HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/28/15 PUBLIC HEARING
July 28, 2015
Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman
Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner
Jillian Ryan Commissioner
Brent McFall County Manager
Bryan Treu County Attorney
Kathy Scriver Deputy Clerk to the Board
This being a scheduled Public Hearing,the following items were presented to the Board of County
Commissioners for their consideration:
Commissioner Updates
Commissioner Ryan reported on the Vail Valley Partnership Business Forum. They discussed affordable
housing,transit oriented development, the airport and broadband. The representation from the towns and metro
districts was good. The overall theme was partnerships.
Commissioner McQueeney recently attended a meeting about the Colorado water plan. The feeling was
that the community and citizens had not weighed in enough. She encouraged everyone to read the plan and offer
comments.
Chairman Chandler-Henry thanked everyone that participated in the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build and
the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo. Both were successful events.
Consent Agenda
Chairman Chandler-Henry stated the first item before the Board was the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Resolution 2015-063 Concerning Appointments to the Eagle County Planning Commission
Scot Hunn,Planning
2. Resolution 2015-064 Concerning Appointments to the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning
Commission
Scot Hunn,Planning
3. Resolution 2015-065 Concerning Appointments to the Eagle County Zoning Board of Adjustment
Scot Hunn,Planning
4. Final Settlement of Contract between Eagle County and Elam Construction, Inc. for the Removal and
Reconstruction of the North Parking Lot at the Justice Center
Taylor Ryan, Engineering
5. Final Settlement of Contract between Eagle County and Elam Construction, Inc. for the Freedom Park
Main Parking Lot Paving Project
Taylor Ryan, Engineering
6. Easement Agreement between Eagle County and Blue Lake Owners'Association for Bike Path
Improvements within Eagle County's Right-of-Way on JW Drive
Mike Horvath,Engineering
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7. Agreement between Eagle County and Genfare, a Division of SPX Corporation, for Purchase and
Installation of the Farebox Vault at the I-70 Avon Operations Facility
Lance Trujillo, ECO Transit
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda for July 28, 2015, as presented.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Citizen Input
Chairman Chandler-Henry opened citizen input.
Barbra Allen spoke. She lives in Avon and owns property in Edwards. She recently became aware of
another marijuana shop in Edwards. As she understood it,the license was available until July 31 but the applicant
was having difficulty finding a location. She expressed concern with any marijuana stores opening in the Edwards
area due to the number of schools, churches, family households and traffic. She pleaded with the board to do
whatever they could to keep those types of stores out of the Edward's area.
Chairman Chandler-Henry closed citizen input.
Business Items
8. Agreement between Eagle County and Active Energies, LLC for Construction of a 14-kw Solar
Photovoltaic Project at the ECO Transit Bus Barn
Adam Palmer, Environmental Health and Sustainability
Mr. Palmer introduced Jason Weingast and Megan Gilman from Active Energies. This was a net zero
electric facility located at the bus barn in Leadville. He stated that the system was fairly small and would generate
just over 100%of the electricity needs of the facility. They hope to finalize the design by September and have the
system completed by middle of November.
Chairman Chandler-Henry asked about the Excel rebate.
Mr.Weingast stated that the Excel rebate would be paid over time. It was called a production based
incentive. The payout was over about 11 years.
Commissioner McQueeney stated that the project was budgeted out of the ECO transit budget.
Commissioner Ryan was pleased that the county was continuing with solar. Solar was one of the county's
main priorities and was cost effective.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and Active Energies,
LLC for construction of a 14-kw Solar Photovotaic Project at the ECO Transit Bus Barn.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re-
convene as the Board of Equalization.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Board of Equalization
9. Resolution 2015-066 Regarding Petitions to the County Board of Equalization
Christina Hooper, Attorney's Office
Ms. Treu stated that this was a resolution adopting the hearing officer's recommendation.
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Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the resolution regarding petitions to the County Board of
Equalization.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Board of Equalization and re-convene as the Eagle County
Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Liquor License Authority
Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder's Office
10. Special Event Permit.-Rink Productions,Inc.
APPLICANT: Rink Productions,Inc.
