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Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 21, 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. Minor Design & Development – 100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard - PUBLIC HEARING
File: MNR16035
Legal Description: Lot A, Avon Center Subdivision
Applicant: Chris Stryker
Summary: Public Hearing on a proposal for a cell phone antenna and screening on top of Avon
Center.
VI. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: Review strikethrough changes to Comprehensive Plan– Planning Districts, and
direction on the order of Goals and Policies.
VII. Approval of Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2017 Meeting Minutes
VIII. Staff Updates
Beaver Creek Boulevard public meeting and Town Council hearing. Discussion on what PZC’s
potential role will be after the hearing.
IX. Adjourn
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100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Antenna Screening Application Lot A Avon Center Subdivision
Case #MNR16035 Minor Development Plan
February 21, 2017 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Staff Report Overview
This report contains analysis and a recommended motion for a proposed Minor Development to
include a cell phone antenna array and screening on the Avon Center building.
Summary of Request
Chris Stryker (the Applicant), representing T-Mobile, is proposing to add cell phone antennas and
screening to the top of the Avon Center. The height and location of the array is necessary to reach
all directions, and other roof locations and sizes are infeasible. The Applicant worked with the
Avon Center to create the current design to limit visual impacts. Staff agrees that the current
proposal best accommodates the antennas with minimal visual impact (Exhibit B). The Applicant
has stated that the antenna array would total 8 feet in height above the elevator shaft, and that the
screening would add 9 feet to the existing elevator shaft to effectively block the view (Exhibit A).
Property Description
As one of the tallest buildings in Town, Avon Center is an attractive location to place cell antennas.
Avon Center’s roof currently contains an array of antennas, exhaust pipes, and other service related
protrusions. The image below captures the view from Avon Road. The Applicant states that the
preferred location of the array is the northwest corner, but this space is already occupied. Therefore,
the only other appropriate location is the elevator shaft in the center.
Project type Minor Development Plan
Public Hearing Required
Legal Description Lot A, Avon Center At Beaver Creek Subdivision
Zoning Town Center (TC)
Address
Owner
100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard
Avon Center
Prepared By David McWilliams, Town Planner
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100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Antenna Screening Application Lot A Avon Center Subdivision
Allowed Use and Density: The Property is zoned Town Center (TC) and is located at 100 West
Beaver Creek Boulevard. Antennas are allowable by review of a Minor Development Plan.
Building Height: Avon Center is ninety two feet (92’) tall, with a one hundred foot (100’) elevator
shaft. The proposed antenna and screening would total one hundred and nine feet (109’). The
proposed additional elements constitute appurtenances, and are not subject to building height
limitations.
7.16.80 Development Plan
Purpose
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
Purpose
To ensure compliance with the development and design standards of the Development Code prior to
the issuance of a building permit 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 February 8 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.
§7.28 Analysis of Applicable Development Standards
Purpose: To establish the minimum requirements for design and development within the Town.
The development and design standards in this Chapter shall apply to the physical layout and design
of all development.
Screening: §7.28.060(b)(2) states: All antennas shall be located so that they are screened from view
from any public right-of-way or neighboring property. Screening may be accomplished by or
through the use of landscaping materials, existing structures, sub-grade placements or other means
that both screen the antennas and appear natural to the site.
Further, §7.28.060(d)(1) states: Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened by a parapet
wall or similar feature that is an integral part of the building's architectural design. The parapet
wall or similar feature shall be of a height equal to or greater than the height of the mechanical
equipment being screened.
This array and screening are found to be in general compliance with the above requirements.
§7.28.090 Design Standards
Building Materials and Colors: The exterior of the screened walls are proposed to match the rest
of the building to effectively integrate it into the overall esthetic of the building.
Mixed Use Design Standards
Scale and Massing: The location of the elevator shaft, generally in the center of the building,
provides symmetrical massing. It is slightly stepped back from the vertical edge of the building,
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and as such, does not overpower from the street level.
Minor 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: This application promotes the efficient use of land, and equalizes the
provision of public services (cell phone use) with the demand on the service (Provision g).
2. Evidence of substantial compliance with §7.16.090, Design Review;
Staff Response: This Minor Design Application is compliant with the Design Review
criteria of the Development Code. 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 West Town Center District (District 1 of the
Comprehensive Plan). This District includes principles that encourage mixed use structures
that provide a strong bed base to Avon. The provision of reliable cell phone service
promotes visitor satisfaction.
