L4 NTST PUD AmendmentTown of Avon
PUD Amendment Staff Report
May 21, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Date
Project Type
Legal Description
Address
Zoning
Introduction
May 16, 1996
PUD Amendment
Lot 4, Nottingham Station Subdivision
120-320 Hurd Lane
PUD
This application is to amend the Nottingham Station PUD by extending the Building Envelopes
for Buildings A, B, C and D of the Canyon Run project, Lot 4. The property owner and
developer, Shapiro Development, recently informed the Town that a portion of each of these
buildings may extend beyond the Building Envelopes established by the approved Nottingham
Station PUD. Since a deviation from the approved PUD can create difficulties in financing,
closing and other critical steps in the project development, the applicant requested an amendment
to the PUD to clarify the boundaries and correct the encroachment, if any. Based on the initial
information provided by the applicant, the amount of encroachment may be up to five feet.
On May 14, 1996, the Town Council passed on first reading Ordinance 96-9, amending the
Nottingham Station PUD. The Commission is now asked to review this ordinance, hold a public
hearing, and then formulate and forward its recommendation to the Council.
PUD Amendment Criteria
Following are the criteria, as set forth in the Avon Municipal Code, for creating or amending a
PUD.
1. Conformity with the Avon Comprehensive Plan goals and
objectives.
The proposed amendment to the building envelopes is generally not in conflict with any of the
Goals and Objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Comprehensive Plan Goal A4 is to "Capitalize on the Eagle river as a focal point for fixture
development." Objectives A and B under this goal are to emphasize the river corridor as a
site for the development of recreational amenities and linkages. A pedestrian path will be
located in Tract C, which is adjacent to the lot. Objective b under this goal is to promote the
orientation of future development along the river corridor to the river as an asset and amenity.
Extending the building envelopes does not appear to compromise these objectives.
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• Goal E2 is to provide an improved pedestrian circulation system throughout the Town, with
objective b, to develop a trail system along the river. The extended building envelope does
not interfere with a soft path being provided.
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 site is located within Subarea 10, the Riverfront District of the Comprehensive Plan. The
plan identifies that the critical design issues are that any development should address visibility
from U.S. 6/24, the preservation and enhancement of the riparian environment along the Eagle
River, and public access along the river. All uses which are located within this district should be
developed to create an attractive appearance from U.S. 6/24, with landscaped setbacks, and
screened parking areas. The character of the river and its associated natural habitat should be
preserved by sensitive site planning, architectural detailing, and appropriate setbacks, colors and
scale of structures, as described further:
• A minimum 30 foot building setback from the river
• Provide a public access easement
• Require development to provide reasonable access through their property to the river
• Require screening or buffering of offensive uses
• Buildings should be oriented to capitalize on the Eagle River as an amenity
• Setback buildings from the river to preserve its natural character
• Limit building heights to 3 to 4 stories. The intent is to establish a scale of development that
is subordinate to the Town Center and compatible with the river environment.
The proposed amendment conforms to these recommendations. All of the proposed building
envelopes remain well outside of the 30 foot setback. A pedestrian path will be provided. A
stairway will also be provided for public access to the river. Given the proposed placement of
the buildings closer to the river, staff suggests that on grade patios and decks be minimized to
provide a more natural appearance near the river.
3. Design compatibility with the immediate environment,
neighborhood, and adjacent properties relative to architectural
design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, character, and
orientation.
The structures are still set back from the river and the wetland vegetation required to be
preserved. The buildings are still oriented toward the river as recommended by the
Comprehensive Plan. While the amendment proposes to site four buildings closer to the river
than the approved envelopes, no building appears to be closer than approximately ten feet from
the 30 foot stream setback. Building F, which is not being amended by this proposal, is already
setback approximately five feet back from the property line and the stream setback. The
proposed envelopes still exceed the minimum stream setback requirements and are no closer to
the river than Building F is on the approved plan.
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4. Uses, activity, and density which provide a compatible, efficient,
and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
Not applicable to this amendment.
5. Identification and mitigation or avoidance of natural and/or
geologic hazards that affect the property upon which the PUD is
proposed.
The buildings will be located outside the 100 year flood plain and the 30 foot setback back from
the mean annual high water mark.
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.
The site plan still preserves a river corridor, natural vegetation and walking path. The applicants
propose amending the building envelopes for four of the nine buildings. Staff recommends that
the amendment be limited to Buildings B, C, and D. Building A should not be located closer to
the river. If need be, it can be shifted to the west to conform to the minimum building
separation.
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.
Not applicable to this amendment.
8. Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to
optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and
function.
The plan will continue to provide a river corridor and views, although the corridor will be
reduced in width adjacent to the four proposed building envelopes.
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.
Not applicable.
10. Adequacy of public services such as sewer, water, schools,
transportation systems, roads, parks, and police and fire protection.
Not applicable.
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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.
Not applicable
Staff Conclusion
The proposed amendment does not compromise the 30 foot stream setback (the "no disturb
limit") or the 100 year flood plain. The amendment corrects technical errors in and more
completely describes Envelopes "A" through "I," and amends the limits and locations of
Envelopes "A" through "D."
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Recommended Motion:
Approve Lot 4, Nottingham Station PUD, with the following conditions:
1. Building Envelopes "A" through "I" be described by metes and bounds on Exhibit "A"
(attached).
2. Building Envelope "A" be amended to exclude the wetlands identified by the wetlands
boundary.
3. The PUD amendment approval is subject to technical corrections by staff, including
verification of the legal descriptions and building envelopes, building heights.
4. Substantial changes to grading and drainage, and placement of ground level decks be
reviewed in accordance with Town design review regulations.
5. Canyon Run LLC shall be responsible for ensuring that this Planned Unit Development, as
amended, complies with all state and federal wetlands and floodplain laws and regulations.
6. All requirements and restrictions contained in Nottingham Station, PUD Amendment No. 2,
Lot 3, of Nottingham Station, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, other than the
amendment to the building envelopes for Buildings B, C and D, and the further description of
building envelopes for Buildings A through I shall remain unaffected by Nottingham Station,
PUD Amendment NO. 3 and shall remain in full force and effect.
7. All conditions and requirements of Nottingham Station PUD Amendment No. 2, A
Resubdivision of Lot 3, Nottingham Station, Town of Avon, Eagle County. Colorado, not
specifically amended hereby shall be carried forward on the PUD' Plan for this Amendment.
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If you have any questions regarding this project or any community development matter, please
call me at 949-4280 (extension 131), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Matzko
Community Development Director
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
❑ Approved as submitted Cd Approved with conditions ❑ Denied
❑ Tabled ❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions (if applicable):
1. Record the PUD and Amendments.
2. Folow the PUD Amendment criteria numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7.
Signe d
Jack Hu Ch
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Sue Railton, Secretaiy
Town of Avon Community Development
PO Box 975, Avon, CO 8162
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