PZC Res. No. 2011-11 (2)TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 11-11
SERIES OF 2011
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE AVON
RECREATIONAL TRAILS MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the Town Council initiated an amendment to the text of the Aron Recreational
Trails Master Plan ("Trails Plan") in accordance with Section 7.16.030, Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, Avon Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon held a public
hearing on December 6, 2011 after posting notice of such hearing in accordance with the
requirements of the Avon Municipal Code, and considered all comments provided before taking
action to make a recommendation to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's opinion that the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the Town of Avon would be enhanced and promoted by the adoption of
these amendments to the Trails Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the changes to the Trails Plan
text and map comply with the criteria set forth in Section 7.16.030(c) of the Avon Development
Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon approve the attached
amendments ("Exhibit A to Resolution 11-11") to the Trails Plan, citing the following Findings
of Fact:
(1) The modifications to the Beaver Point Trial Plan and the addition of the connector
trail through the Avon West Parcel, are appropriate and compatible with the surrounding
community and provide an essential public benefit;
(2) The public services, infrastructure and traffic demands are adequate to serve the
Beaver Point Trail system and the connector trail;
(3) The re -location of the parking lot, removal of the planned improvements, and
addition of a paved path, will reduce the impacts of the parking lot on surrounding properties
and will result in a better recreation opportunity for the community;
(4) Strict adherence to the current plan would result in a situation neither intended nor
in keeping with other key elements of the Beaver Point Trail plan;
(5) The proposed plan amendment will promote the purposes stated in the
Development Code; and,
(6) The proposed plan amendment will promote the health, safety or welfare of the
Avon Community and will be consistent with the general goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan.
Conditions:
1. Parking area on Beaver Creek Point is not to exceed five (5) parking spaces.
2. Trailhead portal will be moved to the new parking lot when it is constructed.
3. Parking area on Beaver Creek Point will be generally across the street from Tract P
(Town owner Open Space) and located to minimize impacts to the neighboring privately
owned properties.
ADOPTED THIS 6`h DAY OF DECEMBER, 2011
Signed: Attest:
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Chris Green, Chair Scott Prince, Secretary
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