L2 MTST Temp Nursery Res. 97-4TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 97-4
SERIES OF 1997
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE TOWN
COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON EXTENSION OF
APPROVAL PERIOD FOR A TEMPORARY GARDEN
CENTER ON LOT 1 AND STORAGE OF NURSERY
MATERIALS ON LOT 2, WILDWOOD RESORTS
THROUGH JUNE 1998,TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE
COUNTY, COLORADO
WHEREAS, Marty Jones, acting as the applicant and authorized agent for the
owner of Lots 1 and 2, Wildwood Resorts, Town of Avon, Eagle County,
Colorado has applied to extend the approval period to operate a garden center and
nursery on Lot 2, and storage of nursary materails on Lot 1, through June 1998.
WHEREAS, after notices required by law, a public hearing was held by the
Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon, 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 extension, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17.20.110.H. of the Avon Municipal Code, the
Planning & Zoning Commission has considered the following design criteria:
1. Conformity with the Avon Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives.
2. Conformity and compliance with the overall design theme of the town, the sub -area
design recommendations and design guidelines adopted by the Town.
3. Design compatibility with the immediate environment, neighborhood, and adjacent
properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones,
character and orientation.
4. Uses, activity, and density which provide a compatible, efficient, and workable
relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
5. Identification and mitigation or avoidance of natural and/or geologic hazards that
affect the property upon which the PUD is proposed.
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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.
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.
8. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and
preserve natural features, recreation, views and function.
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.
10. Adequacy of public services such as sewer, water, schools, transportation systems,
roads, parks, and police and fire protection.
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Planning & Zoning
Commission hereby recommends to the Town Council of the Town of Avon, Eagle
County, Colorado to approve the Extension of the Nusary/Garden Center and storage on
Lot 1 and 2 of Wildwood Resort based upon the following findings:
1. The use conforms with the goals and objectives of the Avon Comprehensive Plan.
2. The use conforms and complies with the overall design theme of the town, the sub-
area design recommendations and design guidelines of the Town.
3. The use achieves design compatibility with the immediate environment,
neighborhood, and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk,
building height, buffer zones, character and orientation.
4. The uses, activity and density are compatible, efficient and produce a workable
relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
5. The site plan, building design and location, and open space provisions produce a
functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and
overall aesthetic quality of the community.
6. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems address on and off site traffic circulation
that is compatible with the Town Transportation Plan.
7. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space optimizes and preserves natural
features, recreation, views and functions.
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ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1997
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Attest:
Sue Railton, Secretary
Date:
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