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PZC Packet 0917191 Agenda posted on Friday, September 13, 2019 at the following public places within the Town of Avon: -Avon Municipal Building, Avon Recreation Center, Avon Public Library, Town of Avon Website www.avon.org Please call 970-748-4023 for questions. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 17, 2019 100 Mikaela Way – Avon Municipal Building If you require special accommodation, please contact us in advance and we will assist you. You may call David McWilliams at 970- 748-4023 or email cmcwilliams@avon.org for special requests. I. Call to Order – 5:00pm II. Roll Call III. Conflicts of Interest IV. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda V. Minor PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension – CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING – 42 Riverfront Lane File: PUD19002 & VPR19001 Applicant: Points of Colorado, Inc. Property: Lot 1, Riverfront Subdivision Summary: PUD Amendment to permit modified building locations and building height. A vested rights extension is concurrently being sought for future projects beyond March 2021, extending to March 2024 for ‘phase one’ and March 2025 for ‘phase two’. VI. Major Development Plan – Wildridge Road East – PUBLIC HEARING File: MJR19004 Applicant: Bobby Ladd with RAL Architects Property: Lot 38B, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Summary: Application for a new single-family house. VII. Major Development Plan – Walking Mountains Lane – PUBLIC HEARING File: MJR19005 Applicant: Brian Sipes Property: Lot 2A, Buck Creek Subdivision Summary: Application for three dorm-style structures. VIII. Minor Development Plan – Nottingham Fit Court Fence and Landscaping – PUBLIC HEARING File: MNR19026 Applicant: Town of Avon Property: Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Summary: Application for an enclosure fence around the new fit court in Nottingham Park. IX. Consent Agenda A – PZC Meeting Minutes – September 3, 2019 B – Record of Decisions: i. AEC19006, Lot 53A, Block 3, Wildridge Roof Pitch ii. AEC19005 & MNR19018, Lot 65, Block 1, Wildridge Fence X. Adjourn PZC Record of Decision: #AEC19006 Page 1 of 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION DATE OF DECISION: September 17, 2019 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Alternative Equivalent Compliance PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 53A, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision / 4691 North Point Unit A FILE NUMBER: AEC19004 APPLICANT: Bobby Ladd CASE #AEC19006 This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.120(b): DECISION: Approval of the application with the following findings: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance; 2. The AEC achieves the intent of the roof design standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 3. The AEC achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the roof design standards; 4. The AEC results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the roof design standards and results in less impact (reflectivity) on an adjacent non-conforming window by utilizing shake shingles as opposed to metal roofing; 5. The AEC imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of the Avon Development Code; and 6. The roof pitch measures 3.25:12. THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED: BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ PZC Chairperson PZC Record of Decision: #AEC19005 & MNR19018 Page 1 of 2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION DATE OF DECISION: September 3, 2019 TYPE OF APPLICATION: Alternative Equivalent Compliance & Minor Development Plan PROPERTY LOCATION: Lot 65, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision / 2345 Fox Lane FILE NUMBER: AEC19005 & MNR19018 APPLICANT: Ben Usatch CASE #AEC19005 This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.120(b): DECISION: Approval of the application with the following findings and conditions: FINDINGS: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance, and §7.16.080(f), Development Plan. 2. The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 3. The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 4. The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the subject standard; and 5. The proposed alternative does not impose greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of the Code. CONDITIONS 1. The height of the fence shall be lowered to 4 (four) feet and the modification shall only include 2 (two) horizonal rails, not including bottom rail; and 2. All modifications shall be performed by November 2, 2019. CASE #MNR19018 This Record of Decision is made in accordance with the Avon Development Code (“Development Code”) §7.16.080(c): DECISION: Approval of the development plan with the following findings: FINDINGS: 1. The application is complete; 2. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 3. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. No extra demand for public services is made by the application; and PZC Record of Decision: #AEC19005 & MNR19018 Page 2 of 2 6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community. THESE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION ARE HEREBY APPROVED: BY:______________________________________ DATE: ___________________ PZC Chairperson 1 Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 3, 2019 I. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 5:03pm by Chairperson Hardy. II. Roll Call – All Commissioners were present except for Commissioner Barnes, who arrived during Item VI. III. Conflicts of Interest - Employment status disclosure by Commissioner Hardy, who is now working for Zehren and Associates. Action: Commissioner Nusbaum motioned to find no conflict of interest with Commissioner Hardy. Commissioner Howell seconded the motion and it passed with a 4-0 vote; Commissioner Hardy and Commissioner Smith abstained. Action: Commissioner Hardy and Commissioner Smith had conflicts of interest with Item V due to employment with the same firm as applicant’s representative, and therefore did not participate. IV. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda - None V. Minor PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension – PUBLIC HEARING – 42 Riverfront Lane File: PUD19002 & VPR19001 Applicant: Points of Colorado, Inc. Property: Lot 1, Riverfront Subdivision Summary: PUD Amendment to permit modified building locations and building height. A vested rights extension is concurrently being sought for future projects beyond March 2021, extending to March 2024 for ‘phase one’ and March 2025 for ‘phase two’. Public Comment: None Action: Commissioner Howell motioned to continue the public hearing until the September 17, 2019 PZC meeting. Commissioner Nusbaum seconded the motion and it carried with a 4-0 vote. VI. Alternative Equivalent Compliance– PUBLIC HEARING – 4691 North Point #A File: AEC19006 Applicant: Bobby Ladd, RAL Architects Property: Lot 53A, Block 3, Wildridge Summary: Application to modify an approved Minor Development Plan (#MNR18038) for a roof material, from metal to shingle, which requires an AEC due to roof pitch of less than 4:12. Public Comment: None. Action: Commissioner Golembiewski moved to approve case AEC19006 with the following findings: 2 Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review, and §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance; 2. The AEC achieves the intent of the roof design standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 3. The AEC achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the roof design standards; 4. The AEC results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the roof design standards and results in less impact (reflectivity) on an adjacent non-conforming window by utilizing shake shingles as opposed to metal roofing; 5. The AEC imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of the Avon Development Code. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith. The motion was discussed. Commissioner Golembiewski added another finding: 6. The roof pitch measures 3.25:12. Commissioner Smith agreed with the condition. The motion passed with all Commissioners in favor and a 7-0 vote. VII. Alternative Equivalent Compliance and Minor Development Application – PUBLIC HEARING – 2345 Fox Lane File: MNR19018 & AEC19005 Applicant: Ben Usatch Property: Lot 65 Block 1 Wildridge Subdivision Summary: Application to approve an already constructed fence that requires an AEC due to height, materials, and form. Public Comment: None. Action on AEC19005: Commissioner Nusbaum moved to approve with the following findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.120, Alternative Equivalent Compliance, and §7.16.080(f), Development Plan. 2. The proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 3. The proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard; 4. The proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the subject standard; and 5. The proposed alternative does not impose greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of the Code. 3 Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Conditions: 1. The height of the fence shall be lowered to 4 (four) feet and the modification shall only include 2 (two) horizonal rails, not including bottom rail; and 2. All modifications shall be performed by November 2, 2019. Commissioner Golembiewski seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-3 vote. Action on MNR19018: Commissioner Barnes moved to approve with the following findings: 1. The application is complete; 2. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 3. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. No extra demand for public services is made by the application; and 6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community. Commissioner Nusbaum seconded the motion and it passed with a 6-1 vote. VIII. Consent Agenda A – PZC Meeting Minutes: August 20, 2019 B – Record of Decision: REZ19001, Rezoning of Lot 16, Block 2, BMBC/420 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. Action: Commissioner Barnes motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Nusbaum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. IX. Other Business A – Upcoming Joint Session with Town Council i. Tract N and Tract O, Wildridge Community Housing Application(s) ii. Code Amendments B – IC Zone District Update X. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm. Approved this 17th Day of September 2019 SIGNED: ___________________________________________ Chairperson Page 1 of 1 MEMORANDUM To: Planning and Zoning Commission From: Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director Meeting Date: September 17, 2019 Topic: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING – 42 RIVERFRONT LANE VESTED RIGHTS EXTENSION & MINOR PUD AMENDMENT These two land use applications and the corresponding public hearings were continued from the September 3, 2019 meeting at the applicant’s request. The packet materials are included behind this memorandum for the consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission for the September 17, 2019 hearing. Staff encourages the Planning and Zoning Commission to visit the property in advance of the meeting. September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 1 Staff Report Minor PUD Amendment Vested Property Rights Extension September 3, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting File #PUD19002 & #VPR19001 Legal description Lots 1, Riverfront Subdivision Address 0042 Riverfront Lane Prepared By Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director Introduction Points of Colorado, Inc. (“the Applicant”), is requesting a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment and Vested Property Rights Extension (collectively “the Application”) to allow greater flexibility for a future phased project on Lot 1, Riverfront PUD and Subdivision (“the Property”). The Riverfront PUD Development Plan, the governing zoning document, entitles the Property with two separate buildings on the property. The Application proposes the following amendments thereto: • Removal of building footprint stipulations and resultant building massing requirements • Ability to construct aerial encroachments into the 10’ road setback • Architectural Guideline changes for retaining walls, massing approaching the river, and overhangs • Modification to building height for areas within 50’ of the south property line The Vested Property Rights are currently slated to expire on March 18, 2021. With a phased project contemplated, the prospective owners of the Property are requesting an extension to March 18, 2024 for a first phase, and March 18, 2025 for the second and final phase. All of the details of the Application are included as: Exhibit A – Riverfront Village Narrative, Exhibit B – Cover Letter for Vested Rights Extension, and Exhibit C – Riverfront Subdivision PUD Development Plan. Process Minor PUD Amendment This request is processed under §7.16.060(h), Amendments to a Final PUD, AMC. Subsection (1)(ii), sets forth criteria for a Minor Amendment, while subsection (2)(ii) sets forth the review procedures for the same process. According the Avon Development Code, a proposed PUD amendment is considered minor if it meets the following criteria for decision and has been determined as such by the Director: (A) The PUD amendment does not increase density, increase the amount of nonresidential land use or significantly alter any approved building scale and mass of development. (B) The PUD amendment does not change the character of the development and maintains the intent and integrity of the PUD. (C) The PUD amendment does not result in a net decrease in the amount of open space or result in a change in character of any of the open space proposed within the PUD. The application, as submitted, meets the criteria for a Minor Amendment. The review procedures require a public hearing with the PZC. Council will make the final decision after another public hearing and action on an Ordinance for approval, or denial by motion and vote. September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 2 Vested Property Rights Landowners may request extensions of vested property rights by submitting an application at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the vested property rights. Public hearings are required by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. Action is by ordinance of the Town