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PZC Minutes 012197Record of Proceedings Plannina and Zoning Commission Meetina Minutes anuary 21, 199 Regular Meeting The Regular Meeting of the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jack Hunn at 7:40 p.m., January 21, 1997 in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, CO 81620. All Commission members were present. Members Present Chris Evans Anne Fehlner Jack Hunn Andrew Karow Sue Railton Michael Schneider Beth Stanley Agenda Call to -Order Roll Call Staff Present Linda Donnellon, Recording Secretary Karen Griffith, Town Planner George Harrison, Planner Mike Matzko, Community Development Director Steve Hodges, Community Service Officer Additions and Amendments to the Agenda None Conflicts of Interest None Consent agenda Approval of the January 7, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion Commissioner Stanley moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the correction of Commissioner Fehlner's last name on the January 7, 1997 minutes. Commissioner Karow seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. j : \p &z\minutes\ 1997\012197. d o c Final Design Review Lot 1, Eaglewood Subdivision - Brookside Project Type: Final Design Modification for Commercial Project Property Owner: Riverview Park Assoc., Inc. Applicant: Frank Navarro, Riverview Park Assoc., Inc. Property Address: 37333 Hwy. 6 & 24 Karen Griffith made a brief presentation as outlined in the staff report. Frank Navarro, applicant, made a brief presentation. Mr. Navarro discussed the pool area, landscape plan, the northwest portion of the building, balconies and the southeast portion of the retaining wall. Mr. Navarro presented a site plan, describing the location and height of the retaining wall. Chairperson Hunn was concerned about the light fixtures around the building and parking lot. Mr. Navarro replied that the light fixtures for the building and parking lot were more than adequate for the project. Commissioner Railton was concerned about the color of the guard rails. Mr. Navarro said the guard rails would be painted a dark color. Commissioner Karow agreed with Commissioner Railton's concerns. Commissioner Schneider commented that he liked the project. Commissioner Stanley commented that she liked the project. Commissioner Evans was concerned about staff s comments regarding the proposed lighting plans. Commissioner Fehlner commented that she liked the project. Chairperson Hunn commented that he liked the project. Motion Commissioner Railton moved to approve final design modification for Lot 1, Englewood Subdivision, Brookside Building A minor modification dated January 10, 1997, with the following conditions: 1. Lighting plan be revised to show a symbol key and specify the wattage and height of all lights. Cut sheets are required for all lights. 2. The pool reconfiguration and pathway are subject to approval of grading and engineering by Town staff. 3. The colors and materials of the balconies be specified and approved by staff. 4. Color of parking light standards be specified. Commissioner Schneider seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2 Public Hearing Folson Tract - La Piazza Project Type: PUD Zoning for Residential Condominium Project Property Owner: Craig Folson Applicant: Danny Brose Consultant: Steve Isom, Isom & Associates Property Address: 38396 Hwy. 6 & 24 Karen Griffith made a brief presentation as outlined in the staff report. Ms. Griffith used a site plan to describe the elevation, steep slopes, and grading to the Commission. Ms. Griffith used a model to describe the elevation, and 14 foot retaining wall to the Commission. Commissioner Railton was concerned about the height and size of the building. Ms. Griffith stated that the height of the building was 64 feet with the proposed PUD requiring 74 feet. Steve Isom from Isom & Associates made a brief presentation, and introduced Pat Churchillo, Real Estate Broker, and Jill Kovacevich, Attorney. Mr. Isom commented on the following items: mixed use project, density of the site, (3) three elevator towers, turning radius for emergency vehicles, and the size of the northwest corner of the building. Mr. Isom was concerned with the opinions of staff and the aesthetics of the project. Mr. Isom used color photos to compare the building height of The Seasons at Avon to the La Piazza project to the Commission. Chairperson Hunn opened the Public Hearing, seeing no one, he closed Public Hearing. Commissioner Fehlner was concerned about the size and grade of the building. Ms. Griffith presented letters from Eagle County, Division of Wildlife, and the Forest Service, to the Commission. Commissioner Evans was concerned about the traffic study and comments made by Eagle County and staff. Commissioner Stanley was concerned about the comments made by Eagle County, the description of "Mixed -Use ", size of the project compared to the size of the property, and the traffic study. Commissioner Schneider used the project model to ask about access to the property. Mr. Isom described the access, direction, and traffic flow to the Commission. Commissioner Schneider asked about the location of the trash dumpsters. Mr. Isom used the project model to show the location of the dumpsters to the Commission. Commissioner Stanley asked were the snow would fall from the roof and if it would affect the pedestrian sidewalks. Mr. Isom used the model to describe were the snow would fall, and stated that the snow would not fall on the pedestrian sidewalks. Commissioner Karow was concerned with following: the PUD, Comprehensive Plan, pedestrian access, parking requirements, height of the building, compatibility with the neighbors, emergency access, recreational facilities, and number 6 (six) of the staff report. 3 Commissioner Railton stated that she agreed with the staff report and the letter from Eagle County. Commissioner Railton was concerned about the housing density and suggested that the height of the La Piazza building should match the height of Chateau St. Claire building. Commissioner Fehlner clarified her comments regarding the height of the building. Chairperson Hunn was concerned about the name of the project, La Piazza, and suggested that the name did not fit the size of the development and was inappropriate for our area. Mr. Isom said that the name, La Piazza, was thought of a long time ago, but could be changed. Chairperson Hurn agreed with the staff report and comments made the Commission. Motion Commissioner Stanley moved to recommend that Town Council deny the LaPiazza PUD application based upon the findings outlined in Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 97-1. Commissioner Railton seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Other Business Ms. Griffith mentioned the following classes and conferences for Planning and Zoning Commission: 1. APA National conference, April 5, 1997 through April 9, 1997, in San Diego, CA. (all Commission members were interested). 2. Rocky Mountain land use conference in Denver during March 13th and 14th, 1997. (all Commission members were interested). 3. American Planning Association state conference during the late fall. 4. Workshops for Planning and Zoning Commissioners only. Commissioner Stanley commented on a newspaper article regarding government grants issued to the Aspen ski area. Commissioner Evans commented about the Town requirements for new construction and the odor from the sewer treatment plant. Adjourn Commission Stanley made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Commissioner Karow and the meeting adjourned at 9:36 p.m. Rpronnellon submitted, Linda Recording Secretary 11