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PZC Minutes 12-20-2005 (2)1 -, Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting i 41 OUR Minutes oL 0 R^ U 4 December 20, 2005 Joint Work Session with Avon Town Council ■ Lot C PUD Amendment The Joint Work Session began at 4:40 pm with each member of Town Council in attendance, and Commissioners Smith, Commissioner Struve, and Commissioner Green of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission. Ruth Borne, representing Starwood, and Aleksandr Sheykhet of Obermeier Sheykhet Architecture, provided the presentation. Discussion items included: o Timeshare and room rates, and industry standards o Occupants use of commercial/retail o Lot 4 o Parking and parking approaches o Phase 1 D footprint o Property tax assessments versus square footage o Entitlements o Heights and massing on primary portions of project o Review and evaluation of proposed changes versus the original PUD Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:50 pm. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were in attendance with the exception of Commissioner Savage and Commissioner Buckner. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There were no additions and amendments to the Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest There were no conflicts of interest to report. V. Consent Agenda: Approval of the December 6, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes has been moved to the January 3rd, 2006, Meeting due to lack of quorum at this meeting. For the record, Commissioner Green brought to the attention of the Commission his involvement with a subsidiary organization of East West Partners in order to clarify any potential conflict of interest that may arise. Commissioner Evans revealed a contract with East West Partners for the Beaver Creek Landing and the lack of potential for the upper gondola to be rolled into the Confluence project. VI. PUD Amendment I Confluence - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Property Location: Confluence/95 Avon Road Applicant: East West Resorts /Owner: Vail Associates Description: A request for an amendment to the Confluence PUD to modify the existing development rights and zoning for the entire property. This application proposes a hotel, retail plaza, high-speed public gondola, condominiums, and fractional ownership residential units. This item is tabled until the January 3, 2006 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Eric Heidemann advised the Commission of the need to table this agenda item to the January 3'd, 2006 meeting since the applicant was unable to submit the Development Plan in time for Staff review to take place. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Smith motioned to table Item VI, PUD Amendment / Confluence Property Location: Confluence/95 Avon Road, Applicant: East West Resorts / Owner. • Vail Associates, with Commissioner Struve seconding the motion. All commissioners were in favor and the motion passed 5 — 0. VII. PUD Amendment I Wildridge - PUBLIC HEARING Property Location: Lot 44 & 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / 5123 & 5129 Longsun Lane Applicant: Sam Ecker /Owners: Sam Ecker, Bruce & Susan Baca Description: A request for an amendment to the Wildridge PUD to allow for three (detached) single-family residences in place of a two duplex structures. This amendment would permanently reduce the density for the properties by one dwelling unit. A new lot would be created for the third single-family residence and the vehicular access to the new lot would be accessed from Wildridge Road East. Also being reviewed is a Preliminary Subdivision application. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Sam Ecker took his place at the podium and presented the Commission with a full size plan set for their review while he revealed the history of the project. Mr. Ecker than discussed the issues presented in the Staff Report. Commissioner Green questioned the vacation of the property line and commented that a 40% slope is discouraged but not un -allowed. Commissioner Struve commented on the Lot 44B driveway alignment to the buildable site and commented that the Dry Creek and Western Sage PUD's were to downsize triplex lots. Commissioner Green questioned access and Commissioner D'Agostino commented that a more restrictive setback lot would be created. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING There were no comments offered from the Public. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner review began with Commissioner D'Agostino's concern for drainage on 3 sides, the need for clarification of setbacks, appreciated the research presented on the utilities and its easements and voiced a low concern regarding the driveway. Commissioner D'Agostino agreed with Staff that this application would set a precedent. Commissioner Smith voiced site concerns with subdivision of the lot in this manner and its site disturbance as well as driveway issues. Commissioner Struve commented on the need to limit square footage, present a drainage study, and restrict the positioning on the lot created. Commissioner Green wasn't concerned about recreating as a duplex lot, discussed drainage, and a need for serious consideration to the building envelope. Commissioner Evans expressed that a pro side was the home would benefit the adjacent property owner on Lot 44A. He continued with the con items; the homeowners on Longsun Lane chose to build on upside of lots, no reduction of density, a precedent would be set since a downzone has never been done in this manner and it is not in the best interests of Avon or Wildridge. Commissioner Evans commented to Mr. Ecker that the role Planning and Zoning Commission plays is not a final ruling or voice for Avon Town Council. He continued that Town Council is the deciding body on this project and typically not in support of rezoning. Commissioner Smith motioned to approve the denial as presented by Staff of Item VII, PUD Amendment / Wildridge, Property Location: Lot 44 & 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / 5123 & 5129 Longsun Lane, with Commissioner Struve seconding the motion. The motion passed 5 — 0 with all Commissioners in favor. VIII. Sketch Design - Duplex Property Location: Lot 10, Block 3, Wildridge Subdvision/4010 Wildridge Road West Applicant/ Owner. Daniel Ritsch Description: The applicant is proposing a 9,400 square foot duplex residence on the subject property. The property is a relatively steep uphill lot located at the intersection of Bear Trap and Wildridge Road. The proposed materials include stone veneer, cedar siding, and asphalt shingles. Eric Heidemann presented the Staff Report. Daniel Ritsch approached the podium and gave history of the architects on this project and that retaining walls would be necessary for the driveway. Stuart Brummett came to the podium as the new architect for the project to discuss parking issues, vehicle turning radius problem, and the retaining walls. Commissioner comments began with Commissioner D'Agostino suggesting moving the house down, and the parking and turn around issues. Commissioner Evans commented that the architecture was vastly improved, suggested pines as buffers to the retaining walls, and continued review of the site. Commissioner Green commended Mr. Brummett on the positioning of the project, along with the rusting steel and the buffer was good, and questioned landscaping and the revegetation of the site. Commissioner Struve voiced appreciation for the architecture, the need to address drainage issues, the driveway and its spaces, and landscaping concerns. Commissioner Smith expressed the difficulty of the lot and that the corrugated metal siding was too much. Commissioner D'Agostino recognized the difficulty of the lot and looked forward to the development of its detail. Mr. Brummett asked of the Commission the required number of parking spaces and Commissioner Green responded that it was fine as presented. No motion necessary as this is a sketch review. IX. Sign Design - Master Sign Program Amendment Property Location: Lot 68, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek/111 Swift Gulch Road Applicant/Owner.• George Roberts Description: The Master Sign Program (MSP) for the Petro -Hut building was approved on May 20, 2003. This application proposes an additional building mounted sign on the east side of the building (facing the 1-70 off ramp) and a larger monument sign. The originally approved monument sign was never constructed and this application proposes to enlarge this specific sign. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. He continued that a new tenant desired more exposure and the Conoco Corporation has a new design look to instate. Commissioner Struve expressed the need for a site visit. Commissioner Smith questioned the additional two feet to the monument sign. Commissioner Green asked for a better site plan that included landscaping. Commissioner Evans agreed that a site visit would be beneficial to the Commission. Commissioner Struve motioned to table Item IX, Sign Design - Master Sign Program Amendment, Property Location: Lot 68, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek/111 Swift Gulch Road, until January 3, 2005, for a site visit with the monument designation and size in place for Commissioner review. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion and the motion passed with all Commissioners in favor of the site visit. XI. Other Business A. Wildridge Park Improvements — Eric Heidemann provided the Commission with details of the improvements. B. Commissioner Green commented that three-dimensional plans and/or models should be provided for such projects as Lot C and the Main Street Plan. C. Commissioner Struve suggested a sketch up of the Town of Avon be acquired from Design Workshop VIII. Adjourn Commissioner Struve motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary ry � APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Phil Struve Secretary A"a aall",