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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTBP 1996-01-03 . . TOWN OF FRASER "Icebox of the Nadon" P.O. Box 120 /153 Fraser Avenue Fraser, Colorado 80442 (970) 726-5491 FAX Line: (970) 726-5518 TOWN BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING ,JANUARY 3, 1996, 7:30 p.m. 1. Roll call 2. Approval of 12/20/95 minutes 3. Open Public Forum 4. Recreation District: Potential Recreation Center sites 5. Publ ic Hearing: Maryvale POD P A 28 change of intended use 6. Ordinance: Sign Code revisions 6. Manager's Choice Bottle Pass Liquors license renewal 7. Board Member's Choice Managers evaluation discussion - MEETING SCHEDULE REMINDER January 10, 1996: Joint Town Board & Planning Commission Workshop: Annexation Agreement January 17, 1996: Regular Board Meeting January 24, 1996: Public Workshop on Growth & Regular Planning Commission Meeting January 31, 1996: Joint Town Board & Planning Commission Workshop: Maryvale revised PDO . . TOWN OF FRASER "Icebox of the Nation" P.O. Box 120 / 153 Fraser Avenue Fraser, Colorado 80442 (970) 726-5491 FAX Line: (970) 726-5518 Manager's Briefing: .January 2, t 996 HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Items I've added a new regular section to the agenda called "Open Public Forum" so that we have a specific place for people to know they can voice their issues. Lets just hope that a lot of people had "Go to Town Board meetings" on their 1996 resolutions. . . The sign code ordinance is ready for adoption. Thanks for all of your work on this project. J think we identified good regulations for temporary signage and J believe the ordinance reflects a good collaborative effort. James Newberry and Conner Shepherd from the Recreation District will be here on Wednesday to discuss possible sites for a recreation center. Please read the memo in the packet about Maryvale's request for a change to the POD -- while I still support the request from an administrative and planning perspective, the politics on this approval appear to be quite hot. J look forward to your direction on this issue and how you would like the Maryvale development plans to unfold. See you Wednesday! . . Minutes of the Fraser Town Board December 20, 1995 Regular Meeting 'Twasfive days before Christmas and in City Hall the following were present, each one and all Trustees Jensen, Klancke, Johnston, Wirsing, Havens, Swatzell, and manager Reid. Also present were Liz McIntyre, Louise Powers, Steve Summrall, and Marty ZiefT 711e meeting was called to order at 7:30 that night fhe goal of a quick agendalhr all would he allrighf The minutes were approved from the December 6, 1995 meeting. Time was allowed for public comment and discussion ensued about the proposed change in allowed use on Maryvale's Planning Area 28 and graffiti. Food covered the taMe and discussion was held to judge 711e hesttreats, cheese & crackers, peanut brittle, or FUDGE A public hearing was opened at 8:00 to consider changes to the Fraser sign code. No public comment was made and the Board directed that the new ordinance be prepared with three amendments, reflecting changes in the ordinance's citation measures and correcting one error. The Board will consider the ordinance at the January 3, 1996 regular meeting. As the evening drew nigh, peoples eyes drew to the door, But first came the manager's hrief -- geez what a hore. The $200,000 loan from the Colorado Water & Power Authority Loan was discussed. Due to an error in the public notification requirements ofT ABOR, Bond Counsel is unsure that the loan will be processed. The Board directed the manager to plan on taking this issue back to Fraser's voters at the April election. Because of the water loan concern, the Board adopted an amended 1996 budget and passed amended resolution 12-1-95. The manager apprised the Board of several other issues. But in a quid pro quo, with the fudge disappearin ' 'Twas the Board turn to talk with us just a hearin ' Klancke provided a contact name at the Wellhead Protection Program as this agency is in position to assist some of Fraser's water quality concerns. The Board also requested that Larry Rumph be contacted and the Sealy Mattress Truck moved. 711en before we knew it, meeting w-!;ourned, we're alight Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and to all good night.! . . RECAP: On November 15th, 1995 the Town Board approved an annexation petition and zoning request from Maryvale for three parcels of property totaling approximately 26 acres. Parcel #1 was incorporated into existing P.A. #23A, with no change in the allowable use, and no increase in the maximum number of dwelling units allowed. (Max # = 478) Parcel #2 was incorporated into existing P.A. #23B, with no change in the allowable use, and no increase i~ the maximum number of dwelling units allowed. (Max # = 630) P.A. #23A & #23B are restricted to 150 residential units until the necessary right-of-way for the Fraser Parkway is procured and constructed as a two