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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 06/16/20 PUBLIC HEARING June 16, 2020 Present: Kathy Chandler-Henry Chairman Matt Scherr Commissioner Jeanne McQueeney Commissioner Kelley Collier Deputy County Manager Holly Strablizky Assistant 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: COVID-19 Update Birch Barron,Eagle County Emergency Manager,presented the weekly COVID-19 Performance Indicator. The local disease spread threats was identified as"Cautious." Fifty four percent of the new cases in the past fifteen days were identified in contact tracing. There were 22 new cases over the past 10 days. Hospital visits and new cases remained controllable. Colorado was looking good compared to some states. Internationally, South America was getting hit hard. The county would be moving into the"Black Diamond Phase"beginning June 22. The biggest change was increasing group gatherings from 50 to 250. The new phase still encouraged mask use and distancing. As the county awaited an approval of the next phase,the community needed to step up and understand what was required of them. • Commissioner McQueeney stated that she was impressed with the Public Health team and the public. Commissioner Scherr stated the county was trying to allow activity and still balance the risk. Mr. Barron stated that they had an eye on the new school year and winter ski season. The summer was an opportunity to learn. Commissioner Updates Commissioner Scherr reminded everyone that ballots had been mailed out for the Colorado Primary Election. Unaffiliated voters who received both major party ballots should only vote one. There were various drop-off locations throughout the county or ballots could be mailed,they just needed to be received by 7:00 p.m., June 30th. Commissioner McQueeney spoke about Bill 14-27, which would be put before voters in November regarding a request to fund both preschool and housing. More details will come prior to the election. Chairman Chandler-Henry gave a shout out to Jenny Leonetti. Jenny was awarded the Volunteer Manager Excellence Award by the CSU Extension Western Region.The award to given to the candidate with the most demonstrated excellence in volunteer management and promotion. She thanked Jenny for all her work and believed the county was lucky to have staff of this caliber. County Manager Updates Kelley Collier also gave a shout out to Jenny Leonetti. Anyone interested in any of the 4-H happenings could check out the Eagle County website. Ms. Collier also stated that the county was waiting to hear on a variance to the state public health order. If people were interested in hearing about what was happening in the rest of the state,they could check out COVID19.colorado.gov to provide feedback on the rest of the state's plan. 1 06/16/2020 Consent Agenda 1. Agreement Between Eagle County and Comcast Cable- Second Reading Holly Strablizky,Attorney's Office 2. Comcast Letter Agreement- Second Reading Holly Strablizky,Attorney's Office 3. First Amendment to Agreement Between Eagle County Public Health and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for Healthy Housing Grant(HDGP) Rebecca Larson/Danielle Lettice,Public Health Commissioner Scherr moved to approve the Consent Agenda for June 16, 2020,as presented. Commissioner McQueeney seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Constituent Input Chairman Chandler-Henry opened and closed constituent input, as there was none. Business Items 1. The Board of County Commissioners will meet as necessary to review and take action on any issues related to the COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency. Planning File - Eagle County Room 1. ZS-009001-2019 Walking Mountains Science Center- Sweetwater Campus(Second Hearing) Kris Valdez, Community Development Executive Summary: The applicant requests approval for a resort recreational facility on the property located at 776 Sweetwater Road. The proposal consists of year-round day and overnight camps as well as up to two special events each year with up to 300 attendees. The camp and special events would be operated by Walking Mountains Science School. Project Name: Walking Mountains Science Center-Sweetwater Campus File No.: ZS-009001-2019 Location: 776 Sweetwater Road Owner: Walking Mountains Science Center Applicant: Walking Mountains Science Center,Markian Feduschak Representative: Stephanie Lord-Johnson,Berglund Architects Staff Planner: Kris Valdez, Senior Planner,MURP,AICP Staff Engineer: Rickie Davies, Senior Staff Engineer,P.E.,PTOE County Attorney: Holly Strablizky Recommendation: Approval with Conditions Chairman Chandler-Henry stated that there was a presentation last week on the file. 2 06/16/2020 Ms.Valdez stated that at this time the board would review any public comment, however,there was no public comment received. She presented the board's options and the proposed conditions. Chairman Chandler-Henry asked Ms.Valdez to review the Planning Commission's findings. Ms.Valdez stated that the Planning Commission voted unanimously for approval. Commissioner Scherr believed the file was straight forward and met all the standards. Commissioner McQueeney believed that in terms of the standards it was the goal/mission of Walking Mountain and what they planned to do and what Walking Mountains was all about. She believed the standards had been met and the proposal was in line with the other surrounding uses. Chairman Chandler-Henry concurred with her fellow commissioners. Commissioner McQueeney moved to approve File No.ZS-9001, incorporating staff's findings and recommended conditions,because the application,as conditioned,meets the standards for approval of a Special Use Permit. Commissioner Scherr seconded the motion. The vote was declared unanimous. Work Session - Holy Cross Room/Virtual 1. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Herd Management Plan Update C�PGIE tpV',�` There being no further business be Is, , 1 e meeting w.. adjourned until June 23 2020. cote.' Attes /�/ le to the Board Chairman 3 06/16/2020