepdealershipswereaskedtoprovidebidsonareplacementvehicle.BidBudgetProChryslerPlymouthJeep-2oloJeepLiberty4x4$22,878$25,000Trade-In2003JeepLiberty4x4($4,300)$18,578PollardMotorsNOBIDSUBMITTEDFortCollinsDodgeChryslerJeepNOBIDSUBMITTEDStaffrecommendspurchasingthe2010JeepLiberty4x4fromProChryslerPlymouthJeep.TheCommitteerecommendscontractingwithProChryslerPlymouthJeepforthepurchaseofa2010JeepLiberty4x4for$18,578from#635-7000435-34-42.LIGHTANDPOWERREPORTS.MarysLakeWaterTreatmentPlantUpdate—TheremainingtemporarywatertreatmentunitwasremovedfromsiteonAugust20,2009.Theglycerinflushoffirststagemembraneshasbeencompleted.UpperThompsonSanitationDistrictassistedwithtreatingthewaterduringthemembraneflush.Aportionofthewestsidesedimentationwallswerefoundtohavedarkenedincolor,possiblyduetoafailureofoneofthelayersofepoxycoating.RepresentativesfromNationalCoatingswereonsitetotakesamplestodeterminethecauseofthedarkening,andifitisfoundtobeduetocoatingfailuretheywillremoveandreinstalltheepoxy.UtilitiesDirectorGoehringstatedthatthetreatmentplantprojectisat95-97%completion,andwillmostlikelyrunintoNovember.WaterproductionisstillscheduledtobeginbyOctober20,2009.ITREPORTS.GISPresentation—BrittanyHarris,aGeographymajorfromtheUniversityofNorthernColoradowhointernedwiththeGeographicInformationSystems(GIS)divisionoftheTown’sInformationTechnologyDepartmentfromMay26,2009toAugust5,2009,gaveapresentationaboutheractivitieswiththeIT/GISteam.Ms.HarrisworkedasanintegralpartoftheIT/GISteam,loggingandcatalogingTownownedpropertyandmakingthedataavailabletoallotherTowndepartmentsviainteractivemaps. RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSUtiNtiesCommittee—July9,2009-Page3Therebeingnofurtherbusiness,TrusteeBlackhurstadjournedthemeetingat8:38am.SandraJ.Petrie,RecordingSecretary RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSRegularMeetingoftheEstesValleyPlanningCommissionAugust18,2009,6:00p.m.BoardRoom,EstesParkTownHallCommission:ChairDougKlink;CommissionersAlanFraundorf,JohnTucker,BettyHull,SteveLane,RonNorris,andRexPoggenpohlAttending:ChairDougKlink,CommissionersAlanFraundorf,JohnTucker,BettyHull,SteveLane,RonNorris,andRexPoggenpohlAlsoAttending:DirectorJoseph,TownAttorneyWhite,PlannerShirk,PlannerChilcott,TownBoardLiaisonHomeier,andRecordingSecretaryThompsonAbsent:None.Thefollowingminutesreflecttheorderoftheagendaandnotnecessarilythechronologicalsequence.ChairKlinkcalledthemeetingtoorderat6:00p.m.1.PUBLICCOMMENTNone.2.CONSENTAGENDAApprovalofminutesfromJuly21,2009PlanningCommissionmeeting.ApprovalofcorrectionofTheNeighborhoodcreationdate,1975shouldbe2005.(June,2009minutes)Itwasmovedandseconded(Fraundorf/Lane)thattheconsentagendabeaccepted,andthemotionpassedunanimously.3.YMCAOFTHEROCKIES—SIGNAGEMASTERPLANMetes&Boundsparcellocatedat2515TunnelRoadOwner:YMCAoftheRockiesApplicant:DaVinciSignSystems,Inc.Request:MasterPlanforSignage(addendumtoYMCAoftheRockiesMasterPlan)andappealstoSections10.2.Band10.5.LoftheLarimerCountyLandUseCodePlannerShirkreviewedthestaffreport.HestatedtheLarimerCountyBoardofCountyCommissionersapprovedtheYMCAoftheRockiesMasterPlaninMarch,2007.ThismasterplanisintendedtooutlinethedevelopmentoftheYMCAcampus.ThecurrentrequestforaSignageMasterPlanreferstoSection10.2.BoftheLarimerCountyLandUseCodes(LCLUC),whichstates“signsmaynotbeplacedonoroverpublicroadsorrights-of-way,orinroadoraccesseasements,exceptforutilitywarningsigns.”TheexistingYMCAentrancesignislocatedwithinpublicright-of-way,whichisover100feetwide,andtheownerdesirestoreplacethissignwithanewoneatthesamelocation.Thislocationmaximizesvisibilityandwillavoidconstrictionsassociatedwiththebridgeandpond.LarimerCountyEngineeringandPlanningarebothsupportiveofthisrequest.Concernsweresitevisibilityandverificationthatthenearestedgeoftheentrancesignisatleast40feetfromcenterlineofTunnelRoad.PlannerShirkstatedthatduringtheMasterPlanreviewprocess,someresidentsthoughtthelightingontheexistingentrysignwasexcessive.Becauseofthatconcern,aconditionofapprovalwasplacedontheMasterPlanof2007stating“theoverall RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyPlanningCommission2August18,2009lightingplanmentionedonpage35shouldbedevelopedwithinthefirstyearofapproval.Entrylightingshouldbeaddressedfirst.”Theapplicantproposestouseinternalilluminationinordertominimize“lightspillage.”Section10.5states,inpart,that“signsmaynotexceedfoursquarefeetperfaceortenfeetinheight.”Theapplicantisrequestinganappealtothissectiontoallowfewerlargesignsratherthanmoresmallsigns.LarimerCountyPlanningsupportsthisrequest.Thisappealwouldnotprecludetheneedforabuildingpermit.Thesewayfindingsignsareintendedtohavereflectiveletteringandnotbeilluminated.Section10.18oftheLCLUCrequires“asignplanshallbepreparedforallpermanentsignsinnonresidentialdistrictsthatrequireasignpermitunderthissection.”Theapplicanthassubmittedthissignagemasterplantosatisfythisrequirement,andassupportforthewaiveroffuturesignpermits.TheYMCAoftheRockiesMasterPlanincludesthefollowingsignageconcepts:1)Aplannedsystemofsignsofthethemedimagewithaconsistentstyle,colorandmaterial,coordinatingwithothersitematerials;2)WayfindingSignageforbothvehiclesandpedestrians,consistingofdirectionalroad-sideandpedestrian-areasigns,informationalkioskswithsitemaps,andfacilitynamesignage;3)RegulatorySignageforvehiclesthatiscoordinatedwiththesitesignsystem;4)InformationalSignagecoordinatedthroughoutthesite;5)InterpretiveSignagetoeducatethevisitoronthesite’shistoricandnaturalresourcesandenvironmentalconservation;and6)Majorwayfindingsignsvisiblefromstreetsandilluminatedfornightuse.PlannerShirkstateditisstaffsopinionthesignageplanandappealsareconsistentwiththepolicies,goalsandobjectivesoftheEstesValleyPlanandYMCAoftheRockiesMasterPlan.Thisrequesthasbeensubmittedtoallapplicablereviewingagencystaffforconsiderationandcomment.Nosignificantissuesorconcernswereexpressed.ThisisarecommendationtotheLarimerCountyBoardofCountyCommissioners,scheduledtobeontheagendainSeptember.PublicComment:ChuckJordan,EngineerwithRLH,statednewsignageisimportantforYMCAguestsduetorecentimprovementsandalterationsoftheexistingroadways.ThissignageplanwillallowtheYMCAtocontinuetoimplementtheirMasterPlan.Mr.Jordannotedthenewentrancesignislongerthantheexistingsign;however,theaddedlengthwillbeplacedtowardsthebridgeandpondratherthanextendclosertotheroad.CommissionerHullissupportiveoftheproposedilluminationleveloftheentrancesign.CommissionerPoggenpohlcommentedthismasterplanisagoodimprovement;however,hebelievesitcouldbemorecomprehensive.Itwasmovedandseconded(Hull/Tucker)torecommendapprovaloftheSignageMasterPlanandAppealstoLarimerCountyLandUseCodesections10.2.Band10.5.LfortheYMCAoftheRockiestotheBoardofCountyCommissionerswiththefindingsandconditionsrecommendedbystaff,andthemotionpassedunanimously.CONDITIONS:1.Nosignpermitsshallberequiredforregulatorysignage,informationalsignage,orinterpretivesignage,thoughplansshallbesubmittedtoEstesParkCommunityDevelopmenttoensureconsistencywiththeapprovedmasterplanandcompliancewithsightvisibilityrequirementssetforthinAppendixDIVoftheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode.2.Approvalofthisplandoesnotaffectanyrequirementsforbuildingpermits.3.Allsignageshallbeofathemedimagewithaconsistentstyle,colorandmaterial,coordinatingwithothersitematerials. RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyPlanningCommission3August18,20094.Surveyorshallverifynearestedgeofentrysignisatleast40-feetfromcenterlineof‘TunnelRoad”.5.CompliancewithmemofromLarimerCountyEngineeringdatedJuly21,2009.4.LOCATIONANDEXTENT/SPECIALREVIEW09-01—STANLEYPARKGRANDSTANDMetes&Boundsparcellocatedat1209ManfordAvenueOwner:TownofEstesParkApplicant:ThorpAssociatesRequest:Redevelopa1.053acreareaoftheStanleyParkFairgrounds,whichcontainsthegrandstand,andtoreplacethegrandstand.PlannerChilcoffreviewedthestaffreport.ShestateditistheintentoftheEstesParkUrbanRenewalAuthorityandtheTownofEstesParktomakeaseriesofimprovementsattheexistingStanleyParkFairgrounds,thefirstofwhichwillbetoreplacethe62-year-oldGrannyMayGrandstandwithanewfacility.Thefootprintofthegrandstandwillbe15,500squarefeetwithadditionalrestroom,concession,andticketboothspaceunderthegrandstandof2,715squarefeet.TheStanleyParksiteisapproximately42acresinsize,theparcelonwhichthegrandstandislocatedisapproximately7.55acresinsize,andthegrandstandredevelopmentareaisjustoveranacreinsize.PlannerChilcoffstatedthenewgrandstandwillfrontontotheexistingarenasimilartothecurrentgrandstand.Itwillprovideasafer,morefunctionalandmoreattractivegrandstand,aswellasincreasetheseatingcapacityfrom2,100seatsto2,700seats.Restroomsandconcessionareaswouldalsobeimproved.PlannerChilcoffexplainedthisprojectisonecomponentofalargerrevitalizationplanforStanleyParkFairgrounds.In2003,theBoardofTrusteesadoptedtheStanleyParkRevitalizationPlanpreparedbytheTownBoardGoalTeam#5;in2005,theStanleyParkMasterConceptPlanwasreviewedbyPlanningCommissionandapprovedbyTownBoard;alsoin2005,VanHornEngineeringandSurveyingcompletedaStormDrainageMasterPlan,andCornerstoneEngineeringandSurveyingbeganworkondrainageimprovements.In2009,constructionplansforatransithub/pavedparkingareaonthepropertywaspreparedbyDavidEvansandAssociates,andtheTownisintheprocessofsecuringfundingfortheseimprovements.InJuly,2009,KenneyAssociateswasawardedanarchitectandengineeringservicecontractforaMultiPurposeEventCenterandIndoorArenaattheFairgrounds.Mostrecently,ThorpandAssociateshaspreparedArchitecturalDesignGuidelinesforStanleyParktohelpguidethenewconstructionandrenovation.ParkingwillbelocatedbetweentheSeniorCenterpavedparkingandtheexistingpavedparking.Aproposedmulti-purposeeventcenterwillmostlikelybeplacednorthwestofthegrandstand,wherethecurrentbarnsarelocated.PlannerChilcoffstatedtheStanleyParkFairgroundisclassifiedasaMajorEntertainmentEventuseintheCO-CommercialOutlyingzoningdistrictandrequiresreviewofaspecialreviewapplicationbythePlanningCommissionwithapprovalbytheTownBoard.Shesubmittedthisrequesttoreviewingagencystaffandadjacentpropertyownersforconsiderationandcomment.Severalagenciescommentedandtheirrequestsforcomplianceareincludedintheconditionsforapproval.Nopubliccommentwasreceived.PlannerChilcoffstatedstaffreviewedthisapplicationforcompliancewiththestandardsforreviewinEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeSection3.8.Dandthespecialreviewstandards.Thisplancomplieswithminimumrequiredbuilding/structuresetbacks,imperviouscoverage,andfloorarearatiolimits.OnAugust4,2009,theapplicantwasgrantedaheightvariancebytheEstesValleyBoardofAdjustmenttoallowtheventilatingcupolasonthegrandstandtoexceedthemaximumallowable RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyPlanningCommission4August18,2009heightbyfourfeetfourinches.PlannerChilcottnotedthemainroofofthebuilding0complieswiththemaximumallowableheight.Concerningpublictrailsandprivateopenareas,PlannerChilcoffnotedtheredevelopmentofthegrandstandcourtyardwillimprovethepedestrianfeelbyremovingtheasphaltpavingandreplacingitwithcoloredconcrete.Newlyconstructedparkinglotswillalsoimprovethepedestrianconnectionsbetweenparkingareasandthegrandstand.Norecommendationsweremadeforadditionalsidewalkconstructionatthistime.PlannerChilcoffreviewedtherequirementsforthequantityoftreesandshrubsfortheproject.TheMasterPlancallsforasignificantamountoflandscapingalongthefrontage.StaffsuggestsevaluatingthelandscapingfortheentireStanleyPark,whichwouldallowformoreflexibilityinlocatingrequiredtreesandshrubs.Forexample,staffwouldbesupportiveofinstallingfewertreesandshrubsinthegrandstandcourtyardandplantingmoreelsewhereonthefairgroundsproperty.CommissionerPoggenpohlbelievesthelandscapingplanisveryimportant,andthinkstheseimprovementsshouldhaveahighpriority.HewouldliketheTreeBoardtoproviderecommendationstothePublicWorksdepartment.PlannerChilcoffstatedthenewexteriorlightingplancomplieswiththeEstesValleyDevelopmentCode(EVDC).Theexistingfloodlightsontheridgelineofthecurrentgrandstandwillberemovedandreinstalledontheroofofthenewgrandstand.However,theywillbelocatedfurtherdowntheroot,closertothearena,andwillshineataloweranglethantheycurrentlyshine.Thiswillbeaslightimprovementoverthecurrentsituation.PlannerChilcoffstatedstaffrecommendedpreparingaparkingstudytoevaluatethefullrangeofusesatthefairgrounds,thepotentialforsharedparkingbetweeneachoftheuses,andthepossibilityofusingoff-siteparkingcombinedwithpublictransit.Aparkingstudycouldensurethatparkingneedsareadequatelyaddressed.Theplannedtransithubparking,whichincludesdefinedparkingspaces,willbeasignificantimprovementoverthecurrentparkingsituation.ThistransithubisaseparatelyfundedphaseoftheStanleyParkredevelopment,andstaffisworkingtosecurefundingforthisprojectfromavarietyofsources.ThorpAssociateshasprovidedconceptualplansfortheintervening78-spaceparkinglotbetweenthegrandstandsandthetransithubparkingareainordertobegindetermininghowtheconnectionbetweenthetwoareaswillwork.Thisconnectionisimportantforcompliancewithaccessibleparkingregulationsaswellasdrainagepurposes.Oncetheparkingareasareconstructed,therewillbeapproximately346pavedandstripedparkingspacesatthefairgrounds.Additionalparkingmayalsobeconstructedduringlaterphasesofredevelopment.Staffrecommendsevaluatingaccessibleparkingforthegrandstandandtransithubasawhole,ratherthanasindependentprojects,inordertogainabetteranalysisanddesign.Becauselotswithdefinedparkingspaceshavehighercapacitiesthanthosewithunmarkedspaces,Staffrecommendslookingatacompleteparkingstudyoftheentireproperty.Theendresultwouldbeamorecomprehensiveplanforoverallparkingissues,andensurealltheaccessiblerouteswork.PlannerChilcottstatedpartoftheexistinglotdoesnotmeetcurrentstandards,andanyparkingspaceswillbeanimprovement.PlannerChilcoffstatedadequatepublicfacilityimprovementsarerequiredtobeinstalledconcurrentwiththeimpactsofthedevelopment.Thesanitationdistrictcommentedthatsewerservicelineswillneedtobestudiedandproperlysized.Thewaterdepartmentcommentspertainedtowater-linesizes,whichwillrequirerevisionstothedevelopmentplan.Thedrainageplanisverycriticalduetothelocationofthepropertyincomparisontothelakeandthenumberofanimalsthatwillbeusingthesite.TheStormDrainageMasterPlancompletedbyVanHornEngineeringandSurveyingin2005envisionsmostofthewaterfromthegrandstandareawilldraineasttowardsCommunityDrive,eventuallyenteringtheexistingdetentionpondnearthe RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyPlanningCommission5August18,2009GunClub.ThereisthepossibilityofatemporaryretentionpondontheStanleyParkpropertytocollectrunoffbeforeenteringtheswalecarryingittothelakearea.Staffbelievesadrainageplanandreportforthisphaseofredevelopmentcouldevaluatetheconformitywiththe2005DrainageMasterPlananddetermineifanyadditionalimprovementsareneeded,orifanystatepermitsandplansneedtobeobtainedorupdatedtobringthegrandstanddrainagesystemuptocurrentstandards.Staffdeterminednoadditionalfirehydrantswillberequired;however,revisionstotheISOcalculationsmayberequiredbecauseaccesstooneofthehydrantsusedinthecalculationsisblockedbyexistingandproposedStanleyParkimprovements.Designdetailsarebeingdiscussedbytheaffectedagencies.PlannerChilcoffpointedoutthattwowetstandpipeswillberequiredandshouldbeshownonthedevelopmentplan.ColoradoDepartmentofTransportationhasnotifiedPlannerChilcofftheywillrequireatrafficimpactanalysistoevaluateneededimprovements,ifany.ThisanalysiscouldbeupdatedasadditionalredevelopmentoccursandcouldalsoevaluateoptionstoimprovesafetyandtheimpactofincreasedusageoftheFourthStreetaccesstothefairgrounds.JustlookingattheGrandstandportionofthedevelopmentmaynothaveasmuchimpactontrafficaswouldotherprojectsforthcoming.SeveralPlanningCommissionerscommentedabouttheneedfortimelycompletionoftrafficandparkinganalysesandwereconcernedabouttheimprovementsastheyrelatetofutureredevelopment.SeveralCommissionersexpressedconcernaboutwaitinguntilissuanceofacertificateofoccupancyforthegrandstandtocompletethesestudies.Therewerealsoconcernsaboutthedrainage.DirectorJosephexplainedthetopographyofthearea,andnotedthatfutureprojectswillaffectdrainage.Hestatedourobligationistoretaintheflowsfromthedevelopedsite.Healsosaidtheengineeringcompanyisverymindfulandfocusedonwaterqualityandintentoncomplyingwithwaterqualityregulations.Thistopicisstillbeingdiscussedandactivelytrackedtoensurecompliance.ThedrainageplanwillbeincrementallyexpandedtomeettherequirementsofeachproposedprojectinStanleyPark.CommissionerNorriswouldlikeareasonontherecordforthedrainagenotgoingthroughtheprimarydetentionpond.PublicComment:Therewerenocommentsfromthepublic.CommissionerNorrisrequestsaddingaconditionofapprovaltoreferthelandscapingrecommendationsfromtheTreeBoardtothePublicWorksDepartment.CommissionerPoggenpohlsuggestedacceleratingtheparkingandtrafficstudiesduetotheimplicationsontheoveralldevelopmentplan,timing,andcost.Itwasmovedandseconded(Poggenpohl/Hull)torecommendapprovalofLocationandExtent/SpecialReview09-01—StanleyParkGrandstand,withthefindingsandconditionsrecommendedbystaffandmodifiedbelow,andwiththerecommendationthattheparkingandtrafficstudiesbeexpeditedbecauseoftheirimplicationsontheoveralldevelopmentplan,timing,andprojectcosts.Themotionpassedunanimously.CONDITIONS:1.CompliancewiththecommentsintheEstesParkPublicWorksandUtilitiesDepartmentsmemodatedJuly24,2009.ThisincludesrevisingthedevelopmentplantosatisfytheWaterDepartmentcommentsincludingthecommentaboutwater-linesizes.2.CompliancewiththecommentsintheEstesParkFireDepartmentemailsdatedJuly17,2009andAugust5,2009.RevisedISOcalculationsshallbesubmittedforreviewandapproval,ifrequiredbytheFireDepartment,andanyrequired RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyPlanningCommission6August18,2009revisions,suchastheinstallationofawetstandpipe,shallbereflectedonthedevelopmentplan.3.CompliancewiththecommentsintheColoradoDepartmentofTransportationemaildatedAugust4,2009.4.Sewerservicelineswillneedtobestudiedtobeproperlysized.5.TheapplicationshallcomplywithstandardsforreviewinEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeSection3.8.DStandardsforReviewisrequired.6.LandscapingshallbeinstalledalongManfordAvenueasrequiredbytheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode.7.AparkingstudyshallbepreparedinaccordancewithEVDC7.11.EParkingStudiesforreviewandapprovalandtherequiredamountofparkingprovided.8.AccessibleparkingspacesandaccessibleroutesfromthosespacesshallbereviewedwiththeBuildingDepartmentandanyneededrevisionsshallbereflectedontheplans.9.Adrainageplanandreportforthisphaseofredevelopmentshallbepreparedandrequiredimprovementsforthisphaseofredevelopmentshallbeinstalled.10.Atrafficimpactanalysisshallbesubmittedforreviewandapprovalandanyrequiredimprovementsinstalled.11.Theredevelopmentshallbedesignedtoaccommodateascreenedandanimal-proofdumpster(s)locatedtocomplywithEVDCSection7.13.Thedumpsterlocationshallbeshownonthedevelopmentplanforreviewandapproval.12.ATownBoardsignatureblockshallbeprovidedratherthanaPlanningCommissionsignatureblock.13.TheTreeBoardshallbeengagedinthepreparationoffinallandscapeplansforthisproject.5.REPORTSTheCommunityDevelopmentDepartmenthashadnopre-applicationmeetingssincethelastPlanningCommissionmeeting.TownBoardapprovedthefollowingprojectsthatwerepreviouslyreviewedbyPlanningCommission:TheNeighborhoodPreliminarySubdivisionPlat,TheMeadowPreliminaryCondominiumMap,StoneBridgeEstatesPreliminaryCondominiumMap,andWonderviewVillageSupplementalCondominiumMap#2TheBoardofCountyCommissionersapprovedtheBinnsAmendedPlat.StaffmadethechangestotheWildlifeHabitatandAssessmentcodethatwererecommendedbyPlanningCommission,andtherevisionswillbereviewedbyTownBoardonAugust25,2009.Oneoftherevisionswastothebuffersection,tosaythatalldevelopmentshallprovideasetbackfromanyidentifiedimportantwildlifehabitattothemaximumextentfeasible.PlannerChilcoffstatedtheentireEstesValleyismappedwildlifehabitat.Thewaythecurrentdraftiscurrentlywritten,thesereviewstandardsapplytoalldevelopmentapplicationswhetherornotaconservationplanwastriggered.Staffwasconcerneditwouldbeveryunpredictablefordevelopersanddifficultforstafftodeterminehoweverydevelopmenthadprovidedasetbackfromallimportantwildlifehabitattothemaximumextentfeasiblewhenaconservationplanhadnotoriginally RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyPlanningCommission7August18,2009beentriggered.Languagewasrevisedtostatealldevelopmentsubjecttoawildlifeconseivationplanwouldberequiredtoprovideasetbackinaccordancewiththerecommendationsinthestudy.StaffwantedtobeassuredthislanguagewastheintentofthePlanningCommission.TheCommissionagreedontherevision.DirectorJosephreportedonthemostrecentpublicforumonsmall-scaleresidentialwindturbines.Hestatedthismeetingtriedtofocusdiscussiononthetougherregulatoryissues,andfeelsitwasausefuldiscussionandpeoplearebeginningtoformopinions.Thisinformationwillbeusedtogetsometypeofcodelanguagewrittenduringthe120-daymoratorium.CommissionerNorristhoughttheforumwasproductiveandpeoplebroughtupalotofpointswhichhebelieveswillbenefitthewritingprocess.DirectorJosephstatedacommentwasmadeaboutwhetherornottoallowwindturbinesatall,andthatpersonfeltstaffmaybejumpingtoconclusionsbywantingtowritecodetoregulatethemifitwasdecidedtobanthemaltogether.Therewerecommentsbothforandagainstwindturbines,andalargegroupisstillnon-committal.DirectorJosephhopesthediscussionwillhelppeoplehaveaninformeddecision.Hestatedthemoratoriumwasplacedbecausepeoplewereupsetwehadalreadyissuedseveralpermitspriortoanyregulationsbeinginplace.Peopleareacceptingofthemoratoriumanditspurpose.CommissionerHullbelievesthevisualimpactseemedtobearealprioritytothepublic.CommissionerNorrisbelievestheTownBoardwillmakethisahighpriorityandhopestheywilldraftaproblemstatementsoon.DirectorJosephstatedthatstaffhasdonealotofresearchonthistopic,andsoonwillhaveawebsitepagededicatedtothistopic.However,hedoesnotwantustobecontentwiththecurrentpresentation,andwouldliketocontinuetoaddinformationtothepageinordertoallowpeopletobeinformedandmakewell-groundeddecisions.Therebeingnofurtherbusiness,ChairKlinkadjournedthemeetingat7:10p.m.DougKlink,ChairKarenThompson,RecordingSecretary RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSRegularMeetingoftheEstesValleyBoardofAdjustmentAugust4,2009,9:00a.m.BoardRoom,EstesParkTownHallBoard:ChairChuckLevine,MembersJohnLynch,BobMcCreery,WayneNewsom,andAlSager;AlternateMemberBruceGrantAttending:ChairLevine,MembersLynch,McCreery,andNewsomAlsoAttending:DirectorJoseph,PlannerAlisonChilcoff,PlannerDaveShirk,andRecordingSecretaryThompsonAbsent:MemberAlSagerChairLevinecalledthemeetingtoorderat9:00a.m.1.PUBLICCOMMENTNone2.CONSENTAGENDAApprovalofminutesdatedJuly7,2009Itwasmovedandseconded(Newsom/McCreery)toapprovetheminutesaspresented,andthemotionpassedunanimously.3.METES&BOUNDSPARCELLOCATEDAT7209MANFORDAVENUE—Requestforavariancefrom§1.9.Etoallowconstructionofanewgrandstandabovethe30-footheightlimit.ChairLevinestatedthatthisisajointprojectbetweentheTownandEstesParkUrbanRenewalAuthority(EPURA),sinceMemberNewsomisontheEPURABoardandChairLevineisontheTownBoardtheybeenadvisedbytheTownAttorneytorecusethemselvesfromdiscussingandvotingonthisitem.ChairLevinenotedthereisaquorumpresentandtheBoardcanconsiderthisitem.PlannerChilcottreviewedthestaffreport.TheTownofEstesParkandEPURAareworkingtogethertoreplacethegrandstandsatStanleyParkFairgrounds.Theapplicant,ThorpAssociates,hasalsosubmittedaspecialreviewandlocation/extentreviewapplication,whichwillbereviewedbyPlanningCommissionandTownBoardforthereplacementofthegrandstands.PlannerChilcoffstatedtheapplicationbeingreviewedtodayisforavariancefromEstesValleyDevelopmentCode(EVDC)Section1.9.EHeight,whichestablishesamaximumheightlimitofthirty(30)feetfromexistinggrade.Therequestistoallowtheventilatingcupolasonthegrandstandstoexceedthemaximumallowableheightlimitbyfourfeetandfourinches.Themainroofofthegrandstandisproposedtobe30feetandseveninchesinheight,whichiswithintheallowableheightbasedontheslopeoftheland.ThispropertyiszonedCO—CommercialOutlyingandtheproposeduseispermittedbyspecialreviewinthiszoningdistrict.PlannerChilcottstatedthatstaffreviewedthevariancerequestforcompliancewithEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeSection3.6.C,whichincludesevaluatingwhetherornotspecialcircumstancesandpracticaldifficultyexistincomplyingwiththecodestandardsfromwhichavarianceisrequested.StafffindsthatspecialcircumstancesexistandpracticaldifficultymayresultfromstrictcompliancewithCodestandards.PlannerChilcottstatedthespecialcircumstancesarerelatedtotheuniqueuseofthebuildingasagrandstandandthegoalnotedinthestatementofintentto“maintaingoodvisibilityofthearea...forthespectators,”whileincreasingthegrandstandseatingcapacity.Seatingcapacitywillbeincreasedfromapproximately2,200seatsto2,700seats. RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSEstesValleyBoardofAdjustment2August4,20090Indeterminingpracticaldifficulty,PlannerChilcottnotedthevarianceisnotsubstantial,andthemainroofofthegrandstandcomplieswiththeheightlimits.StafffindstheessentialcharacteroftheneighborhoodcouldpotentiallybeimprovedasStanleyParkredevelops,andthenewgrandstandwillbeanimprovementindesignovertheoldgrandstand.ThenewgrandstandwillbesubjecttodesigncriteriaadoptedbytheTown.ThecupolasmayhavesomeimpactofviewsfrompropertiessouthofStanleyPark.Ingeneral,thepropertiesimmediatelysouthoftheproposedgrandstandsaremostlycommercial.Staffrecommendsapprovalofthevariancerequestwithoneconditionforaheightcertificatepriortopouringthefoundation.PublicComment:RogerThorp,Applicantstatedthecurrentgrandstandsareapproximately24.5feethighatthepeak.Themainopeningoftheproposedgrandstandisabouttwofeethigherthantheexistingstructure.Thisproposalissubjecttoarchitecturaldesigncriteria,whichestablishesminimumroofpitches.Inordertomaintaina3/12pitchandkeeptheopeninghighenoughthatpeopleinthetoprowcanseethearena,theheightoftheopeninghadtoberaised.Thiswillallowagoodviewofthearenafromallseats,andpartialviewsofthelake.Mr.Thorpstatedthecupolasserveafunctionalneedforventilationaswellasvisuallybreakingupthelongroofline.Itwasmovedandseconded(McCreery/Lynch)toAPPROVEtherequestforavariancefromEVDC§1.9.EHeighttoallowconstructionofanewgrandstandabovethe30-footheightlimitwiththefollowingcondition:CONDITION:1.Aregisteredlandsurveyorshallsetthesurveystakesforthefoundationforms.Afterthefootingsareset,andpriortopouringthefoundation,thesurveyorshallverifycompliancewiththevarianceandprovideaheightcertificate.Themotionpassed,withNewsomandLevineabstaining.4.REPORTSNone.Therebeingnofurtherbusiness,ChairLevineadjournedthemeetingat9:16a.m.ChuckLevine,ChairKarenThompson,RecordingSecretary0 CommunityDevelopmentMemoTo:MayorPinkhamandTownTrusteesFrom:BobJosephCC:HalburntandRichardsonDate:September16,2009Re:KindCoffeeupdate(552W.Elkhorn)StaffhascompletedareviewofthecurrentstatusoftheoperationsatKindCoffee(seedetailsbelow).Insummary,therehasbeennosignificantincreaseinthetimespentroastingoverthepastthreeyears.Also,theColoradoDepartmentofPublicHealthandEnvironmentfieldinspectionreportdated8/05/09demonstratesthattheroastingoperationcontinuestoadheretotheapplicableemissionstandardssetbytheState,andtheemissionspermitremainscurrentandactive.Stafffindsnoevidencetosuggestthattherehavebeenanysignificantchangestothegeneralcharacteroftheoperationofthebusinessthathaveproducedanyincreasednegativeimpactsintheneighborhoodoverthepastthreeyears.Re-visitingthe2008appealhearingatthistimecanbeexpectedtoproducethesamesetofcircumstancespresentinFebruary2008.CommentaryrecentlycirculatedbyBettyHullallegesthattherearecurrentlycodeviolationstakingplace.Sheusedtheexampleofthelotnotbeingbigenoughfortheuse.AsisthecasewithmanyolderlotsinEstesPark,thislotissmallerthantheEVDCeracodestandardsthatsetminimumsizesfornewlyplattedlots.However,likealllegallycreatedlotsnon-conformingastosize(grandfathered),thereisnovariancerequiredtoallowthecurrentusesontheproperty.WhileMs.Hullcorrectlypointsoutthatthecontrolofodorsandfumesisoneaspectofmaintainingapermittedaccessoryuse,shefailstoacknowledgethattheneighboringresidentialunitswereoriginallyconstructedinacommercialzoningdistrictandarestillsurroundedbycommercialzoning.ShegoesontoreiterateotherassertionsofvariouscodeviolationsthatwereallpreviouslyreviewedinfullbytheTownBoardin2008.TheTrusteesafterafullandcompletehearing,includingmorethananhouroftestimonyfromtheneighbors,dismissedtheseassertionsin2008.Finally,Ms.HulldidnotmeetwiththeownerofKindCoffeeorwithCommunityDevelopmentstaffpriortoissuingheropinionsinthematter,soshedidseektoverifyherclaimswiththosesources.StaffrecognizesthattheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode,asitiscurrentlywritten,requirestheexerciseofjudgmentinapplicationoftheuseclassificationprocess(seebelow).IftheTownBoardwishestoprovidemoreclarityandcertaintyinthecoderegardingcoffeeroasting,thenstaffrecommendspreparationofacoderevisiontoexpresslyincorporatethisuseintotheusetablesfoundinChaptersFourandFiveoftheEVDC,includingspecificstandardstodifferentiatebetweenallowedaccessoryandprincipleuses.Thiswouldminimizeanysecondguessinggoingforward,andwouldprovideaddedcertaintyforbusinessownersandtheirneighbors.Theexistingoperationsat552W.Elkhornwouldbegrandfatheredatthecurrentlevelofroasting. UseUpdateKindCoffeeonlyroastsbetweenthehoursof9am-5pm,M-F.2007Jan-JulyROASTINGTOTALSJan:13.25hrs/month23days34minutes/dayFeb:9.50hrs/month20days28minutes/dayMar:12.50hrs/month22days33minutes/dayApt:12.00hcs/month21days34minutes/dayMay:19.75hrs/month23days51minutes/dayJune:29.50hrs/month21days84minutes/dayJuly:31.50hrs/month22days85minutes/dayAverage49.9minuteslday2007Jan-JulyPercentageoftimespentroastingis5.93%oftotaltimeworking.2008Jan-JulyROASTINGTOTALSJan:12.75hrs/month23days33minutes/dayFeb:14.25hrs/month21days41minutes/dayMar:14hrs/month21days40minutes/dayApr:19.5hrs/month22days53minutes/dayMay:21.25hrs/month22days57minutes/dayJune:29.75hrs/month21days85minutes/dayJuly:31.50hrs/month23days81minutes/dayAverageof55.8minuteslday2008Jan-JulyPercentageoftimespentroastingis5.29%oftotaltimeworking.2009Jan-JulyROASTINGTOTALSJan:13.75hrs/month22days37minutes/dayFeb:10.50hrs/month20days31minutes/dayMar:15.25hrs/month22days41minutes/dayApr:15.75hrs/month22days42minutes/dayMay:19.75hrs/month21days56minutes/dayJune:22.00hrs/month22days60minutes/dayJuly:36.25hrs/month23days94minutes/dayAverageof51.5minuteslday2009Jan-JulyPercentageoftimespentroastingis5.57%oftotaltimeworking.Whathasbeendonetoaddresstheneighborsconcernsandwhatequipmenthasbeeninstalledtomitigatetheemissions.KindCoffeehastakenthefollowingsteps:1.RunningAB(afterburner)longerthanmanufacturerrecommendstofurtherreduceemissions•Page2 2.Replacedexhaustfan(whichblewairout)withswampcooler,whichdrawsairin3.Raisedchimneystacktwice4.Increasedretailsquarefootageandinvestedinnewsignageandadditionaloutdoorseating5.Increasedhoursopen,extendingtheseasonby5weeks.6.Promptlyscreeneddumpsterfromneighbor’sviewuponneighbor’srequestatPublicHearing7.Promptlypaintedoutdoortrimuponneighbor’srequestatPublicHearing8.Installedinteriorwindowsovercurrentwindowstoblockanyodorwhichmaybeseepingfromwindows9.Limitedroastingtimesto9-5M-F.Noroastingoneveningsorweekends.•Page3 MEMORANDUMTo:HonorableMayorBaudekandBoardofTrusteesFrom:BobJoseph,CommunityDevelOpmentDirectorDate:2-6-08SubjectKindCoffeeUseClassificationBackground:TheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodesetsforthaprocessforclassificationofusesnotspecificallynotedintheUseTables.Thefollowingcodesectionsdescribethisprocess:UsesNotListedAsPermitted.Usesnotspecificallylistedaspermittedbyrightorbyspecialreviewinaspec/Iczoningdistrict,asdepictedinUseTables4-1and4-4,areprohibitedunlesssuchuseissubsequentlypermittedpursuanttotheuseclassflcationproceduresetforthin§3.12ofthisCode,ortherezoning/amendmentproceduresetforthin§3.3ofthisCode.§3.12USECLASSIFICATIONREQUESTSA.PurposeandApplicability.1.Theuseclass/IcationssetforthinChapter4,“ZoningDistricts,”anddefinedinChapter13,“Definitions,“describeone(1)ormoreuseshavingsimilarcharacteristics,butdonotlisteveryuseoractivitythatmayappropriatelyfallwithintheclassflcation.ThisSectionshallapplytodetermineallquestionsordisputeswhetheraspecflcuseisdeemedtobewithinauseclassUlcationpermittedinazoningdistrict.2.TheprovisionsofthisSectionshaltnotapplytopermitanyspecIcusethatisexpresslyprohibitedinazoningdistrict.3.IfpursuanttothisSection,aspecj/Icusecannotbeclearlydeterminedtobeinausectassficationpermittedintheapplicablezoningdistrict,suchusemaybeincorporatedintothezoningregulationsbyaCodeAmendment,asprovidedin§3.3above.B.ProceduresforUseClassjficationRequest.TheprocedureforanapplicationtodetermineauseclassUlcationshallbeasfollows:1.Step1:Pre-AppticationConference.Apre-applicationconferenceisvoluntaryforuseclassjficationrequests.2.Step2.StaffReviewandAction.Withinthirty(30)daysfromthedateacompleteapplicationissubmnittecltheStaffshall:(a)reviewtheapplicationaccordingtothestandardssetforthinthisSection;(b)consultwiththeTownorCountyAttorneysandotherstaffasnecessary;and(c)makeafinaldeterminationastowhetherthesubjectuseshallbedeemedtobewithinause•Page4 classUIcationsetforthinthisCodeandwhethersuchuseshouldheallowedintheapplicablezoningdistrict.3.Appeals.AppealsfromtheStaff’sdeterminationonauseclassificationrequestshallbemadetotherespectiveBoards.4.formofDetermination.AllfinaldeterminationsbyStaffortheBoardsshallbeprovidedtotheApplicantinwritingandshallbefiledintheofficialrecordofuseclassUlcationdeterminations.C.StaitdardsforReview.Thefollowingconsiderationsshallbeusedtodçterminewhatclassflcationauseisinandwhetheritisappropriatetoallowsuchuseasaprinct,aluseintheapplicablezoningdistrict.1.Theactualorprojectedcharacteristicsofthesubjectusecomparedtothestatedcharacteristicsofeachuseclassificationallowedinthezoningdistrict(cee§13.2,“UseClassfications/SpecficUseDefinitionsandExamples’);2.Therelativeamountofsiteareaorfloorspaceandequtmnentdevotedtotheuse;3.Relativeamountsofsalesfromthesubjectusecomparedtootherpermitteduses;4.Therelativenumberofemployeesineachuse;5.Hoursofoperation;6.Buildingandsitearrangement;7.Vehiclesusedwiththeuse;8.Therelativenumberofvehicletripsgeneratedbytheuse;9.Signsexpectedinconjunctionwiththeuse;10.Howtheuseadvertisesitselfii.Whethertheuseislikelytobefoundindependentofotherusesonthesite;12.Anyotherpotentialimpactsofthesubjectuserelativetootherspecificusesincludedintheclassificationandpermittedintheapplicablezoningdistrict;and13.WhetherthesubjectuseisconsistentwiththestatedintentandpurposesofthisCodeandthezoningdistrictinwhichitistobelocated:StafffollowedthisprocessasrequiredbytheCodeSectionscitedabove.Specifically,staffusedthestandardsforreviewcriteriatoarriveatadeterminationthattheKindCoffeebusinessisanalloweduseintheCOcommercialzoningdistrictasfollows:UseClassificationBusiness:KindCoffeeAddress:552W.ElkhornZoningDistrict:CO,CommercialOutlyingD.StandardsforReview.Thefollowingconsiderationsshallbeusedtodeterminewhatclassificationauseisinandwhetheritisappropriatetoallowsuchuseasaprincipaluseintheapplicablezoningdistrict:•Page5 1.Theactualorprojectedcharacteristicsofthesubjectusecomparedtothestatedcharacteristicsofeachuseclassificationallowedinthezoningdistrict(see§13.2,“UseClassifications/SpecificUseDefinitionsandExamples”);Stafffinding:TypicalofRetailandSmall-scaleWholesalesales,Office,andBrewPub2.Therelativeamountofsiteareaorfloorspaceandequipmentdevotedtotheuse;Stafffinding:Approximatelyretail,%office,%roastingandstorage3.Relativeamountsofsalesfromthesubjectusecomparedtootherpermitteduses;(notavailable).4.Therelativenumberofemployeesineachuse;Stafffinding:typicalofretail5.Hoursofoperation;variesseasonally,Stafffinding:typicalofretailandoffice6.Buildingandsitearrangement;Stafffinding:typicalofretailandoffice7.Vehiclesusedwiththeuse;Stafffinding:typicalofretail8.Therelativenumberofvehicletripsgeneratedbytheuse;Stafffinding:typicalofretail9.Signsexpectedinconjunctionwiththeuse;Stafffinding:typicalofretail10.Howtheuseadvertisesitself;Stafffinding:typicalofretail11.Whethertheuseislikelytobefoundindependentofotherusesonthesite;Stafffinding:notapplicableinthiscase12.Anyotherpotentialimpactsofthesubjectuserelativetootherspecificusesincludedintheclassificationandpermittedintheapplicablezoningdistrict;andStafffinding:typicalofretail13.WhetherthesubjectuseisconsistentwiththestatedintentandpurposesofthisCodeandthezoningdistrictinwhichitistobelocated.Stafffinding:RetailandWholesaleusesareallowedasprincipleuseSummaryStaffFinding:RetailFoodandBeverageSalesisalistedpermitteduse.Small-scaleWholeSaleSalesandDistributionisalistedpermitteduse.Officeisa•Page60 listedpermitteduse.CoffeeRoastingissimilartoaBrewery(alistedpermittedaccessoryuse).KindCoffeeisverysimilartotheselistedpermittedusesconsideringalloftherequiredstandardsofreviewlistedabove.RequiredTownBoardACTION:Asnotedinsection3.12B.3AppealsthestafffindingcanbeappealedtotheTownBoardofTrustees.Thehearingofthisappealshouldfocusontheprescribedcodeprocedureassetoutabove.Anymotiontooverturnthestaffdeterminationshouldidentifyaspecificerrorinthestafffindings.Amotiontoupholdthestafffindingscanbesostated.ELKHORNPLAZACONDIMINIONASSOCIATION540-550WESTELKHORNAVEEstesParkColorado,80517APPEALPOSITIONSTATEMENT•Page7 INTRODUCTIONThisisanappealfromanEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentstaffdecisiontoallowKindCoffeeCompanytobeinvolvedinamanufacturingprocessat552W.ElkhornAvenueinaCommercialOutlyingZoningDistrict.A.Thepropertyat552W.ElkhomoccupiedbyKindCoffee,iszonedasCOorCommercialOutlying.ThepropertysouthofKindCoffeeisownedbytheElkhornPlazaCondominiumAssociation,andthepropertytotheimmediatewestisalsoownedbytheElkhornPlazaCondominiumAssociationandiszonedCommercialOutlying.Historically,fromdocumentsthatwereprovidedbytheTownofEstesPark,atsomepointintimetherewasanapplicationmadeand,reviewedbytheEstesParkPlanningandZoningstaffandasaresulttherewasaUseClassificationforthebusinessknownasKindCoffeeat552WestElkhornAve.