PZC Packet 0103171 Agenda posted on Friday, December 30, 2016 at the following public places within the Town of Avon:
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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
One Lake Street
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I. Call to Order – 5:00pm
II. Roll Call
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
IV. Conflicts of Interest
V. Major Design & Development Plan / Alternative Equivalent Compliance –5301 Ferret Lane - PUBLIC HEARING
File: MJR16008 / AEC16008
Legal Description: Lot 68, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Applicant: George Plavec
Summary: Public Hearing on a development plan for a duplex design addition to a single family
house.
VI. Sign Program Amendment – Buck Creek Medical Center – 50 Buck Creek Road
File: SGN16013
Legal Description: Lot 1A, Buck Creek
Applicant/Owner: Avon MOB LLC
Summary: Application for a sign program amendment at the Medical Center.
VII. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: Review of Sections E- K of the Comprehensive Plan– Section IV Goals and Policies.
VIII. Approval of Meeting Minutes
December 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes
IX. Staff Updates
X. Adjourn
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Staff Report
Case #MJR16008 and AEC16008 Major Development Plan & Design
Review January 3, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Staff Report Overview
This staff report contains two applications for consideration by the PZC:
1. Major Development Plan with Design Review for a proposed duplex residence in Wildridge.
2. Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Garage Location, Roof Overhangs, and Landscaping.
Summary of Request
George Plavec (the Applicant) proposes to completely remodel the current single family house on the
lot, and construct a duplex adjacent to the original house. The Applicant has submitted a Major
Design and Development application for a new duplex residence on Lot 68, Block 4 of the Wildridge
Subdivision, 5301 Ferret Lane (the Property). The Application also includes a new deck over the
existing unit’s front door. The lot is zoned PUD and is permitted to have a duplex.
The proposed West unit is smaller in size than the original unit. The Applicant has stated that this
type of duplex is largely absent in upper Wildridge, and would make a good addition to the choice of
available houses in the area.
Unit Livable
Square Feet
Garage
(SF)
Total (SF) Building
Footprint
(SF)
Site
Coverage
(SF)
Height
(feet)
East 3,185
439 3,625
West 2,742 594 3,337
TOTAL 5928 1034 6,962 3,305 5,752 33.38'
Project type Major Design & Development Plan
Public Hearing Required
Legal Description Lot 68, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Address 5301 Ferret Lane
Prepared By David McWilliams, Town Planner
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7.16.80 Development Plan
The purpose of the Development Plan review process is to ensure compliance with the development
and design standards and provisions of this Development Code. It is designed to encourage quality
development reflective of the goals, policies and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
7.16.90 Design Review
The purpose of the design review process is to ensure compliance with the development and design
standards of the Development Code prior to the issuance of a building permit or concurrent with
other required permits and to encourage quality development reflective of the goals and objectives
of the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
Public Notice
Notice of the public hearing was published in the December 23 edition of the Vail Daily in
accordance with Sec. 7.16.020(d) of the Avon Development Code. Mailed notice is not required for
this application type.
Property Description
Lot 68 is .45 acres on the corner of Ferret Lane and Wildridge Road East. The original house was
built in 1988 and needs a remodel to make it into an attractive house again. The lot slope is gradual
by Wildridge standards, and has more irrigated sod than most properties. Adjacent developed
properties include duplexes and single family homes.
Aerial View of 5301 Ferret Lane and adjacent properties.
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View of the property, from the Ferret Lane cul-de-sac. The proposed addition would be against the
large wall visible in this picture.
Planning Analysis
Allowed Use and Density: The Property is zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) and is located
in the Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 68 was platted from the original Wildridge subdivision in 1979
and has development rights for a duplex. Now, the Applicant seeks to expand the property’s density
to its allowed level.
Lot Coverage, Setback and Easements: The applicant is proposing a total of 5,753 square feet
(3,305 square feet of house and 2,448 square feet of driveway) impervious coverage, which
complies with the maximum fifty percent (50%, or 9,801 square feet) allowed by zoning. The
proposed addition is in compliance with the property setbacks and easements.
Lot 68 Setbacks:
Lot 68 has traditional Wildridge easement setbacks with one exception. It contains the standard
seven and one-half foot (7.5') drainage & utility easements on the side property lines; ten foot (10')
utility & drainage easement on the rear property line; and ten foot (10') slope, maintenance, drainage
& snow storage easement on the front property line apply, but the northeast side of the property has
a large setback to accommodate the intersection of Wildridge Road East and Ferret Lane. The
application is compliant with the applicable requirements. Of note is that the roof of the original
house intrudes into the front setback, however, the applicant has demonstrated that improvements
and the addition will not cause further trespass into the easement.
Building Height: The maximum building height permitted for this property is thirty-five feet (35').
The applicant is proposing a maximum building height of thirty-feet and one inch (33.08') according
to the development plans. An Improvement Location Certificate (ILC) is required during
construction to verify compliance at foundation and framing inspections.
