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PZC Minutes 09-18-2007 (2)Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission / , Meeting Minutes for September 18, 2007 AVON Avon Town Council Chambers C D L D R A D° Meetings are open to the public Avon Municipal Building / 400 Benchmark Road REGULAR MEETING Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm. it. Roll Call All Commissioners were in attendance with the exception of Commissioner Green and Commissioner Lane. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There were no additions or amendments to the Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest No conflicts of interest were revealed. V. Consent Agenda • Approval of the September 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Foster motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda with Commissioner Smith seconding the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Sketch Design — Wildridge Addition Property Location: Lot 8, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision / O'Neal Spur Applicant: Eric Johnson, Architect/ Owner., Description: Design review for an addition to a single-family residence accessed off of O'Neal Spur. The proposed addition is 1,100 sq. ft. and measures approximately 27 feet in height. The overall height of the existing structure is 31 feet. The addition to the residence utilizes horizontal and vertical wood siding, stucco, and stone on the exterior walls with pitched roof forms that use metal roofing and synthetic shakes. Jared Barnes presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Commissioner Struve questioned the roofing material. Eric Johnson, architect and representative of the owners, approached the podium to address the Commission. He began by discussing the materials to be used, the reduction in the retaining wall, the landscape details, the addition of a fifth bedroom, and the existence of ample parking. Commissioner review included questions with regards to reducing the amount of the metal roofing, the insufficient roof pitch, added rockwork on new section, and complimentary new windows. VII. Minor Project Applications A. Modifications to Final Design - "Two Residences" Property Location: Lot 30, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision /2160 Longspur Applicant/ Owner Patrick Campbell Description: Design change application to review the elimination of windows, addition of windows, and color changes for exterior stucco. Commissioner Struve moved to approve Item VII, A., Modifications to Final Design - "Two Residences", Property Location: Lot 30, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision / 2160 Longspur, with the recommended changes with the three conditions as listed and a fourth condition to review the color pattern in the daylight, colors are not approved and an on-site mockup will be required for re -review and approval. Commissioner Goulding seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Benchmark Plaza Modifications Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 48 E. BC Blvd. Applicant: Mistral, LLC /Owner. Luc Meyer Description: V. Mark Donaldson is proposing exterior modifications to the existing Benchmark Plaza Building (aka "The Boat Building"). The proposed changes include the addition of an entry with an anodized metal roof, a window wall system to replace existing windows, and the replacement of doors. Matt Gennett discussed the staff report with the Commission. Commission review included questions regarding the windows, exterior lighting at the entry, and the different roof material and color on the entry. They also discussed an anticipation of a new sign program, the intent for the new entrance to stand out, and the amount of parking for a fine dining restaurant compared to the need. The Commissioners asked about the potential for removing the "hat" and "portals" on the building, the need for an outdoor seating area, and the quantity of second floor seating. Mark Donaldson, architect, distributed colors and materials for the Commissioners to review. Commissioner Smith motioned to approve Item VI, B., Benchmark Plaza Modifications, Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 48 E. BC Blvd. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion and all Commissioners approved the motion. C. Avon Mini Storage Site/Building Modifications Property Location: Lot 12, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 431 Metcalf Applicant. Mark Donaldson/Owner.• Daniel F. Sunday Description: Exterior building modifications proposed include: new windows and balcony on the south elevation, a new door on the west (back) elevation, a new sliding door and balcony on the east (front) elevation, a conversion of 14' tall bay doors to 12' tall doors on the east elevation, and a new stucco color throughout. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. Mark Donaldson, architect, approached the podium. Commissioner Evans questioned the availability of parking compared to the amount needed for a storage use. Matt Pielsticker commented that the parking was adequate. Another item discussed was the size of the trucks that would use the site and if ample turning radius was provided for. Mr. Donaldson commented that the owner was concerned with the additional landscaping mentioned in the Staff Report and its associated cost. Commissioner Evans remarked that there was a lot of opportunity for some additional evergreens to soften the site and its view from the public right-of-way. Commissioner Foster echoed the turning radius concerns made previously. Commissioner Smith was concerned with the lack of additional landscaping on the site. Commissioner Struve questioned the lighting proposed and suggested that other options be reviewed. He also questioned the existing poles effectiveness. Commissioner Goulding discussed the opportunity to refresh the site and change its industrial feel. Dan Sunday, building owner, approached the podium for Commission response to the lighting and landscape with the suggestion by the Commission to replace the poles with 4 -foot bollards. Mr. Sunday remarked that it is a snow removal issue. Commissioner Goulding continued that the site needed bollards and shrubs to manicure the site. Commissioner Evans commented that the change of color will help the site, suggested that new landscape be populated with evergreens, and preferred the elimination of the 25 foot poles with bollards. Commissioner Goulding motioned to approve Item VII, C., Avon. Mini Storage Site/Building Modifications, Property Location: Lot 12, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 431 Metcalf, with conditions as stated in the Staff Report that a Special Review Use Permit must be obtained prior to work, that a landscape plan be submitted to clarify the discussion today and a third condition that these are the only changes that have been approved. Commissioner Struve seconded. All Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. VIII. Sign Application - Avon Mini Storage Property Location: Lot 12, Block, 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 431 Metcalf Applicant: Mark Donaldson/Owner. Daniel F. Sunday Description: Design application for one additional sign at 431 Metcalf Road. The new proposed sign would match the existing tenant sign on the building in design and materials. Matt Pielsticker commented on the Staff Report to the Commission. Commissioner Struve questioned the other sign on the site and the lack of lighting if not in use. Commissioner Foster motioned for conditional approval of Item VIII, Sign Application - Avon Mini Storage, Property Location: Lot 12, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 431 Metcalf, subject to the conditions outlined in the Staffs report. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously with all Commissioners in favor. XI. Other Business • Jared Barnes presented the landscape plan of the Beaver Creek Point project for Commission approval as required in the Final Design approval for the project. Commissioners commented that the trees needed to be coordinated and layered and additional spruce would be preferred. Commissioners also commented that the additional three trees presented were inadequate and they appreciated that Staff returned for clarification of the conditions of approval. • Eaglebend trash enclosure was approved today. • October 9"' Town Council Meeting is slated for County. • Lot C should be back for Commission review. • Nothing new on the car wash. • October 15` deadline at Walkin' the Dog. a housing discussion with the X. Adjourn Commissioner Foster motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Struve seconded. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary APPROVED: Chris Evans Chairman Phil Struve Secretary