(ExhibitA).Thisappealrelatestothatuseclassificationdetermination,whichbasicallyallowsamanufacturingprocess(whereincoffeebeansareroasted),whichviolatestheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode.Also,therewasadocumentprovidedrelativeto“ARiverandSideYardvariancedatedJune5,2006(ExhibitB).Thisseven(7)pagedocumentisreferredtointhispresentationbecausesomeoftheinformationgleanedrelativetotheobjectionsoftheappellant,ElkhornPlazaCondominiumAssociation,isderivedfromthatvariancerecord.BothofthesedocumentsaregoingtobereferredtointhisappealItshouldbenotedthatnomembersoftheElkhornPlazaCondominiumAssociationorownersthereofreceivedanyinformationrelativetothisvariance(ExhibitB)priortothegrantingofthevariance,orthestaffdecisiontoallowthemanufacturingprocessreferredto[ExhibitA]priortothatdecision.StaffReplyThevariancegrantedbiF&T1in2006(toallowrT4quarefootcoicretelanthngatthebackdoor)isnotnowsubjecttoappealbeforetheTownBoardThedecisiontograntthisvariancehasnobearingontheuseclassificationthatisthesubjectofthecurrentappeaLSECTIONIA.Chapter4oftheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode(EVDC)dealswith,inpart,non-residentialzoning(ExhibitC).1.Section4.4(2)(b)(EVDC)statesthatCO—OutlyingCommercialZoningDistrict.‘ThiszoningdistrictisestablishedtoencouragethedevelopmentofawidevarietyofcommercialandretailusesalongthemajorcorridorentrywaysintothevalleyandthetownofEstesPark.Thiszoningdistrictisestablishedtoimplementthe“commercial”and“commercial-recreation”futurelandusecategoriesrecommendedinthecomprehensiveplan.Thisdistrictshouldaccommodatethemajorityofthelarger,freestandingcommercialandretailbuildingstomeetfuturedemandinthecommunity.”B.ExhibitDisalsoattached,whichisthedensityanddimensionstandardsfornon-residentialzoningdistricts.ThenumberofexemptionsthatweregrantedtoKindCoffeeCompanywereratherremarkableandatedescribedbriefly.Forinstance,underCOlotsfrontinganarterialistobe40,000sq.ft.Thesquarefootageofthispropertydoesnotcomeclosetothat.Lotsfrontingarterialsmustbe200feetwide,thisfrontageis157.39feetwide.Frontfootageof25footsetbackminimumwithsideyardsetbackof15feet.•Page8 StaffReply:Thedimensionalstandardsreferredtoaboveapplyonlytonewlysubdividedlotscreatedsubsequentto2000underthenewcode.Thelotandstructureinquestionbothpre-datetheadoptionofthesestandardsandisalegallotofrecordthatisexemptfromthesestandards.Thepropertyinquestionmaybeoccupiedforanyuseallowedunderthecurrentzoningregardlessofthesedimensional•nonconformities.Furihennore,thesedimensionalnon-conformitiesdonotpreventachangefromonepermittedusetoanotherpermitteduse.InterestinglyenoughPlanningandDevelopmentapprovedavariancefortheriverandsideyardsetbackforKindCoffeeinJuneof2006(ExhibitB).ExhibitBstates,‘theproposedloadingareaalsoencroachesintothe15footminimumrequiredsideyardsetback.”Thedocumentsquotes,“thePetitionerrequeststhevariancetoEVDCsection7.11.N.2.b,whichstates,‘aloadingdockshallnotbelocatedinarequiredsetback.Inadditionstreetsideloadingareasshallbesetbackatleast70feetfromthestreetpropertylineor110fromthestreetcenterline.”StaffReply:Thevariancegrantedbystaffin2006isnotnowsubjecttoappealbeforetheTownBoardatthistime.ThedecisiontograntthisvariancehasnobearingontheuseclassificationinquestionthatisthesolesubjectbfthecurrentappeaLAnexaminationoftheimprovementsurveywouldshowthatthebuildingitselfisonly17feetfromthepropertyline.Thenew6x12concreteslabclearlyencroachesonthesideyardpropertysetback.A6footwideslabwouldseemtobe,atbest,an11footsetbackratherthantherequired15footsetback.Thisvariancewasgrantedtoallowaloadingdockforreceivingandshippingasaresultofamanufacturingprocess.StaffReply:Thevariancegrantedbystaffin2006IsnotnowsubjecttoappealbeforetheTownBoardatthistime.Thedecisiontograntthisvariancehasnobearingontheuseclassificationinquestionthatisthesolesub)ecofthecurrentappeaLSECTIONIITheuseclassificationdocumentprovided(ExhibitA)referstothestandardsofreview.B.Accordingtotheuseclassificationdocument,the“PlanningandZoningstaffoutlinedstandardsforreviewandthenmadethestafffindingretailfoodandbeveragesaleisapermitteduse,small-scalewholesalesalesanddistributionisapermitteduse.Officeisapermitteduse.Coffeeroastingissimilartoabrewpubandthisispermittedasanaccessoryuse.C.Table4-4(EVDC)(ExhibitC)coversthepermittedusesinnon-residentialzoningdistricts.A“pdesignationispermittedbyright,an“s’designationispermittedbyspecialreviewanda“-“isprohibited.Thestaffmadethefindingthatretailfoodandbeveragesaleisapermitteduse.Unfortunately,table4.4doesnothaveasectionforretailfoodandbeveragesales.StaffReply:Thisstatementisinerror.Table4.4specificallyidentifiesEating/DrinkingEstablishmentsasapenniftedprincipaluseintheCOzoningdistrictTable4.4alsospecificallyidentifiesFood/BeverageSalesasapermittedprincipaluseintheCOzoningdistrictUnderretailestablishments(ExhibitD),thechartlistsretailestablishmentslargeandallotherretailestablishments.Thereappearstobealimitationtosaleofproductsmanufacturedorproducedonthesubjectpremisesandalimitationthatnomorethan15%oftheprincipalbuildingsgrossfloorareashallbedevotedtoretailspace.Accordingtotheuseclassification•Page9 standardforreview(ExhibitA)paragraph2,therelativeamountofsiteareaorfloorspaceandequipmentdevotedtotheuse;isapproximately¼retail,¼office,¼roastingandstorage.Clearlyretailat25%isinexcessofthe15%limitStaffReplyThestandardsreferredtoabovearefoundinTable52AccessoryUsesPenniftedinNon-Residentialzoningdistn4Thespecificnotationsinthistablearecrossreferencedtosections51Gand5hesecodesectionsspecificallypertainonlytoaccessoryuseslocatedintheA-AccdlThnodationszoningdistrictorthe0-officeandI-IindustrialdistrictsAssuch,thesecodereferenceshavenobearingwhatsoeveronthesubjectpropertythatislocateIintheCOzoningdistrict.D.Table13.2(ExhibitE)alsotalksabouteating/drinkingestablishmentsandfood/beveragesales.TheUseClassificationStandardforReview(ExhibitA),paragraph1referstoc(13)(2),“Uses,Classifications,SpecificUseDefinitionandExamples.”Definition17iseating/drinkingestablishment.17(a)(ExhibitE)hasageneraldefinition,“retailbusinessesservingpreparedfoodorbeveragesforconsumptiononoroffthepremises.17(b)(2)talksaboutarestaurantwhichis“anestablishmentwheretheprincipalbusinessisthesaleoffoodandbeveragesinareadytoconsumestatewherefermentedmaltbeverages,malt,specialmalt,andvinousandspirituousliquorsmaybeproducedonthepremisesasanaccessoryuse.”Itisdifficulttoseewhere,asaneatingordrinkingestablishment,theKindCoffeeoperationfitsintoaspecificdefinitionasaretailfoodandbeveragesales.Thestafffindingstatesthat“coffeeroastingissimilartoabrewpubandthisispermittedasanaccessoryuseretailingsmallscalewholesaleistheprinciple.Yet,retailtakesup¼ofthespaceandtheroastingandstoragetakeup¼ofthespace,withanofficetakingup¼ofthespace,withnospaceallocatedforwholesalesales.Inreality,onallocationofspace,theroasting,storageandwholesalingistheprimaryuseandretailisanaccessoryuse,evenallocating¼oftheofficespacetoretailand%totoasting,storageandwholesaling,roasting,storageandwholesalingusemoteroom,thantheretail.StaffReplyThecodedoesnotsetforthspaceallocationasthesolegoverningcriteriaforidentifyingtheprincipaluseofthepropertyThepnncipaluseofthispropertyisbestjudgedbyweighingtheallocationoftimespentinpursuitofthevariousactiwtiesassociatedwiththebusinessItisimportanttonotethatcoffeeroastingisperformedlessthanfivehoursperweek(orapproximately6%ofthetotaltimethebuildingisoccupiedinactiveuseofanykindThereforecoffeeroastingcannotbeconsideredtheprincipaluseoftheproperty.Thehoursofuseofthepropertyasaretailbusinessandasofficesupportingtheretailbusinessesfarexceedthehoursofroastingoperetions.Notonlybyfloorspace,butbyactualuse,theKindCoffeefacilityat552W.ElkhornAvenueisopenforretailapproximately3-4monthsperyear.Theothereight(8)monthsitisusedonlyasaroasting/wholesale/storageareaandtherefore,doesnotfitwithintheprovisions.Inreality,thecoffeetoasting,storageandshippingisdone12monthsperyearwhiletheretailstoreisopen3-4monthsperyear.Againthecoffeeroastingandstorageistheprimaryuseandnottheaccessoryuse.(SeephotographsJ-1andJ-2).Retailisinfacttheaccessoryuse.Anecdotally,IwenttoKindCoffeeinthelatesummerof2006,IknewthattheEastElkhomstorehadwirelessinternetandIwastryingtodecidewhetherornottoputwirelessinternetinmycondominiumandwantedtoknowwhetherornottheyweregoingtohavewirelessinternetIcoulduseratherthanputoneinmycondominium.Iwastoldbytheemployeethattheywerenotgoingtohavethewirelessinternetbecausetheretailsellingofcoffeewasonlyawayofgettingaroundthezoningordinancetoallowtheroastingoperation.AttachedasExhibitFisalettertotheEstesParkPlanningandZoningDepartmentdatedOctober5,2006.ThesameinformationwasrelayedbyanemployeeofKindCoffeetoRobertAyresandotherpropertyownersin2007.•PagelO D.Table5.2(EVDC)(ExhibitE)referstoaccessoryusespermittedinthenon-residentialzoningdistricts.Theproductionoffermentedmaltbeverages,malt,specialmalt,andvinousandspirituousliquors(:pubispermittedbutispermittedasanaccessorytoapermittedrestaurantuseonly.)Belowthatisthereferencetorestaurants,bars,newsstands,giftshops,clubs,managerialofficesandlounges.ItisagainpermittedinCO.butonlyallowedwheninsidetheprincipalbuildingcontainingapermittedprincipalhotel,motel,resort,lodgeormaiorentertainmenteventfacilityuses.StaffReplyThestandardsreferredtoabovearefoundinTable5-2AccessoiyUsesPermittedinNon-ResidentialzoningthstnctsThespecificnotationsinthistablearecrossreferencedtosectIons51Gand51JThesecodesectionsspecificallypertainonlytoaceessoiyuseslocatedintheA-Accom4todationszoningdistrictorthe0-officeand14industrialdistrictsAssuch,thesecodereferenceshavenobearingwhatsoeveronthesubjectpropertythjislocatedintheCOzoningdistrict.Basedonthesedefinitionsthestafffindsthatcoffeeroastingissimilartoabrewpubandthatitispermittedasanaccessoryuse.ItisnotpermittedasanaccessoryuseintheKindCoffeelocationat552WestElkhornAvenueasitispermittedasanaccessorytoapermittedrestaurantuseonly.Beforeacoffeeroastingfacilityisalloweditmustbeanaccessorytoapermittedrestaurantuse.F.Section13.3,EVDC,paragraph5definesaccessoryuse.‘Accessoryuseshallmeanauseoflandorabuildingthatiscustomarilyandclearlyincidentalandsubordinatetotheprincipaluseofthelandorbuildingandthatisordinarilylocatedonthesamesiteorlotassuchprincipaluse.”G.TheUseClassification(ExhibitA)paragraphA.2.shows%oftheallottedfloorspaceandequipmentisdevotedtoroastingandstorage.Plustheretailstoreisopenonly3-4monthsayearwhileroasting,storageandwholesalingisa12monthoperation.H.IwoulddirectyourattentiontothedocumentsfromtheKindCoffeewebsite,ExhibitK.Thefirstpageofthatexhibittalksabout“asmallcoffeeshopandroasteryintheheartoftheRockyMountians,”andstates,“Aswebegindabblinginthewholesalebusiness,theroastingdemandssoonoutgrewoursmall5poundDiedrichroastersowedecidedtomovetheroasterintoawarehouseandduringtheprocess,boughtabiggertoaster.”Theyfurtherstate,“Withasteadygrowingweb-presenceandgoodword-of-mouthadvertising,wenowshipdailyfromourwarehouse.”OnthesecondpageofExhibitK,thetalkabouttheirshop,stating,“There’sacoffeeshoponthecornerindowntownEstesPark,”and,“Wewelcomeourgueststodiscoveranoriginalcoffeeshopfulloflight,color,conversationandbeautifularomasfrombehindthebar,”and,“Weprovidefreewirelessinternetaccessforlaptops,orlumponourcomputersforasmallfee.”You’llnote,amongotherthings,thatthereisnoreferencetothestoreorcoffeeshopat552WestElkhornAye,whichisthesubiecthere.Thereasonforthatisthatlocationisthiermanufacturingandwarehouseoperation.I’mdirectingyourattentiontopagethreeofExhibitK,itstates,“butbeginslongbeforethebeansarriveatour1,000sguarefootroasteryinEstesPark,Colorado.”Thenitgoesontostate,“Burlapsacksofrawbeans,stillintheirgreenstage,arriveatourwarehousefreshandreadytoroast.UsingaSivetz,ahotairroasterpoweredbytwoburnersandmultiplefans,weareabletoroast200poundsofcoffeeperhour.”YouwouldthinkthatifKindCoffeewaslegitimatelyoperatingaretailsalesshopoutofthisproperty,ratherthanamanufacturing,warehouseandshippingprocess,thattheywouldatleastmentionthattheyhavetwocoffeeshops,onelocated“OnthecornerindowntownEstesPark,”andonelocatedattheirWestElkhornAvenueaddress.Itisveryclearthatthemanufacturingthatgoesonhereisprimarilyamanufacturingandwarehousingprocess,whichtheyclaimtheyareshippingfromdaily,andtheyshipdailyfromtheirwarehouse.Thisisclearlynotanaccessoryuse,itistheprimaryuseanditviolatestheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode,aswellastheUseDeterminationbythestaff.•Page11 SECTIONIIIA.TheStaff(ExhibitA,paragraph2)talksaboutretail,officeandstorageandtheninparagraph13bringsinretailandwholesaleusesallowedasaprincipleuse.Table4-4(ExhibitC)talksaboutpermittedusefornon-residentialzoningdistrict.Referencingwarehousingandstorage.Limitedwarehousingandstorageisnotautomaticallypermittedbutpermittedbyspecialreview.AsfaraswarehousingandstoragegoesinCO,itisnotpermittedonlotsabuttinganarterialstreetorhighway.Thispropertyabutshighway34/ElkhornAvenue,whichisanarterialstreetorhighway.Soinfactthisoperationisnotpermittedatthislocation.B.TheKindCoffeewebsiteandactualpracticeofusingthepropertyinquestionisasawarehouseandamanufacturingprocess.WarehousingisnotpermittedonanarterialstreetinCommercialOperationsZoningandthisisclearlyaviolationoftheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode.ThisprocessshouldonlybeconductedinaCHorheavycommercialzoning.StaffReply.The1,000s.1buildingthatKindCoffeenowoccupieswasformerlyusedasprofessionalofficespace’NoexpansionofthestructurewasneededtoaccommodatethechangeofusewhenKindCoffeemovedintothestructure.Itisagrossexaggerationtodescribethisbuildingasawarehouse.Theelementofstoragethatdoesoccupy500squarefeetofthebuildingissimilartothestoragespacethatiouldbeassociatedwitharestaurant,orforthatmatteranyotherretailmerchandisinguse.C.Infact,whatisbeingconductedatthelocationisCH(ExhibitC),heavycommercialzoning,whichreads,‘thiszoningdistrictisintendedtoprovideforheavycommercialusesincludingvehiclerepair,constructiontradesandbulkgoodsretailing.ItshallbelimitedtoareaswithintheEstesValleythatalreadycontainsomeofthesetypesofheavycommercialuses,andshallnotincludeareasfrontingthevalley’shighwaysorarterialstreets.Permittedusesshallincludeutilityfacilitiesandinstallation,repairservices,bulkstorageandlimitedmanufacturing.ManufacturingisdefinedinBlack’sLawDictionary:manufacture,n.theprocessoroperationofmakingwaresoranymaterialsproducedbyhand,bymachinery,orbyotheragency:anythingmadefromrawmaterialsbythehand,bymachinery,orbyart.JonesBros.Companyv.Underkoffler,D.C.Pa.16fSupp.729730.Theproductionofarticlesforusefromrawmaterialorpreparedmaterialsbygivingsuchmaterialsnewforms,qualities,propertiesorcombinations,whetherbyhand,laborormachines.Cain’sCoffeeCompany.TheCityofMuskogee,171Okl635,44p2d.5052.D.TheprimaryactivitiestakingplaceatKindCoffeearetheroasting,packagingandstorageandwholesaleofcoffee,transformingitfromrawcoffeebeanstoroastedcoffeebeans.ThisisclearlyamanufacturingprocessandispermittedtobeconductedinaCHheavycommercialzoningdistrict,notinoutlyingcommercialdistricts.Itisalsotheprincipleusenottheaccessoryuse.StaffReply:ThecodespecificallylistsBrewPubsasapemiifteduseintheCOdistrict.Anexaminationofthevolumeofstorageandlargemechanicalequipmentassociatedwithamicro-brewbusinessliketheEstesParkBreweryclearlydemonstratesthattheintentofthecodeistopermitthiskindofusedespitetheelementof“manufacturing”associatedwiththebusiness.Infactitwouldbedifficulttofindaresortcommunityanywherethathasrelegatedeithermicro-breweriesorboutiquecoffeeroasterstotheirindustrialdistricts.Tothecontrary,theseusesarehighlyvaluedinthrivingdowntownsacrossthecounty.Residentsandvisitorsnowexpecttofindthemaspartofanactivedowntownexperience,andtheaspectofspecialty,orboutiqueproductionofauniquelocalbrandenhancestheimageofthedowntown.•Pagel20 E.UnderSection13.2,UseClassifications,SpecificUseDefinitionsandExamples,Definition29(ExhibitL)relatestoindustry.UnderIndustry(General)itstates,“Productsmaybefinishedorsemi-finishedandaregenerallymadeforthewholesalemarketfortransfertootherplantsortoorderforFirmsorConsumers.Goodsaregenerallynotdisplayedorsoldonsite,butifso,theyaresubordinatepartofsales.Relativelyfewcustomerscometothemanufacturingsite.”ThisdefinitionfitstheKindCoffeeOperationtoa“1’.Ofcourseindustriesbelongintheheavycommercialzoningandnotinthecommercialoutlying.Again,thisisaviolationoftheCOZoningasthisseemstoclearlydefinewherethismanufacturingplantandwholesaledistributionplantshouldbe.F.Section5.1(5)dealswithSpecificUseStandard.Thissectioncontainsregulationsthatapplytospecificusesorclassesofuses.(ExhibitG).G.Paragraph“s”,WarehousingandStorage;WholesaleSalesandDistribution.