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Elkhorn Lodge

Redevelopment Proposal

 

The Community Development staff will strive to update this web page with scheduled meeting dates, application materials, revised plans, and other relevant information as it becomes available. We encourage all interested parties to check this page frequently for the most current information on this development proposal.


What is proposed?
A proposal for rezoning, subdivision, and mixed-use development (commercial and residential uses) of five parcels of land totaling approximately 63 acres, currently known as the Elkhorn Lodge property, has been submitted by Rock Castle Development Co.

The proposal envisions rezoning three parcels to CO–Commercial Outlying zoning, with the adoption of an overlay zoning district of P.U.D.-M (Planned Unit Development, Mixed Use) for the entire property. The applicant proposes to subdivide the property into 56 single-family-residential lots, 2 multi-family lots, 8 commercial/mixed-use lots, and 7 open-space outlots. The development would include trails and a bypass road connecting Highway 36 (Elm Road) to Highway 34 (West Elkhorn Avenue). The applicant also proposes to renovate the main lodge building of Elkhorn Lodge and add a new hotel wing.

Read the revised statement of intent for detailed information. Follow the underlined links below to view plans of the proposed development.

At its May 20, 2008 meeting, the Estes Valley Planning Commission voted to recommend disapproval of these applications to the Town Board of Trustees.

A public hearing before the Town Board, which will render the final decision on the rezoning request, preliminary subdivision plat, and preliminary P.U.D., is scheduled on September 23, 2008.
The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park.

If these applications are approved, it is anticipated that the applicant will submit a final subdivision plat and final P.U.D. application, which will be reviewed solely by the Town Board.

 

(All files are in .pdf format. A free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader can be obtained by using the link at the bottom of the page.)

Development Proposal:

Documents submitted for planning commission meetings held April 15 & 17, 2008:

 

Revised and additional documents submitted for planning commission meeting held May 20, 2008:

All application materials are open to the public and can been seen at the Community Development Department office in room 210, Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado.

 

What guidelines govern the development of this property?
Standards set forth in the Estes Valley Development Code govern the development of this property.

Community Development Director Bob Joseph and Town of Estes Park Planner Alison Chilcott reviewed the submitted plans for compliance with the requirements of the Estes Valley Development Code. Staff reports summarizing their review were prepared for the Estes Valley Planning Commission and Town Board of Trustees.

The Estes Valley Planning Commission is the reviewing/recommending body for the proposal. The planning commission has made a recommendation to the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees, which is the decision-making body.


Staff Reports, Affected Agencies' Comments, and Public Comment


What review of the proposal has taken place?
The Town Board held a study session regarding the annexation/development agreement and the proposed bypass road on March 7, 2008 (click here to view study session minutes).

A concept plan for development of the property was presented to the Estes Valley Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. No formal action was taken by the planning commission at this meeting.
Meeting minutes: March 18, 2008

The applicant submitted a formal rezoning request, preliminary subdivision plat, and preliminary P.U.D. #08-01 (as shown above), which were reviewed by the Estes Valley Planning Commission during public hearings on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 and Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Agenda: regular meeting held April 15, 2008
Agenda: special meeting held April 17, 2008
 Meeting minutes: April 15, 2008
Meeting minutes: April 17, 2008

The planning commission voted to continue review of these applications at the regularly scheduled meeting on May 20, 2008.

At its May 20, 2008 meeting, the Estes Valley Planning Commission voted to recommend disapproval of these applications to the Town Board of Trustees.
 Agenda: regular meeting held May 20, 2008
Meeting minutes: May 20, 2008

The Town Board study session scheduled for June 13, 2008 was cancelled.

At the Town Board meeting held June 24, 2008, the applications were continued to the July 22, 2008 Town Board meeting at the request of the applicant.

At the Town Board meeting on July 22, 2008, the applications were continued to the September 23, 2008 Town Board meeting at the request of the applicant.

 

When are public hearings scheduled for this proposal?

A public hearing before the Town Board, which will render the final decision on the rezoning request, preliminary subdivision plat, and preliminary P.U.D., is scheduled on September 23, 2008.
The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park.

If these applications are approved, it is anticipated that the applicant will submit a final subdivision plat and final P.U.D. application, which will be reviewed solely by the Town Board.

Information regarding all future review dates will be posted on this web page.

 

What if I have questions?
If you have questions about the proposal, please contact
Planner Alison Chilcott
at 970-577-3720 or follow this link to send her an email.

You may also contact
Bob Joseph, Community Development Department Director,
at 970-577-3725 or send him an email.


Would you like to comment on the proposal?
Follow this link for information on submitting your comments.


Meeting Minutes
Follow this link to view the minutes of Estes Valley Planning Commission meetings.
Follow this link for access to agendas and minutes of the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees.

 

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