Planning and Zoning Commission - Packets

The Town of Buena Vista Planning & Zoning Commission December 4th, 2024 at 6:00 PM Commission Members and Staff will meet at the Community Center. The public is encouraged to join the meeting in person or 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 20th, 2024 VI. Public Comment VII. New Business A. Plaque presentation to outgoing members Preston Larimer and Craig Brown B. Appointment of new Chair C. January 1st Meeting Cancellation VIII. Staff/Commission Interaction IX. Adjournment  Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Buena Vista Planning and Zoning Commission November 20th, 2024 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 6:00 PM., on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, at the Community Center by Chair Preston Larimer. Staff Present: Planning Director Joel Benson, Planner I Caroline Mahoney, Zoning and Development Compliance Specialist Jamie Graves via ZOOM and Planning / Recreation Admin Assistant Alley Kenndy via ZOOM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Larimer led in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Mahoney proceeded with the roll call and Larimer declared a quorum. Attendee Name Title Status Preston Larimer Chair Present Tony LaGreca Vice Chair Present Craig Brown Commissioner Present Blake Bennetts Commissioner Present Thomas Brown Commissioner Present Tina Bennetts Alternate Present (non-voting) Michael Westheimer Alternate Not Present AGENDA ADOPTION Larimer called for approval of the agenda. T. Brown motioned to amend the agenda to make the public hearing on the temporary seasonal camping application at 105 Barnwood Dr. the first item on the agenda and the Commissioner applicant presentation for Dave Kosley the second item on the agenda. The motion was seconded by LaGreca. Motion #1 passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. Brown motioned to approve the meeting minutes from November 6th, 2024 as presented. B. Bennetts seconded. Motion #2 passed. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was opened at 6:02 PM. With no comments, public comment was closed at 6:03 PM. NEW BUSINESS Prior to opening New Business, and in relation to written comments received prior to the public hearing, Larimer made a statement regarding the extensive public process that has been undertaken to bring the temporary seasonal camping ordinance to reality, citing the thorough involvement from the public, Town staff, Trustees, and Code Enforcement throughout the policy’s creation. Larimer then opened new business item #1 by opening a public hearing to review a temporary seasonal camping application at 105 Barnwood Dr. Benson presented the context and history of the application. Benson noted that referral comments are ongoing with a current deadline of November 28th, 2024. Larimer then invited applicant Lenny Eckstein of 119 Meadow Lane to present to the Commission. Eckstein presented the proposed site plan for the temporary seasonal camping use. Benson then presented an overview of the application review process, location of temporary seasonal camping, site plan details, the Commission’s role in the permitting process, approval criteria, and Staff recommendation. The commissioners then asked clarifying questions. At 6:38 PM Larimer opened public comment for the public hearing, which was closed at 6:39 PM with no public comments made during the public hearing. The commissioners then deliberated the proposal. LaGreca motioned to recommend that the Town Administrator approve the temporary seasonal camping permit site plan with the four conditions listed in their packet. Larimer seconded the motion. Motion #3 passed and the public hearing was closed. At 6:45 PM Larimer opened business item #2 by inviting Dave Kosley to present an application for membership of the Planning and Zoning Commission as an alternate member. Kosley introduced himself and described his prior board and commission experience. After presentation and interaction, Larimer called for a motion. LaGreca motioned to recommend that the Board of Trustees appoint Dave Kosley as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Brown seconded the motion. Motion #4 passed. Larimer closed new business at 6:57 PM. STAFF / COMMISSION INTERACTION Benson provided an update on existing and upcoming development applications including The Grove public improvement agreement and major subdivisions such as The Homestead, The Farm, South Main Phase III, and Northside. Benson also gave an update regarding the new Chaffee County Land Use Code impacts. _____________________________________________________________________________________ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, LaGreca motioned to adjourn the meeting. C. Brown seconded. Motion #5 passed. Respectfully submitted: ______________________________________ Preston Larimer, Chair Date ______________________________________ Caroline Mahoney, Planner I Date