Council. Public Notification In compliance with the Public Hearing and noticing requirements, this report verifies that mailed notice was provided to property owners within 300’ of the property on August 21, 2019. Additionally, a notice was published in the Vail Daily on August 23, 2019. Certification of these requirements can be obtained from the office of Community Development. PUD Amendment Review Criteria Pursuant to §7.16.060(e)(4), Review Criteria, AMC, the PZC shall consider the following criteria when forming the basis of a recommendation: (i) The PUD addresses a unique situation, confers a substantial benefit to the Town, and/or incorporates creative site design such that it achieves the purposes of this Development Code and represents an improvement in quality over what could have been accomplished through strict application of the otherwise applicable district or development standards. Such improvements in quality may include, but are not limited to: improvements in open space provision and access; environmental protection; tree/vegetation preservation; efficient provision of streets, roads, and other utilities and services; or increased choice of living and housing environments. Staff Response: The stated purposes of §7.04, Development Code, AMC, and §7.16.060, PUD, AMC, includes statements regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan; regulating intensity of use; avoiding increased demands on public services and facilities; and providing for compatibility with the surrounding area, among other statements. The Application and amendments would preserve the environmental resources of the river and result in more flexibility with the form of future development. Open space provisions, access, preservation of the river corridor, trails, and sidewalks are established and unaffected with this amendment. Other development standards would remain intact (i.e. allowed uses, special review uses, parking). The Application advances many Comprehensive Plan policies, along with subsections (n) from the Purpose Statement of the Development Code. When the Riverfront PUD was established, Lot 1 was designed at a conceptual level for a timeshare development. It is highly unlikely that timeshare use would be pursued with a new development team, thus new housing choices could be created by a different project type with a variety of unit sizes. As noted in the applicant’s narrative, the density will be less than the currently approved development. The current approval for Lot 1 comprises 101 timeshare units, each with the ability to lock off a separate accommodation unit. Lastly, the removal of the building footprint requirements would by its nature afford a more creative site design that can adapt to the current conditions and tie into the Westin Hotel, adjacent streetscape, and riverfront path connection. (ii) The PUD rezoning will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; Staff Response: Staff finds no detrimental effects on the public health, safety and/or welfare of the Town, its residents, or guests. September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 3 (iii) The PUD rezoning is consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan, the purposes of this Development Code, and the eligibility criteria outlined in §7.16.060(b); Staff Response: The proposed PUD amendment is part of an established PUD, and is therefore not subject to the eligibility criteria or Public Benefit requirements outlined in §7.16.060(b). Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan is required, and analysis is provided below. The Comprehensive Plan includes this property within District 2: The Riverfront District. The Riverfront District encompasses all property surrounding the Eagle river along the entire length of Town. The planning principals for The Riverfront District speak heavily to connectivity and respecting the river environment. All of the planning principles are included herein, with bolded principles that relate specifically to this Application. • Improve and enhance connections to the linear park along the river, the Eagle Valley Trail, Town Center, Beaver Creek, and Nottingham Park. • Seek easements where appropriate for river access. • Limit access to the Eagle River to strategic locations for overall riparian health. • Provide transit connections between Town Center and Riverfront District. • Add sidewalks and landscaping along roads. • Orient buildings to capitalize on the Eagle River as an amenity. Use sensitive site planning, architectural detailing, articulation, and appropriate setbacks, color, screening, and scale of structure to preserve the character of the river and its associated natural habitat. • Limit building height to a scale that is subordinate to Town Center and compatible with the river environment. Buildings should be designed to step down in height as they near the river and in response to the natural topography. • Adhere to the Eagle River Watershed Management Plan for river setbacks and best practices for development in proximity to the river. • Locate parking areas and building services away from the river and reduce their impact on the river corridor. • Plant indigenous trees and shrubs to screen existing large residential buildings along U.S. Highway 6 and provide landforms and landscaping between residences and U.S. Highway 6. • Minimize the loss of trees and impact to the riparian area while achieving urban design goals. • Develop a vibrant mix of uses consisting of bed-base development, commercial development, recreation, and open space along the river in the area closest to Town Center. • Examine the potential to develop pedestrian and bicycle connections between Stonebridge Drive and the Village at Avon District. September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 4 A previous amendment in 2017 provided for an easement and another riverfront path connection to the regional bike trail. Buildings would be sited to protect the river by maintaining the 75’ riparian setback, and stepping down when approaching the river side of the development. It is expected that future development will be at a lower overall scale compared to the existing development plan approvals. The following Goals and Policies from the Comprehensive Plan are reinforced by this application: Policy A.1.4: Encourage development that is consistent with the overall Built Form according to the Built Form Diagram (page 8 of the Comprehensive Plan). Policy B.1.2: Focus lodging and guest accommodation in the Town Center. Goal B.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offer a range of housing options, diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high quality civic and recreational facilities that work in concert to strengthen Avon’s identity as both a year-round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic center. Goal C.1: Ensure that development is compatible with existing and planned adjacent development and contributes to Avon’s community image and character. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain resort community. (iv) Facilities and services (including roads and transportation, water, gas, electric, police and fire protection, and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; Staff Response: This PUD amendment does not change the demands or ability of future development to be served by existing installed or planned facilities and services. (v) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated; Staff Response: When compared to the existing zoning, the proposed Minor PUD Amendment will not result in any adverse impacts upon the natural environment, wildlife, vegetation, noise, or air. The site was platted and graded out during the formation of the Riverfront PUD and Subdivision in 2006- 2007. Since that time, it has been used occasionally for overflow or event parking. It is expected that the entire site would be disturbed for construction, and storm water management must be tied into the existing systems in place. The Planning and Zoning Commission must consider the 6’ encroachment request into the platted 10’ roadway easement bordering Riverfront Lane. This type of aerial encroachment is akin to the allowance for projections of balconies and roof overhangs into the 75’ river setback, however, the context of aerial encroachments adjacent to the Riverfront sidewalk and road must be reviewed carefully given the possible height of building(s), and is concerning to staff. (vi) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract; and September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 5 Staff Response: No impacts exceeding those expected with the current development plan approval would be experienced. Impacts are generally contained within the property and would be mitigated accordingly. (vii) Future uses on the subject tract will be compatible in scale with uses or potential future uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract. Staff Response: The future uses on the subject tracts would remain residential/resort and consistent with other properties in the vicinity. The scale and density of development is retained with existing setbacks and overall dwelling unit range for the subdivision. Vested Rights Extension Guidelines Pursuant to §7.16.140(e)(2), Duration of Vested Right, AMC, the following criteria shall be considered when determining whether to grant vested property rights extensions. (i) The size and phasing of the development, specifically, but not limited to, whether the development can be reasonably completed within the vested rights period; (ii) Economic cycles and specifically but not limited to resort community economic cycles, regional and state economic cycles and national economic cycles; (iii) Market conditions and specifically but not limited to absorption rates for leasing and sales of similar development projects; (iv) Compliance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other community planning documents; (iv) Proposed public amenities and benefits that enhance the project and the overall attractiveness of the Avon community, including the degree to which such public amenities and benefits are defined in terms of design, timeframe and phasing with development; (v) Projected public financial benefits or costs estimated to be caused by the development project, including the timeframe for realization by the Town or other public entities and potential costs for operation and maintenance of any new public amenities or infrastructure dedicated to the Town or other public entities; (vi) The breadth and scope of the requested vested property right, including but not limited to the extent to which such vested property right restricts the Town's ability to apply future legislatively adopted fees and regulations for the purpose of providing public infrastructure, public services and public facilities and for the purpose of meeting evolving community needs; (vii) The terms of any existing site-specific development plans with development agreements for the applicant's property that specify the duration of vested property rights; (ix) Any proposed modifications to previously approved vested property rights to address changed conditions within the Avon community, compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and other community planning documents or performance of previously approved site-specific development plans; and (x) Any other factors deemed relevant by the Council when determining to grant a vested property right for a period greater than three (3) years. September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 6 Staff Response: Absorption rates, and the ability to design and phase a project on this property are real and valid considerations for PZC. The request for an addition one year of vested rights for a second phase of a phased project is commensurate to an elongated schedule for completion and appears to be reasonable in this case. Recommended Motions PUD Amendment “I move to recommend that the Avon Town Council approve Case #PUD19002, an application for a Minor PUD Amendment for Lot 1 Riverfront PUD, citing the following findings: 1. The application meets the eligibility requirements for a Minor PUD Amendment by not increasing density, increasing the amount of nonresidential land use, or significantly altering any approved building scale or mass of development; 2. The application is complete; 3. The application provides sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. There is no extra demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity by the Application; 6. The PUD Amendment does not substantively change the character of the development and maintains the intent and integrity of the Riverfront PUD which consists of common development standards and architectural theme established in the design guidelines; and 7. The application is in conformance with AMC §7.16.060(e)(4), Review Criteria, and compared to the underlying zoning, the Minor PUD Amendment is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment.” Vested Property Rights Extension “I move to recommend that the Avon Town Council approve Case #VPR19001, a Vested Rights Extension for Lot 1 Riverfront PUD, citing the following findings: 1. The application was submitted in a timely fashion at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the vested property rights; 2. The application is complete; 3. The application provides sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria in AMC §7.16.140(e)(2), Duration of Vested Right; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. There is no extra demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity by the Application; 6. Economic cycles of our resort economy coupled with absorptions rates for sales of similar development projects in our region warrant the extension of vested rights; and 7. AMC §7.16.140(e)(4) allows for separate vesting periods for a multi-phase development plan. Optional Motions in the Negative PUD Amendment “I move to recommend that the Avon Town Council approve Case #PUD19002, an application for a Minor PUD Amendment for Lot 1 Riverfront PUD, citing the following findings: September 3, 2019 PZC Meeting – Lot 1 Riverfront PUD 7 1. The application meets the eligibility requirements for a Minor PUD Amendment by not increasing density, increasing the amount of nonresidential land use, or significantly altering any approved building scale or mass of the development; 2. The application is complete; 3. The application provides sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that the application fails to comply with the relevant review criteria; and 4. The application is not in compliance with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. The PUD Amendment changes the character of the Riverfront PUD.” Vested Property Rights Extension “I move to recommend that the Avon Town Council deny Case #VPR19001, an application for Vested Rights Extension for Lot 1 Riverfront PUD, citing the following findings: 1. The Application was submitted in a timely fashion at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of the vested property rights; 2. The application is complete; 3. The application provides sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that the application does not comply with the relevant considerations; and 4. The application does not demonstrate compliance with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan.” Attachments A: Narrative from East West Partners & Letter from Points of Colorado, Inc. B: Riverfront Subdivision, Amendment to PUD Development Plan for Lot 1 RIVERFRONT VILLAGE Minor PUD Amendment Minor PUD Amendment Submitted: Lot 1 | Riverfront Village PUD August 5, 2019 FOR TOA REVIEW ATTACHMENT A 2 | Page A. INTRODUCTION The applicant and owner Points of Colorado, Inc. is hereby requesting a Minor PUD Amendment to amend Lot 1 of the Riverfront PUD and Subdivision. As represented in Exhibit B to Ordinance 17-16 (see Sheet 3 of 3 below) the PUD Development Plan currently in effect identifies specific building footprints for Lot 1. The specific development plan and density represented is no longer valid. The goal of the request is to amend the exhibit to remove the specific building footprints in order to provide greater flexibility in site design. In addition, the minor PUD amendment proposes the density for Lot 1 to be lowered to a range of 60 to 100 units, where previously a density of close to 100 units was targeted for Lot 1. This maintains the density in the current PUD for Lot 1 while allowing flexibility for a reduced density of units and different configuration upon the site to be determined during the development plan design and review process. These updates in the PUD will allow the development to adapt to site and market conditions. Sheet 3 of 3 of Riverfront Subdivision – Exhibit B to Ordinance 17-16 *Note specific building outlines and footprints that are included in the development plan for Lot 1. These outlines are proposed to be removed from Lot 1 by this minor PUD amendment application. ATTACHMENT A 3 | Page Specifically, the applicant is requesting the Town of Avon to remove Sheet 3 of Exhibit B of the PUD Development Plan and replace with an updated exhibit showing a sub-division plan with no specific building footprints upon Lot 1 (reference figure A). In addition, an enlargement plan of just Lot 1 is included with the amendment as new Sheet 4, showing all existing easements and setbacks in Lot 1 maintained per the original PUD (reference figure B). Figure A. New Sheet 3 of Exhibit B for Lot 1 PUD Development Plan showing building footprints on Lot 1 removed. Figure B. New Sheet 4 of Exhibit B Lot 1 PUD Development Plan showing Lot 1 with PUD setbacks and easements. ATTACHMENT A 4 | Page The applicant is also requesting minor amendments to Sheets 1 and 2 of Exhibit B, consisting of re- defining the minimum building setback along the southern boundary of Lot 1, the allowance for a 6’ encroachment for balconies and eaves into the 10’ road right-of-way setback, adjustment to Lot 1 height limitation in the Land Use Table, and a minor revision to language in the design standards, specifically to site and architectural guidelines that apply to Lot 1 exclusively. Minor amendment to General Notes of Sheet 1 - Item 2a and 2c: In reference to item 2a of the General Notes, the current language identifies the minimum building setback for the southern portion of Lot 1; as the Northern Boundary of Tract “A” or 75’ from the Mean Annual High-Water Mark. The applicant is proposing that the minimum setback from the river on Lot 1 coincide with the northern boundary of the utility, path, and drainage easement located along the southern boundary of Lot 1, because this easement line is essentially the de facto setback. This proposed setback is more restrictive than what the current language describes and will ensure ample space between the development, pedestrian path, and the river. The applicant is proposing the following language for item 2a. “River: all buildings shall be setback the more restrictive of i) seventy-five feet (75') from the Mean Annual High Water Mark or ii) the northern boundary line of Tract "A". Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lot 1's minimum setback shall be the northern boundary line of the utility, path, and drainage easement located along the southern boundary line of Lot 1. Encroachments for porches/decks/overhangs/eaves are permissible subject to design review and easement grantees approval as to specific locations and dimensions.” In reference to item 2c of the General Notes, the current language allows for 3’ aerial encroachments into the 10’ minimum building setback from road rights-of-way, but only for the northwest wing of Building F, which is currently the Westin Hotel. The applicant would like to allow for 6’ aerial encroachments of eaves and balconies into the right-of-way building setback on Lot 1. This will allow the applicant to maximize the useable building area within the lot and provide design flexibility that will translate into a more interesting roof design and building façade. The applicant is proposing the following language for item 2c. “Right -of -way: Buildings shall have a minimum setback of ten feet (10') from road rights-of -way. Subterranean encroachments shall be permitted into this setback. Aerial encroachments (such as balconies and eaves) of up to six feet (6') shall be permitted into this setback for all buildings located on Lot 1.” Minor amendment of Land Use Table, Lot 1 Height Limitations: The applicant is proposing eliminating reference to buildings ‘G’ and ‘H’ in the portion of the table addressing height limitations for Lot 1, and in keeping with the elimination of specific building footprints for buildings G and H in Sheet 1 of the Exhibit B. The applicant is proposing the following language to replace the prior language: “105’ maximum height limitation, except areas of the lot falling within 50’ from the southern boundary, where a maximum height of 55’ will apply.” This new language addresses the prior height limitation along the southern edge of the project where Building ‘H’ was previously proposed along the majority of the southern frontage of Lot 1 and the Eagle River open space and recreation corridor. The current development concepts for Lot 1 contemplate a greater opening to the River, with less massing along the southern edge of Lot 1 than the original design of Building H, which was contemplated to be 45’ maximum height. The proposed maximum height of 55’ within the first 50’ of the lot along its southern boundary, will ensure the River corridor is maintained, while allowing the development to take advantage of the river frontage in a manner that is in scale and compatible with surrounding development and the adjacent recreation path connection. ATTACHMENT A 5 | Page Only small portions of new buildings are contemplated to be within 50’ of the southern boundaries, and these minor protrusions are anticipated to be no greater than 3 to 4 stories, within the proposed 55’ height limit for this zone. Minor amendment of Architectural Guidelines: The following amendment to PUD Design Standards Section II. Site and Village Guidelines, C. Site, Materials and Colors, 2. Site Walls, and Section IIIA. Architectural Design Guidelines, A. Building Form and Massing items 2 and 7 are proposed to apply to Lot 1 only, to introduce more flexibility in the architectural expression of the future development and use of natural materials: (reference bold italicized text for new proposed text additions and or strike-out and deletions). Section II. Site and Village Guidelines, C. Site, Materials and Colors, 2. Site Walls, a): Site walls shall make use of more contemporary materials such as colored concrete masonry, stained concrete, board-formed concrete, and similar materials, in colors complementary to the site and its buildings. Site walls shall relate to plaza materials and building bases to help visually merge the ground plane around the site. Boulder walls shall be permitted in those areas where walls transition the project to natural and surrounding grades and shall require the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission during design and development plan review. Section IIIA. Architectural Design Guidelines, A. Building Form and Massing Item 2 Smaller masses, such as portions of the building or elements such as porte-cocheres, etc., will be used to break up the apparent size of larger building forms. Smaller masses positioned in front of large masses will be used to reduce the visual dominance of the larger forms, with particular emphasis in stepping back building height, bulk, and mass in the areas of Lots that are located along the river corridor and recreation path interface. Section IIIA. Architectural Design Guidelines, A. Building Form and Massing Item 7 Given the modern alpine character of the architecture at Riverfront Village, relatively small roof overhangs are encouraged for buildings on Lots 1, which are visually and compositionally related to the Hotel. At these locations the minimum roof overhang permitted shall be six inches. At other locations within Riverfront Village the minimum roof overhang shall be 24 inches for primary roofs and 12 inches at secondary dormers. Aside from the items requested in this Minor PUD Amendment, all other aspects of the current PUD remain un-altered and in effect for all Lots that are part of the PUD. The overall property is 1.7 acres and is surrounded by the Eagle River to the south, Riverfront Lane to the north, Avon Road to the east and the Westin Riverfront Hotel to the west. The Eagle Valley Regional Trail and the Riverfront park that border the site to the south are part of the program of amenities and public benefits that have been implemented as part of the Riverfront PUD. The proposed Minor PUD amendment respects setbacks and easements established by the original PUD in 2006 and recorded amendment in 2017. The PUD amendment proposes only to remove specific building footprints previously assigned to Lot 1. There are no proposed changes in allowed uses or density for the ATTACHMENT A 6 | Page Riverfront PUD as part of this amendment. A range of density from 60 to 100 units is requested to provide greater flexibility for the development to adjust to market conditions. Preliminary development concepts will be shared with the Town during the minor PUD amendment review demonstrating the intended development plan consistent with the requested PUD amendment. The remainder of this narrative provides an evaluation of the proposed Minor PUD amendment against the criteria for review as set forth by the Town, as well as an analysis of compliance against the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and Development Code. B. CRITERIA FOR REVIEW Section 7.16.060. (e)(4) establishes the criteria for review of a PUD amendment. Section 7.16.060(e)(4) states: Review Criteria. The PZC and Town Council shall consider the following criteria as the basis for a recommendation or decision to rezone a property to PUD Overlay, and approve a preliminary PUD plan, or process a PUD amendment: (i) The PUD addresses a unique situation, confers a substantial benefit to the Town, and/or incorporates creative site design such that it achieves the purposes of this Development Code and represents an improvement in the over what could have been accomplished through strict application of otherwise applicable district or development standards. Such improvements in quality may include but are not limited to: improvements in the open space provision and access: environmental protection; trees / vegetation preservation; efficient provision of streets, roads, and other utilities and services; or increased choice of living and housing environments. Applicant Response: The proposed minor amendment to the Riverfront Village PUD is to remove the specific development plan and building footprints previously assigned to Lot 1 and to allow a decreased range of density from 60 to 100 units. This request will provide greater flexibility for the development to adjust to market conditions. The request is appropriate as it respects all original easements and setbacks of the property and remains consistent with the original approval of the Riverfront Village PUD. Eliminating specific building footprints may allow a reduction in the overall size, bulk and mass of the proposed condominium buildings. The amendment will allow future developments to apply different units and development prototypes that are more appropriate for present day market conditions and demands. The amendment honors the town’s 75’ riparian stream setback, and the open space and recreation corridor previously established by the Riverfront Village remains intact. With the 2017 PUD amendment an easement for a trail connection from the Eagle Valley Regional Trail to Riverfront Lane was provided to the Town by the Owner of Lot 7, significantly benefitting the Town’s overall pedestrian circulation network. As part of the creation of the PUD in 2006 an Employee Housing Contribution of $846,000 was made by the master developer to meet the Town’s housing requirements, and with the 2017 PUD amendment (2) deed restricted units are included in the Lot 4 Riverfront Lodge development. These are examples of actions taken as part of the PUD that are of substantial benefit to the Town. ATTACHMENT A 7 | Page This PUD Amendment is not subject to the Town’s new inclusionary housing standards as Ordinance 19-03 clearly states that “Properties with pre-existing vested rights are exempt from these requirements.” [Section 3(c)(3)] The Town has specifically acknowledged and approved the currently existing vested rights for Lot 1 per Ordinance 17-16. All obligations as related to employee housing were included as part of the original PUD approval for Riverfront Village. In that density is not being increased for Lot 1 by this Amendment, the minor design changes do not trigger additional employee housing obligations. (ii) The PUD rezoning