(ExhibitG),providesunderparagraph1thatallwholesaling,distributionandstorageofmaterialsandequipment,exceptvehiclesusedfortransportingthewarehousedproducts,shallbeconductedwithinatotallyenclosedbuilding.PhotographJ6showsbasicallytheshippingordistributionareaandinfacttheareajustinfrontofthatbrownboxpartiallydepictsthe6x12slab,asdoesphotographJ7.J7isaviewofwhatappearstobeaswampcoolertypeairconditioner,whichwehavehadthepleasureoflookingatformostofthesummerandsofarallofthewinter.Thisphotoalsodepictsthedoorthatwasadded.PhotographJ8isanotherviewofthebuildingshowingtheextendedchimneytheyhaveaddedtotrytoalleviateeithersomeofthenoiseissuesorodorissues.PhotoJ9isacleardepictionoftheslabthatwasaddedandtakenfromthefrontofthestoreonJanuary15,2008.ExhibitJ.9depictsthecartusedtomovepallets,whichisoutsideallthetime.Manyitemsarestoredoutsideofthebuilding.ParagraphG2providesthatvehiclesusedfortransportingthewarehousedproductsshallbescreenedfromviewfromallneighboringpropertiesandfrominternalandexternalstreetswithaminimum6footsolidmasonryorwoodfencingandlandscaping,bermsandlandscaping,orotherapprovedcomparablescreening.Whenloadingvehicles,thevehiclesarenotscreenedfromtheneighboringpropertytothesouthortothewest.Aweather-wornboxhasbeenleftoutbytheloadingdockformonths(PhotosJ6,7,8).StaffRepty:ThevolumeofcoffeehandledatthissiteissomodestthattheownerofKindCoffeecommonlyusesherowncartoloadandtransportthebeansHeavytrucks,asnormallyassociatedwithwholesaleproductionandwarehousing,rarelywsitthesiteThereisnospacefortruckstobackuptothedooraswouldcertainlybethecasewithawarehouseloadingdockPhotographJ10showstheviewfromthepresenter’sdeck.SECTIONIVA.TheneighborstotheSouthistheElkhornPlazaCondominiumAssociation.Therearetwocondominiumbuildingswithsevenunitsinoneandeightunitsintheother.TheCondominiumAssociationalsoownsthepropertythatisdirectlytothewestofKindCoffee.ApparentlytheoriginalbuildersofthecomplexweregoingtoputathirdbuildinginasaBuildingC,whichneverdiddevelop.ExhibitB,paragraphIV,discussesstafffindingsrelativetothevariance.ItisinterestingthatthequestionsaskedisnotconsideredintheUseClassificationfoundbythestaffinExhibitA.QuestionparagraphIV(2)(c)asksthequestion,“whethertheessentialcharacteroftheneighborhoodwillbesubstantiallyalteredorwhetheradjoiningropertieswouldsufferasubstantialdetrimentasaresultofthevariance.ItistheCondominiumAssociation’spositionthatthecharacterofthisneighborhoodissubstantiallyalteredand•Page13 Isuffersasubstantialdetrimentbytheallowanceofthisroasting,manufacturing,warehousinganddistributioncenterbeinglocatedat552WestElkhornAvenue.B.Theroastingcreatesasickeningodorcomparabletoburntcoffeeandisoftenreferredtoastheburnttoastsmell.Duringtheroastingprocess,attimes,itmakesitvirtuallyimpossiblefortheownerstositontheirdeckandenjoytheFallRiverasitrushesbytheirhome.Atmanytimestheroastingodorissostrongthatevengoinginsideandshuttingthedoorswillnotkeeptheobnoxiousodorout.Ithassubstantiallyaffectedthequietandpeacefulenjoymentofourpropertybynotallowingusthefulluseofourcondominiumsandourdecks.Alsotheburntcoffeeodorpermeatesthecondominiumswhentheyareclosedupanditistrappedinthecondominiums.Whenanownerorguestcomestovisitontheweekendsthecondominiumsnormallyhavetobeairedoutbeforetheycanbeenjoyed.StaffReplyTheColoradoDepartmentofPublicHealthandEnvironment(AirPollutionControlDivision)isresponsibleforregulatingandenforcingairqualitystandardsinthiscaseBoutiquecoffeeroastingisnowsocommonthattheDepartmenthasadoptedstandardsspecificallytailoredtoaddressemissionsfromcoffeeroastingTheDivisionkasInspectedtheoperationat552WElkhomandhasfoundtheoperationtobefullycot:pliantwithalloftheapplicableStatestandards,C.Theobnoxiouswhineintheroastingprocessisloud,irritatingandoffensiveandalsointerfereswithourpeacefulenjoymentanduseofourproperty.D.Thesmellandnoiseisnotonlypersonallyoffensive,butmembersofourAssociation,includingapresenter,havebecomenauseatedduetothestrongsmell.E.Thenoiseproblemissignificant.ItshouldbeunderstoodthattheroastingnoiseissubstantiallydifferentthanthatproducedbytheFallRiver.APoliceOfficertakingnoisereadingsfromourdeckwithouttheroastingprocessdeterminedthattheriveritselfwasabovethenoiseordinanceatthattime(ExhibitH,lastpage).However,theriverisasoothing,relaxingsoundandoncethewhiningofthemanufacturingprocessstartsitbecomesanirritating,offensivesound.F.Thisownerdoesnotunderstandwhyiftheriveritselfisabovethenoiseordinancewhywoulditbeacceptabletoexacerbatetheconditionbyallowinganoffensive,loud,whiningsoundduringmanufacturingthatisclearlyabovetheordinance.InspiteofthePoliceOfficer’sreport,atcertaintimesoftheyearthewhiningistotallyoffensive.Infact,theofficersreportclearlyshowsthattheroastingprocesselevatesthenoisebeyondstatutorystandards(ExhibitH).G.Theneighborhoodhasbeenalteredsubstantiallybythismanufacturingprocess.Wearenolongerabletositonourdeckatanytime,dayornight,andenjoythebeautifulColoradosceneryandthewonderfulsoothingsoundsoftheFallRiver.Wenowhavewhatappearstobetheonlymanufacturingprocesslocatedinourentireendoftown.H.Nowourenjoymentofourproperty,theriverandthesceneryiscontingentuponthewhimsofKindCoffeeandtheirveryirritatingandobnoxiousroastingactivity.ThenoiseandsmellnotonlyaffectsourselvesbutaffectsourguestsandtherenterswithinthebuildingsastheKindCoffeeroastingoperatingadverselyandsubstantiallyaffectstheenjoymentofourproperty.Somerentershaveevenindicatedthattheywouldnotcontinuetorentbecauseoftheoffensivesmellandnoisefromtheoperation.J.AcomplaintwasapparentlymadetotheEstesParkPoliceDepartmentrelativetothenoiseandodoremanatingfromKindCoffee.TheCodeEnforcementOfficer,AndrewHart,madean•Pagel4 incidentreporttotheEstesParkPoliceDepartment.Itisinterestingthatthereport(ExhibitH)doesnotstatewhofiledthecomplaint,butliststhreewitnesses.K.ApparentlyitwasnottakenintoconsiderationbythePlanningandZoningstaffthattherewasnoiseandodorassociatedwiththeKindCoffeetoastingoperation.However,itisclearthatPlanningandZoningknewaboutitbecauseofpersonalstatementsmadebyAdministrator,RobertJoseph,whoadmittedtoatleast2ownersthattherewasastrongodorthatemanatefromthecoffeetoastingoperationfrompreviouslocations.L.Attachedarerelevantportionsof8.06EstesParkMunicipalCode(ExhibitI).Section8.06.01hasalistofdefinitionsandamongthosearethedefinitionofunreasonablenoise:unreasonablenoisemeansanysoundofsuchlevelanddurationastobeortendtobeinjurioustohumanhealthorwelfare,orwhichwouldunreasonablyinterferewithenioymentoflifeorpropertythroughoutthetownorinanyportionsthereof,butexcludesallaspectsoftheemployer-employeerelationshipconcerninghealthandsafetyhazardswithintheconfinesofaplaceofemployment.M.Section8.06.020unreasonablenoiseprohibitedandstates:nopersonshallmake,continueorcausetobemadeorcontinuedanyunreasonablenoise;andnopersonshallknowinglypermitsuchnoiseuponanypremisesorenteruponanymotorvehicleowned,possessedordrivenbysuchpersonsorundersuchpersonscontroloroperation.Forpurposesofthissection,membersofthePoliceDepartmentareempoweredtomakeaprimafaciedeterminationastowhetheranoiseisunreasonable.N.Section8.06.030ismaximumpermissiblenoiselevels.UnderparagraphAitstates:anoisemeasuredorregisteredinthemannerprescribedin8.06.030fromanysource,atalevelwhichisinexcessofdB(a)establishedforthetimeperiodandzoningdistrictslistedinthissection,isherebydeclaredtobeanoisedisturbanceandisunlawful.Thechartunder8.06.030(a)liststheCommercialOutlying(CO)maximumdB(a)from7a.m.to8p.m.is60andfrom8p.m.to7a.m.is55.ExhibitH,whichisattachedhastwoattachments.Onepageshowsthe15differentlocationswheresoundwasmeasuredandthesecondpageshowsmeasurementsapparentlywhenroastingwasconductedon:(a)September21,2007,(b)September26,2007,(c)September27,2007,andtheaveragewasshownforthosethreedatesandthennotroasting,whichapparentlymeansthatthosemeasurementsweretakenwhenKindCoffeewasnotroastingonSeptember27,2007.Atlocationno.5,whichisrightnexttothewaterfallandatlocationno.6,whichiswestofthewaterfall,therewasaconsistentmeasurementinexcessoftherequirements.However,atlocationno.9,whichthepresenterbelievesisonhisdeckornearhisdeck(photographJ10),onSeptember27,2007whennotroastingthemeasurementwasbelowthedecibellevelat56.4andwhenroastingonthatdateitwasabovethedecibellevelat64.3.Thisisalmosta9pointincreaseinthemeasurement.Onpriorroastingdays,on(a)and(b)thelevelwasabovetheestablishedlevelandshouldhavebeendeclaredanoisedisturbance.Thesameresultsshowforlocationno.10,whichappearstobethefirstfloorofthepresenter’scondominiumbuilding.Thesameresultswereobtainedatlocationsno.13,no.14andno.15withno.14beingMr.Ayerscondominiumandagainno.9beingtheBailey’scondominium.With7ofthe15measurementlocationsshowingexcessivenoiseand7ofthe12ontheElkhornPlazaCondominium’ssideoftherivershowingexcessivenoisethePoliceOfficermadethedeterminationthattheambientnoiseresultingfromtheroastingproductiondoesnotconstituteanunreasonablenoisesource.Ontheotherhand,thecodeitselfspecifically,under8.06.30,statesthatanoisemeasuredorregisteredinthemannerprovidedinsection8.06.030fromanysourceatanylevelwhichisinexcessofthedB(a)establishedforthetimeperiodandthezoningdistrictlistedinthissectionisherebydeclaredtobeanoisedisturbanceand•Page15 unlawful.Althoughperplexing,onesensesanappearanceofimproprietyinthatthecodeenforcementofficerisadesigneeoftheplanningandzoningdepartmentdirector,whosestaffmadethefavorable‘UseDetermination”weareappealing.Staff.Reply:Thequestionofcompliancewithapplicablenoisestandardsmaybedisputed,butthisdisputeshouldnotenteriflt9hedeliberationsastotheconformityoftheuseintheCOzoningdistllctP.Again,thenoisemadebyFallRiverisanoisethatisclearlythere,butisclearlyarelaxingnoisewhilethenoisefromtheroastingequipmentandoperationisaveryirritatingnoise.Q.Inconclusion,relativetothissection,thequestionaskedinExhibitB,whethertheessentialcharacteroftheneighborhoodwillbesubstantiallyalteredorwhetheradjoiningpropertieswouldsuffersubstantialdetrimentasaresultofthevariance.Whenyouhaveanewirritatingnoisefromamanufacturingprocesslocatedimmediatelyadjacenttoyourproperty,itsubstantiallyaltersandadverselyaffectsthecharacteroftheneighborhood,aswellasyourpropertyvalues.R.ThereisasubstantialamountofresidentialandaccommodationpropertyalongFallRiverRoad.Partofmanypeople’sdreaminEstesParkistohaveahomealongtheriver,itwascertainlyourdream.Ourcondominiumsandthelocationisveryspecial,rightnexttotheFallRiver,andbecauseofthismanufacturingprocessourenjoymentofourpropertyhasbeensubstantiallyhampered,andourneighborhoodchanged.SECTIONVAnotherconcernthatwehaveistheeffectofthisroastingprocessontheelk.Thetriangle,ownedbyElkhornLodge,adjoiningourpropertytotheeast,hasalwaysbeenapopularhangoutfortheelkpopulationduringthesummer.Duringthesummermonthstherewereelkonthatpropertyatleastfive(5)toseven(7)daysperweek.Thislastsummerthathaschangedandelkwheretheyarethereonanaverageof2daysperweek.Obviouslyelkhaveanacutesenseofsmellandwearewonderingwhetherornotanywildlifeimpactstudywasmadebeforethisoperationwasallowedtobeinstalled.CONCLUSIONA.ItisamazingthatExhibitB,Section4(6)makesthefollowingstatement,undernocircumstancesshalltheBOAgrantavariancetoallowausenotpermitted,orauseexpresslyorbyimplicationprohibitedunderthetermsoftheCodeforthezonedistrictcontainingthepropertyforwhichthevarianceissought.Thisshouldalsobeapplicableinthe“UseDetermination”madebythestaff.YetthestaffdecisionforboththeUseDeterminationandtheVarianceallowblatantexceptionsandviolationofthezoningprovisions.B.Theyhaveviolatedthespiritandtheletterofthecommercialoutlyingzoningconcept.Theyallowedasmallmanufacturingprocessotroastingandwarehousingcoffeebeansinadistrictthatwasdesignedtoexpandtoallowthelargercommercialdevelopmentinthatarea.KindCoffeeontheirwebsiteclearlyreferstothispropertyastheirwarehouseroastingfacility.Thisbuildingisn’tevenreferredtoasaretailsalesoutletontheirwebsiteC.Thevariancewhichtheyallowedwastoprovideforashippingareaforthismanufacturingandwarehousingprocess.TheyhaveviolatedtheaccessoryuseprovisionsoftheEVDCbyallowingacoffeeroastingfacilitytogointoaretailareaasanaccessoryoperation,“likeabrewpub”,whichissupposetobeanaccessoryoperationwithinarestaurantwhoseprincipal•Pagel6 C“abusinessisthesaleoffood.Inreality,theprincipalbusinessistheroastingofcoffeebeansandwarehousingandwholesalingthem.Theretailsaleofcoffeeisnominalandtheaccessoryuseisinfacttheprimaryuseandthatisaclearviolationofthezoningordinance.TheyareallowingwarehousingandstorageoperationstobeestablishedonElkhornAvenue,anarterialroad,andthatisclearlyinviolationoftheCode.Infact,thevariancegrantedinExhibitBisallaboutfacilitatingthebuildingofaloadingdockforamanufacturingandwarehousebusinessnottheretailsaleofcoffee,whichisclearlynotallowedundertheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode.Whenthequestionisasked,whethertheessentialcharacteroftheneighborhoodwillbesubstantiallyalteredorwhetheradjoiningpropertieswouldsufferasubstantialdetrimentasaresultofthevariance”,theanswerisclearlyyestotheneighborsclosesttotheproblem.WerespectfullyrequesttheBoardsofTrusteestooverturnthestaffdecisiontoallowthismanufacturingprocessinacommercialoutlyingdistrict,andrequiretheownerstostoptheroastinganddismantlethetoastingfacility.Respectfullysubmittedthis—dayofFebruary,2008,VerdR.Bailey,SecretaryElkhotnPlazaCondominiumAssociationVRB/dIa•Page17 CoioradoDeparirnentofPublicHealthandEnvronmntAIRPOLLUTtONCONTROLDIVtSIONFieldinspectionReportPage1of2CountyNumber:069SourceNumber:0436Date:06/05/09Company:KindCoffee,LLCInspectedBy:DBjortoSiteLocation:552WestElkhornAve.,EstesParkCounty:LarimetContactPerson:AmyHamrick,ownerTime:9:30AMTelephone#:(970)5771220Permit#:07LR0893SourceClass:Major[1Syn.tvinor[1Minor[X]FullComplianceEvaluation[X]PartialComplianceEvaluation[]Investigation[]Hours:Inspection4Travel&Prep3Report2Total:9hrsComplianceAssistance[N]YINP2Assistance[1YINComplianceStatus:InCompliance[Yes]OutofCompliance[ThisisasmallcoffeeroasterylocatedonthewestsideofEstosPark,CO.Afullcomplianceinspectionwasmadethisdateincludingdeterminingcompliancewithpermitconditions,performingopacityreadingsoftheroastingprocessandconductingodorreadingsonneighboringproperty.G69IQ43lQQ1KindCoffee.LLC08LR0893-Mcd.1THESOURCETOWHICHTHISPERMITAPPLtESISDESCRIBEDANDLOCATEDASFOLLOWS:Coffeeroastoryandcoffeeshop,knownasKindCoffee,CoffeeRoastery&CoffeeShop,locatedat522WestElkhomAvenue,EstesPark,LarirnerCounty,Colorado,THESPECIFICEQUIPMENTORACTIVITYSUBJECTTOTHISPERMITiNCLUDESTHEFOLLOWING:Oneti)Sivetz,Model:36Pound!Batch,8Minutes/Batch,SerialNo,902-1/4-Ce,naturalgasfired,fluidbedhatchcotfoeroaster,withtwo(2)Mkico,Model:RE4400Bburners,eachheatinputratedat0.35MMBTUperhour,withoneofthoseburnersservingasanafterburnerforcontrolofemissions.THISPERMITISGRANTEDSUBJECTTOALLRULESANDREGULATIONSOFTHECOLORADOAIROUALITCONTROLCOMMISSIONANDTHECOLORADOAIRPOLLUTIONPREVENTIONANDCONTROLACTC,RS.(25-7-101etseg),TOTHOSEGENERALTERMSANDCONDITIONSINCLUDEDINThiSDOCUMENTANDTHEFOLLOWINGSPECIFICTERMSANDCONDITtONS1,Allpreviousversionsotthispermitarecanceleduponissuanceofthispermit.Ac*noi,ledgedbyownet2.Visibleemissionsshallnotexceedtwentypercentt20%)opacityduringnormaloperationofthesource.Duringperiodsofstartup,ptocessmodification,oradjustmentofcontrolequpmzvisibleemissionsshallnotexceed3Oopacityformorethansixminutesinanysixtyconsecutivermnutes.OpacityshallbemeasuredbyEPAMethod9.(Reference:RegulationNo.1,SectionfLAt.&4.)ComplisoLOpacity,adingsperformedthisdateonhivcompleteroastingcyclesresultedinreadingsof<5SopacitySeendpsir,e1-VisibleEmissionsObservationForm. Knccotf,licAucu’.2OGrage3.ThissourcessubjecttotheodorrequirementsotRegulationNo.2.(Stateonlyenforceable)CompllanLOdorreadingsi*ipeffomiedduringthreeroastingcyclesandalthoughsomeodors,ieeceplibleatmepzi’pat1yline,theOffvaluationsareaol7:1.Seepgf4.Thepermitnumber(forexample,‘APCDPermitNo,O7LR1892”)shallbemarkedonthesubjectequipmentforeaseo?identitation.(Reference:RegulationND.3,PartB,Sectionl1LE)(Stateonlyenforceabte)OerwillcomplyththiscondItIonimmediately.Weth.ccussedtheappropriatelocationformarkingontheequlnentcoqavipanW5.Thlssourceshaltbelimitedtoaprocessingrateaslistedbelowandallotheractivities,operahonairatesandnumbersofequipmentasstatedintheapplicationAnnualrecordsoftheactualprocessingratCshallbemaintainedbytheapplicantandmadeataiIabletotheDivisionforInspectionunonrequest.(Reference:RegulationNc,3,PartB,SectionILA,4.)Processing(roasting)oicoffeebeansshallnotexceed45,000poundspermar.AtznueltacordsfortheperIod811/08thniZ’31/09obtaineoDuringthistwelvemonthperiod30,532poundsofgtenbeanswieroasted(,4ekling25,235lbs.ofroastedbeans)duringaMelof898roastIngcycles.SeeEnclosu,3forthivtghputdata.Compliant.6.ARevisedAirPollutantEmissionNotice(APEN)shallbetiled.(Reference:RegulationNo.3,PartA,SectionILC.)a.Annuallywheneverasignificantincreaseinemissionsoccursasfollows:Foranycriteriapollutant:Forsourcesemit’glessthan100tonsperyear,achangeinactualemissionsoffivotonsperyearormore,abovethelevelreportedonthelastAPENsubmitted;orb.Wheneverthereisachangeinthoowneroroperatorofanyiii!ity,process,oractMty:ora.WhenevernewcontrolequipmentsInstalled,orWheneveraLittlerenttypeofcontrolequipmentreplacesanexistingtypeofcontrolequipment;orci,Wheneverapermitlimitationmustbemodified;oreNclaterthan30daysbeforetheexisungAPENexpresAPENsopirofive(5)yearsfromthedateofsubmittal,ThisisAPENIsva/idunWApriI92013PleasesubmitarvmewwAPENbefotvMarckji&ZQJ3tomaMa/ncomianceiithttwscondition.NotestoPermitHolder:1)Theprocessinglimitscontaineimthispermitarebasedonthoserequestedinthepermitapplication.Theselimitsmaybereviseduponrequestoftheperrnitteeprovidingthereisnoexceodanceanyspecdcenissoncontrolregulano9oranymbtentairquabtyston1ArevisedairpollutionemissionnoticefAPEN)andapplicationformmustbesubmittedwitharequestforapermitrevision.2)ThissourceissubjecttotheCommonProvisionsRegulationPartU,SubpartE,AffirmativeDefenseProvisionforExcessEmissionsDuringMalfunctions.ThepermitteeshallnotifytheDivisionofanymalfunctiønconditionwhichcausesaviolationofanyemissionlimitorlimitsstaledinthispermitassoonaspossibie,butnolaterthannoonofthenextworkingday,followedbywrittennoticetotheDivisionaddressingallofthecriteriasetforthinPartJl.E.1.oftheCommonProvisionsRegulation.3)Thissourceisclassifiedasa:MInorSource,SourcenfOdorEmissionwithControls. WESTENDNOWOPEN!çOPENDAILY6:30AM-1:30PMWITHFREEWI-FFTO—GOFOODS&MOR___KINDCFFEE..-57‘i’—-I’PROUDSPONSOROFTHEESTESPARKFILMJFSTIVAb—.---———I$IFREEWI-FlW/PURCRASE--‘FULLESPRESSOBARSMOOThIES&SHAKESSIDESEATINGGOODS&MORE‘qfA%”:t,YL:;--r’eStI4dLD:1h‘DDFEEu_aj—J—Jmz-Ixo1U0rZmzzP15-.-0IDCl)--.10oozoC,-’-OUJZKINDCFFEEiUnspoiün1r1’nEROOFTOPFREEWI-FlW;PURCHASEFULLESPRESSOBARSMOOTHES&SHAKESRIVERSIDESEATINGBAKEDGOODS&MOREWESTENOWWITH:MOREINDOOR&OUTDOORSEATINGBREADWORKSSANDWICHESANDTHESAMEGREATCOFFEEOPENDAILYAT6:30AMAVOIDTHEDOWNTOWNRUSHWHILEENJOYINGFREEWI-FlPEACEFULSEATINGONTHERIVER&NYTIMESKINDCFFEE‘V’VN‘.06700”1220470VICHIIC1JAVE770v5A02WAvethpurchas8KIND-55206ECKHORNAVEh7(}771220110%OFFPURCHASEWITHTHISCOUPONEXPAUGUST152009FEELINGRL1TLEPSST.ITSJULY!OPENDAILYat6:30AMKINDCFFEE.llrc-9709’122(0Eeclr7lcA5Ha00(7-IA6:30AMPRESENTYOUR2009FILMFESTIVALPASS/TICKETFOR10%OFFPURCHASEKINDCFFEE0[VRVAVE9700711220AArErlCRNAVE9775065206IERFtNEuNcy1•M-::SCOVFE4R[AIHSf1’KE-LEfGOLIVEr(-02V01sl)C-IAlICLIv.L11L‘-1c__rssJclCREATE-PLA”3EOPENIMAGINE-RECYCLEFAIRTRADEGIVFREDUCE-FUN-ENCOURA(1t[JDREAM-PADDLE-PROMOTEiEUSE-HEALTHLEARNwEARTHFRIENDIYFAIR4—-ENVISIONTRUTH,ORGANIC‘%“‘JOY(OBt-)GASP-CCYsIMUN)EYf•CLEAN-SURF-NATURAL-RIDEL_...]HAVEHORL-LOVEGROWWINDPoWERED-BL155ZAWARE-SIMPI1CITYBEKINDI470E.ElkhornAvenue9705865206OPENAT6:30AMEVERYDAY(YEARROUND)I552W.ElkhornAvenue9705771220OPENAT6:30AMFRI-SAT-SUN-MON)T(LCLARORDAY) WEDNESDAYAPRIL22KINDCOFFEECUSTOMERAPPRECIATIONDAY•FREE120Z.DRIPCOFFEE-4typestochoosefrom*NEW2009BREW-GROUNDSFORPRESERVATION-DarkroastsupportingRMNA**•EARTHDAYTINSANDACHANCETOWIN-Buyatin=automaticentryinthedrawingfora$50KindGiftCard’Onedrinkperperson,mustbepresentattimeofpurchase.RockyMountainNatureAssociationisour20091%forthePlanetpartner.\NESEN!L’NOWOPEN;!10%OFFPURCHASE.fWITHTHISCOUPON)OPNUAILY6:30AM-1:30PMWITHFREEWI-FITO-GOFOODS&MORESEATING-.W;thpurchaseL.OPENDAILY6;3OAM-7PMI470E.ELKHORNAVE.970.586-52061KINDCOFFEE•100%ORGANICCOFFEE/TEABAR•FRESFIMADE-To-OloDooiSh100THlfs•BociotS7:74475.Bcoo1u,:,&Mor.1-LccaiR,siyi’CoF77.&G-os•HIGi-l-SPEEDINTERNETCAPE!WI-FlLOCALLYOWNEDANDOPERATED4701I.7lroAuonue970.586.5206iYOIHC7NOVifIkhomAvCuuu970577.1220100%CERTIFIEDORGANIC•FAIRTRADE•SHADEGROWNKINDCFFEE042w7<00socow577.122047070400774<9700065200BEKINDROAST422bL.SCOOTBLENDALPENGLOWESPRESSOBEARLAKEBREAKFASTBLENDFALLRIVERBLENDLUMPYRIDGEROASTGROUNDSFORPRESERVATIONPOLARBLENDOPENDAILYat6:30AMKINDCFFEE552WEtSUttON65057057712204707ELK505NAVE9700965205 4aPLEASEINCLUDEINTHEPUBLICRECORDIamJudyAyres—550W.ElkhomWehavelivedherefor40yrs.OurchildrenfishedintheFallRiveroutsideourhomeandweusedtoeatatthepicnictablebytheriver.AllthishaschangedsinceKindCoffeebecameourneighbor.Nolongerdoesanyonesitbytheriver.Theodorisawful,muchofthetime,evenwhenKindCoffeeisnotroasting.Ifthesidedooropensthestenchisterrible.Thetrees,buildings,grass;everythingholdstheodorlongafterroastingisover.Onewomaninourcomplexhasgivenup.Shecan’tlivethereanymore.Thisisaftershehaslivedthereforover15yrs.MyhusbandandIexperiencednauseaandstomachdistressseveraltimesthissummerduringaKindCoffeeroastingsession,eventhoughalldoorsandwindowswereshut.IcalledtheHealthDeptandmadeareport.Ouronlysolutionhasbeentoleaveourhomeforseveralhours.