TOWN OF MORRISON PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 6:001 P.M.  REGULAR MEETING OF THEI PLANNING COMMISSION  Call to Order. Chairperson Chambers called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 Roll Call. Chairperson Chambers, Commissioners Stacy Feehery, Sharolyn Anderson, Petra Bute, Maja Stefansdottir, and Alternate Commissioner Shari Raymond were present. Alternate Staff Present. Carrie McCool (Town Planner) and Courtney Christensen (Deputy Town Clerk). Amendments to the. Agenda. Chairperson Chambers added building height discussion to the Public to Address the Planning Commission. Katie Gill, 108 Bear Creek Lane. Gill passed out a memorandum with information on the Title 10 Code Rewrite. Gill stated the Town has two options; revise the 600-page Title 10 document or redo it in its entirety. Gill stated a work session was held regarding Title 10 and wanted to correct the minutes that Board ofTrustees did not state they did not want the Planning Commission' 's opinion, but they only have three months to complete the rewrite due to moratorium. Gill stated the Board is required to approve the code but the Board welcomes the Planning Commission's opinion throughout the process. Gill stated at the last Title 10 Work Session the Board revised the Town's: zone districts. Commissioner Feehery asked ift the zone district definitions had changed. Gill stated only the names changed, not the definitions. Gill stated the Commercial Transitional (CT) district will now be Historic Downtown (HD).. Gill stated at the March 19, 2024 work session the Board agreed to a Mixed Use Neighborhood Scale Zoning District to replace the following zoning district; C1, MU-CO, and MU-C.. Gill stated all future meetings will be joint between the Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission. Gill stated at the. April 4, 2024 Work Session the Board reviewed the uses by rights for each zone district. Gill stated the Board changed the special review use to a conditional use. The next work session will be on April 16, 2024, and the Board will Set the following work session dates at this session. Gill encouraged the Planning Commission to provide input and come to the work sessions. Gill said the moratorium could potentially be extended for one more month but would like to get this done quickly sO the Town can accept Gill stated she is term-limited on the Board and encouraged Planning Commission members to run for election for the Town Board. Chairperson Chambers thanked Gill for the update and encouraged fellow Planning Commission members to participate and get involved ini the Title 10  P.M.  Commissioner Ambria Shorb was absent. A quorum was established.  agenda.  development applications.  Code rewrite.  Building Height Discussion.  Commissioner Raymond stated she would like to talk about building height standards. Chairperson Chambers stated that because the Board approved the RED Hotel Application, there was an agreement on height and she would like to add this discussion to the agenda.    Commissioner Chambers stated the Planning Commission denied the RED Hotel's application sO height restrictions should be discussed. Commissioner Feehery asked ift the Planning Commission could hold off on the building height discussion until they had more information. Commissioner Bute stated resident Randall Look did a scale oft the downtown buildings and the highest building was only 25: feet in height and she would like to stick with that standard. Commissioner Raymond stated 25 feet is less than residential is allowed. Town Planner McCool corrected the record that the residential zone districts have a 36 feet restriction. Commissioner Town Planner McCool asked how many stories the Planning Commission would like to restrict buildings to. Commissioner Bute suggested two stories. Commissioner Raymond asked ift that meant a restriction ofj just two stories or two stories with aj pergola/rooftop. Commissioner Feehery stated this is a question of feet versus stories. Town Planner McCool stated she would like to figure out what the Planning Commission wants based off oft the community feedback and Town Planner McCool asked what an appropriate exception to building height is. Commissioner Stefansdottir suggested a 25-foot restriction for a two-story building with the possibility ofa Gill wanted to update the Planning Commission on how the Board came to the decision to approve the RED Hotel and encouraged the Planning Commission to review the revised application. Gill stated that she and Trustee Leonard sat down with the applicants to come up with revisions and the applicant was very gracious in making significant changes and spending more money to make the hotel work based off off feedback from Planning Commission and the community. Chairperson Chambers stated that she appreciated Trustees Gill and Leonard for working with the applicants to come up with the revised plan. Gill stated she understands not everyone is going to like the hotel and acknowledged that it will be the biggest building in Town, Chairperson Chambers stated she would like to see CliffHouse Lodge do some renovations and stated resident Randall Look did quick building height measurements but it was not to Town code. Town Planner McCool clarified the definition oft building height. Commissioner Feehery stated she would like the economic development and beautification of the Town to improve. Commissioner Feehery would like to allow rooftops and allow businesses to serve more people Commissioner Stefansdottir asked for clarification on whether the RED Hotel took height off of the building in the new plans. Gill clarified the building height and that it appears to be two stories facing the street but three stories overall. Town Planner McCool suggested utilizing a step back like RED Hotel did. Commissioner Stefansdottir disagreed and does not want buildings  Bute would like to agree on a smaller height restriction like 35 feet.  then they can craft the regulations.  