Blue River public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances regarding building permit amendments and a camping prohibition. The board will also review budget and 2024 election resolutions.

• Approval of bills totaling $55,907.27
• Ordinance 2023-05 Building Permit Amendments
• Ordinance 2023-04 Camping Prohibited
• Resolution 2023-04 Trails Signage Policy
• Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancies

Planning and Zoning Commission

The December 5, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Town of Blue River Budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding camping prohibitions and certificates of occupancy. A work session on 2024 goals and priorities precedes the regular meeting.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Town of Blue River Budget
• Approval of bills totaling $48,304.42
• Ordinance 2023-04: Camping Prohibited
• Ordinance 2023-05: Amending Municipal Code Section 18-1-10 concerning Certificates of Occupancy
• Resolution 2023-06: Dissolving the Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session on 2024 goals and priorities followed by a regular meeting. The body is scheduled to consider an ordinance regarding camping prohibitions and a resolution on trails policy.

• Ordinance 2023-04 Camping Prohibition
• Resolution 2023-04 Trails Policy
• Approval of bills totaling $54,271.19
• Introduction of the 2024 Budget
• Proposed changes to Certificates of Occupancy requirements

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a project approval for new construction. The body will also review a proposed ordinance.

• Project approval for new construction at 0066 Conifer
• Review of a proposed ordinance

Open Space and Trails Committee

The Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss recommendations for a trails signage policy. The body will also review a digital map to clarify questions for engineers.

• Recommendations for changes in the proposed trails signage policy
• Review of the digital map and engineer questions

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a trail mapping application and the Spruce Creek Road project. The regular meeting includes votes on trail signage and road maintenance request policies.

• Approval of bills totaling $39,395.40
• Resolution 2023-04 Trail Signage Policies
• Resolution 2023-05 Road Maintenance Request Policy
• Review of trail mapping application with Muller Engineering
• Update on the Spruce Creek Road project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from July 6, 2023, and consider a project approval for an addition at 0294 Davis Ct.

• Project approval for 0294 Davis Ct-Addition

The Commission approved a project addition at 0294 Davis Court. The project included a natural stone retaining wall not to exceed 4 feet in height.

• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved addition at 0294 Davis Ct (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the July 25, 2023 minutes and a set of bills. The meeting includes reports from various committees and trustees on town operations.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $42,850.04
• Resident Grant Program report from the Citizen Advisory Committee
• Trails Tour Part 2 scheduled for August 20th

The Board of Trustees approved a resident grant program for defensible space projects, bear-resistant trash cans, and natural night sky fixtures. The Board also approved $42,850.04 in bills and updated the employee wellness benefit reimbursement policy.

• Approved Resident Grant program for defensible space, bear-resistant trash cans, and natural night sky fixtures (Unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $42,850.04 (Unanimous)
• Approved employee wellness benefit allowing reimbursement up to $500 for a benefit of the employee's choice
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session with no action taken (Unanimous)

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the development of an incentive program and a town celebration. The body will also review minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting.

• Incentive Program Development
• Town Celebration

The committee discussed the allocation of $20,000 for incentive programs to be presented to the Board of Trustees on August 15th. Proposed funding includes grants for bear-resistant cans, night sky lighting, and wildfire projects. The committee also discussed potential dates and activities for a Town Celebration.

• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes (3-0)
• Proposed $1,500 for Bear Resistant Can Program grants up to $150
• Proposed $6,000 for Natural Night Sky Lighting reimbursements up to $150
• Proposed $12,500 for Wildfire project reimbursements up to $1,000
• Suggested Town Celebration for Sunday, September 17th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider an intergovernmental agreement for the operation and financial support of the Summit County Communications Center. The board will also review a resolution to ratify changes to the Blue River Land Use Code.

• Approval of bills totaling $179,521.45
• Resolution 2023-03: Intergovernmental Agreement for Summit County Communications Center
• Resolution 2023-02: Ratification of Land Use Code changes approved June 20, 2023
• Discussion of a road maintenance policy
• Review of Dark Skies Survey & Report from the Citizen Advisory Committee

The Board of Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement for the Summit County Communications Center and ratified changes to the town's land use code. Trustees also approved a Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation regarding dark skies and the creation of an incentive program.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 regarding the Summit County Communications Center IGA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 ratifying Land Use Code changes from June 20, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation and development of a dark skies incentive program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $179,521.45 (unanimous)
• Directed Town Attorney and Manager to develop a trail signage policy and resolution
• Decided to formalize a road maintenance policy and develop a request webpage

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee will review results from a dark sky survey to provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The body will also work on developing incentive programs and review the Calendar of Events.

• Review of dark sky survey results
• Development of incentive programs
• Review of Calendar of Events

The Committee reviewed dark sky survey results and decided to recommend an educational and incentive-based approach to the Board of Trustees. The Committee does not support pursuing a formal designation due to concerns regarding bureaucracy and enforcement.

• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended education and incentives for dark sky lighting instead of mandates
• Opposed pursuit of dark sky designation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and review a project approval. The primary item is a design change order for a garage at 0038 Rock Springs-Addition.

• Design change order for a garage at 0038 Rock Springs-Addition

The commission approved a new construction project, an addition at 0038 Rock Springs Road, and a garage design change order at 6270 Hwy 9. All project approvals were based on recommendations from the Building Official.

• Approved new construction project (6-0)
• Approved addition at 0038 Rock Springs Road (6-0)
• Approved garage design change order at 6270 Hwy 9 (6-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the Land Use Code and an amendment to Chapter Administration. The meeting includes a work session on a broadband feasibility report and a presentation of the 2022 draft audit.

• Ordinance 2023-02: Adoption of the Land Use Code
• Ordinance 2023-03: Amendment to Chapter Administration
• Approval of bills totaling $64,512.86
• 2022 Draft Audit presentation by McMahan & Associates LLC
• Engineering updates for Sherwood Forest and Crown Subdivisions

The Board of Trustees approved the town's Land Use Code with specific amendments and added the Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee to the town's administration. The Board also decided to pursue a partnership with Breckenridge and an ISP to bring fiber broadband to the town.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 adopting the Land Use Code with amendments to remove the RP-1 Zone District and modify open space definitions (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 adding the Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee to Chapter Administration (7-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including May 16, 2023 minutes and $64,512.86 in bills (7-0)
• Decided to follow staff recommendation to pursue a DOLA grant partnership with Breckenridge and an ISP for middle-mile fiber broadband

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Town of Blue River Land Use Code. Members will vote on a recommendation to the Board of Trustees concerning the code and review a new construction project.

• Public hearing on Town of Blue River Land Use Code
• Recommendation vote to Board of Trustees on Land Use Code
• New construction project at 0311 Wagon Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the Town of Blue River Land Use Code to the Board of Trustees, provided the RP1 Zoning is removed for further review. The Commission also approved new construction at 0311 Wagon Road contingent on specific permit submittals.

• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Land Use Code approval to Board of Trustees with removal of RP1 Zoning (7-0)
• Approved new construction at 0311 Wagon Road contingent on septic permit, materials board, and fire department driveway approval (7-0)

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee is meeting to review a Dark Skies survey and provide recommendations to the Trustees. The body will also work on developing a Grant Incentives Program and review volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.

• Review of Dark Skies Survey
• Development of Grant Incentives Program
• Review of upcoming events and volunteer opportunities

The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Open Space and Trails Committee

The May 23, 2023, meeting of the Blue River Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee has been cancelled.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a red line review of the Land Use Code and receive a trail mapping scope update. The body will also hear from the Summit County Emergency Management Director and consider the approval of $10,926.77 in bills.

• Approval of bills totaling $10,926.77
• Red Line Review of Land Use Code
• Trail Mapping Scope Update
• Presentation by Brian Bovaird, Director of Summit County Emergency Management

The Board of Trustees approved a new scope and expenditure for trail mapping. They also approved the consent agenda, including bills totaling $10,926.77, and reviewed a draft Land Use Code.

