HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2001-05-08Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,May 8,2001
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of
Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado.Meeting held in the Municipal
Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 8th day of May,2001.
Meeting called to order by Mayor John Baudek.
Present:John Baudek,Mayor
Susan L.Doylen,Mayor ProTem
Trustees Jeff Barker
Stephen W.Gillette
David Habecker
Lori Jeffrey-Clark
G.Wayne Newsom
Also Present:Rich Widmer,Town Administrator
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk
Gregory A.White,Town Attorney
Absent:None
Mayor Baudek called the meeting order at 7:01 p.m.,and presented Recognition
Plaques to Al Wasson,Lee Lasson,Richard Matzke,Mike Molloy and Don Widrig for
their work on the Internet Access Task Force.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Young,460 Prospector Ln.,Judith Nichol,350 Prospector Ln.,and David
Margheim,400 Prospector Ln.commented that the proposed Stanley Views
development is inconsistent with the Stanley Historic District Master Plan,questioned
why all relative Technical Review meetings are conducted in private,all neighbors are
interested in the procedure,and encouraged the Town Board listen to them.Town
Attorney White provided background information on negotiations that took place
between 1992 and 1994 when the Development Agreements were executed,and the
role of the Technical Review Committee.In summary,public input is accepted in writing
to the Tech.Committee.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Doylen,stated that on behalf of Barbara Williams and a number of such
supporters,Ms.Williams is seeking Town Board support of tennis being included in the
proposed Events Center;copies of support statements were distributed.
Mayor Baudek announced that May is “Older Americans Month”,and he encouraged
all citizens to recognize the special contributions of Older Americans.
Mayor Baudek also honored Trustee Newsom on his “International President’s Circle
Award”,and the recognition of his outstanding performance throughout his 22-yr.real
estate career in Estes Park.
1.CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated April 24,2001.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes —Approval of:
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A.Community Development,April 26,2001:
1.Intergovernmental Agreement —Street Naming Protocol.
B.Public Safety,May 3,2001.
4.Estes Park Housing Authority,March 14,2001 (acknowledgment only).
5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,April 17,2001 (acknowledgement only).
6.Estes Valley Board of Adjustment,May 1,2001 (acknowledgement only).
Trustee Barker requested Item 3.A.1.IGA be removed from the Consent Agenda and
voted upon separately.
It was moved and seconded (Newsom/Doylen)the Consent Agenda,as amended,be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
Item 3.A.f.Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA)Intergovernmental
Agreement .Assistant Town Administrator Repola clarified LETA’s logic in requesting
Larimer County municipalities to approve the implementation of street naming standards
and protocols.In summary,the IGA would ensure there is no future duplication of street
names that should in turn improve the response of public safety agencies throughout
Larimer County.Following discussion,it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gillette)
the IGA between LETA and the Town be approved,and it passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.COMMUNITY ENTRANCE SIGNAGE PROPOSAL.Estes Park Rotary Club
President Mike Smith announced that this year marks the 75th Anniversary of
the Rotary Club of Estes Park,and that the Rotary Community Projects
Committee was charged with developing a project with a lasting contribution
to the Estes Park community.Thus,the Club is proposing a Community
Entrance Signage Project.Rotary can serve as a catalyst to get the project
underway and hopefully establish partnerships to implement a program
resulting in attractive signage at each major entry to Estes Park.Architect
Roger Thorp (Rotary Member)prepared several designs,and the preferred
design was displayed.The Project includes 5 signs (one on each main
entrance to Town),and pursuant to the enthusiasm expressed,the
Committee believes it may be feasible to install two signs the first year (Hwy.
36 and Hwy.34).
Funding.The cost per sign is estimated between $12,000-$15,000.Rotary
Club contributions are estimated at $4,000,with additional significant
contributions from the Chamber Resort Assn.and Rotary Membership.The
Club believes they could raise the initial $15,000 for one sign,and seek a
funding match of $15,000 from the Town for the second sign.Invited citizens
to contribute as well.
Trustee comments were heard concerning lighting,maintenance,paving,and
acknowledgement and appreciation to the Rotary Club for their effort in
initiating this project.Staff expressed concern with the club symbol that
would be visible from the highway and subsequent approval by CDOT.
President Smith stated that perhaps only the first sign could include the club
symbol.Concluding all discussion,Mayor Baudek referred this request to
the Public Works Committee for their consideration and
recommendation.
2.RESOLUTION #17-01 -INVESTMENT POLICY.Finance Officer Brandjord
presented said Policy,as amended by Town Attorney White,and also
reviewed by the Town’s Auditor,It was moved and seconded
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(Newsom/Barker)Resolution #17-01 be approved,and it passed
unanimously.
3.FISH HATCHERY ROAD ANNEXATION #1 THROUGH 7.Mayor Baudek
opened the public hearing,and Community Development Director Joseph
presented the staff report.The 1.8-acre site is currently zoned A-I
Accommodations and this zoning designation would remain when the site is
annexed.As there was no public testimony,Town Attorney White read
Resolution #18-01,and Ordinance #5-01.Mayor Baudek closed the public
hearing,and it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Newsom)Resolution
#18-01,and Ordinance #5-01,including A-I Accommodations zoning for
Fish Hatchery Seventh Addition be approved,and it passed unanimously.
SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION of Fish Hatchery Road Addition,
Robert &Betty Lou Schenck/Owners.Mayor Baudek opened the public
hearing.The owners ate proposing to divide this lot into 4 lots,each lot will
have direct access to Fish Hatchery Rd.,and Lots 3 and 4 will have a shared
drive access.All Planning Commission conditions have been met,an
Improvement Guarantee has been submitted,and the plat will not be
recorded until the annexation becomes effective.There was no public
testimony,thus Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing.It was moved and
seconded (Newsom/Gillette)Sundance Mountain Subdivision be
approved,and it passed unanimously.
4.STANLEY VIEWS —FINAL PLAT OF LOTS I &2,STANLEY HISTORIC
DISTRICT,VISTAS AT THE STANLEY,LLC/APPLICANT.Mayor Baudek
opened the public hearing,and Community Development Director Joseph
presented the staff report:the Planning Commission approved the Stanley
Historic District preliminary plat in 1992,and this final plat fulfills the
requirements of the preliminary plat and the Stanley Historic District
Development Agreements.Access to Lot 2 is from a private easement east
of The Stanley Hotel,and requited utility easements are being provided.The
final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat,and subject to the existing
Development Agreement and Master Plan.
Public testimony was heard from Judith Nichol who requested an explanation
on the development proposal.Community Development Dir.Joseph provided
background on this property relative to the first final plat in 1992 and the
Historic District that created the lots.Lot 2 was not included at that time due
to clear title issues.Staff confirmed that approving a final plat is a
prerequisite to further development.Town Attorney White added that this plat
settles the access to Lot 2;Lot 2 is controlled by the Development
Agreement;and the owner does have associated vested rights.Should the
Town Board deny the final plat,violation to Colorado Law as well as the
Development Agreements could occur.
Pursuant to the Historic District Master Plan,developments are submitted to
the Technical Review Committee.Town Administrator Widmer clarified the
Committee’s responsibilities and reported that,as specified in the Plan,he
serves as Committee Chairman,with the Community Development Dir.,the
EPURA Ex.Dir.,a local architect and local engineer.On this plan submittal,
John SpoonerNan Horn Engineering served as the engineer,and Roger
Thorp as the architect.There is also an Architectural Review Committee of
two members (Roger Thorp and Rebecca Speers).This Committee verifies
compliance with the Master Plan and they make a recommendation to the
Technical Review Committee.Letters from the neighbors and others have
been received,and all submittals are available to the public as part of public
record.However,public participation is not included in the Master Plan.
Regarding “views,as contained in the Master Plan,it should not be
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interpreted that development is precluded if it obstruct views.Also,the only
appeal procedure available is if the Technical Review Committee grants a
variance to the developer.
Once their review is completed,the Technical Review and Architectural
Committees document their findings in writing.
Concluding public testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the public hearing,and it
was moved and seconded (Habecker/Barker)the Final Plat of Stanley
Views be approved,and it passed unanimously.
5.PAWNEE MEADOWS,PRELIMINARY PLAT,PHASE II,SCOTT
MILLERIAPPLICANT —REQUEST TIME EXTENSION.Community
Development Director Joseph reported the Applicant is requesting a one-year
time extension to May 23,2002 for the preliminary plat.Expiration of the
current preliminary plat approval would necessitate submittal of a new
preliminary plat for the second phase of the subdivision.Construction of
roads and utilities on the first phase is nearly complete.The site is zoned E-1
and is currently being developed as single-family lots,with the resultant
density similar to the original proposal.Staff is recommending approval as
this subdivision was approved as a preliminary plat under the previous Code;
a firt filing has been platted;and the new Code must be applied in a logical
fashion.There were no comments from the audience,thus it was moved
and seconded (Newsom/Gillette)the Pawnee Meadows Preliminary Plat
deadline be extended to May 23,2002,and it passed unanimously.
6.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
1.The monthly building permit summary for April indicates a building
valuation of $1.9 Million,$8.3 Million year to date;34%ahead of last
year.The ISO Office conducted an inspection to ensure building codes
are being enforced,and information will distributed when received.
2.Lowell Richardson has been hired as the Police Chief and he begins his
employment May 14th Bob Joseph has been promoted to Community
Development Director and he was welcomed to the Management Team.
Town Attorney White reported that the Marketing Bill has passed in the House after two
committee hearings.The Bill passed in the Senate Business Affairs Committee,and
staff anticipates a full Senate vote May gth Commendations for their effort on this Bill
were extended to Trustee Barker,Sam Mamet/CML,Representative Tim Fritz,and
Senator Stan Matsunaka.
7.REQUEST TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION —CONTRACT AND LAND
NEGOTIATIONS.Note:The Town Board may return to Open Session,It
was moved and seconded (Gillette/Habecker)the Board enter Executive
Session as requested,and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Baudek declared a 5-minute recess at 8:34 p.m.to enter Executive Session.
Mayor Baudek reconvened the meeting at 9:48 p.m.
8.EPURA —ADVANCE OF FUNDS FOR LAND ACQUISITION.Following
discussion,it was moved and seconded (Gillette/Newsom)staff be
authorized to negotiate an IGA with EPURA for the acquisition of land,
and it passed unanimously.
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9.PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE.
(A)Following discussion three real estate contracts,it was moved and
seconded (Newsom/Jeifrey-Clark)staff be authorized to proceed
with the contract to purchase land identified as 179 Stanley Circle
Drive,and it passed unanimously.
(B)Following discussion on future negotiations with regard to the
Performing Arts Theatre,it was moved and seconded
(Habecker/Gillette)Szymanski/Ray be obtained for consulting
services,and it passed unanimously.
Mayor Baudek noted that due to scheduling conflicts,the June 26”Town Board
meeting has been canceled.
There being no further business,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
95hn Baudek,Mayor
Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk