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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/26/16 PUBLIC HEARING
April 26, 2016
Present: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman
Jillian Ryan Commissioner
Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner
Brent McFall County Manager
Beth Ayres-Oliver Assistant County Attorney
Teak Simonton Clerk to the Board
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 spoke about House Bill- 1336 which would require a study on how to reduce the high
cost of health care premiums for individuals and families who don't get health care through their employers. There
would be a study of the cost drivers and the strategy of putting individuals in a single rating area. This bill should
make it to the governor for his signature,and the study would need to be completed by August of 2016. The
second bill HB- 1361,related to pharmacies and choice and it also passed out of the senate. The movement on
these bills was good news for Eagle County.
Consent Agenda
1. First Amendment to Agreement between Eagle County and Mountain Top Ventures,Inc. SHC Nursery and
Landscape Co. for Maintenance Services at Freedom Park
Ron Siebert,Facilities Management
2. Second Amendment to Agreement between Eagle County and Jerry Cheney for El Jebel Community
Center Building Maintenance Services
Ron Siebert,Facilities Management
3. Fourth Amendment to Agreement between Eagle County and Campbell-Hill Aviation Group, LLC for Air
Service Consulting
Greg Phillips,Airport
4. Agreement between Eagle County and the Manaus Fund,DBA Valley Settlement Project, for Early
Childhood Services
Jone Bosworth,Human Services
5. Agreement between Eagle County and Clayton Early Learning, Trustee of the George W. Clayton Trust,
for Extension of Early Childhood Service
Rita Woods,Human Services
6. Agreement between Eagle County and Gillig, LLC for the Purchase of One Forty-Foot Replacement Bus
(Partially Grant Funded)
Chris Lubbers, ECO Transit
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7. Agreement between Eagle County and Gillig, LLC for the Purchase of One Forty-Foot Replacement Bus
(Locally Funded)
Chris Lubbers, ECO Transit
8. Amendment to Contract between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Human Services, Offices
of Early Childhood, for the Colorado Community Response Program
Kendra Kleinschmidt,Human Services
9. Agreement between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Transportation,Division of Transit and
Rail, for an FTA Section 5304 Grant
Jared Barnes, ECO Transit
10. Agreement between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Transportation,Division of Transit and
Rail, for a FASTER Transit Grant for Bus Purchase
Jared Barnes, ECO Transit • •
11. Agreement between Eagle County and Mind Springs Health for Social Detox and Mental Health Triage
Services
Jennifer Ludwig, Public Health
12. Resolution Concerning Appointment of Deputy Surveyors for Eagle County
Beth Oliver,Attorneys Office
13. Agreement between Eagle County and Everist Materials, LLC for Supply and Delivery of Gravel
John Harris,Road and Bridge
14. Agreement between Eagle County and GMCO Corporation for Supply of Magnesium Chloride
John Harris,Road and Bridge
15. Resolution 2016-033 in Support of the Edwards Metropolitan District's Sales Tax Ballot Question
Beth Oliver,Attorneys Office
16. Resolution 2016-034 In Support of an Increase to the Gypsum Fire Protection District's Operating Mill
Levy
Commissioners
17. Amended Final Plat to adjust the building envelope on Lot 12, Creamery Ranch Subdivision(Eagle County
File No. AFP-5965)
Sean Hannagan, Planning
Jared Barnes with ECO Transit spoke about the various grants. They were trying to get better pedestrian
connectivity on US Hwy 6. Each grant offered an 80/20 match.
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve the Consent Agenda for April 26,2016,as presented.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Citizen Input
Chairman Jeanne McQueeney opened and closed citizen input, as there was none.
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Business Items
18. Approval of the Eagle County Investment Policy
Mari Renzelman,Treasurer
Ms. Renzelman introduced Mary Donovan.
Ms. Donovan spoke about policy revisions and stated that they were attempting to more closely align Eagle
County's policies to state statutes. Changes were focused on authorized securities. Guidelines regarding municipal
debt had changed. Revenue and general obligation debt now had different ratings for in and out of state issuers.
The maturity limit had increased from 3 to 5 years. With respect to the corporate debt section,the policy now
allowed securities issued from outside of the United States. The policy would now allow up to 10%each for
Canadian and Australian investments. There were a few minor updates on commercial paper and bankers
acceptances with respect to deleting senior debt rating requirements. The diversification guidelines were being
brought into line with state statutes and would be a bit more conservative. Currently corporate bonds allocate to
20%. With respect to the selection of broker dealers,they recommended reliance on Insights Group with
everything being done competitively and giving a wide variety of dealers. She believed the policy was good,clear
and easy to understand.
Commissioner Chandler—Henry asked about the interaction between the Treasurer's office and investment
firms.
