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The Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Commission June 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM Commission Members and Staff will meet at the Airport Conference Room. The public is encouraged to join the meeting virtually via Zoom. The public can join the meeting using the Zoom information below. To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Hearings you may connect to the video conference. Conferencing Access Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85826686080 Listen via phone at 1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 858 2668 6080 Passcode: BuenaVista AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Adoption V. Approval of Minutes – June 1, 2022 VI. Public Comment VII. New Business 1. 3-Mile Plan Discussion – updates to MSA & ADG maps and vision statements VIII. Staff/Commission Interaction IX. Adjournment This Agenda was Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov on June 13, 2022  The Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Commission July 6th, 2022 at 7:00 PM Commission Members and Staff will meet at the Airport Conference Room. The public is encouraged to join the meeting virtually via Zoom. The public can join the meeting using the Zoom information below. To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Hearings you may connect to the video conference. Conferencing Access Information: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85826686080 Listen via phone at 1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 858 2668 6080 Passcode: BuenaVista AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Agenda Adoption V. Approval of Minutes – June 15, 2022 VI. Public Comment VII. New Business 1. UDC Amendment – Complaints and violations regarding Home Occupations – Code Enforcement Officer, Grant Bryans VIII. Staff/Commission Interaction IX. Adjournment This Agenda was Posted at Buena Vista Town Hall and www.buenavistaco.gov on June 13, 2022  Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Buena Vista Planning and Zoning Commission June 1, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at the Community Center by Chair Preston Larimer. Also present were Vice-Chair Lynn Schultz-Writsel, Commissioners Tony LaGreca, Craig Brown, Blake Bennetts, and Tom Brown. Staff Present: Planning Director Joseph Teipel and Planning Technician Doug Tart. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Larimer led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Tart proceeded with the roll call and declared a quorum. AGENDA ADOPTION Commissioner Larimer called for approval of the agenda. Commissioner LaGreca motioned to adopt the agenda as presented, Motion #1 seconded by Commissioner Schultz-Writsel. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Craig Brown motioned for approval of the June 1, 2022 minutes as amended. Motion #2 was seconded by Commissioner LaGreca. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments opened at 7:03 pm. With no comments, public comment was closed at 7:03 pm. NEW BUSINESS The first public hearing was for a Special Use Permit for a short-term rental at 637 E. Main St. The applicant, Dr. Edward Carriere, briefly spoke about his plan to use the home as a short-term rental while figuring out a long-term development plan for the property. Tart presented on behalf of staff. The house proposed to be used as an STR currently exists as a non- conforming structure in the MU-MS (Mixed-Use Main Street) zone district and was purchased by the applicant in November 2020. All short-term rentals in the MU-MS zone district require a Special Use Permit. Tart explained that 637 E. Main St. currently consists of a single-family dwelling on 3 platted old town lots. With consideration to the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, Town would like to see this property be developed in the future in conformance to the standards of the UDC. Therefore, staff proposed a time limit of 3 years for the Special Use Permit, after which it would need to be reapproved for the property owner to obtain a new short-term rental license. After discussions with Public Works, because of the lack of sidewalk design for Block 23, staff is not asking for the installation of or fee-in-lieu for sidewalks. Citing compliance with the UDC and the 2015 Comprehensive Plan, staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the Special Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. The Owner shall instruct all visitors and tenants that overnight parking is not allowed on East Main Street in its rental materials, and make it known to it tenants that any vehicles parked overnight on East Main Street may be towed at the owner’s expenses. 2. The Owner shall obtain and maintain both a short-term rental license and business license prior to and during its use as a short-term rental. 3. The Owner shall provide a written snow removal plan that complies with the Town's snow removal requirements listed in the Municipal Code to Code Enforcement within 30 days of the Commission’s approval. 