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The Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Commission December 6th, 2023 at 7:00 PM Commission Members and Staff will meet at the Community Center. 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/6167636701?pwd=dDR3bldCRzRVMjhEaGV5SHZYZmxpdz09 Meeting ID: 616 763 6701 Passcode: y55sbm Listen via phone at: 1-720-707-2699 Meeting ID: 616 763 6701 Passcode: 554022 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 – November 1st, 2023 VI. Public Comment VII. Special Presentation VIII. New Business 1. Water Advisory Board 2. Three-Mile Plan IX. Staff/Commission Interaction X. Adjournment  Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Buena Vista Planning and Zoning Commission November 1st, 2023 DRAFT CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, at the Community Center by Chair Preston Larimer Staff Present: Planning Director Joel Benson, Planner I Caroline Mahoney, and Planning Technician Jamie Graves PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Larimer led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Benson proceeded with the roll call and declared a quorum. Attendee Name Title Status Preston Larimer Chair Present Lynn Schultz-Writsel Vice Chair Present Tony LaGreca Commissioner Not Present Craig Brown Commissioner Present Blake Bennetts Commissioner Present Thomas Brown Alternate Present Thomas Doumas Alternate Not Present AGENDA ADOPTION Larimer called for approval of the agenda. Commissioner Bennetts motioned to adopt the agenda and was seconded by Commissioner Schultz-Writsel. Motion #1 passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Schultz-Writsel motioned to approve meeting minutes from October 18th, 2023, as written. Craig Brown seconded. Motion #2 was unanimously approved. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was opened at 7:04 p.m. With no comments, public comment was closed at 7:04 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Benson introduced new business by inviting Commissioners to provide feedback on the Comprehensive Plan’s Request for Proposal (RFP) draft. This RFP will be revised and submitted to the Board of Trustees for final discussions. Much of the feedback was reiterating the importance of the details in the drafted RFP, such as receiving input from community members within the 81211 zip code, not just Town residents. Taking ideas from previous Comprehensive Plans and other plans’ successes and challenges, it was expressed there should be more advertising through social media platforms alongside traditional advertising methods. There should also be more publicity on the results of the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, there were concerns the project completion timeframe listed in the drafted RFP were too restricting for a consulting firm, so the date for completion was changed from March 31st, 2025 to May 15th, 2025. STAFF / COMMISSION INTERACTION Benson provided an update on development projects, such as The Boulders, The Crossings, and Carbonate Street. Additionally, he mentioned the Planning Department has a set date of December 8th as the deadline to review completed building applications to follow the 2015 IBC. If applications are incomplete or submitted after December 8th, applicants may have to follow 2021 IBC requirements with Chaffee County. Benson also mentioned 3 Mile Plan will be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 6th and to the Trustees on December 14th. Several Commissioners’ terms are up for reappointment in 2024: Tony LaGreca, Blake Bennetts, Lynn Schultz-Writsel, and Thomas Doumas. Schultz-Writsel and Doumas will be stepping down from the Planning and Zoning Commission and their final meeting will be on December 6th, 2023. Schultz-Writsel’s and Doumas’ contributions to the Commission, and Town as a whole, will be valued for many years to come. Openings for two alternates will be posted online and in the newspaper. Several meetings were also cancelled in preparation for the holiday season. Bennetts motioned to cancel November 15th, December 20th, and January 3rd. Schultz-Writsel seconded. Motion #3 was unanimously approved. ______________________________________________________________________________________ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Thomas Brown motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. and Larimer seconded. Motion #4 was unanimously approved. Respectfully submitted: Preston Larimer, Chair Jamie Graves, Planning Technician Date: December 1st, 2023 To: Planning and Zoning Commission and Water Advisory Board FROM: Joel Benson, Planning Director RE: Discussion of the below topics regarding Water Advisory Board I. Summary of Request Staff request discussion of the below topics among the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Water Advisory Board. a. What does the Planning and Zoning Commission need to know about water? b. What does the Water Advisory Board need to know about Planning? c. How can both boards coordinate and work together? d. Other Discussions as appropriate. DATE: November 29, 2023 TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Joel Benson, Planning Director RE: 2023 3-Mile Plan Review & Adoption I. Summary of Request State statute requires that that