HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 09/18/18 PUBLIC HEARING
September 18, 2018
Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman
Jillian Ryan Commissioner
Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner
Jeff Shroll County Manager
Bryan Treu County Attorney
Beth Oliver Deputy 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 McQueeney recognized Lilly Reynolds, a public health intern and high school junior at
Eagle Valley High that helped over the summer. Ms. Reynolds was recognized by the Eagle River Youth Coalition
on Saturday. She led the charge with the Town of Avon for their Tobacco 21 Initiative,raising the purchase age of
tobacco products to 21 in 2019.
Commissioner Ryan gave an update on the 87 units for sale at Fox Hollow in Edwards. She also provided
an update on climate action and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The county continued to advocate at the State
Health Department and the Air Quality Control Commission on rule making for zero emission vehicles.
Chairman Chandler-Henry provided an update on the county's goals to protect the natural environment.
The county manager would be providing an update on the Motocross Park. Also,Hardscrabble Ranch management
plan would be discussed tomorrow night. The Eagle River Watershed Council was coordinating an integrated
management plan for those who were interested in stream issues. There was a group from the county working with
the Sonoran Institute. Last week there was a seminar at the Colorado River District and a dire conversation about
the higher water temperatures and low levels. -
County Manger Updates
Jeff Shroll provided an update on the new Dry Lake Motocross Park that opened in Gypsum.There were a
number of partners,volunteers,and donors.
Consent Agenda
1. State of Colorado,Colorado Aeronautical Board Division of Aeronautics Grant Agreement with Eagle
County
Kip Turner,Airport
Mr.Turner stated that this particular grant would fund snow removal equipment used at the airport; all that
was needed now was snow.
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Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the Consent Agenda for September 18,2018,as presented.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Constituent Input
Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input, as there was none.
Commissioner Ryan moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners and re-
convene as the Eagle County Housing and Development Authority.
Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Eagle County Housing and Development Authority
1. Agreement for Services Between Lake Creek Village LLC and Ceres Design&Arborscape,LLC DBA
Ceres Landcare
Daniel Murray,Housing
Executive Summary: LCV along with Ceres are working to remove all Cottonwood Trees from the property. The
trees themselves are a nuisance and they do not help the environment. They are known to take water from the grass
and do not allow other plants to grow. The removal, stump grinding and the disposal will promote water
conservation going forward for the property. Now that these trees are gone, the grass should grow stronger and we
will be able to reduce our overall water use around the property. Lastly,we've had issues in heavy wind storms of
these trees blowing over due to their size and structure.
Mr.Murray stated that the plan with Ceres was to remove all the cottonwood trees form the Lake Creek
Village property. There were over 80 trees that would be removed.The residents had been notified. Removal of
the trees was to promote water conservation.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve the agreement for the services between Lake Creek Village
LLC and Ceres Design&Arborscape, LLC DBA Ceres Landcare.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
2. Eagle County Housing&Development Authority Housing update
Kim Bell Williams,Housing
Executive Summary: The Eagle County Housing&Development Authority shall provide updates on the Lake
Creek Village Apartment project completion, annual update to the Administration Procedures of the Eagle County
Affordable Housing Guidelines(action needed), down payment assistance program summaries to date, sales at The
Valley Home Store, Eagle Ranch Apartment status update,progress on public-private partnerships with 6 West
Apartments, Spring Creek Apartments and Fox Hollow, and 2019 Advisory Committee meeting dates.
Kim Bell Williams, Housing Director, introduced the Housing team. Tori Franks -Real Estate&
Development Manager,Daniel Murray-Portfolio Manager,William Wright-Maintenance Supervisor, and Matt
Andrews—Property Manager.
Mr.Murray stated that there were 270 units in Edwards at the Lake Creek Village Apartments. He spoke
about the projects that were completed on the property over the year. He spoke about the Riverview Apartments.
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There were 72 units in Eagle Vail and a 5 to7 year waitlist. The building received new roofs and interior
renovations were proposed for the upcoming year.
Mr.Andrews spoke about the Golden Eagle& Seniors on Broadway properties. There were 50 units in
Eagle and a 5 tol 0 year waitlist. There were no major projects proposed for the properties.
Ms. Franks reviewed the Housing Guideline updates and administrative procedures.
Ms. Bell Williams noted that the tables in the Housing Guidelines were all updated annually.
Chairman Chandler-Henry did not believe the 1%transfer fee was a deterrent for second home owners.
Commissioner McQueeney believed there should be a price cap on certain properties.
Commissioner Ryan requested a review of other areas and how this issue was addressed for non-eligible
buyers.
Ms. Bell Williams reviewed the Down Payment Assistance program and CDOH Fund loans.
Ms. Franks stated that there were 41 loans recorded this year. These loans assisted homebuyers in
purchasing units in every community in Eagle County. This fund was still well funded. Since 2015 CDOH had
provided 23 HFH loans.
Elyse Howard,Development Director for Habitat for Humanity spoke. She believed the work being done
in partnership with the county for families in the community was important. Without the Down Payment
Assistance program, it would be difficult for some families to meet certain requirements and purchase a home.
Commissioner Ryan thanked Habitat for Humanity for their partnership and making such great
contributions.
Ms. Frank spoke about the Employee Home Ownership Program. In 2018,two loans were approved.
Ms. Bell Williams spoke about the program and asked for input from the board as to whether there were
other areas this fund could be used. She spoke about the Valley Home Store,the partners, deed restricted resales,
and the home buyer classes offered by the Home Store.
Ms. Frank provided an update on the Miller Ranch sales. The average sale price was $324,458. She spoke
about an upcoming development east of Castle Peak Senior Care Facility. The groundbreaking for the workforce
housing was spring of 2019.
Ms.Bell Williams reviewed the partnerships with 6 West Apartments, Spring Creek Apartments, and Fox
Hollow and the potential for additional resident occupied units,deed restricted units and price-capped units.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to adjourn as the Eagle County Housing Authority and re-convene as
the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Planning Files
1. ZS-7657 Bergstreser Gunsmith Home Occupation
Kris Valdez,Planning and Richard Davies,Engineering Department
Executive Summary: The Applicant is seeking approval to operate a gunsmith business as a home occupation on
the property located at 4476 Sweetwater Road.
Ms. Valdez presented the request.The applicant was seeking a gunsmith business on his property of less
than 35 acres therefore a Special Use Permit is required. The proposal was in conformance with all the standards of
approval. Staff recommended a conditional approval.
Chairman Chandler-Henry asked the applicant if his business was up and running.
Matt Bergstreser,the applicant, stated that he still had to wait for his federal permit which could take up to
120 days.
Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed public comment, as there was none.
Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve file no.ZS-7657 incorporating staff's findings and
recommended conditions, as they meet the standards for approval of a Special Use Permit.
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Commissioner Ryan seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous.
Work Session
1. Early Head Start Work Session
Kendra Kleinschmidt,Human Services
2. Eagle County Public Health Improvement Plan
Rebecca Larson, Public Health and Environment
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