Granby public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a conditional use permit for gravel extraction by Reclamation Ridge, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on building code updates, trail bid awards, and several equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for Reclamation Ridge, LLC conditional use permit for gravel extraction
• Possible approval of US 40 Trail Phase 2 bid award
• Introduction of ordinance to adopt 2021 International Codes
• Possible approval of property leases to Listening Ear Consulting, LLC and 2nd Star Counceling, LLC
• Possible approval of police department vehicle and Polhamus playground equipment purchases

Planning Commission Recordings

The Planning Commission will discuss a sketch plan for a 251-unit workforce housing project on town-owned land. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for gravel extraction operations.

• Granby Community Housing Project sketch plan for 251 residential units on 30.6 acres
• Public hearing for PC Resolution 2023-12-04 regarding a conditional use permit for Reclamation Ridge, LLC gravel extraction
• Proposed daycare facility at the entrance of the community housing neighborhood
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2023

Meeting

The Grand Elk Ranch and Club General Improvement District will discuss common space agreements and a plat application for the Village at Eagle Ridge. The Town of Granby Board of Trustees will consider a quit claim deed, a board room upgrade proposal, and a BidNet proposal.

• Agreement regarding common space within the Village at Eagle Ridge
• Administrative plat application to amend lots in the Village at Eagle Ridge
• Quit claim deed between Terra Firma Development, LLC and the Town of Granby
• CTI proposal to upgrade the Board Room
• BidNet proposal

Meeting

The Town of Granby Board of Trustees and three General Improvement Districts (GIDs) are meeting to hold public budget hearings and adopt 2024 budgets. The body will also consider updates to water and sewer fees and a new ordinance regarding trench safety systems.

• Adoption of 2024 budgets and property tax levies for Town of Granby, Grand Elk GID, Grand Elk GID No. 2, and Granby West GID
• Resolutions to amend water, sewer, and tap fees for North, South, and West service areas
• Ordinance No. 995 to regulate trenches and require trench safety systems
• Approval of the second amendment to improvements agreement for High County Development, LLC (Village at Buckhorn, Phase 1)
• Discussion of salary range updates and an agreement with the Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA)

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 991, which would approve the final condominium plat for Granby Market Square, Filing 2, with conditions. The board will also review the 2024 budget in a workshop, consider a consent agenda (accounts payable and meeting minutes), and receive committee updates. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes for unscheduled items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 991 for Granby Market Square, Filing 2 final condominium plat
• Workshop on 2024 budget
• Consent agenda: accounts payable for October 24, 2023 and minutes for September 26 and October 10, 2023
• Committee updates from administrative, economic development, housing, public safety, public works, and recreation committees

Meeting

The Granby Mayor and Board of Trustees will discuss a request from Winter Park Transit for additional service, with the cost reduced from $38,000 to $36,000 per year. The total cost for the November-through-October period would be $132,617, with $3,000 added to the 2023 budget and the rest to 2024. The memo notes Granby accounts for 3.8% of the total Lift budget but 7.13% of ridership, and that the Granby line has the highest cost per rider and the longest route.

• Request for additional transit service at $36,000 per year, down from $38,000
• Total cost for Nov-Oct timeframe: $132,617
• Granby accounts for 3.8% of Lift budget but 7.13% of ridership
• Granby line costs $11.91 per rider, highest among routes
• 2023 Granby transit costs expected to be approximately $115,000

Meeting

The Destination Granby board is reviewing its 2023 performance, including a record 4th of July with over 21,000 visitors and increased attendance at Music & Market and Art in the Park. They are also planning upcoming events like the Granby ArtWalk, Scarecrow Festival, and Holiday Tree Lighting, and discussing business support initiatives.

• Over 21,000 visitors on July 4th
• Visitor Center logged over 1,000 visits since Memorial Day
• Upcoming events: Granby ArtWalk (Oct 19), Scarecrow Festival (Oct 16-27), Trick or Treat Main Street (Oct 27), Holiday Tree Lighting (Dec 1)
• Business support: QuickBooks classes, Rise & Shine networking, 4th Quarter Finance Class
• Placemaking: lighting remaining trees on Agate, adding Christmas snowflakes to lampposts

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on food trucks, then a regular meeting covering an access easement agreement, employee benefits, and employee handbook approval. The board will also go into executive session for legal advice on fees and negotiation strategy. The agenda includes routine consent items and committee updates.

