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PZC Minutes 07-18-2006 (3)Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission `.. //`i AVON Meeting Minutes CO L0 RA DO July 18, 2006 I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were present with Commissioner Green arriving a few minutes late. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda None IV. Conflicts of Interest Commissioner Goulding revealed a conflict with Item IX, Final Design Plan - Residential Property Location: Lot 24, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / Coyote Ridge. V. Consent Agenda • Approval of the June 20, 2006 Meeting Minutes. • Stonebridge Improvements: proposed stone for columns. Commissioner Struve motioned for approval of the June 20, 2006 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes and the stone proposed for the Stonebridge Improvements. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. All commissioners were in agreement and it passed unanimously. VI. Special Review Use Application - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING Property Location: Lot 4, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/147 Nottingham Rd Applicant: Dennis Pappas/ Owner. Randy Massey Description: The applicant is seeking a Special Review Use (SRU) application for an automotive repair land -use on Nottingham Road. The property is located within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district, and accordingly 'automobile service and repair is allowed only with a SRU permit approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report to the Commission along with Resolution 06-10 which sought denial of this application. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING No members of the public came forth to comment CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Struve moved to deny Item VI, Special Review Use, Property Location: Lot 4, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision/147 Nottingham Rd, to operate as stated in Staffs May 5t', 2006 original report with findings one, two and three. Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion passed with 6-0 with Commissioner Green abstaining due to his late arrival for this meeting. VII. Special Review Use Application — PUBLIC HEARING Property Location: Lot 5, Filing Block 1, Village at Avon Applicant/ Owner. • Stone Creek Elementary School/ Town of Avon Description: The applicant is seeking a Special Review Use (SRU) permit for a temporary school site. The property is located within the Village at Avon PUD, and accordingly a school site is an allowable use only by approval of a Special Review Use permit approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Tambi Katieb presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Struve questioned ownership of the lot in question with a response that ownership was with the Town of Avon for snow storage and this use would be temporary. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING No members of the public made comment. CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Foster motioned to approve Resolution 06-13, Special Review Use Application, Property Location: Lot 5, Filing Block 1, Village at Avon. Commissioner Smith seconding with findings in resolution and findings. Jim Pyke, Charter School Applicant, commented on the parking lot that blacktopping was difficult to procure with the busy schedule of local contractors. Commissioner Evans responded that it would be an issue with the Design Review Board for the Village at Avon and its design was a Village at Avon matter. All commissioners favored the approval and the motion passed unanimously. VIII. Sign Design Property Location: Lot 25, Block 1, BMBC Subdivision / 820 Nottingham Road Applicant: Corporate Identity Solutions / Owner., U -Store -IT Description: Sign Design application to replace the existing "Self Storage" pan channel sign with a new pan channel "U -Store -It" sign on Nottingham Road. Town Code requires that all signs not part of an approved Master Sign Program be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Matt Pielsticker presented the staff report. Commissioner Green questioned the light diffusion and had staff seen it. Mr. Pielsticker responded that it had not been reviewed but it was the most diffused material offered by 3M. Commissioner Struve mentioned a need for a condition to the approval to retain the trees in their current condition. Commissioner Goulding commented on the need for such a sign with conversation revolving around its size, reference to the lighting plan and its impact on 1-70. Commissioner Struve motioned for approval of Item VIII, Sign Design Property Location: Lot 25, Block 1, BMBC Subdivision / 820 Nottingham Road, with following conditions: 1. Lettering will utilize "3M Vinyl Diffuser Film" with 30% light transmission, 2. No trees will be removed or significantly altered, and 3. Except as otherwise modified by this permit approval, all -material representations made by the applicant or applicant representative in this application and in public hearing shall be adhered to and considered binding conditions of approval. The vote carried 6-1, with Commissioner Goulding opposing. IX. Final Design Plan - Residential Property Location: Lot 24, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / Coyote Ridge Applicant: Andrew Abraham /Owner. Mike Farr Description: Andrew Abraham is proposing a single-family home on this Coyote Ridge property in Block 4 of the Wildridge PUD. The home is large with approximately 9,000 square feet of livable space with 7 indoor garage parking spaces. A Sketch Design plan was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their May 16, 2006 meeting. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Evans commented on the Development Rights for this site. It was determined that the apartment was considered the use of the second Development Right on this property. Commissioner Green revealed that he spoke with the architect of record and also spoke with a neighbor whose questions needed to be presented at the Planning and Zoning Meeting and he did not provide comment. Commissioner Green also questioned the maximum height and Mr. Pielsticker responded that the height of the barn and another comer were at 34 feet. Commissioner discussion revolved around ridgeline height, view corridor considerations for the neighbors and advised Mr. Farr of his development rights on the property. Commissioner Lane was concerned with grades, Commissioner Smith concerned with size of the house overall, Commissioner Foster agreed with Commissioner Smith on the size. Mr. Farr mentioned that the corncrib was authentic in design. Andrew Abraham, applicant, approached the podium to reveal to the Commission how the project was reduced in size. Commissioner Evans commented that the project was well designed and appropriate for the size of the lot. Neighbors adjacent to this site voiced concern of the size of the home and its impact but liked the project. Commissioner Green motioned to approve the design of Item IX, Final Design Plan — Residential, Property Location: Lot 24, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision / Coyote Ridge, as submitted with the following qualifications: Applicant needs to bring back a roof plan that shows compliance to height restrictions and present it to staff for verification of height prior to building permit submittal. Commissioner Lane seconded the motion and the motion passed 6-0 with all commissioners in favor. X. Minor Project - Residential Modifications Property Location: Lot 43, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 520 Nottingham Road Applicant. Ronald Tribelhorn /Owner: Ronald Tribelhom Description: The applicant is requesting an extension to the design approval that was granted in August of 2004 for exterior improvements. The project is incomplete and the applicant has provided a summary of progress and is requesting a 15 -month extension for design approval. Matt Pielsticker presented the staff report. Two of the property owners were present and explained frustrations with the situation and 3rd property owner and lack of progress. The Commission did not feel a performance bond was appropriate in this situation and estimated completion dates were presented. The applicant desired a 15 month extension in order to have all next building season to complete the approved work. Unit A property owner (not present) has stated the desire to refinance and be able to start work on their portion of the building. Commission discussion focused on the compliance by homeowners to perform repair and modifications to their properties, duration of time for performance and surety bonds to ensure completion of project. Commissioner Goulding asked what assurance does the commission have for the project's completion. Steve Smith, owner of Unit B, voiced the time of repairs have taken and the basic condition of the townhomes. Commissioner Goulding motioned to approve Item X, Minor Project - Residential Modifications Property Location: Lot 43, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 520 Nottingham Road, with an extended period of 15 months or October 3151, 2007 and eliminate the performance bound recommendation from staff. Commissioner Struve seconded with all commissioners in favor and the motion passed unanimously. XI. Sketch Design Plan - Residential Lot 6, Western Sage Subdivision, Block 4, Wildridge / 5775 Wildridge Road East Applicant: /Owner.• Bob Sutter/Buz Reynolds Description: The applicant is proposing a single-family home on lot 6 of the Western Sage PUD. The sketch review also includes the review of a shared access proposal with the adjacent lot 7. Matt Pielsticker presented the staff report to the commission. Buzz Reynolds, applicant, approached the podium to discuss this project and presented a new design alternative for the commission to entertain which was not in their packets. After review, Commissioner consensus was that it was not the job of the commission to design the project for the applicant. The commission suggested that the applicant return with a finished project for their review. Commissioner Lane suggested a sunshade study for the project. XII. Other Business A. Update of Various Projects a. PUC Trial for the railroad crossing is on Monday. b. Town Center East Charette — Workshop and Open House this week. XIII. Adjourn Commissioner Green 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 Secretary