Glenwood Springs public meetings in 2021

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2021, to consider continued items, including code text amendments to Municipal Code Title 070. These amendments address standards for wireless communication facilities, residential/nonresidential/mixed-use site and building design, and off-street parking and loading. The meeting is held in person and via Zoom.

• Consideration of Code Text Amendments to Municipal Code Title 070 (sections 070.020, 070.030, 070.040)
• Amendments to Wireless Communication Facilities Standards (Section 070.030.030(g))
• Nonresidential Design Standards and Business Overlay District (Section 070.040.090)
• Receipt of November 16, 2021 meeting minutes
• Comments from citizens on non-agenda items

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2022 budget appropriation and a special election scheduled for May 3, 2022. The meeting also includes work sessions on the Mitchell Cooper Water System and an airport tunnel study.

• Resolution 2021-32: Calling a Special Election on May 3rd 2022
• Ordinance 21, Series of 2021: Appropriating funds for the 2022 Budget
• Ordinance 19, Series of 2021: Amending the 2021 Budget Appropriation
• Mitchell Cooper Water System discussion
• Airport Tunnel and Airspace Study discussion

Council approved a letter of support to match Garfield County Commissioners' funding for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, up to $50,000, contingent on the society providing a budget and plan, with approval at the City Manager's discretion (6-1, Godes opposed). Council also approved the 2022 budget ordinance and a 2021 budget amendment, both unanimously, and voted to delay the Blake Avenue roadway project until 2023. A motion to add a soft-trails line item to the Parks and Rec budget failed 4-3, and an ordinance on remote council participation was moved to the January 6, 2022 meeting (6-1).

• Approved letter of support to match Garfield County funding for Glenwood Springs Historical Society, up to $50,000, contingent on budget/plan and City Manager approval (6-1, Godes opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 21, Series of 2021, appropriating funds for the 2022 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 19, Series of 2021, amending the 2021 Budget Appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Item 57-21 amending Municipal Code Title 070 with recommended findings and Ordinance 18 (unanimous)
• Delayed Blake Avenue roadway project until 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Mount Sopris Drive School Pedestrian Safety and Stormwater project, not to exceed $235,000, added to 2022 budget from marijuana tax, pending engineering staff budget (unanimous)
• Failed motion to add a soft-trails line item to the 2022 Parks and Rec budget (4-3, Stepp/Davis/Wussow in favor)
• Moved Ordinance 2021-20 on remote council participation to January 6, 2022 meeting (6-1, Willman opposed)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on transportation demand management, paid parking, and a development moratorium and affordable housing committee. In the regular session, they will vote on a major site plan for a 300-unit multi-family development in Glenwood Meadows, an emergency ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on residential development, and several other items including a mill levy ordinance and a boat ramp lease.

• Planning File 60-20: Major Site/Architectural Plan Review for 300-unit multi-family development in 14 buildings in Glenwood Meadows
• Ordinance 17 Series of 2021: Emergency ordinance imposing temporary moratorium on residential development (first reading)
• Ordinance 14 Series of 2021: Fixing and certifying mill levy for FY2022 with temporary tax credit (first reading)
• Ordinance 16 Series of 2021: Mill levy for General Improvement District No. 1980 (first reading)
• Lease of boat ramp in West Glenwood; replacement of fuel tanks at the airport

The Glenwood Springs City Council failed to approve a Major Site/Architectural Plan Review for a 300-unit multi-family development in Glenwood Meadows after a 3-3 tie vote. Council also rejected a proposed 6-month emergency moratorium on residential development (4-2) and approved a 3-year extension of vested rights for the Silver Sage Planned Unit Development. Other actions included setting the next election for May 3, suspending the December 16 meeting, and approving several financial and lease items.

• Motion to uphold Planning and Zoning recommendation for 300-unit Glenwood Meadows development failed 3-3 (Ayes: Wussow, Hershey, Kaup; Nays: Stepp, Willman, Godes)
• Emergency ordinance imposing 6-month residential development moratorium failed 4-2 (Ayes: Wussow, Stepp; Nays: Godes, Hershey, Kaup, Willman)
• Approved 3-year extension of vested rights for Silver Sage Planned Unit Development until July 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set election for May 3 and community feedback session in first half of January (unanimous)
• Suspended December 16 Council meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized City to apply for TDM grant (5-1, Hershey nay)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 interfund loan to airport for fuel tank replacement (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2021. The main new item is a minor site and architectural plan for a three-story, 20-unit multifamily residential building at 2512 South Grand Avenue. The commission will also consider continuing a discussion on code text amendments to Title 070, including zoning districts and development standards, to the next meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, minutes, and public comments.

• Planning File 10-21: Minor Site & Architectural Plan for a three-story, 20-unit multifamily residential building at 2512 South Grand Avenue
• Continued consideration of Code Text Amendments to Municipal Code Title 070, including sections 070.020 (Zoning Districts) and 070.040 (Development Standards) regarding open space, public art, site and building design, and off-street parking
• Receipt of October 26, 2021 meeting minutes
• Comments from citizens on non-agenda items

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session with Garfield County on parking, Midland Avenue intersections, South Bridge, a homeless camp, and the airport, followed by a regular session. Action items include annexation and zoning ordinances, a major site plan for a 300-unit multi-family development in Glenwood Meadows, a proposal to make Ride Glenwood fare-free, fuel tank upgrades, and approval of the 2022 budget.

• Annexation agreement for 214 Center Drive (PIN: 2185-061-00-042)
• Ordinance 2021-08: Annexing property, second reading
• Ordinance 2021-09: Zoning annexed parcel, second reading
• Major Site/Architectural Plan Review for 300-unit multi-family development in Glenwood Meadows (Planning File 60-20)
• 2022 Budget Approval

The City Council approved a six-month moratorium on new residential development applications exceeding ten units to allow for a review of growth policies. Additionally, the Council approved the 2022 budget, authorized the annexation and zoning of 214 Center Drive, and voted to stop selling Jet-A fuel at the airport.