Ms. Renzelman stated that when money was available to invest it was presented to the broker and
suggestions for investments were approved by the Treasurer's office.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the Eagle County Investment Policy.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Work Session
19. Early Learning System Roadmap Initiative Status Update
Eric Shnurer, Public Works LLC
Jone Bosworth,Human Services
Planning Files
El Jebel Community Center
0020 Eagle County Drive
El Jebel,CO
20. ZS-5463 Lane Family Conservation Subdivision Special Use Permit
Scot Hunn,Planning
Woody Ventures, LLC,Applicant
Jon Fredericks,Representative
Note: Tabled from January 5,2016.To be tabled to November 15,2016 at applicant's
request
Action: Review of a conservation subdivision Special Use Permit to create five single-family lots on 93
acres, currently zoned Resource. Each lot is proposed at 2.4 acres, for a total of 12 acres; leaving a balance
of 81 acres to be placed in a conservation easement.
Location: 201/401 Tree Farm Drive,El Jebel area
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to table file no. ZS-5463 Lane Family Conservation Subdivision
Special Use Permit until November 15, 2016 at the applicants' request.
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Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
21. SMA-5292 Lane Family Conservation Minor Type A Subdivision
Scot Hunn,Planning
Woody Ventures, LLC,Applicant
Jon Fredericks,Representative
Note: Tabled from January 5,2016. To be tabled to November 15,2016 at applicant's
request
Action: Review of a Minor Type A subdivision to create five single-family lots on 93 acres,
currently zoned Resource. Each lot is proposed at 2.4 acres, for a total of 12 acres; leaving a balance of 81
acres to be placed in a conservation easement.
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Location: 201/401 Tree Farm Drive, El Jebel area
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to table file no. SMA-5292 Lane Family Conservation Minor Type
A Subdivision.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
22. PDA-5977 El Jebel Texaco PUD Amendment
Bob Narracci,Planning
Richard Davies, Engineering
Kevin and Tammy Tucker,Applicants
Steve Isom-Isom&Associates,Representative
Action: Change PUD name from El Jebel Texaco PUD to El Jebel Service Station PUD (The service
station presently operating on the site is Shell),and to reduce minimum structural setback from the
property line adjacent to Hwy 82 to accommodate extension of existing pump canopy to cover a recently
installed third fuel pump island.
Location: 019001 Highway 82, El Jebel
FILE NO./PROCESS: PDA-5977,PUD Amendment
PROJECT NAME: El Jebel Texaco PUD Amendment
LOCATION: 019001 Highway 82, El Jebel. Northwest quadrant of the Highway 82/El Jebel Road
Intersection.
OWNER: Kevin and Tammy Tucker
APPLICANT: Kevin and Tammy Tucker
REPRESENTATIVE: Steve Isom/Isom&Associates
STAFF PLANNER: Bob Narracci
STAFF ENGINEER: Richard Davies
POLICY ISSUE: `Eagle County Promotes a Diverse and Resilient Economy'.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES: `Promote business expansion,retention and attraction'.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
RFVRPC RECOMMENDATION: Unanimous Recommendation for Approval
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Applicant is requesting an amendment of the El Jebel Texaco PUD for the following purposes:
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1) To change the name of the PUD from `El Jebel Texaco PUD' to `El Jebel Service Station PUD'
(the service station presently operating on the site is `Shell')
2) To allow a minimum structural setback of 30 feet from the property line adjacent to Highway 82 to
accommodate an extension of the gasoline pump canopy to cover a recently installed third fuel pump
island. The proposed 30-foot setback will be applicable to the gasoline pump canopy only. All other
minimum structural setbacks delineated in the El Jebel Texaco PUD, shall carry forward and remain the
same.
BACKGROUND:
November 23, 1993: Board of County Commissioners approved the combined PUD Sketch and PUD
Preliminary Plan. The approved PUD allows the service station that is the subject
of this proposed amendment, an automobile service facility for oil, lubrication,
tires,and wheel alignment, convenience store and drive-up window food service.
February 15, 1994: Board of County Commissioners approved the PUD Final Plat and Subdivision
Improvements Agreement.
December 6, 1994: Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the El Jebel Texaco
PUD. This amendment was granted to allow for relocation of the previously
approved gasoline station and addition of a fast-food franchise restaurant with
drive through facilities (Wendys).
October 20, 2015: Applicant received a building permit for installation of a third gas pump island. It
was at this time when it was determined that the approved PUD did not
accommodate the ability to extend the canopy over the third gas pump island.
January 13, 2016: Application for this PUD Amendment received by Eagle County.
April 7, 2016: The Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the proposed PUD Amendments.
PLANNING COMMISSION DELIBERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION:
On April 7, 2016, the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission heard the proposed PUD Amendment
application and offered the following recommendation and questions:
Commissioner Raul Gawrys: Suggested to the applicant/owner that the air pump should be relocated on the site for
easier access with less potential conflict with vehicular movement. The applicant concurred and will move the air
pump accordingly.
Commissioner Catherine Markle: Questioned if the red illuminated band around the circumference of the existing
gasoline pump canopy is to be extended around the enlarged canopy as well? The applicant responded
affirmatively, as it is a corporate requirement of the petroleum companies.
