TY F3 MTST RezoningTown of Avon
Rezoning Staff Report
May 21, 1996 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date May 17, 1996
Legal description Tract Y, Proposed Mountain Star Filing No. 3
Current zoning Open Space, Landscape, Drainage (OLD)
Proposed zoning Industrial and Commercial (IC)
Address Unassigned, Metcalf Road
Introduction
In 1994, the Town of Avon approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment rezoning
to PUD land acquired by the Mountain Star L.L.C. from the United States Forest Service
(USFS). The Tract Y parcel, originally part of the former USFS land, was intentionally excluded
from that rezoning to accommodate a possible future site for a Town of Avon Public Works
facility. That facility was subsequently located at the Swift Gulch location. As a result of this
outcome, the owners of the Tract Y parcel now wish to rezone this parcel from its existing Open
Space, Landscape ,Drainage (OLD) designation to a zoning designation of Industrial and
Commercial (IC).
The Tract Y parcel measures 7.188 acres and is located in the base of a minor drainage basin on
the east side of Metcalf Road across from the existing Vail/Avon Commerche parcel ial Center. The parcel
has over 600 feet of street frontage. The developable portion
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ining areas consisting of steeply sloping hillsides.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendations
The Municipal Code requires that the Commission hold a Public Hearing on this matter. Based
upon the testimony and evidence presented at the hearing and upon an evaluation of the
application in accordance with Section 17.28.080 of the Municipal Code, the Commission then
recommends to the Town Council either to approve, approve with conditions, or deny either in
whole or in part the requested amendment to the Zoning District Map
Criteria for Review, Recommendation and Approval
According to the Town of Avon Municipal Code, Section 1728.080, the following evaluations
shall be made in reviewing applications to amend the zoning designation map:
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1. Is the proposed rezoning justified by changed or changing conditions in the character of the area
proposed to be rezoned?
Development during the past five years (both commercial and residential) has greatly
increased the demand for support commercial and light industrial uses. Land available for
these uses is limited, however. Tract Y is contiguous with the existing IC (Industrial
Commercial) zone district, and includes a reasonable building site.
2. Is the proposed rezoning consistent with the town's Comprehensive Plan?
The Tract Y parcel borders the Comprehensive Plan's Town Subarea # 5, known as the
Metcalf Road Light Industrial District. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area as
appropriate for its Industrial and Commercial zone district designation. Additionally, several
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan seem to support this proposed zone change.
Goal A2 Locate land rises to make the most efficient itse of existing land and
community resources.
(a) Promote the development of ii fill parcels within the Town Core area.
(b) Locate new development within or adjacent to existing developed areas.
Though the Tract Y parcel is not specifically within the Town Core area, it is a viable site for
infill development within the neighboring Metcalf Road Light Industrial District.
Goal 9B2 Enhance the Town's role as a principal, year-round residential and
commercial center in the Tail Lilley.
(a) Provide for increased opportunities for development of service-oriented
commercial and light industrial uses, with proper controls to ensure
compatibility.
Viable sites for development of service-oriented commercial and light industrial uses are
limited in the Upper Eagle and Vail Valleys. Thus, the rezoning of the Tract Y parcel to IC
appears to meet a need for not only the Town, but the region as well.
Goal #G1 Ensure that the high quality, natural environment is preserved and integrated
into the developed areas of'the ToWn.
(a) Ensure that future development will minimize degradation of the
environment, particularly in sensitive natural areas.
(g) Work with the division of Wildlife to minimize impacts oil critical wildlife
habitat, nesting and breeding areas, and migration routes.
As part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) conducted by the Mountain Star L.L.C. for
the above mentioned land exchange with the Forest Service, Tract Y was identified as a
possible site for the Town of Avon to develop "a small public works maintenance area." This
EA was reviewed by both the Division of Wildlife and the USFS.
The above evaluations of the proposed amended zoning designation for the Tract Y parcel
from OLD to IC appear consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Is the proposed use(s) compatible, with the surrounding area or uses?
The proposed industrial and commercial uses for the Tract Y parcel are compatible with the
light industrial uses existing in the surrounding Metcalf Road Light Industrial District.
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4. Are adequate facilities available to serve development for the type and scope suggested by the
proposed zone?
Adequate infrastructure facilities, i.e. utilities and access, exist to serve Tract Y's proposed
uses.
Staff Recommendation
Based upon the above criteria for review, recommendation and approval, staff recommends the
Commission forward to the Town Council a recommendation of approval for the amendment of
the Zoning District Map to rezone Tract Y of the proposed Mountain Star Filing No. 3 from its
current zoning designation of Open Space, Landscape, Drainage (OLD) to a zoning designation
of Industrial and Commercial (IC), with the following condition:
1. The approval of the change in zoning designation be contingent upon recording of a final
subdivision plat for Tract Y.
Recommended Motion
Approve Resolution 96-4 of the Planning & Zoning Commission recommending to the Town
Council of the Town of Avon to approve the amendment of the Zoning District Map to rezone
the Tract Y Parcel of the proposed Mountain Star Filing No. 3 from Open Space, Landscape,
Drainage (OLD) to a Industrial and Commercial (IC), with the following condition:
1. The approval of the change in zoning designation be contingent upon recording of a final
subdivision plat for Tract Y.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
949-4280 (extension 139), or stop by the Community Development Department.
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Planning & Zoning Commission Action
Approved as submitted ❑ Approved with conditions (noted below)
❑ Denied
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn by applicant
Conditions of approval, reasons for tabling or withdrawal of application, or basis for denial (refer
to code or guidelines by number):
Signed:
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Jack Hunn, air
Attest:
Date
Sue Railton. Secretan
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