• Enacted six-month moratorium on residential developments over 10 units (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-08: Annexing 214 Center Drive (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-09: Zoning for 214 Center Drive (4-3)
• Approved 2022 budget (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 13-2021 for water system capital improvement loan (unanimous)
• Approved going fare-free on Ride Glenwood (unanimous)
• Voted to stop selling Jet-A fuel at the airport (5-2)
• Continued 300-unit multi-family development application to Nov 18 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2021. They will review a location and extent request for a project at 202 Centennial Street and consider multiple code text amendments to Municipal Code Title 070, covering landscaping, nonresidential building design, subdivision procedures, public art, common open space, and allowed uses. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

• Planning File 58-21: Location and Extent Review for 202 Centennial Street
• Planning File 57-21: Code text amendments to Title 070 Sections 070.030, 070.040, 070.060, 070.070
• Amendments address landscaping, nonresidential building design, subdivision procedures, public art, common open space, use standards, and allowed uses
• Discussion of Art Master Plan Implementation
• Nonresidential development standards in the Downtown Core

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session, executive session, and public hearing. Key actions include considering annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive, the 2022 budget with a public hearing, and approval to construct the Devereux Trail section in Two Rivers Park. The agenda also includes consent items such as the Colorado Opioid Settlement and a CDOT agreement for the LoVa Trail.

• Annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to Commercial and PUD districts (Ordinances 2021-08 and 2021-09)
• 2022 Budget Hearing including 85/15 split in Accommodation Tax, Tourism Management Study, and Circulator Bus
• Approval to construct the Devereux Trail section in Two Rivers Park
• Colorado Opioid Settlement and MOU (consent agenda)
• Access Line Break Agreement with CDOT for LoVa Trail construction and maintenance

Glenwood Springs City Council approved the annexation and initial zoning/rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive, reversing the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation, with conditions including 300 total units, two acres of outdoor public space, and affordable housing requirements. Council also directed staff to draft an ordinance renaming the Tourism Promotion Board to the Tourism Management Board, approved a split of gross tourism revenue, and delayed decisions on a tourism management study and a circulator bus. Several budget items were discussed, including a $50,000 transfer from reserves for the Devereux Trail project, which was approved 5-2.

• Approved annexation of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive with conditions (4-3)
• Approved initial zoning/rezoning of 3.53 acres to Commercial and 12.285 acres to PUD at 214 Center Drive (4-3)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance renaming Tourism Promotion Board to Tourism Management Board (unanimous)
• Approved splitting gross tourism revenue 85% to tourism fund, 15% retained with 7.5% to FAB grant and 7.5% to other tourism impacts (unanimous)
• Voted not to include tourism management study in budget at this time (unanimous)
• Voted not to include circulator bus in budget at this time, pending recommendations from Tourism Management Board, Transportation Commission, and DDA (unanimous)
• Amended RWPA contribution from $5,500 to $6,050 (unanimous)
• Approved new Lodging and Attractions Tax Ad Hoc Committee selection with revised priorities (4-3)

General

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to review and discuss vacation rentals and the results of a community survey. These are discussion items only, with no formal decisions scheduled. The meeting also includes commissioner and director comments.

• Review and discussion of vacation rentals
• Review and discussion of community survey results

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on the 2022 budget, including tourism promotion, bus tax, and infrastructure projects, and a request to RFTA for Destination 2040 funds for South Bridge. The regular session includes action on a 15.818-acre annexation at 214 Center Drive, the 2022 budget submittal, airport capital needs, and several resolutions. Consent agenda items include landfill pricing, a grant for Sayre Park, and a snow removal ordinance.

• Annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to Commercial and PUD (Ordinances 2021-08 and 2021-09)
• 2022 Budget Submittal and work session on Tourism Promotion Fund, Bus Tax, and Major Infrastructure Projects
• Airport Capital Needs and Funding discussion/action
• Resolution 2021-25 approving Public Art Master Plan
• Resolution 2021-28 endorsing Roaring Fork School District Mill Levy

Glenwood Springs City Council approved $100,000 for the airport's UNICOM safety system on a 4-2 vote, while a separate $300,000 Jet A fuel budget item failed 4-2 and was moved to the second November meeting. Council continued the 214 Center Drive annexation to October 21, 2021 (5-1), approved the Public Art Master Plan and a Roaring Fork School District mill levy endorsement, and denied a two-year extension of incentives at 406 W. 7th Street. Council also voted 4-2 to move the New Year's Eve fireworks to 7:00pm and 5-1 to support a letter seeking fossil fuel divestment.

• Continued 214 Center Drive annexation and rezoning to October 21, 2021 (5-1, Hershey nay)
• Approved FAB recommendation for the swim team and continued the hockey application to October 21, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for the airport UNICOM system only (4-2, Godes and Willman nay)
• Failed motion to exclude the $300,000 Jet A fuel item from the 2022 budget (4-2)
• Moved Jet A fuel budget discussion to the second regular Council meeting in November (5-1, Willman nay)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-25 approving the Glenwood Springs Public Art Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 endorsing the Roaring Fork School District Mill Levy (unanimous)
• Denied a two-year extension of incentives at 406 W. 7th Street (Butler Rents) from May 31, 2023 to May 31, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with items including an appeal that has been withdrawn, a review of commission by-laws, a location and extent review for a childcare center, and a special use permit amendment for fuel sales. Public comments and routine approvals are also on the agenda.

• Appeal of debris flow/floodplain analysis requirement withdrawn by applicant
• Review of Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws
• Location & Extent Review for childcare center (12-15 children) at 100 Wulfsohn Road, zoned Residential Transitional
• Special use permit amendment for automobile fuel sales in M1 Mixed-Use Corridor District

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on the 2022 budget, covering funds such as the General Fund, Fire/EMS, and Capital Projects. The regular session includes a public hearing on a major site plan for a 40-unit multifamily building, several contract awards and amendments, and an ordinance on snow removal and street sweeping. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property negotiations and legal advice.