REQUEST: Special Event Permit
EVENT: Beaver Creek Wine& Spirits Festival
DATE OF EVENT: Saturday—August 8, 2015
REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Jones,Event Manager
LOCATION: Centennial Park,Beaver Creek Subdivision
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a permit for an event being held at Centennial Park. The area is located behind
the Chophouse Restaurant and is an Optional Premise of the Chophouse. Big Sky Restaurant Company, LLC has
granted the applicant permission to use the property in connection with the event. The alcohol security and staff
will be coordinated by the Beaver Creek Resort Company. Wine and spirits will be available for purchase. The
applicant expects approx. 400 attendees for each event.
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The applicant has submitted all the required documents and associated fees.
2. Public notice was given by posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on July 17, 2015, at least
10 days prior to the hearing.
3. No protests have been received in the Clerk's Office.
4. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan,proof of server training and properly notified the
Eagle County Sheriffs Office per the requirements of the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
5. Staff has had no problems with events hosted by the applicant in the past.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Scriver presented the request. Staff had no concerns.
Liz Jones stated that this was a foodie event. All of the Beaver Creek restaurants would be represented.
There would be wine experts that poured. The area would be decorated like a barn,but very upscale. The event
was nearly sold out.
Commissioner Ryan moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permits for the Rink
Productions Inc. events being held at Centennial Park in Beaver Creek on August 8,2015 from 12 pm to 11 pm.
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Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
*The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of the event.
11. Special Event Permit-Rink Productions,Inc.
APPLICANT: Rink Productions,Inc.
REQUEST: Special Event Permit
EVENT: Rendezvous Music Festival
DATE OF EVENT: Saturday- September 12, 2015
REPRESENTATIVE: Elizabeth Jones,Event Manager
LOCATION: Strawberry Park,Beaver Creek Subdivision
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a permit for an event being held at Strawberry Park. Strawberry Park is
located in the Beaver Creek Subdivision and is an Optional Premise of Osprey Restaurant. Beaver Creek Food
Services has granted the applicant permission to use the property in connection with the event. The alcohol security
and staff will be coordinated by the Beaver Creek Resort Company. Beer and spirits will be available for purchase.
The applicant expects approx. 400 attendees for each event.
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The applicant has submitted all the required documents and associated fees.
2. Public notice was given by posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on July 17, 2015, at least
10 days prior to the hearing.
3. No protests have been received in the Clerk's Office.
4. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan,proof of server training and properly notified the
Eagle County Sheriff's Office per the requirements of the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
5. Staff has had no problems with events hosted by the applicant in the past.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Scriver presented the request. Staff had no concerns with the request.
Ms. Jones stated that this was a weekend music festival but alcohol would only be served on this day.
Commissioner McQueeney moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permits for the
Rink Productions Inc. events being held at Strawberry Park in Beaver Creek on September 12,2015 from 10 am to
10 pm.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
*The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of the event.
12. Special Event Permit-Roundup River Ranch
APPLICANT: Round Up River Ranch
REQUEST: Special Event Permit
EVENT: A Grateful Harvest
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DATE OF EVENT: Saturday-August 15, 2015
REPRESENTATIVE: Katie Santambrogio
LOCATION: Round Up River Ranch, 8333 Colorado River Rd. Gypsum
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant has requested a permit for a fundraising event being held at Round Up River Ranch on
Saturday August 15th. Due to the remote location, complimentary transportation will be provided to any guests in
the Vail Valley. Professional event staff will oversee all the details of the events. The applicant expects
approximately 330 attendees.
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The applicant has submitted all the required documents and associated fees.
2. Public notice was given by posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on July 16, 2015, at least
10 days prior to the hearing.
3. No protests have been received in the Clerk's Office.
4. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan,proof of server training and properly notified the
Eagle County Sheriff's Office per the requirements of the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Scriver presented the request. Staff had no concerns with the request.
Ms. Santambrogio stated that they partnered with Optimum Events,who would provide all of the food and
bar service for the event. The event would be held on the Round Up River Ranch property. There would be
complimentary transportation. She updated the board on the ranch's summer activities.
Commissioner Ryan moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the permit for the Roundup
River Ranch event being held at Roundup River Ranch on August 15, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
*The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of the event
13. Special Event Permit-Eagle River Watershed Council,Inc.
APPLICANT: Eagle River Watershed Council,Inc.
