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PZC Minutes 100698October 6, 1998, Record of Proceedings Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission The Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission regularly meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month, in the Avon Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, CO 81620. Meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in the following locations: Avon Municipal Building lobby; Avon City Market lobby; Avon Recreation Center lobby; Avon Transportation Center Commission Members Mike Dantas Chris Evans, Chair Anne Fehlner, Vice Chair Paul Klein Greg Macik Sue Railton, Secretary Agenda I. Call to Order Staff Members Karen Griffith, Town Planner Beth Salter, Recording Secretary George Harrison, Planner Mike Matzko, Community Development Director Commissioner Evans called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were present. III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda Lot 5, Block 4, 5774 E. Wildridge Rd. Wildridge - Color Modification, added as Consent Agenda item B. Lot 57, Block 1, 2355 Saddleridge Loop, Wildridge - Color Modification, added as Consent Agenda item C. Lot 57, Block 1, Color Modification Lot 5, Block 4, Wildridge, Color Modification IV. Conflicts of Interest None Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes October 6, 1998 V. Consent Agenda Page 2 of 4 A. Approval of the September 20, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes B. Lot 5, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision - Color Modification C. Lot 57, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivison - Color Modification Motion Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. Commissioner Dantas seconded. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Public Hearing A. Lot B, Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision Project Type: Preliminary Rezoning from Town Center to Planned Unit Development Property Owner/Applicant: Shapiro Development Company Consultant: Patrick W. Nook & Company Address: 0130 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Mike Matzko summarized the staff report. Shapiro Development is requesting a zone change on Lot B, from Town Center (TC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), because of the limitations of the existing TC zone district, including height, density, allowed uses, building setbacks and parking requirements. Lot B is a 1.67 acre site currently providing surface parking for both the Avon Center and the Alpine Bank buildings. The site is west of and adjacent to the Avon Center building, and has frontage on the Avon Pedestrian Mall and on West Beaver Creek Boulevard. It shares its western border with Lot C. The general form proposed would include a new 7 -story tower, connected to the existing Avon Center building by an extended one -and two level mixed use commercial building (13,072 square feet of restaurant and 10,789 square feet of retail); and a 152 -space parking garage that shares a common access with the proposed Lot C development. PUD zoning is proposed in order to allow a maximum 90 foot building height (the current maximum is 80 feet); reduced building setbacks; and a modified parking standard. Preliminary PUD review allows the Planning & Zoning Commission to review the project's basic elements and to provide more specific feedback to the applicant. Preliminary approval does not bind the Commission or the Town to grant final approval. Commissioner Railton asked why the solar study was needed for this project. Mr. Matzko said the solar study would be applied when Lot B gets to the development plan stage. This study ties in with the view corridor studies. Motion: Commissioner Railton moved to grant Preliminary PUD approval for the project as proposed, with the following conditions: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 October 6, 1998 1. The applicant commits to participation, on a pro -rata basis, in a Downtown Plan that will incorporate a parking study to determine a revised downtown -parking standard. 2. A solar study should be provided to demonstrate the effect of shading on adjacent buildings and outdoor spaces. 3. A Preliminary Subdivision Plan must be approved prior to Final Design approval to clarify the project's ownership patterns. 4. Employee Housing must be added to the proposal. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed unanimously. B. Lot C, Avon Center at Beaver Subdivision Project Type: Rezoning from Town Center to Planned Unit Development Property Owner: Vail Associates Investments, Inc. Applicant: Victor Mark Donaldson Architects Address: 0160 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Mike Matzko summarized the staff report. Vail Resorts, Inc. (VRI) is requesting a zone change on Lot C, from Town Center (TC) to Planned Unit Development (PUD), because of the limitations of the existing TC zone district, including height, density, allowed uses, building setbacks and parking requirements. The site is currently undeveloped, and is located north of the Seasons at Avon and the Pedestrian Mall; shares a common border with Lot B on the east; and is bounded by Beaver Creek Boulevard on the north and by Benchmark Road on the west. PUD zoning would allow a mixed-use development including lodging, time share, commercial, office, restaurant, and employee housing units. The proposed development standards include increased density, more allowed uses, increased building height, decreased setbacks, increased site coverage, and reduced parking requirements. The Development Standards included with the staff report replace Section II of the application dated September 4. The applicant is requesting a two step review and approval process, largely because of the timing constraints imposed by the choice of financing mechanism through formation of two special districts consists of two steps: 1. Lot C would be changed from TC Zoning to PUD, which would establish new limits on density, building height and bulk, parking, and allowed uses. 2. Development Plan approval would require a separate application and review process, and would define the locations, size and general design of the buildings, as well as site layout, access and circulation. Mr. Matzko said that although staff supported the zone change in concept, staff and the applicant were in agreement that it would be appropriate for the Commission to review the project, hold the public hearing, and table action until the October 20 meeting. Public Hearing Michelle Page representing Beaver Creek West said the last time the Town pushed a project through was the Seasons, which was left standing empty for years. She said some clients considered buying a home within the Town under the Town's current plans, but now refuse to purchase anything under the proposed plans. She compared approving a PUD without a plan with approving a loan with out a financial statement Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 October 6, 1998 