HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority 1989-10-05BRADFORD PUBLISHING CO.RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Estes Park Urban Renewal Authority
October 5, 1989
Commissioners:
Attending:
Also Attending:
Absent:
Charles H. Phares, J. Donald Pauley
Edward B. Pohl, Milt Ericson, Jim Godbolt
Pieter Hondius, Gary F. Klaphake
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Pohl,
Ericson, Godbolt, Hondius, Klaphake
Executive Director Art Anderson
Technical Planner Bob Joseph
Secretary Heifner
Roger Thorp/Thorp Associates, P.C.
Commissioner Pauley
Chairman Phares called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Minutes of the September 21, 1989 regular meeting were approved as
prepared.
COMMITTEES
Development - Commissioner Pohl read and requested the September
27, 1989 Development Committee minutes be accepted into the record.
LIAISON
Commissioner Klaphake reported that Town/EPURA Staffs will meet
next week to coordinate current and future projects.
AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Grant Property - Joint Purchase - Commissioners Hondius and
Klaphake noted conflicts of interest and abstained from discussion
or vote. Director Anderson read a memo to the Board from Anderson
and EPURA's attorney, outlining the proposed Grant property joint
purchase and introduced Resolution No. 132 (EPURA Authorizing an
Expenditure, With Conditions, for the Joint Purchase of Property
Described as Lots 31-37, Little Prospect Addition, Town of Estes
Park, Larimer County, Colorado) whereupon it was moved and seconded
(Ericson-Pohl) Resolution No. 132 be adopted. Those voting Yes
Chairman Phares, Commissioners Ericson, Godbolt, Pohl. Those
voting No None. Those Abstaining Commissioners Hondius, Klaphake.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Hondius commended Director Anderson for bringing to
the attention of the Estes Valley Land Trust, the potential
availability of this land.
Public Hearing - Barlow Plaza Development Review
Chairman Phares declared the public hearing open. Roger
Thorp/Thorp Associates, representing Barlow, Inc. presented the
proposed Barlow Plaza redevelopment plan. Renovation of the Brodie
and Becker buildings, along with a plaza area between the
buildings, is proposed. The project will contain retail and
restaurant space and, an ATM location. Victorian is the overall
facade theme. The entire project is designed to complement the
riverscape and streetscape.
The owners are seeking to relocate lot lines and obtain setback
variances from the Town of Estes Park. Responding to Commissioner
Pohl's question, the project's West side will utilize the Victorian
theme, insofar as possible, within Town building codes.
Construction is expected to begin in December 1989.
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Chairman Phares declared the public hearing closed.
Director Anderson introduced the Barlow Plaza1s Statement of
Intent, along with a Staff report to the Development Committee.
It was moved and seconded (Pohl-Ericson) the Board find Thorp
Associates' presentation and the proposed Barlow Plaza development
plan documents in compliance with the URA Plan, with the
understanding that the conceptual design presented is and the final
design will be in conformance with URA Plan guidelines. Motion
carried.
East River Corridor Construction Drawings - Design Studios West,
Inc. - It was moved and seconded (Hondius-Ericson) the Board
authorize Director Anderson to sign a work release with Design
Studios West to prepare East River Corridor construction drawings
(river excavation and riverwalls). Motion carried.
STAFF
It was moved and seconded (Ericson-Klaphake) Staff be authorized
to execute a $250.00 work release for Wright Water Engineers to
prepare a report indicating typical Spring water runoff levels in
the Big Thompson River at the East Corridor Riverwalk location.
Motion carried.
Commissioner Hondius recommended responsibility be determined for
shutting the water off each Fall at Riverside Plaza.
Pat Peluso/Herbs for Animals will film a television commercial on
October 30th at Riverside Plaza.
Director Anderson requested an Executive Session to discuss
property acquisition. There being no objection and no further
business to come before the Board, Chairman Phares adjourned the
meeting to Executive Session.
Donna Heifner, Secretary