Parking: The parking requirement is three (3) parking spaces per unit for units over 2,500 square
feet. The Applicant is proposing at least two (2) garage spaces and two (2) driveway spaces for each
25-foot front yard
10-foot side
10-foot rear
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Outdoor light proposed for the
project.
side of the duplex.
Outdoor Lighting: The Applicant is proposing to use
dark sky compliant lighting fixtures exclusively for
outdoor applications that will be compliant with
Municipal Code.
Snow Storage: The total driveway area for Lot 68 is
1,650 square feet, requiring a minimum of 330 square
feet of snow storage. The Applicant is proposing 560
square feet of snow storage for the area on the east and
west side of the driveway. The snow storage areas are
practical and exceed the minimum requirement of twenty
percent (20%) of the driveway area.
Design Standards Analysis
Landscaping: The proposed landscape plan meets the
minimum landscape area requirements, maximum irrigation area requirements, and total landscape
unit calculation as required by the Development Code.
Currently there are 138.6 Landscape Units on the entire property. The proposed plantings include
evergreen trees and shrubs. §7.28.050(e) requires that the development provide 24.8 Landscape
Units based on the 1,238 SF of total landscaped area. The applicant is proposing 34.4 Landscape
Units on the west side of the property. The proposal includes removing 2 cottonwood trees with no
replacement, and is included in the AEC below.
Irrigation: The application proposes 1,238 SF of irrigated area on the west side of the property,
which meets the 20% minimum requirements for landscaped area, 20% maximum irrigated area,
and awarded landscape units. Several shrubs and native sage plantings are proposed surrounding the
building, retaining walls, and entrance areas.
Building Design, Building Materials and Colors: The primary exterior building materials and
colors being proposed are included in a materials board. The materials and colors proposed were
reviewed for conformance with Sec. 7.28.090(d) Generally applicable Residential Design
Standards and 7.28.090(e) Design Standards for the Wildridge Subdivision and determined to be
compliant with all applicable design standards. The proposed stucco color "Anew Gray" has a Light
Reflective Value (LRV) of forty-seven (47), where a maximum of sixty (60) is allowed. All
materials are of high quality and compliment Avon’s built landscape. The building design requires
an AEC to approve the roof overhang and the garage location, discussed later in this report.
Retaining Walls: There is a small retaining wall proposed on the West lot that is less than 3 feet
tall. No engineering analysis is warranted on a wall this size.
Roof Material and Pitch: The roof material and pitch were reviewed for compliance with Sec.
7.28.090(d) (3) Roofs. The applicant is proposing primarily 5/12 roof pitches. Secondary roofs
made of metal have 3/12 pitched roofs. The low angled roofs are proposed to be metal. PZC should
consider the whether or not the roof has sufficient roofline modulation to meet code (AMC
7.28.090(d)(3)(ii)).
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Design Standards for the Wildridge Subdivision.
This section of the Avon Development Code is included for PZC review of the Wildridge- specific
design standards to determine whether the application meets the intent and requirements of the code.
Some design standards are requirements where the word "shall" is used and other design standards
are guidelines where the word "should" is used.
Intent: (i) To preserve and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the natural hillsides by
designing projects which relate to the slope of the land and minimize the amount of project
grading; and
(ii) To promote development which is visually compatible with the natural topography of the
surrounding area.
1. Building Height on Steep Slopes. Determining building height on steep slopes has
frequently resulted in three-story walls on the downhill side that create an overbearing
presence on properties below. Therefore, the visual impact of building height and massing
on lots with steep slopes shall be reduced by articulating the building facades and creating
proportional stories in a multi-story building. Building height will be reduced for buildings
or portions of buildings with flat roofs as follows:
A. Four-to-twelve (4: 12) roof slopes or greater: thirty-five (35) feet.
B. Less than a four-to-twelve (4: 12) roof slope: thirty (30) feet.
2. Building Design: Buildings shall have street-facing architectural details and elements which
provide a human scale to the facade. Flat, monotonous facades shall be avoided.
A. The design of a structure shall create variety and interest along the street elevation. A
significant alteration of the massing and composition (not just the exterior colors and
materials) of each house or each townhouse or duplex unit must be accomplished.
B. The use of architectural features that increase visual prominence should be avoided.
Massive, tall elements, such as two-story entries, turrets and large chimneys, should be
avoided. Such elements on the downhill face of the structure are of particular concern.
Staff Response: Lot 68 is not a steep lot and the 2-3 story facade will not be particularly prominent
from surrounding properties. The Wildridge-specific design standards require articulation and
alteration of the massing of structures. PZC should carefully consider whether or not there is
sufficient alteration of massing and composition along the street elevation.
Major Development Plan & Design Review - Review Criteria
§ 7.16.080(f), Development Plan
1. Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as
specified in §7.04.030, Purposes;
Staff Response: The Application is in compliance with the applicable purposes outlined in
the Development Code. It particularly addresses Purpose (n), “Achieve a diverse range of
attainable housing which meets the housing needs created by jobs in the Town, provides a
range of housing types and price points to serve a complete range of life stages and promotes
a balanced, diverse and stable full time residential community which is balanced with the
visitor economy.”