(Somuchforthequietenjoymentofyourhome.)Afteroneoftheseepisodes,IwentovertotalktoAmy,knowingthatherprimaryleasewouldbeupnextyear,andhopingthatshewouldseewhattheroasterisdoingtoourlives.Ithoughtmaybewecouldworksomethingout.Shesaidshehadlookedatanotherlocationupbytheautoshops(industrial).Ifeltaglimmerofhope,foramoment.Thenshesaidthebuildingwastoobigandtooexpensive.But,fromthelookonherface,itwasveryapparentthatshepreferredhercurrentlocation.Shethentoldmeshehadrenewedherleaseforanothertwoyears.Iwascrushed!ItoldherIwashopingforalightattheendofthetunnelbutnowIcouldseethiswasnotgoingtohappen.Shedidn’tseemparticularlyconcernedthatthiswasaproblemforus.Ifoundherattitudetobeunbelievable:foracompanytoadvertiseitselfasenvironmentallyfriendlybutatthesametimeknowinglycausinghealthproblems.Arewegoingtohavetoleaveourhome?I’mnotopposedtosmallorlargebusinesses.IjustbelieveinafairandhonestadministrationoftheEVDC.KindCoffeeshouldmovetheroastertoanareathatitiszonedfor.Iamafraidformyhealthandthehealthofothersinthearea.Wenowhavealittlegirlandhermotherwhohavemovedintothecomplex.Theseemissionshavetobeparticularlydamagingtoachild.Thefaultyjudgmentoftheplanningdepthasputallthenearbyhomeownersatriskofhealthproblems.Iaskeachofyoutoconsider:wouldyouwantthisinyourbackyard?Asmokestackthatpoursemissionsintohomescannotbegoodforanyone.Weallknowmostallbusinesseswanttogrow,andKindCoffeeisnoexceptionthiswillbeanongoingproblem.Whatarewetodo?I’vetalkedtomanypeopleaboutthisproblem.Idobelieveeveryoneunderstandsthesituation.Pleasehelpus.Wehavebeenwillingtotalkandmeetaboutthisproblem.Butstillwearebeingforcedtogoastepfarther.IamnowpleadingtotheBoardforhelp. PleaseincludeinthepublicrecordSeptember22,2009StatementtotheEstesParkBoardofTrusteesre.:CoffeeRoastingRonNorris1905CherokeeDriveI’mspeakingasaprivatecitizen,andasachemicalengineerwith3$yearsofindustrialexperience.I’mconcernedtoseesuchaprolonged,unfortunateconflictbetweenalocalbusinessthatmakesverygoodcoffee,andhasbeengoodfortheTown,andothercitizenswhohavebeenadverselyaffectedbythisbusiness.TheTowniscaughtinthemiddle.Ihopemycommentscanbehelpfiilinresolvingthismatter.Ihavethreeitemstoaddress:1.first,somebadnews:chemistry.Coffeeroastingproducesanumberofcompoundswhicharereleasedasgaseswhenthebeansareroasted.Theseincludenotonlyaromaticmaterialsthatcauseodors,butavarietyofothercompoundsofmuchgreaterpotentialconsequence.Oneoftheseiscarbonmonoxide;weareallawareofitshazards.Coffeeroastingcanalsogenerateacrolein,ahighlyreactive,toxiccompound,andastrongrespiratoryirritant.Roastingalsoproducesformaldehyde,which,accordingtotheU.S.EPA,“...cancausewateryeyes,burningsensationsintheeyesandthroat,nausea,anddifficultyinbreathinginsomehumans...at...levelsabove0.1partspermillion.Thereisevidencethatsomepeoplecandevelopasensitivitytoformaldehyde.Ithasalsobeenshowntocausecancerinanimalsandmaycausecancerinhumans....”Theeffectsofthesecompoundsonhumansarewell-documented.Iftheventingofsuchmaterialsisnotadequatelycontrolled,theycancausehealthproblems.Icantellyoufromvisitingthemanufacturingsitethatthedesignoftheexistingventstackisnotlikelytoprovideadequatedispersionandcontrolofventgases:it’stooshort,it’stoowide,andithasacapontopthatdirectsgasesdownandout,towardsurroundingbuildings,insteadofup.2.Now,somegoodnews.Therewaystopreventtheseproblems.TheroastingoperationcouldberelocatedtoanIndustrialzone,whereitmayfitbetterthaninaretailzone.Inaddition,Imentionedlastweektotheownerofthisbusinessthattherearenumerousengineeringsolutionstothistypeofproblem.Theseincludecomputermodelingtoshowhowgaseswillbedispersedundervariousweatherconditions,anddesignchangessuchasstackheight,stackdiameter,gasexitvelocity,andstacktipdesignthatwilldisperseventgasesmuchmoreeffectively.IwillbehappytodiscusstheseoptionsinmoredetailwiththebusinessownerandTownofficials. September22,2009Page2StatementtotheEstesParkBoardofTrusteesre.:CoffeeRoasting3.Finally,thereispotentiallyuglylegalactionthatcouldresultifthisconflictisnototherwiseresolved.Ifthishappens,aplaintiff’sattorneywillhaveathisorherdisposalthescienceandthedocumentedhumanhealtheffectscitedabove,andtheknowledgethatengineeringsolutionscouldhavebeenimplemented.Anattorneycouldalsochallengethefactthatroastinghasbeenallowedasan“accessoryuse.”Section13.3.2ofourcodedefinesAccessoryUseas“...auseoflandorabuildingthatiscustomarilyandclearlyincidentalandsubordinatetotheprincipaluse...”Toshowwhethercoffeeroastingistheprimaryuseatthislocation,salesrecordscouldbeobtainedfromthebusiness.Iftheserecordsshowthatthemajorityofsalescomefromcoffeethatisroastedandshippedtootherlocations,comparedtosalesfromtheon-sitecoffeeshop,theTownwillhaveaverydifficulttimedefendingroastingasanaccessoryuse.Idonotwanttoseeourtaxdollarswastedonalawsuitthatmaynotbedefensible.ThisBoardhasnotbeenpresentedwithsalesrecords,andIstronglyrecommendthattheTrusteesgetthisfinancialinformationbeforedecidingonacourseofaction.Ihopeyoufindthesecommentsconstructiveandhelpful.Iappreciatehavingtheopportunitytospeaktoyou. PLEASEINCLUDEINTHEPUBLICRECORDIamBobAyres:550WestEllchomThelasttimethiscameupontheTownBoardagenda,Ms.Hamrickproducedseveral“twentysomethings”totellyouthattheeffluentfromacoffeeroasterhasapleasantsmell,andthatourcomplaintswere“silly.”Well,thisisnotatrivialmatter,andit’snotsilly.Theeffluentgassesfromthisroasterarenoxiousanddangerous.Thesegassescontainknowncarcinogens,andweareparticularlyvulnerablebecausetheexistentconfigurationallowsthemtoflowdirectlyintoourhomesoncalmdays,orwhenwindconditionsbringthemin.Therehavebeennumerouscomplaintsaboutthestenchthrownupbythisoperation.Ifyouhavedoubts,IencourageyoutospeakwithKC’sneighborsatitspreviouslocation,andtodoanInternetsearchonthematter.YouwillfindthatcoffeeroastersareNOTdesirableneighbors,andthattherehavebeenseveralinstancesofdeniedzoningpermitsandevenabatements,duetohealthandodorissues.Sincethelastsignificant[public]discussionofthismatterbytheBoard,twoissueshavedevelopedthatthewebelievemerittheBoard’sattention:1)ithasbecomeincreasinglyclearthatonsiteretailshop(theprimaryfacility)onWestElkhomisordersofmagnitudeshortofbeingaviablebusiness,and2)KChasrevealeditsintenttoincreasethescaleofoperationofitsroasterbyrequestinganAPCpermittogoto45,000poundsperyear.AtthelastBoarddiscussionofthisissue,Ithinkthatmorethanonetrusteecommentedthatthisissueshouldberevisitedifoperationsweretoincrease.(Ms.Hamrickflatlystatedinaconversationlastmonththatshe“intendedtogrowherbusiness.”Thisshouldcomeasnosurprise—theobviousproblemisthatallthegrowthwilloccurinroasting.)I’dliketomakeafewcommentsregardingzoningstatus,andthencomebacktohealthandodor.Asyouareaware,coffeeroastingisnotapermitteduseintheCOzone.However,abrewpubdoesexistinthiszone,undertheprovisionsofSec5.2CoftheEVDC,thetermsofwhichspecificallyallowthebrewingoperationasanaccessoryusetotheonsiterestaurant.Table5-2:AccessoryUsesPermittedintheNonresidentialZoningDistrictspermitsabrewpub,“Accessorytopermittedrestaurantuseonly”(NOMENTIONOFOFFICE).In2006,theCDDmadeajudgment,apparentlyonitsown,andwithoutreviewbyseniorTownofficials,ortheBOA,orwithoutnotifyingprospectiveneighbors,thatKCcouldlocateitsroasterintheCOzoneifitincludedaretailshoponthesite.Thebasisofthisjudgmentwasthattheretailshop/roastercombinationwassimilartoabrewpub/restaurant:theROASTINGOPERATIONbeingclassifiedasanACCESSORYtotheshop.This“stafffinding,”atthetime,hadtheappearanceofKCbeingallowedtousethecoffeeshopasa[transparent]vehicletocircumventtheclearintentofthecode. SIThingshaveturnedoutexactlyasfirstperceived-thereisessentiallynobusinessattheonsiteshop.Thisisobvious,byseveralobservations:•Theshopisonlyopenduringsummermonths,andthenonlyduringlimitedhours•AtnotimethatweareawareofhasKCproducedsalesfiguresforthislocation:sales(andprofits)beingtheonlytrueindicatoroftheviabilityofanybusiness.Itdoesn’ttakeageniustorecognizetheimportofthisglaringomission•Wehaveaclearviewofwhat’sgoingonattheroaster/shopfromourhome,andIcannotrecallseeingmorethanadozencustomersentertheshopinthethreesummersit’sbeeninoperation.•MuchofKC’sadvertisinghighlightsthedowntownshop,andreferstotheWestElkhornlocationasthe“rostery,”butfailstoevenmakementionoftheWestElkhomshop.Thesubjectbuildingwasconstructedforuseasanoffice,andduringthe30yearsithasstood,theonlysuccessfuluseswereassuch,asidefromabriefperiodasashop-residence.Thistrendisapparentinthe[nonJperformanceofthecurrentretailshop.XCandtheCDDstressthefactthataportionofthespace(app25%thelastwesaw)isoccupiedbytheshop,andsignificantofficetimeisspentatthelocation.However,thereisnoquestionthatvirtuallyalloftheofficetimespentthereisdirectedtowardsalesfromtheroasterthatgoovertheloadingdockatthebackdoor(virtuallynothingmovesthroughtheonsiteshop).UPSstopstheremostdaystopickupproductforfinalsaleelsewhere,andonecanoftenseeindividualsloadingproductintocars/SUV’s,mostlikelyfortransporttothedowntownshop.It’sreallyapreposterousconceptthatabusinesscanopenthedoorsofapart-timeshopthatdoesnomaterialamountofbusiness,locateanofficeonthesite,andthenconductamanufacturingoperation(roasting,shipping,receiving,warehousing)forexport,claimingsuchmanufacturingtobeanACCESSORY!Bottomline:virtuallyalloperationsatthesubjectsitearedirectedtowardtheroastingandexportsaleofmanufacturedproduct,butsuchoperationstandsasanACCESSORYforpurposesofCodecompliance.TheEVDCinSec13.3.5definesaccessoryasfollows:“AccessoryUseshallmeanauseoflandorabuildingthatiscustomarilyandclearlyincidentalandsubordinatetotheprincipaluseofthelandorbuildingandthatisordinarilylocatedonthesamesiteorlotassuchprincipaluse.”THEREISNOTEVENAREMOTERELATIONSHIPBETWEENWHATISGOINGONATTHE“ROASTERY”ANI)THISDEFINITIONOfACCESSORY!Also,reviewofthedetailsoftheoriginalstafffindingrevealsinstanceafterinstanceofreferencetoretailandOFFICEinjustifyingtheprimaryuseatthislocation.And,thesheetcontainedinthepacket,presumablyprovidedbyKC,clearlyshowsthatintermsoftimespent,officehoursexceedallotheruses.Thisisafalsepremise;wecanfindnowhereintheEVDCwhereanofficequalifiesasausethatcansupportanyaccessoryoperation.Justacoupleofbriefcommentsonhealthandodor: SI’•Stickingwithzoningissuesforamoment,Sections1.3.Hand5.2.D.9oftheCodedealingwithodors,noise,etc.specifically,andSec.3.6.C.2and13.3.56dealingwithcompatibility,includingodors,noiseandotherpotentiallydisruptiveissues,werecompletelydisregardedbytheCDDinitsoriginal“staffdecision.”Wecanfindnodocumentationanywhereinthisbuildingofanyconsiderationof[particularlyJhealthandodorissues.Yet,weknowforafactthatMr.JosephwaswellawareofodorproblemsattheGravessite,andodorissueswithcoffeeroastingifwellknown.WhydidtheCDDnot,attheveryleast,informthepotentialneighbors,providingthemanopportunitytoresearchtheissue,priortoissuingitsfinding?Asregardspublichealthfindings,Idiscussedthissituationwiththefieldrepresentative.Hestatedthatsituationslikethisareessentiallyzoningproblems.ItisapparentthatAPCregulationsarebasedonadegreeofsanityinsiting,anddonotallowforanindustrialstacktoventatthesamelevelofresidencesjustafewfeetremoved.Otherwise,measurementswouldbetakenatthestack,andnotattheperimeterofthesite.Mr.JosephzingsusforlocatingnearaCOzone.However,asregardsthesiteoftheroaster,wehavealwaysviewedthistinylotasbeingaminimalthreat.Itisvariouslycitedtocontain1,500,6,500,or11,000squarefeet—about6,000isprobablycorrect.Thus,itisfartoosmalltosupportanydisruptiveCOMMERCIALoperations(restaurant/bar!etc.).Noneofuseverdreamedthatanindustrialfacilitywouldbesqueezedin.WerethisroastertoactuallyoperateasclearlyintendedintheCode(i.e.,asanACCESSORYtotheonsiteshop),thiswouldbeamuchdifferentissue.Roastingwouldoperateforanhourortwoeverymonthorso,andthatwouldbeit—atolerablenuisance.ThiswholeissueisclearlyamistakeinadministrationoftheEVDC,whichiscausingagreatdealofgrief,hardship,andexposuretohazardousvapors.Pleasedonotcodifythiserrorinjudgment,asMr.Josephhasrequested,but,rather,causethisclearlymanufacturingoperationtorelocatetoanindustrialzonewithinareasonableamountoftime.Trialofthiscaseinthecourtofpublicopinion,orelsewhere,wouldbedisruptiveandexpensiveforallinvolvedparties.Thankyou. Budget.NotApplicableaaESTESTownofEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentPARKC0L0RAD0Room210,TownHallP.O.Box1200,EstesPark,CO80517MemoTo:HonorableMayorPinkhamBoardofTrusteesTownAdministratorHalburntFrom:AlisonChilcoff,PlannerII,andBobJoseph,CommunityDevelopmentDirectorDate:September22,2009Re:DraftWildlifeAmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeBackground.TheEstesValleyPlanningCommissionrecommendedapprovaloftheattachedwildlifecodeamendmentsattheirJune16,2009meetingwithonerevision,whichwasdiscussedatthePlanningCommission’sAugust18,2009meeting.ThisisthesecondreadingoftheproposedcodeamendmentsbyTownBoard.ThefirstreadingwasAugust25,2009.Action.Proposedmotion:“Imovetoapprove/disapprovetheWildlifeAmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeaspresented.”Ifapproved,theAmendmentswillbeexecutedbytheMayorandforwardedtotheLarimerBoardofCountyCommissionersforapprovalandexecution. IAmendmentstothefEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeIHabitatandWildife______IEstesParkCommunityDevelopmentDepartmentTownHall,170MacGregorAvenue__________PCBox1200EstesPark,CO80517Phone:970-577-3721Fax:970-586-0249www.estesnet.comTOWNBOARDMEETINGDATE:August25,2009TITLE:AmendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode,PortionofBlockTwelveREQUEST:Tomakeanumberofrevisionstothehabitatandwildlifeprotectionregulations.LOCATION:EstesValley,inclusiveoftheTownofEstesPark.APPLICANT:EstesValleyPlanningCommissionSTAFFCONTACT:BobJosephandAlisonChilcottAPPLICABLELANDUSECODE:EstesValleyDevelopmentCodeWildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview e,‘§7.8WILDLIFEHABITATPROTECTIONQA.Purpose.TomaintainandenhancethediversityofwildlifespeciesandhabitatthatoccurintheEstesValley,andtoplananddesignlandusestobeharmoniouswithwildlifehabitatandthespeciesthatdependonthishabitatfortheeconomic,recreationalandenvironmentalbenefitoftheresidentsofandvisitorstotheEstesValley.B.Applicability.ThisSectionshallapplytoallapplicationsforreviewofdevelopmentplans,subdivisionplats,plannedunitdevelopments,specialreviewusesandrezonings.ThisSectionshallnotapplytodevelopmentonlotsthatwereapprovedforsingle-familyresidentialusepriortotheeffectivedateofthisCode.C.Exemptions.TheproceduresandregulationscontainedinthisSectionshallnotapplyto:1.Agriculturalactivitiessuchassoilpreparation,irrigation,planting,harvesting,grazingandfarmponds;2.Maintenanceandrepairofexistingpublicroads,utilitiesandotherpublicfacilitieswithinanexistingright-of-wayoreasement;3.Maintenanceandrepairoffloodcontrolstructuresandactivitiesinresponsetoafloodemergency;4.Maintenanceandrepairofexistingresidentialornonresidentialstructures;or5.WildlifehabitatenhancementandrestorationaActivitiesundertakenpursuanttoawildlifeconservationplanapprovedunderthisSection.D.OtherRegulations.ThisSectionoftheCodedoesnotrepealorsupersedeanyexistingfederal,stateorlocallaws,easements,covenantsordeedrestrictionspertainingtowildlife.WhenthisSectionimposesahigherormorerestrictivestandard,thisSectionshallapply.E.WildlifeHabitatDataBase.ThefollowingsourcesshallbeusedtoidentifyimportantwildlifehabitatareasforpurposesofreviewunderthisSection:1.WildlifeHabitatmap(datedDecember1996),assetforthintheEstesValleyComprehensivePlan,asamendedfromtimetotime2.ColoradoDivisionofWildlifehabitatmapsforLarimerCounty,asamendedfromtimetotime.3.ColoradoNaturalHeritageProgramMapsdatedDecember1996,orasamendedfromtimetotime.4.OtherinformationandmapsasStaffortheEstesValleyPlanningCommissionmayfromtimetotimeidentifyincooperationwiththeColoradoDivisionofWildlife,suchaswildlifemapsproducedspecificallyfortheEstesValley.SaidmapsshallbeapplicableonlyfollowingadoptionofanamendmenttothisCode.2WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview 5.WildlifehabitatinformationrequiredbythisSectionisintendedforgeneralplanningpurposes.ObviouserrorsoromissionsmaybecorrectedbytheStaffa4tecconsultationwiththeDivisionofWildlife.F.ReviewProcedures.Thefollowingproceduresshallapplytoallapplicationsfordevelopment:4-1.Application.TheApplicantshallsubmitadevelopmentplan,subdivisionplatorsketchplan,asapplicable,depictingthegenerallocationoftheproperty,locationofstructuresonthesite,prominentnaturalareassuchasstreamsandwetlands,andotherfeaturesthatStaffmayrequireforreviewpursuanttothisSection.AWildlifeConservationPlanshallbesubmittedforsitescontaininga.Anendangeredor________II22.PreliminaryReview.StaffshallreferthesubmittedplanorplattotheColoradoDivisionofWildlifeforreview.Applicantsarealso-advisedtomeetwiththeDivisionofWildlifeandotheragenciesasdeterminedappropriatebyStafftoensurecompliancewiththerequirementsofthisSection.ApplicantsareadvisedtoconsultwiththeColoradoDivisionofWildlifeandotheragenciesresponsibleforregulationofwildlifeandhabitat,suchastheUSFishandWildlifeService,USDepartmentoftheInterior—RockyMountainNationalPark,USForestService,andColoradoNaturalHeritageProgram.Theseagenciesmaymaintainmapsanddatabasesthatcanaidinthesite-specificconfirmationofthepresenceorabsenceofwildlifeandhabitatonaspecificsite.‘2flflA/O,.,,i,-...,IZbI+,-.,r’.-.-,--1+,-;++ke,AI;i,4I;4,T,;iiSI.IISt.I5?!b_tJ_tSIISJLI5?IISJI5?I5?II5?!._4IL,IdIIIb_ilSFII5?13III43TVIII1343U5?Iwhethertheproposalwillresultinsignificantadverseimpactonwildlifeorwildlifehabitatonlyifthedevelopmentadverselyimpactsthefollowing:a.Anendangeredorthreatenedspecies,b.Acalving,lambingorfawningarea,c.BigHornsheeporBigHornsheephabitat,ord.Raptornestsite,ore.Riparianareasandwetlands.43.ReviewDetermination.BasedonrecommendationsfromtheDivisionofWildlife,theStaffwilldeterminewhethertheApplicantmustsubmitawildlifeconservationplanpriortoapprovalofanydevelopmentapplication.TheconservationplanshouldbesubmittedtotheDivisionofWildlifeforreviewandrecommendationastowhethertheplanadequatelyaddressestheadverseimpactsidentifiedbytheDivisionofWildlifepursuanttosubsectionF.3above.(See§7.8.Hbelow.)a.TheReviewandDecision-MakingBodiesshallissueafindingastowhethertheapplication,includingthewildlifeconservationplan,complieswiththereguirementsofthisSection.3lisi..ti.itsiJspecies,WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview b.WildlifestudiesandmitigationplansfoundtobeadeguatebytheDecision-MakingBodyshallbecomebindingupontheApplicant.(Jc.ApplicationsthatdonotcomplywithSection7.8ofthiscodeshallbedenied..4Waivers.StaffmaywaiveorapproveminormodificationsofanydevelopmentstandardorreviewcriteriacontainedinthisSectionuponafindingthatsuchwaiverormodification:a.IsconsistentwiththestatedpurposesofthisSection;b.Willhavenosignificantadverseimpactsonwildlifespeciesorhabitat;c.Anypotentialadverseimpactswillbemitigatedoroffsettothemaximumextentd.practicable;ande.Applicationofthestandardorcriteriaisnotwarrantedbasedonthelocationofthedevelopment,theabsenceofaparticularspeciesonthesiteorotherrelevantfactors.G.ReviewStandards.Thefollowingreviewstandardsshallapplytoalldevelopmentapplicationsasspecified,unlessStaffdeterminesthataspecificstandardmaybewaivedpursuanttosubsectionF.5.above.ItistheintentofthisSectionthatthesestandardsbeappliedinaflexiblefashiontoprotectwildlifehabitatandwildlifespeciesinacost-effectivefashion.7.ReviewStandards.a.Buffers.Alldevelopmentsubjecttoawildlifeconservationplanshallprovideasetbackfromanyidentifiedimportantwildlifehabitatarea,asspecifiedbytheion—-of--Wildlife,tothemaximumextentfeasibleinaccordancewithanyrecommendationsinthewildlifeconservationplan.b.Non-NativeVegetation.ThereshallbenointroductionofplantspeciesthatarenotontheapprovedlandscapinglistinAppendixConanysitecontaininganyimportantwildlifehabitatarea.Tothemaximumextentfeasible,existingherbaceousandwoodycoveronthesiteshallbemaintainedandremovalofnativevegetationshallbeminimized.c.Fencing.