lane paved road. Parcel #3 was incorporated. into existing P.A. #28, with no change in the allowable use, and no increase in the maximum number of dwelling units allowed. (Max # =40) The purpose of the public hearing tonight is to consider an amendment to the Maryvale Planned Development District Plan (PDDP) approved by Ordinance 154-159. The proposed amendment would change the use of3.2 acres ofP.A. #28 from residential to mixed use. According to our PDD Ordinance, "Mixed Use" would integrate 2 or more ofthe following uses in the same development area, building, or group of buildings: tesJaentiar;commercliil,owce, tr ligfii-inalls~w:ith all mdustriail1sesOWfetCitbyur-.... ~paee ftoHl.",-olIlHld'CW;oIliCe" @areSldentIa1,uses. I If approved by the Town Board, this change of use from residential to mixed use would not permit a transfer or sale ofP.A. #28 until Maryvale applies for and receives approval of a subdivision plat on this land. An fmal development plan plat needs to be approved, recorded and filed in the office of the Grand County Clerk & Recorder before any lot, parcel or portion thereof, can be transferred, sold, or negotiated to be sold. Currently, there is no water and sewer facilities located on P.A. #28. The closest infrastructure connection is at the Fraser Valley Center. ~o ~etirti-hcm t' ~'ikf ~w.J~t:~ ~ ~lutl 4~ ~1 A~ ~~'~ f. (?) ýÿ . . LLC The Historic Cozens Rmlch E. Rick Watrous, Manager November 27, 1995 Chuck Reid, Town Manager Town of Fraser P.O. Box 120 Fraser, CO 80442 Dear Chuck: I am writing you to follow up our meetings of 11/22/95. It is my understanding that your file as to the zoning amendment which is now pending for the combination of planning area 28 of the Maryvale POD, plus the strip of real property immediately adjacent to it and the Elk Creek (Tubing Hill) Road does not contain a document which would reflect that site being switched to a mixed use zoning. This letter is intended to fill that void. Maryvale does wish the entire site designated as a mixed use zone district. We understand that this designation will accommodate a variety of uses to include the present multi-family designation as well as uses such as a storage facility or office - warehouse type of use. As you know, a portion of the reason for designating this use over the entire site is to enable consideration of it as a public work site for the Town's use. If I've misunderstood what this designation will allow or if you need a more definitive letter from me to confirm Maryvale' s request for a mixed use designation for this site, please write back (or call) soon. Sincerely, MiYVALE, LLC r ,~\( ,"- LCt(\ iL"v:J E. Rick Watrous Manager ERW 111 cc: Rich Nipert File 3609 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 210 · Lakewood, Colorado 80235. Phone 303-989-3203 · Fax 303-989-6506 . . TOWN OF FRASER "Icebox of the Nation" P.O. Box 120 /153 Fraser Avenue Fraser, Colorado 80442 (970) 726-5491 FAX Line: (970) 726-5518 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Jensen n~tn Board Members From: Chuck Reid ~ .,-- - Date: January 2, 1996 Subject: Maryvale Amended POD Request We have spent a lot of time discussing the pros and cons of Maryvale's request to amend the POD by changing the planned use on PA 28 from residential to mixed use. I think that this public hearing has the potential to be as raucous as the annexation proceeding and I identify two distinct issues -- one political and one administrative -- you get to deal with the political issue. From an administrative perspective, I encourage your support of this request. Ho~er, Frnser does nol have a dennition of "mixed use" in ils zoning code so you may wanllo defi e what mixed use is prior to approval ofthe requested change. Tfthis is something you're int rested in, you can request that the public hearing be continued until a definition of mixed use is approved and direct stafTto go out and define mixed use. In the annexation agreement's supplemental documents, mixed use is defined as structures including: Retail Commercial Professional/Office Movie Theater Restaurants Gift Shops Support Service Facilities Commercial Recreation I'm looking forward to discussing this with you in more detail. . l\RTICLE 13-2 . ZONING DISTRICTS, ZONING Ml\P l\ND DISTRICT BOUNDl\RIES Section 13-2-1. Establishment of Districts. ( 1 ) In order to carry out the provisions of this Ordin<111Ce, ther.e 18 hereby created the follm'ling zoning districts into which the Tm'llJ of Fraser 1s nO\'1 and ill the future may be divided .llltO: (a) R-1 - LOllI _ Den.;::"ttL...B~sl.dens:.9.: This district is for the standard urban-density subdi v islO1lG, composed of single-f~mily d\'lellings. (b) R-2 - Mediu~1!.. DeJlsi ty Iiesid~lce : This d.istrict is for higher density of dwelling units than in the R-1 Dintrict, whcr.