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2. Evidence of substantial compliance with §7.16.090, Design Review;
Staff Response: This Major Design and Development Plan Application is compliant with
the Design Review criteria of the Development Code. Specific deviations from the
Development Code are included for Alternative Equivalence Compliance review. The
Design Review section seeks quality development and structures that are visually
harmonious with their site and surrounding vicinity. Conformance with this code section is
discussed below in response to the Design Review criteria.
3. Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan;
Staff Response: The site is located in the Wildridge Residential District (District 24 of the
Comprehensive Plan). This District includes principles that encourage structures be
compatible with one another and in harmony with the natural surroundings. This Application
proposes materials, colors, design and landscaping that are consistent with the Goals and
Policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned
development, or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as
applicable;
Staff Response: The application is in conformance with the accompanying requirements of
the PUD zoning. Lot 68 is designated as a 2 unit lot.
5. Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this
Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and
Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development
Standards; and
Staff Response: In addition to the above-referenced provisions of the Development Code,
the Property is subject to the Wildridge PUD standards. The analysis contained in this staff
report addresses applicable Development Code and Wildridge PUD standards.
6. That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not
limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services.
Staff Response: The Applicant has demonstrated that the proposed development can be
served by all Town and special district services.
§ 7.16.090(f), Design Review
The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; or,
where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon
as a whole;
Staff Response: The proposed architecture, materials, color palette and landscape is similar
in character to other duplex and single-family homes in the neighborhood which feature
wood and stucco siding, stone wainscot and earth tone colors. The project is not proposed as
a “coast to coast” duplex and generally preserves views and the residential feel of the
neighborhood. Additionally, the landscaping is proposed to consist of a mix of evergreen
and shrub species native to the area which is common throughout the neighborhood.
The design meets the development and design standards established in this
Development Code; and
Staff Response: The design is either compliant with the development and design standards
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contained in the Development Code, or seeks an Alternative Equivalent Compliance.
The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria from the A von
Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents.
Staff Response: Applicable adopted plans include the Avon Comprehensive Plan and
Wildridge-specific provisions of the Development Code. The design has been evaluated for
conformance with these plans and staff has determined the proposed design meets the
requirements as proposed.
7.16.120 - Alternative Equivalent Compliance
Alternative equivalent compliance is a procedure that allows development to meet the intent of the
design-related provisions through an alternative design. It is not a general waiver or weakening of
regulations; rather, this application procedure permits a site-specific plan that is equal to or better
than the strict application of a design standard specified in the Development Code. This procedure is
not intended as a substitute for a variance or administrative modification or a vehicle for relief from
standards in this Chapter. Alternative compliance shall apply only to the specific site for which it is
requested and does not establish a precedent for assured approval of other requests.
Applications for alternative equivalent compliance are processed concurrently with the underlying
development application for which alternative equivalent compliance with the applicable design
standards is desired and shall follow the procedures for such underlying development application.
Review Criteria.
The PZC shall use the following review criteria as the basis for a decision on an application for
alternative equivalent compliance:
1. The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard
to the same or better degree than the subject standard;
2. The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to
the same or better degree than the subject standard;
3. The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better
than compliance with the subject standard; and
4. The proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would
occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this Title.
AEC Request
Specific design components require AECs for PZC consideration:
1. The garage is the “dominant element facing the street” which deviates from the requirements
outlined in AMC 7.28.090(f)(1) stating: “Entry features and front doors to units should be
the dominant elements facing the street. Entrances should be directly accessed and clearly
visible from the street.” The Applicant contends that design constraints from the original
unit required the placement of the garage in its proposed location, and that an AEC would
not impose any negative impacts to the community. Staff agrees that it is impractical to
place the garage in another location, and the design will not negatively impact the
neighborhood.
2. The roof overhangs on the new duplex are proposed to be the same size as the original
house, fourteen inches (14”). Avon Municipal Code section 7.28.090(j)(4)(ix)(C) states:
“Overhangs are required on pitched roofs. The minimum overhang length (measured from
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the point where the wall meets the roof) is eighteen (18) inches for structures two (2) stories
or less. For structures between three (3) and four (4) stories the minimum overhang shall be
twenty-four (24) inches. For structures exceeding four (4) stories, the minimum overhang
length shall be thirty-six (36) inches for primary roofs.” The applicant submits that by
matching the original house, the design achieves the goals and policies of the
Comprehensive Plan to a greater degree than compliance with the code. Staff agrees that
matching the original house would, “ensure that all structures are compatible with one
another,” as found in District 24, Wildridge Residential District in the Avon Comprehensive
Plan. Therefore, Staff concurs that the fourteen inch (14”) overhang is preferable.
