HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Town Board 2002-09-10Town of Estes Park,Larimer County,Colorado,September 10,2002
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 10th day of September,2002.
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 to order at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOWN BOARD COMMENTS
Mayor Baudek read a Proclamation dedicating September 11,2002 as “Always
Remember 9-11 Day.
1.CONSENTAGENDA (Approval of):
1.Town Board Minutes dated August 27,2002.
2.Bills.
3.Committee Minutes:
A.Public Safety,August 28,2002:
Fire Dept.:
1.Automatic Response and Mutual Aid Agreement with the YMCA of
the Rockies.
B.Community Development,September 5,2002:
Special Events Dept.:
1.2002 Christmas Parade Director -Letter of Understanding with Leslie
Williams.
2.Resolution #24-02 authorizing Surprise Sale Days,October 12-13,
2002.
3.Appointment of 2002-2003 Rooftop Rodeo Committee Members and
Officers.
4.Estes Park Housing Authority,July 10,2002 (acknowledgment only).
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5.Estes Valley Planning Commission,August 20,2002 (acknowledgement
only).
It was moved and seconded (Doylen/Gilleffe)the consent agenda be approved,and
it passed unanimously.
IA.PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA (Approval of):
1.Preliminary &Final Condominium Map,River Bend Condominiums,Tract
16,Beaver Point First Addition,315 Riverside Drive,Tom and Sue
FisherlApplicants.Mayor Baudek opened the public hearing,and Director
Joseph stated that the Applicant is requesting to convert seven existing units
into condominiums,and he presented the staff report:there is no expansion
nor additional units being requested;the property is zoned CO-Commercial
Outlying;the existing multi-family residential use is nonconforming;and the
condominium declarations will not allow expansion due to the existing non
conforming use.Dir.Joseph noted correspondence from Fire Chief Dorman
requesting adequate access and firefighting provisions on the site,and Public
Works Director Linnane pertaining to upgrading of utilities,specifically
replacement of water service lines.Staff has successfully resolved a
pedestrian connection for the Riverwalk connections along the Big Thompson
River for pedestrian connections along the northeast corner that will allow
bridge access and an easement along the east and south property lines to an
alternate point.The Planning Commission defined 10 conditions for approval,
and the Applicant has fulfilled all conditions;however,there is one outstanding
item,which is paving of driveways and parking as required by the Code for
public facilities.This Code requirement for public facility standards is initiated
when a development plan or other approval is requested.Staff confirmed that
toughly 15-20 parking spaces are available.
Mr.Fisher presented photos of the site,and is seeking reconsideration of the
Planning Commission condition of paving driveways and parking areas that
exist on the property.In summary,the photos displayed a flat area with no
erosion problems.Photos also displayed various materials that could be
installed as unit markers,and Mr.Fisher read a statement supporting his
request.Applicant’s representative Amy PlummerNan Horn Engineering,
confirmed support for the gravel areas based on:near level site,erosion not
the problem,“puddling”can cause holes that are difficult to patch with asphalt,
gravel is more pervious to water,the configuration of the parking lot could
require substantial maintenance.
Additional comments were heard from staff,Ms.Plummer and Mr.Van Horn.
Trustee Habecker commented on the need to specify when (or if)the Planning
Commission and Town Board has the ability to waive Code requirements.
Concluding all testimony,it was moved and seconded (Habecker/Jeffrey
Clark)the Preliminary and Final Condominium Map of River Bend
Condominiums,Tract 16,Beaver Point First Addition be approved which
includes the paving condition.The motion passed by the following votes:
Those voting “Yes”Trustees Barker,Habecker,Jeffrey-Clark,and Newsom.
Those voting “No”Trustees Doylen and Gillette
NOTE:Consensus was reached to direct the Planning Commission to review
paving standards as they pertain to existing properties that are being
condominiumized.
