HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/17/19 PUBLIC HEARING
December 17, 2019
Present: Jeanne McQueeney Chairman
Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner
Matt Scherr Commissioner
Jeff Shroll County Manager
Brian Treu County Attorney
Beth Oliver Deputy County Attorney
Holly Strablizky Assistant County Attorney
Christina Hooper Assistant County Attorney
Kathy Parker Assistant County Attorney
Regina O'Brien 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 Chandler-Henry gave a shout out to the Eagle County Airport. There was a grand opening
last week of the new terminal and the deicing pads. There were a lot of new flights coming into EGE and she
encouraged people to look before they booked flights.
Commissioner Scherr reminded everyone that the Family Leadership Institute began January 4th. There
was a Master Gardner training program starting as well. People could sign up at eaglecounty.us/csu.
Chairman McQueeney thanked the Towns of Red Cliff,Minturn, and Avon. They put on a wonderful
gathering for all the municipalities—it was a great networking opportunity.
County Manager Updates
Jeff Shroll wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Most county offices would be closed
Christmas Day and New Year's Day. He stated that Monday's work sessions would now be televised.
Consent Agenda
1. Sixth Amendment with The Foundation of Trustees for The Family Learning Center for Early Head Start
Child Care Services
Kendra Kleinschmidt,Human Services
2. Sixth Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement for Bus Storage and Service at the I-70 Regional
Transportation Operations Facility
Claire Wilson, ECO Transit
3. Fairgrounds Rental Rate Proposed Increase for 2020
Jan Miller,Facilities
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4. 2020 Investment Policy Approval
Teak Simonton,Treasurer
5. November 2019 Payment Report
Jill Klosterman,Finance
Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for December 17,2019, as presented.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Constituent Input
Chairman McQueeney opened and closed constituent input, as there was none.
Business Item
1. Lease and Agricultural Management Agreement for Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space between
Eagle County and Gerard Family Ranch
Abby Dallmann, Open Space
Executive Summary: In spring of 2019, the Open Space Department sought proposals for the management of
ranch operations at Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space through a competitive procurement process.The
Gerard Family was selected by a committee of experts to obtain the three-year lease. After three years,there is the
option to extend the lease for an additional seven years. On an annual basis, Open Space staff will work with the
Gerard's to develop an operating plan for the management of ranch operations on the 775-acre area,which will
include livestock grazing,monitoring,hay production, ditches, fencing,riparian efforts, and headquarters upkeep.
Abby Dallmann, Special Projects Manager stated that this was a three year contract with the Gerard Family
with option to extend the lease for an additional seven(7)years. Last spring there was an RFP process with some
internal staff and external experts. The county would work with the Gerard family on an annual basis to develop an
operating plan.
Mr. Gerard thanked the county for the opportunity. Their emphasis would be on weeds and irrigation. He
hoped they could make 10 years.
Chairman Chandler-Henry thanked the Gerard family for stepping up and taking on the project. The
property was a treasure, and she believed it was important to keep it as a working ranch.
Jeff Shroll believed the Gerard family had done an amazing job in the Gypsum Creek Valley, and this was
a great partnership.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the lease and agricultural management agreement for
Brush Creek Valley Ranch and Open Space between Eagle County and the Gerard Family Ranch.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Commissioner Scherr moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re-
convene as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
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Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation
1. TSA Lease Agreement
Jodi Doney
Executive Summary: This is the lease agreement between ECAT and the TSA for office space and cleaning of the
leased space.The TSA has requested a pen and ink signature.
David Reid,Director of the Air Terminal stated that the lease was an updated agreement for space and
cleaning. He looked forward to the upcoming winter season.
Mr. Shroll moved to approve the TSA Lease Agreement.
Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion.The vote was declared unanimous.