• Planning Item 20-21: Major Site/Architectural Plan Review for a 40-unit multifamily development
• Award of contract for Comprehensive Plan Update planning services and steering committee appointment
• Ordinance 11, Series 2021: amending snow removal, leaves in right-of-way, and snow plowing/street sweeping rules
• Resolution 2021-24: temporarily suspending renewal provisions for accessory tourist rentals and short-term rentals
• Local match for Hanging Lake Trail Restoration

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved a major site and architectural plan for Mountain View Flats, a 40-unit multi-family building with 8 deed-restricted units, on a 5-1 vote. Council also awarded a contract for planning services for the Comprehensive Plan update, approved up to $200,000 for a detox facility's operations, and approved a $741,382 amendment to the Southbridge design contract. A motion to require masks in Council Chambers failed 3-3.

• Approved Planning Item 20-21 for 40-unit Mountain View Flats with condition to use best practice energy efficiency and attempt 100% renewable city electric (5-1, Godes nay)
• Awarded contract for planning services for the Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved Joyce Jenkins to the VALE Board (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200,000 per year for detox facility operations, contingent on funding needs (unanimous)
• Approved $741,382 amendment to Jacobs contract for Southbridge project design (unanimous)
• Allocated $50,000 from FAB funds toward Hanging Lake Trail restoration fundraising with the Forest Service (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring back details on an Affordable Housing Manager position to the October 21 meeting (4-2, Davis and Hershey nay)
• Adopted Ordinance 11, Series 2021 regarding snow removal, leaves in right of way, and snow plowing/street sweeping (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting with a primary focus on a proposed annexation of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive, along with initial zoning to Commercial (CO) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts. The council will discuss and potentially take action on the annexation and related ordinances. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items such as roll call, public comments, and council comments.

• Annexation of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive (PIN: 2185-061-00-042) to Commercial (CO) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts
• Ordinance 2021-08: Annexing property to the city
• Ordinance 2021-09: Zoning the annexed parcel

The Council voted 5-2 to continue a motion to deny a proposed annexation and zoning of property into the City until the October 7, 2021 regular meeting, giving the applicant time to address concerns. The underlying motion would have denied the application on the basis that the annexation does not minimize adverse impacts to the City and negatively affects public health, safety, and welfare. The Council also voted 5-2 to continue the balance of the agenda to October 7. No annexation or zoning ordinance was approved or denied; the decision was postponed.

• Continued motion to deny annexation application to October 7, 2021 regular meeting (5-2, Ayes: Davis, Willman, Kaup, Godes, Wussow; Nays: Hershey, Stepp)
• Continued balance of agenda items to October 7, 2021 regular meeting (5-2, Ayes: Kaup, Wussow, Godes, Willman, Davis; Nays: Hershey, Stepp)
• Adjourned (unanimous)
• No vote taken on Ordinance 2021-08 (annexing property) or Ordinance 2021-09 (zoning annexed parcel)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on 2022 public works budgets (street tax, water/wastewater, broadband, electric, landfill) and then consider several resolutions and ordinances to place tax measures on the November 2, 2021 ballot, including excise taxes on admissions and accommodations, a mill levy for the municipal airport, and a charter amendment. They will also discuss a 36-unit multifamily building site plan, snow removal code amendments, and board appointments.

• Resolution 2021-20: ballot issue for excise tax on admissions
• Resolution 2021-21: ballot issue for excise tax on accommodations
• Resolution 2021-22: ballot issue for mill levy for municipal airport
• Ordinance #12 - Series of 2021 enabling ballot measures and tax uses
• Planning File 58-20: 36-unit multifamily building site plan review

The City Council voted to place a mill levy and debt authorization for municipal airport improvements on the November 2, 2021, ballot. Council denied two separate resolutions that would have put excise tax proposals for admissions and accommodations before voters. Additionally, Council approved a 36-unit multifamily development in the Glenwood Meadows area and passed an ordinance updating the structure of city boards and commissions.

• Denied Resolution 2021-20 regarding admissions excise tax (4-3)
• Denied Resolution 2021-21 regarding accommodations excise tax (4-3)
• Approved airport mill levy and $8M debt ballot measure (4-3)
• Approved 36-unit multifamily building at Glenwood Meadows (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-15 updating boards and commissions (4-3)
• Failed motion to move ballot items to a later date (2-5)
• Failed motion to amend City Charter Section 13.2 (2-5)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special work session to discuss two potential ballot measures for the November election: a lodging or attraction tax and a mill levy question for the airport. The meeting includes an executive session with the City Attorney for legal advice on TABOR and tax implementation. No formal decisions are expected; the items are for information and discussion.

• Discussion of possible lodging or attraction tax ballot measure
• Discussion of possible mill levy question for the airport
• Executive session for legal advice on TABOR and tax implementation

The City Council held a special session to receive legal advice from the City Attorney. The discussion focused on TABOR and tax implementation.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice on TABOR and tax implementation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a site visit and public hearing. The main item is a continued review of a Major Site/Architectural Plan for a 300-unit multi-family development in Glenwood Meadows. Two other items were removed or postponed: a 40-unit development and a sign variance were pulled, and an appeal was continued to September.

• Planning File 60-20: 300-unit multi-family development in 14 buildings, Glenwood Meadows (Lots 11 C-B and 11 C-C, near Flat Top View Drive and Wulfsohn Road)
• Planning Item 20-21: 40-unit multi-family development in a single building (removed from agenda)
• Planning Item 28-21: Appeal of director's decision requiring debris flow and floodplain analysis (continued to Sept. 28, 2021)
• Planning File 25-21: Sign variance for electronic message sign at 2310 Glen Avenue gas station (removed by applicant)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on the 2022 budget and a regular session with public comment, consent agenda, and several action items. The most consequential item is the continuation of an annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to Commercial and Planned Unit Development districts, along with related ordinances. The council will also review a major site plan for a 36-unit multifamily building and consider a proclamation thanking CDOT.