2.(1)DEVELOPMENT PLAN #02-17,(2)PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT,
and (3)REVISED ANNEXATIONIDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.Vista
Ridge,Lot 1,Wildfire Addition,northwest corner of Dry Gulch,Estes Investors,
LLC/Applicant.Trustee Doylen declared a conflict of interest and stated she
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would not participate in discussion nor vote.Community Development Director
Joseph presented the staff report reporting the request is for a 61 Unit (31
affordable units and 30 market rate units)Development and Subdivision of Lot
1,Wildfire Ridge Addition into three lots.The Planning Commission has
recommended conditional approval.Configuration at this time is similar to the
plan originally approved,however,the prior approval included open parking.
This submittal includes attached garages,and a proposed public street thus
providing future public street access to the north.The public street mandates a
subdivision.Subdivision affects density,and dedication of a roadway creates
less net available land area to allocate the identical density previously
approved.The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the
preliminary plat and development plan,and all conditions have been met.The
Applicant is seeking a higher mix of market rate units due to economy
feasibility.In summary,staff is considering amendments that address the
affordable/market rate ratio currently required in the EVDC.
Sam Betters/Dir.Estes Park Housing Authority,Eric BlackhursUEstes Park
Housing Authority Commissioner,local realtor and President/Forward Estes
Park Foundation,and Dave Lingle/Adler-Lingle Architects provided testimony
and slides on the overview of the design solution in support of the project.
Attorney White confirmed that the previous density has not changed.The
changes include vehicular access to the site and the product type due to the
public street—land area has been removed fro the net land area calculation.
Attorney White reviewed previous amendments to the development agreement,
including background relative to density,type of units,affect on the project due
to the adoption of the EVDC.
As there were no audience comments,Mayor Baudek closed the Public
Hearing.It was moved and seconded (Gillette/Habecker)the following be
approved:(I)Development Plan #02-17,(2)Preliminary Subdivision Plat,
and (3)the Revised AnnexationIDevelopment Agreement,and it passed
with Trustee Doylen Abstaining.In his motion,Trustee Gillette noted that an
error must be corrected in the Revised Annexation/Development Agreement on
Pg.2,Item 3—correct 30 affordable units to 31 affordable units.
3.TAHARAA MOUNTAIN LODGE ADDITION ANNEXATION.Mayor
Baudek opened the Public Hearing to consider annexation and rezoning
from A-I to A-Accommodations,and Community Development Director
Joseph presented the staff report.The Owners are proposing to expand
from the existing 12 units to 20 units and the property currently exceeds
the maximum development density allowed in the A-I Zoning District;the
A-Accommodations District allows 85 motel units to be constructed on this
size.However,the Annexation Agreement contains a maximum allowed
density of 30 motel units (no kitchens).Additionally,staff is proposing to
retain the floor area ratio (FAR)associated with A-I zoning,using the
current definition to determine how the FAR is defined.The Planning
Commission has recommended conditional approval.
Town Attorney White read Resolution #25-02 and Ordinance #14-02.The
Annexation Agreement conditions were also reviewed.
Comments in support of the rezoning request were heard from Bill Van
HornNan Horn Engineering,Steve Lane/Basis Architecture,and Diane
Harlan,Co-owner.
There being no further testimony,Mayor Baudek closed the Public
Hearing,and it was moved and seconded (Doylen/Newsom)Resolution
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#25-02 and Ordinance #14-02 be approved,thereby annexing
Tahaara Mountain Lodge,and rezoning the site to A-
Accommodations,and the motion passed unanimously.
2.ACTION ITEMS:
1.ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PRESENTATION OF “COMING TO A
PARK NEAR YOU”.Mayor Baudek welcomed new Park Supt.Vaughn Baker.
Due to the lateness of the hour,Ass’t.Park Supt.Tony Schetzle shortened his
presentation to include 2 critical issues:environmental assessments currently
seeking comments regarding the Urban/WildIand Fire Management Plan,with
comments due 9/20,and comments due 9/27 for Hidden Valley.The full
presentation will be re-scheduled.
2.TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT.
A.Sales Tax Report.Due to the Labor Day Holiday,the report is unavailable at
this time,thus it will be distributed upon receipt.
Following completion of all agenda items,Mayor Baudek adjourned the meeting at 9:45
p.m.
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Baudek,Mayor
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Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk