PZC Minutes 1101161
November 1, 2016 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
One Lake Street
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 4:59pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no changes to the published agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts of interest were reported.
V. Major PUD Amendment – Short Term Lodging Use – CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 4, 2016 MEETING
File #: PUD16004
Applicant: Carryn and Bret Burton
Property: Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision / 1060 W. BC Blvd.
Owner: Westgate at Avon LLC
Summary: Application to amend the Westgate PUD to permit short term lodging use as a use by
right, and covert approximately 3,500 square feet from office into a hostel operation.
Applicant has requested a continuance to the December 6, 2016 meeting.
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Minervini moved to continue the public hearing until December 6,
2016. Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
VI. Sign Design – Sun and Ski
File: SGN16010
Legal Description: Tract B-1, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 218 Beaver Creek Place
Applicant/Owner: Town of Avon
Summary: Application for a tenant identification sign at a new retail space in Chapel Square.
Public Comment: None.
Action: Commissioner Bonidy moved to continue the hearing to the November 14, 2016
meeting, pending a Variance to the sign code for size. Commissioner Minervini
seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
VII. Alternative Equivalent Compliance – Fence Design
File: AEC16007
Legal Description: Lot 5, Block 4, Wildirdge / 5774 Wildridge Road East
Applicant/Owner: Jeff Patterson
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Summary: AEC to allow for a three railed fence with metal wire, and find an existing non-
approved fence acceptable.
Public Comment: Rick Kirby spoke stated that the fence as proposed would be more visually appealing
than constructing only one side of the fence with two rails.
Michael Rowe spoke in favor of the fence.
Bill Shirley stated the fence as applied for would not be visually impactful to anyone
other than Mr. Rowe.
Joe Newman objected to the location intruding within the property line, the impact
on wildlife, and to the aesthetics of the fence.
Action: Commissioner Minervini moved to table the application meeting pending further
information to the specific size of fence, delineated through photos or surveys,
especially with regards to property lines. Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the
motion and the motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Major Design & Development Plan / Alternative Equivalent Compliance - Hotel - PUBLIC HEARING
File: MJR16007 / AEC16005
Legal Description: Lot B, Avon Center at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Applicant: Treadstone Development, LLC
Summary: Public Hearing and recommendation to Town Council on a development plan for a
142-unit hotel project. In addition to the hotel, the project includes four (4) units of
whole ownership residential, “micro-retail” units, and recreational facilities for
owners and guests.
Public Comment: Charlie Sherwood spoke in favor of the project and suggested adding a second curb
cut to the building. He suggested adding new uses to any applicable parking study,
and questioned the allocation from Lot A.
Michael Cacioppo asked for clarification of a single point of access for Lot A and Lot B
parking. He stated he was hoping to see more condo units within the project to
address housing.
Steven McDonald of the Lodge at Avon Center spoke to seeing positive change in the
area, and the challenges that the design team faced with this project. His
Action: After the Commission identified a series of design considerations to address,
Commissioner Bonidy moved to continue the hearing until November 14, 2016.
Commissioner Howell seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
IX. Approval of Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2016 Meeting Minutes
Action: Commissioner Barnes moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Howell
seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 6-0 vote, with Commissioner
Minervini abstaining.
X. Approval of PZC Record of Decisions
Alternative Equivalent Compliance for Tree replacement plan on Lot 20, Block 4, Wildridge – October
18, 2016 Meeting.
Action: Commissioner Barnes motioned to approve the record of decision. Commissioner
Howell seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
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XI. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Approved this 14th Day of November, 2016
SIGNED:
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Jim Clancy, Chairperson