The Planning Commissioners then deliberated and voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed
PUD Amendment.
SITE DATA:
Land Use Zoning
North: Commercial Commercial General
Service/Retail/Office
North Residential Residential Suburban
_ Medium Density
Highway 82 Right-of-
South: Resource Way
South: Mount Sopris Park Planned Unit
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Eagle County El Jebel Development
Facility
RFTA BRT Park and Ride BRT Station is in the
Facility Town of Basalt
East: Commercial Commercial Limited
Service/Retail/Office
West:
Highway 82 Right of Resource
West: Commercial Commercial General
Service/Retail/Office
Existing Zoning: Planned Unit Development(PUD)
Proposed Zoning: PUD
Current Development: Wendy's fast food restaurant; Automobile lube/oil/tire business; Shell fuel
station;convenience store.
Site Conditions: Improved,active commercial property.
Total Land Area: Acres: ] 1.138-acres Square feet: 49,571.28 sq. ft.
Total Open Space: N/A
Water: Public: MVMD Private: N/A
Sewer: Public: MVMD Private: N/A
Access: Via Farve Lane
REFERRAL RESPONSES:
Eagle County Assessor's Office: In the attached email dated March 2, 2016, the Assessor's Office indicated that
they have no concern with the proposed PUD Amendment.
Eagle County Engineering Department: In the attached memorandum dated February 17,2016, the Engineering
Department identified two concerns, both of which have been satisfied by the applicant. The two concerns were:
1) The applicant must demonstrate that the traffic flow/traffic circulation within the property works, especially as
it relates to the parking spaces along Highway 82. The movement of backing out of those spaces towards third
dispenser island is concerning. A drawing that illustrates the turning movements and turning radius of a WB-50
design vehicle will be required. COMMENT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED AND IS CLOSED; 2) Received email
on January 25, 2015 from Dan Roussin, CDOT, stating "CDOT doesn't have any comment on this requirement."
COMMENT HAS BEEN ADDRESSED AND IS CLOSED.
Town of Basalt: In a discussion with the Town of Basalt Planning Director, it was indicated that, "Basalt Staff
reviewed the PUD amendment request and did not see any Town issues.Thanks for checking with us".
The application was referred to the following agencies with no response received as of this writing:
Eagle County: Attorney's Office; Sheriff's Office
Service Districts: Mid Valley Metropolitan District; Basalt&Rural FPD
Other: Pitkin County
Home Owners Associations: Blue Lake Home Owner's Association.
EAGLE COUNTY LAND USE REGULATION EVALUATION:
ECLUR Section: 5-240 F.3.m—Amendment to Preliminary Plan for PUD:
No substantial modification, removal, or release of the provisions of the plan shall be permitted except upon a
finding by the County, following a public hearing called and held in accordance with the provisions of section 24-
67-104(1)(e)Colorado Revised Statutes that;
(1) Modification. The modification, removal, or release is consistent with the efficient development
and preservation of the entire Planned Unit Development;
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It is Staff's opinion that the proposed modification to the Planned Unit Development is consistent with the
efficient development and preservation of the entire Planned Unit Development. Other than the proposed
gasoline pump canopy extension, the PUD is already developed.
(2) Adjacent Properties. The PUD Amendment does not effect, in a substantially adverse manner,
either the enjoyment of land abutting upon or across a street from the Planned Unit Development or the
public interest;
It is Staff's opinion that the proposed PUD Amendment will not effect, in a substantially adverse manner,
either the enjoyment of land abutting, upon or across a street from the Planned Unit Development or the
public interest.
(3) Benefit.The PUD Amendment is not granted solely to confer a special benefit upon any person.
It is Staff's opinion that the PUD Amendment would not confer a special benefit upon any (single)person.
The property owners, the gasoline proprietor, and patrons fueling their vehicles underneath a covered
gasoline pump island during adverse weather conditions, will all be beneficiaries.
(4) Amendment. Amendment of the Preliminary Plan for PUD shall not have the effect of extending
the vesting period absent a specific finding and declaration to that effect.
The proposed PUD Amendment will not have the effect of extending the vesting period, because the existing
PUD is already fully vested. The PUD Amendment, if approved, does not reset the vesting period.
(5) Standards. PUD Amendments shall address the standards Pursuant to Section 5-240.F.3.e.
Applicant shall also provide a copy of the PUD Guide clearly demonstrating what amendments are to be
made.
What this finding is stating is that the Preliminary Plan for PUD may be amended, extended, varied or
altered only pursuant to the standards and procedures established for its original approval. Evaluation of
the PUD standards set forth in Section 5-240.F.3.e, is provided below in this report.
(6) Notification. The applicant shall provide pre-addressed, stamped envelopes for every property
owner in the PUD, as well as for all adjacent property owners. The applicant shall also comply with
Section 5-210.E.
All property owners within the PUD and all adjacent property owners have received notice of this PUD
Amendment; inclusive of the Roaring Fork Valley Regional Planning Commission and Board of County
Commissioner hearing dates and times.
