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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869
PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 14, 1995
Present:
George "Bud" Gates
Johnnette Phillips
Bob Loeffler
Sara J. Fisher
Corrmissioner
Corrmissioner
Ass ' t. County Attorney
Clerk to the Board
This being a scheduled Public Hearing the following items were presented
to the Board of County Corrmissioners for their consideration:
Plat & Resolution Signing
Kathy Eastley, Planning Technician, presented the following plats to be
signed.
1. SM-909-94 First Supplemental Condominium Map for the Chateau.
corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve file number SM-909-94.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting, the vote
passed unanimously. Chairman Johnson was out of town at this time.
2. SM-955-94 Eagle-Vail, Filing 1, Lot 6, Block 1. Staff recommended
approval of this Minor Type "B" Plat, a resubdivision of Lot 6 to create Lots
6A, 6B, 6C and Common Area associated with the three lots. The plat does
contain the caveat stating only one triplex shall be permitted on the
combined area of the 4 lots created by this subdivision.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve file number SM-955-94.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
3. SM-956-94 Ea$le-Vail, filing 1, Lot 1, Block 4. This is a Minor
Type liB" Plat, a resubdl vision of Lot 6 to create Lots 6A, 6B, 6C, and Corrmon
Area associated with the three lots. This ~lat does contain the caveat
stating that only one triplex shall be permltted on the combined area of the
5 lots created by this subdivision. Staff recommended approval.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve file number SM-956-94.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
4. SM-958-94 Riverwalk village Market Condominiums. This is a Minor
Type "B" Plat, a resubdivsion of lot 2, Riverwalk at Edwards - Phase 2.
Staff recorrmended ap~roval.
Commissioner Phlllips moved to approve the minor type "B" Plat, a
resubdivision of Lot 2, Riverwalk at Edwards - Phase 2 to create condominium
units.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
RESOLUTION 95-18
1. PD-329-94-S Planned Unit Development Sketch Plan for La Vista. She
related this resolution regards the denial of a Sketch Plan for a Planned
Unit Develo~ment. Ms. Eastley stated this file was presented to the Board of
County Commlssioners on December 20, 1994.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 95-18, denial of file
number PD-329-94-S.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
PD-291-94-A-Rivezwa.lk at Edwards PUD Amendment
sid Fox, Planning Manager, presented file number PD-291-94-A, Riverwalk
at Edwards. He explained the delay as being one needed to review the housing
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requirements of the proposed POD amendment. Mr. Fox referred to the overall
development plan to show the upgraded POD amendment plan being presented.
Staff recommended approval and related a resolution and site plan will
be presented when available.
Mr. Fox suggested the Board allow Staff and the applicant to take ten,
minutes or so to review the information being presented to allow both partles
to make sure all is in order.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates called for a break.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates called the meeting back to order and asked Mr.
Fox if Staff had any concerns.
Sid Fox stated Staff was ready to recommend approval.
Bob Loeffler, Ass't. County Attorney, discussed the Board's request for
interpretation of what a qualifled Riverwalk eIT1I?loyee was. He ~tate<?- at the
last hearing it was also questioned how many unltS would be havlng flre
places. , , ' ,
Chairman Pro-tem Gates questloned lf that referred to gas or slffillar
fire places.
corrmissioner Phillips questioned if all documents were now in order.
corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve file number PD-291-94-A Riverwalk
at Edwards POD Amendment, incorporating Staff findings and recorrmendations.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 95-19, an application
of 4020 Land Investors & Eagle II Developers, a Plan Unit Development
Amendment for Riverwalk at Edwards.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
Colorado Department of Transportation
Paul Clarkson, Planner, presented a business sign application for the
Colorado De~artment of Transportation, to be placed on eastbound I-70 at Dowd
Junction prlor at the West Vail exit. He stated the applicant has requested
this matter be tabled for one month as they have some emergencies occurring
in their Silverthorne store. Mr. Clarkson stated additional information has
not been received.
corrmissioner Phillips moved to table this matter to March 14, 1995, for
the sign application for Wendys at Vail.
corrmissioner Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting Corrmissioners
the vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle Valley Health Center "Parcel B"
Paul Clarkson reminded the Board they had approved a Sketch Plan for the
Eagle Valley Health Center. The applicant has stated they plan on ~roviding
employee housing for up to 70 employees and Staff is consldering thlS to be a
proposed number of dwelling units of 28 or more. Staff considers five rather
than three employees can share 1000 square feet. Mr. Clarkson read Staff
findings, includlng Section 2.17.02(3) of the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations (Sketch Plan Review); Section 2.06.13(3) POD Evaluation Criteria;
Section 2.06.13(5) POD Sketch Plan Review. Staff recommended approval with
the conditions as stated.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates questioned whether this is a sketch or not?
Mr. Clarkson answered yes and stated he believes the conditions are
meetable and therefore recorrmends approval.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates questioned the employee housing condition?