• Annexation and initial zoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to Commercial (CO) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts
• Ordinance 2021-08: Annexing property to the city
• Ordinance 2021-09: Zoning a parcel of land annexed into the city
• Planning File 58-20: Major site architectural plan review for a 36-unit multifamily building
• Award of 2021-23Q Wayfinding Signage contract

Glenwood Springs City Council held a continued public hearing on a proposed annexation and zoning but made no final decision, voting unanimously to continue the item to a special meeting on September 7, 2021, at 6:00 pm. Council also approved its consent agenda unanimously and Mayor Godes read a proclamation thanking CDOT for mudslide and debris-flow cleanup in Glenwood Springs Canyon. Mayor Godes requested an August 24 special session to discuss an attraction tax and lodging tax and possible ballot funding for the airport, with City Attorney Karl Hanlon drafting language; no action was taken on those items.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Continued annexation and zoning item to special meeting Sept 7, 2021, 6:00 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
• Read proclamation thanking CDOT for canyon mudslide and debris flow cleanup (no vote recorded)
• No vote taken on proposed attraction tax, lodging tax, or airport ballot funding; Mayor Godes requested an Aug 24 special session

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss new items, including formula retail standards, and to continue consideration of Planning File 18-21, which involves the commission's by-laws. The meeting also includes commissioner and director comments before adjournment.

• Discussion of Formula Retail Standards
• Continued consideration of Planning File 18-21 (P&Z by-laws)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on the 2022 budget and a regular meeting with consent agenda items, including an annexation of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive, a homeless assistance funding contract, and a budget amendment ordinance. The annexation is continued to August 19, 2021.

• Annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to Commercial and PUD districts
• Ordinance 2021-08: Annexing property to the city
• Ordinance 2021-09: Zoning annexed parcel
• ESG Homeless Assistance Funding and Contract
• Ordinance No 2021-10: Amending 2021 Appropriation Ordinance for carryovers and reallocations

Glenwood Springs City Council approved Ordinance No. 2021-10, amending the 2021 appropriation ordinance to reflect 2020 budget carryovers, fund reallocations, and expenditures approved after the 2021 budget was submitted. Council also approved a sub-recipient agreement with West Mountain Regional Alliance for ESG homeless assistance funding on a 6-1 vote, with Councilor Hershey opposed. The annexation item was continued to August 19, 2021, and council entered executive session for the City Manager's annual review.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-10 amending the 2021 appropriation ordinance for 2020 carryovers, fund reallocations, and post-budget expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved sub-recipient agreement with West Mountain Regional Alliance for ESG homeless assistance funding (6-1, Hershey opposed)
• Approved Consent Agenda items C and E (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items D and J (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda without items C, D, E, and J, and approved minutes with a future change (unanimous)
• Continued annexation items 12 A, B, and C to August 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for City Manager's annual review (unanimous)
• Swore in Douglas Gerald as Deputy Fire Chief

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to consider annexing 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive and zoning it as Commercial (CO) and Planned Unit Development (PUD). The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the annexation and two related ordinances. No other substantive items are listed.

• Annexation of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive (PIN: 2185-061-00-042)
• Initial zoning to Commercial (CO) District and Planned Unit Development (PUD) District
• Ordinance 2021-08: Annexing Property to the City
• Ordinance 2021-09: Zoning a Parcel of Land Annexed Into the City

At a special meeting on July 29, 2021, City Council took up an annexation and initial zoning/rezoning of 15.818 acres to Commercial (CO) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts at 214 Center Drive. After staff and developer presentations and public comment, Councilor Hershey moved, seconded by Councilor Kaup, to continue the public meeting to August 5, 2021. The motion passed unanimously. No decision on the annexation or zoning itself was recorded; the meeting then adjourned.

• Continued the 214 Center Drive annexation and zoning/rezoning public meeting to August 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• No vote recorded on the annexation or the CO/PUD zoning itself

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a major site architectural plan for a 36-unit multifamily building involving height and length variances. The commission will also consider a request to delay a 300-unit multi-family development review in Glenwood Meadows until August.

• Major Site Architectural Plan review for a 36-unit multifamily building
• Special Use Permit for building height exceeding 40 feet
• Variance for building length in Glenwood Meadows
• Review of Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws
• Request to continue 300-unit multi-family development review to August 24, 2021

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss strategies for drought resiliency in a joint session with the River Commission. The agenda also includes commissioner-directed topics, along with routine comments and adjournment.

• Joint session with River Commission on drought resiliency strategies
• Commissioner-directed topics discussion

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will hold a work session on drought response strategies and a downtown paid parking study, followed by a regular session with consent agenda items, presentations, and action items. Key actions include appointing a custodian for employee retirement plans, awarding a contract for Red Mountain South Phase 1, and adopting a new fee schedule for marijuana licenses.

• Resolution 2021-15: Appointing Newport Trust Company as custodian of City Employees' 401(K) Plan and Trust
• Resolution 2021-16: Appointing Newport Trust Company as custodian of City's Police and Fire MPP Plan
• RFP 2021-19P Red Mountain South Phase 1 Award
• RFTA Funding and Maintenance IGA for the 27th Street Underpass
• Resolution 2021-17: New fee schedule for medical and retail marijuana licenses

Council approved a compensation study increasing the 2021 budget to improve staff retention and adopted a recommendation to develop a managed parking plan for downtown. The council also approved a new marijuana license fee schedule and supported an intergovernmental agreement for the 27th Street Underpass.

• Adopted managed parking recommendation to develop a plan for costs, revenue, and outreach (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 for a new medical and retail marijuana license fee schedule (6-1)
• Supported RFTA Funding and Maintenance IGA for the 27th Street Underpass (4-3)
• Adopted staff recommendations for outdoor dining regulations (6-1)
• Approved new pay structure and benefits program starting August 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad Lee to a second term on the Downtown Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Denied motion to limit outdoor dining to one parking space (4-3)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an ordinance changing affordable and workforce housing rules, a resolution on community housing guidelines, a debris flow update, landfill and recycle center hours, and multiple contract awards. The meeting also includes an executive session on a boat ramp lease renewal and airport litigation.

