HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1991-09-05BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
September 5, 1991
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
J. Donald Pauley, Edward B. Pohl
John M. Ericson, Jim Godbolt, Carl Henderson
Gary F. Klaphake, Gerald W. Swank
Vice-Chairman Pohl, Commissioners
Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Klaphake, Swank
Steven Wright/Van Horn Engineering &
Surveying, Dave Williamson/Windholz &
Associates, EPURA Executive Director Anderson,
Deputy Clerk Heifner
Chairman Pauley
Vice-Chairman Pohl called the meeting to order at 8:33 A.M.
MINUTES:
Minutes of the August 15, 1991 regular meeting were approved as
prepared.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
It was moved and seconded (Godbolt-Ericson) the July Treasurer's
Report be accepted into the record, and it passed unanimously.
COMMITTEES:
Development
Director Anderson read the August 29, 1991 Development Committee
minutes into the record.
LIAISON:
Commissioner Klaphake requested the Board and Staff review and
comment regarding the streetscape in front of the new library.
Commissioner Pohl noted the library sign is extremely well done.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS:
Development Review - Lots 22 and 12. Block 10, Second Amended Plat,
Town of Estes Park. Colorado - Vice-Chairman Pohl declared the
public hearing open. Steven Wright/Van Horn Engineering &
Surveying spoke in favor of the proposed development, noting all
aspects of the development are in compliance with applicable codes
and zoning. The developer has strived to design the project so
that all existing rock structures, trees and shrubs are retained.
It is also noted the developer plans to live year-around in the
first completed unit.
Sue Ashby/220 Big Horn Drive spoke against the project.
Commissioner Klaphake stated that Town staff would be available to
discuss the neighborhood's concerns. Frank Hitz/230 Big Horn Drive
spoke against the project. Mr. Hitz stated there is a lack of
planning and control in relation to projects of this type and noted
the existing problems of increased traffic, speeding, need for
additional signage, access availability, and lack of adequate
parking. Mr. Hitz also stated the neighborhood residents will
appeal to the developer regarding the project's density.
Vice-Chairman Pohl stated that copies of today's minutes would be
distributed to the Planning Commission, Public Safety Committee and
Mr. Hitz.
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Mr. Wright noted the project has a garage for each unit, as well as
eight additional parking spaces.
Hearing no further comment in favor of or in opposition to the
proposed development, Vice-Chairman Pohl declared the public
hearing closed.
It was moved and seconded (Godbolt-Henderson) the proposed
development as presented, (Lots 22 and 12, Block 10, Second Amended
Plat, Town of Estes Park, Colorado) be found in compliance with the
Plan, and it passed by the following votes. Those voting Yes;
Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson Swank. Those voting No;
None. Those Abstaining; Commissioner Klaphake.
Resolution No. 167 - Contract Award for Landscape Architect
Services - Director Anderson stated the Authority will require the
services of a landscape architect to assist the Authority in the
design of projects under negotiation. He referred to Mr. David
Duclos' work with respect to Riverside Plaza. Following further
discussion. Director Anderson read Resolution No. 167 (A Resolution
of the EPURA Awarding a Contract to David Duclos for Landscape
Design Services) whereupon it was moved and seconded (Klaphake-
Godbolt) Resolution No. 167 be adopted, and it passed unanimously.
STAFF;
1) A warranty item list has been prepared as a result of a recent
Phase 2 Riverwalk walkthrough with R. C. Heath Construction
Company.
2) Director Anderson was recently interviewed by the Denver
Business Journal regarding successful Urban Renewal
Authorities in the State of Colorado (success being defined as
an Urban Renewal Authority being able to pay its bond
indebtedness). Those URAs termed most successful within the
State are Boulder, Edgewater and Estes Park.
Vice-Chairman Pohl inquired whether any of the Commissioners cared
to express any concerns. Commissioner Swank questioned when the
pavers installed during Streetscape 1 would be reset. Staff will
present a plan for this work in the near future.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was
moved and seconded (Klaphake—Ericson) the Board adjourn to
Executive Session to discuss potential property acquisition and
negotiation strategy regarding river corridor construction
litigation. A roll call vote was taken as follows; Those voting
Yes; Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Henderson, Klaphake, Swank.
Those voting No; None. Vice-Chairman Pohl ad30urned the meeting to
Executive Session.
Donna Heifner, Depu^ Town Clerk