-!:; not more than four ( 4 ) dwelling units arc desired within u building or on a single parcel of land; e'tcep t \'Ihere contiglJou~ lots of R-2 property arc combined by vacating common lot Lincs with the intent to create one single parcel, the number of md ts a 11 Ol'md under one roof \'l i 11 (not to e,cceed 12 units) be limited to the number of units tlm t \'le1'e al10Hed to the orIginn.! individual lots "immediately before the common boundary linea \'lere vacated. (c) R-3 - !!.!.gg D~lSi.ty_ Residens:"~~ This Dis tr ict allOl'lS for the highest density of d\'lelling units, where more than tNe J'v'e ( 12) dNclling units are desired \'Ii thin a building and on a sing.!c parcel of land. No R-3 District shall abut an R-1 District. '-- This District .i. ~; (d) R-4, - Low Densi~v Multi-FamiJv Residence: for lot" density multi--family dwelliugs, t:lhere no t more than four ( 4 ) units are desired \.lithin a building or on a single parcel of land. (e) M-l - Low Dens! t.Y__Mobi Ie Home: This District is for 1m'l density indi'J idua1 mobile homes \'I here not more than one ( 1 ) mobile home is placed on each 5,000 square feet of hmd . . ( f ) B-2 - Med i um _P~l1s .!iY-1io b i 1_~_ 1l0J!l_~ This zone provides for the location of individual mobile homes or mobile home parks t'lhere more than one ( 1 ) mobile home is placed on ea ch 5,000 square feet of land. (g) B - Business1.. This ~one is to provide for any genr.ra.l business, commercial or \'Iholcaale activity. (h) t1D - !.H!!Jmt1!!.1__~!cw:~.t ty :. Tldn district i" for J. 0\" dellsity -, single family dwellings, park facilities, farming and ranchlJ1g structures, reservoirs, dams, water di'Jersions and wasteHater treatment facilities. "- 13-3 ýÿ (i) . - Accommodations: . zone pro'Jides for rco.tdent.ta ccommodatjons use;- and " oc ia ted commcl'C 1aJ lI~1(~G related to the operation of accommodations business en terpr j f:;CG. (j) PD - Planned !Jeve 1...QP.me1!l._1J is t: 1.:1. c t : This district is for the development of p.lanned areas as a unit ntilizing the fa 1 1 m'li ng genrra1 types of land uses: residcnl:.ia.l, commcrc .1.::1l , office or .industrial and/or mi,ttures thereof including neccssary utilities, roads, open spaces and other land uscs Nithin the Tm'm of Fraser. (k) ZLL - Zero kqJ;'h~il!,~-L This District pro'" idcs for not more than tno (2) single family units to be attached in one structure on individually deeded and platted lots, Section 13-2-2. Zoning Map. ( 1 ) The location of the zoning districts hereby established <:Ire' shown on the accompany.ing map entitled "Official Zoning H;:l,p of thr Town of Fracer" dated the 24th day of September, 1~J'l4, and lrJ hereby made, along wi th the e'tplanatory mutter, a part of this Ordinrmcc, The official map shaJ1 be filed in the office of the FraDer Tm'm Clerk and Recorder, and shall be kept current at all times. 1\J J amendments to the map made in conformity t'1i t h Article 13-11 of thin Ordinance shall be recorded in the m3p within hlen ty-four (24 ) hours of its adoption, shoN.tng gcneral location, effectIve date, and twtUl'e of the clmnge . Each map amendment shall become and omenoment to Section 13-2--2 of thin OrdInance and shall contain a lr~gnJ description of the 3rea to be changed, as t'le 11 ns the nature of the change. Uo change shull be mudc to the official zoning map, e1tccp !: in the mantleI' provided hel'ein, and any unauthorized change to thc official zoning map by ony person or persons ahaJl be deemed ;1 violation hereof and punishable as set forth in Article 13-12. . '-~ 13-4 ýÿ '. I . . TOWN OF FRASER ORDINANCE NO. ~tjJ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE TOWlT OF FRASER BY THE ADOPTION OF VARIOUS CHANGES IN THE SIGN CODE, AND MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF FRASER. WHEREAS, the following amendments to the Fraser zoning regulations were duly referred to the Fraser Planning Commission which favorably recommended the amendments to the Board of Trustees; AND WHEREAS, a public hearing on such amendments was held by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser, Colorado, pursuant to notice of said public hearing properly published as required by the Code of tile Town of Fraser and Section 31-23-304, Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended; AnD WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds and determines that the proposed amendments are in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens, residents and taxpayers of the Town of Fraser; and that all applicable require- ments of the Code of the Town of Fraser and state statutes have' been met with respect to the adoption of said amendments. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWll OF FRASER, COLORADO, THAT: PART 1: AMENDMENT OF TOWN CODE. The Code of the, Town of Fraser, Colorado (herein sometimes referred to as the IlTown Code" ) is hereby amended as follows: 1.1 Section 13-8-1 of the Town Code is amended by renumbering existing subsection (1) as subsection (1) (b) , titling said subsection (1) , " PURPOSE: !I , and adding a new subsection (1) (a) thereto, so that said amended subsection (1) shall read as follows: SECTION 13-8-1 SIGN CODE DEFINITIONS (1) PURPOSE: (a) The citizens of the Town of Fraser have expressed a desire to control the signage within the town limits. Thus, it is the intention of this sign code to define the types of signs which are permitted in various zoning districts, outline the allm'lable dimensions, denote prohibited signage, and discuss the exemption of certain types of signs from this r~: \ ItJIl/r'O,,:s :~P(()L', FA;: TEHF. 