will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare; Applicant Response: All aspects of the current Riverfront Village PUD remain in place and in effect as originally approved in 2006. The PUD amendment only seeks flexibility in density for Lot 1, to allow a revised development concept but otherwise remains consistent with the overall vision and land uses for the area within Lot 1. Remaining consistent with the original PUD will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Town. Open space has been preserved and public river access is being maintained via this Minor PUD Amendment application. (iii) The PUD rezoning is consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan, the purposes of this Development Code, and the eligibility criteria outlined in §7. I 6.060(b); The eligibility criteria for a PUD are outlined in Section 7. I 6.060(b) and state the following: (I) Property Eligible. All properties within the Town of Avon are eligible to apply for PUD approval. (2) Consistency with Comprehensive Plan. The proposed development shall be consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan. (3) Consistent with PUD Intent the proposed development shall be consistent with the intent and spirit of the PUD purpose statement in §7. I 6.060(a). (4) Compatibility with Existing Uses. The proposed development shall not impede the continued use or development of surrounding properties for uses that are permitted in the Development Code or planned for in the Avon Comprehensive Plan. (5) Public Benefit. A recognizable and material benefit will be realized by both the future residents and the Town as a whole through the establishment of a PUD, where such benefit would otherwise be infeasible or unlikely. (6) Preservation of Site Features. Long-term conservation of natural, historical, architectural, or other significant features or open space will be achieved, where such features would otherwise be destroyed or degraded by development as permitted by the underlying zoning district (7) Sufficient Land Area for Proposed Uses. Sufficient land area has been provided to comply with all applicable regulations of the Development Code, to adequately serve the needs of all permitted uses in the PUD projects, and to ensure compatibility between uses and the surrounding neighborhood. ATTACHMENT A 8 | Page Applicant Response: As demonstrated within this document, all aspects of the current Riverfront Village PUD remain in place and in effect as originally approved in 2006 and amended in 2017, and therefore the PUD amendment is consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan and the eligibility criteria outlined in §7. I 6.060(b) and the purpose of the Town’s Development Code. The PUD amendment seeks greater flexibility in density as well as minor revisions to the site guidelines of the PUD Development Plan as described in the introduction. No deviations or variances from the Town’s Development Code are proposed nor anticipated in association with the minor PUD amendment. The proposal is consistent with the eligibility criteria for a PUD given the conformance and adherence to all aspects of the original PUD Development Plan approval granted in 2006 and amended in 2017. The purpose of the Development Code is provided in Section 7.04.030 Purposes of the Avon Development Code: The Development Code is intended to promote and achieve the following goals and purposes for the Avon community, including the residents, property owners, business owners and visitors: (a) Divide the Town into zones, restricting and requiring therein the location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence and other specified uses; regulate the intensity of the use of lot areas; regulate and determine the area of open spaces surrounding such buildings; establish building lines and locations of buildings designed for specified industrial, commercial, residential and other uses within such areas; establish standards to which buildings or structures shall conform; establish standards for use of areas adjoining such buildings or structures; (b) Implement the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable planning documents of the Town; (c) Comply with the purposes stated in state and federal regulations which authorize the regulations in this Development Code; (d) Avoid undue traffic congestion and degradation of the level of service provided by streets and roadways, promote effective and economical mass transportation and enhance effective, attractive and economical pedestrian opportunities; (e) Promote adequate light, air, landscaping and open space and avoid undue concentration or sprawl of population; (f) Provide a planned and orderly use of land, protection of the environment and preservation of viability, all to conserve the value of the investments of the people of the Avon community and encourage a high quality of life and the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality; (g) Prevent the inefficient use of land; avoid increased demands on public services and facilities which exceed capacity or degrade the level of service for existing residents; provide for phased development of government services and facilities which maximizes efficiency and optimizes costs to taxpayers and users; and promote sufficient, economical and high-quality provision of all public services and public facilities, including but not limited to water, sewage, schools, libraries, police, parks, recreation, open space and medical facilities; ATTACHMENT A 9 | Page (h) Minimize the risk of damage and injury to people, structures and public infrastructure created by wildfire, avalanche, unstable slopes, rock fall, mudslides, flood danger and other natural hazards; (i) Achieve or exceed federal clean air standards; j) Sustain water sources by maintaining the natural watershed, preventing accelerated erosion, reducing runoff and consequent sedimentation, eliminating pollutants introduced directly into streams and enhancing public access to recreational water sources; (k) Maintain the natural scenic beauty of the Eagle River Valley in order to preserve areas of historical and archaeological importance, provide for adequate open spaces, preserve scenic views, provide recreational opportunities, sustain the tourist-based economy and preserve property values; (I) Promote architectural design, which is compatible, functional, practical and complimentary to Avon's sub-alpine environment; (m) Achieve innovation and advancement in design of the built environment to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, reduce emission of pollutants, reduce consumption of non-renewable natural resources and attain sustainability; (n) Achieve a diverse range of attainable housing which meets the housing needs created by jobs in the Town, provides a range of housing types and price points to serve a complete range of life stages and promotes a balanced, diverse and stable full time residential community which is balanced with the visitor economy; (o) Promote quality real estate investments which conserve property values by disclosing risks, taxes and fees; by incorporating practical and comprehensible legal arrangements; and by promoting accuracy in investment expectations; and (p) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the Avon community. Applicant Response: As demonstrated within this document, the proposal is consistent with and in substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code by allowing greater flexibility in overall density, and a potential reduction than is currently allocated for Lot 1. The proposal will maintain setbacks to the sensitive riparian area within the 75’ stream setback that will remain mostly open space. A previous amendment in 2017 resulted in a new easement at the west end to allow for additional connectivity from Riverfront Lane to the Eagle Valley Regional Trail. This easement has been provided to the Town in 2018. No deviations or variances from the recorded PUD for Riverfront Village are proposed nor are anticipated in association with the minor PUD amendment. The ultimate development plan will meet the goals of Avon’s Comprehensive and Development codes by providing a development concept that promotes quality real estate compatible with surrounding land uses and fulfills the vision of the Riverfront Village PUD. Further, we have complied with the requirements for employee housing as part of the PUD in 2006 and 2018. (iv) Facilities and services (including roads and transportation, water, gas, electric, police and fire protection, and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; ATTACHMENT A 10 | Page Applicant Response: Facilities are in place and available per the current development in place at Riverfront Village PUD and the infrastructure and service network is already implemented in anticipation of the full build-out for the PUD. All utility and access easements are in place as originally established by the original PUD, and they are being honored and preserved. The development may connect underground to the Westin hotel garage, which would further alleviate stacking on Riverfront Lane when large volumes of traffic are entering the hotel drop-off. (v) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water, noise, storm water management, wildlife, and vegetation, or such impacts will be substantially mitigated; Applicant Response: Given the proposed flexibility in density from the current PUD underlying zoning, the PUD amendment proposal is not likely to result in significant impacts to the natural environment. The existing easements including the 75’ stream setback will be maintained and respected along the Eagle River and the Eagle Valley Regional Trail. (vi) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract; and Applicant Response: The proposed PUD remains consistent with the current PUD in effect, with the same land use assignments and similar condominium concept. Only greater flexibility in the overall density is proposed by the PUD amendment, which is not likely to result in significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract. (vii) Future uses on the subject tract will be compatible in scale with uses or potential future uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract. Applicant Response: The proposed amendment is to allow greater flexibility in the overall density of development in the areas occupied by Lot 1. The proposed range of density of 60 to 100 units will allow the applicant to create a development plan that responds to current economic and market conditions. The density is not increased per the original PUD approval and there is no change in the existing underlying residential land use. Therefore the uses on the subject tract will be compatible in scale with uses or potential future uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract. ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT A PUD Signature BlocksOwner's CertificateKnow all men by these presents that being the sole owners in fee simple of all that realproperty described as follows:Lot 1 Riverfront Subdivision: located in the south 1/2 of Northwest 1/4 Section 12, Township 5 South,Range 82 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian.We agree to develop the plan as depicted on this site plan.By: _______________________________Points of Colorado, Inc.Address: CONFIRM ADDRESS TO USE FOR POINTS OF COLORADO, INCThe foregoing signatures were acknowledged before me this________ day of__________________, 2019, by _____________________________My Commission expires: _____________________ Witness my hand and seal ______________________ Notary PublicTown CertificateThis Planned Unit Development Plan and the uses, zoning standards and densities areapproved for The Riverfront PUD, (Ordinance 19-XX by the Town Council ofthe Town of Avon, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, this ______ day of________________, 2019, for filing with the Clerk and Recorder of the County ofEagle. Said approval shall in no way obligate the Town of Avon for any improvementsand approval of this PUD Development Plan by the Town is a consent only and is not to be confused as anapproval of the technical correctness of this plan or any documentation relating there to.WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE TOWN OF AVON: TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON By: ________________________________ Sarah Smith-Hynes, Mayor Attest: _____________________________ XXXXX XXXXXXXX, Town ClerkDevelopment Standards* NO CHANGE - ALL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS UNDER EXISTING PUD DEVELOPMENTPLAN APPLY TO LOT 1Residential/Lodging Uses1. Hotel rooms and suites;2. Lodge rooms;3. Condominiums;4. Townhomes;5. Time-share, vacation ownership, and fractional fee ownership; and6. Accessory or incidental uses consistent with Residential/Lodging Uses at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.Lodging Support Uses1. Fitness facilities, locker rooms, reception, and related amenities and services;2. Indoor and outdoor recreation (e.g. pools, jacuzzis, game rooms);3. Ski valet and storage;4. Front desk and lobby;5. Concierge, valet and bell service areas;6. Business centers;7. Housekeeping and laundry facilities;8. Storage;9. Mechanical rooms;10. Restrooms;11. Administrative spaces used by personnel providing Hotel/lodging services (e.g. reservations, accounting);12. Maintenance facilities;13. Meeting pre-function and support spaces; and14. Other accessory or incidental uses consistent with Lodging Support Uses at the discretion of the Zoning AdministratorStandard Commercial Uses1. Retail Stores;2. Specialty Shops;3. Restaurants, Bars and Cocktail Lounges;4. Wellness Centers (such as physical therapy, medical);5. Personal service shops;6. Professional offices, including real estate brokerage and development offices;7. Ski School Facilities;8. Lift Ticket Sales Facilities;9. Financial Institutions;10. Offices; and11. Other accessory or incidental uses consistent with Standard Commercial Uses at the discretion of the Zoning AdministratorIncidental Commercial Uses1. Spa treatment rooms, spa retail, spa salon, and2. Meetings and conference rooms;Public Uses1. Transportation facilities;2. Public plazas;3. Public restrooms; and4. Public parks and walkways.Temporary Facilities1. Vacation Ownership/Time Share sales centers of up to 7,000 square feet within the Hotel or Vacation Ownership/Time Sharebuildings for up to ten years from the issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy of the first Vacation Ownership/TimeShare building; and2. Other temporary facilities are subject to Special Review Use.Special Review Uses1. Theatres;2. Churches;3. Bed and Breakfast lodges; and4. Temporary facilities not approved (above) under Temporary Facilities.Land Use Table:LAND USE TABLE MODIFIED FOR LOT 1 ONLY AS FOLLOWS:Parking* NO CHANGE - ALL PARKING STANDARDS UNDER EXISTING PUDDEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLY TO LOT 1.Specific requirements by UseFive (5) spaces/1000 GLFA:1. Retail Stores;2. Specialty Shops;3. Restaurants, Bars and Cocktail Lounges public spaces (excludes storage, kitchens and other"back of house" spaces);4. Wellness Centers (such as physical therapy, medical);5. Personal service shops;6. Professional offices, including real estate offices at the plaza level;7. Ski School Facilities;8. Lift Ticket Sales Facilities; and9. Financial Institutions;Four (4) spaces per 1000 GLFA1. Professional Offices/Offices, if any, on the fifth floor of the Hotel.Two (2) spaces per 1,000 GLFA1. Spa treatment rooms, spa retail, spa salon; and2. Meetings and conference rooms.Hotel1. One (1) space for each Accommodation Unit (as defined in the Development Agreement).2. 