PZC Minutes 1114161
Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 14, 2016 Meeting
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:03 pm.
II. Roll Call
Commissioner Barnes was absent from the meeting.
III. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts of interests were divulged.
V. Sign Code Variance & Sign Design – Sun and Ski
File: SGN16010 & SGN16011
Legal Description: Tract B-1, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek / 218 Beaver Creek Place
Applicant/Owner: Town of Avon
Summary: An application for a sign code variance and tenant identification sign at a new retail
space in Chapel Square. Continued from November 1, 2016 meeting.
Action: Commissioner Howell made a motion to approve Case #SGN16011 with the following
findings:
1. With a large storefront size, the circumstances of this site are generally not applicable
to other sites in the vicinity and therefore do not constitute a special privilege.
2. The variance is warranted because strict interpretation of the sign code maximum
square footage would result in difficulty inconsistent with the objectives of the Sign
Code.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 5-0 vote,
with Commissioner Bonidy absent.
Commissioner Howell motioned to approve Case #SGN16010 with the following
findings:
1) The design application was reviewed in conformance with Section 15.28, Sign Code,
and found to be consistent with the requirements.
2) The sign materials are of high quality and the style is supported by the Sign Code, which
encourages interior lit, individual Plexiglas-faces letters, or three dimensional individual
letters (15.28.060(c)).
3) Sign lighting is not directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles (15.28.060(g)).
Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion and the motion passed 5- 0 with
Commissioner Bonidy absent.
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VI. 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. Continued Public Hearing from November 1, 2016 meeting.
Public Comments: None.
Action: Commissioner Bonidy motioned to recommend approval to Town Council MJR16007
and AEC16005 applications with the following Findings and Conditions:
MJR16007
Findings:
1. The Development Plan and Design review criteria in AMC §7.16.080(5), and §7.16.090(f)
respectively, have been considered by PZC and the Application is found to be either in strict
conformance with the criteria or otherwise fulfilled with an alternative design that meets the
requirements of AEC approval;
2. The Application is in conformance with AMC §7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map,
§7.24, Use Regulations, and §7.28, Development Standards;
3. The Lighting Plan and all proposed exterior lighting is in conformance with AMC §15.30,
Outdoor Lighting Standards.
4. The Application implements the general land use goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan including the Land Use Map designations, and planning principles of the
Town Center West District.
5. Pursuant to AMC §7.04.090(b), strict compliance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan, and
sub-area plans, is not required due to the following:
a. The development application is consistent with the general goals and intent of the
Avon Comprehensive Plan taking into consideration the unique circumstances of
the property, market conditions, and the current needs of the community;
b. Strict compliance with some provisions of the Avon Comprehensive Plan,
particularly the West Town Center Investment Plan, is not practical; and,
c. The procedures for amending the Avon Comprehensive Plan are not beneficial as
applied to the development application for the purpose of promoting public
involvement, community planning, or adopting or clarifying the precedence of this
land use decision.
MJR16007
Conditions:
1. Prior to review by the Avon Town Council, a Parking Management Plan will be submitted,
with concurrence of neighboring properties.
2. All potential exterior signage must be approved by the PZC with a Master Sign Program
application submitted by the property owner;
3. Stone siding will be removed from second floor, and replaced with stucco.
4. Stone siding to complete all first floor locations of both buildings, including support columns
for elevated pedestrian bridge.
5. Grey cedar will wrap around the East and West corners to meet the rust panels on 2 nd, 3rd and
4th floors of east elevation and 3rd and 4th floors on west elevation.
6. Floor line to be removed from 4th level of condominium tower and west elevation.
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7. Floor lines to be removed from 2nd, 3rd and 4th levels.
8. An on-site mockup will be constructed for final approval of materials and colors. The scale
and design of the mockup will be reviewed by PZC, as well as final approval once
constructed;
9. Prior to building permit, the following items will be addressed:
a. A snow shed management plan will be provided to Staff and approved by the
Building Official;
b. Design details addressed in the October 19, 2016 letter from Eagle River Fire
Protection.
AEC16005
Findings:
1. Reduced building height, varying building materials, and articulation (vertical and horizontal) achieve the
intent of the building stepping requirements to the same or better degree than strict compliance.
2. The design alternatives contained in the Major Development Plan application meet the intent of the subject
design and development standards to the same or better degree than the subject standard; and
3. The AEC and proposed design imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through
compliance with the specific requirements of the Development Code.
Commissioner Hardy seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
VII. Sign Design – Joint Public Safety Building
File: SGN16008
Application Type: Master Sign Program
Legal Description: Lot 1B, Buck Creek / 60 Buck Creek Road
Applicant/Owner: Town of Avon
Summary: Application for a Master Sign Program for freestanding directional and building
identification signage. Tabled at October 18, 2016 meeting.
Action: Commissioner Hardy motioned to approve the application with the following
findings:
1) The MSP amendment was reviewed in accordance with AMC §15.28.080(16), Sign
Programs, and found to be in general conformance with the recommendations and
requirements of the Sign Code;
2) The design of the proposed MSP complies with the review criteria set forth in
§15.28.070, Design Review Criteria, of the Avon Municipal Code;
3) The sign quantity and square footage is warranted based on the uses, the frontages,
and orientation of the building;
4) The proposed MSP is compatible with the site and provides consistent quality and
aesthetics to other improvements of the joint Police/ Fire project.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howell and the motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Work Session – Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Summary: PZC Reviewed Pages 5-35 of the revised strikethrough and gave Staff direction for
future changes.
IX. Approval of Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2016 Meeting Minutes
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Action: Commissioner Minervini moved to approve the meeting minutes. Commissioner
Howell seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
X. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm.
Approved this 6th Day of December, 2016
SIGNED:
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Jim Clancy, Chairperson