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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/19/94 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 19, 1994 Present: James Johnson, Jr. George "Bud" Gates Absent: Johnnette Phillips Mary Jo Berenato Earlene Roach Commissioner Commissioner Chairman Deputy County Attorney 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: ZS-338-93, Goldsmith Private Airstrip Paul Clarkson, Planner, presented file number ZS-338-93, Goldsmith Private Airstri~. He stated this was an application for a special use permit for a private alrstrip on approximately five (5) acres. Mr. Clarkson stated the ap~lication was in order to facilitate ranch management and crop dusting operatlons. Mary Jo Berenato, Deputy County Attorney, asked if this request was denied by the previous Board of County commissioners. Mr. Clarkson answered that was correct. He read Staff findings and recommendations for the Board. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 01) The applicant shall be required to contact the airport and any surrounding traffic prior to any flight operations for current traffic and weather advisories. 02) Flight operations will be limited to 120 ~er year by the applicant and only in the two (2) aircraft referred to ln the application. The aircraft registrations numbers shall be referred to in the Resolution. Flights will be limited to daylight hours under VFR conditions only. 03) A log of flight operations shall be kept for annual Special Use Permit review. 04) If fuel is stored on-site, it shall be above ground, bermed and at least fifty (50) feet from any structure. 05) The service road shall be improved so a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle can access the site during inclement weather conditions. Mr. Clarkson stated the F.A.A. has designated this site as an emergency landing site. Terrill Knight, Knight Planning, pointed out on a plat the location of the proposed private airstrip. He stated the airstrip will only be used by the applicant but will be designated as an emergency landing strip by the F.A.A. commissioner Gates questioned condition number five (5) the upgrade of the road. Ned Goldsmith, ap~licant, stated only small planes will be able to land at this proposed site ln an emergensy situation. Discussion followed on the condltions as recommended by Staff and the emergency landing proposal. Lloyd Girard, adjacent property owner, expressed concerns with the number of allowed take offs and landings, chemical storage and crop dusting. Discussion continued on realignment of the road. Paul Clarkson suggested the Board table this matter to allow the F.A.A. to approve the realignment of the road. Commissioner Gates moved to table file number ZS-338-93, Goldsmith Private Airstrip to May 3, 1994, to allow time for approval of the road realignment by the F.A.A. 1 Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. In discussion, Mike Lederhouse, Eagle Valley pilots Association, spoke in favor of the proposal. Ken Norman, Eagle Valley pilots Association, spoke in favor of the project. Mary- Jo Girard, adjacent property owner, spoke in opposition to the applicatlon. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson called for the question on the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Chairman Phillips was out of town at this hearing. PD-231-94-F, Creamery Gulch Ranch II Paul Clarkson presented file number PD-231-94-F, Creamery Gulch Ranch II. He stated this is a final plat application for thirty (30) dwelling units on twenty (20) lots on a 143 acre parcel. He stated all conditions have been met. Staff recommended this final plat be approved. Commissioner Gates moved to approve file number PD-231-94-F, Creamery- Gulch Ranch II, incorporating Staff findings & recommendations in the motlon. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. ZS-244-94, Kodiak Park commissioner Gates moved to table file number ZS-244-94, Kodiak Park, Tree Nursery, to 1:30 p.m. today. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. PD-139-94-F1, Arrowhead at Vail Sid Fox, Planning Manager, PD-139-94-F1, Arrowhead at Vail, Lot 13, Filing 13, the Pinons. He stated lots 16, 17, 18 and 19 are duplex lots and lot 20 is a single family lot. Mr. Fox stated there is only one issue which is the school land dedication fees. He informed the Board Staff had received a letter from the School District indicating a meeting has been scheduled to work out the fees, therefore the file need not be held up. Rich McCUtcheon, applicant, spoke concerning the school land dedication fees. He stated they are willin;1 to do whatever it takes to resolve the issue and will pay the fees or glve land in lieu of the fees. Jack Berga, RE-50-J School District, stated the School District will require land rather than cash. commissioner Gates moved to adjourn into an "Executive Session" to discuss legal matters. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote declared unanimous. The Board reconvened from the "Executive Session". Commissioner Gates moved to approve file number PD-139-94-F1, Arrowhead at Vail, Lot 13, Filing 13, The Pinons. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. ZS-343-94, Rocky MOuntain Natural Gas Six Fox presented file number ZS-343-94, Rocky Mountain Natural Gas. He stated this is a request for a S~ecial Use Permit to construct a 12 inch steel natural gas transmission pl~eline to help satisfy the increasing demand for natural ;1as in growing conmuruties along the 1-70 corridor. He stated the applicatlon has been through the Federal review process and a Special Use Permit has been issued by the Bureau of Land Management. Mr. Fox stated the US Forest Service has issued a statement finding there is no significant impacts. Mr. Fox continued to review agency comments. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 01) The applicant shall construct and operate the pipeline in accordance with all applicable County, State and Federal Regulations and permits. 02) The seed and mulch used in revegetation shall be certified weed free. 03) All construction staging areas shall be designed to contain incidental and accidental fuel and lubricant spills. 04) Prior to final a~proval of the Resolution by the Board of County commissioners, the appllcant shall provide acceptable collateral submitted in the amount of $8,000.00 for revegetation of private lands. The Planning Commission recorrmended approval with the conditions recommended by Staff. Mary Jo Berenato questioned the $8,000.00 reclamation plan. Mr. Fox stated that amount is based on the amount of public land which will be disturbed and costs to revegetate. Larry Corday, representing the applicant, stated those figures were derived from past experiences. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson asked if the same contractor will revegetate private and public lands. Mr. Corday stated the same contractor will revegetate both parcels. Discussion continued on the revegetation of public and private lands. Commissioner Gates moved to approve file number ZS-343-94, Rocky Mountain Natural Gas, incorporating Staff findings and recorrmendations. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Conmissioners the vote was declared unanimous. SM-763-93-AF, Mid-Valley Business Center Pattie Haefeli, Planning Technician, ~resented file number SM-763-93-AF, Mid-Valley Business Center. She stated thlS application is for the purpase of vacating an internal lot line, thus creating a new building envelope. Staff recommended approval. Corrmissioner Gates moved to approve file number SM-763-93-AF, Mid-Valley Business Center, amended final plat vacating a lot line. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting conmissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Agreement, Mountain Lube, Inc. Mary Jo Berenato presented a Construction Improvements Agreement for Mountain Lube, Inc., in the amount of $30,163.00. She stated the County is requestin;1 revegetation and the letter of credit has been submitted. comrrussioner Gates moved to approve the Construction Improvements Agreement for Mountain Lube, Inc. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Plat & Resolution Signing Pattie Haefeli presented final plat, file number SM-901-94, Sagewood Townhomes, resubdi vision of lots 2 & 3. Staff recommended approval. commissioner Gates moved to approve final plat, file number SM-901-94, Sagewood Townhomes, resubdivision of lots 2 & 3, incorporating Staff findings and recommendations. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Pattie Haefeli presented final plat, file number SM-903-94, Saddle Ridge Villas, resubdivision of Lot 15B, Block 2, Tract A. Staff recommended approval. commissioner Gates moved to approve file number SM-903-94, Saddle Ridge Villas, resubdivision of Lot 15B, Block 2, Tract A, incorporating Staff findings and recommendations. 3 Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Pattie Haefeli presented final plat, file number SM-905-94, River Forge Townhomes, resubdivision of 1.513 acre parcel for six duplexes. Staff recommended approval. corrmissioner Gates moved to approve file number SM-905-94, River Forge Townhomes, resubdivision of 1.513 acre parcel for six duplexes. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Ellie Caryl, Planner, presented Resolution 94-53, file number ZS-341-93, US West New Vector, Wolcott Telecorrmunications Facility. Corrmissioner Gates moved to approve Resolution 94-53, file number ZS- 341-93, US West New Vector, Wolcott Telecorrmunications Facility. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. ZS-344-94, Kodiak Park Paul Clarkson presented file number ZS-344-94, Kodiak Park. He stated this was a Special Use Permit for a nursery on Parcel A. He reviewed Staffs concerns and read Staff findings for the Board. Staff reconrnended approval with the following conditions: 01) All structures shall meet the 200 foot setback. 02) The sign shall be limited to 30 square feet, meet the height setback calculation and clear vision area requirements and shall not be illuminated. A sign permit shall be required. 03) There shall be a minimum 50 foot radii on the returns at each of the access points and the approaches shall be 25 feet wide with the rest of the road graveled to a 20 foot minimum width. The approaches shall be a minimum of 50 feet in length and shall be ~aved. The County Engineer shall approve all construction plans as well as lnspect such construction. Magnesium chloride shall be applied as needed for dust control. 