Mr. Clarkson stated he believes the site is suitable for employee
housing but the specifics have not yet been determined.
Terrill Knight, representing the applicant, introduced the hospital
members present. Mr. Knight stated he feels this is somewhat procedural in
nat;:ur~ and r~lated tl:ey ar~ proposing tc;> add the parcel in question to the
exlStlr:g pro~ect, el~ffilnatlng the lot llne. ,
D1SCUSSlon contlnued on the study done re$ardlng employee housing s~ace.
, ~r. Kn~ght sta~ed the applicant lS proposlng a ran$e of units at thlS
tlme lncludlng StUdlO apartments as well as long range lnterim housing. He
related the medical center takes a pro-active stance in helping their
employees obtain adequate housing. He requested the Board approve the range
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EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869
which incorporates 36,000 square feet of s~ace. He outlined the proposal and
stated he believes access on a loop road wlll make the two projects work well
together. Mr. Knight explained the medical complex will be to the east and
the housing to the west. He addressed Staff's concern regarding the geology.
Mr. Knight stated the applicant feels certain they can work with the slope
issue. He handed out a sketch of the pro~sal.
Mike Ocean, applicant, emphasized thlS is a conceptual plan. He stated
they are now considerin$ placing four buildings not rectangular in style but
hosting a variety of unltS. Usin$ the slope, they hope to take advantage of
the terrain allowing for better Vlews, better access and parking. Mr. Ocean
stated the intention is to have open space, play ground area, in front of the
development which will be accessible for each unit and are attempting to
create open space between buildings as well as all other possible
configurations to enhance the area.
Commissioner Phillips questioned the parking requirements.
Mr. Ocean stated they will consider between 28 and 40 units and the
parking will be based on the number of bedrooms per unit.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates stated the number of units will be dictated by
need, which is why at this point the number of units remains to be
determined. He stated the desire is to have plenty of parking yet plenty of
open space.
Mr. Knight referred to Staff findings and explained the medical center's
ability to meet the conditions and requirements as stated by Staff. Mr.
Knight requested approval.
Phil Scott, Engineering Technician, stated they are in a$reement, the
application is conceptual in nature and more detailed plans wlll be
forthcoming.
Paul Clarkson mentioned the site plan as presented has not been
completely reviewed by Engineering and it must be understood this plan is
highly conceptual.
Commissioner Phillips questioned the public's awareness of this project
and their acceptance by lack of presence at the meeting.
Mr. Kni$ht explained the applicant had discussed this project openly
with the resldents within the surrounding area.
Commissioner Phillips moved to accept the Sketch Plan for Eagle Valley
Health Center "Parcel B", incorporating Staff findings and recorrmendations.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
PD-108-94-AF3, Berry Creek RanCh, Filing 4, Lot 45, Block 3
Kathy Eastley presented file number PD-I08-94-AF3, Berry Creek Ranch,
Filing 4, Lot 45, Block 3. She stated this application is to decrease the
size of a road easement by 15 feet. She stated this 40 foot easement was
dedicated to the County to provide road maintenance and snow storage. She
explained the Eagle County Road and Bridge Department and the Engineering
Department have reviewed the proposed amendment. Staff recorrmended approval
of the application.
Jim Fritze, County Attorney, questioned the purpose of this request.
Ms. Eastley replied it was necessary to meet the requirements of the
building code for the Berry Creek development.
The Board questioned whether there would be future concerns.
Lloyd Powers, surveyor, indicated after physical review of the property
it was determined that no more than 25 feet of easement was needed.
Commissioner Philli~s moved to approve file number PD-I08-94-AF3,
incorporating Staff findlngs and recommendations.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
Consent Calendar
Chairman Pro-tem Gates stated the next item on the agenda was the
consent calendar as follows:
01) Bill paying, subject to review by County Manager
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02) Payroll for 02-16-95, subject to review by County Manager
03) Lease Agreement with Healthy Mountain Communities
04) Intergovernmental Agreement, Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
05) Proposal for design of large meeting room and remodel for
Treasurer's meeting room
06) 1995 CSBG application for homemaker services.
Corrmissioner Phillips questioned Mike Bradley about item #5 and the
remodel being done.
Mike Bradley, Buildings and Grounds, indicated this concerns both the
Nursing Office and their large meeting room as well as the Treasure's office
and the reconfiguration of that meeting room area.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates questioned item #3, lease agreement between Eagle
County and Healthy Mountain Communities.
Jim Fritze stated he did not have the agreements but understands this is
a new proposal regarding space to be rented within the EI Jebel office.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates suggested the Board take further time to evaluate
this item and pull it from the Consent Calendar.
Jake Lewis, County Manager, indicated this agreement actually provides
contractually for in-klnd rent and services which will be placed lnto
concrete terms.
corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the Consent Calendar consisting
of items 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
We Recycle Agreement
Jack Lewis presented the annual contract between Eagle County and We
Recycle. He stated this agreement is the same as in previous years, for a
total price of $134,000.00.
