HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Town Board Study Session 2023-05-23
May 23, 2023
5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Board Room
4:45 p.m. Dinner
No public comment will be heard
This study session will be streamed live and available on the
Town YouTube page at www.estes.org/videos
5:00 p.m. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Readiness Plan.
(Manager Solesbee)
5:30 p.m. Seasonal RV Housing On Commercial Sites.
(Director Garner)
6:15 p.m. Intergovernmental Agreement with the Estes Park Housing
Authority. (Town Attorney Kramer)
6:35 p.m. Trustee & Administrator Comments & Questions.
6:40 p.m. Future Study Session Agenda Items.
(Board Discussion)
6:45 p.m. Adjourn for Town Board Meeting.
Informal discussion among Trustees concerning agenda items or other Town matters may occur before this
meeting at approximately 4:45 p.m.
AGENDA
TOWN BOARD
STUDY SESSION
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PUBLIC WORKS Report
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP, CCTM, Mobility Services Manager
Greg Muhonen, PE, Public Works Director
Date: May 23, 2023
RE: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure & Readiness Update
Purpose of the Study Session Item:
Update the Town Board (TB) on Electric Vehicle (EV) readiness planning efforts
underway in Public Works (PW) Mobility Services, Utilities, Power & Communications
(P&C), and at the Platte River Power Authority (PRPA).
Town Board Direction Requested:
1. What role would you like the Town to play in encouraging and/or incentivizing
additional (public and private) Electric Vehicle infrastructure in Estes Park?
2. How high of a priority should continuing this type of work be for PW staff in 2023,
with the knowledge that additional resources and policy guidance could be
coming in 2024?
Present Situation:
Staff across the Town organization are doing important work surrounding the transition
to low- and zero-emission vehicles and equipment. Many of these activities are in
support of goals and objectives outlined in the TB’s strategic plan and/or were
recommendations from the Environmental Sustainability Task Force (ESTF) Report in
2022.
This presentation is focused on the work of PW (Mobility Services Division), Utilities
(P&C) and PRPA in support of EV readiness planning for Estes Park, specifically:
• PW staff implementation of the EV Infrastructure and Readiness Plan, adopted
by the TB in early 2021.
• P&C staff work on the transition to electrification, including energy efficiency,
load responsiveness, incentives for public charging infrastructure, and fleet
advising.
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• PRPA’s efforts to identify where additional EV charging stations will be needed
in their member communities.
For PW staff, the current challenge is the absence of Town-wide, guiding public policy
and/or climate commitment goals that elevate EV readiness planning as a top priority for
limited staff capacity. Many of the activities described in this report have been driven by
staff who believe they are doing the “right thing” with regard to environmental and
resource stewardship. The 2021 ESTF report helped add citizen-driven support for this
staff-level work; however, conversations are still ongoing at the TB level about what
future financial and/or staff resources will be committed to work focused on
environmental sustainability, alternative fuel readiness planning, and other
recommendations outlined in the ESTF Report.
Proposal:
PW staff request TB guidance on the role the Town should play in encouraging and/or
incentivizing additional (public and private) EV infrastructure in Estes Park. If the TB
wishes to take an active role, PW staff could work with P&C and PRPA to develop a
Town policy for consideration at a later date. PW staff recommend scheduling additional
TB Study Sessions with other divisions/departments related to ongoing work focused on
environmental sustainability and alternative fuel readiness planning. The purpose of
these additional reports would be to help inform the 2024 TB strategic planning and
budget appropriation process.
Advantages:
• Investment in EV readiness planning will help position the Town well to respond
effectively to changing Federal and State mandates related to the transition to
low- and zero-emission vehicles and equipment.
• EV readiness planning efforts are supported by the 2023 TB Strategic Plan, 2024
Provisional Strategic Plan, and ESTF Report.
Disadvantages:
• Without the benefit of Town-wide, guiding policy like a Climate Commitment,
there is the risk that work will be done by various Town departments and
divisions in a siloed and uncoordinated manner; however, staff could continue to
use existing strategic planning documents to guide their work.
Finance/Resource Impact:
There is no current finance/resource impact beyond the investment of staff time.
Level of Public Interest
Public interest in this item is likely moderate.
Attachments:
1. EV Readiness Planning Update Presentation
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August 17, 2022
Electric Vehicle Readiness
Planning Update
Town Board Study Session
May 23, 2023
Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP, CCTM
Public Works :: Mobility Services
Sarah Clark
Utilities :: Power & Communications
Zach Borton
Platte River Power Authority
Presentation Goal
To update the Town Board on Electric Vehicle planning work and request Town Board direction on two key questions.
Updates will be provided by:
1. Public Works :: Mobility Services
•Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure & Readiness Plan – Implementation Update
2. Utilities :: Power & Communications
•Considerations for the transition to electrification, including public EV charging andfleet advising
3. Platte River Power Authority
•Forecasting EV charging infrastructure needs in PRPA member communities
Attachment 1
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Key Questions for Town Board Consideration
1. What role would you like the Town to play in
encouraging/incentivizing additional (public and private)
Electric Vehicle infrastructure in Estes Park?
