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DATE: Wednesday, December 8, 2004
MEETING: Planning Commission Special Meeting
PLACE: Town Hall Board Room
PRESENT
Commission: Chairperson Motor Coulson; Mayor Pat Howlett;
Commissioners: Vesta Shapiro and Steve Sumrall
Staff: Manager Jeff Durbin and Town Planner Catherine Trotter
Others: see attached list
Chair Coulson called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Comm. Sumrall moved, and Mayor Howlett seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of the August 25, 2004 regular meeting as presented. Motion
carried: 4-0
Open Forum
Chair Coulson called for items not on the agenda. Fran Cook was present to
discuss her experience of building the first Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in
Town. She had provided a memo to the Planning Commissioners summarizing
her thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the Town Code as it relates to
ADUs. Town staff will give this memo to the Workforce Housing Committee
and also review this memo as they move forward with changes to Town
regulations to address affordable housing issues.
Planner Trotter introduced Beth Sands to the Planning Commissioners.
Ms. Sands lives at 102 Eastom and is interested in sitting on the PC.
Public Hearings - None
Action Items
Amended Development Permit - 300 Eisenhower
Andy Hanna was present to discuss his Development Permit for 300
Eisenhower. The Development Permit was approved in August 2004 with
the stipulation that the siding on the addition match the existing building.
Mr. Hanna stated that he was unable to match the existing siding since it was
so old. In addition, he stated that he used asphalt shingles on the addition
because the snow would slide from the metal roof and potentially hurt
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someone. After a lengthy discussion, and due to the time of year, the PC tabled
this matter and Mr. Hanna must return to the PC no later than June 2005.
The PC is not happy that Mr. Hanna changed the building material without PC
approval. Comm. Shapiro moved, and Mayor Howlett seconded the motioa to
tabled the amended Development Permit for 300 Eisenhower until no later than
the June 2005 PC meeting. Motion carried: 4-0
Three Mile Plan
Manager Durbin presented the Three Mile Plan. According to Colorado State
Statutes, Fraser needs to update the Three Mile Plan annually. The Plan is a
component of the 2003 Town of Fraser Comprehensive Plan. PC asked some
questions. There was no public comment. Comm. Shapiro moved, and Mayor
Howlett seconded the motion to approve the Three Mile Plan. Motion carried:
4-0.
Discussion Items
Siga Code
Planner Trotter presented the revised sign code. PC discussed the revisions.
Comm. Sumrall wanted to add language into the code about proportionality for
big box developments. There was discussion about art/murals and
enforcement of the code. Staff will continue working on the sign code and
hopefully bring it back in a finalized form in January 2005.
Towa Board Update
Manager Durbin briefly reviewed what the Board has been working on.
Comm. Shapiro moved, and Mayor Howlett seconded the motion to adjourn.
Motion carried: 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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