ECLUR Section: 5-240 F.3.e—Standards for Sketch Plan and Preliminary Plan for PUD:
STANDARD: Unified ownership or control. [Section 5-240.F.3.e(1)] —The title to all land that is part of a PUD
shall be owned or controlled by one (1)person. A person shall be considered to control all lands in the PUD either
through ownership or by written consent of all owners of the land that they will be subject to the conditions and
standards of the PUD. For the purposes of amending a PUD, written consent by the governing Home Owner's
Association or Property Owner's Association, with a majority vote of its constituents, may also apply for a PUD
amendment on behalf of all individual property owners of the land subject to the conditions and standards of the
PUD to be amended.
Per the Eagle County Assessor's Records, ownership of the subject property is controlled by Tammy J. and Kevin
Tucker. The Tucker's are the applicants for this proposed PUD Amendment.
STANDARD: Uses. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (2)] —The uses that may be developed in the PUD shall be those uses
that are designated as uses that are allowed, allowed as a special use or allowed as a limited use in Table 3-300,
"Residential, Agricultural and Resource Zone Districts Use Schedule", or Table 3-320, "Commercial and Industrial
Zone Districts Use Schedule", for the zone district designation in effect for the property at the time of the
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application for PUD. Variations of these use designations may only be authorized pursuant to Section 5-240 F.3.f.,
Variations Authorized.
Upon approval of the original 1993 combined Sketch /Preliminary Plan PUD, and again when the PUD was
amended in 1994, the (then) Board of County Commissioners granted the necessary variations for the presently
allowed commercial land uses. This PUD Amendment does not propose to introduce any additional new land uses.
Rather, this PUD Amendment proposes to reduce the structural setback requirement from the property line
adjacent to Highway 82 to thirty feet (30),for the gasoline pump canopy only,from the minimum forty-seven feet
(47)required by the currently active PUD for the gasoline pump canopy.
STANDARD: Dimensional Limitations. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (3)] —The dimensional limitations that shall apply
to the PUD shall be those specified in Table 3-340, "Schedule of Dimensional Limitations", for the zone district
designation in effect for the property at the time of the application for PUD. Variations of these dimensional
limitations may only be authorized pursuant to Section 5-240 F.3.f., Variations Authorized, provided variations
shall leave adequate distance between buildings for necessary access and fire protection, and ensure,proper
ventilation,light, air and snowmelt between buildings.
The presently governing PUD Guide specifies a minimum structural setback of 47 feet for the gasoline pump
canopy. This PUD Amendment proposes to reduce the minimum structural setback for the gasoline pump canopy
only, to 30 feet.
For comparison, in the County's standard Commercial Zone Districts, the minimum structural setback requirement
from an Arterial Road (Highway 82 is an Arterial Road) is 50 feet. It is important to note that per Chapter 2,
Article 5, Section 5-240. Planned Unit Development, "The purpose of the Planned Unit Development (PUD)zone
district is to permit variations from the strict application of the standards of the County's other zone district in
order to allow flexibility for landowners to creatively plan for the overall development of their land and thereby, to
achieve a more desirable environment than would be possible through the strict application of the minimum
standards of these Land Use Regulations".
If the Board of County Commissioners approves this PUD Amendment proposal, then they will have likewise
authorized the dimensional limitation variation. The variation is the method by which it is recognized and
memorialized that a standard has been approved which differs from the zone district in place prior to PUD zoning
having been granted.
STANDARD: Off-Street Parking and Loading. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (4)] — Off-street parking and loading
provided in the PUD shall comply with the standards of Article 4, Division 1, Off-Street Parking and Loading
Standards. A reduction in these standards may be authorized where the applicant demonstrates that:
(a) Shared Parking. Because of shared parking arrangements among uses within the PUD that do not
require peak parking for those uses to occur at the same time, the parking needs of residents, guests and
employees of the project will be met; or
(b) Actual Needs. The actual needs of the project's residents, guests and employees will be less than
those set by Article 4,Division 1, Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards. The applicant may commit to
provide specialized transportation services for these persons(such as vans, subsidized bus passes, or similar
services)as a means of complying with this standard.
This PUD Amendment does not propose to alter the off-street parking and loading requirements of the existing
PUD.
STANDARD: Landscaping. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (5)] —Landscaping provided in the PUD shall comply with the
standards of Article 4, Division 2, Landscaping and Illumination Standards. Variations from these standards may
be authorized where the applicant demonstrates that the proposed landscaping provides sufficient buffering of uses
from each other (both within the PUD and between the PUD and surrounding uses) to minimize noise, glare and
other adverse impacts, creates attractive streetscapes and parking areas and is consistent with the character of the
area.
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This PUD Amendment does not propose to alter existing landscaping or existing PUD requirements for
landscaping.
