Glenwood Springs public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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