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.
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: The application is in compliance with all applicable development and
design standards. As stated above, the application conforms to the Screening standards in
Chapter 7.28.
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 Property is fully served by all Town and special district services.
§ 7.16.090(f), Design Review
1. 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 proposal is contextually within the intended character of the West
Town Center and surrounding community.
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2. The design meets the development and design standards established in this
Development Code; and
Staff Response: The design is compliant with the development and design standards
contained in the Development Code.
3. The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria from the Avon
Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents.
Staff Response: The Avon Comprehensive Plan is the only applicable adopted plan. The
design has been evaluated for conformance with this plan and staff has determined the
proposed design meets the requirements. Staff consulted the West Town Center District
Investment Plan and found no applicable guidance.
Staff Recommendation for MNR16038 Minor Design & Development Plan:
Findings:
1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, and
§7.16.090(f), Design Review.
2. The proposal represents the best possible installation of the antennas into the Town with
minimal visual impact.
Recommended Motion: I move to approve Case#MNR16035, an application for Minor Design for
Lot A, Avon Center Subdivision, together with the findings recommended by staff.
Exhibits:
A: Site Plan
B: Photo Renderings
Exhibit A: Photo Renderings
Exhibit B: Site Plan
To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: David McWilliams, Town Planner
Meeting Date: February 21, 2017
Topic: Comprehensive Plan Update, Work Session No. 9
Introduction
This session presents a “clean” version of the Goals and Policies sections of the Comprehensive
Plan, as “Attachment B”. Staff has reviewed the entire edited section to better assess and
eliminate duplicates, to order the sections in a succinct way, and for any further perceived issues
with wording. The new order follows the scale, below, so that the broader Policies are presented
first, and the more narrow-focused are last. The words in parentheses are examples of the policy
type and language that would fit within that section.
Plan Concept (things Town does, like implement or assess)
Development Rule (things the Town wants to influence, like encourage or promote)
Partnership (groups Town, like work with or participate in)
Area (Town Center, Wildridge)
Type of Place (near schools, parks, etc.)
Thing (Nottingham Park, railroad)
This order will provide a consistent feel to the document and aid in its legibility. While these
categories are somewhat arbitrary in their makeup, it does allow for a notion of order within the
document. Any suggestions about broadening or shrinking categories, or adding more are
welcome.
Changes from the 2.7 Meeting
The changes from the last review sessions are presented first, as “Attachment A”. PZC gave
direction to investigate combining Districts 7-10 due to their shared nature under the Village at
Avon PUD. Other changes include moving some Planning Principles into the Goals and Policy
Section.
Attachment A
District Planning Principles
While the Goals and Policies of this plan generally apply to all areas of the Town, the District Planning
Principles applies specific planning and urban design recommendations to areas within the Town,
stemming from community and landowners input, and existing development rights. Below is a map
identifying the Districts.
District 1: West Town Center District
The West Town Center District serves as the heart of the community. Social, cultural, political, and
recreational gatherings occur in this district. In addition, the district acts as the common ground between
full-time residents, part-time residents, and destination guests through diverse retail, entertainment, and
civic uses.
The West Town Center District will continue as a mixed use, pedestrian -oriented area that serves as the
primary focus for residential and lodging development within the Town.
Currently, this district provides a diversity of land uses in vertically mixed-use buildings. Uses include
retail, office, residential, government services, civic facilities, and pocket parks loosely grouped around
Main Street Pedestrian Mall.
Planning Principles:
Study road design and usage to improve circulation, enhance the development feasibility, and provide a
better pedestrian experience.
Link pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile circulation to and through Town Center, Nottingham Park, the
Riverfront, and the Eagle Valley Trail.
Enhance the use of Avon Station.
Develop a parking structure associated with the expansion of the Avon Recreation Center.
Develop a mix of uses that provides a strong residential and lodging bed base supported by community
and guest commercial uses.
Establish public plazas and other gathering spaces for community interaction and social events.
Provide entertainment opportunities for residents and guests to enliven the area and promote and extend
retail hours.
Use signage, streetscape design, landscaping, points of interest, and other wayfinding elements to help
orient visitors.
Create inviting retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses on the ground floor through architectural
detailing that includes a human scale, display windows, appropriate lighting, and other pedestrian
amenities. Site offices, lodging, and residential uses above.