1.2 spaces for each Dwelling Unit (as defined in the Development Agreement).Vacation Ownership1. 0.75 spaces per bedroom, maximum of 1.5 spaces per Residential Unit.Condominiums and Townhomes other than a Hotel1. Lots 1,2 & 3 - no change proposed (1.2 space per unit for Lot 1)2. Lot 4 Condominium Units - 1.0 spaces per unit or as approved in the development plan.3. Lot 4 Townhome Units - 1.2 spaces per unit or as approved in the development plan.General:1. Compact parking spaces shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of total parking for the entireproject.2. Total required parking (as defined above) shall be reduced by 15% for facilities on Lots 1, 2and 3 only.3. Standard parking spaces on Lots 1 and 3 shall be a minimum width of 8'9'", with standardlength of 18' and standard drive lane width of 24'.Lot 1 PermittedUses byRight SpecialReviewUsesBuildingHeight*StandardCommercial;IncidentalCommercial;ResidentialLodging Uses;LodgingSupport Uses;TemporaryUses and Facilities;Public UsesTheatres;Churches;OtherTemporaryFacilities;105' maximumheight limitation,except areas ofthe lot fallingwithin 50' fromthe southernboundary,where amaximum heightof 55' will apply.General Notes* ITEMS 2a AND 2c AMENDED. ITEMS 3 AND 4 ADDED TO THE GENERAL NOTES. ALL OTHER GENERAL NOTES UNDER EXISTING PUDDEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLY TO LOT 1.1. This PUD Plan contains the development standards and uses for the Riverfront PUD. Other uses and provisions of the Town of Avon Municipal Code not specifically addressed herein, or in the related development agreement, shall apply to the Riverfront PUD.2. The minimum building setbacks shall be as follows: a. River: all buildings shall be setback the more restrictive of i) seventy five feet (75') from the Mean Annual High Water Mark or ii) the northern boundary line of Tract "A". Notwithstanding theforegoing, Lot 1's minimum setback shall be the northern boundary line of the utility, path, and drainage easement located along the southern boundary line of Lot 1. Encroachments for porches/decks/overhangs/eaves are permissible subject to design review and easement grantees approval as to specific locations and dimensions. b. Lot Lines: Buildings shall have a zero foot (0') setback from internal lot lines. Buildings shall have a minimum twenty-foot (20') setback from Riverfront Subdivision perimeter lines. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Lot 7's setback from its northern perimeter line shall be ten (10) feet. c. Right-of-way: Buildings shall have a minimum setback of ten feet (10') from road right-of-ways. Subterranean encroachments shall be permitted into this setback. Aerial encroachments (such as balconies and eaves) of up to six feet (6') shall be permitted into this setback for all buildings located on lot 1.3. The purpose of this PUD Amendment is to modify the height limitation, architectural guidelines, and remove the specific building footprints for Lot 1 to allow for greater flexibility in design andphasing.4. This Amendment to PUD Development Plan amends the PUD Development Plan for Riverfront Subdivision adopted by Town Ordinance No. 17-16 and recorded at Reception No. 201800835,Eagle County, Colorado (the “Existing PUD Development Plan”) solely with respect to Lot 1, Riverfront Subdivision (“Lot 1”). References herein to new or modified PUD standards,requirements and/or uses apply to Lot 1 only. Except as herein amended for Lot 1, the Existing PUD Development Plan remains fully binding and valid.Notes:Actual building heights at various locations on each Lot shall be establishedthrough the Town's design review approval process, based on the criteriaestablished in the Town of Avon Municipal Code.In all instances, the maximum allowable percentage of a building ridgeline tobe at or near the maximum height shall be governed by the more restrictivecriteria of the Riverfront Design Standards and the Town of Avon MunicipalCode.Architectural Design and Massing: Final building design shall be establishedthrough the Town's design review approval process, based on the criteriaestablished in the Town of Avon Municipal Code.ATTACHMENT B R I V E R F R O N T V I L L A G EAvon, ColoradoDESIGN STANDARDSFebruary 23, 2006*amended December 12, 2017*amended August 5, 2019 for Lot 1I. Vision Statement for Riverfront VillageNO CHANGE - VISION STATEMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS RECORDED UNDER EXISTING PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN REMAIN IN PLACE AS RECORDED. A. Scope of Design Standards 1) The following Design Standards for Riverfront Village have been established to ensure the overall quality and compatibility of the Village with the Town of Avon and its riverfront site. In general these Standards shall apply to all buildings and plaza areas within Riverfront Village, with the exception of the Hotel building, or as otherwise noted. 2) An important aspect of the Riverfront Village vision is responsible care for the environment and sustainability of the architecture and landscape. To this end, best efforts will be made to meet the principles set forth in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building System for the Hotel. In addition, all other buildings within the Village will be designed with sensitivity to the sustainability aspects of site and architectural design. B. Architectural Theme 1) Riverfront Village represents an important interface between the Town of Avon and Beaver Creek Ski Resort. It is envisioned as a lively gathering place connecting the river, mountain and town- a pedestrian friendly environment where townspeople and guests can stroll from Avon's western Town Center, through the resort retail plaza, to ride the gondola up to the mountain or to step down to the river. 2) The village is situated on the seam between the town and the mountain landscape and should therefore strike a balance between the two environments, creating an architectural expression that captures both alpine and townscape traditions. To achieve this balance, the architecture shall take advantage of materials inherent to successful mountain resort architecture-such as stone, wood, and other natural materials, combined with more contemporary materials such as stucco, metal, and recycled products. 3) The Architectural Theme will also feature the use of large areas of glass, clean building forms based on pure geometries, strong, simple detailing (not overly rustic, "heavy," or overstated), and the bolder proportions appropriate to the larger scale of the Town. C. Design of Public Spaces 1) A public plaza will be used to link the Town of Avon to the Eagle River. This link should be reinforced in both a physical and perceptual way through the use of paving materials, landscaping, and sensitive spatial planning. Spatial planning shall include components that reinforce the connectivity of the Town to the River, and avoid elements that act as barriers to this connection, such as planter walls that block pedestrian flow, landscaping that screens the visual connection between Town and River, etc. D. Pedestrian orientation 1) A pedestrian corridor, connecting the town to a retail plaza with gondola, will gracefully transition from the plaza to the riverfront promenade by way of a staircase and stepped terraces merging with the natural landscape. This transition will avoid barriers from the Town to the River, and include elements which reinforce this connection, including similar paving materials, wide pedestrian ways that encourage movement, active signage and wayfinding, and a gracious grand stair with oversized treads and minimal risers. 2) Pathways shall also create a network within the Village itself, linking the different buildings along the length of the site and providing pedestrian access to defined access/gathering points along the River. The Plaza and pathways within Riverfront Village should encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment. E. View Corridors 1) A primary southern view corridor to the mountains shall be maintained from the eastern railroad crossing through the public plaza to help reinforce the connection between the Town and the ski mountain. 2) An east-west view corridor along the Eagle River will also be maintained through the preservation of a 75-foot river setback throughout most of the site, with limited minor encroachments as allowed in the development plan. In addition, the Riverfront Park will act as a natural corridor along the river edge portion of the Village and act to enhance this view corridor. F. The Natural Environment 1) The Eagle River is a primary amenity for the Town of Avon and Riverfront Village. Links to the River shall be developed as special pedestrian ways to help activate this wonderful amenity. 2) The 75-foot river setback will be largely left in its natural state, and certain defined river access and gathering points should be created along the linear riverfront path. 3) In general, additional plantings within the river setback will be riparian in character and relate to plantings indigenous to river edge environments. More formal planting areas -- such as small sections of lawn, however, are encouraged at special gathering and access points to highlight these more formal features. Formal plantings featuring annuals are not permitted within the 75-foot setback. 4) In an effort to enhance the natural environment, site walls and site walkways should become more "organic" as they approach the river edge portion of the Village. Any walls installed south of the bike path shall be limited to boulder walls. Accessibility shall be considered when designing walkways.II. Site and Village GuidelinesITEM C.2. SITE WALLS AMENDED. ALL OTHER SITE AND VILLAGE GUIDELINES UNDER EXISTING PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLY TO LOT 1. A. Primary Building Entries 1) Primary building entries shall be emphasized as welcoming portals through careful attention to massing, scale, and materials. This will ensure that Riverfront Village will not turn its back to Avon. Portals will be scaled to encourage pedestrian movement through them-and avoid overwhelming or diminutive massing-and they will be treated with materials that enhance this experience. The front doors of buildings should be treated in interesting ways, either through the use of glass or special designs and materials that provide interest to these special areas of each building. 2) Massing of entries shall relate to the overall massing of the buildings but be presented as special forms different than typical building bays. Sensitivity to scale should be considered when transitioning from the overall larger building mass to the more intimate scale of the pedestrian visitor. Designers are encouraged to use materials in interesting ways at primary building entries to reinforce their unique role as part of the building and as part of the overall Village streetscape. B. Solar Access 1) A solar access study shall be required for buildings exceeding 3 stories in height. These studies will convey shading impacts at summer and winter solstice (Jun 21 and Dec 21), and at vernal and autumnal equinox (Mar 21 and Sept 21). C. Site Materials and Colors 1. Plaza materials a) Rustic materials common in mountain towns and/or a more contemporary interpretation of these materials such as cut stone pavers, colored concrete pavers, and stained or colored concrete slabs are appropriate to the Village. Colors shall be complementary to the site and its architecture, avoiding bright or brilliant hues that distract from the pedestrian experience.the le 2. Site walls a) Site walls shall make use of more contemporary materials such as colored concrete masonry, stained concrete, board-formed concrete, and similar materials, in colors complementary to the site and its buildings. Site walls shall relate to plaza materials and building bases to help visually merge the ground plane around the site. Boulder walls shall be permitted in those areas where walls transition the project to natural and surrounding grades, and shall require the approval of the Planning Commission during design and development plan review. D. Site Signage - Design, materials, and colors 1) Site signage shall be designed to help animate the plaza and be consistent and compatible with the design and materiality of the buildings. Site lighting will also be used to enhance the pedestrian experience at the Plaza level.III. Architectural Design GuidelinesITEMS A. 2) AND 7) AMENDED. ALL OTHER ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES UNDER EXISTING PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLY TO LOT 1. A. Building Form and Massing 1) In general the form and massing within Riverfront Village will follow the intent of the Town of Avon Design Guidelines by incorporating form articulation to avoid the monolithic. However, specific buildings within the Village shall be subject to less or more stringent requirements relative to building form and massing as identified within this document to form a coherent, pleasant composition for the entire neighborhood. 2) Smaller masses, such as portions of the building or elements such as porte cocheres, etc, will be used to break up the apparent size of larger building forms. Smaller masses positioned in front of large masses will be used to reduce the visual dominance of the larger forms,with particular emphasis in stepping back building height, bulk, and mass in the areas of Lots that are located along the river corridor and recreation path interface. 