4. The Special Use Permit shall expire in three (3) years from the date approval. At that time, the Special Use Permit would need to be renewed as a new application at a public hearing in front of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon renewal of the Special Use Permit, the Owner may be responsible for any public improvements, including but not limited to sidewalk installation on both E. Main St. and Evans St. 5. The Owner shall maintain the landscaping per Section 7-73 of the Buena Vista Municipal Code. Due to the fact that the property will not have sidewalks installed, Tart explained that condition #3 should be removed as a condition of approval should the Special Use Permit be approved. Commissioner LaGreca motioned for approval of the Special Use Permit with the removal of condition #3 and changing the Resolution number included in the packet from “Resolution No. 03” to “Resolution No. 05.” Motion #3 was seconded by Chair Larimer. Motion unanimously approved. The second public hearing was for a Major Site plan for 18 long-term rental apartments and 4 office uses using stacked shipping containers at 326 E. Arkansas St, to be known as BV Basecamp. The applicant, Jerry Champlin of BV Basecamp LLC, presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Champlin stated that his original intention was to create a hotel/short-term rental use, but after conversations with Town staff, it was clear that the Town was in significant need of local workforce housing and market-rate rentals. Teipel presented the staff report for the Major Site Plan. An application for a Minor Subdivision to consolidate lots 9 thru 13 was also included with the Major Site Plan application. The Site Plan procedures set forth in the UDC provide a major site plan review process for the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate. The Public Improvements Agreement will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees. The property is located within the MU-2 zone district – multifamily residential and accessory office/personal service uses are both permitted-by-right uses in this zone district. It is surrounded by residential uses, with a multifamily use on the adjacent property to the east. Teipel explained that because the applicant is not seeking financial contributions from the Town for this project, there are no deed restrictions or similar legally binding methods proposed to assure the development maintains affordable long-term rentals. The existing single-family dwelling is currently licensed as a short-term rental and is subject to the Town’s regulations and limits pertaining to short-term rentals. Commissioner Bennetts asked the applicant what the proposed timeframe is for the completion of the development. Champlin stated that they expect to have construction completed in approximately 1 year. Staff has recommended that the Planning and Zoning approve the Major Site Plan as presented with the following 9 conditions: 1. The Site Plan is subject to approval of a minor subdivision, the civil plans, and an approved public improvement agreement with the Town. 2. Fees-in-lieu payments are required for this Site Plan as follows: • An Open Space, Parks and Trails fee-in-lieu of dedication will be collected at the time of recordation of the minor subdivision plat. • A Water Rights Dedication fee-in-lieu of dedication will be collected at the time of recordation of the minor subdivision plat. • A Public-School Site Dedication fee-in-lieu will be required for each new residential unit at the time of building permit. 3. Any remaining review comments by referral agencies that remain outstanding at the time of this public hearing shall be addressed prior to final approval of the Site Plan. 4. The proposed uses for purposes of this site plan are long-term multifamily residential and accessory office/personal services uses. Any changes to those proposed uses will be subject to all applicable Town regulations at that time and any changes to those uses must be approved by the Town prior to those uses being permitted on the property. Should any proposed use require a special use permit, approval will need to be obtained prior to those uses occurring. The Town does not guarantee approval of any special use permit. 5. The Site Plan shall be corrected for any building code requirements. Prior to a Certificate of Occupancy, all corrected drawings shall be digitally submitted to the Town for its records, including any changes affecting the approved Site Plan drawings. 6. Prior to building permit being issued, the Owner shall execute a Public Improvements Agreement with the Town for the public improvements required by this approval. 7. Prior to any vertical construction, all infiltration galleries and detention facilities must be installed and inspected by the Town. 8. Prior to the installation of any sign(s) or any change of sign face, the Owner or tenant must obtain a sign permit in accordance with the applicable provision of the Code. 9. Prior to the installation of any fences, the Owner or tenant must obtain a fence permit in accordance with the applicable provision of the Code. Commissioner LaGreca motioned for the approval of the Special Use Permit with the conditions as outlined in the staff report, and with the updating of the Resolution number from “Resolution No. 4” to “Resolution No. 5”. Motion #4 was seconded by Commissioner Craig Brown. Motion unanimously approved. STAFF / COMMISSION INTERACTION Teipel stated that the next meeting, June 15, would be a discussion regarding the 3-mile plan and proposed changes to the Areas of Desired Growth and Municipal Services area maps. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Bennetts motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Chair Larimer seconded. Motion #4 was unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted: Preston Larimer, Chair Doug Tart, Planning Technician Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 2022 [INSERT UPDATED 2022 3-MILE BUFFER MAP IMAGE] I. Introduction This document constitutes the Three-Mile Plan (“Plan”) for the Town of Buena Vista, as required by and in conformance with Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.). a. Statutory Requirements In 1987, the Colorado legislature amended state statutes relating to municipal annexations. The change restricts annexations from extending from a municipal boundary any more than three miles in any given year. State statutes also require that municipalities have in place a Plan that generally describes potential future growth within three miles of the municipal boundary and that the Plan be updated at least annually. Colorado Revised Statute C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e) defines