rooftop. Commissioner Bute suggested a 30-foot restriction.  but thinks the new plan is more appropriate.  in summertime to gain more revenue.  higher in the back oft the building.  2    Commissioner Stefansdottir stated she wanted to discuss Morrison Carworks and said her understanding is that the new building will be two stories. Town Planner McCool clarified that it Commissioner Stefansdottir asked how tall the new redevelopment at Ozzie's will be. Town Planner McCool stated it would be three stories high and will be 40: feet tall overall but does not think there will be rooftop patio. Commissioner Feehery asked ift two stories average out toa certain height. Chairperson Chambers stated that it depends on the formula used. Gill clarified the terrace portion oft the RED Hotel. Town Planner McCool clarified where rooftop patio sits on the revised hotel plans. Commissioner Bute suggested a 30-foot maximum height restriction and Chairperson Chambers agreed but stated this would be with no rooftop. Town Planner McCool further clarified where the step-back is on the hotel plans. Commissioner Stefansdottir liked that they removed the black wall from the original plans. Chairperson Chambers said they also took out the proposed parking spots in back oft the building. Town Planner McCool said there are three step-backs and the façade will help with bulk and mass. Commissioner Feehery suggested capping the height restriction at 30 feet whether the rooftop is included or not. The Planning Commission agreed. Chairperson Chambers thinks 30 feet is flexible and stated Town Hall is also 30 feet, for reference. Commissioner Bute stated you could Town Planner McCool clarified that Ozzie's is going to be 38 feet tall. Chairperson Chambers stated Ozzie's plans have a parapet to hide the HVAC on the rooftop. Town Planner McCool stated with that building height you have tol be careful about "finished grade" and it is important to define the building height. Chairperson Chambers stated that each city has a different formula for coming up with building height and Morrison needs to come up with their own formula. Town Planner McCool clarified what finished grade is versus existing grade. Town Planner McCool stated another challenge is not only topography but flood plain/floodway and said when Commissioner Bute acknowledged that the Town cannot change past plans or applications but asked if there was a way the to put a cap on number of hotels in Morrison and suggested capping ita at four hotels. Commissioner Raymond stated that is ini new code suggestions. Gill said the Planning Commission can suggest putting a cap on the number of hotels just like the Town did with the marijuana shop. Town Planner McCool stated this is the same reason some communities ban short term rentals, because it gets too concentrated. Commissioner Bute stated she disagreed with the ban on short-term rentals and wants to allow this because if businesses can make money on short-terms rentals then residents should too. Commissioner Raymond stated developers will come in and buy all the houses to rent them out. Town Planner McCool stated that has happened inc other communities like Estes Park and Breckenridge. Commissioner Bute would like the Planning Commission to recommend to the Board that they cap the number ofhotels to two. Commissioner Stefansdottir agreed. Chairperson Chambers and Commissioner Raymond disagreed to capping at two hotels. Commissioner Bute suggested allowing three hotels and then they can revisit the topic in a year to see ifit needs changed. Commissioner Raymond stated the Town does not have space for more hotels anyway. Chairperson Chambers encouraged the  iss still in the beginning stages of planning.  potentially build two stories with small terrace and still be within 30 feet.  plans come in they have to get a floodplain development plan and permit.  3    Planning Commission to go to the Board's workshop because this is their opportunity to give Town Planner McCool stated she will inform the Board oft the Planning Commission's suggested Commissioner Stefansdottir asked ifr resident Sean Forey will have to have community meeting on his proposed hotel. Town Planner McCool said no, but has encouraged him tol have one Commissioner Bute voiced concern about business owner. Krista Nash building al hotel. Commissioner Feehery stated that Nash did not say that she wanted to build a hotel but that she  their opinions to the Board.  at the next' Title 10 Code rewrite Work Session.  anyway.  would potentially redevelop.  Presentations. International Dark Sky.  