• Ordinance 07, Series of 2021 - Changes to Title 070.045.120 Affordable and Workforce Housing
• Resolution 2021-14 Community Housing Guidelines
• RFQ 2021-18Q Three Phase Transformer Award to American Power/Howard for $110,780
• Landfill Rate Resolution 2021-13 Updating Landfill Fees to Include Appliances with Freon
• RFP 2021-16P Blake Ave Asphalt Award

Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-2 to give staff until the end of the year to complete public outreach and issue an RFP for South Canyon, reversing a prior 60-day RFP direction. Council also approved new landfill and recycle center hours plus a new full-time landfill employee (5-2), awarded a $67,541.45 Blake Avenue asphalt contract to United Companies, and authorized applying for a federal RAISE Grant with about $1.4 million in matching funds (6-1). Council unanimously approved Ordinance 07 on affordable/workforce housing, Resolution 2021-14 housing guidelines, and a Silver Sage conservation easement conditioned on Airport Road access.

• Directed staff to complete public process and issue South Canyon RFP by end of year (5-2)
• Approved landfill/recycle center hours changes and new full-time landfill position (5-2)
• Awarded RFP 2021-16P Blake Ave asphalt to United Companies for $67,541.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 07, Series 2021 amending Title 070.045.120 on affordable/workforce housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14, Housing Guidelines for Inclusionary Zoning (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for RAISE Grant with about $1.4M matching funds (6-1)
• Accepted Silver Sage easement conditioned on Airport Road access (unanimous)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation staffing strategies and budget proposals (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several items, including a major site plan for a 36-unit multifamily building requiring a special use permit for height over 40 feet and a variance for building length, as well as continued items on an 11-unit multifamily addition and a sign variance. The commission will also review its own by-laws. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Planning File 58-20: Major Site Architectural Plan review for a 36-unit multifamily building, with Special Use Permit for height over 40 feet and variance for building length
• Planning File 09-21 (continued): Minor Site/Architectural Plan review for 11 multifamily units in a vacant building, including Right-of-Way Encroachment License for cornices
• Planning File 16-21 (continued): Variance to allow two signs in RM-1 district exceeding 10 sq ft and illumination of one sign
• Planning File 18-21: Consideration of Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting with a work session on a citizen survey and a regular session covering consent agenda items, updates, and several discussions/actions. Key items include adopting 2021 updates to the Long Range Transportation Plan priorities, an ordinance to permit commercial use of parks, and a contract award for design of 6th Street improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and a fire hydrant policy.

• Award contract for RFP 2021-10: Design of Phase 1: 6th Street Improvements between Laurel and Pine Streets
• Ordinance 2021-06: Amending municipal code to authorize commercial use of parks through a permitting system
• Review and adoption of 2021 updates to the 2015-2035 Long Range Transportation Plan priorities
• South Midland update and South Canyon planning discussions
• Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act discussion

Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-1 to direct staff to put out an RFP within 30 days for the hot springs and recreational vehicle and tent camping in the South Canyon area. Earlier, a motion to seek development proposals failed 3-3, and a motion to spend up to $20,000 on an 8-week public engagement process passed 4-2. Council also approved Ordinance 2021-06 authorizing commercial use of parks through a permitting system (5-1), approved a citizen survey (5-1), adopted 2021 updates to the long-range transportation plan with an amendment adding the 8th Street connection (unanimous), and took an official position of support for the SHRED Act (unanimous).

• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 authorizing commercial use of parks through a permitting system (5-1)
• Approved a citizen survey including infrastructure, airport, workforce housing, attraction tax, and lodging tax; cost $17,500 (5-1)
• Adopted 2021 updates to the 2015-2035 Long Range Transportation Plan priorities with amendment adding 8th Street connection (unanimous)
• Took official position of support on the Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act (SHRED Act) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to issue an RFP within 30 days for hot springs and RV/tent camping in South Canyon (5-1)
• Approved spending up to $20,000 on an 8-week public engagement process for South Canyon, concluding by August 13 (4-2)
• Motion to direct staff to submit an RFP for hot springs and camping failed 3-3
• Motion to conduct accelerated public process then RFP for lower hot springs area was withdrawn

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several items including a water improvement loan and a special use permit for a retail marijuana establishment. The agenda also includes discussions on community clean-up, the Two Rivers Trail, and a housing RFQ for city-owned property.

• Ordinance 2021-05: Loan from Colorado Water Conservation Board for water improvements
• Special Use Permit for retail marijuana at 2114 Grand Avenue
• Resolution 21-10: Annexation petition for 214 Center Drive
• City Owned Property Housing RFQ
• Amendment to City Manager Figueroa's contract

Council denied a special use permit for a retail marijuana establishment at 2114 Grand Avenue. The board approved a request for proposals for city-owned housing limited to for-sale units and authorized $200,000 from the marijuana fund for utility assistance.

• Denied retail marijuana special use permit at 2114 Grand Avenue (5-1)
• Approved housing RFQ for city-owned properties for for-sale units only and $13,000 for technical development (4-2)
• Approved $200,000 from Marijuana fund for Utility Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved Two Rivers Trail project using CDOT grant (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Advisory Board grant recommendations with specific revisions (5-1)
• Set July 29, 2021, as public hearing date for annexation of 214 Center Drive (unanimous)
• Appointed Kyle Jones to the Arts and Culture Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. They will consider a continued annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive, an appeal of a director's decision regarding a site plan and subdivision application, and several new items including a minor site plan review, a variance request, and adoption of commission by-laws. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to Commercial (CO) and Planned Unit Development (PUD) districts (continued from March 23, 2021)
• Appeal of Community Development Director decision to not process Major Site/Architectural Plan Review and Minor Subdivision applications for Lots 11 C-B and 11 C-C in Glenwood Meadows Subdivision No. 6 (continued from May 10, 2021)
• Minor Site/Architectural Plan Review for adding 11 multifamily units in a vacant building, including a Right-of-Way Encroachment License for overhanging cornices
• Variance request to allow two signs exceeding 10 square feet and illumination in RM-1 Residential Medium Density district
• Consideration of Planning and Zoning Commission by-laws

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several items including a housing RFQ for city-owned property and a special use permit for a marijuana establishment. The agenda also includes multiple ordinance readings and discussions regarding COVID-19 updates and alcohol to-go locations.