(1)Nofencingonasitecontainingimportantwildlifehabitatshallexceedforty(40)inchesinheight,excepttotheextentthatsuchfencingisapprovedbyStafftoconfinepermitteddomesticanimalsortoprotectpermittedornamentallandscapingorgardens.(2)Fenceshigherthanforty(40)inchesmaybeallowedifadequateopeningsareprovidedforthepassageofdeer,elkorotheridentifiedwildlife.Theseopeningsshallbeatleastsix(6)feetwideandspacedamaximumoffifty(50)feetapartalongcontinuousfencelinesexceedingthislength.(3)Nofencingusingbarbedwireshallbeallowed.(4)Thetypeoffencing(materials,opacity,etc.)shallbedeterminedbyStaffortheDecision-MakingBodyasappropriateforthewildlifespeciesonthesitebasedonadvicefromtheColoradoDivisionofWildlife.4WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview d.ExteriorLighting.Useofexteriorlightingshallbeminimizedinareasofimportantwildlifehabitat,andlightingshallbedesignedsothatitdoesnotspilloverorontosuchcriticalhabitat.Seealso§7.9below.e.RefuseDisposal.Developmentsonsitescontainingimportantwildlifehabitat,suchasblackbear,mustuseapprovedanimal-proofrefusedisposalcontainers.WithDivisionofWildlifeapproval,refusedisposalcontainersandenclosuresmaybeelectrified.f.DomesticAnimals.Developmentapplicationsforpropertythatincludesimportantwildlifehabitatmustincludeaplanwithspecifiedenforcementmeasuresforthecontrolofdomesticanimalsandhouseholdpets.Theplanmustincludeprovisionstopreventtheharassment,disturbanceandkillingofwildlifeandtopreventthedestructionofimportantwildlifehabitat.H.WildlifeConservationPlans.1.PlanPreparation.AwildlifeconservationplanrequiredbythisSectionshallbepreparedfortheApplicant,attheApplicant’sexpense,undertheresponsibledirectionofaqualifiedpersonwhohasdemonstratedexpertiseinthefieldac44sacceptabletotheStaff.2.PlanContent.AnywildlifeconservationplanrequiredtobepreparedpursuanttothisSectionshallincludethefollowinginformationataminimum.SpecificrequirementsmaybewaivedbyStaffduetothelocationofthedevelopment,theprevioususeofthesite,thesizeandpotentialimpactofthedevelopment,theabsenceofparticularspeciesonasite,theprohibitionofareasonableuseofthesiteandotherrelevantfactors.a.Adescriptionoftheownership,location,type,sizeandotherattributesofthewildlifehabitatonthesite.b.Adescriptionofthepopulationsofwildlifespeciesthatinhabitorusethesite,includingaqualitativedescriptionoftheirspatialdistributionandabundance.c.Ananalysisofthepotentialadverseimpactsoftheproposeddevelopmentonwildlifeandwildlifehabitatonoroffsite.d.Alistofproposedmitigationmeasuresandananalysisoftheprobabilityofsuccessofsuchmeasures.e.Aplanforimplementation,maintenanceandmonitoringofmitigationmeasures.f.Aplanforanyrelevantenhancementorrestorationmeasures.g.Ademonstrationoffiscal,administrativeandtechnicalcompetenceoftheApplicantorotherrelevantentitytosuccessfullyexecutetheplan.5WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview EXHIBITA§7.8WILDLIFEHABITATPROTECTIONA.Purpose.TomaintainthediversityofwildlifespeciesandhabitatthatoccurintheEstesValley,andtoplananddesignlandusestobeharmoniouswithwildlifehabitatandthespeciesthatdependonthishabitatfortheeconomic,recreationalandenvironmentalbenefitoftheresidentsofandvisitorstotheEstesValley.B.Applicability.ThisSectionshallapplytoallapplicationsforreviewofdevelopmentplans,subdivisionplats,plannedunitdevelopments,specialreviewusesandrezonings.ThisSectionshallnotapplytodevelopmentonlotsthatwereapprovedforsingle-familyresidentialusepriortotheeffectivedateofthisCode.C.Exemptions.TheproceduresandregulationscontainedinthisSectionshallnotapplyto:1.Agriculturalactivitiessuchassoilpreparation,irrigation,planting,harvesting,grazingandfarmponds;2.Maintenanceandrepairofexistingpublicroads,utilitiesandotherpublicfacilitieswithinanexistingright-of-wayoreasement;3.Maintenanceandrepairoffloodcontrolstructuresandactivitiesinresponsetoafloodemergency;4.Maintenanceandrepairofexistingresidentialornonresidentialstructures;or5.ActivitiesundertakenpursuanttoawildlifeconservationplanapprovedunderthisSection.D.OtherRegulations.ThisSectionoftheCodedoesnotrepealorsupersedeanyexistingfederal,stateorlocallaws,easements,covenantsordeedrestrictionspertainingtowildlife.WhenthisSectionimposesahigherormorerestrictivestandard,thisSectionshallapply.E.WildlifeHabitatDataBase.ThefollowingsourcesshallbeusedtoidentifyimportantwildlifehabitatareasforpurposesofreviewunderthisSection:1.WildlifeHabitatmap,assetforthintheEstesValleyComprehensivePlan,asamendedfromtimetotime2.ColoradoDivisionofWildlifehabitatmapsforLarimerCounty,asamendedfromtimetotime.3.ColoradoNaturalHeritageProgramMapsdatedDecember1996,orasamendedfromtimetotime.4.OtherinformationandmapsasStaffortheEstesValleyPlanningCommissionmayfromtimetotimeidentifyincooperationwiththeColoradoDivisionofWildlife,suchaswildlifemapsproducedspecificallyfortheEstesValley.SaidmapsshallbeapplicableonlyfollowingadoptionofanamendmenttothisCode.2WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview C‘ORDINANCENO.8-09ANORDINANCEAMENDINGTHEESTESVALLEYDEVELOPMENTCODE,SECTION7.8WILDLIFEHABITATPROTECTIONAMENDMENTSWHEREAS,theEstesValleyPlanningCommissionhasrecommendedanamendmenttotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode,Section7.8WildlifeHabitatProtection;andWHEREAS,saidamendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodearesetforthonExhibit“A”attachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbythisreference;andWHEREAS,theBoardofTrusteesoftheTownofEstesParkhasdeterminedthatitisinthebestinterestoftheTownthattheamendmentstotheEstesValleyDevelopmentCode,Section7.8WildlifeHabitatProtectionsetforthonExhibit“A”andrecommendedforapprovalbytheEstesValleyPlanningCommissionbeapproved.NOW,THEREFORE,BEITORDAINEDBYTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHETOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADO:Section1:TheEstesValleyDevelopmentCodeshallbeamendedasmorefullysetforthonExhibit“A”.Section2:ThisOrdinanceshalltakeeffectandbeenforcedthirty(30)daysafteritsadoptionandpublication.PASSEDANDADOPTEDBYTHEBOARDOFTRUSTEESOFTHETOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADO,THIS________DAYOF,2009.TOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADOBy:_________________________________MayorATTEST:TownClerkIherebycertifythattheaboveOrdinancewasintroducedandreadataregularmeetingoftheBoardofTrusteesonthe________dayof_________________,2009andpublishedinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationintheTownofEstesPark,Colorado,onthe_________dayof___________________,2009,allasrequiredbytheStatutesoftheStateofColorado.JackieWilliamson,TownClerk EXHIBITA5.WildlifehabitatinformationrequiredbythisSectionisintendedforgeneralplanningpurposes.ObviouserrorsoromissionsmaybecorrectedbytheStaff.F.ReviewProcedures.Thefollowingproceduresshallapplytoallapplicationsfordevelopment:1.Application.TheApplicantshallsubmitadevelopmentplan,subdivisionplatorsketchplan,asapplicable,depictingthegenerallocationoftheproperty,locationofstructuresonthesite,prominentnaturalareassuchasstreamsandwetlands,andotherfeaturesthatStaffmayrequireforreviewpursuanttothisSection.AWildlifeConservationPlanshallbesubmittedforsitescontaining:a.Anendangeredorthreatenedspecies,b.BigHornsheeporBigHornsheephabitat,orc.Riparianareas,adjacenttorivers,streamsandwetLandsidentifiedonthewiLdLifehabitatmapfoundinAppendixAofthisCode.2.PreliminaryReview.StaffshallreferthesubmittedplanorplattotheColoradoDivisionofWildlifeforreview.ApplicantsareadvisedtoconsultwiththeColoradoDivisionofWildlifeandotheragenciesresponsibleforregulationofwildlifeandhabitat,suchastheUSFishandWildlifeService,USDepartmentoftheInterior—RockyMountainNationalPark,USForestService,andColoradoNaturalHeritageProgram.Theseagenciesmaymaintainmapsanddatabasesthatcanaidinthesite-specificconfirmationofthepresenceorabsenceofwildlifeandhabitatonaspecificsite.3.ReviewDetermination.a.TheReviewandDecision-MakingBodiesshallissueafindingastowhethertheapplication,includingthewildlifeconservationplan,complieswiththerequirementsofthisSection.b.WildlifestudiesandmitigationplansfoundtobeadequatebytheDecision-MakingBodyshallbecomebindingupontheApplicant.c.ApplicationsthatdonotcomplywithSection7.8ofthiscodeshallbedenied.4.Waivers.StaffmaywaiveorapproveminormodificationsofanydevelopmentstandardorreviewcriteriacontainedinthisSectionuponafindingthatsuchwaiverormodification:a.IsconsistentwiththestatedpurposesofthisSection;b.Willhavenosignificantadverseimpactsonwildlifespeciesorhabitat;c.Anypotentialadverseimpactswillbemitigatedoroffsettothemaximumextentd.practicable;ande.Applicationofthestandardorcriteriaisnotwarrantedbasedonthelocationofthedevelopment,theabsenceofaparticularspeciesonthesiteorotherrelevantfactors.G.ReviewStandards.Thefollowingreviewstandardsshallapplytoalldevelopmentapplicationsasspecified,unlessStaffdeterminesthataspecificstandardmaybe3WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview V)‘•EXHIBITAwaivedpursuanttosubsectionF.5.above.ItistheintentofthisSectionthatthesestandardsbeappliedinaflexiblefashiontoprotectwildlifehabitatandwildlifespeciesinacost-effectivefashion.1.ReviewStandards.a.Buffers.Alldevelopmentsubjecttoawildlifeconservationplanshallprovideasetbackfromanyidentifiedimportantwildlifehabitatarea,inaccordancewithanyrecommendationsinthewildlifeconservationplan.b.Non-NativeVegetation.ThereshallbenointroductionofplantspeciesthatarenotontheapprovedlandscapinglistinAppendixConanysitecontaininganyimportantwildlifehabitatarea.Tothemaximumextentfeasible,existingherbaceousandwoodycoveronthesiteshallbemaintainedandremovalofnativevegetationshallbeminimized.c.Fencing.(1)Nofencingonasitecontainingimportantwildlifehabitatshallexceedforty(40)inchesinheight,excepttotheextentthatsuchfencingisapprovedbyStafftoconfinepermitteddomesticanimalsortoprotectpermittedornamentallandscapingorgardens.(2)Fenceshigherthanforty(40)inchesmaybeallowedifadequateopeningsareprovidedforthepassageofdeer,elkorotheridentifiedwildlife.Theseopeningsshallbeatleastsix(6)feetwideandspacedamaximumoffifty(50)feetapartalongcontinuousfencelinesexceedingthislength.(3)Nofencingusingbarbedwireshallbeallowed.(4)Thetypeoffencing(materials,opacity,etc.)shallbedeterminedbyStaffortheDecision-MakingBodyasappropriateforthewildlifespeciesonthesite.U.ExteriorLighting.Useofexteriorlightingshallbeminimizedinareasofimportantwildlifehabitat,andlightingshallbedesignedsothatitdoesnotspilloverorontosuchcriticalhabitat.Seealso§7.9below.e.RefuseDisposal.Developmentsonsitescontainingimportantwildlifehabitat,suchasblackbear,mustuseapprovedanimal-proofrefusedisposalcontainers.WithDivisionofWildlifeapproval,refusedisposalcontainersandenclosuresmaybeelectrified.f.DomesticAnimals.Developmentapplicationsforpropertythatincludesimportantwildlifehabitatmustincludeaplanwithspecifiedenforcementmeasuresforthecontrolofdomesticanimalsandhouseholdpets.Theplanmustincludeprovisionstopreventtheharassment,disturbanceandkillingofwildlifeandtopreventthedestructionofimportantwildlifehabitat.H.WildlifeConservationPlans.1.PlanPreparation.AwildlifeconservationplanrequiredbythisSectionshallbepreparedfortheApplicant,attheApplicant’sexpense,undertheresponsibledirectionofaqualifiedpersonwhohasdemonstratedexpertiseinthefield.4WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview EXHIBITA2.PlanContent.AnywildlifeconservationplanrequiredtobepreparedpursuanttothisSectionshallincludethefollowinginformationataminimum.SpecificrequirementsmaybewaivedbyStaffduetothelocationofthedevelopment,theprevioususeofthesite,thesizeandpotentialimpactofthedevelopment,theabsenceofparticularspeciesonasite,theprohibitionofareasonableuseofthesiteandotherrelevantfactors.a.Adescriptionoftheownership,location,type,sizeandotherattributesofthewildlifehabitatonthesite.b.Adescriptionofthepopulationsofwildlifespeciesthatinhabitorusethesite,includingaqualitativedescriptionoftheirspatialdistributionandabundance.c.Ananalysisofthepotentialadverseimpactsoftheproposeddevelopmentonwildlifeandwildlifehabitatonoroffsite.d.Alistofproposedmitigationmeasuresandananalysisoftheprobabilityofsuccessofsuchmeasures.e.Aplanforimplementation,maintenanceandmonitoringofmitigationmeasures.f.Aplanforanyrelevantenhancementorrestorationmeasures.g.Ademonstrationoffiscal,administrativeandtechnicalcompetenceoftheApplicantorotherrelevantentitytosuccessfullyexecutetheplan.5WildlifeandHabitatCodeRevisions—Draft#9forAugust25,2009TownBoardReview September17,2009Subject:EstesValleyDevelopmentCode,Section7.8WildlifeandHabitatProtection,Draft9To:EstesParkBoardofTrusteesLarimerCountyCommissioners(Pleaseplacethisletterinthepublicrecord)Itisunderstoodthatthepurposeofthiscoderevisionistoserveasaninterimsolution,correctingexistingflawsdiscoveredduringtheWapitiCrossingdevelopmentapplicationhearings.Althoughthisrevisionisnotintendedtobeacomprehensiveupdate,itshouldbewellformulatedcodethatdoesnotcreateneworperpetuateknownproblems.Itmustbeabletostandandbejudgedonitsownmerit.ItisalarmingtohearcommentsfromthefirstreadingonAugust25,2009.Commentsthatitis“closeenough”becauseitisonlyaworkinprogress...justaninterimfix.Commentsthat“itisn’tperfect”butitis“goodenough”.ThisparticularrevisionisNOT,initselfa“workinprogress”.Onceapproved,itwillbelawandmustbemeasuredtothatstandard.Theactual“workinprogress”isthemorecomprehensiveexaminationofthesynergybetweenhabitatandopenspace,withfuturecoderevisionsasapossibleresult.TheTown’swebsitedisplays161pagesofpubliccommentonthistopic.Nooneexpectsanycodetobeabsolutelyperfect,butanissuethatgeneratesthislevelofcommunityinterestcertainlydeservescodecontentandlanguagethatisbetterthan“closeenough.”Progresshasbeenmadeincorrectingtwoofthethreeproblems:1.TheColoradoDivisionofWildlifehasbeenremovedfromanundesireddecision-makingrole.2.Languagehasbeenadded,whichprovidesthereviewinganddecision-makingbodieswithaprovisionfordenialofadevelopmentapplication.However,ambiguouslanguageandanunresolvedproblemremain.Inadditionanewissuehasbeencreated.Theproposednewlanguageinparagraphf.3readsasfollows(reproducedhereinitalics):F.3.ReviewDeterminationa.TheReviewandDecision-MakingBodiesshallissueafindingastowhethertheapplication,includingthewitdlfeconservationplan,complieswiththerequirementsofthisSection.b.Wild4festudiesandmitigationplansfoundtobeadequatebytheDecision-MakingBodyshaltbecomebindingupontheApplicant.c.ApplicationsthatdonotcomplywithSection7.8ofthiscodeshallbedenied. 44,Nowhereinthisproposedrevisionisthereaclearstatementoftheactual“requirements”referenced.Onceagain,itisleftforargumentandinterpretationthattherequirementsmightbethefollowingreviewstandards(reproducedhereinitalics):G.ReviewStandards.ThefollowingreviewstandardsshallapplytoalldevelopmentapplicationsasspecUled,unlessStaffdeterminesthataspecUlcstandardmaybewaivedpursuanttosubsectionF.5.above.ItistheintentofthisSectionthatthesestandardsbeappliedinaflexiblefashiontoprotectwild%fehabitatandwildlifespeciesinacost-effectivefashion.1.ReviewStandards.a.Buffers.Altdevelopmentsubjecttoawitdlfeconservationplanshallprovideasetbackfromanyidentifiedimportantwildlifehabitatarea,asspecifiedbytheDivisionofWildlfe,tothemaximumextentfeasibleinaccordancewithanyrecommendationsinthewildlifeconservationplan.b.Non-NativeVegetation.ThereshaltbenointroductionofplantspeciesthatarenotontheapprovedlandscapinglistinAppendixConanysitecontaininganyimportantwildflfehabitatarea.Tothemaximumextentfeasible,existingherbaceousandwoodycoveronthesiteshallbemaintainedandremovalofnativevegetationshallbeminimized.c.Fencing.(1)Nofencingonasitecontainingimportantwildlifehabitatshaltexceedforty(40)inchesinheight,excepttotheextentthatsuchfencingisapprovedbyStafftoconfinepermitteddomesticanimalsortoprotectpermittedornamentallandscapingorgardens.(2)Fenceshigherthanforty(40)inchesmaybeallowedfadequateopeningsareprovidedforthepassageofdeer,elkorotheridentifiedwildlife.Theseopeningsshallbeatleastsix(6)feetwideandspacedamaximumoffifty(50)fretapartalongcontinuousfencetinesexceedingthislength.(3)Nofencingusingbarbedwireshallbeallowed.