the Board of Trustees adopt a new Three-Mile Plan annually. The 2023 Three Mile Plan is presented to have a plan in place for those areas within three miles of town limits should it annex any land in the next year. After reviewing the proposed plan, Staff request that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval, denial or approval with amendments of the proposed 2023 Three-Mile Plan. Attachments to the Report: Attachment A – 2023 Three-Mile Plan and Supporting Maps Attachment B – Draft Resolution II. History and Background Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes places limits on municipalities that annex land by mandating that “no annexation may take place that would have the effect of extending a municipal boundary more than three miles in any direction from any point of such municipal boundary in any one year.” Section 31-12-105(1)(e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes also requires that, “prior to the completion of any annexation within this three-mile area, the municipality shall have in place a plan for that area 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.” In addition, municipalities adopting an annexation plan must update the plan on an annual basis. The previous Three-Mile Plan was approved by the Board of Trustees on September 27th, 2022. III. Three-Mile Plan The Town’s Three Mile Plan consists of an introduction and description of the plan, an explanation of how the plan addresses state requirements and annexation maps. The Town’s Three-Mile Plan includes references to various independent and applicable land use plans including but not limited to: • Buena Vista Airport Master Plan • Buena Vista Community Trails Master Plan • Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan • Buena Vista River Park Master Plan • CDOT 2045 Regional Transportation Plan – San Luis Valley • Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map • Chaffee County Trail Master Plan • Town of Buena Vista Source Water Protection Plan  • Transportation Master Plan • 2021 Water Resources Master Plan All plans referred to in both this staff report are available at Town Hall for public access and review. Plans developed by the Town are also available on the Town’s website; copies of the County’s plans are available on their website or at their offices in Salida. The CDOT plan is available for review at the Colorado Department of Transportation website. IV. SUMMARY OF CHANGES The Three-Mile Plan was last approved by the Board of Trustees on September 27, 2022 via Resolution No. 66. Minor modifications have been made throughout the intent narratives and tables associated with each Area. For example, it had been noted that Area 1 has Cottonwood Irrigating Ditch running through it, which is not accurate. Area 9 has been highlighted for open space and water supply for the DOC, which matches long-running planning efforts, and the Rodeo Grounds Master Plan has been completed so that language now reflects an adopted plan rather than proposed plan. V. PROCESS The Colorado Revised Statutes do not specify how public notice is provided for adoption of the Three-Mile Plan. It is subject to each community’s regulations and practice. It has been Buena Vista’s practice to have the Planning and Zoning Commission adopt the following Conclusion and Recommendation that the Board of Trustees approve the plan. The Board of Trustees is then asked to approve the Planning Commission’s action with a resolution. The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to review the proposed plan at its December 6, 2023 meeting and make a recommendation to have the Board of Trustees approve the 2023 Three-Mile Plan. V. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Based upon the requirements of the Colorado Revised Statutes Section 31-12-105(1)(e), staff recommend that the Board of Trustees find that: A. The Town of Buena Vista Planning Department has updated the Three-Mile Plan; and B. All annexations shall be evaluated based upon the content of the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan and the 2023 Three-Mile Plan. THEREFORE If the Board of Trustees accepts the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commissions, the Board of Trustees should APPROVE the 2023 Three-Mile Plan.  . Three-Mile Plan - 2023 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. 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 and 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 for the Areas of Desired Growth (ADGs). This vision 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 more quickly with the community. 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 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 Three-Mile Growth Area, the Area of Desired Growth, or the Municipal Services Area (MSA). Town 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 2  c. Summary of Changes The Three-Mile Plan was last approved by the Board of Trustees on September 27, 2022 via Resolution No. 66. Minor modifications have been made throughout the intent narratives and tables associated with each Area. For example, it had been noted that Area 1 has Cottonwood Irrigating Ditch running through it, which is not accurate. Area 9 has been highlighted for open space and water supply for the DOC, which matches long-running planning efforts, and the Rodeo Grounds Master Plan has been completed so that language now reflects an adopted plan rather than proposed plan. 