Chairman Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Air Terminal Corporation and re-
convene as the Eagle County Liquor License Authority.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority
1. Application to Transfer Ownership of a Hotel&Restaurant License- Sananikone LLC DBA Thai House
Co& Sushi
Executive Summary: Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority-Application to Transfer Ownership of a
Hotel&Restaurant Liquor License in El Jebel
Ms. Scriver presented the application.The applicant, Sananikone LLC submitted an application to transfer
ownership of a Hotel&Restaurant liquor license on August 29, 2019. Kotobuki,Inc. d/b/a Sushi Ya Go Go has
held the license since December 1999.The applicant is currently operating with a Temporary Permit which allows
them to operate during the period in which the application to transfer ownership of the license is pending. She
stated that the applicant has met all the necessary requirements for a transfer of ownership and all staff findings are
positive.
Commissioner Scherr moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority approve the Transfer of the Hotel
&Restaurant liquor license from Kotobuki, Inc.to Sananikone LLC d/b/a Thai house Co& Sushi.
Chairman Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Chairman Chandler-Henry moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Liquor License Authority and re-convene
as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Work Session - Eagle County Room
1. Presentation of Eagle County Community Resilience Plan
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Planning Files - Eagle County Room
1. PDF-9042-2019 Fox Hollow PUD Amendment Final Plat
Kris Valdez, Community Development and Richard Davies, Staff Engineer
Executive Summary: The applicant is requesting the approval of the Final Plat for the Fox Hollow Planned Unit
Development Amendment which was approved in 2018, under Eagle County File No.PDA-7059 and ZC-7058.
The approval was for an additional 87 units within the Fox Hollow Planned Unit Development. Kris Valdez
reviewed the location of the Fox Hollow development and reviewed the approval standards as well as conditions
placed on particular standards. There will be four price capped units, for a total of 87 units.Ms.Valdes
recommended approval with ten total conditions. Two conditions may be stricken due to the applicant coming into
compliance.
Ms. Valdez presented the files together. She reviewed the standards and indicated that the proposed
application was in conformance with all the standards.
Rick Pylman, Pylman&Associates stated that the conditions for approval were acceptable. He thanked the
county staff for all the work they put into the application.
Commissioner McQueeney asked about condition seven, and asked when the county checked on the conditions for
approval specifically with the payment of fees.
Ms. Valdez stated that Community Development had an electronic system to flag conditions.
Chairman Chandler-Henry wondered if the school dedication fee went directly to the school district.
Ms.Valdez stated that the check went to the county and was forwarded to the school district.
Commissioner McQueeney opened and closed public comment as there was none.
Chairman Chandler-Henry believed the standards had been met and believed the removal of the two
conditions was appropriate(6&10).
Commissioner Scherr thanked the developer for making a small dent in a big problem with housing.
Chairman Chandler-Henry moved to approve the proposed Fox Hollow Final Plat,Eagle County File No.
PDF-9042-2019,the accompanying subdivision and off-site improvements agreement, and construction plans for
the subdivision subject to conditions 1 through 9, with the removal of 6, dated on September 24,2019; authorizing
the Chair to sign the documents.
Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
2. Subdivision and Off-Site Improvements Agreement between Eagle County and Murray Road Property LLC
(Fox Hollow)PDF-009042-2019
Rickie Davies,Engineering
Executive Summary: The Fox Hollow PUD was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 23,
2018. The Final Plat for the PUD is scheduled for Board approval on December 17, 2019. In conjunction with the
approval of the Final Plat,the developer is required to enter into the Subdivision and Off-Site Improvements
Agreement to govern the construction of and collateralization of public improvements and landscape improvements
for the PUD. The developer has provided the required collateral for the public and landscape improvements in the
form of a letter of credit.
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Work Sessions - Eagle County Room
1. Joint Meeting with the Trails Committee
2. Eagle County Garden Produce Challenge Results
3. Land Use Regulation Rewrite-Project Management Strategy Review
There being no further business before t = `.,.+n e meeting w, adjourned until December 20,2019.
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