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PZC Minutes 102197Record of Proceedings Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes October 21, 1997 Regular Meeting The Regular Meeting of the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Andrew Karow at 6:16 p.m., October 21, 1997, in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, CO 81620. Members Present Mike Dantas Chris Evans Anne Fehlner 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 Additions and Amendments to the Agenda George Harrison requested to add Lot 2, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, replacement of roof material, as item B of the Consent Agenda. Conflicts of Interest Commissioner Railton declared a conflict of interest for Item E of the Final Design Review. Commissioner Dantas declared a conflict of interest for Item E of the Final Design Review. Commissioner Schneider declared a conflict of interest for Item A of the Final Design Review. Commissioner Stanley declared a conflict of interest for Item A of the Final Design Review. Commissioner Evans declared a conflict of interest for Item C of the Final Design Review. j:\p&z\minutes\1 997\1 02197.doc Consent Agenda A. Approval of the October 7, 1997 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes. B. Lot 2, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision — Benchmark Condominiums. Motion Commissioner Railton moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Fehlner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Final Design Review A. Lot 19, Block 4, Subdivision Wildridge—Schneider Residence Project Type: Single Family Residence Property Owner/ Applicant: Michael Schneider Consultant/Architect: J. Scott Designs Address: 5566 Coyote Ridge [Tabled from October 7, 1997 meeting] Motion Commissioner Dantas moved to remove the tabled project and add to the Final Design Review. Commissioner Fehlner seconded the motion. The motion passed with Commissioners Schneider and Stanley abstaining. Discussion Karen Griffith summarized the staff report. She said staff had received the revised site plan late Wednesday afternoon. Staff said the project did not meet the Design Review Guidelines, in that the site was modified to fit the building, and that there were conflicts with the Steep Slope Guidelines. Commissioner Fehlner asked about the two retaining walls depicted on the revised site plans. She said she was concerned about the contour lines, not matching. Ms. Griffith said the grading on the north side of the structure was reduced and that some of the retaining walls were removed. She also stated that since the plans were submitted late, and were in reduced form, staff had not yet completed a technical review of the site grading and drainage. Jeff Scott, project designer, made a brief presentation to the Commission and referred to enlarged copies of the revised site plans. Mr. Scott noted that the lot was pie shaped with a 20% building pad and was zoned duplex, the boulder retaining walls, ranging from one to four feet, were used for landscaping purposes only. Mr. Scott stated that the applicant talked with the Town Engineer on October 6, 1997 regarding the retaining wall in the 10 -foot slope maintenance area and the snow storage easement. Mr. 2 Scott said that Mr. Wood stated "that as long as the walls were on the uphill side of the road, it was not critical". Mr. Scott also stated that the snow storage area was addressed with Norm Wood on November 6, 1997, that Mr. Wood said "this issue did not matter and would be acceptable in the Town's easement". Mr. Scott discussed the building pads and the Steep Slope Guidelines. He said that the Steep Slope Guidelines only referred to building pads over an excess of 20%, that this building was at 20%. He said the foundation was a stepped design and the entire walkout unit on the north side of the house was eliminated. He also said the rear elevation of the lot would be landscaped and agreed to add additional trees to the north side of the lot. Mr. Scott said that all the retaining walls were four feet tall and that the project was within the setback areas. All the retaining structures were used to reduce the site disturbance. Mr. Scott said the Mr. Schneider worked with the adjacent property owners, taking their best interest into consideration. Commissioner Fehlner asked about the foundation, grades, site disturbance, and site compatibility. Mr. Scott said the house was designed for economical purposes. Commissioner Fehlner expressed concern about the project meeting the Design Review Criteria. Commissioner Evans asked if this project was reviewed during Conceptual Review. Ms. Griffith said "no". He suggested that the applicant should have made a presentation during that time. He said the project did not met Design Review Criteria #4. Commissioner Evans expressed concern about the amount of site disturbance on the lot and compatibility with the site. Commissioner Dantas discussed the location of the house on the site, and the site disturbance. Commissioner Railton said she agreed with the comments made by Commissioner Dantas. She said the house should be integrated with the lot. Chairperson Karow commented on Design Review Consideration #1. Ms. Griffith said the staff has not completed a technical review of the project at this time. Commissioner Karow