the plan as a document that generally describes the proposed: Location, character, and extent of streets, subways, bridges, waterways, waterfronts, parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, aviation fields, other public ways, grounds, open spaces, public utilities, and terminals for water, light, sanitation, transportation, and power to be provided by the municipality and the proposed land uses for the area. The Plan is required by the State Statutes to be updated on at least an annual basis. b. Town Intent The plan addresses land within three miles of the current boundaries of the Town limits in unincorporated Chaffee County. The Plan briefly describes existing conditions as well as general considerations in the event of future annexation. The Planand does not seek to duplicate existing planning efforts that more thoroughly characterize extraterritorial areas. Instead, this document references existing plans or policies that have been adopted by the Town, Chaffee County or other entities. In addition to the factual description of existing conditions, the Plan lays forth a vision statement for the Areas of Desired Growth (ADGs). This vision statement seeks to guide the types of development that may be proposed for each area into the future. This is a living and public document which should evolve based on new development, changes in Town, as well as community values and priorities. This Plan should be a land use and growth reference document in future Comprehensive Plans as it can evolve with the community through change unlike a static comp plan which is generally only updated every 5-10 years. The Three-Mile Plan does not assume, propose, or guarantee that any property within three miles will be annexed by the Town. The process for annexation is extensive and is regulated by the requirements of C.R.S. Title 31, Article 12. This plan does not propose specific improvements or land uses for extraterritorial areas; if annexation is considered in the future, a more detailed analysis, including an Annexation Impact Report for properties over ten acres in size, will be required. Any development that occurs within town limits or outside of town limits with an annexation agreement including those with an extraterritorial water allocation from Town, must be analyzed with an eye toward water consumption and availability. It must be determined that the Town has sufficient future water supplies to service any potential future development within the 3-Mile Growth Area, the Area of Desired Growth, or the Municipal Services Area. Town may will require that any connection to the Buena Vista municipal water system must be accompanied by water rights, a secured and useful water allocation from another water provider that seamlessly can be used within town limits, or a cash-in-lieu fee. c. Summary of Changes 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 2  The Three-Mile Plan was last approved by the Board of Trustees on December 148, 20210. The plan has been updated to better reflect the state statutes requirements and improve overall usability of the documentInter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town and the County which governs joint planning and Town’s ability control certain land use applications in the County through the use of pre-annexation agreements (See Appendix A for full IGA). These changes affect both the ADG and MSA descriptions and maps. In addition, the numbering of the ADGs has been changed to be more ordered. . The 2021 areas of desired growth have been modified since last year to include the addition of Area 11 – The Chicago Ranch Area. See page 15. Staff also has a Municipal Services Area (MSA) Map indicating areas where the Town will be able to serve with water infrastructure in a faster manner, since those areas are closer to connecting to the Town’s current water mains and Buena Vista Sanitation District’s sanitary sewer lines. In addition to water mains, roads are more readily able to connect to the existing Town’s road network. The Town and County recently completed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to address how such properties outside the current Town limits develop, should they develop either under jurisdiction of the County or the Town. The MSA map is included in the attached maps for this plan. Areas within the MSA may not be desired for annexation, if there are no associated water rights that come to the Town to offset any water demands of those areas to be developed. The Town will proactively consider lands within the MSA if water rights are brought to help the Town serve the resulting development and its existing citizens within town limits.Increased detail related to the Town’s water system, Buena Vista Sanitation District’s system, and the Town’s water pressure zones have been added as an additional map as they relate to the MSAs. Area 10 from the 2021 3-Mile Plan has been deleted due to a more accurate understanding of the fact that Town owns the majority of the corresponding land, not BLM. Area 7 from the 2021 3-Mile Plan has been split into two areas (areas 2 and 3 in the 2022 plan) to better reflect the nuances of vision between Town-adjacent land and non-Town-adjacent land. Area 8 in the 2022 Plan (Area 1 in the 2021 3-Mile Plan) has been expanded to encompass land immediately to the West of County Road 319 and South of Colorado Center PUD. d. Definitions Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used use the definition as written in the included IGA or the Town’s Municipal Code. For ease of reference, the definition of ADG and MSA have been copied from the IGA and placed here. Area of Desired Growth or ADG mean the area within the Town’s Three-Mile Plan that is designated for annexation. As used in this Plan and the IGA, ADG shall only mean the portion of the ADG not included in the Municipal Services Area. Municipal Services Area or MSA means those areas with