S_LG_2018A 03/13/2018 01:33:28 PM Committee Summary

Senator Gardner presented Senate Bill 18-190 to the committee, along with an amendment [Attachment A]. The bill authorizes a board of county commissioners to delegate by resolution any planning powers it has to the county planning commission, except for creating fines and penalties. The right to appeal a planning decision to the board of county commissioners must be retained.

Senator Gardner responded to committee members' questions.

Kevin Walker, representing the Colorado Springs Housing and Building Association, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Walker and Senator Gardner answered committee members' questions.

Brandy DeLange, representing Colorado Counties Inc (CCI), testified in a neutral position and explained that CCI has not yet taken a position on the bill.

The bill was laid over for action only.

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas presented House Bill 18-1191 to the committee.  Under current law, counties and municipalities may change a speed limit on a local road if a traffic investigation or survey indicates a change is justified. This bill requires counties and municipalities to also consider the following criteria when adjusting speed limits on local roads:

• road characteristics;

• current and future development;

• environmental factors;

•parking practices;

• pedestrian and bicycle activity; and

• crash statistics.

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas answered committee members' questions.

Eric Bergman, representing CCI, testified in support of the bill and presented a handout [Attachment B].

Sundari Kraft, representing Walk Denver, testified in support of the bill.

Geoff Wilson, representing the City of Northglenn, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Mulica, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Brooks Mulica, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Nolan Mulica, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Andy Karsian, representing the Colorado Department of Transportation, answered committee members' questions.

Senators Martinez Humenik and Kefalas wrapped up their presentation.