STANDARD: Signs. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (6)] —The sign standards applicable to the PUD shall be as specified in
Article 4, Division 3, Sign Regulations, unless, as provided in Section 4-340 D., Signs Allowed in a Planned Unit
Development (PUD),the applicant submits a comprehensive sign plan for the PUD that is determined to be suitable
for the PUD and provides the minimum sign area necessary to direct users to and within the PUD.
This PUD Amendment does not propose any changes to the sign allowances as delineated in the existing PUD.
STANDARD: Adequate Facilities. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (7)] — The applicant shall demonstrate that the
development proposed in the (Sketch) Preliminary Plan for PUD will be provided adequate facilities for potable
water supply, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, electrical supply, fire protection and roads and will be
conveniently located in relation to schools,police and fire protection, and emergency medical services.
The subject property is already served with a potable water supply, sewage disposal, electrical service, fire
protection services, and public roads. No changes are proposed or necessary.
STANDARD: Improvements. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (8)] — The improvement standards applicable to the
development shall be as specified in Article 4, Division 6, Improvement Standards. Provided, however, the
development may deviate from the County's road standards, so the development achieves greater efficiency of
infrastructure design and installation through clustered or compact forms of development or achieves greater
sensitivity to environmental impacts,when the following minimum design principles are followed:
(a) Safe,Efficient Access. The circulation system is designed to provide safe, convenient access to all
areas of the proposed development using the minimum practical roadway length. Access shall be by a
public right-of-way, private vehicular or pedestrian way or a commonly owned easement. No roadway
alignment, either horizontal or vertical, shall be allowed that compromises one(1)or more of the minimum
design standards of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHTO) for that functional
classification of roadway.
(b) Internal Pathways. Internal pathways shall be provided to form a logical, safe and convenient
system for pedestrian access to dwelling units and common areas,with appropriate linkages off-site.
(c) Emergency Vehicles. Roadways shall be designed to permit access by emergency vehicles to all
lots or units. An access easement shall be granted for emergency vehicles and utility vehicles, as
applicable, to use private roadways in the development for the purpose of providing emergency services
and for installation,maintenance and repair of utilities.
(d) Principal Access Points. Principal vehicular access points shall be designed to provide for smooth
traffic flow, minimizing hazards to vehicular, pedestrian or bicycle traffic. Where a PUD abuts a major
collector, arterial road or highway, direct access to such road or highway from individual lots, units or
buildings shall not be permitted. Minor roads within the PUD shall not be directly connected with roads
outside of the PUD, unless the County determines such connections are necessary to maintain the County's
road network.
(e) Snow Storage. Adequate areas shall be provided to store snow removed from the internal street
network and from off-street parking areas.
The proposed setback reduction to allow the gasoline pump canopy to be extended over a third gas pump island
will not alter, or otherwise necessitate additional improvements. Prior to the applicant constructing the third gas
pump island, they did demonstrate, to the County Engineer's satisfaction, that the third gas pump island would not
inhibit vehicular movements (including emergency vehicles), or parking on the site. The site access shall remain
safe and efficient; internal pedestrian pathways will not be impacted; emergency vehicles will still be able to access
all structures on the lot. The principle access point shall remain unchanged. Lastly, snow storage on the site will
not be compromised by the proposed canopy extension.
STANDARD: Compatibility with Surrounding Land Uses. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (9)] — The development
proposed for the PUD shall be compatible with the character of surrounding land uses.
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It is not anticipated that the proposed reduced setback to accommodate extension of the gasoline pump canopy over
the third gasoline pump island would compromise compatibility with the character of surrounding land uses.
STANDARD: Consistency with Comprehensive Plan. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (10)] —The PUD shall be consistent
with the Master Plan, including, but not limited to, the Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The consideration of the
relevant master plans during sketch plan review is on a broad conceptual level, i.e, how a proposal compares to
basic planning principles. As a development proposal moves from sketch plan to preliminary plan review, its
conformance or lack thereof to aspects of the master plans may not necessarily remain static.
EAGLE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
General Governance: Not Applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment. This chapter of the Plan speaks
to the need for governing decisions in Eagle County to reflect the core values of its
citizens, utilizing input from a broad cross section of the community and
intergovernmental cooperation wherever appropriate.
General Development: This chapter of the Plan speaks to Quality of Live, Growth, Development, and
Community Character:
Quality of Life Policy: "Those attributes that support quality of life options unique
to Eagle County today should be preserved for future generations." The proposed
PUD Amendment is not anticipated to compromise attributes that support quality
of life in the El Jebel vicinity of Eagle County; given that the property in question
is an existing, commercially developed site. The proposed reduced gasoline pump
canopy setback, if approved, will accommodate extension of the canopy over a
portion of the site that has been impervious concrete/asphalt since the site was
developed in the 1990's. Further, the existing automotive lube, oil, tire shop is
situated only 12 feet from the north property line adjacent to Highway 82, which
creates greater visual impact than does the gasoline pump canopy.