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 within the Town’s Three-Mile Plan that are served by or immediately capable of being served by the Town’s water infrastructure and are 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 and demonstration of adequate water supplies, the Town’s current water system could service the MSA. This designation as MSA does not infer the Town has sufficient resources nor plans for extending water service to the MSA. II. Three-Mile Boundary 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 In acknowledgement of the work completed by various boards and commissions which may affect the development of the three-mile area, and in the spirit of coordinating planning within the three-mile area at the edge of Town with potentially affected jurisdictions, the following plans will be considered as part of annexation procedures as appropriate. Airport Master Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted the 2016 Airport Master Plan on March 28, 2017 via Resolution No. 28. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 3 Buena Vista Community Trails Master Plan The Town of Buena Vista adopted the Trails Master Plan on February 24, 2015 via Resolution No. 18. 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 on September 8, 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 2045 Regional Transportation Plan – San Luis Valley Adopted by CDOT in November of 2020, 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. 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 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 4  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. The plan is out-of- date and needs to be redone. Even though this plan is the most up-to-date and would guide annexation proposals, any evaluation must be carried out in context with the current conditions of Buena Vista. 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, use and zoning would be evaluated against this plan to ensure water and to evaluate potential proposals to bring in new water to the Town. 2022 Rodeo Grounds & Chicago Ranch Master Plan The Rodeo Grounds and the Chicago Ranch Master Plan was completed in 2022. IV. Special Districts within the Three-Mile Area Buena Vista Sanitation District North Library District Buena Vista R-31 School District Southeastern Colorado Water District Upper Arkansas Water District Salida Hospital District Chaffee County Fire Protection District 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 5 V. Three-Mile Land Use Planning Areas a. Area 1 – Buena Vista North Gateway. Area 1 Vision: Town proposes a commercial gateway into the North end of Town that may be complemented by small or large multi-family housing development serving the local workforce. Some areas may be industrialized as appropriate. The expansion of the Buena Vista commercial districts to the north of the existing Highway Commercial zone district in Town could provide an expanded tax base and provide larger commercial opportunities. Area 1 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 356, 383, and 384A as well as CDOT US 24. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: Waterfronts: No new waterfronts are present or planned. Parkways, playgrounds, Refer to the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan and squares, parks, and open Master Trails Plan for guidance for these elements. 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for transportation provided by existing properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water the municipality: Resource Master Plan. Land Uses: Commercial and small & large multi-family uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 6 b. Area 2 – County Residential. Area 2 Vision: Town proposes 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 is an important asset to the community. It has an extra-territorial water service from The Town with subpar infrastructure. Increasingly connected bike and pedestrian trails could offer alternatives to County Road 306 for entering and leaving Town. 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 2 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 306, 330, 331, 337, 338, 339, 361 and 371. 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, playgrounds, Park and open space abutting Cottonwood Creek are desired for squares, parks, and open trails, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Town of space: Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan and Master Trails Plan 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing transportation provided properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource by the municipality: Master Plan. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 7 c. Area 3 – Town Adjacent County Residential. Area 3 Vision: Town proposes a variety of housing densities for development infilling currently low- density areas with considerations for existing open spaces and improving quality of life. Town proposes that new development increases North/South connectivity along with public trails to allow for safe non- motorized connections among open spaces, County Roads 306 and 350, and Town. Mixed income housing developments are encouraged. Known flood plains and floodways exist in the area. The area known and identified on the MSA map as The Big Meadow is subject to the 1974 Ivy League water services agreement and currently irrigates using the Town’s Leesmaugh ditch water right. Area 3 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 306, 321, 330, 331, 332, 337, 350, 371, 371A and 371B. 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, playgrounds, Park and open space abutting Cottonwood Creek are desired for squares, parks, and open trails, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena space: Vista Comprehensive Plan and Trail Master Plan 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for existing transportation provided properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water Resource by the municipality: Master Plan. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 8  d. Area 4 – County Road 313. Area 4 Vision: Town proposes medium-to-high density housing development while maintaining the commercial uses along County Road 317. Interconnectivity of Trails and Town are emphasized with pedestrian and bicycle safety on County Roads 317 and 313 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. Road connectivity should be provided in place of cul-de-sacs, and increased river access should be explored. Area 4 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. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 313 and 317. 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 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, playgrounds, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for squares, parks, and open trails, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena space: Vista Comprehensive Plan, Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Trail Master Plans. 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plan. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities need to be extended to service new uses in the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for transportation provided existing properties as well as future lots. Refer to the Water by the municipality: Resource Master Plan. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 9 e. Area 5 – Department of Corrections (DOC) Facility. Area 5 Vision: Town proposes maintaining a significant portion of this area as open space which will support wildlife corridors. Should the correctional facility ever shut down, Town should attempt to work with the State on the future of the grounds and facilities. 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 operates as a state corrections facility. Area 5 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. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CR 313. 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 time. Parkways, playgrounds, No parks, parkways, squares, parks, or open space are present or squares, parks, and open planned. 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, and Refer to both the Town and County Trail Master Plan. grounds: Public Utilities: Service is already provided to the DOC facility. Terminals for water and Back up Town water service is no longer provided. Water service transportation provided by expansion is not needed. Refer to the Water Resource Master the municipality: Plan. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 10 f. Area 6 – Johnson Village Residential. Area 6 Vision: Town proposes low-to-medium density housing development on connected streets that incorporates safe and efficient trail connections to County Road 313 and the river. Conservation easements preserve open space while housing utilizes alternative approaches like tiny homes and mobile homes to provide affordability. 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. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 310, 312, 313, 314, 314A, and 314B, and with CDOT for US 285. 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: Arkansas River waterfront is present, no planned changes are. Parkways, playgrounds, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for squares, parks, and open trails, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the space: Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan, Town and County Trail Master Plan 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for transportation provided by existing properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water the municipality: Resource Master Plan. Land Uses: Residential uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 11 g. Area 7 – Johnson Village Commercial. Area 7 Vision: Town proposes a vibrant commercial corridor served by municipal infrastructure and is a unified gateway into Buena Vista. Small and large multi-family housing development exists and compliments the housing stock of Town. This area is desired for future commercial growth of the Town of Buena Vista. At the current time, it is located significantly far from the current Town of Buena Vista municipal boundaries. Area 7 Streets will need to be brought up to Town standards. No new Streets: public street or rights of ways are needed or planned. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 301 and 314 and CDOT for US 285. 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 2045 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, playgrounds, Park and open space abutting the Arkansas River are desired for squares, parks, and open trails, flood control and recreational amenities. Refer to the Buena space: Vista Comprehensive Plan, Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan and Trail 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 and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for transportation provided by existing properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water the municipality: Resource Master Plan. Land Uses: Commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 12  h.Area 8 – Municipal Airport Land. Area 8 Vision: Town proposes an industrial and commercial area including housing where appropriate, served by municipal infrastructure and connecting the Town’s economy to that of the region and state through the Central Colorado Airport. 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 on 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 8 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 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 319, 320, 320A, and 320B, and with CDOT for US 24. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: Highway 285 bridge over the Railroad right-of-way is present. Refer to CDOT 2045 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, playgrounds, No parkways, playgrounds, squares, parks, or open space are squares, parks, and open desired around the airport. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. An space: Easement exists on the Southeast parcel of land in this area. Parks will be desired with any residential uses away from the airport. Aviation fields: Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, and Refer to the Airport Master Plan, Town of Buena Vista, and County grounds: Trail Master Plan. Public Utilities: Utility expansion will need to be expanded to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water lines will need to be expanded to service the area South of transportation provided by Colorado Mountain College. Refer to Water Resource Master Plan. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 13 i. Area 9 – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Land Swap. Area 9 Vision: Town proposes conserving the portion of Area 9 to the West of Highway 24 in open space, while the area East of the highway can be used as open space to protect the DOC water system with some potential residential development to the north and east. If the Public Utilities Company approves, a fourth crossing of the railroad tracks to connect with the highway at Steel/Gregg Drive would be ideal. Area 9 Streets: Local streets will need to be brought up to town standards. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan and CDOT 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CR 317 and with CDOT for US 24. 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 are also areas of high ground water and wetlands in this area that could impact development. Waterfronts: No new waterfronts are present or planned. Parkways, playgrounds, squares, and parks and Refer to the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for transportation provided by existing properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water the municipality: Resource Master Plan. Land Uses: Open space with potential for limited commercial and/or residential uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 14 j. Area 10 – South Pleasant Avenue Area and 28470 County Road 321. Area 10 Vision: Town proposes medium density housing including a new neighborhood park and integral Peaks View Trail connections. Pleasant Avenue acts as an important North/South connection to Gregg Drive while wildlife corridors are preserved. This area is 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. Area 10 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 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, playgrounds, Parks, Playgrounds, and open space are needed in both of these squares, parks, and open areas. Refer to the Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan for space: guidance for these elements. Aviation fields: Existing aviation facilities in the Town are sufficient and no new facilities are planned. Refer to the Airport Master Plan. Other public ways, and Refer to both the Town and the County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: Utilities will need to be extended to service any new uses within the area. Terminals for water and Water service will need to be expanded to provide service for transportation provided by existing properties as well as any future lots. Refer to the Water the municipality: Resource Master Plan. Land Uses: Residential and limited commercial uses are desired. Refer to Chaffee County and Town of Buena Vista Comprehensive Plans and the Chaffee County Zoning Map. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 15 k. Area 11 – Chicago Ranch Area. Area 11 Vision: Town proposes an engaging 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, the property was acquired by the Tri-View Metropolitan District for its water rights. The lands east of Rodeo Road and south of the former Colorado Center PUD could possibly become non-recreational uses in the long-term should water and sewer be developed on CR 319 or through the former Colorado Center properties. Area 11 Streets: No streets are needed at this time. Refer to the Transportation Master Plan. Coordinate access and design with Chaffee County for CRs 321 and 328. Subways: No subways are present or planned. Bridges: No bridges are present or planned. Waterways: None present at this time and no changes are planned. Waterfronts: None present at this time and no changes are planned. Parkways, playgrounds, Park and open space abutting the existing Rodeo Grounds is squares, and parks and desired for trails and recreational opportunities. Refer to the open space: Buena Vista Comprehensive Plan, Trail Master Plan and Chicago Ranch/Rodeo Grounds Master Plan for guidance. 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, and Refer to both the Town and County’s Trail Master Plans. grounds: Public Utilities: No expanded utility services are needed at this time. Terminals for water and Water service is not necessary to be expanded for open space transportation provided by lands, unless there is desire for plumbed bathroom facilities or the municipality: potable water. 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. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 16 VI. Maps Included with this Plan a. 2023 Three-Mile Planning Area Map This map illustrates the area three miles outside the current municipal boundaries and the area of desired growth. b. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 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. 2023 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. f. 2004 Town of Buena Vista Transportation Master Plan This map shows the roads that the Town had at one point expressed desire to have in order to connect 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. The plan is out of date. 2023 Town of Buena Vista Three-Mile Plan 17 Three Mile Planning Area The Town of Buena Vista 2022 2023 Legend ± 24 £ ¤ Town Limits Lakes Unincorporated Chaffee County 2 85 24/ £ ¤ Areas of Desired Growth 3-Mile Planning Area Highways Streets Railroads Creeks / Rivers 0 1 2 Miles 24 £ ¤ 285 £ 24 £ ¤ ¤ 285 £ ¤ 2022 2023 Three-Mile Plan Ownership The Town of Buena Vista 2022 2023 24 ± £ ¤ Legend Highways Railroads CO Irrigation Ditches COUNTY ROA D 361 UN Arkansas River R COUNTY ROAD 384 TY OA D3 71 COUNTY 3 Mile Planning Area ROAD 35 6-7 Growth_Area COUNTY ROAD 356 Town Limits Unincorporated Chaffee County Land Ownership COUNTY ROAD 350 CROSSMAN Bureau of Land Management COUNTY ROAD 361 CO MA IN CO LOR URT ADO State of Colorado A D 32 1 24 United States Forest Service £ AR ROA D 30 6 TY RO ¤ IZ O N A NTY COU CO COUN 0 1 2 Miles UN COUNTY ROAD 340 TY RO AD COUNTY ROAD 337 36 6 30 1 AD LE 340 RO RODEO GREGG GREGG ST E E N TY C OU COUNTY ROAD 313 285 COUNTY ROAD 319 24 ¤£ £ ¤ COUNTY ROAD 328 6 30 COUNTY ROAD 321 AD 30 6 RO TY UN CO CO UN TY R OA D3 20 COUNTY ROAD 301 £ 285 ¤ 2023 Areas of Desired Growth 2022 The Town of Buena Vista Legend £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 1 Town Limits Lakes ± Unincorporated Chaffee County 2 £ ¤ 24 Federal Land Municipal Services Area £ ¤ 24 Highways Streets 3 Railroads Creeks / Rivers Areas of Desired Growth £ ¤ 24 3 Area 1 Area 2 £ 24 ¤ Area 3 2 Area 4 10 4 Area 5 9 Area 6 £ ¤ 24 Area 7 Area 8 Area 9 £ ¤ 24 5 Area 10 £ ¤ 24 6 7 Area 11 £ ¤ 24 11 £ ¤ 24 285 £ 8 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ £ ¤ 24 24 ¤£ ¤ 24 0 0.5 1 Miles £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 £ ¤ 24 6 285 £ ¤ June 2022 2023 Municipal Services Area 2022 The Town of Buena Vista Legend Highways Streets Railroads ± Creeks / Rivers Lakes Town Limits Unincorporated Chaffee County Upper Pressure Zone Lower Pressure Zone Municipal Services Area The Big Meadow 0 0.5 1 Miles 24 £ ¤ 285 £ 24 £ ¤ ¤ June 2022 2023 Municipal Services Area 2022 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 Big Meadows Water Main Sewer Line Highways Streets Railroads Creeks / Rivers 0 0.5 1 Miles 24 £ ¤ £ 285 24 £ ¤ ¤ June 2022 2022 Municipal Services Area 2023 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 Big Meadows Water Main Sewer Line Highways Streets Railroads Creeks / Rivers 0 0.5 1 Miles 24 £ ¤ £ 285 24 £ ¤ ¤ June 2022  TOWN OF BUENA VISTA RESOLUTION NO. ____ SERIES 2023 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, ADOPTING AN UPDATED THREE-MILE PLAN WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 31-12-105(1)(e) requires that a municipality have a plan in place for an area within three miles of the municipal boundaries prior to completion of an annexation, known as a “Three-Mile Plan” and that such plan should be updated at once annually; WHEREAS, the Three-Mile Plan should generally describe 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; WHEREAS, in accordance with C.R.S. § 31-12-105(1)(e), the Town desires to adopt the Three-Mile Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF BUENA VISTA, COLORADO, as follows: Section 1. The Three-Mile Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved and adopted. ADOPTED this 12th day of December, 2023. Libby Fay, Mayor ATTEST: Paula Barnett, Town Clerk