2. How high of a priority should continuing this type of work be
for Public Works staff in 2023, with the knowledge that
additional resources and policy guidance could be coming in
2024?
EV Plan
Update
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EV Planning Background
2016 2017 2018 2020 2021 2022 2023
•Grant
awarded for
1st Electric
Trolley
•Grant
awarded for
2nd Electric
Trolley
•Level 2 EV
charging
stations
installed at
Parking
Structure
(grant-
funded)
•1st E-Trolley
delivered
•EV Readiness
Plan begins
(grant-funded)
•Town
approached by
ChargePoint
about Level III
DC fast
chargers
•EV Plan
adopted
•Level III DC
fast chargers
installed by
ChargePoint
•2nd E-Trolley
delivered
•Town
approached by
Rivian about
proprietary
chargers in
public lots
•PW staff assist
private sector
with EV grants
•1st E-Trolley
returned to
manufacturer for
retrofit
•Grant awarded for
Zero-Emission Fleet
Transition Plan
•ESTF
recommendations
added to PW
annual work plan
•Level 2 EV
charging
stations
installed at
Town Hall
Six main recommendation areas:
EV Readiness & Infrastructure Plan – Implementation
Education &
Awareness
Partnerships Time of Use
(TOU) Rate
“ZEV First” Fleet
Policy
Code
Amendments &
Policy
Expand Charging
Infrastructure
Web, social
media, news
releases
NCCC Coordination
with TOEP P&C,
PRPA
Secured funding
for ZEV Fleet
Transition Plan
“Go EV City”
presentation to
TAB
Installation of
new Level III DC
fast chargers
VEP “Know
Before You Go”
video
VEP Actively
discussing alt
fuels with each
new purchase
Participating in
code updates
with CommDev
Private sector
support
Ride & Drive Private sector
support
Monitoring
station
utilization data
Earth Day
video
CASTA Supporting
PRPA’s efforts
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Power &
Communications
Update
•Achieving the 2030 noncarbon energy mix while also moving toward the owner
communities’ climate goals requires continued focus on energy efficiency in addition to
electrification and load responsiveness.
•Platte River and owner communities’ staff are actively researching and developing
program models that collectively fit our unique utility structures. Various options being
discussed:
o Flexibility Rates – Time of Use
o Flexibility Incentives – On-bill credits
o Flexibility Control – Operator or market dispatch
Transitioning to Electrification & Load Responsiveness
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•Efficiency Works has a possible launch of EV
public chargers (L2) infrastructure incentives
very soon
•Does not include any infrastructure upgrades
(e.g. service panel, transformer, wire) – could
be an opportunity for Town funded
incentives?
•Example locations in Estes Park:
•Shopping centers, hotels, office complexes
•How does this fit in within the Town’s
development code?
Public EV Charging
Customer-Side of Meter: Customers will
pay for the electric vehicle supply equipment
and materials from the utility meter to the
stub-out of the charging location
•Level 2 Public Facing Charge Equipment
•Signage
•Protective Bollards
•Parking Blocks
•Custom Paint Striping
Public Infrastructure
Incentive: Efficiency
Works will rebate the
trenching, installation of
underground wires/cables,
upgraded electrical panel,
new meters, concrete and
other expenses related to
making an installation site
ready for a charger to be
installed
Potential Municipal Incentive:
Owner communities support
infrastructure upgrades if
needed at site
•Transformer Upgrades
•Cable Duct
•Labor
•Materials
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•Efficiency Works Business RFP with commercial fleet
advising services is out now with intended service
offering beginning in January 2025.
•Intended to provide technical resources to educate
customers on the infrastructure needs, cost implications,
and potential benefits
•Anticipated that this program would begin by serving
government entities with transportation electrification
goals and will grow to support more private sector
businesses with the growth and diversification of electric
vehicle options.
EV Fleet Advising
City of Columbus, OH
“SmartColumbus”
Plate River
Power Authority
Update
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BEVs in Platte River ’s owner communities
3-Yr Avg.
Growth (24%)
(Municipal BEV Count / EV per Charger Need) * (Average Port per Charger)
(Cumulative Public Port Needs – Forecasted Public Port Count)
(Public Port Needs / Average Port per Charger)
ChargePoint Data: 6 ports
Town Hall & Visitors Parking Lot
6,402 kWh / year per Port
National Average for Home
Charging: 4,310 kWh
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Factoring in tourism in Estes Park
Inputs – tourism forecast
CDOT traffic counter
(2021/2022)
007a
34A
36B
Rocky Mountain National
Park visitor vehicle
estimator
CO BEV % market share
In Summary…
• Good work is underway across various departments and in
partnership with NCCC, PRPA, RAQC and others!