• Workshop on food truck park, including estimated costs (e.g., $150,000 infrastructure, $12,000 pergolas)
• Approval of access easement agreement
• Employee benefits discussion and employee handbook approval
• Consent agenda: accounts payable and minutes from August 22, 2023
• Executive session for legal advice on fees and negotiation strategy

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and discuss several items, including a conditional use permit for vehicle storage, a comprehensive plan approval, water rate studies, and potential real property purchases. The Liquor License Authority will also consider amendments to a beer and wine license. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda and committee updates.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for vehicle storage (Kunkle Services LLC) in Highway General Business District
• Comprehensive plan approval recommended by Planning Commission (6-1 vote)
• Discussion of Moraine Park water rate study and NSA water plan engineering proposal
• Resolutions authorizing purchase of real property (Lots 7-10, Block 1 and Lots 11-14, Block 2, Town of Granby)
• Public hearing for amendments to beer and wine license for High Country Security, Ltd

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on RFPs, followed by discussions and possible approvals of an improvements agreement with East Grand School District No. 2, an access easement agreement with David and Amy Thompson, a resolution appointing the finance director as budget officer, and a memorandum of understanding with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The board will also hear public comments, consider a consent agenda, receive committee and staff updates, and enter executive session for real property and security discussions.

• Discussion and possible approval of improvements agreement with East Grand School District No. 2
• Discussion and possible approval of access easement agreement with David and Amy Thompson
• Approval of Resolution 2023-08-08 appointing finance director as budget officer for 2024
• Approval of memorandum of understanding with Colorado Department of Local Affairs
• Consent agenda: accounts payable and minutes from July 25, 2023

The Board approved an improvements agreement for water lines at the new elementary school and a permanent access easement for residents. They also appointed the Finance Director as the 2024 Budget Officer and entered a memorandum of understanding with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs regarding housing investments.

• Approved improvements agreement with East Grand School District No. 2 for water lines (All yes)
• Approved permanent access easement agreement for David and Amy Thompson (All yes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-08-08 appointing Finance Director as 2024 Budget Officer as amended (All yes)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) (All yes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including August 8, 2023 Accounts Payable and July 25, 2023 minutes (All yes)

Planning Commission Recordings

The Granby Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for vehicle storage and on adopting the July 2023 Comprehensive Plan as the town's master plan. The conditional use permit for Reclamation Ridge, LLC is continued to September 11, 2023. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, and Zoom participation is listen-only for hearings.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-08-07A: conditional use permit for vehicle storage in Highway General Business District (recommend approval or denial)
• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-08-07B: adopting Granby Comprehensive Plan dated July 2023 as town's master plan
• Continuation of Reclamation Ridge, LLC conditional use permit to September 11, 2023
• Approval of minutes from July 10, 2023
• Meeting at Granby Town Hall, Zero Jasper Avenue, 6:00 PM

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on Colorado legislative updates, followed by a Grand Elk Ranch General Improvement District session to approve a supplemental budget appropriation. The main board agenda includes possible approval of two ordinances (one on plat review, one on junked vehicles), special event liquor permits for Polhamus Park, a water system easement agreement, and several development-related approvals, plus an executive session on property and fees.

• Supplemental appropriation to 2023 Grand Elk Ranch GID budget (operations, debt, capital funds)
• Ordinance 988 amending Chapter 17.20 on sketch plan and plat review process
• Ordinance 989 amending junked vehicle code sections 8.10.050, 15.20.010, 16.10.020
• Special event liquor permits for Polhamus Park (Destination Granby, Headwaters Land Trust)
• Easement agreement and bill of sale from Sun River Run Ranch RV, LLC for West Service Area water systems

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will consider approving a $53,500 agreement with Mountain Family Center to create a low-income water assistance program, discuss a donor advised fund with the Grand Foundation, and review the Thompson Road water line project. They will also consider a resolution accepting improvements for the Village at Buckhorn Phase 1A and hold an executive session on real property.

• Approval of Low-Income Water Assistance Program Agreement with Mountain Family Center for $53,500
• Discussion on Donor Advised Fund with Grand Foundation for FY2024 budgeting
• Thompson Road Water Line discussion
• Resolution 2023-07-11 approving High Country Development's initial acceptance of improvements for Village at Buckhorn Phase 1A
• Consent agenda: Accounts Payable for July 11, 2023, and minutes for June 13, 2023

Planning Commission Recordings

The Granby Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing that has been withdrawn, and will discuss revisions to town code regarding sketch plan, preliminary plat, and final plat applications. The meeting is open to the public, with limited participation via Zoom for hearings.