REQUEST: Special Event Permit
EVENT: Ed Fest 2015
DATE OF EVENT: August 14, 15, 16, 2015
REPRESENTATIVE: Holly Loff, Eagle River Watershed Council
Kaleigh Armitage, Crazy Mountain Brewery
LOCATION: 450 Miller Ranch Road,Freedom Park Soccer Fields-Edwards
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Kathy Scriver
DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is working with Crazy Mountain Brewery on the 5th Annual Ed Fest. Ed Fest is a craft beer
and music festival held at the WECMRD/Freedom Park Soccer Fields in Edwards. The festival area will be fenced.
Lone star security will be stationed in the main bar area and patrolling the festival grounds. The applicant estimates
1,500 attendees daily.
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Alcohol will be served:
August 14th from 6-8 pm during the VIP Dinner Event
August 15th from 3-9:45 pm for the Festival
August 16th from 9-11 am for brewer's hangover breakfast
STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The applicant has submitted all the required documents and associated fees.
2. Public notice was given by posting a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises on July 16, 2015, at least
10 days prior to the hearing.
3. No protests have been received in the Clerk's Office.
4. An Events Limited Review Application which allows for mass gatherings over 500 is pending.
5. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan and properly notified the Eagle County Sheriff's
Office per the requirements of the Eagle County Local Liquor Licensing Authority.
6. Proof of server training is pending.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Scriver presented the request. Staff had no concerns with the request.
Ms. Armitage stated that the event would be held on the field area which was already fenced. There would
have about six bartenders. Last year there were no accidents, incidents or DUIs.
Kate Burchenal with the Eagle River Watershed Council spoke. They were very excited to partner with
Crazy Mountain Brewery on this event. The organization was busy this summer with fundraisers and team building
opportunities.
Commissioner McQueeney moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the request by the
Eagle River Watershed Council for three(3)permits in connection with the 2015 Ed Fest event being held at the
Freedom Park Soccer Fields in Edwards on August 14& 15,2015 from 12 pm to 11:59 pm and August 16th,2015
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
*The hours approved in the motion are the hours requested on the application and are not necessarily the hours of the event.
Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor License Authority and re-convene as the
Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Planning Files
14. AFP-5565—Beaver Creek Subdivision Filing 2,Lot 11,Block 1,Tract J
Kris Valdez,Planning
Harold Ray Shei Jr. Revocable Trust, Applicant
Action: The purpose of this Amended Final Plat is to reconfigure the Building Envelope on Lot
Location: 154 Wayne Creek Road, Beaver Creek Area
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TITLE: Amended Final Plat—Beaver Creek Subdivision,
Filing No. 2, Lot 11,Block 1, Tract J
FILE NO./PROCESS: AFP-5565 /Amended Final Plat
LOCATION: 154 Wayne Creek Drive
OWNERS: Harold Ray Shei Jr.
APPLICANT: Same
REPRESENTATIVE: Same
STAFF PLANNER: Kris Valdez,MURP, AICP
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
I. SUMMARY:
The intent of this Amended Final Plat is to amend the platted building envelope and, specifically, to allow for the
addition of a garage on the property.
Similar to previously approved building envelope amendments in the Beaver Creek subdivision, the Applicant
proposes to maintain the overall size of the envelope by re-allocating unused square footage from one area of the
envelope,to the area proposed for a garage.
The existing residence, constructed in 2000, includes a garage bay and deck that was approved to extend outside of
the platted building envelope; such encroachments of non-habitable space outside of building envelopes are
permitted with Beaver Creek Design Review Board (DRB) approval. However, the Applicant proposes I build a
freestanding garage which requires a building envelope amendment.
This request has been reviewed but not yet approved by the DRB. DRB approval is contingent upon successful
completion of the County's Amended Final Plat process.
And, pursuant to the Planned Unit Development Guide for Beaver Creek Resort, although the Applicant has
provided evidence of support for the proposal from adjacent property owners, this plat must be considered during a
public hearing due to the fact that written letters of approval from each adjacent property owner have not been
received.
A sign has been posted near the front of the property (visible from Wayne Creek Drive), and mailed notice of the
proposal and hearing date has been sent to each adjacent property owner of record.
In response to public notification, staff received no inquiries from the adjacent property owners.
Staff Findings and Recommendation
Staff believes the proposed amendment is in keeping with 1) the intent of the original final plat, and 2) the
requirements of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations (ECLURs).
Specifically,staff believes the Amended Final Plat meets each of the following, applicable criteria:
Adjacent property. Staff believes the proposed amendment will not adversely affect any neighboring
property.
