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PZC Minutes 050101 (2)Minutes of Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 2001 Council Chambers Town of Avon Municipal Building 400 Benchmark Road I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. II. Roll Call All commissioners were present. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda Final Design applications for Lot 75, Block 4 5601 Wildridge Road East, Wildridge and Lot 46, Block 4, 5135 Longsun Lane, Wildridge were moved to the Consent Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest Commissioners Fehlner and Karow abstained from the executive session for nominations for P&Z commissioners. Commissioner Klein abstained from the Consent Agenda for approval of April 17, 2001 Minutes. V. Consent Agenda A. Approval of the April 17, 2001 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Lot 75, Block 4, Wildridge Project Type: Duplex Applicant/Owner: Mike Dantas Address: 5601 Wildridge Road East Final design approval was granted with the condition that positive drainage away from the building be clarified with the building permit plans. May 1, 2001 Planning & Zoning Minutes Page 1 of 6 C. Lot 46, Block 4, Wildridge Project Type: Duplex Applicant: Andrew Abraham Owner: Phil Matsen Address: 5135 Longsun Lane Final design approval was granted with the following conditions: 1. The address marker shall be moved completely out of the snow storage and drainage easement. 2. Reduce the surface parking to create better access and more maneuvering on the site. This includes clarification that vehicles will have adequate turn around for the south unit. 3. Spot elevations must be clarified on site plan for the parking area. Positive drainage away from the buildings shall be evidenced. 4. Grading on the west elevation plan must match grading on the site plan. 5. Additional tree plantings shall be placed between the driveway and the parking area, utilizing conifers for year-round screening. Commissioner Sipes moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Fehlner seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. VI. The Village at Avon —Filing 1 Resolution 01- 03 Recommendation to Avon Town Council on the Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Variance requests for the Village at Avon — Filing 1 Ruth Borne gave the Staff presentation. Chairman Evans stated that this was not an approval but a recommendation to the Town Council. Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve Resolution 01-03. Commissioner Klein seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. VII. Special Review Use A. Lot 26, Block 2, Wildridge Project Type: Home Occupation Applicant/Owner: Barbara and Walter Huttner Address: 2605-A Beartrap Road May 1, 2001 Planning & Zoning Minutes Page 2 of 6 Eric Johnson gave the Staff presentation. Staff recommends approval of the Special Review Use with conditions. The applicant, Barbara Huttner, made a presentation. She stated that the business has adult clientele and that they were respectful of the neighborhood and parking parameters. Commissioner Sipes asked what the business is. Applicant explained that the business was a physical therapy and fitness studio. Commissioner Evans asked how many clients were at the business at one time. Applicant responded that there were usually one or two clients but on occasion there may be three. Commissioner Karow asked Staff how many parking spaces were available. Eric answered seven possible parking spots. Mark Ball, owner of 2605 B Beartrap Road, lives on the other side of the duplex, stated that there have been many inconveniences to his family. He said that he moved to Wildridge to be away from businesses and felt that the area should remain residential. He felt that the business would have a negative impact to the residents. The number of clients and where they park their cars has been a problem for the Ball family. They have concern for their daughter's safety. He also stated that the facility has been used when the Huttners were not present. Commissioner Evans repeats that there are allowed uses under the zoning code and read the home occupation criteria. Commissioner Sipes states that the Town tries to encourage home occupations through the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Evans read a letter from the neighbor into the record. Commissioner Head commented that as long as conditions are met he would vote for approval. Commissioner Karow commented that the application meets the criteria for a Special Review Use. Commissioner Macik agreed with Commissioners Karow and Head and added that the conditions of approval need to be specified and also include the hours and days of operation. Commissioner Evans commented that the application meets the criteria for a Special Review Use but that the Ball's issues need to be addressed. He suggested that the area where the clients cars are parked is restricted, perhaps limit parking to two or three cars on the east side of the property. Additionally, no clients should use the facility when the owners are not present. May 1, 2001 Planning & Zoning Alinutes Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Sipes agreed with the rest of the Commissioners and added that the access must be maintained at all times, including snow removal and maintenance. Applicants should try hard to be good neighbors. Commissioner Klein agreed with the rest of the Commissioners. Commissioner Fehlner had nothing to add. Ruth Borne read the conditions that had been proposed during the meeting. Conditions: 1. No more than five (5) customers per day are allowed. 2. The parking must be maintained at all times including snow removal. 3. No more than three (3) cars can be parked on the driveway and must be parked as easterly as possible. 4. Owners must be present for patrons to use the facility. 5. No employees shall be allowed to work on the property on a regular basis. 6. Hours of operation must be consistent with the application. Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve Resolution 01-02 for Lot 26,Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision for one year with the following conditions: 1. No more than five (5) customers per day are allowed. 2. The parking must be maintained at all times including snow removal. 3. No more than three (3) cars can be parked on the driveway and must be parked as easterly as possible. 4. Owners must be present for patrons to use the facility. 5. No employees shall be allowed to work on the property on a regular basis. 6. Hours of operation must be consistent with the application. 7. Approval is good for one year, any renewal must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Commissioner Sipes seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Vlll. Other Business A. Staff Approvals: Lot 87, Block 4, Wildridge 5755 Wildridge Road East Change Existing Wood Siding to Stucco May 1, 2001 Planning & Zoning Alinutes Page 4 of 6 2. Lot 50A, Block 1, Wildridge 2450 Saddleridge Loop Extension of Landscape Berm 3. Lot 25, Block 3, Wildridge 4280 Wildridge Road Yard Expansion B. Staff Denials: Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek 47 East Beaver Creek Boulevard Enclose Deck to Increase Habitable Area C. Sign Permits 1. Lot 65B, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek 142 Beaver Creek Place 'Doctors On Call' IX. Adjourn Commissioner Evans thanked Commissioner Head, Fehlner, and Karow for their service to the Commission and the Town. Ruth Borne presented certificates to Commissioners Head, Felhner, and Karow. Commissioner Evans explained the procedure for the Planning and Zoning Commission member applicants. Commissioner Felhner moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Head seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted Eric Johnson Acting Recording Secretary Afay 1,1001 Planning & Zoning Minutes Page 5 of 6 APPROVED: May 15, 2001 Chris Evans Chairman G Andrew Karov� -ava. Secretary May 1, 2001 Planning & Zoning Alinutes Page 6 of 6