Dave Nelson manager of the Comfort Inn said he is happy to see this coming to a finale. He said he would like to have some clarification of the building heights that are being proposed. Mr. Donaldson proposed that the heights of the building be related to the Seasons and the Avon Center building. They are requesting to up to 120 feet in building height on 15,000 square feet of the site (about 10.5% of the buildable area); up to 100 feet in height on 30,000 square feet of the site (21 %), with the remainder being limited to 80 feet. Less than 2/3 of the buildable area would be less than what the Avon Center and the Season is today. Mr. Nelson said most of the visitors that come to Avon come to escape to an urban environment. In addition, parking is a concern. Currently parking is not an issue to the Comfort Inn but with the building that is being proposed he can foresee it becoming an issue. Bob Law on the Board of the Lodge at Avon Center Home Owners Association said they are concerned about the building heights. Brian Woodell said that as a citizen concerned for the future Avon, he supports the development of Lot C and the Confluence site. The proposals are in keeping with the Town's Comprehensive Plan. He said he supports these projects for the following reasons: 1). The Avon Transportation plan and the approval of these projects will force the town to resolve some the past problems in relation the access and transportation within the town. 2). This project will bring additional bed base, and help the economic vitality of Avon. The addition of more office and retail space and parking will benefit the West Side and create the Town Core as stated in the Town's comprehensive plan. Commissioner Railton said the proposed PUD is worded in such a way that the building could be changed. Michael Sheldon said they have learned from the public and the staff the building height is large concern. He said whatever measurement criteria is worked out in the guidelines the building cannot ever be higher. Commissioner Macik said his concern is the definiton of height and the massing. He asked about the employee housing for lot C. Mr. Donaldson said that they have discussed with staff whether or not these employee -housing units would be on or off site, but said further discussion with staff was still needed. Commissioner Fehlner said the building height guidelines couldn't be the same for the Confluence Site. As regards to parking she would like to see this compare with the Town Standards. The allowed uses fit well with the Towns Plans. As for the bulk she said she was not sure how to review this, as the plans are one dimension She said she would like to see a 3-D concept of the buildings. Motion Commissioner Dantas moved to table the PUD Zoning application for Lot C to the October 20, 1998, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and to forward the application to the Town Council for first reading on October 13, 1998. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed 5 to 1 with Commissioner Railton opposing. C. The Confluence Project Type: Establishment of Planned Unit Development Zoning Property Owner: Vail Associates Investments, Inc. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 4 October 6, 1998 Applicant: Victor Mark Donaldson Architects Address: 0160 West Beaver Creek Boulevard Mike Matzko summarized the staff report. Vail Resorts, Inc. (VRI) is requesting PUD zoning on the Confluence site, which was annexed to the Town of Avon on August 25, 1998. State statute requires zoning within 90 days of annexation. The 18.9 -acre parcel is currently a surface parking lot and construction staging area. It is bounded on the south by the Eagle River, the east by Avon Road, the north by the railroad right- of-way, and the west by the Eagle River Consolidated Water & Sewer District. PUD zoning would allow a dense, mixed-use development including lodging, commercial, restaurant, conference center, transportation facilities and employee housing units. The development standards attached to the staff report replaces Section II of the application dated September 4. As with the Lot C application, VRI is requesting a two step review and approval process: 3. PUD Zoning. This establishes limits on density, building height and bulk, parking, and allowed uses. 4. Development Plan Approval. This determines the locations, size and general design of the buildings, as well as site layout, access and circulation. Staff recommended that the project be tabled to the October 20th meeting to work out final details and complete a final review of the project. It is our opinion that the approval criteria have been met, provided additional studies and the more detailed PUD guide addresses issues raised in the staff report. Mr. Donaldson representing Vail Resorts Development Company said he is proposing to become town center zoning. The primary considerations that they are asking for are 30 units per acre per developable acre. That is 15.2 acres, which translates to 456 whole dwelling units. This can be broken down into a mixture of hotel and dwelling units. There will be a total of 1368 hotel rooms. They are proposing a substantial structured parking in conformance with the comprehensive plan recommendations. He said they are proposing pedestrian connection into the town center. The location remains to be worked out. Mr. Donaldson said they are proposing 400 public parking spaces. This is in addition to the parking requirements for the hotel use. He presented plans of the Confluence site and photos taken from the Seasons building to the Commission. Brian Woodell said he wanted the project to be moved to the next level. Commissioner Macik asked about the bridge (to Highway 6). Mr. Donaldson said this bridge was to help with the circulation of the traffic. Commissioner Dantas said the plans were helpful. Liked the fact that the applicant was willing to respect the 75 -foot river setback. Michael Sheldon outlined the short and long term schemes of the confluence site. He said there is a possibility in the future to build an additional level to the parking structure, adding 400 spaces. Mr. Donaldson said a 2 -bedroom unit would have 2.1 parking spaces. Commissioner Railton asked if would be Beaver Creek's or the Town's responsibility to transport people to the ski resort. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 4 October 6, 1998 Michael Sheldon said the Town of Avon would provide bus transportation. Motion Commissioner Railton moved to table the PUD Zoning application for the Confluence, to the October 20, 1998, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, and to forward the application to the Town Council for first reading on October 13, 1998. Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed unanimously. VII. Other Business None Adjourn Commissioner Dantas moved to adjourn. Commissioner Macik seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Beth Salter Recording Secretary Mike Dantas Chris Evans Anne Fehlner Paul Klein Greg Maci Sue Railton ./� .�--