MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

BOULDER COUNTY, MAY 29, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in regular session in full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor, Courthouse, Boulder, Colorado, on Tuesday, May 29, 2001.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:10 a.m., by Chair Jana Mendez, with the following present:

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Vice Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner

9:00 a.m.

Land Use Matter:

Public Hearing: Docket #LU-01-06 (Mellick LU); Limited Impact Special Review for construction of a 5,429 sq.ft. residence (finished floor area= 3,366 sq.ft./unfinished floor area=2,063 sq.ft) involving a driveway approxi-mately 600 feet long which requires 800 cu.yds. of grading (530 cu.yds. cut/270 cu.yds. fill) (located at 8565 Flagstaff Drive, on a 35-acre tract north of Lakeshore Park Subdivision, in Section 16, T1S, R71W): (9:10 - 9:30) (1320, Tape No. 31/dual dat recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice of this hearing was duly published in accordance with legal and policy requirements in the designated newspaper of general circulation.

Presenters: Dale Case, Land Use Department

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Speakers: None

Commissioner Danish: "I move approval of Docket #LU-01-06, Mellick limited impact special review, with the conditions as recommended by staff, and that applicant be encouraged to move the structure further south, at a location to be approved by Land Use Staff ." Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1793)

11:00 a.m.

Land Use Matter:

Public Hearing: Docket #LU-01-07 (Osborn LU); Limited Impact Special Review for 4,400 cu.yds. of earthwork and the construction of a 7,656 sq. ft. residence (above grade=4,836 sq.ft./below grade=2,820 sq.ft.) (located at 495 Cutter Lane, Tract 5 of Carriage Hills Estates, in Section 10, T1N, R71W): (11:00 - 11:40) (2800, Tape No. 31/dual dat recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice of this hearing was duly published in accordance with legal and policy requirements in the designated newspaper of general circulation.

Presenters: Erin Gilbert, Land Use Department

Bob Osborn, applicant

Present: Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

Speakers: Tony Catalano, President, Carriage Hills Homeowners’ Assn.

Joe Kelly, adjacent property owner

Commissioner Stewart moved to table Docket #LU-01-07, Osborn limited impact special use, until June 19, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. (Business meeting.) Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (3934)

11:30 a.m.

Employee of the Month Presentation (at employee location):

The Commissioners presented an certificate, lapel pin, and check for $200 to Claire DeLeo of the Parks and Open Space Department. The meeting was not recorded because of it taking place offsite.

Noon

Executive Session with Larry Hoyt, County Attorney, pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) Legal Advice (Conference Room) (Not recorded)

2:00 p.m.

Land Use Matter:

Public Hearing: Docket #SPR-01-041 (Keener Residence); Site Plan Review for the construction of a 7,194 sq.ft. residence (above grade=4,128 sq. ft./ below grade=3,068 sq.ft./finished floor area=5,810 sq.ft./unfinished floor area=1,384 sq.ft.) (located at 9652 Monarch Road, in Section 33, T3N, R69W): (2:10 - 2:47) (3947, Tape No. 31, through 317, Tape 32/dual dat recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice of this hearing was duly published in accordance with legal and policy requirements in the designated newspaper of general circulation.

Presenters: Todd Tucker, Land Use Department

Mr. and Mrs. Keener, applicants

Speakers: None

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #SPR-01-041, Keener Residence, in accordance with staff recommendations, except that the building envelope may be moved as far east as possible to the south lot line next to the Bond property. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (297)

3:00 p.m.

Land Use Matter:

Public Hearing re: Docket #SPR-01-044 (Kirsh/Kohler Residence and Outbuilding/Studio); Site Plan Review for the construction of a 10,800 sq.ft. residence (above grade= 7,500 sq. ft./ below grade=3,400 sq.ft./finished floor area=8,900 sq.ft./ unfinished floor area= 2,000 sq.ft.) and a 12,600 sq. ft. outbuilding/studio (above grade=8,316 sq. ft./ below grade=4,284 sq.ft./finished floor area= 4,800 sq.ft./unfinished floor area= 7,800 sq.ft.) (located at 5680 St. Vrain Road, in Section 03, T2N, R70W): (3:03 - 4:25) (319, Tape No. 32/dual dat recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice of this hearing was duly published in accordance with legal and policy requirements in the designated newspaper of general circulation.

Presenters: Todd Tucker, Land Use Department

Scott Turnipseed, Architect

Ms. Kohler, applicant

Speakers: Ann Yost, 10391 Galatia Rd.

Larry Cornman, 5730 St. Vrain Road

Anna Hosher, 6000 St. Vrain

Kristin Lewis, representing neighbors to the east

Commissioner Stewart moved to table Docket #SPR-01-044, Kirsh/Kohler Residence and outbuilding/studio, until June 21, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. (Business meeting). Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (1980)

10:00 a.m.

(10:00 - 10:50) (1807, Tape No. 31/counter mode)

OLD BUSINESS:

LAND USE ITEMS:

1. Docket #SE-01-13 (DeBacker/Graham Lot Recognition/BLA); Subdivision Exemption and Boundary Line Adjustment to recognize two building lots and re-divide existing parcels of land totaling 7.32 acres (located at 7602 & 7620 Arapahoe Road, southeast corner of the intersection of 75th Street and Arapahoe Road, in Section 36, T1N, R70W) (Tabled from 5/3/01 & 5/15/01): (35 min.) (1807, Tape No. 31)

Commissioner Danish noted that he was not present for the May 3, 2001 hearing and would not be voting on this docket today.

Presenters: David Callahan, Land Use Department

Barbara Andrews, Assistant County Attorney

David Eisenstein, attorney for applicants

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #SE-01-13, DeBacker/Graham Lot Recognition, with conditions recommended by Land Use Staff, and with the following modified or new conditions: That the current owner be required sign the application as discussed; that historic approvals be commenced no later than 6 months as part of post-approval conditions; that concerning the new lot with current small house on it, the square footage maximum of the house be set at 2500 above grade plus 500 square feet for a garage on the new lot, and if deemed historically significant, the current small house could be used as studio (meaning there could be a new house built). Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, abstain (was not present for earlier hearing). Motion passed 2-0. (2506)

CONSENT ITEMS:

2. Transportation Department: Contract with Asphalt Specialties for the East County Line Road/Kenosha Road intersection improvement project ($114,549.30)

3. Parks and Open Space Department: Purchase Agreement for the Etter property ($585,000).

4. Workforce Boulder County -- Expense Authorizations to the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment to renew funding:

a. $1,095,472.94 for the Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth and Wagner Peyser programs;

b. $45,057.00 for the Local Veterans Employment Representative, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program, and Unemployment Insurance Staff

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 2 through 4. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (2557)

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Commissioners Matters:

5. Personnel Actions:

None

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:

6. Parks and Open Space Department: Request for the temporary closure of a segment of trail on the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm:

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 6. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (2578)

7. Transportation Department: Special Event Application for County Roads from The Denver Post, for the Ride the Rockies bike tour on Friday, June 22nd (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.):

Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 7. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, excused; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 2-0. (2590)

8. Workforce Boulder County: Modifications to the Five-Year Plan:

Presenter: Chair Jana Mendez

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 8. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: STEWART, aye; MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye. Motion passed 3-0. (2621)

9. Budget Office -- 2001 Budget Supplementals:

a. Parks and Open Space Department ($49,598);

b. Parks and Open Space Department ($865,493):

Presenter: Margaret Parish, Budget Officer