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Minutes of Planning and Zoning Commission
August 3, 2004
Eaglebend Apartments Conference Room
0010 Stonebridge Road
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 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 to move Item VI, Sketch Design
Plan — Duplex, Property Location: Lot 92, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision/ 2440
Old Trail Road and Item VIII, Minor Project - Snowrun Townhomes, Property: 43,
Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/520 Nottingham Road, to the
Consent Agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
There were no Conflicts of Interest.
V. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Trueblood motioned for the approval of the Meeting Minutes from
the July 20th, 2004, Planning and Zoning Corimission Meeting with one
::orrection on page 2, Item VII, Sketch Design Plan `or Lot 30, Block 2, Wildridge
Subdivision/2631 Bear Trap Road, to remove the Public Hearing Open and Close
headings, since this application was not a public hearing item; and Item VI,
Sketch Design Plan — Duplex, Property Location: Lot 92, Block 1, Wildridge
Subdivision/ 2440 Old Trail Road and Item VIII, Minor Project - Snowrun
Townhomes, Property: 43, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/520
Nottingham Road be approved on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Struve seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
VI. Sketch Design Plan - Duplex
Property Location: Lot 92, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision/ 2440 Old Trail
Road, Applicant: Scott Tumipseed, Owner. Greg Samson
Description: Scott Turnipseed is proposing a duplex on the uphill side of Old
Trail Road near the intersection with Draw Spur. The building is approximately
5,800 square feet in size and would include two (2) 4 -bedroom units. Proposed
materials would include: cedar board on board siding, stucco,. and asphalt
shingles.
Moved to Consent Agenda.
VII. Master Sign Program Amendment
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Property Location: Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision/Westgate Bldg., Applicant/Owner: Helen Bird
Description: Helen Bird (Joe's Liquors) has submitted a sign application
requesting: 1. Amendment to the current Master Sign Program (MSP) for the
Westgate Building for monument sign design and first floor tenant's sign design;
and 2. Approval of a new sign design for Joe's Liquors that would conform to the
proposed amendments.
Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report.
Monte Park of Sign Design approached the commissioners to present the colors
and options for the signs. Ms. Bird, applicant, and Sharon Leveers, co-owner,
discussed the lack of visibility of the current signs and thought the
recommendation of staff does not provide full visibility. Ms. Bird mentioned the
monument sign and the six tenants to use it, and that the building sign would be
different from the monument. Monte mentioned the acrylic signage would be
more obvious with internal lights and better visually through the foliage and
setback. Ms. Bird also commented on the recommendation of staff for
landscaping by the monument base and that there is sufficient landscaping at
present.
Commissioner Savage asked if the staffs recommendations were geared
towards consistency and received a positive reply by staff. Monte responded to
con-,missioner inquiry on specific coloring of the individual panels. Commissioner
Trueblood believed the sign should be subtle and no? appear flashy or cheap.
Commissioner Didier asked about the current lights and when they were due to
be replaced and Ms. Bird responded that replacement occurs every two years or
so and they were due to be replaced shortly. Commissioner Karow questioned if
it might resemble a 'strip mall' and asked if the sign code authorized 40 sq ft for
signage in general. Tambi Katieb read from the Town of Avon Municipal Code
regarding monument sign size.
Commissioner Trueblood moved to approval all 6 recommendations by Staff and
Option #2. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motioned passed 4
to 2 with Commissioner Savage and Commissioner Didier opposing. A letter of
landlord approval was requested by the commissioners prior to placement as an
agenda item and said letter is forthcoming by the applicant.
VIII. Minor Project -Snowrun Townhomes
Property. 43, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/520
Nottingham Road, Applicant: Ronald & Marci Tribelhorn, Owners: Stephen
Hyatt (Unit A); Stephen Smith (Unit B); Ronald & Marci Tribelhorn (Unit C)
Description: The owners of Units A, B, and C are proposing to make
improvements to the West, South, and East sides of the three units. Existing
deck structures will be repaired or replaced as needed. The existing stairs would
be replaced with pre -fabricated steel stair units with grate style treads.
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Moved to Consent Agenda.
IX. Comprehensive Plan Public Input - Public Hearing
Topic: Comprehensive Plan Update
Applicant. Town of Avon
Description: The public is invited to this special neighborhood meeting to provide
input and feedback on the proposed update to the Town Comprehensive Plan.
This is a special neighborhood meeting where the mapping and storyboards
provided at the first public open house will be available for review and comment.
Tambi Katieb presented the Comprehensive Plan to the commission and public.
He requested input so that feedback can be brought back to the Steering
Committee. Amy Phillips, Steering Committee member, asked if there were
ideas generated at the last meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission at
the Wildridge Fire Station meeting. Some ideas included use of Nottingham
Lake for commercial projects. Commissioner Savage mentioned that the town
offices and police station could be moved by trading the lake area to a piece of
land in the Village creating a more active town center. The Vassar Meadow (part
of swap) parcel was brought up regarding its zoning and its future.
Brian Sipes, Steering Committee member and Town Councilman, discussed the
West Avon parcel as open space. He also discussed using the Comprehensive
Plan to direct the development of the Village of Avon for Magnus Lindholm.
Mass transit and the movement of the public/traffic, with Vail used in the
comparison, should be incorporated into the final plan. Integration of the
population, tourist and local, needs to be considered as a local would drive and
park, and visitors would access public transportation for its convenience. Brian
Sipes thought a blend of pedestrian rights of way and cars are permitted but
secondary. Finding the middle ground on transportation was considered
necessary.
Conversation continued with comparisons to Steamboat Springs, Aspen,
Boulder, Lowry, and moving Avon towards a mesh of the development in these
towns. Tambi Katieb gave insight to the process to finalization of the plan in
order to work within the approved time guidelines. He requested continued input
of comments regarding the plan, and informed those present of the schedule of
meetings before adoption.
IX. Other Business (Other business as may come before the Commission)
X. Adjourn
Commissioner Karow, made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner
Trueblood seconded and the motion was unanimously approved. The meeting
adjourned at 7:05 pm.
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Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Weiss
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Andrew Karow
Vice Chairman
Terry Smith
Secretary
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