04) The applicant shall demonstrate to the County Engineer'S satisfaction that a COOT access permit either exists or is being applied for and will be issued or is not needed. 05) The applicant will provide a left turn slot on Blue Ridge Lane. 06) The wholesale/retail business area shall be clustered as close to the North end of the parcel as possible. 07) The nursery office and storage building shall be restricted to a single story 1, 000 square foot structure and all equipment shall be screened from view from Highway 82. 08) The number of greenhouses shall be restricted to the 3 shown on the site plan and shall be placed as far to the north end of the parcel as possible. 09) Safety and security lightin;1 shall be restricted to no more than one light pole in the wholesalejretal1 area. It shall be of downcast type that does not project beyond the horizontal nor exceed the height of the facia or roof line of the building or 12 feet, whichever is less, and shall not exceed 5,000 lumens. Ground and building mounted architectural lighting is acceptable provided that no lights cast glare on adjacent properties, rights-Of-war or into the night sky. 10 This Special Use Permit is conditioned upon approval of the Kodiak Park Final Plat and associated ~ublic improvement plans. The Roaring Fork Planning Corrmisslon recommended approval with the same conditions as Staff with a difference in number 9 as follows: 09) Safety and security lighting shall be restricted to no more than (3) light poles of low pressure sodium lamps. They shall be of a downcast t~e that do not project beyond the horizontal nor exceed the height of the facla or roof line of any building, or 12 feet whichever is less, and shall not exceed 5,000 lumens. Greenhouse lights are limited to that needed for plant growth at night. Ground and building mounted architectural lightin;1 is acceptable provided that no lights cast glare on adjacent propertles, rights-of-way or into the night sky. Ken Long, representlng the applicant, stated the applicant would request the three light poles as recorrmended by the Planning Conmission. He stated 4 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EAGLE, COLORADO RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FORM 50 HOECKEL'S 387869 the applicant does agree with Staff on all other conditions. Bob Loeffler, Ass't. County Attorney, asked where the three lights were going to be installed. Mr. Long stated one light would be at the parking lot and one light between each of the buildings. Phil Scott, Engineering Technician, s~oke to condition number four (4). Commissioner Gates moved to approve flle number ZS-344-94, Kodiak Park, incorporating Staff findings and recommendations, with changes as follows: 04) The Special Use Permit will not be denied if the COOT access permit is not obtained. Traffic flow can be satisfactorily handled with the turn around. 07) Landsca~ing shall be provided if found to be necessary. 09) Three 11ght poles shall be permitted, 5,000 lumens only. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson seconded the motion. Of the two voting Commissioners the vote was declared unanimous. Earth Day Poster Contest Ray Merry, Environmental Health Officer stated the next item on the agenda was the Earth Day Poster Contest winners. Commissioner Gates presented the awards for the third place winners as follows: Tim Kitchell, Meadow Mountain Elementary School Sara Kedrowski, Meadow Mountain Elementary School John Thatcher, Gypsum Elementary School Derrick Lopez, Eagle Valley Elementary School Taylor Janes, Vail Mountain School Will Daly, Vail Mountain School Morgan King, Red Sandstone Elementary School Helen McAuley Reid, Edwards Elementary School. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson presented the awards for the second place winners as follows: Kelly Buster, Meadow Mountain Elementary School Jennlfer Sandoval, Gypsum Elementary School Lindsay Hallman, Gypsum Elementary School Erin Kelly, Eagle Valley Elementary George Streeter, Vail Mountain School Kyrstin Pull, Red Sandstone Elementary School Brian Sheaffer, Edwards Elementary School. Commissioner Gates presented the awards for the first place winners as follows: Daniel Salvesen, Meadow Mountain Elementary School Brandon Schwartz, Gypsum Elementary School Luke Lemon, Eagle Valley Elementary School McClain Warren, Vail Mountain School Meghan Guida, Red Sandstone Elementary School Shannon Appleby, Red Sandstone Elementary School Kimberlee Graef, Edwards Elementary School. Chairman Pro-tem Johnson presented the awards for the overall winners as follows: Shannon Appleby, Red Sandstone Elementary, received $25.00, overall third place. Meghan Guide, Red Sandstone Elementary, received $30.00, overall second place. ,Luke Lemon, Eagle Valley Elementary School, received $50.00, overall flrst place. Daniel Salvesen, Meadow Mountain Elementary School, received $50.00 cash, a 1993 un-circulated coin set, overall grand prize winner. 5 The Board of County commissioners drew for door prizes and pictures were taken. There being no further business to be brought before the Board the meeting was adjourned until April 25, 1994. ~-- Attest: ~ Cer toteBoa~ ~frfry ~~ 6