Monday, 14 December 2009 20:11

Board Members in Attendance: Kathy DeWolfe, Frieda Wallison, Rick Heede, John Clark, Ken Smith, Barb Sullan, Brad Zanin, Patsy Batchelder, Holly McClain, Steve Child, James Brundige

On Phone: Jan Martin, Kate McBride
Guests: Chris Collins, Brad Day

The meeting was called to order by Frieda Wallison, Vice President, who acted as chair of the meeting in the absence of the President.

I. Approval of Nov. Meeting Minutes.
John moved to approve the minutes. Patsy seconded; all approved.

II. Treasurer’s Report - Brad
We have had 47K in contributions since Sept. Presently we have just over $100K in the bank.
Holly and Patsy are working on having some thank you cards printed.

III. Land Use Applications – Steve Child
Collins/JH McCabe Ranch Subdivision Detailed Submission
Chris Collins and Brad Day brought maps and walked everyone through their proposal to re-subdivide Tracts 8 and 9 into three lots, numbered 8, 9 and 11. Steve briefly discussed the history of the McCabe Ranch, which was developed in 1981. All of the proposed changes come out of the previous agreement which the Caucus worked out with the Collins family in earlier negotiations. They will end up with the same number of free market and affordable housing units as they have now. The affordable housing duplex on Tract 9 will be relocated on the Fathering parcel near the big arena. There will be a new duplex built before the old one is torn down. Lot 9 will go from 1 acre to 32 acres. They requested 10 years of vesting.
Steve mentioned they are doing what was agreed to years ago. The final plat goes to BOCC on Jan. 19, and that should be the end of these modifications.
Motion: Steve moved to recommend approval of the proposal with the vested rights. James seconded the motion. All approved.

Brothers, 0876 Snowmass Creek Road, Detailed Submission and Final Plat – Grafton Smith
The BOCC gave conceptual approval to split the 36.91 acre parcel into 2 lots of approximately 18 acres each. The new lot (Lot 2) was granted an allotment by GMQS competition of 5750. They are prohibited from applying in the future for more sq. footage, for Lot 2. The house must have at least 20% of floor area sub-grade, and the height shall be at least 15% below the maximum allowed building height.
The Caucus had opposed the original proposal to allow a home of 8250 SF on this lot.
Motion: Steve moved to accept the application approving the lot split. John seconded; all approved. In the approval letter, the Caucus will request review of an activity envelope for Lot 2.

TCBG, Lot 12B Old Pond Way, Shield O Terrace, Activity Envelope with Vesting
This lot owner received a 1041 approval for a 5750 SF house, for which the vesting expired in 2003. They are now applying for an activity envelope with vested rights. Kathy, Patsy and Ken visited the site. Their primary concern was observing four activity envelopes, with landscaping plans on 3 of those, that the natural vegetation be preserved as much as possible.
Motion: Kathy moved to approve the application; Rick seconded the motion. All approved. A note will be made in the recommendation letter regarding the landscaping as discussed.

Troutman, Chateau Way, Shield O Mesa, Activity Envelope Review
Steve discussed the brief history of the Troutman lots which had been purchased from Jan Christensen. The daughter, Janine, had 3 contiguous lots while her father, Robert, had a separate lot which had never been merged with those of his daughter and thereby qualify for a development right. Although this is a legal lot, the primary access goes through the daughter’s lot, and Steve felt there should be an easement granted for this road, to prevent future conflicts. The application shows several activity envelopes, but no information on what is within each envelope. Steve felt we don’t have enough information to comment on the application within the deadline.
Motion: Rick moved we not approve the request until the applicant provides more detailed information; James seconded. All approved.

RS International Trust, 3500 Snowmass Creek Rd., Lind Koppel Lot 1, Reinstatement of Vested Rights.
The applicant already has approval to build a house and CDU of 11,250 SF, but the vesting expires on Feb. 12, 2010. They will withdraw their request for an 11,250 SF house, and will build an 8,250 SF house within the primary activity envelope. They will honor all commitments made by earlier land owners. They would like the vested rights extended for another 5 years.
Motion: Steve moved to extend the vesting; Brad seconded. All approved.
(with the understanding the house size is being reduced to 8250).

IV. Renewable Energy Committee Update - Barb
The committee is hoping to have someone talk to the Caucus about renewable energy issues at the Jan. meeting. Pitco decided not to go with the 16’ height limit for mounted solar panels. The BOCC approved the Joseph solar panels in Little Elk Creek but limited them to 10’ high, and stated they need to be behind existing trees so the neighbors won’t see them.

Steve Haynes from SunSense has offered to come and talk to us. Ken reiterated there are two key issues: Do we want to defer to HOA’s, since it’s an architectural issue; and what should be done when there’s no HOA involved. The County does not want to review these applications one at a time.
Our committee, however, felt we may need to analyze each application separately. Steve mentioned that in some communities they have a “community” solar array.

V. Fundraising
We have received $3,500 in on-line donations through Paypal. Laurie Ann Henry might do a fundraiser in January.

VI. Code Provision Committee.
The Emma Caucus has no objections to our proposed code changes.

The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.