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HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.work.session.07222003MINUTES OF BOCC WORK SESSION JULY 22, 2003 ~. MINUTES OF WORK SESSION APPROVED BY BOCC Date: July 22, 2003 Meeting Start Time: 11:0E(~ ~'"'~- ~ 3 Commissioners present: Commissioners not present: X Jack Hatfield [] Jack Hatfield X Dorothea Fat-Ns [] Dorothea Farris X Michael Ireland [] Michael Ireland X Shellie Roy [] Shellie Roy [] Patti Clapper X Patti Clapper (vacation) WORK SESSION ITEM: Prep lbr Joint Meeting with Planning and Zoning Commission, Cindy Houben STAFF DIRECTION: Lance Clarke provided an overview of thc list of code amendments that the Board had identified as priorities. He reviewed the items set 1hr the P&Z meeting that include AH-3 and 500-acrc exemption to include deed restriction. Discussion ensued regarding the preclusion o[' flu'thor development on 5004- acre parcels with thc deed restriction. Commissioners Farris and Roy raised issues of allowing dcvelopmcnt to be broken up fbr family structures. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Ireland stated a prefercncc that 500 acres allows 15,000 square feet of'development that can be split up to four units. Commissioner Hatfield objected to thc ability to create up to four units and stated his preference [br one large unit to preserve the most land with the least amount of impacts. Discussion ensued regarding the applicability of the amendment under the following conditions: pulling a building permit, 35-acre subdivisions, GMQS exemption from process or zoning. Commissioner Ireland stated his support of the ability to impose a change of general applicability and the impact of one large home versus several smaller homes. The Board agreed to proceed with the proposed amendment with staff's proposed language change regarding subdivision and development. The Board further directed staff to consider a future amendment of breaking up the 15,000 square feet utilizing TDRs rather than a GMQS exemption. Commissioner Farris inquired about making the same requirement for 160-acre parcels as 500-acre parccls. Discussion ensucd and the Board asked staff to explore the use of TDRs for exemption on 500-acre parcels. Commissioner Roy stated it was her desire for the ability to develop multiple units to be considered as one development and that it does not create additional development rights. She inquired about the use of TDRs creating a separate development right. Staff will bring this back further discussion. Discussion moved to the AH-3 issue. Mr. Clarke stated that this issue has stalled with the Planning and Zoning Commission. He clarified that this amendment would preclude the development of affordable housing communities outside the urban growth boundaries. Discussion ensued regarding policy language. Commissioner Roy raised the issue of allowing affordable housing to preserve ranches. Discussion ensued. WORK SESSION ITEM: Emissions Program Discussion, Miles Stotts STAFF DIRECTION: Ms. Block updated the Board with recent information regarding the program. The Fort Collins/Greeley program will discontinue in 2004 and Colorado Springs will discontinue in 2005 as they have met their air quality requirements. This will impact the ability of the State to continue the program and they have stated their support of the program through January of 2005. Discussion ensued about potential program changes. Staff indicated that the State will decide the fate of the other programs in September and if it is not continued, the county should consider phasing the program out. Tom Dunlop, as Public Health Advocate, stated a desire to see the Board support the program through 2005 and cited success of the program. He further stated that as technology develops, there might be opportunities for other efforts in this area. Commissioner Farris stated her desire to bring attention to this matter as a statewide issue of concern. Discussion ensued. The Board directed staff to draft a letter of support for consideration at the State meeting in September. Commissioner Ireland suggested that the County consider a partial refund for those who successfully pass on their second test and consider a request to the City to issue permits only to vehicles that have been tested. '['he Board concurred. WORK SESSION ITEM: NWCCOG Members Needs Survey, Debbie Quinn STAFF DIRECTION: The Board identified priorities in response to the survey. Regional priorities: land resource management, health care, workforce housing, water quality/quantity Town/Counties: economic sustainability, TABOR/Gallagher, workforce housing, transportation Services: watershed services, community surveys, demographic data clearinghouse, research services and grant application assistance. Discussion ensued regarding the benefits of membership and dues. WORK SESSION ITEM: Citizen Grant Review Committee Interviews STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Bruce Fretz 2. Barbara French 3. Lani Shaw 4. Jeff Bowman The Board directed appointment of Lani Shaw and Bruce Fretz. WORK SESSION ITEM: Stillwatcr Update, Troy Rayburn STAFF DIRECTION: Discussion ensued regarding the allocation of units and categories. Commissioner Roy suggested that the number o f units assigned by categories be assigned only after the lottery. She expressed concern about excluding certain categories and suggested that staff look at a hypothetical lottery to determine if this concept can be applied. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Hatfield stated his disagreement with the inclusion of'categories 6 and 7 and supports the staff recommendation of alternative A. Commissioner Farris supported Scenario A. Commissioner Roy requested category 5 be included. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Ireland supported Scenario A with one one-bedroom unit as a category 5. The Board agreed to an April start date. WORK SESSION ITEM: Memos of Interest STAFF DIRECTION: None. WORK SESSION ITEM: Future Agendas/Agenda Requests STAFF DIRECTION: 1. The Board was notified of County Manger vacation schedule July 30th through August 12th. 2. Reminder- August 5th Mclrmis staff meeting. 3. Reminder August 14th 10:30 am Lewis/Little Cloud special meeting-- staff will work with the Chair on time limits. WORK SESSION ITEM: Opcn Discussion STAFF DIRECTION: 1. Sandy Moore and Thomasville/Sorenson Update - Board was apprised Environmental Health staff action on these matters. 2. AVH annexation. Discussion ensued and Commissioner Hatfield will contact AVH Board President John Sarpa for work session. 3. RFTA trail construction - Commissioner Farris discussed the priority of completing the trail to Glenwood Springs and the trail would only go on the rail bed where it is not in conflict with the rail alibmment or that there are physical/terrain challenges. The Board supported this position and directed a letter to that effect. z. Lime Kilm Proj~ct Update - part t~f'project update in August. Board asked that staffto notify caucus chai~' of delay due to issues with property owner. 5. ,City request for Main St/Galena COWOP representative. Board directed Brian Pettet to participate irt the COWOP/bt the County. 6. Commissioner Ireland posting mileage on the Rio Grande Trail lbr safety purposes and sign the Odcn property that it is not the entrance to the Hunter Creek Trail. The Board identified issues for thc upcoming meeting with Rcp. Mclnnis - Healthy Forest Initiative, RS2477, Referendum A (Board directed a letter of thanks), PILT, Head Start Program, TSA fi~nding and transit funding. 8. Board directed a letter to Mark Udall in support o£his proposed amendments. 9. USFS survey Commissioner Fanis requested staff to usc appropriate public relations tools to promote the ongoing trail user SUlwey. Board concurred. Adjourned at: 4:50 pm. Prepared by: -, Rcspcctt'ully submittcd: H[lary Flet¢~r Smith, County Manager Silvia Davis, Clerk and Recorder