• Special Use Permit for retail marijuana at 2114 Grand Avenue
• City Owned Property Housing RFQ
• Ordinance No 2021-03 amending Municipal Code Title 070
• Ordinance No 2021-05 for CWCB Loan
• Ordinance No 2021-04 amending the 2021 Appropriation Ordinance

Council awarded a contract to Ford AV for technology upgrades to the Council Chambers and approved several ordinances, including budget reallocations and municipal code amendments. A special use permit for a retail marijuana establishment was continued to a later date after a tied vote.

• Approved contract for Council Chamber Technology Upgrades to Ford AV (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No 2021-04 amending 2021 appropriations for budget carryovers and reallocations (Unanimous)
• Approved adoption of municipal code amendments to Title 070 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 for CWCB Loan (Unanimous)
• Ratified Memorandum of Understanding with Glenwood Meadows LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 45-day permit for Sharma Phillips to hold exercise classes (5-1)
• Repealed Resolutions 2020-32 and 2020-4 suspending the Sign Ordinance (5-1)
• Continued retail marijuana permit for 2114 Grand Avenue to June 3, 2021 (Unanimous)

General

The City Council is reviewing the current fiscal year budget and discussing potential updates to local ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on administrative procedures and municipal code adjustments.

• Review of the current fiscal year budget
• Discussion of municipal code ordinances
• Administrative procedural reviews

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will meet to discuss the annual budget, personnel matters, and various local ordinances. The agenda includes public hearings and discussions regarding city administration and community services.

• Annual budget discussion
• Personnel matters
• Public hearings on local ordinances
• City administration reports

Glenwood Springs City Council voted 6-1 to let staff proceed with a survey of up to $35,000 on funding infrastructure and other priorities, with a more comprehensive survey as part of the master plan process. Council also unanimously reinstated the sign code, approved Ordinance No. 2021-03 amending municipal code sections on storage containers, and continued a special use permit for a retail marijuana store at 2114 Grand Avenue. Three Housing Commission members were appointed to three-year terms ending in 2024, and council supported Resolution 2021-11 backing the Outdoor Restoration Force Act.

• Approved staff survey up to $35,000 on infrastructure funding and priorities (6-1, Hershey nay)
• Reinstated the sign code so enforcement can restart (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2021-03 amending Title 070 municipal code sections on storage containers (7-0)
• Continued Planning File 69-20, special use permit for retail marijuana at 2114 Grand Avenue (7-0)
• Appointed Sumner Schachter, Shaun Nesbitt, and Bobbie Hodge to Housing Commission three-year terms ending 2024 (7-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate with the lowest bidder for council chambers work (7-0)
• Supported Resolution Number 2021-11 in support of the Outdoor Restoration Force Act (7-0)
• Directed staff to pursue grant opportunities for 6th Street and 8th Street (7-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Board will consider several land use applications, including a rezoning request for a property on Highway 82. The meeting also includes discussions regarding specific development site plans and potential land use changes.

• Rezoning request for property on Highway 82
• Development site plan review
• Public hearing for land use applications

The Commission approved a plan to add five dwelling units at 405 Laurel Street with an added parking space. Two other items, including a large annexation and rezoning request at 214 Center Drive, were continued to future meetings for further information.

• Approved addition of five dwelling units at 405 Laurel Street with an amended condition to add one parking space (unanimous)
• Continued annexation and rezoning of 15.818 acres at 214 Center Drive to next meeting; requested 20 additional items of information from applicant (unanimous)
• Continued amendment to Caverns Village Development Agreement to May 10th special meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted March 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Seated Alternate Commissioner Waller (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is meeting to review the 2021 budget and hold public hearings on various local matters. The agenda includes discussions on municipal services, public works, and specific administrative updates.

• Review of the 2021 budget
• Public hearing regarding municipal matters
• Discussion of municipal services and public works
• Review of administrative and council updates

The City Council elected Mayor Godes and Mayor Pro-Tem Willman. Council approved a water rate increase and a contract amendment for the South Bridge design. Local COVID-19 guidance was set to follow a specific staff option until May 20.

• Elected Councilor Godes as Mayor (6-1)
• Elected Councilor Willman as Mayor Pro-Tem (4-3)
• Approved water rate Option 2 with annual increases tied to budget process (5-2)
• Approved South Bridge Design Amendment 8 with specific pathway removals (6-1)
• Approved COVID-19 guidance Option 2 including indoor facemask order until May 20 (6-1)
• Approved reinstalling temporary barrier at 10th and Cooper (7-0)
• Approved cooperation with County on cleanup and trail easements behind Walmart (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing several land use applications. The agenda includes discussions on rezoning, site plan reviews, and potential development projects.

• Rezoning request for 1100-1200 Grand Avenue
• Site plan review for 1100 Grand Avenue
• Site plan review for 1200 Grand Avenue
• Public hearing regarding 1100 Grand Avenue

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is meeting to review the municipal budget and several proposed ordinances. The agenda includes discussions on local government administration, public works, and various regulatory updates.

• Review of the municipal budget
• Discussion of local ordinances
• Public hearing regarding municipal administration
• Discussion of public works and local infrastructure

Glenwood Springs City Council voted 5-2 to send a letter opposing Senate Bill 62, a state measure on law enforcement arrest and hold authority. Council also voted 6-1 to withdraw from AGNC and not pay $3,750 in dues, and approved Resolution 2021-06 community housing guidelines 5-2. A right-of-way encroachment license and easement vacation for the Bell Rippy development was approved 7-0, and Ordinance 2, Series 2021, changing building/fire board of appeals titles, passed 4-3.