(4)Thetypeoffrncing(materials,opacity,etc.)shallbedeterminedbyStaffortheDecision-MakingBodyasappropriateforthewildlifespeciesonthesitebasedonadvicefromtheColoradoDivisionofWildlUè.d.ExteriorLighting.Useofexteriorlightingshallbeminimizedinareasofimportantwildlifehabitat,andlightingshallbedesignedsothatitdoesnotspilloverorontosuchcriticalhabitat.Seealso§7.9below.e.RefuseDisposal.Developmentsonsitescontainingimportantwitdflfehabitat,suchasblackbear,mustuseapprovedanimal-proofrefusedisposalcontainers.WithDivisionofWildljfeapproval,refusedisposalcontainersandenclosuresmaybeelectrUled.fDomesticAnimals.Developmentapplicationsforpropertythatincludesimportantwildlifehabitatmustincludeaplanwithspecledenforcementmeasuresforthecontrolofdomesticanimalsandhouseholdpets.Theplanmustincludeprovisionstopreventtheharassment,disturbanceandkillingofwild%feandtopreventthedestructionofimportantwildlifehabitat.Theabove-listeditemsare,orshouldbe,thestandardminimumrequirementsforalldevelopmentsintheEstesValley.Thislistprovidesgood,commonsensebuildingstandardsfor allmountaincommunities,howeverithaslittletodowithmitigating“significantadverseimpacts”resultingfromamajordevelopmentonimportantwildlifehabitat.Ifthe“G.1ReviewStandards”arenottherequirementsforthemitigationofsignificantadverseimpacts,itcouldbeleftforargumentthattherequirements,instead,mightbeinthefollowingH.2paragraph(reproducedhereinitalics)listingthecontentofaWildlifeConservationPlan:HWitdttfeConservationPlans.2.PlanContent.AnywildlfeconservationplanrequiredtobepreparedpursuanttothisSectionshallincludethefollowinginformationataminimum.Spec/IcrequirementsmaybewaivedbyStaffduetothelocationofthedevelopment,theprevioususeofthesite,thesizeandpotentialimpactofthedevelopment,theabsenceofparticularspeciesonasite,theprohibitionofareasonableuseofthesiteandotherrelevantfactors.a.Adescrtptionoftheoiizershtp,location,type,sizeandotherattributesofthewitdlfehabitatonthesite.h.Adescrztionofthepopulationsofwildflfespeciesthatinhabitorusethesiteincludingaqualitativedescrzptionoftheirspatialdistributionandabundance.c.Ananalysisofthepotentialadverseimpactsoftheproposeddevelopmentonwildlifeandwitdlfehabitatonoroffsite.d.Alistofproposedmitigationmeasuresandananalysisoftheprobabilityofsuccessofsuchmeasures.e.Aplan,forimplementation,maintenanceandmonitoringofmitigationmeasures.fAplanforanyrelevantenhancementorrestorationmeasures.g.Ademonstrationoffiscal,administrativeandtechnicalcompetenceoftheApplicantorotherrelevantentitytosuccessfullyexecutetheplan.AlthoughparagraphH.2.doesrequirealistofproposedmitigationmeasures,itonlyasksfortheirprobabilityofsuccess.Itdoesnotrequirethemitigationmeasurestobeeffective.Withoutsucharequirementthemereactofsubmittingaplansatisfiesthisparagraphofcodeandthesubstanceoftheplanisofnoconsequence.Whethertherequirementscanbeinterpretedasbeingthe6itemslistedunder“ReviewStandards,”orasbeingjustthesubmissionofaWildlifeConservationPlan,itisnotclearhowthissectionofcodewillachievetheexpectationsetbyitstitle(WildlifeandHabitatProtection)and/orfulfillitsstatedpurpose(reproducedhereinitalicsfromDraft9)“TomaintainandenhancethediversityofwildflfespeciesandhabitatthatoccurintheEstesValley,andtoplananddesignlandusestobeharmoniouswithwildlfehabitatandthespeciesthatdependonthishabitatfortheeconomic,recreationalandenvironmentalbenefitoftheresidentsofandvisitorstotheEstesValley.”ThenewproblempresentedinDraft9wasmadeknownbypubliccommenttotheTownBoardduringthefirstreadingandinapreviouslettertotheBoard.Today’scodeclearlydefinesonlyfiveuniquetypesofhabitatworthyofspecialconsiderationand,foronlythosefivehabitats,requiresaplanintendedtomitigatethe“significantadverseimpacts”ofadevelopment.Thisnewestproposedcoderevisionremoves2ofthose5habitatsfromconsideration. Theonlypurposestatedfortheseomissionswastoensurethat“anotherWapitiCrossingwillneverhappenagain.”Imustreiteratethatintentionallyweakeningthecodetopreventan“uncomfortablemoment”duringafutureEVPCorTownBoardmeetingisnotanappropriatewaytocraftdevelopmentcode.Thedebate,thepublicinterest,andthegovernmentalawarenessgeneratedbyWapitiCrossinghasbeenahealthyandbeneficialexercisingofaprocessthatcanleadtobettercommunity-governmentdialogandtoabetterEstesValley.Insummary,Draft9continuestofallshortbyfailingtocorrectoneofthethreeissuesitwasintendedtorectify.ThatflawisthelackofanexplicitlistingofrequirementsandnolanguagerequiringaWildlifeConservationPlantobeeffectiveinmitigatingthe“significantadverseimpacts”createdbytheproposeddevelopmentonanimportantwildlifehabitat.AddingtothecontroversyanderodingtheTown’scredibilityonthistopicistheremovalof2ofthe5typesofhabitatthissectionoftheEVDCisintendedtoprotect.AgainIamaskingyoutotakeoneoftwopositiveactions:1)Pleaserejectthisproposedcoderevisionwiththerequirementthatitbemodifiedby:•Includinganexplicitlistofrequirementsandaddingtherequirementthatmitigationplansmustbeeffective.•Addingbackthe2typesofhabitats(lambing,calving,andfawningsites;raptornestingsites)whichtriggerthecreationofaWildlifeConservationPlan.2)Ormakethesesimplecorrectionsnow,duringtheapprovalprocess,toelevatethisrevisionbeyond“closeenough.”Ambiguityandunclearrequirementsmaybemoreconvenientandflexibleforinterpretingthecode,butthecitizensoftheEstesValleydeservebetter!Sincerely,FredR.Mares895ElkMeadowCourtcc:EstesValleyPlanningCommission0 Trusteesinput09/2209IwouldliketobeginbythankingDitectorJosephandAlisonChilcottfortheamountoftimeandenergytheyhaveinvestedduringthepastyearinworkingonaWildlifeHabitatcoderevision.Thisparticularrevisionisconsideredtobeaninterimchange.Aquickfix,withminimalchanges.tocorrecttheflawsintoday’scode.Idon’tbelievethisisinterimcode.TwoyearsagoaWildlifeKabitatAssessmentandOpenSpaceStudy(withpossibleresultantcodechanges)weresanctionedatajointsessionoftheLarimerCountyCommissioners,thisBoardandourPlanningCommission.TheWildlifeHabitatAssessmenthasbeencompleted.TheOpenSpaceStudyhasbeentabledbythisBoard,andaftermanymonthsof’work,andinrecognitionofthesynergybetweenopenspaceandwildlifehabitat,acomprehensiveupdatetoourWildlifeHabitatProtectioncodehasbeentabledbythePlanningCommissionwaitingforthepromisedOpenSpaceStud.WeareinaCatch22.ThePlanningDepartmentbelievesthisBoardisnotinterestedinpursuingtheOpenSpaceStudyandthereforehasnoplantoresubmitthestudyfurfunding.ThePlanningCommissionwillnotconsideramorecomprehensiehabitatprotectioncodechangewithouttheopenspacestudyandthisBoardhasstoppedthatstudy.Thisisnotinterimcode;thisistherealcodeandthisrevisionisflawed.Itcontainsambiguouslanguage,anunresolvedproblem,anditcreatesanewissues.CDOWhasbeenremovedfromadecisionmakingroleandthereviewingbody”hasbeenprovidedwiththeauthorityfordenialofanapplicationbasedupontherequirementsofthissectionofcede.butthereinliestheproblem.Therearenorequirementsdefinedinthisrevision.Thereisonlythepreviouslyexistingparagraph“G.IReviewStandards”whichisalistotcommonsenseitemssuchasbuffers,non-nativevegetation,fencing,lighting,refusedisposalandcontrolofdomesticanimals.TheseitemsshouldhetheminimumstandardrequirementsfurallbuildingprojectsintheEstesValley;howeverthehavelittletodowithmitigatiijgsinificantadverseimpacts”resultingfromamajordevelopmentonimportantwildlifehabitat.IftheReviewStandards”arenottherequirementsofthiscode,itisleftfurargumentandinterpretationthatparagraphH.2listingthecontentofaWildlifeConservationPlanmightbetherequirements.Althoughthisparagraphdoesrequirealistofproposedmeasuresforthemitigationofsignificantadverseimpacts,itonlyasksfortheirprobabilityofsuccess.Itdoesnotrequirethemitigationmeasurestoheeffective.Withoutsuchareqciirementthemereactofsubmittingaplansatisfiesthisparagraphofcedeandthesubstanceoftheplanisofnoconsequence.ThisistheinterpretationalreadyvoicedbytheTownAttorneyandTownstaffduringtheWapitiCrossinghearings.Thequestionremains—whatarethe requirementsofthissectionofcodethatarethebasistbrapprovalordenialofanapplication?ThenewproblempresentedinDraft9istheremovalof2ofthe5uniquehabitatsintoday’scodethattriggertheneedforaWildlifeConservationPlan.IlearnedjustyesterdayduringabriefinggiventotheCountyCommissionersthatthereasonraptornestingsiteswereremovedfromthelistwasnotatthedirectionofthePlanningCommissionortheBoardofTrusteeshutbecauseofthe“discontenf’expressedtothePlanningDeptbylocaldevelopersandengineeringcompanies.Thistypeofresponseonlyservestopei]etuatedistrustanderodepublicconfidenceinTownGovernment.Insummary,Draft9continuestofallshortbyfailingtocorrectoneofthethteeissuesitwasintendedtorectify.ThatflawisthelackofanexplicitlistingofrequirementswithnolanguagereguirinaaWildlifeConservationPlantobeeffectiveinmitigatingthe“significantadverseimpacts”onanimportantwildlifehabitat.Addingtothecontroversy,andtheTown’scredibilityistheremovalof2ofthe5typesofhabitatsattherequestoflocaldevelopers.AgainIamaskingyoutotakeoneoftwopositiveactions:1)Pleaserejectthispi-oposedcoderevisionwiththerequirementthatitbemodifiedby:•Includinganexplicitlistofrequirementsincludingtherequirementthatmitigationplans-mustheeffective.•Addingbackthe2typesofhabitats(lambing,calving,andfawningsitesraptornestingsites)whichtriggerthecreationofaWildlifePlanfortheinterim.,atleastuntilthemorecomprehensierevisionisavailable.2)Ormakethesesimplecorrectionsnow,duringtheapprovalprocess.Weneedsimple.straightforwardandtothepointcodelanguagethatiseasilyunderstandable.Ambiguousandvaguelanguagemayhemoreconvenientandmoreflexibleforinterpretingthecode,butthecitizensoftheEstesValleydeservebetter!FredR.Mares$95ElkMeadowCourt II’‘IMemoAdmmistrationTo:From:Date:]acquieHalburnt,TownAdministratorSeptember17,2009Subject:HistoryMuralatWestParkCenterHonorableMayorBillPinkhamandBoardofTrusteesBACKGROUND:AttheJune5,2008CommunityDevelopmentCommitteeMeeting,DanValley,representingLocalRootsCo-op,presentedaconceptualmuraltobepaintedonthenorthsideofbuilding.ThequestionbeforeCDCwaswhetherornotthemuralwasasign.TheCDCrequestedamorecompleterenderingandapprovalbythetownboardasanon-signmuralbeforeitcouldbepainted.PartoftheMunicipalCodesigndefinitionis:17.66.040(24)“Signmeansanywriting,pictorialrepresentation,decoration(includinganymaterialusedtodifferentiatesigncopyfromitsbackground),form,emblemortrademark,flagorbanner,mural,oroutdoordisplayofmerchandisetoaifractbusiness,oranyotherdisplayofsimilarcharacter.”Ifthemuralisdeterminedtobeasign,itmustfitintotheallowablesignagespacecalculationforLocalRootsCo-opandapermitmustbeissued.Iftheboarddeterminesthemuralisnotasign,themuralmaybepaintedwithoutapermitbecausetherearenoregulationsfornon-signmuralsinthecode.AttheJanuary21,2009EPURAboardmeeting,theEPURAcommissionersvoted(4-2)toprovidefundingintheamountof$18,000toLocalRootsCo-opfordeckimprovementsandahistoricalmural.AttachedisthelatestrenderingsubmittedbyMr.Valley.BUDGETICOST:N/AOPTIONS: I•IIThetownboardistaskedwithdecidingwhetherornotthemuralisasign.Themural0paintinghasalreadybegun.Mr.Valleyvoluntarilystoppedpaintingthemuraluntiltheboardmakesadecision.Optionalmotions“ImovethatthemuraltenderingsubmittedbyLocalRootsCo-opisnotasign”Or“ImovethatthemuraltenderingsubmittedbyLocalRootsCo-opisasignandmustgothroughtheCommunityDevelopmentDepartmenttobeconsideredinthetotalallowablesignagecalculation.”00 RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSCommunityDevelopment—June5,2008—Page22008,aspresented.REPORTS.Reportsprovidedforinformationalpurposesandmadeapartoftheproceedings.•EventNumbers2008YTD•MarketingCommittee•PublicRelationsDir.PickeringstatedthatSpecialEventnumberswillbeprovidedtotheCommitteeonaquarterlybasis.HecommendedthecommunicationsteamfortheirworkrelatedtotheDemocraticNationalConventiontobeheldinDenverinAugust,statingthatinformationaboutEstesParkwasincludedinanewsletterthatwassentto50,000peoplewhoareexpectedtoattendtheconvention.EstesParkhasrecentlybeenfeaturedintheDenvernewspapers,inarticleswrittenbyinternationaltravelwritersencouragingtraveltotheUnitedStates,andasthesubjectoffamiliarizationtoursconductedfortravelorganizations.Dir.Pickeringstatedthatameetingwillbeheldthisafternoonat3:00p.m.intheboardroomtoreceivepublicinputonthetopicoftheLocalMarketingDistrict.MUSEUM!SENIORCENTERSERVICESDEPARTMENT.REPORTS.Reportsprovidedforinformationalpurposesandmadeapartoftheproceedings.•MuseumMonthlyReport•SeniorCenterMonthlyReportCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT.‘HISTôth’MURALATWESfPARKCENTER-REQUESTAPPROVALDanValley,ChairmanoftheLocalRootsCo-opisrequestinäpiovi”ofamuraltobelocatedonthenorthsideofanexistingbuildingatWestParkCenter.Theproposedmural,visiblefromPerformancePark,wouldbeautifythebackofthebuildingwhichiscurrentlyanunsightlyarea.ThemuralwouldbepaintedbyexperiencedlocalmuralistEllaYatesandlimitedtolocalimagesofculturalandhistoricsignificance.Mr.ValleyhasconsultedwithJamesPickering,EstesParkMuseumstaff,andpersonnelattheYMCAoftheRockies,MacGregorRanch,andtheBaldpateInnasresourcestodeterminesuitablecontentforthemural.Mr.Valleydisplayedexamplesoftheartist’sworkandpreliminaryideasforthemural.TheCommitteereviewedthecodedefinitionofacommercialsignandcommentedontheremovalofamuralofSantaandhissleighfromadowntownChristmasshopthatwasrequiredduetothecommercialconnectionbetweenthecontentofthemuralandthestore.Discussionensuedonthefollowingtopics:thedefinitionofpublicartvs.advertising;thecodeprovidesaverybroaddefinitionofacommercialsign;howwillmaintenanceofthemuralbehandled;whowillpayforthemural;writtenagreementswithownersrelatedtolocatingthemuralontheirproperty;andapprovalofthemuralwouldsetaprecedentforotherbusinesses.Ms.Yatesstatedthemuralwouldbepaintedwithacrylicpaintsonaclothmediumthatwouldbeappliedtothebuildingwithathickdecoupagegelandsealedtoprotectitfromtheweatherandsun.Shestatedthismethodisrelativelydurableandpredictstouchupstothemuralwouldnotberequiredforaperiodofeighttotenyears.Mr.ValleysaidcurrentlytheCo-opisplanningtopayforthemuralasagifttothecommunity,butthatdonationsandassistancewithfundingwouldbewelcomed.HestatedthattheCo-opmayseekassistanceinthefuturefromEPURAtotie-intheappearanceoftheareawith RECORDOFPROCEEDINGSCommunityDevelopment—June5,2008—Page3PerformancePark.REPORTS.Reportsprovidedforinformationalpurposesandmadeapartoftheproceedings.•CommunityDevelopmentFinancial•MonthlyBuildingPermitSummaryTherebeingnofurtherbusiness,TrusteeEisenlaueradjournedthemeetingat8:54a.m.CynthiaDeats,DeputyTownClerk000 L‘....+:i“AlL 000T 000 STOWNOfESITSPAIUçMemoTo:From:GregSievers&ScottZurnDate:September22,2009Re:TownofEstesParkPublicWorksEngineeringRoom100,TownHallP.O.Box1200,EstesPark,CO80517970-577-3586,gsievers@estes.orgTheHonorableMayorPinkham,BoardofTrustees,andAdministratorHalburntFallRiverTrailPhase4-B,requesttoacceptbid.Background:ThisphaseoftheFallRiverTrailbeginsatCastleMountainLodgeandendsatthewestsideoftheBlackhawkLodge.ThistrailportionislocatedentirelywithinCDOTright-of-wayandwasapprovedbyaLicenseAgreementwithCDOTonMay27,2009.PWreceivedtheformal‘approvaltoawardtoCornerstoneConcrete’(#ES4M405-013)fromCDOTonSeptember15,2009.Constructionprojectbidpackagesweremailed,advertised,andpostedontheTownwebsite,andeleven.sponseswerereceived,theresultsareasfollows:1CornerstoneConcreteCo.EstesPark$277,827.902CornerstoneConstructionConceptsEstesPark$280,285.743JagsEnterprises,Inc.Greeley$284,622.814NorthstarConcrete,Inc.Loveland$297,290.055HeathConstructionFortCollins$334,262.876DuranExcavating,Inc.Greeley$335,106.907NoraaConcreteConstructionCorp.Keenesburg$336,940.758MountainConstructors,Inc.Platteville$339,308.869HoffConstructionLoveland$371,677.3610ConnellFortCollins$372,263.0311ColoradoConstructors,Inc.Denver$413,448.23BudgetICost:the2009budgetcontains$150,000forthiswork(page104—LarimerCountyOpenSpace220-4600-462-35-60),andanadditional$140,000wasacquiredbystaffthroughtheAmericanRecoveryandReinvestmentAct(A.R.R.A.).Totalprojectconstructionbudgetis$290,000Action:ProposedMotion:“Imovetoapprove/denythelowbidfromCornerstoneConcreteCompany,ofEstesPark(BobPavlish)intheamountof$277,827.90.”(aPProvedacontractwillbegeneratedformayoralsignature,andthenforwardedtoCDOTforactivation. ‘44aMemoDate:September18,2009To:TheHonorableMayorPinkham,theBoardofTrustees,AdministratorHalburntFrom:GregoryA.White,TownAttorneyRE:LMD-TownIntergovernmentalAgreementBACKGROUNDOnSeptember8,2009,theBoardofTrusteesadoptedResolutionNo.09-17whichapprovedtheEstesParkLocalMarketingDistrictBusinessandOperatingPlanfor2010(the2010MarketingPlan].TheOperatingPlanprovidesthattheEstesParkLocalMarketingDistrict(LMD]willmanagefourcurrentTownCVBemployeeswiththeTowncontinuingtoprovidecompensationandbenefitsforthefouremployees.Thefouremployeesareresponsibleforthemarketing,advertising,publicrelations,website,visitor’sguide,stakeholdersalesandservices,andgroupsalesoftheConventionandVisitor’sBureau.The2010MarketingPlanalsocontemplatestheLMDhiringa“workingdirector”toberesponsiblefortheproperleadership,managementandexecutionofthe2010OperatingPlan.SaidpersonmaybeoneofthefourTownemployees.TheproposedIntergovernmentalAgreementbetweentheTownandtheLMDprovidesthetermsandconditionsofthesupervisionofthefourTownemployeesbytheLMD,thehiringofa“workingdirector”bytheLMD,andthepaymentbytheTownofallcompensationandbenefitsofthefouremployees.TheIGAalsoprovidesfortheprovisionbytheTownofsufficientspacefortheemployeesattheVisitor’sCenter.TheIGAisonlyforthe2010calendaryear.BUDGET/COSTThe2010Budgetwillneedtoappropriatesufficientfundstopayallcompensationandbenefitsforthefouremployees.ACTIONProposedmotion:“1movetoapprove/notapprovetheIntergovernmentalAgreementbetweentheEstesParkLocalMarketingDistrictandtheTownofEstesParkaspresented.”Ifapproved,theIGAwillbeexecutedbytheMayorandforwardedtotheLMDforapprovalandexecution. INTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENTTHISINTERGOVERNMENTALAGREEMENTismadeandenteredintothis____dayof,2009,byandbetweentheESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICT,aColoradolocalmarketingdistrict,hereinafterreferredtoasthe“LMD”,andtheTOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADO,aColoradostatutorytown,hereinafterreferredtoastheCCTOwflWITNESSETH:WHEREAS,theLIvIDisalocalmarketingdistrictorganizedtoprovidetheservicessetforthinSection29-25-111(1)(e)(I)A),(B)and(C),C.R.S.;andWHEREAS,theLMDwascreatedpursuanttotheprovisionsofSection29-25-101etseq.C.R.S.andtheIntergovernmentalAgreementdatedAugust26,2t)08andallamendmentstheretobetweentheTownandtheBoardofCountyCommissioners,LarimerCounty;andWHEREAS,applicableprovisionsoftheColoradoConstitutionandthestatutesoftheStateofColorado,specificallySection29-20-101etseq.C.R.S.,authorizetheLMDandtheTowntoenterintomutuallbindingandenforceableagreements,includingagreementsaddressingthesubjectmatterofthisAgreement;andWHEREAS,theLMDwillneedtheprofessionalservicesandassistanceoffouremployeesofthefown(the“Employees”)inordertoprovidetheservicessetforthintheOperatingPlanoftheLMDapprovedbytheTownonSeptember8,2009;andWHEREAS,inorderfortheefficientperformanceoftheOperatingPlan,theLMDwillsupervisetheEmployeeswiththeTownbeingresponsibleforthesalariesandbenefitsoftheEmployeespursuanttothetermsandconditionsofthisAgreement;andWHEREAS,theTownandtheLMDhavedeterminedthatitisthebestinterestofbothentitiestoaccomplishtheefficientprovisionofmarketingandpromotionalservicesassetforthintheOperatingPlanbythetermsofthisIntergovernmentalAgreement.NOW,THEREFORE,ITISUNDERSTOODANDAGREEDBETWEENTHEPARTIESASFOLLOWS:1.Preamble.ThePartiesacknowledgethattherecitalssetforthabovearetrueandcorrect,andthoserecitalsareherebyincorporatedintothisAgreement.1 a2.EffectiveDate.TheAgreementshallbeeffectiveuponitsexecutionbybothparties.3.Employees.TheTownagreesthatitshallprovidethefollowingservicestotheLMD:a.OfficeSpace.TheTownshallprovidesufficientofficespacefortheEmployeesattheVisitor’sCenter.ThePartiesagreetocooperateintheprovisionofnecessaryworkspacefortheEmployeeswhichwillbesimilartothecurrentworkspaceoftheEmployeesatthetimeofexecutionofthisAgreement.TheTownshallhavetheright,afterconsultationwiththeLMD,torearrangeworkareasoftheEmployeestoensuretheefficiencyofboththeLIVIDandTownoperations.b.JobDescription.AttachedheretoasExhibitAarejobdescriptionsforthefourindividualEmployeesreflectingthesupervisionoftheEmployeesbytheLIVIDandtheirjobduties.TheLMDmaychangeindividualjobdescriptionsafterconsultationwiththeTown.TheTownshallnotchangetheindividualjobdescriptionswithoutpriorconsultationwiththeLMD.c.SupervisionofEmployees.TheEmployeesshallbesupervisedbytheLMD.AllEmployeedisciplinaryactionsincluding,butnotlimitedto,suspensionand/ortermination,shallbepursuanttothetermsandconditionsoftheTown’sPersonnelPolicyManualdatedMarch23,2004.ForpurposesofallmattersinvolvingtheEmployeesandtheTown’sPersonnelPolicyManual,theLMD,oritsdesignatedSupervisoryEmplovec,shallbethesupervisoroftheEmployees.AnyallowableappealofadisciplinaryactionregardingtheEmployeeshallbetotheLMDBoard.TheLMDherebyagreesthatallpersonnelactionsinvolvinganyoftheEmployeesshallremainconfidentialunlessrequestedinwritingtobepublicbytheindividualEmployee.AnyamendmenttotheTown’sPersonnelPolicyManualshallalsoapplytotheEmployees.d.SupcrvisotrEmployee.TheLMDcontemplatesselectingoneofthefourindividualEmployeesastheWorkingDirectoroftheLMD.Insaidevent,thePartiesagreetoamendthejobdescriptionofsaidEmployeetoreflectthenewdutiesandresponsibilitiesoftheWorkingDirector.UpontherequestoftheLIvID,theWorkingDirectorplustheremainingthreeemployeesshallbegintheirdutiesfortheLIVIDandbesupervisedbytheLIVIDatadatetobemutuallydeterminedpriortoJanuary1,2010.e.ChangesinSalaryand/orBenefits.Anychange,whetheranincreaseordecreaseintheTown’spaystructureand/orbenefitsshallbeapplicabletotheEmployees.IntheeventtheLMDwishestoprovideadditionalcompensationand/orbenefitstoanytheindividualEmployee,saidincreaseshallbetheresponsibilityoftheLMD;andtheLMDshallprovidesufficientfundstotheTowntopayforsuchincreaseincompensationand/orincreasedbenefits.Anyincreaseincompensationand/orbenefitstoanyindividualEmployeebytheLMDshallbethesoleresponsibilityoftheLIVIDandshallnotbeafutureobligationoftheTownintheeventthatany2 