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HomeMy Public PortalAboutPCM 2010-12-08DATE: Wednesday, December 8, 2010 MEETING: Planning Commission Special Meeting PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room PRESENT Board: FRASER PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioners: Chair Steve Sumrall; Fran Cook, Katie Soles, Vesta Shapiro, Philip Naill and Jean Wolter Staff: Town Planner, Catherine Trotter; Town Clerk, Lu Berger Others: See attached list Chairperson Sumrall called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 1. Roll Call: 2. Approval of Agenda: Minutes of October 27, 2010. Commissioner Cook moved, and Commissioner Shapiro seconded the motion to approve the Agenda. Motion carried: 6 -0. 3. Open Forum: 4. Public Hearing Action a. Development Permit The Tamale Guy cancelled b. Development Permit Business Incubator /Pop -Up Store Commissioner Shapiro moved, and Commissioner Cook seconded the motion to open the public hearing on the Development Permit Business Incubator /Pop -Up Store. Motion carried: 6 -0 Proof of publication was provided. Fraser Municipal Code: The development permit process is outlined in the Fraser Municipal Code, Chapter 16 Zoning, Article 4, B- Business District. This application is considered a temporary event or use and as such would be classified as a minor development proposal. Background Information: The following are highlighted goals from the 2010 Comprehensive Plan: Economic development and diversification of the local economy is another important community goal. Fraser, like most Colorado communities, is reliant on sales tax revenues. Fraser must seek to both increase revenues (as costs and demands increase) and stabilize /diversify those revenues. Page 2of3 Small and new businesses struggle to establish operations in Fraser. Beyond the challenges of business competition and a resort economy, new businesses are challenged by the high cost of land, high costs of construction and expensive leased /rental space. A small business and /or Tight industrial incubator could help establish and retain new local businesses within the community. The Planning Staff was approached by Businesses Without Borders (BWB) about the possibility of doing a "Pop -Up" retail store in the Town of Fraser. A pop -up store is a short lived, creative business incubator and fits perfectly with our efforts to energize Fraser and connect with the business community. The Town's vacant building at 200 Eisenhower Drive is proposed as the location for this project. This idea has been discussed with other Fraser business entrepreneurs who are also interested in a similar use. This is being brought forward to Planning Commission with a Development Permit submitted by the Town for a collaborative use of a vacant building. A simple lease would need to be executed with the Town and a nominal fee may be charged per the Town Board's direction. Francie deVos and Debbie Harris addressed the Commission on their desire to collaborate with the Town on starting a "Pop -Up" retail store. The vendors using the building would manage the locations and hours. Commissioner Shapiro moved, and Commissioner Cook seconded the motion to close the public hearing on the Development Permit Business Incubator /Pop -Up Store. Motion carried: 6 -0. Staff recommends approval of the Development Permit for the Business Incubator /Pop- Up Store and is excited about this partnership with the business community! Commissioner Soles moved, and Commissioner Wolter seconded the motion approve the Development Permit Business Incubator /Pop -Up Store at 200 Eisenhower with the following conditions. Motion carried: 6 -0. 1. A special event business license ($20.00) must be purchased either individually or one collectively and sales tax must be collected and remitted to the State. 2. Signage shall be in compliance with the Fraser Sign Code. 3. The site shall be cleaned up and free of any debris at the end of each business day. 4. Any required state licensing and health permits must be obtained and visible, if applicable. 5. The Development Permit is valid only until December 31, 2011. 6. The Town of Fraser reserves the right to revisit this application if they feel that these conditions are not properly addressed. 7. A lease would need to be executed with the Town and a nominal fee may be charged per the Town Board's direction. Motion carried: 6 -0. Discussion: We have three Planning Commission candidates. We have asked them to join us for an informal chat session. Jonathon Babcock spoke with the Commissioners on his desire to be part of the Planning Commission. 5. Discussion: a. Upcoming Planning Commission Projects Medical Marijuana Centers Sign Code Business Zone Regulations Outdoor lighting Frodo 6. Staff Choice: 7. Planning Commission Choice: Commissioner Shapiro moved, and Commissioner Naill seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried: 6 -0. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. EreA eA Lu Berger, Town Cle Page 3 of 3