L1 MTST Seasonal SalesTown of Avon
Minor PUD Amendment
Staff Report
Date
Project Type
Legal Description
Zoning
Introduction
November 3, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
October 30, 1998
Seasonal Christmas Tree Sales
Lot 1, Wildwood Resort Subdivision
PUD
Marl- Walker has submitted an application to sell Christmas trees on Lot 1, Wildwood Resorts,
currently owned by Tanavon, Inc. Colorado Alpines, Inc. previously sold Christmas trees as well
as operated a garden center on this site.
The establishment of any uses on this lot requires a PUD amendment by ordinance because the
previously approved PUD has expired.
Staff recommends that if this use is approved, that it be approved until development of the lot
occurs rather than requiring a PUD amendment each year
PUD Amendment Criteria
1. Conformity with the Avon Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives.
The interim sale of Christmas trees is not in conflict with this commercial use designation.
2. Conformity and compliance with the overall design theme of the Town, the
sub -area design recommendations and design guidelines adopted by the town.
The temporary use of the site for tree sales is not in conflict with the more permanent design
recommendations.
3. Design compatibility with the immediate environment, neighborhood, and
adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height,
buffer zones, character, and orientation.
Christmas tree sales are compatible with neighboring businesses and residential uses.
4. Uses, activity, and density which provide a compatible, efficient, and
workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
See # 3 above.
5. Identification and mitigation or avoidance of natural and/or geologic hazards
that affect the property upon which the PUD is proposed.
N/A
6. Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to
produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features,
vegetation and overall aesthetic quality of the community.
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7. A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing
on and off site traffic circulation that is compatible with the town transportation
plan.
Access and circulation are acceptable. Driveway and parking areas are defined with boulders.
8. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and
preserve natural features, recreation, views and function.
N/A
9. Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional, and
efficient relationship throughout the development of the PUD. The phasing plan
shall clearly demonstrate that each phase can be workable, functional and
efficient without relying upon completion of future project phases.
N/A
10. Adequacy of public services such as sewer, water, schools, transportation
systems, roads, parks, and police and fire protection.
Adequate services are available for the temporary use.
11. That the existing streets and roads are suitable and adequate to carry
anticipated traffic within the proposed PUD and in the vicinity of the proposed
PUD.
This temporary use will have significantly less impact than the anticipated permanent uses.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion
Adopt Planning Resolution 98-11, recommending approval of Christmas tree sales on the lot,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Portable toilets to be provided on site.
2. Outdoor lighting shall be downcast and shielded to minimize off site glare.
3. Dust control measures shall be implemented by the operator as necessary.
4. Christmas trees and related items, plus litter shall be removed from the site by January 2.
5. A letter of credit covering clean up costs shall be posted.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any community development matter, please
call me at 748-4030, or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Griffith, A.I.C.P.
Town Planner
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted U Approved with conditions ❑ Denied
❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions (if applicable):
Signed
Date
hris Evans, Chair
Attest:
Sue Railton, Secretary
Town of Avon Community Development
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