Enhance private/public parking facilities to provide easy access to and through the district.
Adhere to the planning principles outlined in the West Town Center District Plan, and the Tract G Master
Plan when planning new development and area improvements.
District 2: East Town Center District
The East Town Center District includes redevelopment opportunities, and should be considered
comprehensively. The district also abuts the Village at Avon and its associated future development.
Strong pedestrian and street connections should be established so that these districts create a consistent
and cohesive community core.
The size of the parcels provides an opportunity for a variety of redevelopment opportunities. Enticing
people out of their car to experience Town Center will require improved street patterns, more di rect
pedestrian walkways, and improved sight corridors.
A mix of uses, including major retail establishments, smaller retail shops, personal services, offices, and
supporting residential/lodging uses is essential for the district.
Planning Principles:
Improve pedestrian connections between East and West Town Center Districts.
Plan for public plazas and other community gathering places.
Encourage shared parking structures and parking districts to accommodate retail without large expanses
ground level of parking.
Define a cohesive and quality set of design principles between the Town Center and the Village at Avon.
Create inviting retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses on the ground floor through architectural
detailing that includes a human scale, display windows, appropriate lighting, and other pedestrian
amenities. Site offices, lodging, and residential uses above.
Encourage convenient pedestrian and auto access to the Town Center.
Adhere to the planning principles outlined in the East Town Center District Plan when planning new
development and area improvements.
District 3: Riverfront District
The Riverfront District is a community connector and is an extension of the Town Center, with significant
residential/ lodging, commercial and services uses, direct access to Beaver Creek Village, and a
connection with the Eagle River. The district has direct access to the railroad right -of-way, the Eagle
River, and Avon Road. Planning and development of this district must incorporate these three key assets.
Planning Principles:
Develop a mix of uses consisting of bed-base development and supporting commercial development.
Create a vibrant mix of uses and creative use of recreation and open space to allow a unique river
experience.
Design architecture to be significant from all sides (no front or back), maximize solar exposure, protect
views, and break up building bulk.
Enhance public access to the existing linear park along the riverbank. Improve connect the Eagle Valley
Trail to Town Center and Nottingham Park.
Encourage preservation of trees in wetland areas. Encourage development efforts to minimize the loss of
trees and impact to the riparian area while still achieving the urban design goals of this section.
Extend Town Center urban design principles to provide consistency between districts.
Provide for transit facilities between the Town Center and Riverfront Districts.
District 4: Avon Road Corridor
Comment [DM1]: Moved to G/P
Comment [DM2]: Moved to D.1
The Avon Road District is the major connection between I-70 and Beaver Creek Resort. Avon Road is
the first, and occasionally only, area of the community many people see. It is important that the vehicular
experience is significant enough to interest vehicle occupants to visit Town Center. It needs to entice
drivers to visit Town, and be less of a barrier to pedestrians. Avon Road has no developable parcels.
Planning Principles:
Extend Town Center urban design principles to provide a sense of arrival to Avon and to provide a sense
of arrival .
Reconfigure key parcels and/or redevelop older, underutilized buildings adjacent to Avon Road to fulfill
the purpose of the district as a showcase and to make them compatible with existing and future
development in the West Town Center District.
Create stronger pedestrian connections across Avon Road to fully integrate the Town Center and link the
East and West Town Center Districts.
Comment [DM3]: Moved to D.1
Continue and expand the use of Avon Road (and surrounding Town Center Districts) as a gallery for
sculptural art.
Investigate the feasibility of “right-sizing” Avon Road and study available options.
District 5: Nottingham Park District
This district includes Harry A. Nottingham Park Town Hall, library, elementary school, and the Avon
Recreation Center, and functions as community activity center. Good pedestrian circulation through the
area exists, but needs enhancement to respond to key future developments in the West Town Center
District and the Riverfront District. Views from the park, and the Performance Pavilion are also key
components to the District. An extension of Town Center urban design principles can provide needed
consistency between districts.
Planning Principles:
Maintain flexible space for temporary concession facilities, and provide a western anchor to the Main
Street Pedestrian Mall.
Ensure passive activity spaces are preserved within Nottingham Park.
Enhance the pedestrian connections between the municipal center and the park.
Preserve view corridors to Beaver Creek and the Main Street Pedestrian Mall.
Comment [DM4]: Should I call out formal names
here?