• Approved $14,238 for trail mapping scope and expenditure (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 25, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $10,926.77 (5-0)

Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizen Advisory Committee will review results from a Dark Skies survey to provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The body will also discuss grant incentives for defensible space and coordinate community events including Clean Up Day.

• Review of Dark Skies Survey results
• Development of grant incentives for defensible space
• Planning for Clean Up Day
• Lessons in the Park Calendar
• Weed & Seed/Weed Fest

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a new construction approval. The body will also introduce the Land Use Code.

• New Construction Approval for 0710 Whispering Pines
• Introduction of the Land Use Code

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new construction project at 0710 Whispering Pines with specific conditions regarding land use and height. The commission also received an introduction to the new Land Use Code, which will replace several existing chapters and guidelines.

• Approved April 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new construction at 0710 Whispering Pines with conditions on USFS land, wetlands, height, and ADU restrictions (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review an amendment to the building code and approve bills. The meeting includes discussions on trails mapping, the Sherwood & Starlit intersection, and the impacts of SB 23-213.

• Approval of bills totaling $55,236.14
• Ordinance 2023-01 Amendment to Building Code
• Review of trails mapping scope and estimate from Muller Engineering
• Sherwood & Starlit intersection review by Muller Engineering
• Intergovernmental Agreement for Summit County Child Care Tuition Assistance

The Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the building code and authorized the Mayor to sign an agreement for Summit County Child Care Tuition Assistance. Trustees also directed staff to pursue a survey and a long-term capital project for the Sherwood and Starlit intersection.

• Approved consent agenda, including bills totaling $55,236.14 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-01 Amendment to Building Code (6-0)
• Approved Mayor to sign Intergovernmental Agreement for Summit County Child Care Tuition Assistance (6-0)
• Directed Town Manager to coordinate site visit and move forward with survey for Sherwood & Starlit intersection
• Agreed to develop a larger capital project as a permanent fix for Sherwood & Starlit intersection

Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss dark skies and review wildfire and weed mitigation events and grants. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from March 14, 2023.

• Dark Skies discussion
• Wildfire & Weed Mitigation events and grants

The Committee discussed pursuing a dark sky designation and recommended adding educational information to the town website and short-term rental licenses. The group developed a series of survey questions to gauge resident interest in the designation and current ordinance. Town Manager Michelle Eddy reported a $405,000 grant application submitted to the Colorado State Forest Service for wildfire and weed mitigation.

• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes (4-1 abstention)
• Recommended adding dark sky education to town website and short-term rental licenses

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review new construction applications. The body will consider projects at two specific locations and discuss rescheduling a future meeting.

• New Construction 0033 Golden Crown
• New Construction resubmittal 0066 Conifer
• Rescheduling of the June 6th Meeting Date

The Commission approved new construction projects at 0033 Golden Crown and 0066 Conifer. The meeting of June 6 was rescheduled to June 14, 2023.

• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved new construction at 0033 Golden Crown (5-0)
• Approved new construction resubmittal at 0066 Conifer (5-0)
• Rescheduled June 6 meeting to June 14, 2023

Open Space and Trails Committee

The committee will discuss a revised implementation strategy document dated March 17, 2023. Members will also review a site visit from March 8 and the status of Muller Mapping.

• Review of March 8, 2023 site visit
• Discussion of Revised Implementation Strategy Document 3/17/23
• Status of Muller Mapping
• Board Liaison Report from Trustee Dixon

The committee agreed that the Revised Implementation Strategy Document dated March 17, 2023, is complete and ready for publication on the Town website. The April meeting was cancelled. The Town Manager will forward Muller Mapping costs and scope of work to the Board of Trustees.

• Approved minutes from February 28th and March 8th
• Approved publication of Revised Implementation Strategy Document (3/17/23) to Town website
• Cancelled April meeting
• Requested scheduling poll for Board of Trustees site visit at Pennsylvania Creek Trail Head

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a Pay-As-You-Throw system and review Articles 8 and 9 of Chapter 16B regarding sign and lighting codes. The meeting includes a consent agenda and reports from various town committees.

