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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/30/17 PUBLIC HEARING May 30, 2017 Present: Jillian Ryan Chairman Kathy Chandler-Henry Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Bryan Treu Interim County Manager Beth Oliver Interim 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 Chandler-Henry stated that she had two updates. Last week she attended the Western Interstate Region Conference composed of commissioners from across the western part of the US. Conversations included cannabis, economic development, county owned airports, and public lands. She thanked the local Veteran Chapter and Boy Scouts for all of their work for Memorial Day. The Scouts helped place flags in cemeteries throughout the county. There was also a ceremony held at Freedom Park in honor of Memorial Day. Commissioner McQueeney thanked everyone in the community who took time to honor Memorial Day yesterday. She also gave a shout out to the Family Leadership Training Institute participants that were graduating on Monday at 7:00 PM at Colorado Mountain College. Consent Agenda 1. Agreement between Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for the Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Pulmonary Disease Grant Program WorkWell Collaborative Project Katie Haas,Public Health 2. Willits Bend Amended Final Plat 6691 Sean Hanagan,Planning 3. State of Colorado, Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Transit and Rail FTA Section 5339 Grant Agreement with Eagle County Jared Barnes, ECO Trails 4. Assignment and Assumption of Subdivision Improvements Agreement for the Emma Farms Subdivision Beth Oliver,Attorney 5. Approval of the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioner Meetings for March 7 and March 14, 2017 Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for May 30, 2017, as presented. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 1 05/30/2017 Constituent Input Chairman Ryan opened constituent input. Joanne Rock asked the commissioners to consider working with the School District starting next fall on the Student Government Scholars Program. She believed it would get students involved in a proactive way. She stated that she would rather see tax money being used for juveniles dealing with substance abuse issues rather than for building schools. She would like to see a bill passed that would require 10%escrow on public projects for maintenance. She also stated that she would like to see Northwest Colorado Council of Governments(NWCOG) help support getting a mechanism in place to support a senior nutrition farmers market. Chairman Ryan stated that she would communicate via email. Business Items 1. Agreement between Eagle County and One Source Lighting to Procure and Install Energy Efficient LED Lighting in County Buildings John Gitchell John Gitchell, Sustainability Mr. Gitchell stated that they'd been working since 2013 to upgrade LED lighting on the main campus, airport, and parking lot. The work this year would upgrade LED lighting in 10 different buildings. This project would not only focus on LED lighting but also on advance controls. The improvements would save money and reduce greenhouse emissions (GHG). The cost for the first year would total $329,627 based on an energy audit. The contractor was chosen based on proven experience and warrantied services.The work would begin at the Justice Center. The benefits of the project in the first year would provide a 7%return. The payback period was around 13.5 years and the greenhouse gas emissions reduction in the first year project was about 235 metric tons. Commissioner Chandler-Henry asked if the funding was all capital improvement funds. Mr. Gitchell stated that it was. Commissioner Chandler-Henry asked it the total anticipated energy savings of$66,489 and reduction in GHG emissions of 574 metric tons were annual amounts. Mr. Gitchell stated that the totals were based on annual savings. Chairman Ryan highlighted the annual average savings of nearly$25,000. This was a good way to meet the goals in contributing the Climate Action Plan. Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved to approve the agreement between Eagle County and One Source Lighting to procure and install energy efficient LED lighting in county buildings. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re- convene as the Eagle County Liquor Licensing Authority. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. 