Implement use and design principles from the 2017 Tract G planning effort’s recommendations.
District 6: U.S. Highway 6 Gateway Corridor
The area is characterized by the flat areas presently used for ski area parking, and the gateway to Beaver
Creek. The undeveloped parcels currently serving as parking areas and other accessory uses for the
Beaver Creek ski area are important to development within Town. Although these parcels are outside of
Avon’s municipal boundaries, the Town should be consulted on any proposed development on thes e
parcels.
Planning Principles:
Work with CDOT to enhance the U.S. Highway 6 right -of-way to provide a sense of arrival and departure
for those traveling to and from Avon and to strengthen Avon’s overall community image and identity.
Encourage screening of ski area parking areas and other accessory uses.
Create strong pedestrian connections to the Riverfront and the Town Center.
Minimize cut areas and preserve areas of steep slopes. Buildings should be built into the hillside and
stepped up with rising topography to reduce their dominance above U.S. Highway 6.
Encourage shared access when appropriate.
Preserve access to the Eagle River.
District 7, 8, 9, and 10: Village at Avon Districts
The Village at Avon Districts are collectively Avon’s eastern gateway and when fully developed, they
will generally be an extension of the Town Center. The area is planned for commercial, residential,
Comment [DM5]: Combined all V@A districts.
lodging, educational, and cultural/recreational uses. The Districts are characterized by high visibility
from I-70, generally gentle topography, and proximity to Town Center and highly developed areas of
Eagle-Vail.
The Districts are managed by an independent Design Review Board controlling development
applications. The Town should take an active role where possible in promoting positive development
within the area. Site development elements, public design elements such as street alignments, streetscape
furnishings, signage, and lighting should be coordinated between the Village at Avon developer and the
Town.
Planning Principles:
Create strong auto, bicycle, and pedestrian connections Town Center via both East Beaver Creek
Boulevard and Chapel Place.
Create inviting, public plazas, green spaces, water features, streetscapes, sidewalks, and other gathering
spaces for public interaction.
Create inviting retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses on the ground floor of buildings through
architectural detailing that includes a human scale, display windows, appropriate lighting, and other
pedestrian amenities. Site offices, lodging, and residential uses above.
Site buildings of various sizes (but shorter than those found in the West Town Center District) in District
7 and 8.
Avoid large single-use buildings set back from the street edge that are surrounded by expanses of parking.
Provide well-lit, pleasant pedestrian access from underground parking structures to the public street,
paths and buildings.
Encourage shared parking structures and parking districts to accommodate vehicles without large
expanses ground level of parking.
Screen regional commercial uses from I-70 with trees and berms.
Protect view corridors, ridgelines, U.S. Forest Service lands, and steep slopes from development.
Landscape properties to soften the visual impact of the structures.
Explore ways of preserving all or part of the District 10 for open space or park. Consider moving District
10 entitlements to a more appropriate location within the Village at Avon Planned Unit Devel opment
Consider views from I-70 when developing to ensure that the Districts represent a suitable gateway to the
Town.
Identify and preserve significant cultural/heritage resources present and important views.
Maximize District 10 orientation to the river to provide connections and a potential riverfront park.
Prioritize District 10 access from U.S. Highway 6 instead of a frontage road.
Create connections and trailheads through the Districts that connect to USFS land.
District 7: Village at Avon West District
The Village at Avon West District will be an extension of the Town Center Districts with commercial,
residential, lodging, educational, and cultural/recreational uses. The site is characterized by good
visibility from I-70, gentle topography, and proximity to the East Town Center District. The area, along
with District 8, 9, and 10 are managed by a Design Review Board that controls development applications.
Building and site development elements as well as public design elements such as street alignments,
streetscape furnishings, signage, and lighting should be coordinated between the Village at Avon
developer and the Town.
Planning Principles:
Create strong auto, bicycle, and pedestrian connections to the East Town Center District via both East
Beaver Creek Boulevard and Chapel Place.
Buildings should be shorter than those found in the West Town Center District.
Avoid large single-use buildings set back from the street edge that are surrounded by expanses of parking.
Create inviting storefronts, public plazas, green spaces, water features, streetscapes, sidewalks, and other
gathering spaces for public interaction.
Create inviting retail, restaurant, and entertainment uses on the ground floor through architectural
detailing that includes a human scale, display windows, appropriate lighting, and other pedestrian
amenities. Site offices, lodging, and residential uses above .
