TOWN OF MORRISON BOARD OF TRUSTEES MORRISON TOWN HALL, 110 STONE STREET REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES  TUESDAYJUNE 18,2024 6:001 P.M.  Call to Order. Mayor Wolfe called the Regular Town Board Meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Roll Call. Mayor Chris Wolfe, Trustees, Katie Gill, John Leonard, Paul Sutton, Adam Way, and Trustee Wirtz were present. Trustee Sean Forey was absent. A quorum was established. Staff Present Austin Flanagan (Town. Attorney), Carrie McCool (Town Planner), Bill Vinelli (Chiefof Police), Ariana Neverdahl (Town Clerk), and Courtney Christensen (Deputy Town Clerk), Danl Lamont  (Streets, Ground, and Buildings Director). Amendments to the Agenda. None.  Public to Address the Board. Ross Bradley, 16371 W. Morrison Road. Bradley voiced concern about the revisions to Title 10 in Ordinance No. 546. Bradley asked the Board to revise the Open Space Zone District to allow rural residential and to rename the zoning district. Bradley also asked the Board to consider removing the categorical limits on hotels in the new Historic Downtown zone district. Bradley suggested keeping the hotel use as a conditional use. Bradley stated that there is aj parcel ofl land that will bez zoned Historic Downtown that is actually not in thel historic downtown. The parcel ofl land is 4.6 acres and would not have to combat the same parking and site standards that a parcel of land would have to in the historic downtown district. Bradley also requested that parking signs be exempt from the proposed changes in Ordinance No. 546. Bradley mentioned that they have aj parcel ofl land not included int the updated zoning map inl R-1 Low Density Residential, and requested the Town add the parcel ofland back into the: zoning map. Bradley mentioned that none oft the proposed commercial use categories specifically applies to Special Trades Contractor, which includes engineering and construction companies. Bradley asked that the Board revise the proposed commercial land use to include these uses. Jamee Chambers 207 Bear Creek Lane. Chambers. Chambers mentioned that the Planning Commission suggested a building height max of30 feet. The Board decided on a maximum height of36 feet with additional rooftop limits. Chambers stated the Planning Commission suggested the two-hotel limit in the downtown district because of the size of the downtown district and the parking limitations. Chambers stated that she agreed with Bradley that the parcel of land he referenced would be able to meet parking requirements. Chambers stated that the zoning map can not be parcel-specific. Dave Killingsworth, 403 Bear Creek Avenue. Killingsworth thanked Streets and Grounds for restoring light to the light pole on Mill Street. Killingsworth mentioned parking plans he had submitted tot the Town and suggested the Board direct the new' Town Manager or the Planning Commission to look at the Jerry Neary, POI Box 412. Neary voiced concern over longtime Town residents currently residing ini the nursing home. Neary mentioned that he was frustrated with the care being administrated at the nursing home and filed a complaint with the police department. Neary stated that he was not pleased with the  parking plans and stated the Town needs additional parking.  Morrison's Police Department response to his concerns. Presentations and Hearings. None. General Business.    Ordinance NO. 546- An emergency Ordinance Amending' Title 10 of the Morrison Codel Regarding Land Use Regulations. Town Attorney Flanagan stated thel Board in two public meetings decided that Title 10 was not fulfilling and didn'talign with the' Town's goals. The Board gave Town Staff direction to rewrite' Title 10, in the meantime the Board by Ordinance placed at three-month moratorium on new applications under Title 10. Town Attorney Flanagan stated that the Title 10 rewrite will take place in two phases, tonight the Board is discussing phase one of the rewrite. Thel Board of Trustees and Planning Commission held four work sessions and two general meetings to draft the current rewrite ofTitle 10. Town Attorney Flanagan stated that the following items will be discussed inj phase two of the Title 10 rewrite; subdivision standards and process, stormwater and drainage, incentives, and building design in the residential district. Town Attorney Flanagan stated the revised Title 101 has been reorganized from the ground upi from the developer's perspective. Town. Attorney Flanagan provided the Board with an Trustee Gill stated that it was not the Board's intention to further restrict any uses that are allowed in the Trustee Gill proposed the following changes. Changing the current agriculture zone district to rural residential instead of changing the: zoning district to open space. This change would ensure that there would be no use restriction forj private property owners