individualEmployeeisnolongersubjecttothetermsandconditionsofthisAgreement.f.TerminationorResignationofEmployee.IntheeventanyofthefourindividualEmployeesisterminatedorresigns,thePartiesagreetheyshallcooperateinthehiringofanindividualtofillthevacatedjobposition.Saidcooperationshallincludethejobnotice,application,andinterviewsforthevacantposition.SaidnewlyhiredindividualshallbecomeanemployeeoftheTownandbeoneoftheEmployeesunderthetermsandconditionsofthisAgreement.4.OtherEmployees.TheLMDretainstherighttohireanyotherpersonstobeemployeesoftheLMDincluding,butnotlimitedto,asupervisorypositionfortheEmployees.ThetermsandconditionsofanysuchemploymentshallbeinthesolediscretionoftheLMDandnotsubjecttothetermsandconditionsofthisIntergovernmentalAgreement.5.OtherServices.TheLMDandtheTown,byseparateagreement,mayagreethattheTownshallprovideotherservicestotheLI\IDsuchasaccounting,investments,and/oradministrativestaffing.6.AnnualAudit.IftheTowndetermines,pursuanttoapplicableGASBStandards,thattheTown’sauditrequirestheinclusionoftheLMDaspartoftheaudit,theLI\IDshallreimbursetheTowntheamountofthecostoftheLI\ID’sportionoftheTown’sauditexpense.7.EffectiveDateandTermination.a.ThisIntergovernmentalAgreementshalltakeeffectuponitsexecutionbybothparties,andshallremaininfullforceandeffectuntilDecember31,2010,orunlessterminatedearlierbymutualagreementoftheparties.ThepartiesagreethattheyshallreviewthetermsandconditionsofthisAgreementinAugustof2010inanticipationofthepreparationofthe2t)11OperatingPlanbytheLMDandthenegotiationofanewIntergovernmentalAgreement.b.If,throughanycause,eitherpartyfailstofulfillitsobligationsunderthisAgreementinatimelyandpropermanner,violatesanyprovisionofthisAgreement,orviolatesanyapplicablelaw,thenon-breachingpartyshallgivethebreachingpartywrittennoticeofsaidbreach.Thebreachingpartyshallhavethirty(30)daystocorrectthebreach.Ifthebreachingpartyfailstocorrectthebreachwithinsaidthirty(30)dayperiod,thenon-breachingpartrshallhavethetighttoterminatethisAgreementforcause.8.AnnualAppropriation.NothinghereinshallconstituteamultiplefiscalyearobligationpursuanttotheColoradoConstitution,ArticleX,Section20.Not\vithstandinganyotherprovisionofthisAgreement,theTown’sobligationsunderthisAgreementaresubjecttoannualQappropriationbytheTown.AnyfailureoftheTownannuallytoappropriateadequatemoniestofinancetheTown’sobligationsunderthisAgreementshallterminatethisAgreementatsuch3 .timeassuchthen-existingappropriationsaredepleted.NoticeshallbegivenpromptlytotheLAIDofanyfailuretoappropriateadequatemonies.9.Notices.Allnoticesorothercommunicationhereundershallbedeemedgivenwhenpersonallydeliveredorafterthelapseoffive(5)businessdaysfollowingmailingbycertifiedmail,postageprepaid,addressasfollows:ESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTAttn:ChairpersonPostOfficeBox4426EstesPark,CO80517TOWNOFESTESPARKAttn:TownAdministratorPostOfficeBox1200EstesPark,CO8051710.RelationshipoftheParties.ThePartiesenterintothisIntergovernmentalAgreementasseparateandindependententitiesandshallmaintainsuchstatusthroughoutthetermofthisIntergovernmentalAgreement.11.GovernmentalImmunity.NothingcontainedhereinshallbeconstruedasawaiverormodificationoftherightsaffordedtotheLMDand/ortheTownundertheColoradoGovernmentalImmunityActandsubsequentamendmentsthereto.12.Indemnification.Totheextentpermissiblebylaw,theLMDshallindemnify,protect,defendandholdharmless,theTo\vnofEstesParkanditsemployees,electedandappointedofficials,fromanyandallclaims,lossesordamagesincurredinconnectionwiththeservicestobeprovidedbytheTownpursuanttothisIntergovernmentalAgreement.Suchindemnificationshallincludereasonableattorney’sfeesandcosts.13.GoverningLawinEffect.ThisIntergovernmentalAgreementshallbegovernedbyandconstruedunderthelawsoftheStateofColorado.14.Venue.VenueforallpurposesshallbedeemedproperintheDistrictCourtofLarimerCounty,Colorado.15.EntireAgreementoftheParties.TherecitalscontainedhereinrepresenttheentireagreementoftheParties,andshallbebindinguponthepartiesheretoandtheirsuccessors.16.Amendment.NoamendmentorothermodificationofthisIntergovernmentalAgreementshallbevalidunlesspursuanttoawritteninstrumentsignedbybothparties.17.Assignment.ThebenefitsandburdensunderthisIntergovernmentalAgreementmaynotbeassignedbyeitherpartywithoutthewrittenconsentoftheother.4 41INWITNESSWHEREOF,thePartiesheretohavecausedthisIntergovernmentalAgreementtobeexecutedthedayandyearfirstwrittenabove.ESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTBy:__________________ChairpersonAITEST:TOWNOFESTESPARKBy:MayorATTEST:TownClerk5 CodeNo.858TOWNOFESTESPARK,COLORADOSTAKEHOLDERSALES&SERVICECOORDINATORDESCRIPTIONOFWORKGeneralStatementofDuties:ResponsibleforcreatingandcoordinatingtheservicesandprogramsofferedtoConventionandVisitorBureaustakeholdersandmembers.ResponsibleforcreatingandmanagingprogramsthatproducearevenuestreamfortheBureau.WorkswiththeCommunicationsDirectortomaintainweb-basedmemberservices.SupervisionReceived:WorksundergeneralsupervisionoftheExecutiveDirectoroftheConventionandVisitorBureau.SupervisionExercised:None.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSOFTHEJOB:Thefollowingareessentialfunctionsofthejob.Anyonepositionmaynotincludeallofthedutieslisted.1.JobDuties:(assistsin):A.Plans,develops,andimplementstheBureau’sstakeholdersales,serviceandretentionprograms.B.Handlesbillingandcollectionofduesandfees.C.ProcessesdepositsforConventionandVisitorBureauservices.D.Researchanddevelopprospectivenewmembers.Maintaincompleteandaccuratestakeholderandmembershiprecords.E.DevelopandmanageprogramstointroduceandofferConventionandVisitorBureauservicestonewEstesParkbusinesses.F.Preparesandpresentsstakeholderandmembershippresentationstoindividualsandgroups.G.Maintainon-goingrelationshipwithstakeholdersandmembersinordertoassurevalueofBureauservices.H.Maintaininvolvementinthecommunityandindustrytofostermembershipsales,serviceandretention.I.DevelopandexecutespecialprogramsandeventstoengagethestakeholdersandmemberstocommunicatethebenefitsoftheBureau.J.Assistswiththedevelopmentofallstakeholderandmembermarketingmaterialsandprograms.STAKEHOLDERSALESCOUPEREVISED:June18,2008 q1.JobDuties:(assistsin):K.ServesasliaisontoinsurancecompaniesfortheConventionandVisitorBureauWorkersCompensationProgram;participatesontheWorkerCompensationSafetyCommittee,attendsWorkerCompensationSafetySeminars.L.Activates,inputsandauditsallstakehotderandmembercontentontheBureau’swebsite.MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSRequiredKnowledge,SkillandAbility:1.Abilitytobecourteous,professional,andserviceoriented.1.StrongknowledgeofEstesParkandthetourismindustry.2.Abilityandskilltobedemonstratedindirectsales.4.Abilitytooperatepersonalcomputerswithanin-depthworkingknowledgeofcomputersoftwareapplications,includingMicrosoftOfficeanddatabasemanagement.5.Strongworkingknowledgeofbookkeepingandsomeaccountingpractices,asrequiredbytheposition.6.Strongorganizationalskills.7.AbilitytocommunicateeffectivelyinEnglish,bothverballyandinwriting.8.Abilitytoexerciseinitiativeandsoundjudgmentinordertoreactresourcefullyundervaryingcircumstances.9.Abilitytomaintainandestablisheffectiveworkingrelationshipswithco-workers,otheragenciesandthegeneralpublic.SpecialRequirements:1.MusthavecurrentColoradoDriver’sLicenseandanacceptabledrivingrecord.2.MusthavereliabletransportationfortravelinandaroundtheEstesParkarea.Education:Fouryearcollegedegreeorcareer/experienceequivalent.Experience:Atleasttwoyearsexperienceanddemonstratedsuccessindirectsales,developmentbusinesscontacts,makingcoldcalls,etc.Atleasttwoyearsexperienceanddemonstratedsuccessincustomer-clientrelationshipbuilding.Atleasttwoyearsexperienceworkingwithavarietyofcomputerprograms,includingweb-based,accounting,databasemanagement,MicrosoftOfficeSuiteprograms.ORAnyequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.Iunderstandthedescriptionofthisjobandtheessentialftinctions,asgivenabove.IalsounderstandthatallofthedutiesarenotdescribedaboveandthatIwillperformthoseaboveandallotherassigneddutiesasdirectedbymysupervisorandmanagement.Signature:________________________________PrintedName:_____________________________Date:__________________________0STAKEHOLDERSALESCOORDREVISED:June18,2008 JobTitle:Director,EstesValleyLocalMarketingDistrictJobCategory:ExecutiveLevel,ELSAExemptReportsTo:LMDBoardofDirectorsSummary:DirectsandleadsthefourdepartmentsoftheLMDsectionoftheConventionandVisitorsBureautowarditsmission.WorksdirectlywithBoardonpolicymakingandstrategyfororganization.Actsasprimaryspokespersonfororganization.DirectreportsarethedepartmentheadsfortheCommunications,GroupSales&Marketing,VisitorsGuide,andStakeholderServicesteams.Duties&Overseesadministrative,operatingandmarketingfunctionsoftheLMD,includingResponsibilities:executionoftheannualmarketingandcommunicationsplanforthedistrict.AdvisestheChairmanoftheBoard,theBoardandsuchothercommitteesasdesignated.OverseesthecreationoffinancialreportsandannualauditreportsinaccordancewithproceduresapprovedbytheBoard.Developsandsupervisestheimplementationofanannualoperatingandmarketingplan,inordertopromotethedestinationtolocal,state,regional,nationalandinternationalaudiences.DirectsthepreparationoftheannualbudgetthatsupportstheseactivitiesandpresentsittotheBoardforapproval.AttendsallmeetingsoftheBoardandotherdesignatedcommitteesinanadvisory,non-votingcapacity.Establishesandmaintainsongoingeffectivecommunicationswithstakeholders,media,governmentleaders,businessandculturalinstitutionleaders,conventionandeventplanners,andthelocaltourismindustry.RepresentstheLMDatselectedlocal,state,regionalandnationalconventionsthatservetofosterthebettermentoftheLMD’smission.DevelopsandmaintainseffectiveorganizationalpoliciesandensuresallLMDactivitiesareimplementedwithintheseestablishedpolicies,guidelines,lawsandethicalstandards.Selects,trains,supervisesandevaluatesassignedpersonnel;coordinatesstafftraining;implementationofdisciplineandterminationproceduresforallstaffmembersviatheadoptedTownofEstesParkEmployeeManual.Establishesgoalsforindividualdepartmentsandassistsstaffinordertomeetthosegoals.Preparesandsubmitsapplicationsforexternalfunding.JobDescriptionforLMDDirector-final2009(2)9/18/2009 qRequirements:•Four-yeardegreefromanacademicinstitution;marketing,salesorbusinessmajorpreferred•Severalyearsofrelatedexperience•Knowledgeofmarketing,businesstheories,practices,andprocedures•Knowledgeofbudgetdevelopment•Excellentverbal,written,andpresentationskills•Stronginterpersonalskillsandanabilitytoprovideleadership•Experienceinsupervisionwithprovenabilitytorecruit,train,anddevelopstaff•Abilityanddesiretoworkinaresults-drivenenvironmentCompensation:$15,000-$20,000/year,plusbenefits,addedtocurrentcompensationofselectedcandidate.JobDescriptionforLMDDirector-final2009(2)9/18/20090 4CodeNo.873ESTESPARKLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTGROUPSALESANDMARKETINGMANAGERfortheESTESPARKCVBDESCRIPTIONOfWORKGeneralStatementofDuties:Isresponsibleforplanning,developing,implementing,andmeasuringacomprehensive,townwide,conferenceandgroupsalesandmarketingprogram.SupervisionReceived:WorksunderthegeneralsupervisionoftheDirectoroftheLocalMarketingDistrict.SupervisionExercised:MinimalESSENTIALFUNCTIONSOfTHEJOB:Thefollowingareessentialfunctionsofthejob.Anyonepositionmaynotincludeallofthedutieslisted.1.JobDuties:A.Developacomprehensivemarketingplantoreachtheappropriatedecisionmakersinthegroupindustry.Thismayinclude,butisnotlimitedtoadvertising,tradeshows,familiarizationtours,internetand/ormailcampaignsandsalescalls.B.I)esign,developandanalyzemarketresearchtodeterminethemarketmoodsanddirection.C.Co-ordinatewithlocalmeetingmarketingofficialstocombineresourcesandpromoteEstesPark’smeetingproperties.D.AssistinthepromotiontobooktownwidegroupsintotheEstesPark.E.Co-ordinatewithlocalstakeholdersandmarketingorganizationstopromoteEstesParkasagroupdestinationfortheadditionalgroupmarketsofweddings,reunionsandtours.F.Joinandparticipateintourism-relatedorganizationsthroughouttheStateofColoradotoshareideasandco-promoteonEstesParksbehalf IPGROUPSALES&MARKETINGMANAGERfortheESTESPARKCVBMINIMUMOUALIfICATIONSRequiredKnowledge,Skill,andAbility:1.Abilitytooperatepersonalcomputerandrelateddatasystems.2.Physicalabilitytodriveandinspectvariousproperties.3.AbilitytocommunicateeffectivelyinEnglish,bothverballyandinwriting.4.Abilitytodealeffectivelyandcourteouslywiththepublicandco-workers.5.Knowledgeofandabilitytomakesalescallsandtimelyfollowupprocedures.SpecialRequirements:1.MusthavevalidColoradoDrivers’License.2.Mustbewillingtoworksomeeveningsandweekends.3.Musthavedependabletransportation.Education:MinimumofHighSchoolgraduateandsomeadvancededucation/trainingpreferred.Experience:Minimumoftwoyearsexperienceingroupmarketingandsalesorarelatedfield.ORAnyequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.Iunderstandthedescriptionofthisjobandtheessentialfunctions,asgivenabove.IalsounderstandthatallofthedutiesarenotdescribedaboveandthatIwillperformthoseaboveandallotherassigneddutiesasdirectedbymysupervisorandmanagement.Signature:________________________________PrintedName:_____________________________Date:_____________________________0 Code#8$OESTESPARK,COLORADOLOCALMARKETINGDISTRICTCOMMUNICATIONSMANAGEROFTHEESTESPARKCONVENTION&VISITORSBUREAUDESCRIPTIONOFWORKGeneralStatementofDuties:OverseesallpaidadvertisingandpromotionoftheEstesParkareafortheEstesParkLocalMarketingDistrict(LMD)viatheConventionandVisitorsBureau.Plans,coordinates,anddirectsalltraveladvertising,Webpromotionandotherprogramstoincreasevisitationtothearea.Plans,coordinates,anddirectsallfulfillment,visitorinformationservicesandotherprogramstosupportvisitationtothearea.Developsandcoordinatesallelementsofthepromotionalmessagetovisitorsandpotentialvisitors.SupervisionReceived:WorksunderthedirectionoftheExecutiveDirectoroftheLMD.SupervisionExercised:Twopart-timeyear-aroundInformationSpecialists.ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSOfTHEJOB:Thefollowingareessentialfunctionsofthejob.Anyonepositionmaynotincludeallofthedutieslisted.1.JobDuties:(assistsin):A.Developcreativepresentationandcoordinatedpromotionalmessage.B.Developmediastrategy.C.Placeadvertising.D.TrackandevaluateadvertisingresponsewherepossibleE.Initiateanddirectresearch.Implementrecommendationswhenappropriate.F.DirectandsupportdevelopmentofWebsite.G.DirectandsupportdevelopmentofVacationPlanner.H.Prepareannualbudgetrequests.MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONSRequiredKnowledge,Skills,andAbility:1.ComprehensiveknowledgeandexperienceinthedevelopmentandoperationofConventionandVisitorsBureau. 2.Knowledgeandunderstandingofconceptdevelopmentandimplementation.3.Fluentwithstandardofficesoftware,copywriting,creativedirection,conceptdevelopmentandimplementation.4.Mustpossessexcellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.SpecialRequirements:1.Comprehensiveknowledgeofmediaplacement,mediastrategies,branding,marketevaluation,performancetracking,researchdesignandimplementation.2.ExemptundertheFairLaborStandardsAct(FLSA).Education:Afour-yearcollegedegreeorequivalent.Experience:Tenyearsoftraveladvertisingandtourismmarketing,ORAnyequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.Iunderstandthedescriptionofthisjobandtheessentialfunctions,asgivenabove.IalsounderstandthatallofthedutiesarenotdescribedaboveandthatIwillperformthoseaboveandallotherassigneddutiesasdirectedbymysupervisorandmanagement.Signature:____________________________________PrintedName:________________________Date:p9 CodeNo.840EstesParkLocalMarketingDistrictCOMMUNICATIONSCOORDINATORfortheEstesParkConvention&VisitorsBureauDESCRIPTIONOfWORKGeneralStatementofDuties:Isresponsiblefortheefficient,andeffectivecoordinationandproductionofvisitormarketingprogramsincluding,butnotlimitedto,advertising,websitedevelopment,mediarelations,communityrelations,travelwritersupport,vacationplannerdevelopment,mediatradeshows.SupervisionReceived:WorksundergeneralsupervisionoftheLocalMarketingDistrictDirector.SupervisionExercised:Exercisessupervisionoveroutsourceandfreelanceserviceprovidersasrequired.ESSENTIALfUNCTIONSOfTHEJOB:Thefollowingareessentialfunctionsofthejob:1.JobDuties:(assistsin):A.Coordinateproductionofadvertisingplacementsasassigned.B.Writeadvertisingcopywhererequired.C.Coordinateproductionof,orproduce,allwebsitecontentelements.D.Produceanddevelopexistingmediarelationsprogram.E.Produceanddevelopacommunityrelationsprogram.F.formulateandconductaTravelWritersupportprogram.G.ManageproductionofannualOfficialVisitorsGuide.I-I.DevelopandproduceannualCVBAnnualReport.I.ProduceorcoordinateproductionofVisitorsCentercountermaterials.J.Produceanddevelopelectronicmediaprograms.K.ParticipateinMediaTradeShowswhereappropriate.I.Supportinternationaltravelinitiativeswhereappropriate.MINIMUMOUALJFICATIONSRequiredKnowledge,Skill,andAbility:1.Befluentwithstandardofficesoftware,websitesoftware,dataentryandkeyboardingingeneral.2.AbilitytocommunicateeffectivelyinEnglish,bothverballyandinwriting.3.Abilitytodealeffectivelyandcourteouslywiththepublicandco-workers. LêSpecialRequirements:1.CopywritingorNewsReleasewritingexperience.2.AdvertisingProductionexperience.3.Websitedevelopmentexperience.Education:Bachelor’sdegreeorhigherorequivalentexperience.Experience:Fivetosevenyearsexperienceorrelatedfields.ORAnyequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.Iunderstandthedescriptionofthisjobandtheessentialfunctions,asgivenabove.IalsounderstandthatallofthedutiesarenotdescribedaboveandthatIwillperformthoseaboveandallotherassigneddutiesasdirectedbymysupervisorandmanagement.Signature:_____________________________PrintedName:__________________________Date: I,ContactInformationforSen.Bennetwww.bennet.senate.govWashington,D.C.Office702HartSenateOfficeBuildingWashington,DC20510(202)224-5852DenverMetroRegionalOffice230015thSt.,Suite450Denver,Colorado80202Phone:303-455-7600Toll-free:866-455-9866Fax:303-455-8851NorthCentralRegionalOffice1200S.CollegeAve.,Suite211FortCollins,Colorado80524Phone:970-224-2200Fax:970-224-2205MegCorwinbennet.senate.govConstituentServicesContactGrantsAssistanceCapitalTours/Tickets—FTi-FlagRequests--AcademyNominationsProblemswithfederalAgenciesWorkshopsComments/FeedbackforSen.BennetNorthCentralOfficeWashington,D.C.OfficeWashington,D.C.OfficeDenverMetroOfficeNorthCentralOfficeNorthCentralOfficeNorthCentralOffice