Growth Policies: The Growth policies discuss population growth, economic
trends, and changing environmental conditions, and the thresholds that should be
considered in the decision making process relative to the amount and form of
growth that can reasonably be sustained in Eagle County. Growth should be
managed for future sustainability; which is a healthy balance between economic
success, quality of life and the preservation of the environment. The proposed
PUD Amendment will not generate more growth, nor will it compromise the
environment,as the site has been developed and operational since the 1990's. This
PUD Amendment request is a result of the gasoline station's economic success.
Development Policies: These policies speak to appropriately designed urban and
suburban type growth being located within or contiguous to existing towns and
community centers; encouragement of redevelopment/revitalization; community
corridor separators between community centers; cluster style development; and
the importance of development mitigating its own impacts. This PUD Amendment
is occurring within an existing community center, and will not compromise
community buffers, or create additional impact.
Community Character Policy: "Local communities should establish unique
venues, attractions and design standards directed toward enhancing individual
community character and developing a sense of place." This proposed PUD
Amendment to allow the existing gasoline pump canopy to be extended over a third
gas pump island, is not going to have the affect of establishing a unique venue,
attraction, establishment of individual community character nor will it develop a
sense of place. Indeed, these policies were achieved 22 years ago when the
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original PUD was approved in 1993/1994; thereby establishing the community's
now existing character in the northwest quadrant of Highway 82 and El Jebel
Road intersection.
Economic Resources: The stated goal is, "Eagle County is home to a resilient, sustainable economy that is based
on local attributes and provides its residents and visitors with healthy lifestyles and a
comfortable standard of living".
Economic Vision Policies. Policies speak to coordinating economic development
efforts across jurisdictional lines to create a healthy, attractive business environment,
appropriate to the area's character and resources. The proposed PUD Amendment will
result in development that is consistent with the area's character.
Major Economic Drivers Policies: Policies address Eagle County as a world class
.tourist destination and a great place to live, work and play. Also, the impacts of second-
home ownership, and an aging resident population are to be considered. The proposed
PUD Amendment that would allow extension of the gasoline pump canopy is not going to
change the county as a world class tourist destination, nor will it impact second home
ownership or the aging resident population.
Commercial Development Policies: Commercial development should occur at a pace
commensurate to growth in Eagle County and should be appropriately scaled within
towns and community centers. Sales tax revenues should continue to be distributed in a
fair and equitable manner. Commercial development should fit a regional economic
structure that promotes a coherent regional `community' while respecting sub-area
character and identity. Local/Regional impacts of big box/retail warehouse type
development should be carefully evaluated by all effected entities. The proposed PUD
Amendment for extension of the gasoline pump canopy is keeping pace with growth and
is scaled to fit on the subject property; which is located within a community center. The
gasoline pump canopy will not effect tax revenue distribution. The existing gasoline
station operating on the site has been part of the regional economic structure since 1994.
Big box development is not proposed.
Other Industries Policies: These policies speak to preservation of agricultural land
and the county's historical heritage. Timber harvesting and mining are to be recognized
as viable economic activities, so long as negative impacts can be appropriately
mitigated. Hunting is also an important contributor to the local economy. None of these
policies are applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Economic Infrastructure Policy: "Economic infrastructure should be planned for
in advance, and should be adequate to support existing and future business needs." The
existing gasoline fueling station PUD approval has adequately supported the needs of the
facility since 1994. This PUD Amendment proposes to add a canopy over an existing
third gasoline pump island; which will accommodate the businesses future needs.
Working Environment Policies:"An appropriate job base and wage structure should be
encouraged in Eagle County." The proposed PUD Amendment will not modify the
existing job base or wage structure.
Future Economy Policies: "Future economic development in Eagle County should
center on the area's existing amenities while encouraging new knowledge and technology
based enterprises." The proposed PUD Amendment is focused on an existing area
amenity; and will not introduce new knowledge or technological based enterprise.
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Housing: The Housing Goals speak to providing affordable housing for no less than 70% of the county's
workforce, and that housing needs are clearly identified, and housing types balanced appropriately to
meet all community needs. Housing to remain affordable in the long term. Reduce long distance
community.
Jobs to Housing Balance Policies: `Affordable workforce housing should be located
near job centers". Not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Unlimited Housing Demands: These policies pertain to creating price capped local
resident housing; programs to increase local worker home ownership; increasing
affordable rental stock; housing for Seniors;preservation of existing workforce housing;
create more well designed mobile home, modular home subdivisions and mobile home
parks, where appropriate and with quality design and long term maintenance; Accessory
Dwelling Units should be allowed within appropriate zone districts. These policies are
not applicable to the proposed P.UD Amendment.
Limited Housing Supply: "Efforts by involved entities to reduce land costs, housing
construction costs and carrying costs should be supported." This policy is not applicable
to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Development Stakes: "Efforts by employers to address their own employee housing
needs should be supported." and "Development should share responsibility for fulfilling
Eagle County's workforce housing needs." The proposed PUD Amendment neither
addresses employee housing needs, nor does it generate additional housing need.