that are currently in the agriculture zone district. Trustee Gill stated ift the Board agreed with her suggestion of changing agriculture to rural residential (RR) the purpose statement could read as "The RR district isi intended to maintain the area'sr rural character with a combination of open space, low-impact, low-density residential and compatible agriculture uses." Trustee Gill stated she felt that the purpose statement captures all oft the current uses for the zoning district including open space. Trustee Gill stated that the Table C-1: Permitted Uses Table would also need to be updated changing the O to RR and marking an "x" for Dwelling, Single Family Detached. Additionally, Table D-1: Dimensional Standards would need to be updated. Lot Width would Trustee Gill suggested deleting the bottom row of the Dimensional Standards Table, Maximum Density Per Acre. Trustee Gill stated that the maximum density line does not align with the densities dictated by the maximum lot dimensions. Another layer of measurements will present internal inconsistencies in the code. Trustee Gill suggested letting the lot sizes dictate the density of primary dwelling units and allow  overview oft the Title 101 Rewrite. current zone districts under Title 10.  need to be updated to 150: feet.  ADUS per the Town's ADU Ordinance.  The Board agreed with the suggested changes made by Trustee Gill.  Trustee Wirtz asked about the minimum lot size in the proposed open space: zone district. The minimum lot size is five acres, many ofthe current lots are smaller than five acres. Would this remain the same if the zoning district is changed to rural residential. Trustee Gill stated the density of dwelling unitsi is dictated by one dwelling unit per five acres, the lot area refers to the lot area ofar residential dwelling unit. Town Attorney Flanagan stated that the current general lot size in agriculture is five acres. Town Attorney Flanagan stated that the Town currently has lot sizes that do not conform with the lot size, these lots are Trustee Sutton stated that he would support not allowing artificial turf. Trustee Sutton stated he would also support changing the evergreen tree height from 8-feet to 5-feet. Trustee Leonard stated that he did not agree with Trustee Sutton on prohibiting artificial turf. The Board agreed that they would address the  currently and will continue to be legal non-conforming.  use ofa artificial turfi in phase two oft the Title 101 Rewrite.    Trustee Gill provided al background on the decision to limit the number of hotels permitted ini the historic downtown district to two. This was a consensus reached byt the Planning Commission at one oft their prior meetings. Trustee Gill stated she would like al better understanding oft the parcel ofl land Ross Bradley referenced during public comment. Trustee Gill stated she understood the hotel limitation was for property west of thel hogback, if there is property east oft the hogback where there is more parking she would support discussing this further inj phase two. Trustee Gill voiçed her concern related to allowing additional hotels in the town. Specifically related toj parking having a negative impact on existing local establishments. Trustee Gill also voiced concern about serving hotels with water, the' Town willl have an estimated amount of 150 taps after the Red Hotel and Red Rocks Ranch development is fully developed. Trustee Gill stated that the Town received feedback int the Town survey that they would like a variety of restaurants and shops in the Town. Trustee Gill stated she felt two hotels would be a fair balance to the Krista Nash, 171 Red Rocks Vista Lane. Nash stated that the Board is dealing with private property rights and water needs and suggested the Board consider hotels on a case-by-case decision. Trustee Gill stated that a conditional use does not mean the Board can just say no on an application, there are limitations to what the Board can deny an application on. Town Attorney Flanagan stated the hotel The Board agreed to keep the two hotel limitations as drafted and further review the restriction inj phase An motion was made by Trustee Sutton to adopt Ordinance NO. 546- An emergency Ordinance Amending Title 10 ofthe] Morrison Code] Regarding Land Use Regulations with the suggested changes made by Trustee Gill. The motion was seconded by Trustee Way.A All members present Mayor Wolfe thanked Bear Creek Development and the Planning Commission for their feedback on the Ordinance No. 547- An Ordinance Amending Title 4 and 6 of the Morrison Municipal Code. Chief Vinelli stated that this Ordinance will allow the Morrison Police Department to better serve their Ar motion was made by' Trustee Sutton to adopt Ordinance No. 547- An Ordinance Amending Title 4and 6oft the Morrison Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Trustee Way. All members  Town and residents to allow for a variety of shops and restaurants.  