PZC Minutes 101706Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
AVON Meeting Minutes
° L ° R A ° ° October 17, 2006
WORK SESSION
I. Folson Annexation Property Concept Development Plan Review
Tab Bonidy introduced the individuals associated with the project. Mr. Bonidy
continued with the proposed materials to be used. Greg Macik presented the
elevations and heights projected. Conversation continued regarding parking
issues, employee parking, valet parking, rental issues, traffic, and hotel nights
versus whole ownership, unit size, and shuttles to the gondola. Dialogue continued
with the connection to the Gates at Beaver Creek for vehicle access, futuristic lane
expansion of Highway 6, pedestrian crossing options from the site, connectivity to
Avon amenities, pay in lieu for employee housing was discussed, European design
direction for this site was argued, dedication of 17 acres to the town, and
architecture.
Present: Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes, Ron Wolf, Debbie Buckley, Larry Brooks, Norm
Wood, Chris Evans, Phil Struve, Andrew Lane, Chris Green, Julia Foster, Todd
Goulding, Terry Smith.
REGULAR MEETING
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the Agenda. The Lot 6 Western Sage PUD
Sketch Plan was tabled a few meetings ago and the applicant/owner will address this project under
Other Business.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
There were no conflicts to report.
V. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the October 3, 2006 Meeting Minutes with a correction to L & H Auto Body
regarding Commissioner Green's comment on the paving of the lot.
Commissioner Green motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda with Commissioner Foster
seconding the motion. All Commissioners were in favor.
VI. Sketch Design Plan - Wildridge Duplex
Property Location: Lot 9, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / 5750 Wildridge
Applicant: Courtney Giphart /Owner. Roger Michaud
Description: Sketch Design review for a large duplex on Wildridge Road East.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission.
Commissioner Struve questioned the allowable grades for driveways and remarked that the house to
the west was a single family.
Courtney Giphart, project architect, approached the podium to answer questions from the
Commission. Ms. Giphart commented on the retaining wall and the change of the materials for the
wall to cultured stone. Commissioner Evans questioned grading and voiced that more walls would be
needed for the site. Commissioner Green commented on the incomplete site plan provided.
Commissioner Evans commented that only one third of the retaining walls were presented, the plans
did not consider site constraints and the project was not properly designed to the site. Commissioner
Foster was concerned with the building's massive size compared to the neighboring properties,
suggested setting one side behind the other, and was unclear regarding the breezeway function.
Commissioner Struve suggested the breezeway could be another garage. Commissioner Lane had
issue with the mass and the roof particularly the dormers and reiterated the need for accurate
drawings. Commissioner Smith voiced agreement with Commissioner Foster. Ms. Giphart responded
to the site disturbance issue raised. Commissioner Evans suggested Ms. Giphart review other
driveways in the area to get an idea of driveway configuration. Commissioner Struve expressed it
was too much driveway, could get to site without a switchback, house was too big for site, 14 foot
drop off was potentially dangerous, the connection between the two sides need attention and make
the project sit on the lot better with landscaping and one duplex higher than the other. Commissioner
Goulding agreed with his fellow Commissioners, suggested getting the roof to fall with the grade,
landscaping needs to be built up, and exterior accents need to be tied together better for
cohesiveness.
VII. Sign Design Application
Property Location: Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision / 830 Nottingham Road
Applicant: Gerard Healey, Alpine Glass/ Owner: Merrill Fie, Gates Leasing Co.
Description: The applicant is seeking approval of a new building mounted sign at their new location on
Nottingham Road. This was the former location of Deep Rock Water, and the applicant would be
relocating and using an existing cabinet that was used by Deep Rock.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Application.
Commissioner Struve moved to approve Item VII, Sign Design Application, Property Location: Lot
24, Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision / 830 Nottingham Road as presented with the two
recommendations presented in the Staff Report. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and all
Commissioners were in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Other Business
A. Update of Various Projects
1. Eric Heidemann bought the Lot 6 Western Sage PUD to the attention of the
Commission issues with the Sketch Design regarding height and access to the
site. Buzz Reynolds, applicant and owner, approached the dais and presented a
full site plan to show the commissioners his ideas. Commissioners agreed that
Staff would be able to grant site access.
2. Revision to the parking code was discussed.
3. No November 7, 2006 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
4. November 21, 2006 Planning and Zoning meeting will have on the agenda the
PUD for the Village of Avon, East Avon presented by Design Workshop,
Timeshare West Building by Alexandr, along with several design reviews such as
Lot 34, Lot 6 Western Sage, a code amendment and Wildwood Resort.
5. Draft Management Plan for the Forest Service is going to Council with impacts to
the Town.
IX. Adjourn
Commissioner Struve motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Weiss
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Chris Evans
Chairman
Phil Struve f
Secretary