the Town’s Three-Mile Plan that are served by or immediately capable of being served by the Town’s water infrastructure and are as desirable for annexation. ‘Immediately capable of being served by Town’s water infrastructure’ means that, with proper engineering demonstrating compliance with the Town’s water infrastructure specifications, the Town’s current water system could service the MSA. This designation as MSA does not infer the Town has any current resources or plans committed to extending water service to the MSA. II. Three-Mile Boundary 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 3  The Three-Mile boundary area is shown on the maps with this plan. The land areas described by this document include properties in unincorporated Chaffee County located within the Three-Mile boundary and area of desired growth. C.R.S. 31-12-104 includes contiguity requirements for annexation. Certain areas of unincorporated Chaffee County are within three miles of the Town, but are not eligible for annexation because they do not meet contiguity requirements. III. Existing Plans Airport Master Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted the 2016 Airport Master Plan on March 28, 2017. This plan denotes new facilities, land acquisition and federal airspace requirements. If annexation proposals in or around the Central Colorado Regional Airport are submitted, staff will evaluate the proposal based on this plan. Buena Vista Community Trails Master Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted the Trails Master Plan in 2015. The plan highlights the existing and proposed trails within current municipal limits and in the county. If any land within the Three- Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals will be evaluated based off this plan for trail connectivity. Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan The Town of Buena Vista most recently updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2015. This long-range planning document includes goals and policies that help direct development within the Town. The comprehensive plan does not identify future land uses for any area outside of the municipal boundary. If any land within the Three-Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals would be evaluated against the Town’s comprehensive plan for compatibility with surrounding land use patterns. Buena Vista River Park Master Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted this master plan in 2013 and amended it in 2020. The plan outlines the proposed park improvements and identifies that a land swap with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is needed. The intent of that swap is to simplify ownership to the BLM along the east side and the Town along the west side of the Arkansas River to alleviate confusion on land ownership. The Town of Buena Vista would most likely initiate the process for the land swap and annexation petition. CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan – San Luis Valley Adopted by CDOT in 2015, this plan provides overall priorities for the region and is vital for securing funding for transportation projects. This plan helps to inform decisions that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) makes about the state’s transportation system which includes Highway 24 and Highway 285. If any land abutting CDOT right-of-way within the Three- Mile area is annexed in the future, annexation proposals would be evaluated with this plan. Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Chaffee County adopted a new Comprehensive Master Plan in December 2020. The County’s current plan has divided unincorporated land into four subareas: the Buena Vista Sub-area, the Mid-Valley Sub-area, the Salida Sub-area, and the Poncha Springs Sub-area. If any land within the Three-Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals would be evaluated using the Town’s Plans, the Buena Vista Sub-area Plan, the property’s current zoning and any intended uses within the Town of Buena Vista as guidance for future land uses during its consideration for annexation. The Town of Buena Vista may have future uses that differ from the County’s as its zoning allows for more dense development using water and sewer systems than the County. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 4  Chaffee County Trail Master Plan Chaffee County adopted its Trails Plan in 2003 and it outlines trail connections outside the current town limits. If any part of or abutting land within the Three-Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals would be evaluated based off this plan. Town of Buena Vista Source Water Protection Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted this master plan in 2016. The plan identifies the source water protection area for the Town’s water supplies in Cottonwood Creek. The area identified in the plan is where Buena Vista and the community have chosen to implement source water protection measures. In addition, the protection plan establishes a strategy for prioritizing the water sources and potential contaminant sources to which the source water management approaches will be applied. The plan highlights the Water Supply Protection District and Source Water Plan Protection areas along creeks feeding into the Town’s water supplies. If any land within the Three-Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals within the plan’s limits would be evaluated using this plan. Transportation Master Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted this master plan in 2004. The plan highlights municipal road connections, upgraded roadways, intersection improvements and trail expansions. If any land within the Three-Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals would be evaluated for transportation connections using this plan. 2021 Water Resources Master Plan This plan, adopted October 26, 2021, outlines the Town of Buena Vista water system including system improvements to meet future water needs of the town. If any land within the Three-Mile area is proposed to be annexed in the future, annexation proposals would be evaluated against this plan to ensure adequate water service can not only be provided to serve those areas but is also maintained within town limits. 