Encourage shared parking structures and parking districts to accommodate vehicles without large
expanses ground level of parking.
Provide well-lit, pleasant pedestrian access from underground parking structures to the public street, paths
and buildings.
District 8: Village at Avon East District
The Village at Avon East District consists of commercial development and regional commercial uses.
Planning Principles:
Extend Town Center urban design principles to provide consistency between districts.
Site buildings of various sizes (but shorter than those found in the West Town Center District).
Create a strong overall pedestrian-orientation with tree lined streets and walking paths.
Screen large regional commercial uses from I-70 with trees and berms.
District 9: Village at Avon North Gateway District
The Village at Avon North
Gateway District is
primarily a highway
oriented commercial area.
The district is highly visible
from I-70 and thus presents
a strong influence on
Avon’s identity.
The area will serve as the
gateway to the Village at
Avon Northern Residential
District. While Buffalo
Ridge residential area is
relatively isolated from
other community
commercial and service areas, efforts must be made to integrate it into the vitality of the Town. The
.
Comment [DM6]: Moved to D.1
elevated topography on either side of I-70 offers the possibility to construct a pedestrian overpass that
would directly link this area with the Village at Avon East and West Districts and thereb y the rest of the
town.
Planning Principles:
Site buildings to maximize sun exposure, protect views, and break up building bulk.
Protect view corridors, ridgelines, U.S. Forest Service lands, and steep slopes from development.
Encourage quality architecture to provide a positive gateway experience to the community.
Provide east-west pedestrian and bicycle routes.
Encourage additional landscaping of properties to soften the visual impact of the structures.
Ensure that any neighborhood commercial uses are truly intended to service the neighborhood.
Create connections and trailheads through the district that connect to USFS land.
Attachment B
GOALS AND POLICIES
B. Built Form
Goal B.1: Promote a compact community form.
Policy B.1.4: Attempt to meet the use and density guidelines on the Future
Land Use Map.
Policy B.1.1: Encourage that development throughout the community fit
the overall Built Form according to the Built Form
Diagrams, page XXX of the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy B.1.2: Investigate including Floor Area Ratio limitations in the
Municipal Code.
Policy E.3.3: Require minimum densities in the Town Center Districts.
Policy B.1.3: Promote development that maximizes sun exposure and
protects views.
Policy B.1.9: Encourage redevelopment and revitalization of outdated,
rundown, or otherwise neglected areas.
Policy B.1.8: Locate uses that generate significant traffic near transit
facilities or shared parking facilities.
Policy B.1.5: Promote development that is accessible and integrated with
existing retail and transit within the Town Center District.
Policy B.1.6: Encourage vertically mixed uses within Town Center.
Policy B.1.7: Maintain a strong street edge within Town Center. Set back
and articulate upper floors.
Goal B.2: Maintain a distinct physical and visual separation between Avon and
its surrounding communities that preserves the natural beauty of the
surrounding mountains and the Eagle River valley.
Policy B.2.1: Continue to inventory, analyze, and prioritize lands adjacent
to the developed portions of Town for acquisition and/or
preservation as open space or other public purposes.
Policy B.2.2: Encourage cluster style development in areas of less density
to promote environmentally and aesthetically sensitive site
design.
Policy B.2.3: Participate in planning efforts related to lands outside the
Town’s corporate limits that may affect the community to
make development more consistent across political
boundaries.
Goal B.3: Ensure that annexations provide an overall benefit to the community
and are in conformance with this plan’s goals and policies.
Policy B.3.1: Zone annexed lands in conformance with the Future Land
Comment [DM7]: Moved to Land Use C.2
Comment [DM8]: Include page number
Use Plan and existing development standards.
Policy B.3.2 Ensure that the Town’s goals and policies are identified and
met in all annexation agreements, subdivision improvement
agreements, and other commitments.
C. Land Uses
Goal C.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offers a range of housing options,
diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest
accommodations, and high quality civic and recreational facilities,
working in concert to strengthen Avon’s identity as both a year-round
residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic
center.
Policy C.1.3: Include sufficient land for public uses such as schools,
recreation, community facilities, and government services.
Policy C.1.4: Encourage development applicants to meet with adjacent
residents, businesses, and property owners during all
application phases to identify concerns and strategies to
address them.