discussed Design Review Criteria #4 and #6. Mr. Scott discussed the driveway design and grades on the lot. He said the project was designed for the views from the lot. Ms. Griffith reiterated that the project did not meet the Design Review Guidelines. She said the Steep Slope Guidelines do apply to this project. She said the degree of the slope for this project was calculated as 21% through a section of the building pad, and there were slopes of 50 to 60 percent on the lower portion of the lot. Commissioner Railton discussed the house, constructed into the hillside. Mr. Scott said the highest cut was 12 feet high. Commissioner Railton said this should not apply to the Steep Slope Guidelines. A motion to approve the project by Commissioner Dantas and seconded by Commissioner Railton failed. A modified motion to approve the project made by Commissioner Dantas and seconded by Commissioner also failed. Motion Commissioner Evans moved to deny approval of the Final Design for a single family home on Lot 19, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, as depicted on the application and plan set dated September 22, 1997, based on findings that the design does not meet design review criteria # 4. Commissioner Fehlner seconded the motion. The motion passed with Commissioners Dantas and Railton opposing, and Commissioners Schneider and Stanley abstaining. B. Town of Avon Roundabouts Project Type: Streetscape / Landscape Master Plan Property Owner: Town of Avon Applicant/Consultant: Mark Donaldson Address: Avon Road Mike Matzko summarized the staff report, stating that this project met all the Design Guidelines. Commissioner Stanley asked what changes were made. Mr. Matzko responded that one example was that the roundabouts were changed to accommodate oversized vehicles (trailers). Commissioner Evans asked about the pedestrian sidewalk and stated concern regarding the pedestrian accessing the middle of the round about located on Benchmark Road. Mr. Matzko stated that while he understood that some Commissioners were concerned about pedestrians in the roundabouts, the design professionals who developed the design had pedestrian and vehicular safety clearly in mind, and had to adhere to certain professional standards in designing the roundabouts. Commissioner Railton asked how many benches were going to be used in the middle o f the round abouts. George Pearce, Architect, said there are 26 benches proposed for this project. Commissioner Dantas asked about the tall trees and discussed the Benchmark roundabout. Commissioner Schneider said he did not have any comments at this time. Chairperson Karow discussed the tall trees, water features, benches and statues. Mr. Pearce said the Commissions comments were addressed. Commissioner Stanley discussed the sidewalks and stated that she was concerned about the pedestrian safety and traffic view corridors. Commissioner Evans stated that the water features was against the water conservation program and was concerned about the pedestrian safety. He discussed the direction of the Town and the Master Plan. Commissioner Evans said he was concerned that the Commissions concerns were not addressed. Mr. Matzko reminded the Commissioners that their role at this point was solely to determine whether the project design conformed t6 the design guidelines, regardless of personal preferences regarding certain project elements. Mark Donaldson, Architect, also addressed Commissioner Evans concerns. He said there were numerous public meetings regarding the round abouts. 4 Mr. Donaldson discussed the landscaping plan. Commissioner Fehlner said she was concerned about cars jumping the curbs while pedestrians were in the roundabouts, particularly during winter. Ms. Fehlner also pointed out that the Commissions comments had been addressed at Town Council meetings. Commissioner Stanley reiterated her concerns regarding pedestrian sidewalks for the Town of Avon. Motion Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve the Final Design of the Roundabouts, as depicted on plan sets dated September 24, 1997. Commissioner Schneider seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. C. Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision - Avon Municipal Complex Building Project Type: Modification of Entryway Property Owner: Town of Avon Government Applicant/Consultant: Mark Donaldson Address: 400 Benchmark Road George Harrison summarized the staff report. He said this project meets all the Design Review Guidelines. Mark Donaldson, Architect, said the Municipal Building needed to address the ADA issues and bring the building up to code. He said the project would make the entrance to this building pedestrian friendly. Glen Ellison, Ellison Designs, discussed the proposed landscape design as outline on page L 1 of the site plan. Commissioner Railton did not comment. Commissioner Fehlner asked about the proposed modification of the building. Mr. Donaldson said the age of the building was a big factor for the repairs and proposed modifications. Commissioner Stanley, Dantas and Schneider did not comment. Chairperson Karow asked about the amount asphalt that would be used. Motion Commissioner Railton moved to approve the proposed remodel for the Avon Municipal Complex Building, Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated October 8, 1997. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion. The motion passed with Commissioner Evans abstaining. 5 D. Lot 105, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision-Rosen/Fowler Duplex Project Type: Residential Duplex Property Owner: Rick Rosen and Marty Fowler Applicant: Rick Rosen Address: 3045 Wildridge Road George Harrison summarized the staff report. He said access to the site was very steep, and the proposed building height measured at 34.5 feet. Chairperson Karow asked if the project meet the Steep Slope Guidelines. Mr. Harrison said "yes". Mr. Renato, applicant, discussed the location of the project on the site. He said the scale of the house was lowered. He presented a color rendering board to the Commissioner. Commissioner's Railton and Dantas did not comment. Commissioner Schneider asked about the site disturbance. Mr. Harrison said the proposed site disturbance measured 16%. Commissioner Stanley asked about the exterior lighting. Mr. Harrison said the fixtures were canister lights. Commissioner Evans asked about the driveway grades. Commissioner Fehlner said the project met all the design review criteria and made no further comments. Chairperson Karow said the project met all the Design Review Criteria. Rick Rosen, applicant, said that an ILC would be provided prior to framing. Mr. Harrison clarified that all standard written conditions for Final Design were incorporated into the project plan sets, and therefore did not appear in the recommended motion. Motion Commissioner Schneider moved to approve the Final Design for a residential duplex for Lot 105, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated October 8, 1997 with the following conditions: 1. Mitigate potential drainage problems to the adjacent southeastern property. 2. The function and serviceability of the fire hydrant is not impacted. 3. ILC to be submitted prior to framing. Commissioner Stanley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. E. Lot 70, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision — KraftANalsh/Tedeschi Duplex Project Type: Building Design Modification Property Owner: Sherin Tedeschi/Dean Kraft/May Walsh Applicant/Consultant: Dean Kraft Address: 5391 Ferret Lane n George Harrison summarized the staff report. He used elevation drawings to describe the proposed modifications to the building. Commissioner Schneider asked if the stain color was previously approved. Mr. Harrison said "yes". Sherin Tedeschi, property owner of the east side, said the decisions to change the house were not brought to her attention. Commissioner Schneider asked for clarification regarding the deck. Commissioner Stanley said staff has made very good recommendations and suggested additional windows on the sides of the garage. She suggested vertical siding instead of horizontal siding. Commissioner Evans said he agreed with staff s recommendations. Discussion followed regarding the roofline over the deck. Commissioner Fehlner said the proposed modifications met all the Design review Guidelines. Commissioner Schneider asked if the building was occupied. Ms. Tedeschi said "no". Chairperson Karow said the proposed building modifications met Design Review Criteria #1, 2, 3 and 5. Commissioner Evans reminded the board of past discussions regarding roof overhangs. A motion was made and died for lack of a second. Motion Commissioner Evans moved to approve proposed design modifications 1, 2 and 3 as listed in the staff report dated October 21, 1997 for Lot 70, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plans set dated October 14, 1997, with the following conditions: 1. Redwood vents be reinstated to the plans. 2. Staff approval required for pair of garage windows for each side of duplex. 3. Commission required approval for proposed design of the trellis integrating with the roof overhangs. Commissioner seconded the motion. The motion passed with Commissioners Railton and Dantas abstaining. Public Hearing None Scheduled Other Business 1. Review of the Planning & Zoning Commission Procedures, Rules and Regulations, approved July 15, 1997. 7 Motion Commissioner Stanley moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Commission Procedures, Rules and Regulations adopted July 15, 1997 with the changes made to the drainage section on page 7. Commissioner Evans seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Phase II for Planning & Zoning Commission Procedures, Rules and Regulations update discussion to start sometime in November. No date was scheduled. 3. Paul Zucker's comments and reviews. A. Mike Matzko and Chairperson Karow committed to meet every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. following a P&Z meeting. B. Chairperson Karow commended Mr. Matzko for a job well done regarding Mr. Zucker's review. 4. The Commission discussed having quarterly joint work sessions with the Town Council, to be coordinated through Mike Matzko and Bill Efting. 5. Discussion and status regarding Buz Reynolds, Jr. temporary dirt storage in Wildridge. Adjourn Commissioner Fehlner moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Evans seconded and the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Donnellon Recording Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes meeting signature page. Mike Dantas Chris Evan Anne Fehlner Andrew Sue Railton Michael Schneider Beth Stanley 6