• Approved sending a letter opposing Senate Bill 62 (5-2)
• Withdrew city membership in AGNC and did not pay $3,750 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 community housing guidelines with changes, excluding retiree language (5-2)
• Approved right-of-way encroachment license and easement vacation for Bell Rippy multi-family/duplex development (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2, Series 2021, changes to titles 020, 050, 060 for Building/Fire Board of Appeals, subject to date changes (4-3)
• Appointed Corina Jones and Ethan Merritt to Arts and Culture Board, terms ending 2024 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Motion to take no action on Senate Bill 62 failed 4-3

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing several land use applications and rezoning requests. Items include a rezoning for a multi-family residential project and discussions regarding various development site plans.

• Rezoning request for multi-family residential development
• Site plan review for development at 1100-1110 Grand Avenue
• Discussion of development site plans for various locations
• Public hearing regarding land use and zoning adjustments

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is reviewing several proposed amendments to the municipal code. The meeting includes discussions on various local ordinances and administrative updates.

• Proposed amendments to the municipal code
• Discussion of various local ordinances
• Review of administrative items

Council adopted Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, setting mandatory inclusionary zoning for affordable housing, on second reading as amended, by a 5-2 vote (Davis and Hershey opposed). Council voted 6-1 to continue Resolution 2021-06, the Community Housing Guidelines, to the April 1 meeting, and voted 5-2 to send a letter supporting House Bill 21-117 to Representatives Will and Rankin. Council also agreed to include $90,000 for a Deputy Fire Chief in the 2021 Fire EMS fund when staff submits the annual re-appropriation schedule in April, and accepted four federal earmark priorities: Southbridge, LoVA, water and sewer improvements, and street widening at 8th Street.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, mandatory inclusionary zoning for affordable housing, second reading as amended (5-2; Davis and Hershey opposed)
• Continued Resolution 2021-06, Community Housing Guidelines, to the April 1 meeting (6-1; Hershey opposed)
• Approved sending a letter supporting House Bill 21-117 to Representatives Will and Rankin (5-2; Hershey and Davis opposed)
• Approved including $90,000 for a Deputy Fire Chief in the 2021 Fire EMS fund when staff submits the April re-appropriation schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted federal earmark priorities as presented by staff: Southbridge, LoVA, water and sewer improvements, and 8th Street widening (unanimous)
• Continued Planning Item 11-21, right-of-way encroachment license and easement vacation for the Bell Rippy multi-family/duplex development, to the next regular meeting (7-0)
• Reappointed John Stephens and Robert Gavrell to the Transportation Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kathryn Taggart and Dan Sullivan to the Financial Advisory Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is meeting to review various administrative and municipal matters. The agenda includes discussions on the city budget, personnel updates, and potential local development projects.

• City budget review
• Personnel updates
• Public hearing regarding local development
• Discussion of various ordinances and city business

City Council approved an update to the Downtown Plan of Development and voted to move a preferred South Bridge design, including a tunnel, to 100% design. The Council also authorized a temporary one-way traffic test on Blake Avenue and filled several board and commission vacancies.

• Approved Resolution 2021-5 updating the Downtown Plan of Development (7-0)
• Approved preferred South Bridge design including tunnel to 100% design (4-3)
• Approved airspace study for South Bridge Option 2 (6-1)
• Approved 6-month temporary one-way traffic test on Blake Avenue (5-2)
• Approved Local Jurisdiction Letter (6-0)
• Appointed Patrick Drake, Mike Mercatoris, and Taylor James to Tourism Promotion Board
• Appointed Heather Montrose-Craven, Lindsey Ball, and Suzanne Emery as Tourism Promotion Board alternates (4-3)
• Confirmed appointments for Airport, River, Parks and Recreation, and Arts and Culture boards

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is reviewing the 2021 budget and various municipal items. The meeting includes discussions on zoning amendments, contract approvals, and public hearings.

• 2021 Budget review
• Zoning amendment discussions
• Public hearing regarding municipal matters
• Review of municipal contracts

The City Council discussed design options for the South Bridge, including a proposed $6 million tunnel under the airport runway and options to shorten the runway. The Council voted to table the discussion for a future meeting.

• Tabled South Bridge design options (5-2)

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing several land use applications, including a rezoning request for a property on 11th Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a development plan for a property on 10th Street and a potential new development on 11th Street.

• Rezoning request for 11th Street
• Development plan review for 10th Street
• Proposed development on 11th Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission continued a Special Use Permit for a Large Child Care Center at 536 S. Hyland Park Drive, adding conditions that primary access come from the south and that 15% of available child care spots be open to people not employed by Valley View Hospital. A separate Special Use Permit for a retail marijuana establishment at 2114 Grand Avenue was also continued to the next meeting. A set of Municipal Code text amendments was continued to next month's meeting after staff confirmed there was no quorum. The Commission approved the minutes of its 1/26/2021 meeting and held no other substantive votes.

• Approved minutes of the 1/26/2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Special Use Permit for a Large Child Care Center at 536 S. Hyland Park Drive, with conditions on south primary access and 15% of spots open to non-Valley View employees (unanimous)
• Continued Special Use Permit for a retail marijuana establishment at 2114 Grand Avenue to the next scheduled meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Municipal Code Title 070 text amendments to next month's meeting after staff confirmed no quorum (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is reviewing the 2021 budget and discussing various administrative and community matters. The meeting includes discussions on personnel, local development, and potential updates to city ordinances.

• Review of 2021 budget
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Discussion of local development
• Discussion of city ordinances

The Glenwood Springs City Council approved Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, adopting inclusionary zoning for affordable housing, with the threshold changed from 5 to 10 units, on a 5-2 vote (Godes, Willman, Kaup, Wussow, Stepp in favor; Davis, Hershey opposed). Council also unanimously approved Resolution 2021-4 authorizing a $300,000 DOLA emergency solutions grant application for homeless outreach and hotel vouchers, renewed the Sustainable Strategies contract, and approved a salary item tied to a compensation study update. Two items were continued to the next regular meeting: the Blake Street Configuration (6-1, Hershey opposed) and Tourism Promotion Board appointments (unanimous).