3. The proposal includes the removal of two (2) cottonwood trees from the new building
footprint. Instead of replacing the trees with four (4) new trees, as stipulated in Avon
Municipal Code section 7.28.050(h)(1)(iv)(A)(2), the Applicant states that cottonwoods are
invasive, in poor shape, and a nuisance. Their removal would be a net benefit for the
community. Further, in the interest of minimal irrigation and balanced landscaping, the
additional trees would be crowded and require water. Staff recognizes the constraints of the
Property, which currently has fifteen (15) mature trees on it. A total of seventeen trees may
be excessive on this size lot. However, a compelling alternative to the inclusion of more
trees was not given. The Applicant did not propose the addition of Landscape Units, a
reduction in irrigated area on the east side of the property (which is currently nonconformin g
in area), or any other alternative that is equal to or better than the strict application of the
design standards.
Staff Recommendation for AEC16008 Alternative Equivalent Compliance:
Staff recommends approving the Alternative Equivalent Compliance application for Lot 68, Block 4
Wildridge Subdivision with the following findings:
Findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
§7.16.090(f), Design Review, and §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance.
2. The first two components of the AEC result in benefits to the community that is equivalent
to or better than compliance with the subject standard.
3. The first two components of the AEC impose no greater impacts on adjacent properties than
would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of the Code
4. The portion requesting a different treatment of tree removal is incomplete and does not
currently present a compelling case for approval.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve Case #AEC16008, an application for Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Lot
68, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision together with the findings of fact recommended by Staff.
Staff Recommendation for MJR16008 Major Design & Development Plan:
Staff recommends approving the Major Development Plan application for Lot 68, Block 4
Wildridge Subdivision with the following findings and conditions:
Findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan,
§7.16.090(f), Design Review.
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2. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon
Development Code.
3. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community.
4. The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria of the Avon Comprehensive
Plan.
Conditions:
1. A landscaping plan including four (4) replacement trees for the two (2) removed
cottonwoods must be presented to staff, or an AEC demonstrating a compelling case for
approval must be approved by PZC before a building permit will be issued.
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve Case #MJR 16008, an application for Major Design and Development Plan for
Lot 68, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision together with the findings and conditions recommended by
staff.
Exhibits
A. Design & Development Plans
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Staff Report
Case #SGN16013 Master Sign Program Amendment
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Staff Report Overview
This staff report contains one application for consideration by the PZC:
1. SGN16013: Master Sign Program Amendment for the Buck Creek Medical Plaza. This
application seeks approval for one emergency directional sign.
Summary of Request
On behalf of Avon MOB LLC, the owner of the Buck Creek Medical Plaza, Broomfield
Sign Company is proposing the addition of an emergency direction sign on the south elevation
of the building. Currently, a temporary “Emergency” sign (Exhibit A, Page 1) is in the
approximate location of an approved monument directional sign. The proposed sign would
replace this temporary sign and allow for the eventual addition of the monument.
The proposed change to the south elevation would increase the size by 23.3 sq. ft. (11.6 sq. ft. on
each blade direction). The change is highlighted in yellow below.
East Elevation (185 lineal feet of frontage):
‘Buck Creek medical plaza’ – Building ID.
- White lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 82.8 sq. ft.
‘+Centura Health’ – Business Sign
- Blue logo and white letters with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 65.3 sq. ft.
’24 HOUR EMERGENCY & URGENT CARE’ – Directional Sign
- Red acrylic lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with red LEDs
- 89.5 sq. ft.
- 237.6 sq. ft. TOTAL for East Elevation
South Elevation (127 lineal feet of frontage):
’24 HOUR EMERGENCY & URGENT CARE’ – Directional Sign
- Red lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 111 sq. ft.
‘Colorado Mountain Medical’ – Business Sign
- White lettering with 5” deep bronze returns lit with white LEDs
- 68.6 sq. ft.
“Emergency” – Directional Sign
- White lettering with red 1 1/2’ retainer, internally lit with LEDs
- 23.3 sq. ft.
- 202.9 sq. ft. TOTAL for South Elevation
Project type: Master Sign Program (MSP)
Zoning: Mixed-Use Commercial (MC)
Address: 50 Buck Creek
Location:
Prepared By:
Lot 1A, Buck Creek
David McWilliams, Town Planner
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A total of 440.5 square feet of building mounted signage is proposed.
Master Sign Program Amendments
Sign program means a comprehensive, narrative description of allowed sign types, and
scaled drawings of any building, lot, parcel, collection of parcels or other premises, showing
the number, size, description, color, materials and location of all signs thereon.
Sign programs shall be in accordance with the following general requirements:
Sign programs shall be compatible with the site and building, and should provide for a similarity
of types, sizes, styles and materials for signs within a project. Several alternatives for signage
should be included in the program so as not to be so restrictive as to eliminate individuality.
Sign programs may be proposed or changed only by the owners of the building or the owners’
association. Sign program changes or proposals may not be made by an individual business.
Proposed signs, not in accordance with an approved sign program, will only be considered by
the Planning and Zoning Commission upon receipt of written evidence that the proposed sign is
acceptable to the owners of the building or the owners’ association.
