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PZC Minutes 09-20-2005Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes VON C O L O R A o o September 20, 2005 5:00 pm — 5:30 pm Commission Work Session I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were in attendance with the exception of Commissioner D'Agostino. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There was an amendment to the to the Agenda for Item VI moved to end of the agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest Commissioner Buckner disclosed a conflict with Item IX, Sketch Design — 10 Residential Units, Property Location: Lot 12, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision /540 Beaver Creek Blvd, Applicant/Owner. Davis Partnership Architects /Daniel Ritsch. V. Consent Agenda: • Approval of the September 6, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes. Page 4, first paragraph, third line, removal of the word 'abet'. • Approval of the September 14, 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Special Comprehensive Plan Meeting. Item VI, Comprehensive Plan Update — PUBLIC HEARING, Description: Discussion on the proposed Implementation Matrix, moved to last item on the agenda. Commissioner Green motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda and Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. Motion passed 5 -0 with Commissioner Buckner abstaining due to absence at the meeting. VI. Comprehensive Plan Update - PUBLIC HEARING Description: Discussion on the proposed Implementation Matrix. Rebecca Leonard began the discussion by stating that start and finish dates were removed from the plan with the intention that larger time frames would be easier with budget restraints that may arise. Ms. Leonard continued that a recommending body does not have the authority. Commissioner Smith commented that the time line gave credibility to the facets of the plan. Commissioner Green mentioned that priority items would move to the top. Ms. Leonard took all the policies from the previous meeting, broke them out from the ongoing policies, broke them down between short term and long term, she asked her staff what they thought were long and short term issues, reviewed it with responses from the Commission and loosely prioritized the issues. The commissioners then prioritized the Implementation Matrix and discussed as follows: (1 = high priority.... 5 = lesser priority) Short Term Priorities: West Town Center —1 East Town Center — 2 Nottingham Park District — 4 Signage, Wayfinding and Streetscapes — 2 Community Gateways — 2 Housing Needs Assessment — 4 Three -Mile Plan - 5 Update Land Use Regulations — 1 Retail Analysis — 3 Energy and Environmental Resources Plan — 5 Pedestrian Circulation and Connection — 1 Parking and Vehicular Connections between West Town Center District,,,, etc — 3 Long Term Priorities: Public Art Plan — 3 Master Plans for Each District — 2 US Highway 6 Streetscapes — 3 Buffers from 1 -70 — 4 Venue for Cultural Events — 2 Joint Visitor Center with BC — 4 Connection from Metcalf Road to Beaver Creek Blvd — 1 Transit Service Plan — removed from priorities Traffic Calming Measures — removed from priorities Transit from Village at Avon to Town Center Districts — 4 Railroad Right of Way Preservation — 1 Alternative Road Development — 5 Educational Campaign Regarding Noise — 5 Riverfront Park — 1 Cost of Growth Analysis — 3 Vision statement and history will be discussed at the 9/28 meeting. Ms Leonard will attempt to get the maps and the vision statement to the commissioners and staff prior to the next meeting. VII. PUD Amendment / Sheraton Mtn. Vista - PUBLIC HEARING - Tabled from August 16, 2005 Meeting — Requesting tabling to the October 4, 2005 Meeting. Property Location: Lot C, Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision /140 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Applicant/Owner: Points of Colorado, Inc Description: A request for an amendment to the Lot C PUD to modify the existing property rights and zoning for Lots 2C, 3, 4, and 5 (Phase 1C). This application proposes to eliminate a 125 - room hotel and restaurant, and increases the number of time -share units in the project's last phase of development. The Commission tabled this application from their August 16, 2005 meeting. No public input was provided. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING CLOSED PUBLIC MEETING Given the current projection of work load, Commissioner Smith moved to table Item VII, PUD Amendment / Sheraton Mtn. Vista - PUBLIC HEARING - Tabled from August 16, 2005 Meeting — Requesting tabling to the October 4, 2005 Meeting. Property Location: Lot C, Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision /140 West Beaver Creek Boulevard, to either October 4, or the first meeting in November 2005, should they request another tabling, with Commissioner Green seconding the motion. All commissioners approved the motion to table. VIII. Fence Application Property Location: Lot 9, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision /998 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Applicant: Jeff Lineback Description: Jeff Lineback is proposing a split rail fence on the property of Sunridge Phase I (also known as 'Lift View Condominiums'). This application follows a meeting on site with the Town's Code Enforcement Officer. Because this application fails to meet the criteria for residential fences as outlined in the Design Guidelines, specific approval from the Commission is required. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Jeff Lineback, property manager for the Liftview Condominiums and homeowner, approached the podium to comment on the purpose and need for a split rail fence. The main reason was to define the property lines of the complex; keep dogs outside of the property and it would parallel the property line. Mr. Lineback said the Board and Property Owners wanted a ranch style look. Commissioner Savage questioned the number of rails and stated that no chicken wire could be used. Commissioner Struve asked if the fence would be continuous and Mr. Lineback responded that some natural boulders would break the fences' continuous look and it would be four or five feet from the property line. Commissioner Green agreed with Staff regarding not delineating the property line and suggested sections of fence with landscaping breaks the continuous look and provides a more creative boundary option. Commissioner Savage voiced his support of this project with two rails split rail, and scissoring or following the property line. Commissioner Smith agreed with breaking it up. Commissioner Struve questioned the painting of the fence and the response was no, questioned its length of 750 feet, appearance should be irregular, and the fence should not inhibit the bike path. Commissioner Buckner agreed with his peers to use interruptions along with the fence and voiced his support. Commissioner Evans did not agree with fencing off the bike path, agreed with breaking up the fence line with pods of landscaping and was not in favor of the project as presented to the Commission. Commissioner Smith motioned to table Item VIII, Fence Application, Property Location: Lot 9, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision /998 West Beaver Creek Boulevard, Applicant: Jeff Lineback., in order for Mr. Lineback to return to the Commission with a new set of plans for the fencing that reflect the Commission's directives. Commissioner Green seconded the motion and all Commissioners were in favor. IX. Sketch Design —10 Residential Units Property Location: Lot 12, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision /540 Beaver Creek Blvd. Applicant/Owner.