• Various priorities are outlined in TB strategic plan, ESTF
recommendations, EV Plan, etc.; however, there is no guiding
policy-level direction (e.g., Climate Commitment) or dedicated
champion.
• With this in mind:
1. What role would you like the Town to play in encouraging/incentivizing
additional (public and private) Electric Vehicle infrastructure in Estes Park?
2. How much of a priority should continuing this type of work be for Public
Works staff in 2023?
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Community Development Memo
To: Honorable Mayor Koenig
Board of Trustees
Through: Town Administrator Machalek
From: Kara Washam, Planner I
Date: May 23, 2023
RE: Seasonal RV Housing on Commercial Sites
Purpose of Study Session Item:
Provide a high-level overview of a proposed pilot program that will allow temporary
seasonal permits for Recreational Vehicles (RV), or similar, to park on private
commercial property for the purpose of providing temporary housing for the seasonal
workforce in Estes Park.
Background:
Community Development is exploring ways to help alleviate the seasonal workforce
housing shortage, especially during the summer. The 2023 Housing Needs
Assessment, conducted by Root Policy Research, estimates a need of 132 additional
units to accommodate the seasonal workforce (Section III, Page 20). Other mountain
communities struggling to house the workforce have allowed temporary RV parking on
private or public parking lots for a limited duration of time for seasonal workers. The City
of Ouray and the Town of Crested Butte have both implemented successful pilot
programs (Attachments 2-5), the latter of which will be extending the program as a
temporary use by right in their code update.
Planning staff met with other Town departments and external agencies on April 27,
2023 to discuss the proposed pilot program, ask questions, and gather feedback.
Attendees included staff from the Building Division, Public Works, Parking/Transit,
Utilities, Police Department, both Sanitation Districts, Estes Valley Fire Protection
District, Estes Park Economic Development Corporation, and Estes Chamber of
Commerce. Most attendees were in favor of developing and implementing a pilot
program, and there were a number of technical and logistical issues that require
additional data gathering. An abbreviated list includes how utilities will be provided to
the RV dweller, if the program should be considered at all commercial sites regardless
of zoning district, and specific parking requirements. A full list of discussion topics is
provided (Attachment 1).
Town Board Direction Requested:
Staff requests guidance from the Board to draft a pilot program for seasonal RV
workforce housing, to be implemented during the 2024 season. Several topics need to
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be addressed, including application requirements, types of vehicles permitted,
administration of permits, code compliance, and code of conduct between the business
owner and employee.
Proposal:
Staff proposes to design and implement a pilot program to issue temporary permits for
seasonal RV workforce housing on commercial sites to run concurrent with the 2024
parking season. If the Board of Trustees would like to proceed with the pilot, staff will
bring a draft ordinance for consideration to a future Board meeting.
Advantages:
• Allowing seasonal RV housing on commercial sites could help to temporarily
alleviate the workforce housing shortage.
• Allowing seasonal RV housing on commercial sites could help business owners
recruit and retain workers during the summer season.
• Survey results gathered for the 2023 HNA show that 3% of seasonal workers
indicated living in their car, camper, or RV (Section IV, Page 15 ). Implementing a
permitting process could reduce the number of unauthorized temporary RV
dwellers in Estes Park, making it easier for Code Enforcement to monitor and
safer for RV dwellers.
• This program would have a relatively low impact on Town infrastructure, utilities,
and other services.
• By implementing this program as a pilot, the Board could choose to discontinue
the program after the 2024 season if is unsuccessful or underutilized.
Disadvantages:
• Code compliance for RV parking could create additional strain on the Police
Department, as there is currently only one Code Enforcement officer.
• RV users could be vulnerable to property crime and other safety concerns.
• Providing utility services to RV users as part of the permit could be challenging
because the Town does not operate the Sanitation Districts.
• Not all businesses would be eligible to offer this program to employees due to
parking availability and site conditions.
Finance/Resource Impact:
N/A
Level of Public Interest
Low
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Attachments
1. Discussion Points
2. City of Ouray Program Regulations
3. City of Ouray Permit Application
4. Town of Crested Butte Program Regulations
5. Town of Crested Butte Permit Application
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Community Development Discussion Points
1.What types of “transit mobile homes” should be allowed in addition to
RVs?
a.What about car camping, such as converted camper vans or truck
campers? Must the RV/camper have cooking/hygiene facilities?
b.RV Definition (borrowed from City of Ouray):
Recreational Vehicle (RV) means a vehicular or portable unit mounted on
a chassis and wheels, which either has its own motive power or is
mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, such as travel trailers, fifth wheel
trailers, camping trailers, motor homes, or truck campers which may be
used as a temporary dwelling or sleeping place for work force housing
staff.
2.Should the program only be allowed commercial zones (CD and CO)?
a.Should it also be allowed in accommodations and office zones, as long as
it is a business and not residential use?
