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February 8, 2017 Minutes
Council Chambers, 302 Pine Street — Mintruu, CO 81645
MEMBERS PRESENT
Lynn Teach
Greg Gastineau
Jeff Armistead
Burke Harrington
STAFF
Janet Hawkinson, Planning Dir.
Jenny Lowe, Clerk
MAIN AGENDA
Motion approve agenda
MEMBERS ABSENT
Bobby Head - excused
MOTION: G. Gastineau SECOND: B. Harrington VOTE: 4-0
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Action Minutes 1-25-2017
MOTION: G. Gastineau SECOND: J. Armistead VOTE: 4-0
Public Comment — no public comment
4. Zoning Change from Residential to Mixed Use:
759 Main, Minturn, CO —
Applicant: SBR Investments, LLC — Jennifer & Joseph Bianchi
*Attached Planners Report
Note: J. Armistead recused himself from the Motion, as he is the primary Contractor and
related to the applicant.
Public Comments:
Mr. Jeff Miller, 350 King Ranch Rd., expressed his concerns about preserving the character
of Martin Creek area, which is residential zone only. He believes the concept of building
an "event center or barn" is still vague, when it comes to the amount of people, cars and
vendors that will need to drive thru that road. The magnitude of events per week and the
length of them is unclear. He stated Vail has over 17 venues, Beaver Creek and Eagle Vail
have several places to make Events and parties as well. He indicated the house that the
Bianchis will build for themselves is not specified either. He is worried also about possible
access problems with the turnaround of the current road, as it is too narrow.
Zak Grabowski, 663 Boulder St. asked the Planning Commission to review carefully the
parking situation and negative impact to the neighborhood, before approving a project like
this. As the little beach park is appreciated in town as a great amenity for residents.
Frank Medina, 911 Main St. showed his concern about this project being built on top of
his easement.
Janet H. clarified that the easement would still hold and stay in the property for both the
Town easement and Medina easement.
Thom Conville, 515 King Ranch Rd, had the same worries about the music and crowds of
people being too loud. And the traffic disturbing the neighbors.
Claire Beck, 515 King Ranch Rd., voiced her distress about people being lost looking for
the venue and driving into her property. Ruining the actual tranquility and silence of the
neighborhood.
Greg G. inquired about the necessary parking spots, that can't be self-sufficient by that lot.
He doesn't think it's well suited with the character area of town nor compatible with the
engineering needed. Believes Mintum is not the appropriate place for this type of business
that will require over 50 cars heading to the venue each time.
Burke H. said he likes the project and as the Town evolves, agrees Minturn needs the
business, but finds issues concerning: parking, getting thru the easement, and a significant
impact to the neighbors. Out -sourcing parking from Town is not a true option, when there
is no specific accuracy about the amount of events being held weekly/monthly. He
mentioned they have to be sensitive to the residents that have been living there for a while.
Janet clarified that Planning Commission is not approving at this time matters of: parking,
or easement, or roadway design. It is approval of changing zoning from residential lot to
mixed use. Any business, road, construction and parking would still require to have
Design review approval - meeting all zoning and building requirements for parking, roads,
etc...
Lynn T. expressed concerns about parking as well. She considers this type of business will
need a lot more than 40 spaces and will have a negative impact to the neighbors.
ACTION: Denied
MOTION: G. Gastineau SECOND: B. Harrington
5. Next Meeting –February 22, 2017
ADJUOURNMENT: 7:45 PM
MOTION: G. Gastineau SECOND: B. Harrington
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J� et Hawkinson, Planning Director
VOTE: 3-0
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