Policy C.1.1: Focus lodging and guest accommodation in the Town
Center. to take advantage of the proximity to retail,
commercial, transit, and other community services.
Policy C.1.2: Encourage developers to rezone properties from PUD to
zone districts, especially in the Town Center.
Goal C.2: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a community of safe,
interactive, and cohesive neighborhoods that contribute to the Town’s
overall character and image.
Policy B.1.4: Attempt to meet the use and density guidelines on the Future
Land Use Map.
Policy C.2.1: Promote a wide range of residential uses throughout the
town.
Policy C.2.2: Provide a variety of housing densities, styles, and types.
Goal C.3: Use mixed-use development to create a more balanced, sustainable
system of land uses.
Policy C.3.1: Encourage mixed-use development in appropriate areas
identified in the Future Land Use Plan
Policy C.3.2: Allow for temporary uses on ground floor retail space which
are able to respond to market demand.
Goal C.4: Encourage commercial development that enhances Avon’s overall
economic health, contributes to the community’s image and character,
and provides residents and visitors with increased choices and
services.
Comment [DM9]: Moved from Built Form b.1
Comment [DM10]: Moved to housing F.1
GOAL
Policy C.4.2: Promote clustered commercial development to provide
publicly accessible amenities.
Policy C.4.4: Foster commercial developments to use LEED or similar
standards in planning and construction.
Policy C.4.3: Encourage convenient retail and service activities in
residential neighborhoods with pedestrian connections.
Goal C.5: Encourage redevelopment revitalization of existing light industrial and
manufacturing uses.
Policy C.5.3: Ensure infrastructure improvements include sidewalks,
utilities, and controlled access from collector roads, like
Beaver Creek Boulevard.Nottingham Road.
Policy C.5.1: Encourage effective screening of industrial uses from
adjacent uses and that vehicular access and circulation is
separate from public roads.
Policy C.5.2: Review accessory residential uses in association with light
industrial commercial development when compatible.
D. Community Character
Goal D.1: Ensure that development is compatible with existing and planned
adjacent development and contributes to Avon’s community image
and character.
Policy D.1.5: Regularly update and enhance the Avon land use regulations
and District Master Plans tofor promote innovative
approaches to design approaches and development concerns.
and positive development outcomes.
Policy D.1.1: Utilize District Master Plans for positive development
outcomes.
Policy D.1.2: Encourage development that is compatible with adjacent
development.
Policy D.1.3: Restrict large surface parking areas that directly abut streets.
Policy D.1.4: Ensure compatible building orientation, scale, massing,
siting, street alignments, streetscape furnishings, signage,
lighting, etc. architectural features between buildings.
Policy D.1.x: Design architecture to be significant from all sides (no front
or back), maximize solar exposure, protect views, and break
up building bulk.
New Policy Extend Town Center urban design principles to appropriate
adjacent Districts.
Goal D.2: Create community gateways and streetscapes that reflect and
strengthen Avon’s unique community character and image.
Comment [DM11]: Merged to above
Comment [DM12]: This seems redundant to the
goal.
Comment [DM13]: Moved to Multimodal
transportation and parking G.5.
Comment [DM14]: Created from District
Principles
Comment [DM15]: Created from District
Principles
Policy D.2.5: Reinforce community gateways along major roadway
corridors that strengthen Avon’s community identity.
Policy D.2.1: Beautify the town with landscaping and public art.
Policy D.2.2: Design and maintain streets and walkways as safe, inviting,
and pedestrian/bicycle friendly public spaces.
Policy D.2.6: Encourage landscaping and building locations that enhances
neighborhood views and view corridors.
Policy D.2.3: Work with other entities to improve the streetscape along
U.S. Highway 6 and lessen visual and noise impacts from I-
70 and Highway 6 while preserving important views of
Avon from I-70.
Goal D.3: Enhance existing cultural and heritage facilities, events, and programs
that strengthen Avon’s community character and image.
Policy D.3.1: Support cultural activities such as theater, concerts in the
park, school activities, etc.
Policy D.3.2: Promote and support local festivals and special events.
Policy D.3.5: Create appropriate community-wide art installations.
Policy D.3.6: Maintain the existing heritage of the community and reflect
that heritage in new development.
Policy D.3.3: Encourage development of civic and recreational amenities
that benefit existing neighborhoods.
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.1.3: Encourage small business incubators to support local
entrepreneurs.