All sign programs shall be in written and plan form. Plans shall indicate size, location, type and
number of signs for the site and buildings.
Programs may include limitations on wording, colors, design, lighting, materials and other
restrictions, and deemed appropriate by the applicant.
Planning Commission Review Criteria
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing proposed
designs:
1. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be
constructed and the site upon which it is to be located;
Staff Response: The proposed materials are consistent with the Sign Code, which require
“quality sign materials including anodized metal….interior lit, individual Plexiglas-faced
letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting.” The
building is commercial in nature and the sign addition is consistent with the nature
of the use.
2. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements;
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Staff Response: The Sign Code speaks to architectural harmony, specifically, that signs
should be in harmony architecturally, and harmony in color with surrounding structures.
The surrounding structures are limited to gas stations, Northside Café, Avon Truck and
Auto, Walking Mountains Science School, and neighboring multi-family residential
projects. Most of the surrounding residential projects have low scale project ID signs
with minimal external lighting and natural materials (stone, wood, etc). The commercial
signs are a mix of internally lit cabinet signs at the gas stations and externally lit signs, or
unlit signs. See attached photographs for examples.
3. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement;
Staff Response: As noted, the materials are of high quality and in compliance with the
Sign Code.
4. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or
neighboring property;
Staff Response: The proposed sign is oriented so it will not be seen from nearby
residential projects. The sign is internally lit pan channel with LED light sources.
5. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the
vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired;
Staff Response: The Planning Commission must consider the aesthetics of the proposed
Master Sign Program Amendment.
6. Whether the type, height, size and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign
code, and are appropriate for the project;
Staff Response: The quantity of signs is generally compliant based on the number of
tenants in the building. The total square footage of signage proposed exceeds that
allowable by the Sign Code, however, the code contains provisions to consider different
quantities if presented in Master Sign Program format.
Sign Code Building I.D. Requirements:
Lineal Frontage of Building: 312 feet
Allowance: *192 sq. ft.
Proposed: **263.3 sq. ft.
*Based on three (3) building frontages @ 64 sq. ft. per lot front; unless approved by a MSP.
**Pursuant to PZC direction, the total proposed signage excludes 24 Hour emergency signage.
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7. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the
sign is appropriate for the determined orientation.
Staff Response: The sign is oriented to vehicular traffic which is appropriate given the
site and auto-orientated nature of the area and the use.
Staff Recommendation for Case #SGN16013
Staff recommends approving the proposed Master Sign Program Amendment for the Buck Creek
Medical Plaza based on the analysis herein.
Recommended Motion:
“I move to Approve Case #SGN16013, an application for a Master Sign Program Amendment
for the Buck Creek Medical Plaza based on the following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
1. The MSP amendment was reviewed in accordance with AMC §15.28.080(16), Sign
Programs, and found to be in general conformance with the recommendations and
requirements of the Sign Code.
2. The design of the proposed MSP amendment complies with the review criteria set forth in
§15.28.070, Design Review Criteria, of the Avon Municipal Code;
3. The proposed MSP amendment is compatible with the site and provides consistent quality
and aesthetics to other improvements of the Buck Creek Medical Office project.
Attachments
Vicinity Map
Photographs of surrounding Signs
Application Materials
Vicinity Map
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Photographs of Surrounding Properties and Buck Creek Medical Plaza
Application Materials
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: David McWilliams, Town Planner
Meeting Date: January 3, 2017
Topic: Comprehensive Plan Update, Work Session No. 7
Introduction
This session presents a redline strikethrough of section E to K of the Goals and Policies section of
the Comprehensive Plan (“Attachment B”). Staff primarily addressed the question, “does this
merit inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan?”, and used different rational for the edits. Items were
redacted due to completion, irrelevance, or changing conditions; for a visible change in strategy of
Town Council or Staff; for a simple reduction in superfluous text; improving political correctness;
and for finding a policy more appropriate in general best practices and not Comprehensive Plan
policies. Other items were moved to different Goals sections if they fit better somewhere else.
Effort to diminish prescriptive language (from “require” to “encourage,” for example) was taken
to maintain the approach generally found in Comprehensive Plans. Generally, Policies were
edited to begin using active language (encourage, study, etc.). Staff sought to preserve the overall
sentiment of the Goals, and changed wording to represent new attitudes or developments of
different issues.
Goals E-G are presented (Attachment A) without redlines, completed since Staff received PZC
feedback last meeting. Please review this section for legibility and completeness. Changes made
without the PZC’s consultation are show as comments, either as additions, deletions, change in
word choice, or moves from one section to another.
Define Vision, Goal, and Policy:
Vision: Image or Concept “It’s the ability to anticipate possible future events and developments
with imagination and wisdom… To put it simply, vision refers to where an organization wants to
be in the future.”
Goal: Something that the Town wants to achieve. Goal refers to the purpose towards which the
efforts are made or endeavors are directed. Goal has a timeframe which is generally long term.