• Public hearing for Granby Market Square Filing No. 2 withdrawn and to be resubmitted
• Discussion of town code revisions for sketch plan, preliminary plat, and final plat applications
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a workshop on a nexus study and assistant town manager position, followed by discussions and possible approvals on a conditional use permit for vehicle service and storage, bids for a public works roof and a milling/overlay project, a gravel pit fill contract, and several development improvement acceptances. The board will also receive a Destination Granby update and hold an executive session on real property.

• Conditional use permit for vehicle service and storage in Highway General Business District (Resolution 2023-06-13___)
• Bid approval for roof replacement at Granby Public Works Building
• Award milling and overlay project bid to Acord Asphalt Inc. and approve contract
• Approve Mountain Madness Gravel Pit Fill contract
• Initial acceptance of improvements for Granby Ranch Filing No. 1B (Lots 39-47, 50-56), Base Camp Townhomes, and Village at Buckhorn Phase 1A

Planning Commission Recordings

The provided document is a meeting agenda and Zoom invitation rather than minutes of action. It contains no record of votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items listed.

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve funding and location for a bouldering wall, with a proposed cost of $94,800 and $32,500 budgeted from conservation trust funds. They will also receive updates on water infrastructure projects and consider an emergency ordinance on unauthorized water use. The meeting includes public comments and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Bouldering wall funding and location: $94,800 total cost, $63,000 raised, $32,500 town portion; Parks Committee recommends Raffety Park
• Ordinance No. 987: emergency ordinance to curtail unauthorized use of water
• Thompson Road water line update
• North Service Area update and WTP preliminary design proposal
• Consent agenda: accounts payable and minutes for May 9, 2023

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold workshops on special districts and West Service Area water rates, then consider an ordinance adding regulations on harassment, fraud, and other offenses. They will also hear the 2022 audited financial report and updates from county commissioners and the railroad museum.

• Workshop on West Service Area water rates, including rate history and Sun Communities agreement
• Ordinance No. 986 adding sections on harassment, fraud, reckless endangerment, public interference, and amending noise, sidewalk, and snow removal sections
• Presentation of 2022 audited financial report by Paul Backes of McMahan & Associates
• Discussion and possible approval of SSA storage building spray and electrical work
• Consent agenda: accounts payable and minutes from April 11 and 25, 2023

Public Art Committee PAC

The Public Arts Committee recommended four new members to the Town Board for appointment and unanimously elected Autumn Bishop as 2023 chairperson. The committee also discussed a skate park mural project with a $5,000 budget and plans for a chalk art event, but deferred votes on secretary and treasurer until the next meeting.

• Recommended Deric Duerst, Amy Call, Nancy Eckert, and Shanna Ganne for Town Board appointment (unanimous)
• Elected Autumn Bishop as 2023 chairperson (unanimous)
• Deferred votes on secretary and treasurer to next meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed skate park mural project with $5,000 budget, no formal vote

Planning Commission Recordings

The Granby, Colorado Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 2023-05-01 has been cancelled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees and the Grand Elk General Improvement District will hold a joint meeting to discuss and possibly approve a $1.95 million contract for Thompson Road improvements, including a construction bid from United Companies for $1,908,173 and a tri-party repair and maintenance agreement with Kroger. The agenda also includes extensions for development agreements, a trash collection discussion, police awards, and routine consent items. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings scheduled.

• Thompson Road Improvements contract and bid award: $1,950,000 total, with United Companies bid of $1,908,173
• Tri-Party Repair and Continued Maintenance Agreement with Kroger (Dillon Companies) for Thompson Road section between US Highway 40 and Elk Crossing Drive
• Extension for time to complete improvements for BC Townhomes (Granby Ranch Base Camp Town Homes)
• Extension for time to complete improvements under Granby Stations Development Agreement
• Trash collection discussion (workshop)

Planning Commission Recordings

The Granby Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a mini-storage development in the Highway General Business District, and the preliminary condominium plat for Granby Market Square, Filing 2. The commission will also discuss moving the July 3, 2023 meeting to July 10 due to the holiday. Public comments at hearings are limited to 3 minutes per person; Zoom participation is listen-only.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for mini-storage development in Highway General Business District
• Public hearing on preliminary condominium plat for Granby Market Square, Filing 2
• Discussion and motion to move July 3, 2023 PC meeting to July 10, 2023
• Approval of minutes from February 21 and March 6, 2023 meetings

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will consider Resolution 2023-04-03 opposing Colorado Senate Bill 23-213, which would impose state mandates on local zoning, particularly allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family zones without additional parking. The town manager recommends approval and sending opposition letters to state officials. The agenda includes the resolution text and an analysis from Colorado Municipal League.