2022 Rodeo Grounds & Chicago Ranch Master Plan ….. IV. Special Districts within the Three-Mile Area. Chaffee County Fire Protection District Buena Vista Sanitation District North Library District Buena Vista R-31 School District Southeastern Colorado Water District Upper Arkansas Water District Salida Hospital District 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 5 [rest of page left intentionally blank] V. Three-Mile Land Use Planning Areas – Areas of Desired Growth a. Area 18 – Buena Vista Highway Commercial. Area 1 Vision Statement: Town envisions a vibrant commercial gateway into the North end of Town complimented by multi-family housing development serving the local workforce. The expansion of the Buena Vista commercial districts to the north of the existing Highway Commercial zone district in Town would provide expanded tax base and provide larger commercial opportunities. At some point water service may not be available due to lack of pressure from ground elevations exceeding the Town’s water tank elevation. Area 18 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Subways: Plan. No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: Cottonwood Irrigation Ditch is present, and no changes are planned. Waterfronts: No new waterfronts are present or planned. Parkways, Refer to the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan for guidance playgrounds, for these elements. squares, parks, and open space: Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the Terminals for water area. Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource provided by the Master Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 7  b. Area 72 – County Residential [split into 2]. Area 2 Vision Statement: Town envisions maintaining low-density development in this area honoring the current development patterns while new street connections allow for better connectivity throughout. The Buena Vista Golf Course continues to thrive as an important cornerstone to the community. The majority of land is already developed as residential land uses. Known flood plains and floodways exist in the area. Annexations in this area would provide additional residential land for the Town of Buena Vista. Land south of County Road 306 that is west of the Town’s water tanks was removed from previous years plans because of water pressure requirements to serve development over the elevation of the Town’s water tanks. Town also previously removed land north of Crossman/County Road 350 and just west of Town because the majority of those lots are developed with rural residential uses and annexation of that area does not result in significant benefit to Town over the costs of annexing and maintaining that area. Area 27 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: Two existing bridges cross over Cottonwood Creek. No new bridges are planned at this time. Waterways: Cottonwood Creek and multiple ponds are present. No changes or expansions are planned. Waterfronts: Cottonwood Creek and ponds are present and future expanded water detention is not planned at this time. Parkways, Park and open space abutting Cottonwood Creek are desired for trails, playgrounds, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, parks, and Comprehensive Plan and Trail Master Plan for guidance for these open space: elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Other public ways, Refer Refer toto the bothAirport Master the Town andPlan. County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource Master provided by the Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Residential and limited historical commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 8  c. Area 3 – Town Adjacent County Residential Area 3 Vision Statement: Town envisions medium density housing development infilling currently low- density areas. New North/South streets allow for increased connections to County Road 350. The majority of land is already developed as residential land uses. Known flood plains and floodways exist in the area. Annexations in this area would provide additional residential land for the Town of Buena Vista. Area 3 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: Two existing bridges cross over Cottonwood Creek. No new bridges are planned at this time. Waterways: Cottonwood Creek and multiple ponds are present. No changes or expansions are planned. Waterfronts: Cottonwood Creek and ponds are present and future expanded water detention is not planned at this time. Parkways, Park and open space abutting Cottonwood Creek are desired for trails, playgrounds, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, parks, and Comprehensive Plan and Trail Master Plan for guidance for these open space: elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Other public ways, Refer Refer toto the bothAirport Master the Town andPlan. County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource Master provided by the Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Residential and limited historical commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 9  d. Area 43 – County Road 313. Area 4 Vision Statement: Town envisions medium density housing development in this area while maintaining the commercial uses on County Road 317. Trails are emphasized and pedestrian and bicycle safety on County Roads 317 and 313 are prioritized. This area is highly desired for annexation from the Town standpoint because most of the land is abutting Town limits and any development in these areas would cause impacts to the Town of Buena Vista. Area 43 Streets: Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards with limited local roads needed to future uses depending on density. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No new bridges are currently planned. Possible culverts may need to be installed with future development for Irrigation Ditches. Waterways: Trout Creek Ditch Company Ditch, Cottonwood Creek and the Arkansas River are present. No changes to the waterways are planned at this time. Waterfronts: The Arkansas River waterfront is present, and no changes are proposed. No new water bodies are planned. Parkways, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for trails, playgrounds, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, parks, and Comprehensive Plan, Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Trail open space: Master Plans for guidance for these elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plan. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource Master provided by the Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Mostly Residential and a few Commercial/Industrial uses just North of the Department of Corrections facility are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 10  e. Area 54 – Department of Corrections (DOC) Facility. [DISCUSS DELETION OF AREA 5] The DOC Facility is currently outside the Municipal Limits of the Town of Buena Vista. This area is not desired to be annexed at this time because it is owned by the State of Colorado and operating as a state prison. Area 54 Streets: Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards; no new public street or rights of ways are needed or planned if the State still owns the property. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: An irrigation ditch and a pond are on the property. No changes planned at this time. Waterfronts: A pond is present on the property. Future ponds are not planned at this Parkways, time. No parks, parkways, squares, parks, or open space are present or playgrounds, planned. squares, parks, and open space: Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to both the Town and County Trail Master Plan. and grounds: Public Utilities: Service is already provided to the DOC facility. Terminals for water Back up Town water service is currently provided. Water service and transportation expansion is not needed. Refer to the Water Resource Master Plan. provided by the municipality: Land Uses: Prison land uses would be allowed if the land is still owned by the state. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 11  f. Area 6 – Johnson Village Residential. Area 6 Vision Statement: Town envisions low-to-medium density housing development on connected streets that incorporates safe and efficient trail connections to County Road 313 and the river. This area has its own set of challenges and benefits to the Town of Buena Vista. Casa Del Rio subdivision has a private sewer service that does not meet the Buena Vista Sanitation District standards. It also has a private water system that may not meet the Town’s standards. There would be cost for the Town to bring the streets up to town standards, water line expansion and code enforcement within the area. The land would provide additional housing options in the Town of Buena Vista as well as recreational options. Area 6 Streets: Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards, but no new public street or rights of ways are planned. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: The Arkansas River is present, and no changes are planned. Waterfronts: The Arkansas River waterfront is present, and no changes are planned. Parkways, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for trails, playgrounds, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, parks, and Comprehensive Plan, Town and County Trail Master Plan for guidance open space: for these elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource Master provided by the Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Residential uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 12  g. Area 75 – Johnson Village Commercial. Area 7 Vision Statement: Town envisions a vibrant commercial corridor which is served by municipal infrastructure and is a unified gateway into Buena Vista. This area is desired for future commercial growth of the Town of Buena Vista. At the current time, it is located significantly far from of the current Town of Buena Vista municipal boundaries. Area 75 Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards. No new public Streets: street or rights of ways are needed or planned. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: A bridge is present over the Arkansas River that is part of Highway 285. No new bridges are proposed at this time. Refer to the CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. Waterways: The Arkansas River and Trout Creek Ditch Company Ditch runs through the area. No changes are planned. Waterfronts: The Arkansas River waterfront is present and is not planned to be changed. Parkways, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for trails, playgrounds, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, parks, and Comprehensive Plan, Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Trail open space: Master Plans for guidance for these elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource Master provided by the Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 13  h. Area 81 – Municipal Airport Land. Area 8 Vision Statement: Town envisions a vibrant industrial and commercial area including housing where appropriate, served by municipal infrastructure and serving to connect the Town’s economy to that of the region and state through the Central Colorado Airport and its services. The majority of the area to the East of County Road 319 is owned by the Town of Buena Vista. Annexation of this area is focused aroundon municipal airport operations and supporting increased economic activity at the Airport. Part of this area is owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and would require land acquisition. The land to the West of CR 319 is privately owned. Area 81 Streets: Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards with limited local roads needed to future uses depending on density. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: Highway 285 bridge over the Railroad right-of-way is present. Refer to CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. No new bridges are planned. Waterways: The Cottonwood Irrigation Ditch exists in the area. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Waterfronts: No new waterfronts are present or planned. Parkways, No parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, or open space are desired playgrounds, around the airport. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. An Easement exists squares, parks, and on the Southeast parcel of land in this area. Parks will be desired with open space: any residential uses away from the airport. Aviation fields: Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to the Airport Master Plan, Town of Buena Vista, and County Trail and grounds: Master Plan. Public Utilities: Utility expansion will need to be expanded to service any new uses Terminals for water within Water the linesarea. will need to be expanded to service the area South of and transportation Colorado Mountain College. Refer to the Water Resource Master Plan. provided by the municipality: Land Uses: Industrial and Airport uses are desired. Land along County Road 319 has opportunities for commercial and residential uses. Refer to the Airport Master Plan, Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 14  i. Area 9 – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Land Swap. Area 9 Vision Statement: Town envisions conserving the portion of Area 9 to the West of Highway 24 in open space, while the area East of the highway is developed thoughtfully to include commercial and residential uses as well as a fourth crossing of the railroad tracks to connect with the highway at Steel/Gregg Drive. The expansion of the Buena Vista commercial districts to the south of the existing Highway Commercial zone district in Town would provide expanded tax base and provide larger commercial opportunities or some multifamily opportunities. The land south is currently owned by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and would require negotiations between the Town of Buena Vista and the state. Acquisition of Area 9 would also provide a benefit to the Town of Buena Vista by turning Area 2 into an enclave. Colorado Statutes provide municipalities increased annexation options with enclaves. Area 9 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: Cottonwood Irrigation Ditch is present, and no changes are planned. There is also areas of high ground water and wetlands within this area that could impact development opportunities. Waterfronts: No new waterfronts are present or planned. Parkways, playgrounds, Refer to the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan for guidance for squares, and parks these elements. and open space: Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the Terminals for water area. Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource provided by the Master Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Commercial and residential uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 15 j. Area 102 – South Pleasant Avenue Area and 28470 County Road 321. Area 10 Vision Statement: Town envisions medium density housing including a new neighborhood park and integral Peaks View Trail connections. This area is highly desired for annexation from the Town standpoint because the majority of the land is already surrounded by Town limits and any development in these areas would cause impacts to the Town of Buena Vista. It also covers one county parcel that is an enclave that is surrounded by the Town limits along the east side of Rodeo Road. Area 102 Streets: Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards with local roads needed to serve future uses depending on density. Pleasant Avenue is planned to connect from Meadow Lane on the north end to Gregg Drive to the south end. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No new bridges are currently planned. Possible culverts may need to be installed with future development for Irrigation Ditches. Waterways: Cottonwood Irrigation Ditch is present. No changes to the waterways are planned at this time. Waterfronts: No waterfronts are present, and no changes are proposed. No new water bodies are planned for this area. Parkways, Parks, Playgrounds, and open space are needed in both of these playgrounds, areas. Refer to the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan for squares, parks, and guidance for these elements. open space: Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, Refer to both the Town and the County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the Terminals for water area. Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing and transportation properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource provided by the Master Plan. municipality: Land Uses: Residential and limited historic commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 16 k. Area 10 – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land Swap Area. This area is specific to the Town of Buena Vista and the BLM lands along the Arkansas River. The logical boundary between the Town of Buena Vista and BLM land should be the Arkansas River. The Town of Buena Vista owns a piece of land on the east side of the Arkansas River and Barbara Whipple Bridge and the BLM owns land along the west side of the river, just north and east of South Main. These additional areas on the west side of the river would provide additional recreational benefits in town limits. Area 10 Streets: No streets are needed. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: Barbara Whipple Bridge and Ramsour Bridge exist around the area. South Main is planning on constructing a pedestrian bridge from Front Loop to BLM in the distant future. No further bridges are planned at this time. Waterways: The Arkansas River is present, and no changes are planned. Waterfronts: The Arkansas River waterfront is present and is not planned to be changed. Parkways, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for trails, playgrounds, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, and parks Comprehensive Plan, River Park Master Plan and Trail Master Plan for and open space: guidance for these elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Other public ways, Refer Refer toto the bothAirport Master the Town andPlan. County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: No expanded utility services are needed. Terminals for water Water service is not necessary to be extended for open space lands. and transportation provided by the municipality: Land Uses: Park or Recreational uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans, River Park Master Plan and Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 17  k. Area 11 – Chicago Ranch Area. Area 11 Vision Statement: Town envisions a vibrant open space and recreational hub as detailed in the 2022 Rodeo Grounds & Chicago Ranch Master Plan. This area is specific to the Chicago Ranch along both sides of Rodeo Road just south and southeast of the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. In 2020, Tthe property was acquired by the Tri-View Metropolitan District for its water rights. It is currently being studied along with the Rodeo Grounds for future recreational opportunities on the former ranch because that water will be used elsewhere. The lands east of Rodeo Road that abut Colorado Center and could possibly become non-recreational uses in the long- term should water and sewer be developed into Colorado Center as it develops. Area 11 Streets: No streets are needed at this time. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: Waterways are not present at this time and no changes are planned. Waterfronts: Waterfronts are not present at this time and no changes are planned. Parkways, Park and open space abutting the existing Rodeo Grounds is desired for playgrounds, trails and recreational opportunities. Refer to the Buena Vista squares, and parks Comprehensive Plan, and Trail Master Plan for guidance for these and open space: elements. Should the Chicago Ranch/Rodeo Grounds Master Plan be adopted after this plan, refer to that plan. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are necessary. Other public ways, Refer to Refer to the bothAirport Master the Town andPlan. County’s Trail Master Plans. and grounds: Public Utilities: No expanded utility services are needed at this time. Terminals for water Water service is not necessary to be expanded for open space lands. and transportation provided by the municipality: Land Uses: Park and Recreational uses are desired west of Rodeo Road. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans, Chaffee County Zoning Map, and the Chicago Ranch/Rodeo Grounds Master Plan, if adopted, for further guidance. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 18 VII. Maps Included with this Plan a. 20221 Three-Mile Planning Area Map This map illustrates the area three miles outside the current municipal boundaries and the area of desired growth. b. 20221 Three-Mile Plan Ownership Map This map illustrates the government ownership of the surrounding lands outside the current municipal boundaries. This map also shows the known irrigation ditches as stated in Section V of this document. c. 20221 Three-Mile Areas of Desired Growth Map This map illustrates the areas of desired growth within the Three-Mile Plan and is further broken down into land use planning areas as covered in Section V of this document. d. 20221 Municipal Services Area (MSA) Map This map shows parcels that the Town anticipates water, sewer, and road connections to be easier to install because of their proximity to existing Town infrastructure. e. 2022 Infrastructure Exhibit to the MSA Map This map provides overlays on the MSA map including the two Town water pressure zones as well as water and sewer system maps. It should be noted that the water and sewer system maps may not be fully updated and should be used as a basic reference, not as a reflection of as-built reality. e.f. 2004 Town of Buena Vista Transportation Master Plan This map shows the roads that the Town desires to have to connect to and enhance the road network to allow the Town to serve future growth and provide transportation alternatives for the public, both locally and in the region. 2022 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 19 2022 Municipal Services Area The Town of Buena Vista Infrastructure Exhibit Map Legend Town Limits Lakes ± Unincorporated Chaffee County Upper Pressure Zone Lower Pressure Zone Municipal Services Area The Meadows Water Main Sewer Line Highways Streets Railroads Creeks / Rivers 0 0.5 1 Miles 24 £ ¤ £285 £ ¤ 24 ¤ June 2022 Areas of Desired Growth The Town of Buena Vista 2022 Draft Legend £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 1 Town Limits Lakes ± Unincorporated Chaffee County 2 Federal Land £ ¤ 24 Municipal Services Area £ ¤ 24 Highways Streets 3 Railroads Creeks / Rivers Areas of Desired Growth £ ¤ 24 Area 1 3 Area 2 24 £ ¤ Area 3 2 Area 4 10 4 Area 5 9 £ ¤ 24 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Area 9 £ ¤24 5 Area 10 £ ¤ 24 6 7 Area 11 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 8 285 11 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ £ ¤ 24 24 £ ¤ £ ¤ 24 0 0.5 1 Miles £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 6 285 £ ¤ June 2022