1. New Liquor License Application-Hovey&Harrison,LLC DBA Hovey&Harrison Kathy Scriver, Clerk and Recorder APPLICANT: Hovey&Harrison, LLC DBA: Hovey&Harrison REPRESENTATIVE: Gretchen Hovey and Molly Harrison, Owner(s) LOCATION: 0056 Edwards Village Blvd.,Unit R 120 Edwards Corner 81632 REQUEST: Tavern Liquor License DESCRIPTION: 2 05/30/2017 The applicant submitted an application for a new Tavern Liquor License on April 25, 2017. The location has not been licensed since 2013 when Sato Sushi relocated. The applicants are proposing a market, café, and bakery type of establishment. The market will provide seasonal produce, sides and full meals to go as well as local cheeses and a variety of natural beauty products. The café will be a gathering place for the community to have a glass of wine or coffee. Patio seating will offer additional space for events and private functions. ESTABLISH NEIGHBORHOOD: The first order of business is to establish the neighborhood. Staff recommended the following neighborhood: The neighborhood shall consist of a two (2) mile radius surrounding the proposed location for the licensed premises. FIRST MOTION -Establishing the Neighborhood: Commissioner Chandler-Henry moved that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority establish the neighborhood to include the area within a two (2) mile radius surrounding the proposed location for the licensed premises. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. NEEDS AND DESIRES OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD: 1. Per Section 12-47-301 (2)(a) of the Colorado Liquor Code - The Local Licensing Authority shall consider the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood, the desires of the adult inhabitants of the neighborhood and whether the existing licenses are adequate to meet these needs and desires. 2. A petition was circulated by the applicant. • 103 Signatures Favoring Issuance • 0 Signatures Opposing Issuance OTHER LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Per Section 12-47-301 (2)(b) of the Colorado Liquor Code—The Local Licensing Authority may deny the issuance of any new tavern or retail liquor store license if the issuance of such license would result in or add to an undue concentration of the same class of license and, as a result,require the use of additional law enforcement resources. a. There are currently two(2)Tavern licenses in the Edwards area; i. Eat! (Edwards Corner) ii. The Rose(Riverwalk) 2. Whether the licensee shall possess and maintain possession of the premises for which the license is issued by ownership, lease,rental,or other arrangement for possession of such premises. 3. Whether the premises are within 500 feet of any public or parochial school or the campus of any college, university, or seminary. 4. Whether the fees have been paid. 5. Whether the applicants are of good moral character. STAFF FINDINGS: 3 05/30/2017 1. The applicant has filed an application on forms provided by the state licensing authority and provided information as required by the state licensing authority. All applicable requirements have been met, all the proper forms have been provided, and all fees have been paid. 2. The applicant is 21 years of age and reported to be of good moral character based on his Colorado Bureau of Investigation background report. 3. Public notice has been given by the posting of a sign in a conspicuous place on the premises May 18, 2017 and publication in the Eagle Valley Enterprise on May 18 and May 25,2017. 4. The premises are not within 500 feet of a location for which, within two years preceding the application, a license of the same class was denied for the reason that the reasonable requirements of the neighborhood and the desires of the adult inhabitants were satisfied by existing outlets. 5. The premises are not within 500 feet of any public or parochial school or the campus of any college, university, or seminary. 6. The applicant has submitted proof of possession of premises. 7. The applicant has provided an alcohol management plan per the requirements of the Eagle County Local Licensing Authority and proof of server training will be provided upon issuance of the license. DISCUSSION: Ms. Scriver presented the request and indicated that staff had no concerns with the request and the applicant had med all the necessary requirements for a Tavern License. Gretchen Hovey stated that she and Molly Harrison were combining several businesses that had been established over the last seven years into one location. She was excited. They would provide meals to go and/or subscribe to weekly subscriptions. The café would serve food and the liquor license would go hand in hand with the café service. Molly Harrison stated that their goal was to provide healthy prepared food. They also hope to do private events afterhours. SECOND MOTION-Approval of the Application and Issuance of the License: Commissioner McQueeney move that the Local Liquor Licensing Authority find that there is a reasonable requirement and desire for the issuance of this license and therefore approve the application for a Tavern Liquor License prepared by the applicant, Hovey & Harrison, LLC d/b/a Hovey & Harrison based on the testimony, petitions,and evidence submitted today and incorporating the staff findings. Commissioner Chandler-Henry seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. There being no further business befor- r g the meeting was adjourned until June , 7. Attest- - 2 s re/ -r ,• the Board Coco * C an 4 05/30/2017