3) The development of building bases will help to tie together individual buildings within the Village and will also tie the Village to its riverfront site. Site walls, and other site features shall relate to building bases in a way that reinforces visual connectivity to the ground plane. The plaza and gondola terminal, with its cantilevered structure will stand out as an elevated element from the south, drawing people up from the river. 4) In general the middles of buildings will be more visually subtle, but broken by primary and secondary elevation features and material accents that help to avoid monotonous facades. On any given elevation at Lots 1, 3, and 4, 80 percent of the vertical wall area will be permitted to be within the same plane, with a minimum of 1-foot offset for plane changes. Vertical forms comprised of stacked decks and balconies will be considered plane changes. At Lots 5, 6, and 7, 70 percent of the vertical wall area will be permitted to be within the same plane. 5) The roofscape of Riverfront Village is also critical to the success of the neighborhood and its relationship to the Town of Avon. The visual coherency of the Village should be reinforced through the use of similar and compatible roofing materials and colors throughout the Village, helping to knit the individual buildings together when seen from the Gondola or Beaver Creek above. 6) Pitched roofs expressive of an alpine tradition and the incorporation of dormers, shed roofs and chimney forms, should be employed, while allowing variation in roof pitches to break up building mass and height. Primary roofs will have pitches ranging from a minimum of 2:12 to a maximum of 8:12. Secondary roofs-such as at dormers, porte cocheres, building protrusions, and similar additive forms-may be flat, but only if they are finished in materials similar in quality to roof or wall materials on the building, such as pavers, colored stone, etc. When secondary roofs are pitched roofs, the minimum pitch required shall be 2:12. Flat roofs may be permitted for primary roof forms in order to help address views and reduce overall height of buildings along the river interface. Ideally flat roofs should be developed as terraces and other functional spaces. 7) Given the modern alpine character of the architecture at Riverfront Village, roof overhangs are encouraged for buildings on Lot 1, which are visually and compositionally related to the Hotel. At these locations the minimum roof overhang permitted shall be six inches. At other locations within Riverfront Village the minimum roof overhang shall be 24 inches for primary roofs and 12 inches at secondary dormers. 8) To help ensure that roof ridges for the Village remain interesting and contribute to the overall success of building massing, uninterrupted ridgelines shall be avoided. To this end, roof ridgelines are limited to 150 feet before a change in height (elevation above sea level) is required. These breaks (elevation changes) shall run horizontally for at least 10% of the overall building ridge length before returning to the prior elevation. Overall building ridge length is defined as the sum of all primary ridge lengths for the entire building. B. Building Height 1) Building heights for the Riverfront Village will be restricted to the heights described in the approved Development Plan, as measured according to the Town of Avon Code. Architectural features such as chimneys, cupolas, and other similar elements will not be included when calculating maximum building height. 2) In addition, the percentage of ridge height allowed at the maximum allowable building height for any given building will be limited to 25% of the overall building ridge length. Overall building ridge length is defined as the sum of all primary ridge lengths for the entire building. 3) The maximum height for building facades fronting the Public Plaza will be limited to 75 feet from the Plaza elevation. The only exception to this facade height limitation shall be for the western façade of the central tower of the hotel, which shall be permitted to be as tall as 100 ft. from Plaza elevation. This central tower façade may run horizontally for up to 60 feet along the plaza. 4) The minimum horizontal setback required for building facades exceeding the maximum height for building facades fronting the Public Plaza will be 2 feet from the building façade fronting the Public Plaza. This shall only apply to the central tower portion of the Hotel. 5) The minimum setback required for maximum allowable height per the Development Standards from the Public Plaza will be 60 feet from building façade fronting the Plaza C. Exterior Materials, Detailing, and Colors 1. Materials and colors for walls and roofs at Riverfront Village will have a Light Reflective Value (LRV) not exceeding 60%. a) Materials inherent to the mountains, including stone and wood, will be used at lower levels of buildings in areas of direct pedestrian interface, as well as metals. These materials should be used in refreshing ways within the Village, reinterpreted for the urban nature of Avon towards a "mountain modern" character. b) Stucco conveys mass in a subtle, "quiet" way and is therefore a recommended material for building middles and tops. However, building accents comprised of non-stucco materials, such as metal, wood and cement materials replicating wood, shall be allowed in building middles and tops to help provide interest, except as prohibited by Codes. When used, stucco shall be carefully detailed to ensure longevity when it comes near the ground plane at building walls. Greater variation in materials for town homes is contemplated with less reliance on the use of stucco in lieu of use of recycled and other siding materials. c) Roof materials will include rubber shingles, asphalt shingles and other materials suitable for mountain environments. Standing seam metal may be used for primary roof planes and for small and/or special roof features such as shed dormers, retail roof forms, porte cocheres, and other selective roof elements. d) In general, colors used within the Village should be complementary to the site, and be comprised of greens, grays, golds, browns, and other earth-tone hues. However, due to the desire for a highly activated retail experience at the Plaza level, the colors used along the retail edges of the Public way may be more vibrant and active in nature. 2. Minimum window area at plaza level a) At a minimum, 50% of the 1st level of building facades facing the plaza from the east and the west shall be glass. For this calculation the plaza shall be deemed to begin at the northwest corner of the hotel and the northeast corner of timeshare west and shall terminate at the east-west plane where the staircase down to the river begins. This calculation shall exclude the gondolaterminal, control booth and public restrooms.ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B ATTACHMENT B September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – 5032 Wildridge Road East Unit B 1 Staff Report – Major Development Plan September 17, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Case #MJR19004 Project type Major Development Plan Public Hearing Required Legal Description Lot 38B Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) Address 5032 Wildridge Road East Unit B Prepared By David McWilliams, Town Planner Staff Report Overview This staff report contains one application for consideration by the PZC: Major Development Plan with Design Review for a new proposed single-family house. Summary of Request Bobby Ladd (the Applicant) proposes a new house for Lot 38B. The building is three (3) stories, 4,348 s.f. of livable space and 922 s.f. garage. The main (middle) level is ground-level at the south side and located above grade on the uphill (west) side of the house. It has a mix of shed and gable roofs, mainly at 6:12 for the shingled roofs and 3:12 for the metal roofs. Public Notice Notice of the public hearing was published in the September 6, 2019 edition of the Vail Daily in accordance with Sec. 7.16.020(d) of the Avon Municipal Code (AMC). Mailed notice is not required for this application type. Property Description Lot 38B is .54 acres located at a steep portion of Wildridge Road East. Lot 38 (shown in its entirety, right) is zoned PUD and was modified in 2018 to accommodate two single family houses. It borders duplex and single- family houses. Planning Analysis Lot Coverage, Setback and Easements: Lot 38B was modified with a defined building envelope on a flat bench of the property and the project complies with the envelope. Drainage easements have not been proposed on this project. They are required before subdivision and there appears to be enough space for drainage easements. Building Height: The maximum building height permitted for this property is thirty-five feet (35’), with a “glass ceiling” at elevation of 8450 feet. The applicant is proposing a maximum building height of 34.70’ and maximum elevation of 8435.1’. An ILC will be required to assure compliance with the September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – 5032 Wildridge Road East Unit B 2 building height. Parking: The project is required three (3) parking spaces, and all spaces are provided in the garage. Design Standards Analysis Landscaping & Irrigation: The building is proposed to be landscaped primarily with aspen, spruce, deciduous shrubs, native grasses, and mulch areas (attachment A, sheet A0.2). The Landscape Unit count provided is 155, with 155 required. Permanent irrigation quantities are unknown. An irrigation plan showing compliance with AMC will be required before a building permit is issued. Building Design, Building Materials and Colors: The primary exterior building materials are stucco, (painted tan), stone tiles, and wood board siding (painted tan) (Attachment A, sheet A2.2 and Attachment B). Colors were reviewed for conformance with Sec. 7.28.090(j)(4)(viii), Building Materials, and determined to comply with the design standards. All materials are of high quality and compliment Avon’s built landscape and the other properties along the driveway. Retaining Walls: All retaining walls are subject to the following standards, Sec. 7.28.070: (1) Retaining walls may be utilized only where finished grades cannot meet the recommended standards of this Development Code due to naturally occurring topography and other site development constraints. (2) Retaining walls over four (4) feet in height shall be designed with a series of retaining walls with landscaped terraced steps. The width of the terrace between any two (2) four-foot vertical retaining walls shall be at least three (3) feet. Retaining walls higher than four (4) feet shall be separated from any other retaining walls by a minimum of five (5) horizontal feet. Terraces created between retaining walls shall be permanently landscaped. (3) A retaining wall shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height unless approved by the PZC and it is demonstrated that no alternative site layout is functional. (4) The design of retaining walls shall be constructed of materials compatible with the site and materials of the structures on the site. Retaining walls and cribbing should utilize natural materials, such as boulders, cut rocks, stone-veneer or textured, color-tinted concrete. Timbers and railroad ties are prohibited as retaining wall materials. Where two (2) alternatively designed retaining walls meet, a cohesive transition between walls must be demonstrated. (5) Walls over four (4) feet in height or any wall supporting a vehicle load or structure shall be structurally designed and certified by a Colorado licensed professional engineer. There are a series of three (3) boulder retaining walls at or near four (4) feet each, totaling roughly 16 feet on the south side of the driveway connecting Lot 38B with 39A (attachment A, sheet A0.2). Staff recommends careful PZC review of the walls for compliance with the above standards, and to add the condition that an engineer certify the wall. Roof Material and Pitch: The roof material and pitch were reviewed for compliance with Sec. 7.28.090(d)(3) Roofs. The applicant is proposing primarily 6:12 shingled and 3:12 metal roof pitches and are compliant with applicable AMC regulations. Exterior Lighting: No proposed lighting is presented. Staff suggests a condition of approval to require confirmation of Dark Sky Compliant fixtures whose locations and quantity are compliant with lighting code. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – 5032 Wildridge Road East Unit B 3 Design Standards for the Wildridge Subdivision: AMC states: (1) Intent: (i) To preserve and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the natural hillsides by designing projects which relate to the slope of the land and minimize the amount of project grading; and (ii) To promote development which is visually compatible with the natural topography of the surrounding area. (2) Building Height on Steep Slopes. Determining building height on steep slopes has frequently resulted in three-story walls on the downhill side that create an overbearing presence on properties below. Therefore, the visual impact of building height and massing on lots with steep slopes shall be reduced by articulating the building facades and creating proportional stories in a multi-story building. Building height will be reduced for buildings or portions of buildings with flat roofs as follows: (A) Four-to-twelve (4:12) roof slopes or greater: thirty-five (35) feet. (B) Less than a four-to-twelve (4:12) roof slope: thirty (30) feet. (3) Building Design: (i) Buildings shall have street-facing architectural details and elements which provide a human scale to the facade. Flat, monotonous facades shall be avoided. (A) The design of a structure shall create variety and interest along the street elevation. A significant alteration of the massing and composition (not just the exterior colors and materials) of each house or each townhouse or duplex unit must be accomplished. (B) The use of architectural features that increase visual prominence should be avoided. Massive, tall elements, such as two-story entries, turrets and large chimneys, should be avoided. Such elements on the downhill face of the structure are of particular concern. Staff is satisfied that the building complies with these standards. While this unit does not really face a street, its interaction with the driveway is positive. Major Development Plan & Design Review - Review Criteria § 7.16.080(f), Development Plan 1. Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified in §7.04.030, Purposes; Staff Response: The application complies with the applicable purposes outlined in the Development Code. Purpose (a) states, “Divide the Town into zones, restricting and requiring therein the location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence and other specified uses; regulate the intensity of the use of lot areas; regulate and determine the area of open spaces surrounding such buildings; establish building lines and locations of buildings designed for specified industrial, commercial, residential and other uses within such areas; establish standards to which buildings or structures shall conform; establish standards for use of areas adjoining such buildings or structures.” 2. Evidence of substantial compliance with §7.16.090, Design Review; Staff Response: This Major Design and Development Plan Application should be assessed for compliance with the Design Review criteria of the Development Code, found below. The Design Review section seeks quality development and structures that are visually harmonious with the site and the surrounding vicinity. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – 5032 Wildridge Road East Unit B 4 3. Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan; Staff Response: The site is located in the Northern Residential District (District 11 of the Comprehensive Plan), which states, “Due to the limited number of existing trees and shrubs and the open character of the property, special care should be taken to ensure that all structures are compatible with one another and in harmony with the natural surroundings.” This District includes principles that encourage minimal alteration to the natural environment and steep slope development. The Goals and Policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan, include, “Policy G.2.1: Identify and avoid development in environmentally sensitive areas or steep hillsides.” PZC should carefully assess if this application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 4. Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned development, or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as applicable; Staff Response: The application is in conformance with the accompanying requirements of the PUD zoning and the Development Code. Conformance with the building envelope and maximum elevation are confirmed with the application. 5. Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards; and Staff Response: The analysis contained in this staff report addresses all applicable Development Code standards. 6. That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services. Staff Response: Staff referred the proposal to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD) for compliance with the property’s’ water allocation and received no response. Staff added the successful completion of any ERWSD requirements as a condition of approval for this application. All special services are well established in the subdivision. §7.16.090(f), Design Review 1. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon as a whole; Staff Response: The application proposes a design that relates to the character of the surrounding community. 2. The design meets the development and design standards established in this Development Code; and Staff Response: The design is compliant with the development and design standards contained in the Development Code. 3. The design reflects the long- range goals and design criteria from the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – 5032 Wildridge Road East Unit B 5 Staff Response: Applicable adopted plans include the Avon Comprehensive Plan and provisions of the Development Code. The design has been evaluated for conformance with these plans and staff has determined the proposed design meets the requirements. Staff Recommendation for MJR19004 Major Design & Development Plan: Staff recommends approval of the Major Development Plan for Lot 38B Block 4 Wildridge, with the following findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 2. The application is complete; 3. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. The demand for public services or infrastructure exceeding current capacity is mitigated by the application; and 6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community. Conditions: 1. An irrigation plan complying with Avon Municipal Code will be presented before a building permit will be issued; 2. The successful completion of any Eagle River Water & Sanitation District requirements shall be verified before a building permit will be issued; 3. The retaining wall design is required to be stamped by a licensed engineer; 4. Drainage easements are required to be presented during subdivision; and 5. Dark Sky compliant fixtures will be demonstrated to staff before a building permit will be issued. Motion to Approve the Application: “I move to approve Case #MJR19004, an application for Major Design and Development Plan for Lot 38B Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision together with the findings of fact outlined by Staff.” Exhibits A. Application Materials B. Color Board GRATE AND DRAIN PIPE 01 02 03 04 07 08 09 00 05 99 06 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 14.93 16.37 15.43 16.20 20 15.83 15.83 16.47 13.50 15.33 16 17.00 17.00 17 16.92 16.92 1820 20.20 18 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 14.0 14.0 12.5 11.5 9.5 9.5 8.0 3.0 19 21 22 23 24 25 212 SF 63 SF 69 SF 911 SF SNOW STOR A G E SNOW STOR A G E STORAGE SNOW STORAGE SNOW ENTRY FLOORELEVATION 20.20 GARAGE FLOOR ELEVATION 17.0 GARAGE FLOOR ELEVATION 15.83 ENTRY FLOORELEVATION 15.83 MAIN FLOOR ELEVATION 17.0 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 5.0 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 2.0 MAIN FLOOR ELEVATION 14.0 CONCRETE PATIO 4.5 CONCRETEWALK CONCRETEWALK EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY ASPHALT DRIVEWAY 5%120 SF SNOW STOR A G E 137 SF SNOW STOR A G E 77 SF SNOW STOR A G E 54 SF SNOW STOR A G E EXTEND EXISTING STORM EXISTING CULVERT TO REMAIN CENTERLINE OF DRAINAGE SWALE NEW CULVERT NEW STONE RIP RAP 1.5 CONCRETE PATIO DRAIN PIPEEXISTING 8" STEEL DRAIN PIPE EXISTING 6" DUCTILE EXISTING WATER VALVES NEW STONE RIP RAP DRAIN PIPEEXTEND 6" DUCTILE DRAIN PIPEEXISTING 2" PVC DRAIN PIPE EXISTING 4" PVC DRAIN PIPE EXTEND 2" PVC DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTDRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTELEC GRAVEL ROAD GRAVEL ROAD ROCK OUTCROP SEWER SEWER TV TV ELECNEW DRAI NAGE AND UTILITY EAS MENT NEW DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASMENT NEW DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASMENT DRAIN PIPEEXTEND 4" PVC NEW STONE RIP RAP DRAIN PIPE EXTEND 8" STEEL EXISTING 48" DRAIN PIPE VERTICALLY TO MEET NEW GRADE 02 03 04 05 04 03 02 01 21 25 34 26 31 24 19 19 20 21 22 25 22 21 20 19 23 15 14 13 SILT F E N C E SILT FENCELIMITS OF DISTURBANCEROCK OUTCROP ROCK OUTCROP 20 33 24 25 26 27 28 32 29 30 34 35 26 29 31 27 35 35 24 25 32 29 30 28 33 36 37 38 17.25 ENTRY FLOOR ELEVATION 17.50 14.71 15.50 15.80 GARAGE FLOOR ELEVATION 15.5 14.71 15.80 15.42 15.80 GARAGE FLOORELEVATION 15.80 MAIN FLOORELEVATION 14.5 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 2.5 UPPER FLOOR ELEVATION 25.5 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 1.80 MAIN FLOORELEVATION 13.80 17 18 19 25 22 22 23 23 33 34 35 27 32 25 181716 15.50 15.42 2.0 14.31 13.50 20 21 21 22 24 25 26 26 272726 26 27 28 28 29 30 3131 3232 36 37 LIMITS O F D I S T U R B A N C E 15.25 15.50 14.96 17.05 16.75 16.95 15 ROOF - 8441.58ROOF - 8433.90CONCRETE PATIO CONCRETE PATIO 15.80 13.56 11.0 6.0 2.0 CONCRETE PATIO CONCRETE PATIO 13.26 13.0 ROOF - 8431 . 4 7 ROOF - 8432.55ROOF - 8430.63SNOW - 579SF SNOW - 196SF SNOW - 239SF SNOW - 119SF SNOW - 74SF SNOW - 66SF SNOW - 44SF SNOW - 39SF SNOW - 71SF SNOW - 40SF SNOW - 47SF SNOW - 48SFSNOW - 105SF 2 3 1 4 5 GAS METER GAS METER 6 SEWERWATER GAS ELECTRICMETERS 12 11 10 09 08 07 02 05.67 00 96 96 00 02 06 06 91 81 02 0096 85 89 90 91 92 93 93 93 06 06 02 02 00 00 96 96 94 90 91 9187 87 87 85 85 85 81 81 102.67 102.75 14 10 SNOW - 59 S F SNOW - 73 S F SNOW - 397 S F SNOW - 151 S F SNOW - 7 7 S F 13.50 8.00 8.50 97.00 7.90 7.90 GARAGE FL O O RELEVATION 8 4 0 8 . 0 MAIN FLO O RELEVATION 8 4 0 8 . 5 LOWER FLO O RELEVATION 8 3 9 7 . 5 UPPER FLO O RELEVATION 8 4 1 8 . 5 CONCRETE P A T I O CONCRETE P A T I O CONCRETE P A T I O ASPHALT DR I V E W A Y SEWER GAS GAS LI M I T S O F D I S T U R B A N C E SIL T F E N C E LI M I T S O F D I S T U R B A N C E GARAGE FL O O RELEVATION 8 4 0 8 . 0 MAIN FLO O RELEVATION 8 4 0 4 . 5 LOWER FLO O RELEVATION 8 3 9 2 . 5 LOWER FLO O RELEVATION 8 3 9 4 . 5 7.90 7.90 7.50 4.50 6.00 92.00 94.50 ASPHALT D R I V E W A Y RIDGE HEIG H T - 8 4 3 5 . 1 RIDGE HEIG H T - 8 4 2 5 . 7 1 2 3 RIDGE HEIG H T - 8 4 2 8 . 2 Overall Site Plan A0.1 1" = 30' Architectural I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Attachment A SILT FENC E LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE17 LIMITS OF DISTU R B A N C E SNOW - 239 S F 1 GAS METER 1211 10 09 08 07 02 05.67 00 96 96 00 02 06 06 91 81 020096 85 89 90 91 92 93 93 93 06 0602 02 00 00 96 96 94 90 91 91 87 87 87 85 85 8581 81 102.67 102.75 14 10 SNOW - 59 SF SNOW - 73 SF SNOW - 397 SF SNOW - 151 SF S N OW - 7 7 S F 13.50 8.00 8.50 97.00 7.90 7.90 GARAGE FLOOR ELEVATION 8408.0 MAIN FLOOR ELEVATION 8408.5 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 8397.5 UPPER FLOOR ELEVATION 8418.5 CONCRETE PATIO CONCRETE PATIO CONCRETE PATIO ASPHALT DRIVEWAY GAS GAS LIM I T S O F D I S T U R B A N C E SILT F E N C E LIM I T S O F D I S T U R B A N C E GARAGE FLOOR ELEVATION 8408.0 MAIN FLOOR ELEVATION 8404.5 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 8392.5 LOWER FLOOR ELEVATION 8394.5 7.90 7.90 7.50 4.50 6.00 92.00 94.50 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY RIDGE HEIGHT - 8435.1 RIDGE HEIGHT - 8425.7 1 2 3 RIDGE HEIGHT - 8428.2 SNOW STORAGE CALCULATION DRIVEWAY AREA 3439 SF REQUIRED SNOW STORAGE 688 SF PROVIDED SNOW STORAGE 757 SF LOT SUMMARY LOT AREA (TOTAL)44,515 SF LOT 38A 20,817 SF LOT 38B 23,698 SF BUILDING COVERAGE LOT 38A 2,621 SF (12.6%) LOT 38B 2,579 SF (10.9%) TOTAL 5,200 SF (11.7%) IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE LOT 38A BUILDING 2,621 SF LOT 38A PATIOS 1,052 SF LOT 38A DRIVEWAY 2,035 SF LOT 38A TOTAL 5,708 SF (27.4%) LOT 38B BUILDING 2,579 SF LOT 38B PATIOS 874 SF LOT 38B DRIVEWAY 1,404 SF LOT 38B TOTAL 4,857 SF (20.5%) TOTAL 10,565 SF (23.7%) LANDSCAPE AREA LOT 38A 5,888 SF (28.3%) - 118 LANDSCAPE UNITS LOT 38B 7,741 SF (32.7%) - 155 LANDSCAPE UNITS EVERGREEN TREE DECIDUOUS TREE 8'+ HEIGHT SIZE 2.5" CALIPER REVEGETATED WITH NATIVE GRASSES ALL DISTURBED AREAS ON THE SITE NOT TO BE SODDED OR MULCHED ARE TO BE POPULUS TREMULOIDES MULCH PLANTING BED SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED WITH AN AUTOMATIC RAIN SENSOR PICEA PUNGENS BOTANIC NAME PLANT LIST - LOT 38A PP KEY PT TREES COLROADO BLUE SPRUCE COMMON NAME QUAKING ASPEN 5 # 6 SHRUB PLANT LEGEND AAS AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA NATIVE SERVICEBERRY SHRUBS 5 GALLON14 5 GALLONARTEMISIA TRIDENTATAATS TALL WESTERN SAGE 29 40 LANDSCAPE UNITS 42 14 29 125 BUILDING HEIGHT CALCULATION RIDGE GRADE HEIGHT 1 8425.7 8391.0 34.7' 2 8428.2 8394.5 33.7' 3 8435.1 8401.0 34.1' 4 ---' 5 ---' 6 ---' 8'+ HEIGHT SIZE 2.5" CALIPERPOPULUS TREMULOIDES PICEA PUNGENS BOTANIC NAME PLANT LIST - LOT 38B PP KEY PT TREES COLROADO BLUE SPRUCE COMMON NAME QUAKING ASPEN 7 # 9 AAS AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA NATIVE SERVICEBERRY SHRUBS 5 GALLON18 5 GALLONARTEMISIA TRIDENTATAATS TALL WESTERN SAGE 18 56 LANDSCAPE UNITS 63 18 18 155 Architectural Site Plan A0.2 1" = 10' I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Attachment A QueenQueenQueenFLOOR AREA - 1582 SF MECHANICAL AREA - 91 SF LIVING ROOM MECHANICAL LAUNDRY BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 4 BEDROOM 5 BATH 3 BATH 5 PATIO UP WINE ROOM BATH 4 I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Lower Floor Plan A1.1 Attachment A Dining Table 3'6" x 8'0" FLOOR AREA - 1657 SF GARAGE AREA - 922 SF GREAT ROOM SITTING ROOM DINING ROOM KITCHEN PANTRY PATIO DECK MUD ROOM GARAGE POWDER ENTRY COATS DN UP CLOSET I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Main Floor Plan A1.2 Attachment A KingQueenFLOOR AREA - 1018 SF MASTER BEDROOM MASTER CLOSET MASTER BATH BEDROOM 2 BATH 2DN DECK I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Upper Floor Plan A1.3 Attachment A 3:123:126:126:126:126:126:126:126:123:12 3:12 3:122'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0" 2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"5'-0"2'-0" 2'-0"2'-0"1'-6"2'-0"1'-6"7'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"2'-0"CHIMNEYI S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Roof Plan A1.4 Attachment A LOWER FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8497.5 MAIN FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.5 UPPER FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8518.5 GARAGE FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.0 A A A B B C C C C C C D F F G G G J J J J I I I K K K N N N N N M M M M M O O O O O LOWER FLOOR LEVEL GARAGE FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.0 UPPER FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8518.5 MAIN FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.5 B C C C C F F G J J J K K K N M O O O EXTERIOR MATERIAL LEGEND A ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES B STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFING C 2-PIECE 2X WOOD FASCIA D 8x14 TIMBER BEAM/OUTLOOK E TIMBER BEAM/KING POST F TIMBER COLUMN G METAL RAILING H 8x8 TIMBER BRACKET I VERTICAL BOARD and BATTEN WOOD SIDING J 2x6 CORNER BOARD K 2x4 WINDOW/DOOR TRIM L 10" TIMBER HEADER M STUCCO N STUCCO CONTROL JOINT O STONE VENEER P STONE CAP I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Exterior Building Elevations A2.1 Front (South) Elevation Side (East) Elevation Attachment A LOWER FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8497.5 GARAGE FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.0 UPPER FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8518.5 ENTRY FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.5 