PZC Minutes 02-05-2008 (2)U
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes for February 5, 2008
VON Avon Town Council Chambers
C 0 L 0 R A D 0 Meetings are open to the public
Avon Municipal Building / 400 Benchmark Road
REGULAR MEETING
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were in attendance with the exception of Commissioner Foster.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the Agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Evans disclosed a potential conflict with Item VII, Wildridge Addition.
V. Consent Agenda
Approval of the January 15, 2007 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Green motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda with Commissioner
Smith seconding the motion. The motion passed 5 — 0 with Commissioner Evans
abstaining due to absence from the meeting.
VI. Site Tour Follow-up I Timeshare West - CONTINUED
Property Location: Lot 3, Riverfront Subdivision / 218 Riverfront Lane
Applicant: Aleksandr Sheykhet / Owner. Starwood Vacation
Description: Follow-up to a Final Design condition of approval for the Timeshare West
project. This design was approved at the May 1, 2007 Commission meeting, and an on-
site mockup review for this item is now required. Last review of mockup was on
November 6, 2007.
Commissioner Evans stated that no presentation was needed from the applicant and
that the Commission liked what was presented during the Mock-up review. Execution
through construction will be of the utmost importance. Commissioner Green asked that
what becomes the exterior of the final building is, at a minimum, what is shown on the
Mock-up.
Chairman Evans agreed with the comment made by Commissioner Green.
Commissioner Struve expressed concern over the way the relationship between master
architect, sub -architect, and the PU throughout this process of meeting the condition of
approval for Final Design.
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Commissioners moved to approve the mock-up and stated that this approval fulfills the
conditions of approval on the Timeshare West building.
VII. Final Design — Wildridge Addition
Property Location: Lot 8, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision / 2890 O'Neal Spur
Applicant. Eric Johnson, Architect /Owner.- Bill Hecht
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. A Sketch
Design review took place at the September 18, 2007 Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
Jared Barnes gave a brief presentation pursuant to the staff report. The applicant, Bill
Hecht, presented the details of his proposal to the Commission.
Commissioner Green asked questions related to the specifics of lighting, materials,
colors, and other elements of the proposed addition.
The applicant answered those questions to the satisfaction of Commissioner Green.
Commissioner Smith asked what the size of the building and addition are and the
applicant responded.
Commissioner Green asked why the landscaping proposed around the addition is so
limited, and the applicant responded with the existing landscaping/natural materials are
more than sufficient.
Commissioner Green expressed concern over re -vegetation of the graded hillside and
requested specifications of what and how it will be done. The applicant responded with
native grasses and wildflowers.
Commissioner Lane had no questions or comments.
Commissioner Struve inquired of the use of the word "studio" on the ground level and
the applicant clarified that it will be an artist's studio, not an apartment.
Commissioner Goulding expressed concern over damaging the large conifers on the
property and what the remedy will be should those roots, trees, etc, should they become
damaged via the construction process. A Landscape Plan is required, as reiterated by
Commissioner Green, to be reviewed and approved by staff, complete with
protection/mitigation measures for those trees shown on the L.P.
Commissioner Goulding expressed a second concern over how the proposed addition
will relate and blend into the existing architecture and whether it would stand out as
inconsistent. The applicant gave several thoughts on how they plan to make the
addition match or compliment the new addition.
A condition of approval for a mock-up was suggested and agreed to by the applicant,
and he will be happy to comply with the landscape plan requirement.
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Motion: Green - Approval with Conditions, as stated by staff, plus, a complete landscape
plan be submitted to staff, as outlined above - and, that a mock-up be created and
placed onsite for Commissioner Review to demonstrate the compatibility of the finishes
with the existing structure. Goulding Seconded, Motion for APPROVAL WITH
CONDITIONS passed unanimously.
VIII. Master Sign Program
Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 48 East
Beaver Creek Boulevard
Applicant: Mark Donaldson/ Owner Mistral, Inc.
Description: A Master Sign Program Amendment to allow for tenant identification signs
to be situated in various locations on the property. The signs include freestanding signs
with tenant identification panels, building -mounted tenant identification signs, and
window signs.
Jared Barnes gave a presentation to the Commission pursuant to the staff report
Monte Park gave a brief presentation on behalf of the applicant.
Commissioner Green stated he does not understand the bronze signage color &
materials. Also does not think the added base does the sign any justice... will have a
hard time approving this proposal.
Commissioner Lane agreed with most of what Commissioner Green stated.
Commissioner Smith stated she agrees with everything stated by Commissioner Green.
Commissioner Struve stated he liked the previous signs better than what is proposed
today.
Commissioner Goulding, referring to the minutes of the previous hearing, stated he
thinks the application took a step backwards.
Commissioner Evans said he was not at the previous hearing, but agrees with
everything said by the other Commissioners, other than comments about the bronze
color.
Motion: Struve - Deny with the following findings: colors do not match rest of building;
wood base does not work with the overall design or give a strong appearance like a
base should; and the proposed materials are nor durable and will deteriorate rapidly over
time. Second: Smith, Motion passed 5 —1 for DENIAL. Commissioner Lane opposed.
IX. Additions and Amendments to Title 17 of the Avon Municipal Code: Zoning
Historic Preservation — PUBLIC HEARING
Description: The proposed Ordinance includes additions to Section 17.08 of the Avon
Municipal Code (AMC), by including definitions for "Historic Preservation Committee"
and "Historic Landmark." The amendment request would also create a new chapter,
Chapter 17.50, "Historic Preservation Designation." The new chapter outlines eligibility
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for Historic Landmark designations within the Town of Avon, and includes procedures
and incentives for Historic Landmarks.
Matt Pielsticker gave a presentation of the details of the proposed ordinance pursuant to
the staff report.
Commissioner Struve asked Matt Pielsticker what he is trying to do with this ordinance.
Matt responded with the chronology and history of how this came to be.
Commissioner Evans stated he has a more fundamental question: doesn't all this
amount to a "taking".
Commissioner Green expressed concern over the purpose statement of the ordinance,
which reads: "to protect the health, safety, welfare, etc".
Matt Gannett clarified what constitutes a taking and what the state laws are in this
regard.
Commissioner Evans could not support anything that does not include the consent and
permission of the property/land owner as a requirement of the historical designation
criteria.
Commissioner Green agreed with Commissioner Evans and stated he could not support
this ordinance.
Commissioner Goulding agrees with the good intentions behind the effort, but the details
of its execution need work.
Motion: Table with condition that HPC is present at next hearing. Second:
Commissioner Green. All in favor and motion carries with 6-0 vote.
X. Resolution 08-01
Description: A Resolution Recommending to the Avon Town Council a Regional, Multi -
Jurisdictional Approach to acquiring land for attainable housing.
Matt Gennett gave a brief presentation based upon the proposed resolution.
Commissioner Green suggested language "in and adjacent the Avon area". This is to
encourage cooperation but focus efforts in or around town.
Commissioner Green also questioned the language about the use of "our" tools.
Matt Gannett stated that the intent of the language is for the Town to use all of its tools.
Commissioner Green wants to focus efforts locally but isn't opposed to regionally.
Commissioner Smith asked to add the language "with priority to land adjacent to or
within the Town of Avon."
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Commissioner Goulding made a motion to approve with revised language.
Commissioner Struve seconding. Approved 6-0.
XI. Other Business
• Invitation to the Tuesday meeting with the Mayor and Town Council.
• Commissioner Green thinks that findings need to be attached to resolutions that
are moved forward to the Town Council.
• Madison Partners PUD. Mr. Folson terminated the contract and it appears that
the application is withdrawn.
XII. Adjourn
Commissioner Green motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew R. Gennett, AICP
Planning Manager
APPROVED:
Chris N
Vice Chairman
Phil Struve
Secretary