Corrmissioner Phillips moved to accept the agreement between Eagle County
and We Recycle.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Corrmissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
Agreement, High Country Engineering.
Lloyd Powers stated the next item on the a$enda was the first amendment
to the agreement regarding provision of professlonal services with High
Country Engineering. He stated this is a request to extend the time period
for the agreement necessary for them to be able to complete this project.
Mr. Powers stated he is not sure that an extension will be of any assistance
as the due date is only days away.
Jim Fritze informed the Board High Country Engineering will be in breech
of contract as of February 16, 1995.
corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the first amendment to the
Agreement with High Country Engineering.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
Resolution 95-20
Jim Fritze presented Resolution 95-20 concerning the appointment of
Ea$le Valley Enterprise as Official Newspaper for Eagle County. He stated
thlS matter was heard previously and agreed to by the Board.
Corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve Resolution 95-20, appointing the
Eagle Valley Enterprise as the official news~aper of Eagle County.
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motlon. Of the two votlng
Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
Contract Revision, Alan Riclnnan
Keith Montag, Community Development Director, presented a contract
revision between Eagle County and Alan Richman. He explained the revision
and the pertinent section of the Master Plan under consideration.
corrmissioner Phillips moved to approve the revision to the contract
between Eagle County and Alan Richman.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
EAGLE, COLORADO
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
FORM 50 HOECKEL:S 387869
Chairman Pro-tem Gates seconded the motion. Of the two voting
Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous.
E~leR~er~gementPlan
Ellie Caryl, Planning Technician, stated the purpose of this hearing was
to receive public input concerning the Eagle River Management Plan. She
related this plan was a draft and there is room for further discussion. She
stated the draft does provide time for those who wish to further scrutinize
the plan as well as a basis for discussion. Ms. Ca;ryl stated there will be
numerous public meetings held in the near future, thlS being the first.
Charlie Wick, Adams Rib Recreational Area, addressed the concerns of the
effects of the proposed document on Adams Rib development. He presented
their most recent water quality document as well as their wet lands plan.
Mr. wick presented a letter from Boots Furgeson with Holland and Hart and
asked that it be included for the record. Mr. wick read a Memorandum
reflecting their concerns with the Eagle River Management Plan Daft.
Bob Lohr, Water Resource Engineer, stated he endorses many of the
elements of the draft presented. He stated he was asked by Adams Rib to
prepare a review of the report. He submitted a twenty page corrment for the
record. Mr. Lohr s~oke to the highlights of his response.
Ellie Caryl pOlnted out some of Mr. Lohr's comments refer
draft as some of the concerns have previously been addressed.
most recent draft is dated January 17, 1995. She reminded the
would be a Planning and Zoning meeting on February 15, 1995.
Robert H. Frochlich, Attorney, stated he feels he is quite familiar with
these types of agreements and indlcated they are usually used as a voluntary
guideline for coordination. He stated he believes the plan doesn't identify
the different levels to which it relates. He stated there is substantial
room for conflict with federal and state agencies. Mr. Frochlich suggested
an appendix be attached which provides the reader further information as to
where certain statements and conclusions came from. He stated there are some
clear conflicts with the Constitution and believes that there are also legal
violations being presented. He stated it is his opinion, adopting this plan
as it stands would have many legal consequences. Mr. Frochlich asked the
Board take a good look at the draft presented considering his comments and
concerns.
Chris Jouflas, area resident, stated he has a concern with the grant
provided by the Forest Service in that there were ideas contributed but no
money. He stated he believes this document eliminates grazing on June Creek.
Mr. Jouflas addressed concerns with the document and the enhancement of the
riparian area without pulling out the livestock. He spoke to fencing the
area and related matters could be handled more efficiently by proper range
management and grazing control. He stated gravel is regulated by the State.
to an older
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Ms. Caryl indicated some of the concerns have been voiced and modified.
Andy Johnson, Golf Course Architect and Eagle County resident, spoke to
water concerns as they relate to golf courses. He stated he believes the
golf course provides a natural water filtration system and a properly managed
course provides for better use of the water and water systems. Mr. Johnson
stated he believes erosion in Eagle County is more likely to occur in areas
other than golf course sites.
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Peter Jamar, Jamar & Associates, stated he believes three stated goals
of the plan are quite appropriate, but the concerns seem to be with the
unintended results of the plan. Mr. Jamar indicated there are conflicts
within the document and stated those need to be reviewed. He stated he
believes the plan goes way beyond the intended purpose. He stated the ~lan
does little to address the actual management of the river but more to llmit
growth and development while not addressing use of the river.
Ms. Caryl reminded the Board of the meeting on February 15, 1995 at 3:00
p.m. and suggested remaining corrments be held until then.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board the
meeting was adjourned until February 21, 1995.
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