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Call to Order (5:00pm)
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes for October 2"d, 2012
Avon Town Council Chambers
Meetings are open to the public
Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
The meeting was called to order at 5:04 pm.
It. Roll Call
All commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner Losa
III. Sign Design
Property Location: Lot 25, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 850
Nottingham Road
Applicant: Chuck Boncordo, YESCO / Owner. Winner Storage
Description: A sign design application to replace the existing building mounted sign with a
building mounted blade sign in the same location. The blade sign will consist of individually
mounted pan channel letters with internal illumination. In addition, a freestanding cabinet
box sign is being proposed. The cabinet sign will be internally illuminated and will consist of
a stucco base.
Discussion: Jared Barnes presented the staff report and the application.
Commissioner Struve questioned the approved color for the repainting of the buildings and
how that corresponded with the proposed sign colors.
Commissioner Prince further asked about the colors of the signage.
Rick Bellefeuille, YESCO, presented photos and discussed the application.
Commissioner Green asked about the location of the building mounted signage. Dialogue
ensued regarding the width of the signage.
Rick Bellefeuille responded that moving away from cabinet signage is understandable due to
the lack of attractiveness. He discussed options for improving the signage to make it appear
more "professional" and less bright.
Commissioner Green had concern with the light drift and the type of signage being
proposed. He stated that he is not aware of "pole signage" as typically the base is the same
width as the sign. He stated that it is the least expensive type of sign that can be proposed.
He had no issues with the type of sign and felt the reverse cut metal as discussed would be
a benefit to the sign.
Commissioner Minervini suggested alternative locations for building mounted signs in -lieu of
the freestanding sign.
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Commissioner Prince stated that there is not conformance with review criteria #2 and 5 for
the freestanding sign. He feels the blade sign is generally acceptable. He stated that the
red should match or be complementary to the approved red color for the repaint.
Commissioner Clancy suggested external illumination and the color scheme needs to gel
with the approved color scheme. He agreed with most of Commissioner Prince's comments.
Commissioner Anderson had no further comments.
Commissioner Struve stated that the IC zone district area is upgrading their respective looks.
Commissioner Minervini echoed the comments from the other commissioners.
Commissioner Green asked about landscaping at the base of the sign.
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the blade sign and table the monument
sign. Commissioner Clancy seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
Master Sign Program
Property Location: Lot 72, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 110 Beaver
Creek Blvd
Applicant. Monte Park, Sign Design and Graphics / Owner. Buck Creek Plaza Condominium
Association
Description: A new Master Sign Program (MSP) for the Buck Creek Plaza building. The
MSP consists of 6 sign locations, 4 facing west and 2 facing south, for tenant identification.
The MSP sets forth standards for sign frames, sign locations, and lighting, but allows
individual designs for tenant panels.
Discussion: Jared Barnes presented the Master Sign Program for the Buck Creek Plaza.
He highlighted the types of the signs and the locations. He discussed the "broken borders"
request as well as the sign lighting.
Commissioner Minervini asked if there were photographs of the existing signage. He also
questioned what remedy the PZC and Town have for offensive sign language. Staff did not
respond.
Commissioner Minervini asked if existing signage would be removed from the site. Jared
Barnes responded that it would, but adding that as a condition of approval would be
beneficial.
Commissioner Struve asked if a monument sign was proposed. Jared Barnes responded
that it was not because the property couldn't meet the setback requirements of the code.
Commissioner Anderson questioned if the lighting proposed was Dark Sky compliant. Staff
responded affirmatively. Commissioner Green asked about the length of the mounting arm
for the light fixture.
Commissioner Minervini requested that the applicant be present at the meeting and
suggested a tabling. He requested additional information on the sign lighting, and
questioned the need for a 21% increase in allowable sign area.
Commissioner Struve agreed with Commissioner Minervini and also requested a
representative of the building owner be present.
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Commissioner Prince commented that the increase in sign area isn't a concern to him, but
he did suggest that the building should have trash and boxes stored out front be cleaned up.
Commissioner Clancy echoed the comments on lighting previously made. He also
commented that the lighting is opted for at the tenant's discretion and could create a
scenario that only half of the sign is light.
Commissioner Anderson supported the increased sign area. He also commented that the
lighting should be clarified.
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to table the application. Commissioner Prince
seconded the motion and it passed 6-0.
V. Code Text Amendments
Staff has prepared a list of potential Code Text amendments to the Avon Development Code
("ADC") sections that have been earmarked for possible amendments.
Discussion: Matt Pielsticker discussed the various sections of the Avon Development Code
that both Staff and the PZC have identified as potential amendments.
Commissioner Struve asked about the noticing distance and wondered if that could be
increased.
Commissioner Green suggested that amendments to similar sections of the code should be
bundled and reviewed in one code text amendment process.
Matt Pielsticker suggested that the Historic Preservation code amendment be moved
forward first and then get Town Council input on the remainder of these Code Text
Amendments.
Commissioner Green suggested the 35 day review period for PUD be added to the list as
well.
VI. Approval of Meeting Minutes
• September 4, 2012 Draft Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the meeting minutes as amended.
Commissioner Prince seconded the motion and it passed 5-0, with Commissioner Green
abstaining due to his absence at the previous meeting.
VII. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
APPROVED on this 14nd Day of November, 2012
SIGNED:
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ATTEST:
Scott Prince, Secretary