• Discussion of Pay-As-You-Throw
• Review of Chapter 16B Articles 8 & 9 (Sign Code & Lighting)
• Consent agenda item for $81,236.77

The Board approved a $1,500 scholarship for one high school applicant. Trustees discussed potential updates to the sign and lighting code and decided to wait on implementing a pay-as-you-throw trash program.

• Approved consent agenda including January 31, 2023 minutes and $81,236.77 in expenditures (7-0)
• Approved $1,500 scholarship for one high school applicant (6-0, Mayor Babich abstained)
• Decided to wait on Pay-As-You-Throw program implementation to monitor County and neighboring town results
• Proposed sign code updates including 3 sq ft limit for address signs and 12' height limit for yard statues

Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss wildfire mitigation and incentive grants. Members will also review plans for Weed & Seed/Weed Fest 2023.

• Wildfire Mitigation & Incentive Grants
• Weed & Seed/Weed Fest 2023

The committee reached a consensus to make wildfire mitigation and education the group's number one focus. Members discussed grant opportunities for right-of-way work and potential community education events. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed initiatives.

• Consensus reached to make wildfire mitigation and education the committee's number one focus

Open Space and Trails Committee

The committee is meeting for a field trip and hike at the Pennsylvania Gulch Rd Trailhead. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Field trip and hike at Pennsylvania Gulch Rd Trailhead

The committee held a field trip at the Pennsylvania Gulch Rd Trailhead. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Open Space and Trails Committee

The committee will appoint a Chair and Co-Chair for 2023. Members will also discuss a Town Newsletter item and review presentations regarding a November 2022 Draft Implementation Strategy.

• Appointment of Committee Chair and Co-Chair for 2023
• Discussion of Draft Implementation Strategy document dated 11/2/2022

The committee appointed Wiley Asher as Chair and Paul Semmer as Co-Chair for 2023. Members scheduled a two-session field trip for March 8 at the Pennsylvania Gulch Road Trailhead. A newsletter item was tabled for the next meeting.

• Appointed Wiley Asher as Committee Chair for 2023 (unanimous, Asher abstained)
• Appointed Paul Semmer as Committee Co-Chair for 2023 (unanimous, Semmer abstained)
• Tabled Town newsletter item
• Scheduled Field Trip Day for March 8 at Pennsylvania Gulch Road Trailhead

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Blue River Board of Trustees scheduled for February 21, 2023, was cancelled. No specific actions or decisions were recorded.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a parking variance. The body will also consider project approval for new construction at the same address.

• Public hearing for Variance 0507 97 Circle-Parking
• Project approval for new construction at 0507 97 Circle

The commission held a public hearing regarding a parking variance for 0507 97 Circle. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the variance or the associated new construction project.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding Lot 1 of the Timber Creek Estates Subdivision. The meeting includes a work session on Land Use Code Chapters 16B and 16C and a review of the Spruce Creek Road Capital Project.

• Public hearing for Lot 1 Timber Creek Estates Subdivision
• Approval of bills totaling $63,232.79
• Spruce Creek Road Capital Project Review by Muller Engineering
• Review of International Dark Skies Application
• Resolution 2023-1 Notice of Meetings

The Board of Trustees approved the subdivision of Lot 1 Timber Creek Estates to allow separate ownership of duplex sides. Trustees also reviewed engineering options for the Spruce Creek Road project and approved monthly bills.

• Approved subdivision of Lot 1 Timber Creek Estates (Trustee Pilling abstained)
• Approved bills totaling $63,232.79
• Decided not to change traffic patterns for the Spruce Creek Road project

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Lot 1 of the Timber Creek Estates Subdivision. The body will also consider a project approval for new construction at 0507 97 Circle.

• Public hearing: Lot 1 Timber Creek Estates Subdivision
• Project approval: New construction at 0507 97 Circle
• Selection of Committee Chair and Co-Chair

The commission met to address a public hearing and project approval. The minutes do not record specific outcomes or votes for the items listed on the agenda.