• Resolution 2023-04-03 opposing Senate Bill 23-213
• SB23-213 would mandate ADUs in single-family zones, remove parking requirements, and reduce setbacks
• Town manager recommends sending letters of opposition to state elected officials and testifying against the bill
• Bill would give DOLA authority to create zoning ordinances and set minimum standards
• No financial impact noted for the town

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing Senate Bill 23-213 and authorized the drafting of a letter to the Colorado Municipal League (CML) detailing their concerns. The Board also held an executive session to consider applicants for the Finance Director position.

• Approved Resolution 2023-04-03 opposing Senate Bill 23-213 (All yes, Michalowski absent)
• Approved drafting and signing a specific letter of opposition to CML (All yes, Michalowski absent)
• Entered executive session to discuss Finance Director applicants (All yes)

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the final plat and development plan for the Wranglers Crossing subdivision, along with a related improvement agreement and release of a sale restriction. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a new grading ordinance, fee changes, a bouldering wall, a flashing pedestrian signal, and a town hall painting bid. A workshop on home rule and election districts precedes the regular meeting.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 984 approving final plat and development plan for Wranglers Crossing (Tract C, Granby Ranch)
• Discussion and possible approval of subdivision improvements agreement for Wranglers Crossing and Resolution 2023-03-28A releasing original sale restriction
• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 985 adding Chapter 15.11 to regulate grading, excavation, clearing, and fill activities
• Discussion and possible approval of Resolution 2023-03-28B re-setting minimum use, development, and annexation fees
• Discussion and possible approval of funding for a flashing pedestrian signal at Mesa and Agate crossing

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees is deciding whether to approve the final plat, final development plan, and subdivision improvements agreement for The Meadows at Granby Ranch, a proposed 84-unit townhome development on 14.082 acres in Granby Ranch Filing No. 14. The Planning Commission has already approved the plat and plan with conditions, which the applicant says have been met. The board's approval would allow construction to begin as early as June 2023.

• Final plat for resubdivision of Lot 4, Granby Ranch Filing No. 14 (14.082 acres, 84 townhome units)
• Final development plan for Lots 1A-18E & Tracts E and G-J (Phase I)
• Subdivision improvements agreement (SIA) with 2-year completion period and 115% performance guaranty
• Additional performance guaranty for looping the GR14 water system
• No zoning variances needed; density 18.10 units/acre (allowed 25)

The Board of Trustees approved final subdivision plats and development plans for Granby Ranch Filings 13 and 14. The Board also authorized a JAG Grant-funded license plate camera program and approved several funding requests and real estate contracts.

• Approved Ordinance 982 for Granby Ranch Filing 13 subdivision plat and development plan
• Approved Subdivision Improvements Agreement, Resolution 2023-03-14, and Sewer Agreement for Timber Ridge
• Approved Ordinance 983 for Granby Ranch Filing 14 (The Meadows) subdivision plat and development plan
• Approved Subdivision Improvements Agreement for The Meadows at Granby Ranch - Phase 1 with bond requirement
• Approved JAG Grant Award and camera agreement for Flock Group, Inc. camera program
• Approved support letter for Grand County Economic Development outdoor recreation grant
• Approved $4,000 funding request for Headwaters Trails Alliance
• Approved exclusive right to buy a listing contract with Lindsey Morrow of Keller Williams

Meeting

The Granby Planning Commission is considering approval of the Final Plat and Final Development Plan for the Resubdivision of Tract C, Wranglers Crossing, which would create 32 townhome lots on 4.219 acres. The project includes 32 townhome units, 69 parking spaces, and over 1.898 acres of open space. The commission previously approved the preliminary plat on December 5, 2022, with conditions, and staff reports that all conditions have been satisfied or will be prior to recording.

