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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 12/20/93 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 20, 1993 Present: George "Bud" Gates James Johnson, Jr. Johnnette Phillips Jack Lewis Sara J. Fisher Chairman Corrmissioner Conmissioner County Manager Clerk to the Board This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented to the Board of County Conmissioners for their consideration: Inpact Assistance Grant Jack Lewis, County Manager, presented two Grant Applications, one for The Town of Avon and the second being from the Colorado Mountain College. Corrmissioner Johnson discussed how the Impact Assistance Program related to mining efforts in the County. He stated he felt Colorado Mountain College had a greater connection and should receive top priority in the grant applications. Conmissioner Phillips stated she agreed Colorado Mountain College should receive top priority. Wester.n Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District Keith Montag, Commmity Development Director, introduced a request from the Western Ea~le County Metropolitan Recreation District to place signs around the perlmeter fence of the new ball fields located at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. He stated according to the County sign code, section 2.11.07, reads signs are prohibited in all zone districts. Mr. Montag stated Staff denied the request and related the District was present today to appeal the decision before the Board of County conmissioners. Bill Heicher, Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreational District, stated the lease between the County and the District states the County must approve any request for signage. He related the District is aware the signs they are requesting are in violation of the County's sign code, but believe these signs are needed. Conmissioner Johnson expressed his opinion to the restrictions of signs supporting alcohol and tobacco. Bill Heicher responded many of the team sponsors are in fact alcohol related and could withdraw their support due to the lack of advertisement. Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy County Attorney, questioned if the process for a variance had been started. Jack Lewis stated a similar situation arose in the El Jebel area last year and that request was denied. Keith Montag responded there is a difference of opinion on the meanin$ of the County sign code. He stated any time there is a difference of opinlon it must be appealed to the Conmissioners. Ma~ Jo Berenato advised the Board they could make a decision today or the appllcant could follow the course for variance procedures. Conmissioner Phillips moved the Board of County Conmissioners approve the application for appeal from Western Eagle County Metropolitan District to place signage alon~ the fence at the ball fields, with the condition signs shall face the inslde of the ball fields and comply with the terms of the lease. conmissioner Johnson suggested the issue be taken under advisement for further discussion on the restriction of alcohol and tobacco. Chairman Gates seconded the motion. Conmissioners Phillips and Gates voting yes and Conmissioner Johnson voting no. Jack Lewis stated the next item for discussion was design and 1 construction of the restroom facilities and concession stand. He stated under the terms of the lease the designs must be approved by the Board of County Conmissioners. Bill Heicher explained the layout of these facilities. Conmissioner Johnson discussed the current configuration of the mens room and suggested there be only one urinal and two regular toilets. Chairman Gates asked if there were any objections to block style configuration of all the facilities. Bill Heicher responded the buildings will be sturdy but will also be appealing to look at. Discussion continued on the proposed facilities at the ball fields. The Board concurred the District will come back with construction plans indicating the design of the building and materials to be used. Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy County Attorney, stated the District has requested the Board waive the permit fees on all proposed signs. She stated the fees total $52.00 per sign. Jack Lewis corrmented sign fees have not been waived in the past. conmissioner Johnson reflected on the fees in relation to the signs rotating from year to year. sid Fox, Planner Manager, corrmented the sign code is not specific. He felt the code would allow for options. Mary Jo Berenato informed the Board the fees would be a one time fee only and is charged for the space and not the sign in that space. ... conmissioner Johnson suggested setting a one time fee for the entire site for the duration of the lease. Jack Lewis reconmended the fee be determined by Staff. He stated the Recreation District can negotiate this fee at a later date. Bill Heicher requested the Board waive the permit fee for construction concession stand. Chairman Gates conmented the Board must not set a precedent by waiving these type fees for the District. The Board concurred to discuss this issue at a later date. Bill Heicher stated the District may be able to hook onto a private water line near the fields. He stated the other option is to run lines from the new barn at the fairgrounds. Willy Powell, Eagle Town Manager, conmented on the private water line system. He stated the water line services a private users association of which the County is a part, along with five lots in the Chambers PUD. He informed the Board the agreement does not allow for expansion. Mr. Powell stated it is the Town of Eagle'S reconmendation some of the current users of the water lines be eliminated before the District is allowed to utilize the water lines. He indicated the other option would be for a new agreement .to be drafted with all involved parties approving the expansion. He conmented the District has been asked to make improvements to the water line to insure the pressure flow will not be affected by this addition. Chairman Gates stated he felt the current line was being fully utilized and there was no possibility of elimination. Discussion followed on the current flow for families at the end of the water line. Mike Bradley, Buildin~s and Grounds Director, updated the Board on the current use of the water llne. Conmissioner Johnson asked how much water the District will need from this water supply. Commissioner Phillips asked about a sprinkler system. Jack Lewis responded the County is providing water for the sprinkler system by using the ditch water. Bill Heicher suggested a larger system be installed for future growth. Jack Lewis quoted from the lease, section 7, "lessee shall be responsible for obtaining water for purposes other than irrigation." conmissioner Johnson reiterated long term solutions should be looked at for future water uses in relation to the existing line. Bill Heicher mentioned a line has already been installed from the Chambers trailer to the ball fields. He expressed much concern with the confusion around this issue and who was responsible for it being resolved. Conmissioner Gates suggested all users of the water line be involved in the decision of expansion and use of the current water line. Bill Reicher stated an answer is required by February as the fields are 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL:S 387869 scheduled to open in ~ril. Mary Jo Berenato lnformed the Board she requires a motion in order to prepare a formal Resolution in regards to the decisions made today. conmissioner Gates stated he felt a meeting should be set with existing water users before moving forward. The Board concurred and directed Staff and Western Eagle County Metropolitan District to set a date for a meeting with all water users on the current water line at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned. ~~ 3