3.Should the temporary period match the parking permit season (May to
October?)
a.Should the permit season start 1 week before the parking season starts
and end 1 week after? This would allow the employee time to get settled
before the busy season starts and pack up after it ends.
4.Should the permit be a joint application between the employee/RV user and
the business manager/property owner?
5.No transferral of permit allowed?
a.If the property owner wishes to transfer the permit from a previous
occupant to a new occupant, a new application must be submitted.
6.Should the permit application include a Code of Conduct, outlining the
responsibilities for both the RV user and the property owner?
a.Revocation for falsifying information on application, including employment
b.Code compliance?
i.RV in state of disrepair, public nuisance, or neighborhood
disturbance.
c.The program should not be used as a paid lease. Employers should not
be permitted to charge employees rent. The program should be
considered mutually beneficial to the business owner and the employee.
Attachment 1
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d. Can the property owner discontinue at will or must they honor the lease,
unless for cause?
i. If employment is terminated, should the employer have the right
to rescind the permit? If so, should they be required to notify the
Town immediately?
7. Permit Application Requirements:
a. Community Development should administer the permits.
b. Application fee ($50?) + permit fee?
c. Should the permit fee be weekly, monthly, or for entire season only?
d. Should the application fee include the cost for inspection or is that an
additional fee?
e. Should the permit fee cover the cost of Town utilities or would the
business owner provide those services?
i. Concerns for utilities since the Town does not control all utilities
(sanitation districts are not run by the Town).
f. Permit shall be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle.
g. EPPD should have a copy of the permit. This will aid in code enforcement
and to protect the RV users, who may be vulnerable to break-ins.
8. What are the Conditions of Approval?
a. Proof of employment in the Estes Park Town Limits
b. Site Plan showing parking location, existing conditions, fire access, and
access to utilities
i. The application will be sent out for referral to Planning, Building,
Public Works, Parking/Transit, Utilities, Sanitation Districts, and
Police Dept.
ii. Should there be screening requirements? Must be parked behind
the establishment?
iii. Would the EPDC zoning district setbacks apply?
9. Parking requirements:
a. RVs must be parked in designated parking spots, on private property, in
compliance with the property’s approved site plan. RVs may not be parked
in public property, including public parking lots or the public right-of-way.
b. Must the spots be paved? What about dirt or gravel?
c. Should there be limits per parcel? Should there be a seasonal cap on the
total number of permits issued?
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 04 (SERIES 2022)
CITY OF OURAY
TEMPORARY RV WORK FORCE HOUSING PERMIT PROGRAM
I.DEFINITIONS.
A.Owner means the person or persons identified as the owner of real property in the
records of the Ouray County Assessor.
B.Recreational Vehicle (RV) means a vehicular or portable unit mounted on a chassis
and wheels, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by
another vehicle, such as travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, camping trailers, motor
homes, or truck campers which may be used as a temporary dwelling or sleeping
place for work force housing staff.
C.Work Force Housing Staff means any person who provides services within in the
city limits as an employee or independent contractor for more than 18 hours per
week.
II.PERMIT REQUIRED; TERM; FEES.
A.Any Owner may, upon the granting of a temporary RV work force housing permit
issued administratively by City staff, enter into a private agreement with any Work
Force Housing Staff to allow RV parking on the owner’s private property for use as
a temporarily dwelling or sleeping quarters.
B.This temporary RV work force housing permit shall issue and automatically renew
weekly until such time as Owner terminates the permit in writing to the City or
the program expires per this Ordinance, as updated from time to time, whichever
comes first.
C.The permit application fee shall be $50.00.
D.The weekly permit fee shall be $25.00 for each RV spot without proration and is
owed by permittee whether a permitted spot is in use or not. The permit fee is
due and payable on the Thursday prior to the start of each week. Each week
begins on Sunday.
E.If the RV is connected directly to a sewer cleanout, the sewer rate shall be 0.22
EQRs and said sewer connection shall count against the cap on sewer connections
at the same rate of 0.22 until the city builds the new sewer treatment plant.
Attachment 2
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 04 (SERIES 2022)
F. The city may accept advance payment of the weekly permit fees, but acceptance
of such payment does not change the week-to-week permit status. City will not
provide refunds on any advanced permit fees paid, except if a permit is revoked
by the city for cause.
G. This Permit does not allow any material change in the exterior of any premises
that would require a building permit.
H. The number of temporary RV workforce housing permits issued by the City shall
be no more than 10.
III. ELIGIBILITY FOR TEMPORARY PERMIT.
A. An applicant shall submit a completed permit application to the City along with
payment of the permit application fee.
B. The real property must have a structure on the parcel with a valid City water tap.
C. The RV must be placed entirely on private property and meet the front yard
setback of the zoning district. The rear and side yard setbacks shall be zero feet (0
ft.) for the purpose of this permit.
D. The location of the RV on the Owner’s private property must be deemed
appropriate by City Staff.
