Confluence SiteTOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 98 -8
SERIES OF 1998
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON APPROVAL OF PUD ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR THE CONFLUENCE SITE, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE
COUNTY, COLORADO
WHEREAS, Vail Associates Investments Inc., owner of the Confluence, has applied for
PUD Zoning and Development Standards approval, as stipulated in Title 17 of the Avon
Municipal Code, for a parcel of land described in Exhibit A, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
Town of Avon, pursuant to notices required by law, at which time the applicant and the
public were given an opportunity to express their opinions and present certain
information and reports regarding the proposed PUD Zoning and Development Plan
application, and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has reviewed and evaluated the
Development Plan according to the criteria Section 17.20.110, subsections H and I, of
the Avon Municipal Code, and
Whereas, upon amendment of the Development Plan by the Conditions herein, the
Planning & Zoning Commission finds that:
1. The density, land uses and overall pattern of development conform to the Avon Comprehensive Plan
goals and objectives.
2. The PUD Zoning conforms to the overall design theme of the town; the Subarea design
recommendations and design guidelines;
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3. The PUD zoning is compatible with the immediate environment, neighborhood, and adjacent
properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, character, and
orientation;
4. The PUD Zoning and Development Standards propose a mix of uses, activity, and density which
provide a compatible, efficient, and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity;
5. The Step 2 Development Plan will identify and propose any necessary mitigation and/or avoidance
of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property;
6. The general pattern of development as represented by the PUD Zoning and Development Standards
appear to be designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural
features, vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community;
7. The project will incorporate a circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians
addressing on and off-site traffic circulation that is compatible with the town transportation plan and
proposed downtown plan;
8. The PUD zoning and development standards propose functional and aesthetic landscaping and open
space and the step 2 development plans will optimize and preserve natural features, recreation,
views and function;
9. Phasing plans will be reviewed and approved with step 2 of the development process to maintain a
workable, functional and efficient relationship throughout the development of the PUD. The
phasing plan clearly demonstrates that each phase can be workable, functional and efficient without
relying upon completion of future project phases;
10. There are, or will be as needed, adequate public services including sewer, water, schools,
transportation systems, roads, parks, and police and fire protection;
11. A traffic study will be submitted with step 2 of the development process that documents that the
existing streets and roads are or will be upon modification suitable and adequate to carry anticipated
traffic within the proposed PUD and near the proposed PUD.
12. Vesting of a site specific development plan will occur with the step 2 development process in
conformance with Chapter 17.14 of the Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning & Zoning Commission hereby
recommends to the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Colorado to approve the PUD Zoning and
associated Development standards, and amendment to the Zoning District Map to reflect the PUD
zoning of the parcel described in Exhibit A, and its designation as Planned Unit Development
(PUD), subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicants shall enter into a development agreement, which includes at a minimum, the
following commitments:
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A. A second stage detailed PUD meeting the provisions of Section 17.20.110 of the Avon
Municipal Code will be required for final PUD approval for all phases of development.
B. A commitment that a pedestrian overpass to the Town Center shall be constructed prior
to a certificate of occupancy being issued for the first phase of the development, first
phase to be defined with the second stage PUD approval. '
C. A commitment to financially participate in the design and construction of a pedestrian
bridge across Avon Road to the commercial core.
D. The 100 -year flood plain and wetland boundaries shall be indicated on the PUD map.
E. Traffic Study to be approved by the Town no later than the first phase of development.
F. Deed restricted employee housing units shall be provided with the amount of units equal
to ten percent of the dwelling units proposed (45). The units shall be subject to the
standard master deed restriction provisions including a 3 percent appreciation cap.
G. Applicant agrees to participate financially in a downtown plan.
H. Second Stage PUD development will incorporate recommendations of the downtown
plan, to the extent they are feasible.
I. Buildings shall be stepped down to the riverfront or otherwise protect the integrity of the
river corridor in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Design
Guidelines and recommendations of the proposed Downtown plan.
J. The site be served be a gondola and/or funiculars to the extent that studies indicate these
are feasible.
K. A play area (tot lot) shall be provided for hotel guests and children living in the
employee units.
L. Land dedication for the school site should conform to the Town's requirements in Title
16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
2. The PUD Development standards shall be revised to reflect the following:
A. Lot coverage shall be a maximum of 50 percent
B. Building height shall not exceed 80 feet, using the Town's current method of measuring
the building height. Any modifications can be reviewed in conjunction with the
Downtown Plan and the step 2 PUD process based on the visual analysis of site specific
plans.
C. The current Town parking requirements shall be the parking requirements for the PUD.
Modifications can be reviewed in conjunction with the proposed Downtown plan.
D. Building setbacks shall be 25 feet from eastern property line (Avon Road), 10 feet from
northern property line and 75 feet from the river corridor. Any modifications can be
reviewed in conjunction with the Downtown Plan and the step 2 PUD process.
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ADOPTED THIS 20'4 DAY OF OCTOBER 1998
Signed:
Date:�Z _0aC "
Chris Evans, Chair
Attest:
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Sue Railton, Secretary
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