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PZC Minutes 09-07-2004 (2)Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission September 7, 2004 Council Chambers Town of Avon Municipal Building 400 Benchmark Road I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Evans. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There were two amendments to the Agenda. Item VI, Final Design Plan - 2 Triplex Units, Property Location: Lot 8, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision /1031 West Wildwood Road and Item VII, Final Design Plan — Duplex, Property Location: Lot 18, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5650 Wildridge Road East, to the Consent Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest There were no conflicts of interest. V. Consent Agenda Commissioner Trueblood noted a change to the Meeting Minutes from the August 17th, 2004, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting, Item IX, Final Design Plan — Duplex, Property Location: Lot r 5, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision /5039 Wildridge Road East, that he was referencing a previous meeting's denied project, Shane Bohart, and not this Application being reviewed. The Meeting Minutes were corrected. Vice Chairman Karow stated a correction to the Meeting Minutes regarding Item VI, PUD Amendment — Public Hearing, Property Location: Lots 54, 55, 89 & 90, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5190 & 5196 Longsun Lane/ 5767 & 5775 Wildridge Road East, that he disagreed with the 4,000 square foot living space limitation. The executed Meeting Minutes reflected all corrections. Commissioner Trueblood motioned for the approval of the Meeting Minutes from the August 17th, 2004, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting; Item VI, Final Design Plan - 2 Triplex Units, Property Location: Lot 8, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision /1031 West Wildwood Road and Item VII, Final Design Plan — Duplex, Property Location: Lot 18, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5650 Wildridge Road East, be approved on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. FAPlanning & Zoning Commission \Minutes\2004 \090704.DOC Page I of 5 VI. Final Design Plan - 2 Triplex Units Property Location: Lot 8, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision /1031 West Wildwood Road, Applicant. Stephen Richards, Owner. Steven McDonald Description: Stephen Richards is proposing a final design for two triplex units on West Wildwood Road. This lot is zoned for six units. Proposed materials include: wood siding and stucco. Each unit will be approximately 2,500 sq. ft., including garage space. The sketch design was approved at your July 20, 2004 meeting. Moved to Consent Agenda. VII. Final Design Plan — Duplex Property Location: Lot 18, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5650 Wildridge Road East, Applicant/Owner Tripp Plavec Description: Tripp Plavec is proposing a 6,000 sq. ft. alpine style duplex. This duplex will be accessed via two driveway entrances. The north unit of this duplex will share a driveway entrance with Lot 17. Proposed materials include: asphalt shingle roof, cedar siding and trim, stucco and stone. The sketch design was approved at your August 17, 2004, meeting. Moved to Consent Agenda. VIII. Sketch Design — Duplex Property Location: Lot 70A, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision /580 Nottingham Road, Applicant Jerald L. Wuhrman, Owner: Jux and DW Family Trust Description: Jerald Wurhman is proposing two alpine style side -by -side town homes with a central corridor entry. Each unit is proposed to contain 3 bedrooms and 31/2 baths. Each unit will have a single car garage and surface parking. Proposed materials include rough sawn natural cedar trim and textured white stucco exterior and cedar shake shingles for the roof. The proposed maximum height is 35' and each unit will be approximately 3,000 sq. ft. Vice Chairman Karow commented that Staff indicated the Applicant had not met the requirement of attending the meeting personally and recommended tabling this Application. Commissioner Trueblood motioned to table Item VI II, Sketch Design — Duplex, Property Location: Lot 70A, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision /580 Nottingham Road, Applicant Jerald L. Wuhrman, Owner. Jux and DW Family Trust. Commissioner Didier seconded the motion. All Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously, also requesting staff inform the applicant about concerns of the Commission mirroring those of staff. IX. Minor Project — Fence FAPlanning & Zoning Commission \Minutes \2004 \090704.DOC Page 2 of 5 Property Location: Lot 25B, Block 1, Wildridge /2110 Long Spur Applicant/Owner. Matthew Kamper Description: The applicant is proposing a 4' high split rail fence on the rear and side property lines. All fences require specific approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Matthew Kamper, applicant/owner, approached the podium to discuss his reasons for a fence. The fence was to contain the dog and his child rather than tether both. He would install a split rail with chicken wire to contain dog. Commissioner Savage asked about the home's coloring and mentioned that colored wire was available. The applicant responded that the fence would not be noticeable from the road. It was determined that the existing fence was weathered. Commissioner Savage mentioned that he saw no good reason for denial. Commissioner Struve and Commissioner Smith both agreed there was a property line issue and this was a problem. Commissioner Didier had issues with the chicken wire. Commissioner Trueblood