E. The RV must have a supply of electricity from a source on the same parcel. No use
of a generator is allowed at any time. No air-conditioning unit on the roof of an
RV or any other mechanized unit to cool air may operate after the hours of 8:00
p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.
F. The RV must have access to City water by a hose or other means from a structure
located on the same parcel with drinking water hose bib with vacuum breaker to
prevent backflow and the water rate shall be 0.22 EQRs.
G. Hoses and cords which cross real property lines or public property are prohibited.
H. Sewer hook-up for an RV is allowed so long as the discharge hose that attaches to
the sewer cleanout includes a cam lock or other RV sewer locking mechanism to
ensure a leak-resistant connection, along with a sewer hose seal for odor proofing.
I. If not directly connected to the sewer, the RV black water holding tank must be
dumped every 3 to 5 days to ensure odors are suppressed and Owner is required
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 04 (SERIES 2022)
to ensure that there is adequate water in the holding tank so aerobic bacteria are
hydrated for effective waste breakdown and odor elimination.
J. The RV must be equipped with a fully functioning fire extinguisher and carbon
monoxide detector.
K. No more than one RV per parcel shall be allowed in the Residential District – R-1,
two per parcel within the Residential District – High Density - R2, and four per
parcel in Commercial District – C-1, and Commercial – Industrial District – C-2.
L. Only one family of not more than three adults over the age of 18 and up to three
minor children or three unrelated adults over the age of 18 may dwell or sleep in
any RV located on a permitted spot.
M. The term of the tenancy between the Owner and the Work Force Housing Staff
shall end each week on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. and notice to quit shall not be
necessary if a forcible entry and detainer action is required to be filed by Owners
under C.R.S. § 13-40-107(4). This rental term shall be contained in a written
agreement signed by the Owner and the Work Force Housing Staff with a copy
provided to City Staff prior to approval of the permit.
N. The Permit shall be affixed to the RV, so it is visible from the any public way, if
possible.
O. The Owner and any Work Force Housing Staff grant permission to City staff or the
Police Department personnel to enter the property as an invitee to inspect the RV
for permit compliance or to respond to complaints without a search warrant at
any time.
P. The permitted RV shall comply with all other restrictions and requirements
imposed by the local, state, or federal laws.
Q. No permanent structure shall be erected in connection with this Permit.
R. Property owner must file with the City a certificate evidencing valid and effective
policies for real and personal property liability insurance.
IV. FACTORS FOR GRANT OF TEMPORARY PERMIT.
A. No permit under this ordinance shall be granted unless the City finds that the
following criteria have been met:
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 04 (SERIES 2022)
1. No current nuisance as set forth under Ouray Municipal Code exists on the
real property where the RV will be located.
3. The RV location does not unreasonably interfere with other adjacent
private property rights.
4. The real property parcel complies with any applicable City zoning and
building regulations.
5. The issuance of the permit balances the safety of patrons, pedestrians, and
traffic such that no such group shall be subject to an unreasonable risk of
harm if the permit is granted.
V. ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS.
A. It shall be unlawful to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance, or of the
permit issued hereunder. In addition, continuing violations of this ordinance or of
any permit issued hereunder is declared a nuisance, which may be abated in any
lawful manner.
B. The penalties for violation of this ordinance shall be as set forth under the
general penalty provision of Ouray Municipal Code 1-4.
C. The permittee’s rights hereunder are subject to the police powers of the City. The
Permittee shall comply with all applicable laws and ordinances enacted, or
hereafter enacted, by the City or any other legally constituted government unit
having lawful jurisdiction over the subject matter hereof. The City reserves the
right to exercise its police powers, notwithstanding anything in this section, any
permit issued hereunder, any franchise, or any other permit to the contrary. Any
conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance, any franchise or any permit and
any other present or future lawful exercise of the City’s police powers shall be
resolved in favor of this ordinance.
D. Any revocation of any permit issued herein shall be in accordance with Ouray
Municipal Code, §13-3-F-17 and 18 except the appeal period for revocation or
suspension is five days instead of 10 days.
E. It is unlawful for Work Force Housing Staff or their guests to remain on permitted
property after a Notice to Leave is personally served by Owner, or any
disinterested person over the age of eighteen, no later than Thursdays at 5:00
p.m. of any week. Work Force Housing Staff and their guests must vacate the
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Exhibit A – Temporary RV Work Force Housing Regulations
ORDINANCE NO. 04 (SERIES 2022)
premises by the immediately following Saturday at 11:29 p.m. or be subject to the
City’s police powers. Each day a violation occurs is a separate and distinct
violation.
F. Nothing in this ordinance shall limit enforcement of the City’s police regulations
Upon Permittee or Work Force Housing Staff and guests.
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RV WORK FORCE HOUSING APPLICATION
Please submit this completed Application and all required documents to the Community Development Department.
Page 3 of this Application contains the RV Work Force Housing Permit. A copy of the approved Permit must be affixed to
the RV so it is visible from the public way. Pages 1-2 must be completed by Applicant.