Policy E.1.2: Authorize home occupations and live/work opportunities
where there is minimal negative impact to the neighborhood.
Goal E.2: Promote high quality Town investments.
Policy E.2.2: Prioritize the Capital Improvement Plan to support key
public facilities and catalyze private sector projects.
Policy E.2.1: Pursue beneficial economic development through available
grants.
Policy E.2.3: Encourage private investment in Avon through innovative
investment toolslike 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 Support 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 access with regional
destinations.
Policy E.3.14: Expand the schedule and variety of events year-
roundthroughout the year.
Policy E.3.6: Enhance access to and areas of visitor information.
Policy E.3.8: Ensure that attractions are identified in a wayfinding
program.
Policy E.3.7: Encourage increased use of the Town’s website to promote
local tourist attractions.
Policy E.3.2: Strengthen tourism potential by working with organizations
to cCapitalize on recreational and cultural assets and
heritage. Facilitate the creation of new cultural and
recreational attractions.
Policy E.3.4: Support marketing partnerships thato promotes Avon’s
community image and as a tourist destinationamenities. .
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
potentialexperience.
Housing
Goal F.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing densities, styles, and types to
serve all segments of the population.
Policy F.1.1: Establish policies and programs, which address housing
needs that are attainable to different Area Median Income
(AMI) ranges. Evaluate the mitigation rate required of
development.
Policy F.1.2: Encourage private development and partnerships that
provides a diversity of housing 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.2.6: Encourage “no net loss” of attainable housing in
redevelopment.
Comment [DM16]: From c.2.2
Comment [DM17]: Moved from f.2
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.2.6: 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 a countywide down-payment assistance
program.
Policy F.3.2: Collaborate on joint housing studies and strategies.
Policy F.2.5: Encourage Serve attainable housing to be near existing
services and development,with serviced by
transittransportation options, including bike and pedestrian
paths., and
Policy F.2.X Locate attainable housing close to schools and child care.
Multimodal Transportation & Parking
Goal G.1: Create an integrated multi-modal 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.1.16: Develop a multi-modal transportation plan and encourage
development proposals to use it in their plans.
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.1.6: Prioritize pedestrians, bicycles, and other modes of
transportation transit when designing or redesigning streets.
Policy G.1.13: Implement traffic calming measures.
Policy G.1.17: Acquire additional funding sources for operations and capital
improvements to the transportation system.
Policy G.1.3 Connect transit to pedestrian and bicycle paths.
Policy G.1.X Encourage development to provide appropriate modal
facilities.
Policy G.1.4: Design Town Center development to minimize
automobile travel.
Comment [DM18]: Moved to F.1
Comment [DM19]: Move to F.1?
Comment [DM20]: Split from f.2.5, above.
Comment [DM21]: This sounds like a best
practice and not a comp plan policy
Comment [DM22]: Split from above, g.1.3
Policy G.1.3: Locate schools, parks, and other civic facilities along trails,
sidewalks, and transit facilities.
Policy G.1.11: Provide bicycle and/or pedestrian connections across I-70.
New Policy: Recognize the railroad right of way corridor as 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 Center 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.4.1: Design roads to disperse traffic in community centers.
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.5.3: Investigate the feasibility of joint development of structured
parking facilities in the Town Center.
Policy G.4.1: Encourage underground parking structures share access and
connect to adjacent underground parking structures.
Policy G.4.x Restrict large surface parking areas that directly abut streets.
Policy G.5.2: Ensure parking facilities are easily accessible by pedestrian
connections and have minimal visual impacts.
Policy G.5.4: Develop an unbundled pay-in lieu program for joint
private/public parking structures within a parking district.
E. Environment
Goal H.1: Protect Avon’s unique natural setting and its open spaces.
Policy H.1.2: Acquire and protect open space.
Policy H.1.3: Minimize and mitigate potential development impacts to
wildlife and watersheds.
Policy B.2.4: Work with public and private landowners to identify
opportunities for conservation easements, permanent open
space protection tools, and access to open space.
Policy B.2.2: Maintain the Eagle River as a valued resource in accordance
with the most recent Eagle River Watershed Plan.
Policy H.1.x Locate parking areas, trash containers, and loading or service
Comment [DM23]: Moved from D.1
areas so they are screened or buffered to minimize impacts
on the river corridor and surrounding uses.
Goal H.2: Identify and mitigate potential environmental hazards to promote
public health, safety, and welfare.
