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DATE: May 24, 2017
MEETING: Planning Commission Regular Meeting
PLACE: Fraser Town Hall Board Room
PRESENT
Commission: Commissioners: Jean Wolter, Vice Chair Steve Sumrall, Parnell Quinn,
Sam Brewer, Mayor Philip Vandernail, and Cody Clayton Taylor
Staff: Town Planner, Catherine Trotter; Town Clerk, Antoinette McVeigh
Others: See attached list
Chairperson called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
1. Roll Call:
2. a) Approval of Minutes: April 26, 2017 Planning Commission
Mayor Vandernail moved, and Commissioner Quinn seconded the motion to approve
the Minutes. Motion carried: 6-0.
3. Open Forum:
a) Business not on the agenda
4. Public Hearing/Regarding:
Commissioner Quinn moved, and Commissioner Brewer seconded the motion to open
the public hearing. Motion carried: 6-0.
a) PC Resolution 2017-05-01 Amendments to Fraser Zoning Code
Action Requested:
Planning Commission Resolution 2017-05-01 recommending approval of certain zoning
code amendments.
Background:
In 2016, the Town of Fraser commissioned a Housing Needs and Development Study
which was completed by WSW Consulting, Navigate, and Rees Consulting.
In June 2016, the Town overhauled the parking regulations in an attempt to remove
some regulatory barriers to development. Our discussions suggested that our
community wanted to encourage more affordable housing and infill development, and
parking policy changes were necessary to achieve these objectives.
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In October 2016, the TB approved Resolution No. 2016-10-05 establishing an attainable
housing plant investment fee incentive program.
In October 2016, the TB approved Ordinance 436 amending Chapter 13 (Municipal
Utilities) of the Fraser Municipal Code to allow for reductions and deferral of Plant
Investment fees.
In January 2017, the TB approved the Community Builders Final Report, entitled "2017
Downtown Fraser Strategic Plan".
On February 6, 2017, the Town of Fraser hosted the Grand County Rural Housing
Strategy Workshop. Downtown Colorado Inc., facilitated the workshop that was very well
attended by representatives from all over the county. We received the Affordable
Housing Guide for Local Officials from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs,
Division of Housing.
Staff has received direction to move forward with zoning code amendments to allow for
smaller lot size and width, and reduced dimensional standards for setbacks and
minimum area of a building on the ground floor, using a conditional use process.
Planning Commissioners discussed the proposed amendments.
Commissioner Vandernail moved to close the public hearing and Commissioner Quinn
seconded the motion. Motion carried: 5-1, Ney Sumrall.
Commissioner Vandernail moved, and Commissioner Brewer seconded the motion to
approve PC Resolution 2017-05-01, A Resolution Recommending Approval of The
Adoption of Certain Amendments to The Zoning Code. Commissioner Vandernail
amended the motion to have the Town Planner determine if the proposed amendments
should reference primary or principal dwelling units. Brewer seconded the motion. After
discussion with Town Attorney, it was determined reference to primary or principal
dwelling units is not necessary as it is not specified elsewhere in code. Motion carried:
5-1, Ney Sumrall.
b) PC Resolution 2017-05-02 Development Permit — Fraser Still
410 N. Zerex Street— portion of the FRODO property
Commissioner Taylor moved, and Mayor Vandernail seconded the motion to open the
public hearing. Motion carried: 6-0.
Action Requested:
Motion to approve PC Resolution 2017-05-02 approving the development permit for
Fraser Still.
Background:
The Business District regulations are detailed in Section 16-4 of the Fraser Municipal
Code. This development proposal is classified as a major Development Permit.
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The applicants are Barry and Debbie Young. Included in the packet are the following:
narrative, drainage memo, floor plans, elevations, landscaping plan, engineering plan,
proof of publication and Bowman Review Memo dated May 16, 2017.
The applicant purchased the west 2/3rds of the FroDo site from the Town. The applicant
owns lots 13-18 (approximately 20,153 SF) and the Town of Fraser owns lots 19-23. The
applicant is proposing to construct a 4,850 SF building which will accommodate a
distillery and a restaurant. The plans propose many shared facilities between the
Youngs and the Town of Fraser. See "site narrative" for additional information. An
agreement detailing the owner and maintenance of such shared facilities will be included
as a condition of approval. Such shared facilities include the following: access drive,
parking, snow storage, storm water infiltration basin, and a dumpster.
Initially, the applicant has provided ample on-site snow storage. However, as the Town
develops their parcel, an off-site snow storage site and easement may be necessary.
The site design complies with our new parking regulations which state that one parking
space is required for every 400 SF of gross floor area. Thus, for a 4,850 SF structure, 12
parking spaces are required for the Fraser Still.
An exterior materials package will be presented to the Planning Commission on May 24,
2017 at the public hearing. See elevations in packet.
Per, the Business Zone regulations, the applicant will be required to enter into a
Construction Guarantee Agreement with the Town prior to building permit issuance.
Tim Gagnon, Bowman Consulting, is the Town's Engineer on this development proposal.
Staff has had numerous meetings with the applicant and their design team. Tim Gagnon
has complied a review memo with some outstanding items that still need to be
addressed prior to final acceptance of the proposed development plans.
Mayor Vandernail moved and Commissioner Quinn seconded the motion to close the
public hearing. Motion carried: 6-0
Commissioner Quinn moved, and Mayor Vandernail seconded the motion to approve
Resolution No. 2017-05-02 A Resolution Recommending Approval of The Development
Permit for The Fraser Still. Motion carried:6-0
5. Discussion: None
6. Other Business: None
7. Adjourn
Mayor Vandernail moved, and Commissioner Brewer seconded the motion to adjourn.
Motion carried: 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:37p.m.
Antoinette McVeigh, Town Cerk