'IFTr ýÿ . . . . code, all in the best interest of public , safety and welfare. It is also the intent of this code to ecognize the value of conunercial signs as a necessary mea s of useful communication to maximize economic well-being for the business sector. The Fraser Sign Code encourages the c~f:truction of signs which are aesthetically pleasing and co atible with adjacent properties, and which protect, preserve and enhance the character, beauty and charm of the Town. he sign code will be reviewed tri-annually, and revised as n eded. (b) SIGNS: Shall include any writing (including letter, word or numeral), pictorial representation (including illustration or declaration), form (including shapes resembli g any human, animal or product form), emblem (including any delice, symbol, trademark, object or design which conveys a recognizable meaning, identity or distinction) or any oth r figure of similar character which is a structure or any part thereof or is written, painted, projected upon, printed, dJsigned into, constructed or otherwise placed on a building, bo rd, plate or upon any material, object or device whatsoev r, which by reason of its form, color, working, stereotyp d design or otherwise attracts or is designed to attract att ntion to the subject thereof or is used as a means of id ntification, advertisement or announcement. I (2) - (3) [No change] 1.2 Section 13-8-2 of the Town Code is amended by amending subsection (1) (a) (iii) (b) and subsection (1) (a) (iii) (d) thereof, and by adding a new subsection (1) (a) (v) , to read as follows: SECTION 13-8-2 GENERAL PROVISIONS (1) (a) (i) - (ii) [No change] (iii) Temporary signs REQUIRING a permit: (a) [No change] (b) Sandwich Board Sign (also nown as an l' A-frame" sign) : Sandwich boards are considered a form of temporary signage used to advertise a business. It is the intent that the se of sand- wich boards will serve as a means to enhance the attractiveness and economic well-bein of the Town of Fraser as a place to live, vacatio and conduct business. The erection of sandwict boards is allowed if permitted by the district. The permit fee is thirty (30) dollars and shall e valid for one calendar year. Any business wit' a sandwich I I - - . , . . board permit shall be entitled to erect one sand- wich board at a time for not more than one hundred and forty (140) days per calendar year, only after notifying Town staff. ~1Y business that fails to notify the Town staff shall be ineligible to erect a sandwich board for the remainder of the calendar year, and shall be issued a citation to municipal court. In addition, any business that erects a sandwich board above and beyond the 140 day period will be ineligible to display sandwich boards for the remainder of the current and next calendar years, and shall be issued a citation to municipal court. Any business proprietor shall have the option of purchasing a sandwich board permit con- currently with the rene'l-Tal of his/her business license. A sketch of the proposed sandwich board shall accompany the permit application and shall be reviewed for compatibility with the overall intent of the Fraser sign code. Permits shall be issued for the use of sandwich boards in locations which will not cause unreasonable annoyance or inconve- nience to adjoining property owners and/or the public. During the winter months, the location of each sand\tTich board must, not interfere with snow removal. All businesses shall remove the erected sandwich board at the end of each business day. Sandwich boards must be removed immediately if damaged or in disrepair. Sandwich boards can not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area per side. The Fraser Town Board rese~Tes the right to call any business before the Board regarding any spe- cific sandwich board that violates community stan- dards and/or violates the overall intent of the Fraser sign code. (c) [No change] (d) Banners: Banners are considered a form of temporary signage used to advertise a special even t , sale, grand opening, new product and/or service or other simdlar temporary messages. It is the intent that the use of banners will serve as a means to enhance the attractiveness and economic well-being of the Town of Fraser as a place to live, vacation and conduct business. The display of banners is allmTed if permi tted by district. The permit fee is thirty (30) dollars and shall be valid for one calendar year. Any business with a banner perIni t shall be entitled to display one banner at a time for not more than one hundred and - - ýÿ . . forty (140) days per calendar year, only after notifying Town staff. Any business that fails