Policy: Steps to attain a Goal. “Controlling the behavior of an organization by governing the
behavior of people who work within that organization. Policies exist to ensure, in a given
situation, that people will behave in a way that is predictable, advisable and in the best interests of
the organization and the person.”
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http://www.leoisaac.com/policy/top131.htm
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Economic Development
Goal E.1: Ensure that there is a positive environment
for small businesses.
Policy E.1.1: Enhance retail opportunities and
diversify the year-round retail
mix.
Policy E.1.2: Authorize home occupations
and live/work opportunities
where there is minimal negative
impact to the neighborhood.
Policy E.1.3: Encourage small business
incubators to support local
entrepreneurs.
Goal E.2: Promote high quality Town investments.
Policy E.2.1: Pursue beneficial economic
development through available
grants.
Policy E.2.2: Prioritize the Capital
Improvement Plan to support
key public facilities and
catalyze private sector projects.
Policy E.2.3: Encourage private investment in
Avon through innovative tools
like Tax Increment Financing,
General Improvement District
Bonds, expedited review
processes, public/private
financing mechanisms,
development and redevelopment
grants, and participation in
infrastructure and service
partnerships.
Policy E.2.4: Encourage relocation for
businesses that offer quality
jobs for local residents.
Goal E.3: Increase the number of visitors to Avon by
enhancing the year-round mountain resort
community.
Policy E.3.1: Promote effective transit and
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Avon.
access with regional
destinations.
Policy E.3.2: Strengthen tourism potential by
working with organizations to
capitalize on recreational and
cultural assets and heritage.
Policy E.3.3: Require minimum densities in
the Town Center Districts.
Policy E.3.4: Support marketing partnerships
to promote Avon as a tourist
destination.
Policy E.3.5: Strengthen cultural and
recreational attractions.
Policy E.3.6: Enhance access and areas of
visitor information.
Policy E.3.7: Encourage increased use of the
Town’s website to promote
local tourist attractions.
Policy E.3.8: Ensure that attractions are
identified in a wayfinding
program.
Policy E.3.9: Facilitate the creation of new
tourist attractions.
Policy E.3.12: Seek marketing opportunities
that capitalize on the overall
community image rather than a
single venue or event.
Policy E.3.13: Encourage collaborative
approaches between community
stakeholders to enhance Avon’s
overall guest potential.
Policy E.3.14: Expand the schedule and variety
of events year-round.
Housing
Goal F.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing to serve
all segments of the population.
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Policy F.1.1: Establish policies and programs,
which address housing needs
that are affordable to different
Area Median Income (AMI)
ranges. Evaluate the mitigation
rate required of development.
Policy F.1.2: Encourage private development
that provides a diversity of
housing for local working
families.
Goal F.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to
provide an attainable housing program that
incorporates both rental and ownership
opportunities, affordable for local working
families.
Policy F.2.3: Ensure that attainable housing
mitigation is derived with full
consideration of all other public
benefits.
Policy F.2.4: Integrate attainable housing
within large developments and
throughout Town.
Policy F.2.5: Encourage attainable housing to
be near existing services and
development, serviced by transit
(including bike and pedestrian
paths), and close to schools and
child care.
Policy F.2.6: Encourage “no net loss” of
attainable housing in
redevelopment.
Policy F.2.8: Encourage Deed restrictions, for
appropriate properties.
Policy F.3.1: Participate in countywide down-
payment assistance program.
Policy F.3.2: Collaborate on joint housing
studies and strategies.
A. Multimodal Transportation & Parking
Goal G.1: Create an integrated multi-modal
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transportation system that minimizes
dependence on automobile travel within the
Town by making it easier and more inviting
to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize
other non-motorized vehicles.
Policy G.1.1: Connect pedestrian, bicycle, and
vehicular circulation systems
with regional transit.
Policy G.1.2: Devise a public transit service
plan that maximizes efficiency
and increases ridership.
Policy G.1.3: Locate schools, parks, and other
civic facilities along trails,
sidewalks, and transit facilities.
Policy G.1. Serve uses that generate significant
traffic with transit,
pedestrian and bicycle
paths. Encourage
development to provide
appropriate modal facilities.
Policy G.1.4: Design Town Core
development to minimize
automobile travel.
Policy G.1.5: Encourage innovative and cost-
effective transit partnerships
with local resorts and other
governments.
Policy G.1.6: Prioritize pedestrians, bicycles,
and transit and other modes of
transportation when designing
or redesigning streets.
Policy G.1.11: Provide bicycle and/or
pedestrian connections across I-
70.
Policy G.1.13: Implement traffic calming
measures.
Policy G.1.16: Develop a multimodal
transportation plan and
encourage development
proposals to use it in their plans.
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Policy G.1.17: Acquire additional funding
sources for operations and
capital improvements to the
transportation system.
New Policy: The railroad right of way
corridor should become an
integral part to the Town’s
mobility system through
integration of right of way, at-
grade crossings, and regional
coordination.
Goal G.3: Maintain and improve transit connections
between Avon and Beaver Creek Village.