Comprehensive Workforce Housing Approach: Policies speak to encouraging local
governments to accommodate 100%of their workforce housing needs, and that efforts to
find solutions for workforce housing imbalances should involve both community and
industry representatives. These policies are not applicable to the proposed PUD
Amendment.
Infrastructure& Services: `Eagle County's infrastructure and community services support all present and
future community needs and encourage efficient travel, healthy lifestyles, a stable
economy and the preservation of environmental quality".
Efficient Transportation Policies: These policies speak to providing multiple modes
of transportation to developed areas of the county. Providing bike and pedestrian paths
that are well designed and maintained. Creating walkable mixed use communities.
Design roads appropriately to maintain mountain character. Enhance mass transit
systems. Make Eagle County's Regional Airport the airport of choice for western-slope
communities. None of these policies are applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Emergency and Community Services Policies: These policies speak to the provision of
exemplary emergency and community services for all residents and second homeowners.
Proper distribution and maintenance of recreational facilities, in an environmentally
conscientious manner. Provision of domestic water and sewage treatment services, and
communications infrastructure. None of these policies are applicable to the proposed
PUD Amendment.
Services and Infrastructure Costs Policy: "The costs of providing community services
and infrastructure should be fairly and equitably shared." This policy does not apply to
the proposed PUD Amendment.
Population Diversity Policy: "The service and infrastructure needs of all socio-
economic, age and cultural groups present in Eagle County should be fully addressed."
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This policy is not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment, although if this proposal
is approved,people of all(driving) ages, cultures and socio-economic groups will be able
to fuel their vehicles underneath a gasoline pump canopy.
Water Resources: "Source water in Eagle County is protected,and contributors of surface and ground water
pollution are identified and eliminated to the fullest extent possible." "Sufficient domestic
water is available to all developed areas so long as requirements for maintaining healthy
natural riparian and aquatic ecosystems are being met."
Water Quantity Policies: The policies speak to the long term viability of both ground and
surface water resources; maintaining minimum in-stream flows; water conservation
efforts by all water users, and; new water diversions and water storage projects should
result in positive impacts to the county's economy and environmental quality. These
policies are not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Water Quality Policies: Policy is to maintain water quality to meet the highest
applicable standards, and; that surface and groundwater supplies be protected fro
agricultural and industrial related impacts. These policies are not applicable to the
proposed PUD Amendment. When the fuel station site was originally developed, on-site
storm water management appurtenances were utilized to ensure that runoff is free of
sediments and oils.
River and Riparian Habitat Policies: `Aquatic and riparian habitats should be protected
from agricultural, industrial and development related impacts." This policy is not
applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment, as no aquatic, or riparian habitats exist in
close proximity to the subject property.
River Recreation Policy: "Water-related recreation should be encouraged where
appropriate at a level that will not damage related resources, ecosystems and
environments." This policy is not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Land Use Near Streams and Rivers Policy: `A comprehensive approach to watershed
planning and decision-making should be utilized." This policy is not applicable to the
proposed PUD Amendment.
Wildlife Resources: "Preserve and/or enhance the quality of wildlife habitat, and the vitality of wildlife
populations in Eagle County."
Wildlife Concerns Policies: These policies speak to preserving the interconnected
nature of critical wildlife habitat, and the economic importance of wildlife, and;protection
of rare and endangered species. These policies are not applicable to the proposed PUD
Amendment.
Development Impacts Policies: Policies speak to development avoiding wildlife habitats,
and requiring full mitigation of negative impacts where development disturbs wildlife
habitat. The subject property is no longer wildlife habitat, and these policies do not apply
to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Habitat Protection at the Landscape Scale Policies: This policy relates to the incremental
impacts of development upon wildlife and wildlife habitat, and the need to account for such
in the decision making process. The proposed PUD Amendment will not further impact
wildlife or wildlife habitat beyond the impacts of the existing development.
Habitat Protection at the Site Scale Policies: These policies speak to balancing human
activities with wildlife habitat preservation. The subject property encompasses auto-
centric businesses: Wendy's drive through,fuel station, oil/lube and tire shop, and no
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longer constitutes wildlife habitat. The proposed PUD Amendment will not further impact
wildlife, or wildlife habitat.
Sensitive Lands: "Development in Eagle County avoids or fully mitigates impacts to sensitive lands. Open
space is preserved to the greatest degree possible, and scenic quality and cultural
resources are protected."
Lands with Natural Hazards Policies: The policies speak to avoidance of natural hazards
and sensitively executed mitigation required in instances where development does not
completely avoid natural hazards. These policies are not applicable to the proposed PUD
Amendment.
Lands with Cultural Resources Policies: These policies speak to preservation of historic
and archaeological values, and are not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Public Lands & Open Space Policies: Policies related to open space acquisition and
preservation for divergent purposes. Appropriate access to public lands and rivers is
recommended. These policies are not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Environmental Quality: `Air quality, ambient noise levels and the quality of the night sky in Eagle County are
preserved at levels appropriate to a modern mountain community." "Eagle County is
recognized as a leader in promoting energy efficiency and conservation."