PERMITTEE INFORMATION
Property Owner Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________ City/State/ZIP: ___________________________________________
Phone: Email:
PERMIT INFORMATION
Property Address (Location of Permit):
Zone: Number of RV Spots:
WORK FORCE HOUSING STAFF / GUESTS INFORMATION
Please provide the Name(s), Contact Information, and Place of Work for each Work Force Housing Staff and guest(s)
who will reside in a permitted RV spot:
Resident #1 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Place of work: Employer Name:
Resident #2 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Place of work: Employer Name:
Resident #3 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________
Place of work: Employer Name:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Permittee must supply the following documentation with the Application: ( once completed)
Proof of valid and effective policies for real and personal property liability insurance.
Pay required fees: $50 application fee; $25.00 permit fee per week; and 0.22 EQR monthly, if required.
Written agreement between permittee and Identified Work Force Housing Staff which indicates the tenancy
terminates each week on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. and a new tenancy begin on Sunday at 12:00 a.m.
PERMIT TERMS & CONDITIONS
Permittee shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 04 (Series 2022), including:
1) No one shall dwell or sleep in any RV on private property unless a Permit has been issued by the City.
2) Permits are not transferable upon the conveyance of the property and do not run with the land.
3) Any Permit may be revoked upon five days written notice to the Permittee.
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Attachment 3
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4) It shall be unlawful to allow anyone to sleep in an RV on private property once the Permit has been revoked by the
City. Failure to remove the RV upon revocation is declared to be a nuisance that may be abated by the City.
5) Permittee agrees to hold the City harmless for any damages suffered to the persons or property of the Permittee
arising out of their operations under this permit and Permittee agrees to defend and indemnify the City from any
damages, cost, attorney fees claimed or adjudged against the City arising out of Permittee’s operations under the
permit.
6) Permittee agrees to properly maintain Permittee’s real property, utilities, improvements, and the RV located in the
permitted spots, in good and safe condition to create no safety hazards or unreasonable obstruction to person dwelling
or sleeping in the RV.
7) Permittee shall be responsible to remove any RV upon termination or revocation of permit at the Permittee’s sole
expense.
8) The individual signing on behalf of the Permittee is hereby designated as an agent for service of process on behalf of
Permittee.
9) In the event the City incurs any costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, enforcing any provision of this Permit, the
City may recover such costs from the Permittee.
10) All obligations, terms and conditions of this Permit upon the Permittee shall be the obligations of the Permittee.
11) The Permittee represents that he/she has read and understands the foregoing terms and conditions of this Permit,
that he/she has read and understands the City requirements pertaining to this Permit, and that the undersigned has
authority to sign for and bind the Permittee.
12) Any breach of the conditions set forth in this Permit, or of City standards, specification or requirements pertaining
to this Permit may cause the revocation of the Permit.
13) By his/her signature, the Permittee agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of this Permit.
14) The following additional conditions shall apply: ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURES
Permittee Signature:
______________________________________________________________________
Printed Name and Title, if applicable:
Date:
Employer Signature:
______________________________________________________________________
Printed Name & Ouray Business Title:
Date:
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RV WORK FORCE HOUSING PERMIT
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF
Application Received By: Date:
Application & Permit Fee Amount: Date Paid:
Date Permit will expire:
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF – INSPECTION OF REAL PROPERTY
Name of Inspector: Date of Inspection:
Setback & Zoning Compliance
Carbon Monoxide Detector & Fire Extinguisher functioning and present
RV surface/placement acceptable by City Staff
Agreement for Weekly tenancy signed by Work Force Housing Staff and guests
Placement of hoses and cords are contained/within property
Is RV connected to City Sewer? ( )YES ( )NO
If yes, must have leak-resistant connection installed on sewer hose connection
Is RV connected to City Water? ( )YES ( )NO
If yes, must have drinking water hose bib with vacuum breaker to prevent back-flow
APPROVAL BY CITY STAFF
Approval by City: _____________________________________________________
Printed Name:
Date:
If connected to City Water/Sewer:
Approval by Deputy Clerk: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Adjusted EQRs (total for property):
Approval by Public Works: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Comments, if applicable:
A COPY OF THE COMPLETED AND APPROVED APPLICATION & PERMIT
WILL BE GIVEN TO THE PERMITEE & MUST BE AFFIXED TO THE RV, SO IT IS
VISIBLE FROM ANY PUBLIC WAY OR OTHERWISE CLEARLY LOCATED ON
THE PROPERTY.
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TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 1 of 3
OVERVIEW: The Town Council of the Town Crested Butte declared an affordable housing emergency
June 7, 2021 because the current lack of available, affordable workforce housing is threatening the
livelihood and character of the Town, its citizens, and its businesses. Under this order, the Town Manager
has authorized:
•Town permitted tent camping behind a privacy fence on the side, or rear yards, for the local workforce, on
all residentially zoned private property for within the Town of Crested Butte until October 15, 2021.