Policy G.3.1: Investigate transportation
technology options to directly
link the Town Core with Beaver
Creek Village.
Policy G.3.2: Work with the Beaver Creek
Resort Company and other
entities for funding and
operating transit connections.
Policy G.3.3: Develop pedestrian connections
between transit, parking, and the
transit center.
Goal G.5: Encourage a “park once/shop many”
environment.
Policy G.5.1: Implement a parking
management plan. Consider
eliminating minimum parking
standards in strategic areas as a
way to create and incentivize
redevelopment.
Policy G.5.2: Ensure parking facilities are
easily accessible by pedestrian
connections and have minimal
visual impacts.
Policy G.5.3: Investigate the feasibility of
joint development of structured
parking facilities in the Town
Core.
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g.2
Policy G.5.4: Develop a pay-in lieu program
for joint private/public parking
structures within a parking
district.
Policy G.4.1: Encourage underground parking
structures share access and
connect to adjacent underground
parking structures.
Policy G.4.1: Develop appropriate roads to
disperse traffic in community
centers and on major roads.
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oved from Goal 4
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A. Environment
Goal H.1: Protect Avon’s unique natural setting and its
open spaces.
Policy H.1.1: Protect and capitalize on the
Eagle River corridor as an
important recreational amenity
and riparian habitat by
implementing the Eagle River
Watershed Plan.
Policy H.1.2: Acquire or otherwise
permanentlyand protect
important/ significant open
space.
Policy H.1.3: Require dDevelopment and
redevelopment toshould
accommodate Mmitigate potential
development impacts to wildlife
and watersheds. habitat, including
deer and elk migration routes, or
otherwise mitigate loss of habitat..
Policy H.1.4: Require appropriate
revegetation for all development
that requires grading and
excavating.
Policy B.2.2: Maintain the Eagle River as a
valued resource in accordance
with the Eagle River Watershed
Plan Update.
Policy B.2.4: Work with landowners to
identify opportunities for
conservation easements or other
permanent open space
protection tools.
Policy B.2.5: Work with public landowners to
secure appropriate access o
public lands.
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Goal H.2: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens through avoiding or adequately
mitigating environmental hazards.
Encourage environmental hazard mitigation
to promote public health, safety, and
welfare.
Policy H.2.1: Avoid development in
environmental hazard areas such
as floodplains, steep slopes,
areas with geologic hazards,
wildfire hazard areas, and areas
with erosive soils.
Policy H.2.2: Require development and
redevelopment to minimize
degradation of sensitive natural
areas by Rrestricting
development on steep hillsides.
Goal H.3: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens by eliminating, reducing, or
preventingDiscourage air, water, light, and
noise pollution.
Policy H.3.1: Reducing the number of air
pollution sources to the greatest
extent possible, by lLimiting the
number of fireplace
installations, reducing reduce
demand for automobile trips,
and reducing reduce pollution
from existing sources through
the use of alternative fuels,
scrubbers, and other
technologies.
Policy H.3.2: Require appropriate control of
fugitive dust from disturbed
sites in adherence to Avon’s
Building Code as determined by
the Building Department.
Policy H.3.3: Protect water quality and
quantity by following the Eagle
River Watershed Plan’s
recommendations.
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Policy H.3.4: Ensure outdoor lighting does not
create undesirable light pollution
and complies with through the
“Dark Sky” compliant fixtures.
Ordinance”. Revisit the
ordinance as needed to ensure it
is achieving the desired goals.
Policy H.3.5: Develop an educational
campaign on noise pollution to
inform residents, employees,
second homeowners, and
visitors of Avon’s goals
regardingExplore the feasibility
and necessity of a noise
ordinance and educational
program.
Policy G.1.14: Investigate an alternative fuel
program for the Town’s transit
and fleet vehicles.
Goal H.4: Conserve environmental resources. to
ensure their most efficient use.
Policy H.4.1: Develop an energy and
environmental resource plan to
identify areas of potential
conservation and best
management practices
Implement the Climate Action
Plan and update as needed. for
town operations.
Policy H.4.2: Support regional and local
efforts for recycling and
maintain Ssupport of regional
and local recycling, and
compost facilities and programs,
environmentally friendly
appliances and building
techniques.
Policy H.4.3: Require and incentivize use of
innovative and environmentally
friendly appliances and building
techniques including water
conservation approaches for
new and existing development. Comment [DM4]: Merged with H.4.2
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Policy H.4.4: Promote water Cconservatione
water through public education,
supply management, and
demand management
techniques., requiring
residential, commercial, and
municipal landscaping to be
compliant with the water
conservation design
guidelinespractices.
B. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Goal I.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks,
trails, and recreational programs to serve
the year-round leisure needs of area
residents and visitors.
Policy I.1.1: Require new residential and
resort developments Incentivize
development and annexation to
incorporate recreational
amenities, land for trails, and
open space that are accessible to
the public.
Policy I.1.2: Continue to evaluate and
acquire parcels or easements for
open space, trails, and
recreation.