understood the applicant's concerns with containing the dog and child, but the property line issue was definitive. Commissioner Trueblood continued by mentioning that the use of an easement must be signed off its owner and to approve building on the easement was an ownership issue. Commissioner Karow understood the dog and child issue, mentioned that the design guidelines' wording for fences was to discourage them. Mr. Kamper mentioned that he would move the fence to the Town's desired location. Commissioner Didier suggested a different type of fence, smaller one, and have it moved to another location on the property away from the property line. Commissioner Struve mentioned that should the fence be moved to the easement line as a solution. Commissioner Savage suggested to move the fence back ten feet, along the building set back line Commissioner Savage motioned to approve Item IX, Minor Project — Fence, Property Location: Lot 25B, Block 1, Wildridge /2110 Long Spur, Applicant/Owner: Matthew Kamper, with the conditions that the fence be moved to the building setback line and to move the proposed Northwest section of the fence further east, as indicated on the large site plans. Commissioner Smith seconded this motion. The motion was amended to reflect that a split rail fence with no chicken wire would be installed. The motion carried 5 to 1 with Commissioner Karow opposing. X. Minor Project — Landscaping Property Location: Lot 45, Block 1, Wildridge /2400 Saddle Ridge Loop Applicant/Owner. Vera Miller Description: A minor project was approved in July 2003 for landscaping improvements and a new deck and stairs. All improvements have been completed and 10 aspens trees have been planted along the rear property line in Spring 2004. The trees were not indicated or approved on the original plan. A FAPlanning & Zoning Commission \Minutes\2004 \090704.DOC Page 3 of 5 site plan was submitted to Staff with the location of the trees and will be available review at your meeting. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. Dave Yoder, east neighbor of the property, approached the podium and found the trees objectionable. Sue Fontanese, another neighbor east of the property, voiced concern that her view would be blocked, how the trees were planted in a row and was concerned that her property value would decline since the view would be eliminated. The trees were not part of an approved Landscaping Plan for the subject property. Commissioner review began with Commissioner Trueblood commenting that landscaping in an easement was unapproved and was opposed to the location of the trees. Commissioner Didier asked if the applicant contacted the neighbors regarding the trees. Mr. Yoder said that the trees were planted in the Spring when he was in Florida. Ms. Fontanese stated that the Cottonwoods were planted while she was gone and were in the direct line with her picture windows. The Landscaping Plan was approved for 3 -foot wild flowers and not trees. Commissioner Struve visited the site and mentioned that the trees were lined up like telephone poles and preferred the trees be grouped. Commissioner Savage agreed with Commissioner Trueblood and, technically as an appraiser, voiced that views are part of property value and the trees should be removed. Commissioner Smith mentioned that the plan called for wildflowers and not view blocking trees. Commissioner Karow mentioned that the Commission respects the views of the property owners and that trees are an enhancement but not in an easement. Commissioner Trueblood mentioned that a letter from the applicant was distributed requesting a delay of a motion of this application. Commissioner Didier commented that the placement of the trees should be more neighbor friendly. Commissioner Trueblood motioned to table Item X, Minor Project — Landscaping, Property Location: Lot 45, Block 1, Wildridge /2400 Saddle Ridge Loop, Applicant/Owner. Vera Miller, until the Applicant could be present. Commissioner Didier seconded the motion. All Commissioners were in favor. Mr. Yoder hoped that the applicant would come in and discuss the issues. IX. Other Business Tambi Katieb discussed that Lot 61 was an item on the upcoming Town Council Work Session on September 14th, 2004, at 3:30pm and he encouraged all Planning and Zoning Commissioners to attend. Mr. Katieb continued with an update on the Comp Plan and commented that a draft of the Comprehensive Plan was distributed to the Steering Committee. He mentioned the discussion at the Comp Plan meeting related to completion of the document by November, and that the Steering Committee requested more time of Council in order to produce a document that would truly benefit the Town in the long term. FAPlanning & Zoning Commission \Minutes\2004 \090704.DOC Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Struve questioned the Chateau (The Geneva Crown Club and currently named "The Gates ") and was it moving forward? The developer intends to come back to discuss the deed restricted housing on the site through a PUD amendment. The Car Wash was mentioned with its expiration date of 12/10/2004 and that nothing has been heard to date regarding the project. The Lighting Ordinance has been bogged down due to the compliance deadline and several other business points, however, staff was hoping to bring this back to Council soon to pick up where it was left off. X. Adjourn Commissioner Trueblood made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Didier seconded and the motion was unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary APPROVED: Andrew Karow Vice Chairman ` Terry Smith Secretary FAPlanning & Zoning Commission \Minutes\2004 \090704.DOC Page 5 of 5