restriction only applies to the Historic Downtown zone district.  two oft the' Title 10 rewrite.  voted aye. The motion carried. Title 101 Rewrite.  community and will be a benefit to the Town of Morison.  present voted aye. The motion carried.  Resolution 2024-08- DYK, Inc. Revocable License. Agreement.  Ar motion was made by' Trustee Way to approve Resolution 2024-08 A Resolution Approving a one- year extension ofa Revocable License Agreement with DKY.INC.dba Morrison Holiday Bar, Allowing Occupation of A Part of Mill Street Right-of-Way. The motion was seconded by Trustee  Gill. All members present voted aye. The motion carried. Trustee Way completed Morrison Holiday Bar on Mill Street right-of-way.  Departmental Reports.  Accounting. Trustee Gill asked about the Red Rocks Amphitheatre Traffic and Impact Fees. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated the first invoice was senti in May and the Town should be receiving payment in. June.    The Board requested that the Town Attorney and new Town Manager Nassau review the" Traffic and Court. Trustee Gill stated that she has seen positive feedback from the Community regarding the speed Trustee Gill suggested adding to ai future agenda what the Town's plans are for the revenue from the speed radar cameras. Trustee Leonard stated that the Police Department is currently in a deficit and is being subsidized by the general fund. Trustee Gill stated that at some point the Board will need to address Trustee Gill stated that the number of violations from the speed radar cameras shows the' Town has a  Impact IGA with Denver. radar cameras.  the revenue from the speed radar camera, the numbers are not solid at this time. traffic safety issue related to speeding and the Town is addressing it.  Planning Department.  Project Tracker. No oral report.  Police Department. Trustee Wirtz asked if the number of citations sent out for going 34mph was accurate. Het thought the' Town was only issuing citations for going 10 miles over the posted speed limit. ChiefVinelli stated yes citations are still being sent out to anyone going 9 miles over the posted speed Trustee Wirtz asked ifthe other speed radar camera had' been installed. ChiefVinelli stated no currently only one camera has been installed, there are still a few items related to the data plan with Traffic Logix Trustee Wirtz asked if people are paying the citations issued by the speed radar cameras. Deputy Town Clerk Christensen stated the Town currently has received approximately 650 payments from speed radar citations, thisi is roughly $26,000.00 but does not include the expenses that need to be deducted for EES Trustee Wirtz asked what the process is for when a citation is issued to the registered owner was not the driver at thet time. ChiefVinelli stated that the burden of proofin a civil case is not on the police department, it is on the registered owner. The driver can either pay or dispute the citation. Ifthey do not pay the citation it will be sent to collections. Trustee Sutton stated that the citation issued from the speed Trustee Sutton asked if the citations are issued if the driver is only going 7 miles over the posted speed limit. Chief Vinelli stated that citation was most likely issued during the calibration phase, everything was recorded during the calibrations phase. The police department will spoil a citation that was issued during Trustee Sutton asked what happens to a speed radar citation ift the license plates are not readable. Chief Trustee Gill stated the Lakewood Park Rangers complimented the Morrison Police Department for their Trustee Wirtz asked if the Police Department received any reports about fireworks. ChiefVinelli stated that dispatch was called, they were originally called in as gunshots, and officers were dispatched to the call. ChiefVinelli stated that the Morrison Police Department will respond to calls about fireworks over  limit.  that need to be worked out.  services.  radar camera does not reflect on their driver's license.  the calibration phase that was issued for going 7 miles over the posted speed limit. Vinelli stated that citations issued with an unclear license plate are spoiled. traffic enforcement on Morrison Road near the Bear Creek Lake Park entrance.    the holiday but ifr multiple calls are made at the same location they will only respond when personnel are  available.  Mayor Wolfe voiced gratitude for Officers Everhart and Klingelsmith.  Chief Vinelli stated he watched the bodycam footage oft thei incident with. Jerry Neary and stated that Neary was not listed as the nursing home resident's medical power of attorney. Trustee Leonard stated that Neary cares deeply for this member and suggested the Town reach out to them. Streets and Grounds. Trustee! Leonard asked for an update on the undergrounding of the gas line at Spring Street Bridge. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont stated that the contracting company Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont provided an update on the paving ofl Red Rocks Vista Drive. Mayor Wolfe asked ift there is any plan to include a speed bump on Red Rocks Vista Drive. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont stated that he has received mixed feedback on including Trustee Sutton voiced his support for the speed bumps and stated he does not want the speed bumps would interfere with a snow plow. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont stated that the speed Trustee Leonard stated he is for speed bumps and requested that thel Board review the location and type of Town Clerk Neverdahl suggested surveying the residents along Red Rocks Vista Drive and Lane ifthey would support speed bumps. Trustee Wirtz agreed and stated that he has spoken out against speed bumps Thel Board agreed to hear from the residents on their input on the speed bumps on Town roads. Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont asked ift thel Board would support delaying putting out the proposal for work to change the scope of work to include speed bumps. The Board agreed to move forward with the proposal and ask the awarded company to provide the Town with a change work order to include speedbumps. Streets, Grounds and Building Director Lamont stated he would bring back quotes Streets, Grounds, and Building Director Lamont stated. Jefferson County Open Space responded to the Town's inquiry about a "residents only" sign att the Mt. Falcon entrance. Jefferson County Open Space stated it would not be feasible to enforce and stated that they were not in favor of placing a' "resident  will be restoring the potholes for the work int the upcoming week.  speed bumps on the road.  bumps would not interfere with any snow plow operations.  speed bump before they put iti inj place.  ini the past due to the increased noise from vehicles.  and proposed locations for speed bumps for the Board's approval.  only" sign at thel Mt. Falcon trailhead. Town Clerk. No oral report. Town Attorney. No oral report. Consent Agenda.  Amotion was made by' Trustee Way to approve the Consent Agenda for. June 18,2024. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gill. All members present voted aye. The motion carried.  Board Comments.  Trustee Wirtz voiced concern about the upcoming holiday and the fireworks.    Trustee Leonard asked Town Clerk Neverdahl how: residents could register their cars for the paid parking program. Town Clerk Neverdahl stated you can apply online or call the Trustee Leonard suggested sending flowers or a card to a longtime resident ini the nursing  Town Office for assistance. home, and the Board agreed.  Trustee Sutton voiced concern over the Morrison Police Department responding to calls at the nursing home that involve elder abuse and drugs. ChiefVinelli stated that the Morrison Police Department does respond to these calls. They will send ai report to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office to investigate. In addition, nursing home residents Trustee Sutton thanked Trustee Gill and Jim Gill for all ofthe time and work they have dedicated to the' Town and asked the Town to present them with a housewarming gift. Trustee Sutton thanked Trustee Gill for her assistance in onboarding the new Town  involved in an incident are contacted by Victims Advocates.  Manager.  Trustee Sutton mentioned the traffic along Morrison Road and Bear Creek Avenue. Chief Vinelli stated the Morrison Police Department is currently working with CDOT to resolve the issue. Trustee Gill stated that there are plans to move the entrance to Bear  Creek Lake further up east on Morrison Road.  Trustee Sutton stated he felt like the Raw Water Infrastructure Project was not moving  fast enough and voiced concern about the Town's water supply.  Trustee Gill stated that she spoke with WSP, who is working on the BRIC Grant for the Town. They stated that the Town has enough water storage at the reservoir to supply the Town with water ifar rock fall were to happen in the Ccanyon and damage the raw water  intake.  Trustee Gill stated that she felt she could help the new Town Manager understand the Town's water needs and water infrastructure. Trustee Gill stated that the Town in the  future will need better locates oft the Town water and sewer lines.  Trustee Way stated al bear knocked over. his trash cans this past week and suggested the Town look into implementing Bear Safe Trash Cans. Mayor Wolfe agreed with Trustee  Way and suggested having the new Town Manager look into this.    Adjournment. Mayor Wolfe adjourned the regular Town Board Meeting at 7:301 P.M.  TOWN OF MORRISON  N  SEAL MORADO  Chris Wolfe, Mayor  ATTEST:  aupsdaN Alianal Neverdahl, Town Clerk