Final Plat Consistency. Staff has reviewed the original Final Plat for Filing No. 2, Beaver Creek
Subdivision, and finds that the proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the original plat.
Conformance with Final Plat Requirements. The Applicant's surveyor has made all necessary revisions
and refinements to the plat document as required by the Eagle County Surveyor, the Eagle County
Engineering Department and the Eagle County Planning Department. Furthermore, the plat has been
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reviewed by the Eagle County Attorney's Office for compliance with legal requirements. The plat, as
signed by applicable parties is, therefore, consistent with the intent of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations.
II. SITE DATA:
Surrounding Land Uses/Zoning:
East: Lot 9,Filing No. 2/PUD
West: Wayne Creek Drive R.O.W/PUD
North: Wayne Creek Drive R.O.W/PUD and Lot 6, Filing No. 2/PUD and Lot 5, Filing
No. 2/PUD
South: Lot 15,Filing No. 4/PUD
Existing Zoning: PUD
Total Area: .656 Acres
Water: Public
Sewer: Public
Access: Wayne Creek Drive
III. STAFF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION:
Pursuant to Section 5-290.G.3., Standards for Amended Final Plat.
a. Adjacent property. Review of the Amended Final Plat has determined that the proposed
amendment DOES NOT have an adverse effect on adjacent property owners.
b. Final Plat Consistency. Review of the Amended Final Plat has determined that the proposed
amendment IS consistent with the intent of the Final Plat.
c. Conformance with Final Plat Requirements. Review of the Amended Final Plat has determined
that the proposed amendment DOES conform to the Final Plat requirements and other applicable
regulations,policies and guidelines.
d. Improvement Agreement DOES NOT apply.
e. Restrictive Plat Note Alteration. DOES NOT apply.
DISCUSSION:
Ms. Valdez presented the request. Staff was unable to get sign-off from all the neighbors so the application
could not go on the consent agenda. The applicant wished to amend the platted building envelope allowing them to
build a new garage on the property. Staff provided a suggested motion and recommended approval of the project.
The Beaver Creek Design Review Board had been contacted twice in regards to this application and staff had not
received any comments.
Commissioner Ryan moved that the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners approve the Amended
Final Plat for Filing No. 2, Lot 11, Block 1, Tract J (Eagle County File No. AFP-5565), as presented, based on its
conformance with applicable standards and based on a review of staff findings.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Mr. Treu stated that staff received an email from the Eagle River Meadows applicant withdrawing their
request for an extension. There was no action needed by the board. The PUD sketch plan would expire.
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Mr. Hunn stated that the sketch plan expired in February and as with all extension requests the applicant
was required to submit a letter requesting an extension 30 days before that date. The applicant has now chosen to
let the sketch plan expire and go back to the drawing board.
Planning File
15. PR-5295 Eagle River Meadows Extension
Scot Hunn,Planning
Eva Wilson,Engineering
Eagle River Meadows, LLC,Applicant/Owner
VAG Architects Inc.,Representative
Note: Tabled from June 9,2015
Action: The purpose of this application is to request a two-year extension to the PUD
Sketch Plan for Eagle River Meadows.
Location: NW 1/4, Section 5; Township 5; Ranch 82,Edwards Area
Reference: Staff Report in June 9,2015 Meeting Minutes
MEMORANDUM
To: Eagle County Board of Commissioners
From: Scot Hunn,Current Planning Manager
Date: July 28, 2015
RE: Update-Eagle River Meadows Sketch Plan for PUD Extension Request
At their regular meeting of June 9, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to continue the
review of the Extension Request for Eagle River Meadows Sketch Plan for Planned Unit Develop application based
on the Applicant's request for additional time to address the Board's concerns.
Prior to their action to continue the review of the request, the Board discussed the merits of the proposed extension
request, expressing general concern regarding the lack of information provided related to criteria, or findings, that
the Board must consider when granting any extension. Specifically, the Board indicated that little information or
testimony was provided as to whether there exists "a reasonable likelihood the next step in the development
application will be submitted in the next two (2)years."
The Applicant was directed to provide additional information for further consideration by the Board and no time
frame was placed on the continuance of the hearing (no `date certain' was chosen at the time of tabling as this
request required no public notification). However, the Applicant has failed to provide such additional information
despite repeated attempts by staff to coordinate a response prior to meeting with the Board.
There being no further business (k.. � ard,the meeting w. adjourned until August 4 ' 015..
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