to notify the Town staff shall be ineligible to dis- play banners for the remainder of the calendar year, and shall be issued a citation to municipal court. In addition, any business which displays a banner above and beyond the 140 day period will be ineligible to display banners for the remainder of the current and next calendar years, and shall be issued a citation to municipal court. Any business proprietor shall have the option of purchasing a banner permit concurrently with the renewal of his/her business license. Permits shall be issued for the use of banners in locations which will not cause unreasonable annoyance or inconvenience to adjoining property owners and/or the public. Banners must be placed in such a manner that they will not be blown down, in whole or in part, and must be secured properly and neatly. Banners must be attached flat against the side of a building or fence. Suspended or freestanding banners are not allowed. Banners are not permitted on a vehicle. Banners must be removed immediately if damaged or in disrepair. Banners can not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and must be professionally manufactured. The Fraser Town Board reserves the right to call any business before the Board regard- ing any specific banners that violate community standards and/or violate the overall intent of the Fraser sign code. (iv) [No change] (v) New Businesses: In an effort to promote new business ventures in the Town of Fraser, the Town Board may grant variances to the sign code regarding temporary signage for a two year period. This two year period will commence on the opening day of business. Anyone inter- ested in obtaining a sign code variance shall make a written request to the Board of Trustees. The request must be submitted seven days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. The Board shall review the variance and make a decision to either grant or deny the request. The decision by the Board of Trustees shall be final. (b) - (i) [No change] (2) [No change] - .:j - . . . . . . 1.3 Section 13-8-10 of the Town Code is amended by amending subsection (1) thereof to read as follows: SECTION __13-8-10 NONCONFORMIN~ SIGNS (1) Any sign located within the boundaries of the Town of Fraser on the date of adoption of this ordinance, or located in an area annexed to the Town thereafter, which does not conform with the provisions of this Article 13-8 but which was in compliance with applicable law on the date of adoption of this ordinance or the date of annexation, whichever is applicable, shall qualify as a "legal nonconforming sign. 'f Except as otherwise provided in Section 13-8-8 with respect to off premise signs, legal nonconform- ing signs may be continued to be maintained, provided that such signs are kept in good repair and so long as such signs are not relocated, replaced, or structurally altered. Changing light bulbs, ballasts, or replacing/repainting the sign faces or repainting the sign frame that represents no change in the use of the facility OR overall size of the sign, shall not be considered f! replaced or structurally al tered, " but shall be considered as "maintenance" as required to be performed by this Section 13-8-10 (1) . If ownership of the property on which such legal nonconform- ing sign is located is transferred and results in a change in the business name OR use, the sign must be removed within thirty (30) days after the change of ownership. If any such legal nonconform- ing sign is relocated, replaced, or structurally altered, such sign must be made to comply with all provisions of this Article 13-8. (2) [No change] PART 2: PENALTY CLAUSES. The following section of the Code of the Town of Fraser, Colorado, contains penalty clauses applicable to violations of this Ordinance, and such section is herewith set forth in full and hereby enacted: Section 13-12-2. Penalties. (1) Every person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every day a violation of this Chapter exists shall be deemed a separate offense. PART 3: REPEAL. Any and all existing ordinances or parts of ordinances of the Town of Fraser covering the same matters as embraced in this Ordinance are hereby repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this - :~, - ýÿ .. . ... . . ordinance are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this Ordinance. PART 4 : SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town of Fraser hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. PART 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage, adoption and publication thereof as provided by law. READ, PASSED, ADOPTED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED' BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SIGNED THIS day of , 1996. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO BY: Marianne Klancke, Mayor Pro-Tern ATTEST: (SEAL) Virginia Winter, Town Clerk Published in the Winter Park Manifest on , 1996. - i~, - . . L. W. Alves 2538 SE 22nd Ave. Cape Coral, Fl. 33904 Jan. 2,96 Fraser Board Dear Friends; First I wish to apologize for the fact that there are some junk vehicles still on the old Lighting Liquors, or T&T property. John Augistine, who owns Radio Shack and the dump trucks, was supposed to have moved them last fall. I have Larry Rumps word that they will be moved by Feb. 1st. I have never given anyone permission to store junk on the property, and my 5 year contract with Larry prohibits the storage of junk vehicles or old tires, even though when I purchased the property the property, it had eleven abandon or junk cars and trucks on it. As to the fence, the post holes were to go in last fall along U840. Apparently the fire burned longer than anyone thought it would, and the snows came early. J&L has the contract to do the fence, and my authorization to get it done ASAP. If there is any thing else I can do, please get in touch with me at the above address. Hope to see you all in May. Yours; L. Wallis Alves . . t CHURCH OF THE ETERNAL HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) P.O. Box 153 . Granby, Colorado 80446 December 9, 1995 Fraser Town Board 153 Fraser Ave. Fraser, CO 80442 Dear Members of the Fraser Town Board, The Church of the Eternal, Hills in Fraser is outgrowing its present facilities. A Plarming Connnittee has been at work for nearly a year trying to determine our best plan of action. During this past surmner, the whole congregation was engaged in a Mission study to help us determine how we might best serve both our congregation and the whole town of Fraser. Two options became apparent to us. We could either build an addition to our present building or relocate to another site that might be more visible and provide more space for a new church building. Investigating the cost of land in Fraser, particularly along the highway, appeared to rule out the possibility of trying to relocate, and our attention has been focused on how we could rebuild in our present location. Just this week, we learned that 5 acres will be made available to the Town of Fraser in the Maryvale Proj ect to be used as an Ecumenical Center. I have been instructed to write to you on behalf of our Plarming Corrunittee and the Church of the Eternal Hills to see what possibility might exist to, acquire land in the proposed Ecumenical Center to build a new church. Our present location presents a mnnber of problems because of its limited size. Also, a more visible location would also allow us to serve the Fraser conununi ty in a better way, we believe. Although the Church of the Eternal Hills is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, it functions as a "Community Church." Methodists, Lutherans, Baptists and people of many different denominations attend our services and are members of our congregation. We realize the Maryvale Project is still in the plarming stage and that many decisions still have to be made, but we are at a point where we need to know which way to go in building a church to serve both our needs and those of the Fraser corrrrnuni ty . We already have a corrrrnittee defining those needs and another committee starting to talk with architects. Your response as to the possibility of using land in the Ecumenical Center for a new church would be very helpful to us at this time. Robert A. Bielenberg . I~~ . COLOlZA])() . MO'UN'IAIN- COLL.EG,E ~j COLORAOO SMALL BUSINESS DEVEWPMENT CENTER GRAND COUNTY OFFICE P. O. Box 122 HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, COLORADO 80451,0122 DAWNIE J, BALOO, CONSULTANT PHONE/FAX (970) 725,3520 December 15, 1995 Mayor C. B. Jensen Town of Fraser P. O. Box 120 Fraser, CO 80442 Dear Mayor Jensen, Thanks to you and the Fraser Town Board for making a contribution of $600 to the Colorado Small Business Development Center for its 1995 operations. Your contribution has ensured that this valu, able business assistance program will be able to provide ongoing program services to Grand County entrepreneurs. The Grand County Office of the Colorado Small Business Development Center at Colorado Mountain College provides free one,on,one counselling to business owners and entrepre, neurs of any size or type. If you know of someone who may benefit from this service, please send them my way. I was also pleased to hear that you have agreed to help fund this program for 1996. Your contribu, tion of $150 for next year will be matched with state and federal dollars from the U. S. Small Busi, ness Administration, as well as administrative support from Colorado Mountain College. Thank you again for your support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the number above, Sincerely, t' ) " .:.. ') 5/tl ,:i If. } , . t: " I, <.- C . ;' ., ""' ,....' , Dawnie J. Baldo Grand County Consultant cc. Russell Disberger, Director Colorado Small Business Development Center at Colorado Mountain College ' District Office "~~I.t ) ~ $ .~~B~I N .... ,- OUI;~ .4..:1 tfAF~' I liS tlUC I ( llHCE Il.,\ 11111111 ~I,~[')I;,III"II'III (;II"'J,\lHIIISI'ltINl;\("'!"IIIIHISI(,(/: ('011)')1:'>:)1,')1