•Town permitted transient mobile homes, for the local workforce, may be occupied on residentially zoned
private property within the Town continuously until October 15, 2021;
DEFINITIONS:
Local Workforce means persons that are employed by a governmental entity, business, non-for-profit
physically located within Gunnison County.
Private residential property means any real property that is not public property located with Town of
Crested Butte’s residential zone districts.
Public property means any real property, public right-of-way, public park, recreation area or other area
owned, leased or under the control of the Town or other public entity.
Transient Mobile Home also referred to as a travel camper, camper, camp trailer, travel trailer,
recreational vehicle, or motor home, means a living unit designed for temporary occupancy as moved
from place to place, often a recreational abode or vehicle, with or without sanitary facilities, and
equipped or constructed for repeated travel by wheels upon highways or roads; or which is a bus, truck,
car or other motor vehicle converted for sleeping or overnight habitation
TENT CAMPING: Town permitted tent camping will be allowed behind a privacy fence on the side, or
rear yards, for the local workforce, on all residentially zoned private property for within the Town of
Crested Butte until October 15, 2021. The tents shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or the
first floor of an adjoining property. The tent location shall ensure the privacy of the camper, passerby,
and neighbor.
TRANSIENT MOBILE HOME OCCUPANCY : Town permitted transient mobile homes, for the local
workforce, may be occupied on residentially zoned private property within the Town continuously until
October 15, 2021. Transient mobile homes must be parked in designated parking spots, on private
property, in compliance with the property’s approved site plan. Transient mobile homes may not be
parked in public property, including the public right-of-way.
TRANSFERRAL OF OCCUPANT: If the property owner wishes to transfer the permit from a
previous occupant to a new occupant, a new application must be submitted to the Town.
PERMIT FEE: There is no fee associated with acquiring a Temporary Camping Permit.
DISPLAY: The camping occupant must display the Town issued Permit on their tent, or vehicle
dashboard while on-site.
Attachment 4
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TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 2 of 3
DURATION: The Temporary Camping permit will expire on October 15, 2021.
CONDITIONS OF SITE APPROVAL:
• All sites must adhere to guidelines of occupant safety. This means the property owner agrees to provide
access to basic hygiene facilities (bathroom, shower), access to water, and an environment free from
potentially harmful physical hazards.
• The Transient Mobile Home site follows the property’s approved site plan and existing ordinances for an
appropriate parking spot, and shall not interfere with a motorist’s line of sight for entering or leaving the
public right-of-way.
• The tent site must be behind a privacy fence in a rear, or side yard, not visible from the public right-of-way,
and must be considerate of the privacy of the camper, passerby, and the first floor of the adjoining
properties.
CONDITIONS OF CAMPING OCCUPANT APPROVAL:
The camping occupant agrees to provide proof of current or future employment within Gunnison
County. Examples include: pay stubs, a letter from an employer, or proof of an active job offer
for upcoming employment
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The camping occupant agrees to adhere to the rules of the property owner and to the common
courtesies of a neighbor.
Please note: The Town reserves the right to rescind a permit if:
1. Evidence is presented which would have justified denial of the permit in the original
application (i.e. falsifying employment information)
2. The tent or transient mobile home has fallen into a state of disrepair and has become a
public nuisance;
3. The tent or transient mobile home has created a disturbance in the neighborhood due to the
manner in which it has been used;
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TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 3 of 3
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Property Owner Name___________________
Site Physical Address______________________ Owner Physical Address_________________
Owner Mailing Address _______________________ Email_____________________________
Camp Site Type : □ Transient Mobile Home □ Tent
Quantity: Transient Mobile Home ___ Tent ___
Brief Description of Site
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
For Property Owner to confirm (must check to be approved)
□I will provide a site with access to hygiene, water, and a safe environment
□I currently have an occupant interested in my site
□I do not have a current occupant in mind, but am willing to make my property available
□I understand if I am part of an HOA, I will also need HOA approval
By submitting this application, I have reviewed the conditions of approval and will abide by the
conditions.
Property Owner Signature_____________________________ Date_________________
Submit application to planning@crestedbutte-co.gov or drop off in the drop box at Town
Hall, attn: Planning
For office use only: Approved_____ Denied_____ Reason________________________
Approval Signature__________________________ Date_________________
Attachment 5
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TOWN OF CRESTED BUTTE
TEMPORARY CAMPING PERMIT
APPLICATION
Last Updated 6/28/2021 1:16 PM Page 4 of 3
CAMPING OCCUPANT INFORMATION
Name________________________
Phone_______________________ Email________________________
Occupancy Type: □ Transient Mobile Home □ Tent
Vehicle License Plate State___________ License Plate Number__________________
Employer_______________________ Employer Contact Name______________________
Employer Address_________________________________
Employer Phone____________________ Employer Email_______________________
□ I have included proof of my employment in the Gunnison Valley
By submitting this application, I have reviewed the conditions of approval and will abide by the
conditions.