Policy I.1.3: Integrate the town’s recreational
trail system with the regional
trail systems (ECO Trails, U.S.
Forest Service, and BLM).
Policy I.1.4: Require newEncourage
annexations and developments
to include or otherwise
contribute to land for trails,
open space, and recreation
purposes.
Policy I.1.5: Coordinate with Eagle County
and other government and non-
profit agencies in planning,
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erged with I.1.1
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protecting, and managing public
open space, and in providing
access and linkage
opportunities.
Manage, protect, and plan for
public open space and link
them through coordination
with other governments and
non-profits.
Policy I.1.6: Conduct a master plan study of
Nottingham Park so that
potential program enhancements
can be identified to better
activate and enhance the park as
Avon’s primary recreational and
cultural center.
Policy I.1.7 Develop and enhance non-
vehicular connections between a
the Eagle Rriver front park that
connects the Eagle Riverand to
the Town Center DistrictsCore
and Nottingham Park.
Goal I.2: Coordinate and collaborate with surrounding
jurisdictions and agencies to develop
seamless recreational opportunities.
Policy I.2.1: Participate in travel
management planning by the
U.S. Forest Service planning
efforts to ensure that the
adequate development and long-
term maintenance of trails and
trailheads. are meeting the
town’s needs.
Policy I.2.2: Collaborate with other
recreation providers such as
Western Eagle County
Metropolitan Recreation District
and private homeowners
associations to discussfor joint
use of facilities and coordinated
event planning.
Policy I.2.3: Prevent Review and provide
input on U.S. Forest Service and
BLM land swaps within the 3-
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mile planning area.
C. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities and Government
Goal J.1: Utilize this comprehensive plan in all town
dealings including capital planning,
operation/maintenance of facilities, and
programming of events.
Policy J.1.1: Consistently adhere to
established policies and
regulations.
Policy J.1.2: Analyze town spending to
assure that the priorities of this
comprehensive plan are being
considered for implementation.
Goal J.2: Ensure cost effective provision and
development of public facilities and
services.
Policy J.2.1: Coordinate with quasi-
jurisdictional agencies regarding
service expansions and other
development that could affect
the achievement of the district
goals and objectives.
Policy J.2.2: Locate schools, parks, and other
civic facilities, along trails,
sidewalks, and transit facilities.
Policy J.2.3: Ensure that annexations and
new subdivisions include or
otherwise provide for Develop
community services and
facilities (i.e. schools, transit,
fire, affordable housing, etc.)
based on the increased demand.
created by those developments.
Policy J.2.4: Analyze the net costsimpact of
various types of growth and
development including on long-
term services provisions and
secondary impacts.
Policy J.2.5: Develop Encourage
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oved to G.1.3
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neighborhood and community-
based childcare and healthcare
facilities and include youth in
the programming of community
or public facilities.
Goal J.3.1: Encourage the broad participation of
citizens in planning efforts and decision-
making.
Policy J.3.1: Strive for increased
transparency in government.
Policy J.3.2: Build awareness of upcoming
events, planning processes, and
decisions.
Policy J.3.3: Use multiple means methods of
communicating communication
with the public including radio,
newspapers, mailings, internet,
email, churches, community
centers, etc.
D. (A)Regional Coordination
Goal A.1: Collaborate with Eagle County, adjacent
municipalities, and other agencies to
implement this plan and to ensure Avon’s
needs and goals are being met.
Policy A.1.1: Work with Eagle
County,regional agencies and
adjacent municipalities, and
other agencies on cooperative
planning efforts, including joint
planning agreements to govern
review and action on
development applications
within the Town’s 3-mile
planning area. (from the town
boundary).
Policy A.1.2: Refer applicable development
submittals (as deemed necessary
by staff) to Eagle
Countyregional agencies and,
adjacent municipalities, and
other agencies to ensure that
respond to regional issues. are
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identified and considered as part
of the public process.
Policy A.1.3: Review development submittals
from Eagle County, adjacent
municipalities, and other
agencies to ensure that the
town’s issues are identified and
considered as part of the public
process.
Policy A.1.4: Participate in agreements with
Eagle Countyregional agencies
and, adjacent municipalities,
and other agencies regarding to
share funding of facilityies costs
and revenue sharing.
Policy A.1.5: Work Collaborateion with Eagle
Countyregional agencies and ,
adjacent municipalities, and
other agencies to coordinate
efforts to address regional
issues. related to such topics as
the railroad corridor, I-70,
Highway 6, affordable housing,
trails, and the Eagle River.
1 December 20, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Notes
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Minervini.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
V. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: Pages 48-60 of the Comprehensive Plan– Section IV Goals and Policies were
discussed.
VI. Approval of Meeting Minutes
December 4, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Bonidy motioned to approve the meeting minutes and Commissioner Howell
seconded the motion. It passed unanimously.
VII. Staff Updates
Staff discussed applications which will be presented in future meetings.
VIII. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm.
Approved this 20th Day of December, 2016
SIGNED:
_______________________
Jim Clancy, Chairperson