Commissioner Anderson presented a lighting presentation and wanted the Planning Commission to understand the number of different measurements for lighting used. Commissioner Anderson reviewed the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) specifications; candela, lumen, and lux. Commissioner Anderson stated the new lighting ordinance for IDA requires lighting zones. The Town currently does not have any lighting zones. Commissioner Anderson suggested the Town create lighting zones based on land use. Commissioner Anderson reviewed the LZ zones and said the Town will only have two lighting zones Commissioner Anderson reviewed the lighting zone definitions and acceptable lighting fixtures in Town and discussed lighting trespass. Commissioner Anderson stated that outdoor recreational facility lighting is noti included in the ordinance and further discussed outdoor lighting regulations and sign illumination. Commissioner Anderson stated that in order to pass IDA certification you have to pass certain Commissioner Stefansdottir asked ift the requirements were for commercial, residential, or both. Commissioner Anderson stated she thinks the gas station light is aj problem and Town Planner McCool acknowledged that she had been notified about that lighting issue. Commissioner Anderson stated she is working with IDA right now on their public outdoor recreation facilities requirements. Chairperson Chambers stated CDOT highway lamps are too bright and trespasses lighting standards. Commissioner Anderson stated she can work with CDOT to put timers on those light or changing the lighting altogether. Chairperson Chambers clarified that the lights she isc concerned about are on Highway 8 and said the ordinance is long but they need to update images and terminology. Chairperson Chambers stated the lightening ordinance is effective right now and understands that businesses are supposed to shut off lights one hour after close and suggested the Planning Commission should look at timers fori in town lighting. Commissioner Anderson reviewed lighting trespass according to the current policy and suggested shields to prevent excessive light. Commissioner Anderson stated the Planning Commission will be in charge of this and she wants to open that discussion. Commissioner Bute stated the Planning Commission can ensure correct lighting standards on new buildings. Commissioner Stefansdottir stated she would like to see amber lights around the Town which also deters bugs.  requirements.  4    General Business.  Comprehensive Plan Update. Town Planner McCool stated her final revisions are in the packet and those address the comments she received from the previous meeting. Town Planner Town Planner McCool stated that under policy 1 under goal number 1, reviewing annexation, she has expanded the review criteria to encourage and added this to only annex land in certain tiers. Town Planner McCool clarified the different tiers on a map. Town Planner McCool had submittal of ecosystems evaluations. Commissioner Anderson stated the United Stated, in general, refers to this as National Capitol Accounting but she likes to call it Ecosystem Service Valuation. This will help the Town know what ecosystems services will be impacted. Town Planner McCool stated she found some good information online but will create sidebar to send to Commissioner Feehery asked for clarification on impromptu beautification and stated the next meeting regarding land use code is on April 16, 2024, and agreed with Gill that it is going to be very important. Chairperson Chambers encouraged everyone to attend and stated that depending on the outcome of the work session, Town Planner McCool may have to go through definitions  McCool stated she corrected the population count and growth language.  Commissioner Anderson.  and that the zoning map will be updated. Commissioner Bute left the meeting at 7:40 PM.  Approval of Minutes.  Commissioner Anderson stated on the February 13, 2024 minutes it says that the minutes were not checked by the Town Attorney. Deputy Town Clerk Christensen stated that Town Staff met with Town Council and they both agreed that Town Staff will do an additional review of the Commissioner Anderson stated the Alternate Commissioner Shorb referenced and on page 7 was Commissioner Anderson stated on the Forey/Leonard vacation, she wants in the minutes on top of page 11 toi include his comment about how "nothing is going to change if the vacation is approved" and wants to ensure Forey does not break up his loti into two lots. Commissioner Raymond stated in the March 12, 2024 planning commission minutes she wants to add language about the grocery store to page 3. Chairperson Chambers stated minutes reflect Amotion was made by Commissioner Raymond to approve thel March 12, 2024 Planning Commission Minutes. The motion was seconded by Chairperson Chambers seconded.A All  minutes.  Commissioner Raymond, not Commissioner Anderson.  what was said at the meeting and language cannot be added.  members present voted aye. The motion carried.  Staff Reports.  5    Town Planner. Town Planner McCool stated she will continue working on changes to  comprehensive plan. on April 22,2024.  Deputy Town Clerk. Deputy Town Clerk reminded members of the upcoming star gazing event  Adjournment. Chairperson Chambers adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.  TOWN OF MORRISON  Chambers, Chairperson  ATTEST:  -  fl  ChAp Courtney Chrisensen, Deputy Town Clerk