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February 22, 2017
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Official Minutes
MEETING OF THE MINTURN PLANNING COT
Minturn Town Center, 302 Pine Street
Minturn, CO 81645 • (970) 827-5645
Wednesday February 22, 2017
Regular Session - 6:30 pm
CHAIR —Lynn Teach
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Greg Gastineau
Bobby Head
Jeff Armistead
Burke Harrington
Planning Director Janet
Hawkinson
These minutes are formally submitted to the Town of Minturn Planning Commission for approval as the official
written record of the proceedings at the identified Meeting. Additionally, all Planning Commission meetings are
tape-recorded and are available to the public for listening at the Town Center Offices from 8:30am — 2:00 pm,
Monday through Friday, by contacting the Planning Office at 970/827-5645 302 Pine St. Minturn, CO 81645.
Regular Session — 6:30 pm
1. Call to Order
Chair L. Teach called the meeting to order at 6:35pm
• Roll Call
Those present included Chair Lynn Teach, Greg Gastineau, Bobby Head, Jeff Armistead, and
Burke Harrington.
• Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Agenda
• Itetns to be Pulled or Added
Motion by Greg G., second by Burke H., to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
3. Approval of Minutes
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® February 8, 2017
Motion by Burke H., second by Greg G., to approve the minutes of February 8, 2017 as
presented. Motion passed 4-0. Note: Bobby H. was excused absent.
4. Public comments on items, which are NOT on the agenda (5 -minute time limit per
person)
5. AEC - Architectural Engineering Lighting Presentation
Electrical Lighting Engineer Stanton Humphries and Town Engineer Jeff Spanel explained the
attributes and characteristics of dark sky lighting. A replica of the town light was on display. It
was turned on to show the light pattern and recessed light. It was explained through engineering
and light distribution the downtown street lights are dark sky rated. An electrical engineering
report was provided.
6. Sign Approval: EDAC Minturn Community Message Board
Michelle Metteer, Minturn's Economic developer, described the use of the board as a public use
for communication purposes. The board was in Council to show for approval.
Motion by Jeff A., second by Greg G., to approve the Sign EDAC Minturn Community Message
Board as presented. Motion passed 5-0.
7. Sign Approval: Peace * Love Yoga Sign Approval
Greg G. asked about the material being used to build the sign, which was unknown at the
moment. He suggested the applicant to add additional information to the sign such us: "yoga
studio", as the words "'peace -love" don't quite reflect the type of business conducted at the
store.
Commission agreed that a 14" tall x 8' long sign size, doesn't seem big enough for that kind of
building.
Planning Commission would like further information on the kind of materials that will be used to
build the sign, before they make a motion.
Sign was tabled until next meeting.
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8. Subdivision Approval - RBLA Subdivision Lot 721 Main Street, Minturn, CO
Janet H. introduced the Subdivision Application. She described the lots and the staff
recommendation for conditions of approval for the subdivision. Applicant Representative,
Tom Sullivan, 116 Nelson Ave., described the history of the land and the objectives the
owner has had, as well as the taxes and fees paid by him over the years. He clarified that
there is a potential buyer who intends to build small developments, most likely for employee
housing. Which will be individually developed. There is no water line easements currently on
the property. Mr. Sullivan stated that a 10' instead of 15' setback for the water easement is
something they can probably work with, but no buyer would want a snow storage for the
Town at the end of their lot.
Public comments
Mr. Sorensen, 671 Boulder St., requested to be able to look at the building envelope for
potential construction in specific areas.
The owner of lot 711 Main St. expressed his distress about the 10' setback, whether it is in
the front yard, backyard or on the side. Feels as new construction will end up very
constraining.
Mrs. Lochhead, Ian's Lochhead mother at 711A Main St. expressed her son's concerns about the
proposed lot #2 regarding: drainage, snow storage behind his property, right away access,
turnaround for fire trucks and maintaining trees to preserve the natural environment as well as
privacy. Please see attached statements.
Anne Hutchinson, representing seller, as the attorney. Exposed the plans of the first
subdivision application which would be divided into 6 subdivisions, spending money on
developing and building permits fees of the Town. Stated it will go in foreclosure if not sold.
Burke asked her about the snow storage being utilize in the lot.
Janet H. affirmed section 16-17-18 has been reviewed and they do comply with the Code.
Therefore it is recommended by Town staff to approve the subdivision.
Lynn T. called a recess at 8:05pm.
Meeting was called back to order at 8:1 Opm.
Burke H. appreciated all the real concerns from residents about setbacks, drainage, snow
storage, fire, though is up to the new owners to determine what they can build in the future.
All those issues are not being decided right now.
Bobby H. identified the fact that the Town has been using that lot for snow storage over the
years, is not a necessity but a convenience, it can be figure out differently.
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Motion by Greg G., second by Bobby H., to approve the RBLA Subdivision Lot 721 Main St,
Minturn CO as presented with the following conditions:
1. The subdivision plat will be amended to depict an easement dedicated to the Town of Minturn
on through the rear of Lots 2 and 3, and amended Lot i of the McFarlane Minor Subdivision. The
easement will be 10 feet in width forthe construction, operation, maintenance and replacement of
a water line. This easement is required to allow Minturn to loop water lines in this area which is
needed to provide adequate supply and pressure to the newly created lots and in the event water
needs to be temporarily turned off in an adjoining town zone.
2. The subdivision plat contains drainage and utility easements along common lot lines forthe
benefit of each lot depicted on the plat. The plat will be amended to contain a plat note stating "It
is anticipated that sidewalks will be constructed along Highway 24 and the Highway 24 roadway
will be resurfaced in 2019. In orderto prevent damaging cuts into the new sidewalk and roadway,
utility service extensions from Highway 24 will be constructed onto each Lot priorto the
sidewalk/resurfacing work. In the event that any utility is not extended from Highway 24 onto the
Lot priorto the sidewalk/resurfacing work, the owner of said Lot will be required to obtain access
to such utility from Boulder Street by way of the utility and drainage easements depicted on the
plat." The individual lots will not be granted street cut permits to attach to water, sewer and other
utilities on Highway 24 after the new paving and sidewalks are installed with the CDOT- Minturn
South Sidewalk & Road Reconstruction Project.
3. The subdivision plat will be modified consistent with comments of the Town Attorney and the
Town Engineer.
(*the snow storage easement is not part of the motion for approval of the subdivision).
Motion passed 5-0.
9. Town Planner - Bobby Head announced he is resigning from Planning Commission do
to his expanding business — everyone congratulated him on his success.
Planning Commission applications will be accepted
Meeting of March 22 Planning Commission needs to vote on Chair.
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10. Next Meeting — March 8, 2017
11. Future Meetings:
12. Set Future Meeting Dates
a) Commission Meetings:
• March 22, 2017
• April 12, 2017
• April 26, 2017
13. Adjournment
Motion by Jeff A., second by Greg G., to adjourn at 8:40pm. Motion passed 5-0.
L Teach, Chair
Jet wkinson, Planning Director