• Final Plat for Resubdivision of Tract C, Wranglers Crossing into 32 lots on 4.219 acres
• Final Development Plan for Lots 1-32 and Tracts E (Road) and F (Open Space)
• 32 townhome units, 3 bed/2.5 bath, approx. 1,440 sq ft each, same design as Base Camp Townhomes
• 69 parking spaces provided (32 garage, 32 exterior, plus visitor spaces)
• No zoning variances needed; project is 7.6 units/acre, under 14 units/acre permitted

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a land sale contract for the Village at Horseshoe Creek, a budgeted truck purchase for the West Service Area Water Department, and an ordinance revising retail license and peddler/mobile vendor regulations. Two public hearings on Granby Ranch subdivisions are continued to March 14. The meeting also includes an executive session on real property.

• Contract to buy/sell GEGID-owned lots for Village at Horseshoe Creek
• Ordinance No. 981 amending retail license and peddler/mobile vendor rules
• Budgeted truck purchase for West Service Area Water Department
• Donation of airport SUV to Granby Fire Department
• Public hearings continued for Granby Ranch Filing 13 (Timber Ridge) and Filing 14 (The Meadows)

Planning Commission Recordings

The Granby Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider approving revisions to the previously approved final condominium plat for Granby Market Square, Filing 1. The revisions amend utility easement plat notes to address concerns from Mountain Parks Electric and Xcel Energy. The commission will vote on Resolution 2023-02-06, which recommends approval to the Board of Trustees subject to conditions from an earlier resolution.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-02-06 to approve revised final plat for Granby Market Square, Filing 1
• Revisions address utility easement notes requested by Mountain Parks Electric and Xcel Energy
• Applicant: Grand Haven Ventures, LLC
• Previous approvals: Preliminary Plat (July 20, 2022) and Final Plat recommendation (September 12, 2022)
• Staff recommends the commission make a decision on the plat

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting. A public hearing regarding the Granby Ranch Filing 13 - Timber Ridge resubdivision was continued to February 6, 2023.

• Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 (All yes)
• Continued Granby Ranch Filing 13 - Timber Ridge resubdivision final plat and final plan public hearing to February 6, 2023 (All yes)

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will consider continuing the Granby Ranch Filing 13 Lots 1-18 & Tracts B-E & G-M Final Plat and Final Plan application to the February 28, 2023 meeting. The application has already been continued from the January 9 Planning Commission meeting and is scheduled for the February 6 Planning Commission meeting. The board will also consider appointing a representative and alternate to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) Economic Development District (EDD).

• Granby Ranch Filing 13 Final Plat and Final Plan continued to Feb. 28, 2023
• Appointment of NWCCOG EDD representative and alternate
• Thompson Road project bid tabulation (Project No. 8133J-27) with totals $1,417,275 and $1,998,185

The Board approved a new potable water service fee and a water service agreement amendment for the West Service Area. Other actions included appointing a new Planning Commissioner and approving playground equipment for Kaibab Park.

• Appointed Jason Wilson as Planning Commissioner (6-1)
• Approved purchase of playground equipment for Kaibab Park (All yes)
• Approved three letters of support for Summit Housing Group proposal (All yes)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Water Service Agreement for Sun River Run Ranch RV, LLC and Smith Creek Crossing, LLC (All yes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01-24 setting potable water service fee for West Service Area at $55.75 per 1,000 gallons (All yes)
• Approved rate increase fee schedule for town engineer SGM (All yes)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Grand Fire Protection District No. 1 for short-term rental information (All yes)
• Approved Ted Cherry as NWCCOG EDD representative and Schafer as alternate (All yes)

Meeting

The Granby Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the final condominium plat for Granby Market Square, Filing 1, and consider approving a budgeted snowplow and Polaris vehicle purchase. They will also discuss selecting a community housing developer, amending the municipal code for business licenses, adopting a plastic pollution reduction ordinance, and receiving updates on the Halfway Pathway and Thompson Road projects. The meeting includes several other discussion items and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Public hearing on final condominium plat of Granby Market Square, Filing 1
• Procurement approval for budgeted snowplow and Polaris vehicle
• Selection of Granby Community Housing Developer
• Ordinance adopting Plastic Pollution Reduction Act with penalties
• Thompson Road bid tab: two bids totaling $1,417,275 and $1,998,185

Planning Commission Recordings

The Granby Planning Commission will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on the final plat and plan for Granby Ranch Filing 13 (Timber Ridge Resubdivision of Lots 1-18 and Tracts B-E & G-M). No public comments will be taken via Zoom; participation is in-person only. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for Granby Ranch Filing 13 – Timber Ridge Resubdivision final plat and final plan
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022
• Quasi-judicial hearing: no Zoom comments accepted