Air Quality Policy: `Air quality should meet the highest applicable safety standards, as
well as the aesthetic expectations of local residents." The proposed PUD Amendment,
that will allow expansion of the existing gasoline pump canopy to cover a third fuel pump
island is not anticipated to adversely impact air quality.
Protection of the Night Sky Policy: "Lighting plans that reduce nuisance glare and
protect the quality of the night sky should be encouraged." The proposed gasoline pump
canopy extension will include downcast lighting as exists over the other two existing fuel
pump islands.
Noise Policy: "Noise should be minimized to meet the highest applicable safety
standards, as well as the aesthetic expectations of local residents." The proposed PUD
Amendment will not result in any activity that will generate noise levels above the levels
presently generated on the subject property.
Energy Efficiency Policy: "Energy efficiency and the reduction of overall energy
consumption should be a primary goal for future operations and developments in Eagle
County." This policy is not directly applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment;
however, the lighting associated with the extended canopy will utilize more energy.
Future Land Use Map: The Eagle County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map defers to the Mid-Valley
Area Community Plan.
MID-VALLEY AREA COMMUNITY PLAN
Highway 82 Corridor Character Area
Land Use Goal: "The type and distribution of land uses in the Highway 82 Character Area meet community needs,
reflect community desires, and demonstrate effective multi-agency collaboration." The use of the subject property
was determined in 1994. This proposed PUD Amendment proposes an enhancement to an already allowed use.
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Design, Character and Appearance Goal: "Development is planned and designed to create the perception of a
single integrated community." This goal is not applicable. The proposed PUD Amendment will not fundamentally
alter the existing design, character or appearance of the subject property.
Public Services and Infrastructure Goal: "Land uses in the Highway 82 area are supported by adequate public
services and infrastructure." The subject property is supported by adequate public services and infrastructure.
Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Goal: "The responsibility for overseeing the protection of natural
resources is appropriately shared between affected stakeholders, management agencies and user groups." This
goal is not applicable to the proposed PUD Amendment.
Future Land Use Map: The Future Land Use Map identifies the subject property as appropriate for mixed-use
development. The subject property is developed with a mix of commercial service uses and is in immediate
proximity to other varied commercial uses, as well as, residential development in the El Jebel Mobile Home Park.
STANDARD: Phasing [Section 5-240.F.3.e(11)] —The Preliminary Plan for PUD shall include a phasing plan for
the development. If development of the PUD is proposed45517q in phases, then guarantees shall be provided for
public improvements and amenities that are necess n1 desira e for residents of the project, or that are of
benefit to the entire County. Such public improveme slall'b cotructed with the first phase of the project, or,
if this is not possible,then as early in the project as is ie'aspnn`ble' `
Construction of the gasoline pump canopy extension a;na .a"phased project, and will be completed upon
acquisition of a building permit from Eagle County.
STANDARD: Common Recreation and Open Space. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (12)] —The PUD shall comply with
the following common recreation and open space standards.
The existing PUD was approved without common recreation or open space. This PUD Amendment does not
propose to introduce common recreation or open space within the existing commercial development.
STANDARD: Natural Resource Protection. [Section 5-240.F.3.e (13)] — The PUD shall consider the
recommendations made by the applicable analysis documents, as well as the recommendations of referral',agencies
as specified in Article 4,Division 4,Natural Resource Protection Standards.
The proposed gasoline pump canopy extension will not further impact natural resources on the site or vicinity.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Narracci presented the request. The proposal included two requests. The applicant was requesting to
re-name of the PUD from the El Jebel Texaco PUD to the El Jebel Service Station PUD. The applicant was also
requesting to decrease the minimum setback from Hwy 82 to 30 ft. for a gas pump canopy. He showed photos of
the area. The canopy would extend over a new gas pump island. He reviewed the standards and staff believed that
the request satisfied all the standards. He reviewed the referral responses and indicated that any concerns had been
addressed. Staff recommended approval with conditions.
Steve Isom with Isom&Associates introduced Kevin Tucker,the owner.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry asked how long the station had been at this location.
Mr. Tucker stated that he had the property for 33 years. The existing station had been there for 21 years
and this was the first change in 21 years.
Commissioner Ryan believed the request met the standards.
Commissioner Ryan moved to approve File No. PDA-5977, authorizing the Chair to execute the
Resolution, incorporating staff's findings and the following conditions, because the application, as conditioned,
meets all of the standards for approval of a planned unit development amendment.
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1) Except as otherwise modified by this development permit, all material representations made by the
Applicant in this application and in any public meeting shall be adhered to and considered conditions of
approval.
2) Prior to recording the Resolution, a clean digital copy of the PUD Guide, as amended, shall be provided by
the applicant for inclusion as Exhibit `A' of the Board of County Commissioner Resolution.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
There being no further business befo -. a . 'la meeting was adjourned until May 3,2016.
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