Camping Occupant Signature _____________________________
Date_________________
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5/24/2023
Town Board Study Session
May 23, 2023
Seasonal RV Housing on Commercial Sites
Presented by Kara Washam, Planner I
Purpose of Study Session Item
Provide a high-level overview of a proposed pilot program that will
allow temporary seasonal permits for Recreational Vehicles (RV), or
similar, to park on private commercial property for the purpose of
providing temporary housing for the seasonal workforce in Estes
Park.
Staff requests guidance from the Board of Trustees to draft a pilot
program to be implemented during the 2024 season.
If the Board would like to proceed with the pilot, staff will bring a
draft ordinance for consideration to a future Board meeting.
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Background
Community Development is exploring ways to help alleviate the seasonal workforce housing
shortage.
2023 Housing Needs Assessment estimates a need of 132 units to accommodate the seasonal
workforce.
Other mountain communities have allowed temporary RV parking on private or public parking
lots for a limited duration of time for seasonal workers.
• The City of Ouray, Town of Crested Butte, and Summit County (“Unsheltered in Summit”
Program)
April 27, 2023
Planning staff met with other Town departments and external agencies to discuss the proposed
pilot program, ask questions, and gather feedback. Most attendees were in favor of developing
and implementing a pilot program. Attendees included staff from:
• Building Division
• Public Works
• Parking/Transit
• Utilities
• UTSD & EPSD
• EPPD
• EVFPD
• Estes Park EDC
• Estes Chamber of Commerce
Staff Proposal
Staff proposes to design and implement a pilot program to issue temporary
permits for seasonal RV workforce housing on commercial sites to run
concurrently with the 2024 parking season.
Advantages
Temporarily alleviate the seasonal workforce housing shortage.
Help business owners recruit and retain workers.
Reduce number of unauthorized temporary RV dwellers.
Relatively low impact on Town infrastructure, utilities, and other services.
Could be discontinued after the 2024 season, if unsuccessful or underutilized.
Disadvantages
• Enforcement could create additional strain on the Police Department.
• RV users could be vulnerable to property crime and other safety concerns.
• Providing utility services to RV users could be challenging.
• Not all businesses would be eligible to offer this program to employees.
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Discussion Points
1. What vehicles should be allowed
in addition to RVs?
2. Should the program only be
allowed in CD or CO districts?
3. Should the temporary period
match the parking permit
season?
4. Should the permit be a joint
application or individual?
5. Should transferral of permit be
allowed?
6. Should there be a Code of
Conduct?
7. What are the permit application
requirements?
8. What are the Conditions of
Approval?
9. What are the parking
requirements?
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5/17/2023
Proposed Outline for
Intergovernmental Agreement
with the Housing Authority for
Use of 6E Funds
Town Board of Trustees
Study Session
May 23, 2023
Philosophy from April 25 Joint Session
Trust and delegation, but oversight.
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Proposed Elements of IGA
Town to transfer money to the Housing
Authority routinely, in amounts
described for housing in the Annual
Funding Plan with the County.
EPHA to hold and spend money under
the broad guidance of the Funding Plan.
EPHA to hold funds in reserve if not
spent within the year. Intend to confirm
this in the Funding Plan.
Proposed Elements of IGA, cont’d
EPHA may use the property acquisition,
renovation, and maintenance funds for
EPHA-owned properties as it sees fit.
Before distributing funds to other recipients
and property owners as part of a program,
EPHA would present the proposed program
policy to the Town Board. The Town Board
may disapprove of the program or aspects
of it, in which case EPHA would revise the
program policy until the Board accepts it.
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Proposed Elements of IGA, cont’d
The Town may designate a Town Board
liaison to the Housing Authority, and
may also have Town staff attend EPHA
board meetings. EPHA would notify the
Town of upcoming meetings similarly to
how it notifies its board members.
Proposed Elements of IGA, cont’d
Audits: EPHA would be required to
conduct regular audits, as it already
does under other protocols.
The Town would be able to require EPHA
to return unspent, unobligated funds in
the Town’s discretion if the Town
determines that the funds are being
mismanaged or used poorly. Subject to
TABOR.
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Proposed Elements of IGA, cont’d
If there are any ambiguities in the
Funding Plan or other guiding
documents, or the Town and EPHA
disagree on any interpretation, the
Town reserves the right to make the
final determination.
Questions & Discussion
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June 13, 2023
• Planning Fee Schedule
June 27, 2023
• Proposition 123 Introduction
Items Approved – Unscheduled:
• Bed & Breakfast Code Update
• Governing Policies Updates
• Stanley Park Master Plan
Implementation
• Downtown Loop Updates as Necessary
Items for Town Board Consideration:
None
Future Town Board Study Session Agenda Items
May 23, 2023
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