• Approved Ordinance No. 1, Series 2021, inclusionary zoning for affordable housing, with unit threshold increased from 5 to 10 (5-2; Davis and Hershey opposed)
• Approved Resolution 2021-4 authorizing a $300,000 DOLA emergency solutions grant application for homeless outreach and hotel vouchers (unanimous)
• Renewed the Sustainable Strategies contract (unanimous)
• Approved a salary item following the compensation study update (unanimous)
• Postponed simultaneous translation for four months (unanimous)
• Continued the Blake Street Configuration item to the next regular meeting (6-1; Hershey opposed)
• Continued Tourism Promotion Board appointments to the next regular meeting and added an item to change the board structure (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is reviewing the 2021 budget and discussing various municipal matters. The agenda includes discussions on personnel, local ordinances, and administrative updates.

• Review of 2021 budget
• Discussion of local ordinances
• Personnel matters
• Administrative updates

Glenwood Springs City Council approved $150,000 in funding for youth services, split as $30,000 to YouthZone and $120,000 to Mind Spring, following a proposal by Rob Stein and Anna Gahl Cole. Council also appointed members to the Planning and Zoning, Airport, and Arts and Culture boards, and voted to pursue simultaneous Spanish interpretation for meetings. The Blake Street Configuration item was tabled to the next meeting, and staff were directed to continue due diligence on a conservation easement at Silver Sage Preserve.

• Approved $150,000 for youth services: $30,000 to YouthZone and $120,000 to Mind Spring (unanimous)
• Re-appointed George Shaver and Amber Wissing to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0 voice vote)
• Appointed Joy White to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-2; ayes: Godes, Willman, Hershey, Wussow; nays: Kaup, Stepp)
• Re-appointed Dave Merritt and appointed Joel Shute to Airport Commission (6-0 voice vote)
• Appointed Stefanie Davis and Laurin Arnold to Arts and Culture Board (6-0 voice vote)
• Tabled Blake Street Configuration to next meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed staff to pursue simultaneous Spanish interpretation and outreach for Council meetings (4-2; ayes: Stepp, Willman, Kaup, Godes; nays: Hershey, Wussow)
• Directed staff to continue due diligence on conservation easement and annexation of 18 acres at Silver Sage Preserve

Planning & Zoning

The Glenwood Springs Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing several land use and rezoning requests. The agenda includes public hearings for specific property developments and discussions regarding various zoning amendments.

• Rezoning application for 1100-1110 Grand Avenue
• Land use application for 1100 Grand Avenue
• Public hearing for rezoning and land use applications
• Discussion of zoning amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of an inclusionary housing code amendment, a voluntary deed restriction program revision, and the 2020 Downtown Development Authority Plan of Development update. The Commission also held a discussion on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations and continued consideration of a childcare center special use permit to the February 23 meeting.

• Seated Alternate Commissioner Pete Waller (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/15/2020 (6-1)
• Approved minutes from 1/12/2021 (6-1)
• Continued Planning File 66-20 to February 23 (unanimous)
• Continued Planning File 40-20 to next meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended DDA 2020 Plan of Development update to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended inclusionary housing code amendments to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended voluntary deed restriction program revision to City Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council will review the 2021 budget and discuss various municipal matters. The agenda includes discussions on personnel, local ordinances, and potential updates to city code.

• Review of 2021 budget
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Public hearing regarding local ordinances
• Discussion of city code updates

Glenwood Springs City Council approved a change order to extend broadband construction to Phases 1 through 5, passing 6-1 with Councilor Hershey opposed. Council also approved a fee waiver agreement for an affordable housing project in West Glenwood, 6-0, with Councilor Willman recused due to a conflict. Council approved Resolution 2021-2 seeking a DOLA grant for a comprehensive plan and Resolution 2021-3 adopting the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Action Plan, both by unanimous voice vote. Council also decided to handle spring cleanup with a voucher similar to last year plus a fall hazardous waste day, revisiting the topic in 2022.

• Approved change order #1 to increase broadband contract amount and extend construction to Phases 1-5 (6-1, Hershey opposed)
• Approved fee waiver agreement for affordable housing project in West Glenwood (6-0, Willman recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-2 for DOLA grant application for comprehensive plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-3, Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Action Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved spring cleanup voucher similar to last year and fall hazardous waste day, revisit in 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved support letters for Middle Colorado Watershed Council grants (unanimous voice vote)

General

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The Commission approved a Special Use Permit for accessory outdoor storage at 51079 Highway 6 & 24. The approval includes specific findings and conditions regarding fence design and screening.

• Approved Special Use Permit for accessory outdoor storage at 51079 Highway 6 & 24 (6-0)

City Council

The Glenwood Springs City Council is meeting to review the current budget, discuss personnel matters, and address various municipal ordinances. The agenda includes discussions on local development and administrative updates.

• Review of the current budget
• Discussion of personnel matters
• Public hearing regarding local ordinances
• Discussion of municipal development items

The City Council approved a series of business grants, including additional funding for Everest Nepal and Hotel Colorado. Council members also extended the Municipal Judge's contract for two years and appointed three new members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the Council authorized the Mayor to sign letters of support for the 5-Star Program and a DOLA Small Business Relief Fund application.

• Approved 38 business grants (7-0)
• Approved additional grants for Everest Nepal and Hotel Colorado (4-3)
• Extended Municipal Judge contract for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Appointed Beatriz Soto, Pete Waller, and Joy White to P&Z Commission (7-0)
• Approved fiber optic materials and subcontractor awards (6-1)
• Approved ordinance limiting board and commission terms (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign 5-Star Program support letter (6-1)
• Authorized Mayor to sign DOLA grant application (7-0)