Policy H.2.1: Identify and avoid development in environmentally sensitive
areas or steep hillsides.
Policy H.2.2: Restrict development on steep hillsides.
Goal H.3: Discourage air, water, light, and noise pollution.
Policy H.3.4: Enforce the use of “Dark Sky” compliant fixtures.
Policy H.3.1: Limit the number and location of wood burning fireplaces,
reduce demand for automobile trips, and reduce pollution
from existing sources.
Policy H.3.5: Explore 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.
Policy H.4.1: Implement applicable Climate Action Plans and update as
needed.
Policy H.4.x: Support environmentally friendly appliances and building
techniques.
Policy H.4.2: Support regional and local recycling and compost facilities
and programs.
Policy H.4.4: Promote water conservation through public education,
supply management, and demand management techniques.
F. Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Goal I.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational
programs to serve the year-round needs of area residents and
visitors.
Policy I.1.2: Evaluate and acquire parcels or easements for open space,
trails, and recreation.
Policy I.1.5: Manage, protect, and plan for public open space.
Analyze trail maintenance and rule enforcement in
open space.
Policy I.1.1: Support development and annexation to incorporate
recreational amenities, land for trails, and open space that are
accessible to the public.
Comment [DM24]: Merged with above.
New Policy Link open space through coordination with other
governments and non-profits.
Policy I.1.3: Integrate the Town’s trail system with regional trail systems.
Policy I.1.7 Develop and enhance non-vehicular connections between the
Eagle River and Town Center.
Goal I.2: Coordinate and collaborate with surrounding jurisdictions and
agencies to develop recreational opportunities.
Policy I.2.2: Collaborate with other recreation providers for joint use of
facilities and coordinated event planning.
Policy I.2.1: Participate in U.S. Forest Service planning efforts to ensure
adequate development and long-term maintenance of trails
and trailheads.
Policy I.2.3: Review and provide input on U.S. Forest Service and BLM
land swaps within the 3-mile planning area.
G. Public Services, Facilities, Utilities, and Government
Goal J.2: Ensure cost effective provision and development of public facilities
and services.
Policy J.2.4: Analyze the impact of various types of growth and
development on services.
Policy J.2.3: Develop community services and facilities based on demand.
Policy J.2.5: Encourage neighborhood and community-based childcare
and healthcare facilities.
Goal J.3: 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 methods of communication with the public.
Policy J.3.4 Encourage HOAs in all parts of Avon. Keep an active
database of HOA contacts, and provide training to interested
HOAs.
H. (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: Collaborate with regional, state, and federal agencies and
adjacent municipalities on cooperative planning efforts and
regional issues.
Comment [DM25]: Moved to District Planning
Principles for Open Space Districts
Policy A.1.2: Refer applicable development submittals to regional
agencies and adjacent municipalities to respond to regional
issues.
Policy A.1.4: Participate in agreements with regional agencies and
adjacent municipalities to share facility costs and revenue.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
One Lake Street
I. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:00pm
II. Roll Call
Commissioner Bonidy was absent, and Commissioner Golembiewski was late all other Commissioners were
present.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
None.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts of interest were disclosed.
V. Code Text Amendments – PUBLIC HEARING
File #: CTA17001
Applicant: Town of Avon
Summary: Amendments to Title 7: Development Code, Avon Municipal Code, including various
cleanup edits, as well as amendments related to House Bill 16-1272 which enacted
new notice requirements for petitions to disconnect.
Action: Commissioner Minervini made a motion to recommend the approval of the Code Text
with the following findings:
1. The code text amendments were reviewed in accordance with the review criteria
outlined in Section 7.16.040(c) of the Avon Municipal Code and found to be desirable
to respond to changed conditions and inaccuracies found within the text.
2. The code text amendments promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the
Avon Community.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
VI. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: Review strikethrough changes to Comprehensive Plan– Planning Districts.
Action: PZC Reviewed through District 9 of the Planning Districts
VII. Information Session – PZC Schedule and Terms for 2017
Action: PZC Reviewed the schedule for the next few months and protocol for re-
appointment.
VIII. Approval of Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Minervini motioned to approve the January 17, 2017 Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Barnes seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
IX. Staff Updates
Beaver Creek Boulevard
X. Adjourn
Approved this 21st Day of February, 2017
SIGNED:
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Jim Clancy, Chairperson