PZC Minutes 031715Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
,a o n Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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The meeting was called to order at 5:05Pm
Roll Call
• All Commissioners present with exception of Commissioner Bonidy
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
• None
IV. Conflicts of Interest
• None
V. PUBLIC HEARING: Case #REZ15001 & CPA15001
Property Location: Lot 1A Buck Creek PUD
Property Address: 50 Walking Mountains Lane
Zoning: PUD
Applicant: Avon MOB, LLC
Owner: Eagle River Fire Protection District
Description: Avon MOB LLC is proposing a rezoning application for Lot 1A from PUD (fire
station and supporting uses) to Mixed -Use Commercial zone district. The project would
include a medical office building. A concurrent Comprehensive Plan Amendment is being
processed to reflect this land use on the Future Land Use Map.
Public Hearing: The following member of the public gave testimony during the public
hearing: Brian Sipes, Markian Feduschak, and Kristi Ferraro.
Action: Commissioner Minervini motioned to continue Item V. and Item VI. To the April 7th
regular meeting in order to review a traffic study. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hardy. The motion died with a 2-2 vote.
2nd Action: Commissioner Struve motioned to recommend that the Avon Town Council take
the following actions:
Case #CPA1.5001 /Approve with following Findings and Condition:
Findings
1. The application meets the applicable review criteria based upon the Staff Report
prepared by Brian Garner, Town Planner, dated March 13, 2015.
2. The surrounding area is compatible with the Mixed Use Commercial classification and
this designation will enhance the Town's economic base by providing employment
opportunities close to residential.
3. The Comprehensive Plan amendment will promote the purposes of the Development
Code by preserving, protecting and promoting employment -generating uses.
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4. The Mixed Use classification will result in a form of development beneficial to the
Avon community because it will allow the implementation of the preferred zone district as
stated in the Avon Development Code.
Condition
1. Town Council should fully evaluate potential traffic impacts to determine
compliance with applicable review criteria concerning traffic.
Case #REZ15001 / Approve with the following Findings and Condition:
Findings:
1. The application meets the applicable review criteria based upon the Staff Report
prepared by Brian Garner, Town Planner, dated March 13, 2015.
i. The Application is substantially compliant with the purpose of the Development Code
as the Mixed Use Commercial zoning will ensure the most appropriate use of land in the
Town and allow the development of a medical facility that will provide a high quality of life
for residents.
3. The land is suitable for development of a medical facility without compromising
public utilities or services.
4. The Mixed Use Commercial zoning is consistent with the purpose of the district by
allowing commercial, office, civic, townhouse and apartment uses and is the preferred
district and development type in Avon as stated in the Development Code.
Condition:
1. Town Council should fully evaluate potential traffic impacts to determine
compliance with applicable review criteria and potential mitigation requirements concerning
traffic.
Commissioner Clancy seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: Case #REZ15002 & CPA15002
Property Location: Lot 1B Buck Creek PUD
Property Address: 6o Walking Mountains Lane
Zoning: PUD
Applicant: Eagle River Fire Protection District
Owner: Buck Creek Associates, LTD
Description: Eagle River Fire Protection District is proposing a rezoning of Lot 1B from PUD (11
dwelling units) to the Public Facilities (PF) zone district. The project would accommodate a
joint police/fire public safety facility. A concurrent Comprehensive Plan Amendment is being
processed to reflect this zoning designation on the Future Land Use Map.
Public Hearing: The following member of the public gave testimony during the public
hearing: Brian Sipes, Markian Feduschak, and Kristi Ferraro.
Action: Commissioner Minervini motioned to continue Item V. and Item VI. to the April 7 1
regular meeting in order to review a traffic study. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hardy. The motion died with a i -i vote.
2 n Action: Commissioner Struve motioned to recommend that the Avon Town Council take
the following actions:
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Case #CPA15002 /AD " rove with the following Findings:
1. The Applicatin was reviewed in accordance with §7.16.030, Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, and is in substantial conformance with the review criteria.
2. The surrounding area is compatible with the Civic Public classification and essential
services of the Avon Police Department with Fire District mix of uses.
3. The Comprehensive Plan amendment will promote the purposes of the Development
Code by providing for the orderly, efficient use of the Property while at the same time
conserving the value of the investments of owners of property in Town.
4. The proposed land use in the plan amendment will result in a better location of
development for the Town, consistent with the mandatory review criteria, by relocating
essential public safety services from property owned by the Town in the Town Center to enable
Avon to plan and ruse the sites for other municipal and/or public purposes.
Condition
1. Town Council should fully evaluate potential traffic impacts to determine
compliance with applicable review criteria concerning traffic.
Case #REZ15002 / Approve with following Findings:
1. The Application was reviewed in accordance §7.16.050, Rezonings, Avon Development
Code, and is found to be in substantial compliance with the review criteria.
2. The Application is substantially compliant with the purpose of the Development Code by
providing for the orderly, efficient use of the Property, while at the same time conserving the
value of the investments of owners of property in Town.
3. The land is suitable for development of a joint police and fire public safety facility,
without compromising public utilities or services.
4. The joint public safety facility is in compliance with § 7.20.080(e) as the Public Facilities
District "is intended to provide sites for public uses such as community centers, police and fire
stations, and governmental facilities."
Commissioner Clancy seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
VII. Meeting Minutes Approval from March 3, 2015
• The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
VIII. Future Meeting Agendas:
April 7 — Lot 12, Block 4, Wildridge Major Development Plan & Variance; Lot 2, Riverfront
Temporary Use; Lot 65-B, Block 2, BMBC AEC for Paint Color; Medical Office Building Dev Plan
April 21 — Process for Public Art Selection; Comprehensive Plan Amendment Scope &
Schedule. Medical Office Building Dev Plan (if necessary)
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IX. Adjourn
• Adjourned at 7:40PM.
Approved this 7th Day of April, 2015
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Jim Wcy, Chairman
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