- Davis Partnership Architects /Daniel Ritsch Description: The applicant, Davis Partnership Architects, is proposing a 10 unit residential project on this lot. The proposed materials include a combination of stone veneer and wood siding with a maximum building height of 58' and maximum lot coverage of approximately 35 %. The subject property measures approximately .69 acres and is currently undeveloped. Eric Heidemann presented the Staff Report. Scott Nevin, Davis Partnership Architects, approached the podium for commissioner review. He began by commenting on the reduction of housing units, increase of landscaping and open space, opening up a large view corridor, minimizing parking, enhancing the building separation with a pool, use of stone on the base, and the need for the use of a non - combustible material. Commissioner Evans questioned which scheme Mr. Nevin preferred when compared to his last submittal. Mr. Nevin responded that this current presentation was better with its creative pockets to the west, less massing, and its design. He continued that the parking was based on density. Commissioner Savage thought that this design was more intrusive on the Alpenflora complex than their previous application. Commissioner Struve questioned the height of the lower units, with 35 feet and 48 feet. Commissioner Green voiced that architecturally Mr. Nevin was using too many curves, he favored the angles and massing, expressed that the hedges could be better used but he was going in the right direction. Commissioner Smith voiced concerns with the roofline curves and commented that the massing was better but service parking would be an issue for guests. Mr. Nevin responded that it was an issue. Commissioner Smith questioned the pool by the lake and the response was it would be enclosed. Commissioner Struve commented that this project really changes the neighborhood. He continued that there were workforce - housing units on site, too many eyebrows, and good use of windows. Commissioner Evans suggested firewalling the lowest level, expressed the impact on Alpenflora was not as bad as it was perceived. Commissioner Savage voiced the concern for the curves going in opposite directions as something to consider for their final design presentation. X. Sketch Design - Duplex Property Location., Lot 10, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision/ Wildridge Road West Applicant/Owner Daniel Ritsch Description: The applicant is proposing a duplex on this Wildridge property. Daniel Ritsch, applicant/owner, requested tabling this application, as his architect was not able to be present. Commissioner Struve moved to table Item X, Sketch Design — Duplex, Property Location: Lot 10, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision/ Wildridge Road West, with Commissioner Smith seconding. All commissioners were in favor. XI. Sketch Design - Duplex Property Location: Lot 78, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5691 Wildridge Road East Applicant: John G. Martin, Architect/ Owner: Dan Dirksen Description: John Martin is proposing a duplex on this '/2 acre property. This application proposes two units; the western 4- bedroom unit measures 4,078 square feet, and the eastern 3- bedroom unit measures 3,079 square feet. The structure is three levels with a south facing walkout basement level. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. John Martin approached the podium. He began that this project was approved back in 1999 but not acted upon and he was using the original design for the most part. Commissioner Struve asked if the second floor would look over the house and the response was affirmative. Commissioner Buckner began with commending the applicant for his readable set of plans and noted the north elevation and the area of roof sloping down on the garage area. Mr. Martin responded that a roof plan would be done to accommodate the issue. Commissioner Struve voiced the project would be a great addition to Wildridge. XII. Minor Project - Addition Property Location: Lot 56, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision /2245A Old Trail Road Applicants/Owners: Mark & Alicia Pribramsky Description: The owners are proposing an addition to an existing duplex unit in Wildridge. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms would be added above a space that will be converted into a family room. The exterior of the home will be modified with the addition of new windows and wood siding. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Sarah Brown, architect, approached the podium to discuss the project. She began by commenting the addition was to accommodate the owner's increasing family and make positive enhancements to the existing structure. Commissioner Green voiced a need for a three dimensional sketch or model to understand what was being proposed. Commissioner Struve voiced that a second floor was being put in with 500 sq ft. Commissioner Evans was willing to approve the project as presented. Commissioner Buckner questioned if there was an opposition to leave the white window trim. Commissioner Struve motioned for approval with the following conditions: windows must match with the same color on both sides of the duplex, either white or dark bronze. Commissioner Savage seconded and all commissioners were in favor. XI. Other Business A. Todd Grzyinski, 4040 Eaglebend Drive, approached the podium to discuss the home's new proposed paint color. Commissioner Savage motioned to approve Lot 16 Block 2 Filing 1's colors as shown on the sample presented to the commission on this day. Commissioner Struve seconded the motion and all were in favor. XII. Adjourn Commissioner Struve motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Phil Struve Secretary