A A B C C C C C F G JJ J K KN N I I I I M M M O M LOWER FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8497.5 MAIN FLOOR LEVEL ELEVATION - 8508.5 B C C C C C C G I I II I J J J JJJ K K L N N N M M M M M P P O O O M EXTERIOR MATERIAL LEGEND A ASPHALT ROOF SHINGLES B STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFING C 2-PIECE 2X WOOD FASCIA D 8x14 TIMBER BEAM/OUTLOOK E TIMBER BEAM/KING POST F TIMBER COLUMN G METAL RAILING H 8x8 TIMBER BRACKET I VERTICAL BOARD and BATTEN WOOD SIDING J 2x6 CORNER BOARD K 2x4 WINDOW/DOOR TRIM L 10" TIMBER HEADER M STUCCO N STUCCO CONTROL JOINT O STONE VENEER P STONE CAP I S S U E S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T N O T E S DATEDESCRIPTIONNO. A PZC Submittal 08.24.19 16-221C July 24, 2019 ral RAL Architects, Inc.2019C Edwards, Colorado 81632 email ~ bobbyl@ralarch.comP.O. Box 1805Phone ~ 970.376.42275032 Wildridge Rd Wildridge PUD S T R U C T U R A L - Block 4 Lot 38 Avon, CO 81620 Residence B Exterior Building Elevations A2.2 Side (West) Elevation Rear (North) Elevation Attachment A METAL ROOF STANDING SEAM CORTEN WOOD SIDING/TRIM SW3541 HARBOUR MIST METAL FLASHING CORTEN STUCCO SW6806 SAND DUNE 5032 WILDRIDGE ROAD, UNIT B LOT 38B, BLOCK 4 WILDRIDGE AVON, COLORADO WINDOWS SIERRA-PACIFIC - DARK BRONZE STONE #25W COLORADO BUFF STAINED STRIP FASCIA/TIMBERS SW3532 HILL COUNTRY Attachment B September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – Walking Mountains Employee Housing Staff Report – Major Development Plan September 17, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Case #MJR19005 Project type Major Development Plan Public Hearing Required Legal Description Lot 2A Buck Creek Subdivision Zoning Planned Unit Development (PUD) Address 168 Walking Mountains Lane Prepared By David McWilliams, Town Planner Staff Report Overview This staff report contains one application for consideration by the PZC: Major Development Plan with Design Review for three new proposed employee housing buildings. Summary of Request Brian Sipes (the Applicant) proposes three dorm-style employee housing buildings for the Walking Mountains site on Lot 2A. The identical buildings are 2 stories, 2,452 square feet, off-center gabled roofs, and all located east of Walking Mountains Lane. Two are roughly located perpendicular to Walking Mountains Lane and the lower building is located roughly parallel to the road. The buildings are wood framed and have color and architecture style that match the existing buildings within the PUD. The application also includes parking spaces in front of the buildings and minimal landscaping. Buildings will not have any gas appliances or heating, in an effort to move away from petrochemicals. Solar panels are tentatively proposed, to be included at a later date. The project is phased, and Walking Mountains has full funding for one (1) building and possibly two (2). The applicant has stated that after planning approval, the northernmost (left, below) building will be fully built. All three foundations will probably be laid at once as a cost cutting method. Staff has reservations about this, but the issues may be able to be addressed at building permit through the first condition. Public Notice Notice of the public hearing was published in the September 6 edition of the Vail Daily in accordance with Sec. 7.16.020(d) of the Avon Development Code. Mailed notice is not required for this application type. Property Description The Buck Creek PUD is divided into 5 lots: Lot 1A and 1B are occupied by the Joint Public Safety building and the Medical Office building, Lot 2A has a parking lot and is slated for residential uses (currently being applied for); Lot 2B has a conservation easement; Lot 3 contains the Walking Mountains Science Center and accessory buildings; Lot 4 is a parking lot; and Lot 5 has education facilities. In 2018, a PUD amendment was approved allowing for the Employee Housing Units proposed September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – Walking Mountains Employee Housing in this application. The PUD includes some Development Standards (height, setbacks, parking, etc.), but most of the design characteristics are subject to the Avon Municipal Code (AMC). Planning Analysis Allowed Use and Density: The property is zoned PUD and is permitted to have dwelling units, employee housing, parking, schools, public assembly, and public education facilities Lot Coverage, Setback and Easements: The proposed buildings comply with the property setbacks and easements (Attachment B, A0.1). The development seeks to preserve a stand of trees north and east of the buildings. Building Height: The maximum building height permitted for this property is 45 feet. Staff did not require an exact calculation and estimates the buildings to be roughly 25 feet tall. Parking: The PUD speaks to clustering parking (located north of the dorms, 40 spaces) off-site. Compliant parking will be built on site, including one handicap van space. The PUD requires one (1) space per dwelling unit under 2,500 square feet and 2 spaces for multi-family guests. Snow storage locations are missing on the site plan and their inclusion before building permit is a suggested condition of approval to the application. Design Standards Analysis Landscaping: The buildings are proposed to be minimally landscaped. The lot is covered with cottonwoods and has a riparian area behind the units. A few trees need to be removed for safety and for the building footprints (Attachment B, A0.2). Staff suggests a condition to verify that no nesting birds occupy the trees before removing them. All disturbed areas are proposed to be seeded with native grasses. Staff did not require a landscape unit calculation because the site would surely exceed any requirements due to the number of mature trees preserved. While the landscape plan lacks a completed Planting Plan (with hydrozones, Landscape Unit count, landscape area coverage calculation, and irrigation plan) staff is hesitant to require the elements due to the existing site conditions and proposed minimal landscaping of sprayed native grasses. Staff suggests an approved site disturbance line be verified by staff before a building permit will be issued. A pedestrian pathway is proposed to connect the site to the parking lot and the rest of the campus. Will either be crusher fines or concrete at grade with the adjacent grade similar to the path that connects the parking lot to the rest of the campus. Building Design, Building Materials and Colors: The primary exterior building materials are wood siding and metal siding on the front near the entrance porch. Colors compliment the colors of adjacent buildings and were reviewed for conformance with Sec. 7.28.090(j)(4)(viii), Building Materials, and determined to comply with the design standards. All materials are of high quality and compliment Avon’s built landscape. Roof Material and Pitch: The roof material and pitch were reviewed for compliance with Sec. 7.28.090(d)(3) Roofs. The applicant is proposing a 9:12 and 4:12 gabled roof pitch, with a 3:12 metal shed roof above a porch that gables on either end of the buildings. According to Sec. 7.28.090(j)(4)(v)(c), roofs are required to, “break the linear aspects of building with architectural features, such as… variations in roof form and parapet height,”. PZC should carefully assess whether the application satisfies this requirement, especially given the repetitive nature of the identical design. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – Walking Mountains Employee Housing Exterior Lighting: The only lighting presented is walkway bollards of a style already approved by PZC. Staff suggests a condition for any additional lighting to be reviewed by staff before building permit. Major Development Plan & Design Review - Review Criteria § 7.16.080(f), Development Plan 1. Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified in §7.04.030, Purposes; Staff Response: The Application complies with the applicable purposes outlined in the Development Code. It particularly addresses Purpose (f), which states, “Provide a planned and orderly use of land, protection of the environment and preservation of viability, all to conserve the value of the investments of the people of the Avon community and encourage a high quality of life and the most appropriate use of land throughout the municipality.” Purpose (l) states, “Promote architectural design which is compatible, functional, practical and complimentary checking to Avon's sub-alpine environment.” PZC should carefully weigh whether the repeated design suitably matches the Walking Mountains’ campus aesthetic, and that of the town as a whole. 2. Evidence of substantial compliance with §7.16.090, Design Review; Staff Response: This Major Design and Development Plan Application should be assessed for compliance with the Design Review criteria of the Development Code, fund below. The Design Review section seeks quality development and structures that are visually harmonious with their site and surrounding vicinity. Conformance with this code section is discussed below and in Staff Analysis. 3. Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan; Staff Response: The site is in the Gulch Area District (District 6 of the Comprehensive Plan). This district includes principles that encourage development to reflect the standards of Town Center, limit building heights to be compatible with landforms and surrounding development and reduces development intensity when traveling north on Buck Creek road. This Application is also consistent with the Goals and Policies section, including the following: Policy C.1.2: Ensure compatible architectural features between adjacent buildings. Policy C.3.2: Support and promote cultural activities such as theater, concerts in the park, school activities, festivals and special events. Policy D.3.2: Capitalize on recreational and cultural assets and heritage. Facilitate the creation of new cultural and recreational attractions. 4. Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned development, or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as applicable; Staff Response: The application is in conformance with the accompanying requirements of the PUD zoning and the Development Code. 5. Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – Walking Mountains Employee Housing Standards; and Staff Response: The analysis contained in this staff report addresses all applicable Development Code standards. 6. That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services. Staff Response: Staff sent the proposed development is to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District for review of the property’s’ water allocation and sewer placement under Buck Creek. No response has been heard. The sewer must cross the creek and may require a 401 Permit under the Clean Water Act, before building approval. Staff suggests that these confirmations are reviewed before a building permit is issued. The proposal can be served by all other Town and special district services. §7.16.090(f), Design Review 1. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon as a whole; Staff Response: The Application proposes a design that relates to the character of the surrounding community and the campus atmosphere of the Walking Mountains Science School. 2. The design meets the development and design standards established in this Development Code; and Staff Response: The design is either compliant with the development and design standards contained in the Development Code. 3. The design reflects the long-range goals and design criteria from the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents. Staff Response: Applicable adopted plans include the Avon Comprehensive Plan and provisions of the Development Code. The design has been evaluated for conformance with these plans and staff has determined the proposed design meets the requirements as proposed. Staff Recommendation for MJR19005 Major Design & Development Plan: Staff recommends approving the Major Development Plan application for Lot 3 Buck Creek Subdivision with the following findings and conditions: Findings: 1. The application is complete; 2. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 3. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. No extra demand for public services is made by the application; and 6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community. Conditions: 1. The applicant will demonstrate that any foundation poured will be properly frost protected during the winter months; September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting – Walking Mountains Employee Housing 2. Snow storage shall be shown for the parking areas; 3. Verify that no nesting birds occupy the trees before removing them; 4. A site disturbance line shall be approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit; 5. Exterior lighting shall be approved by staff before a building permit is issued; and 6. Sewer and Fire review as outlined in the staff report shall be completed before a building permit will be issued. Recommended Motion: “I move to approve Case #MJR19005, an application for Major Design and Development Plan for Lot 2A Buck Creek Subdivision together with the findings and conditions recommended by staff.” Exhibits A. Application Materials B. Design & Development Plans Page 1 of 2 3 September 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission And Planning Director Town of Avon 75 South Frontage Road Vail, Colorado 81657 RE: Walking Mountains Science Center Employee Housing – Major Development Plan Narrative Dear planning commissioners and director, We are submitting for approval the attached major development plan application for employee housing units on lot 2A of the Walking Mountains Campus pursuant to the Amended Buck Creek PUD. Walking Mountains has long wished to house longer term staff on campus. Plans for housing were part of the approval for the original campus in the location where the Borgen Precourt Sustainability Center now resides. The new proposed housing will be located near the entrance of the campus and within closer walking distance to the town of Avon. The project is proposed to be built in phases as donations permit. Currently funds existing to build one building and possibly 2. The units are of simple massing and utilize the same materials as existing campus buildings to promote a unified campus theme. The massing is meant to recall the shape of the Mountain Discovery Center and the rhythm of the roofs at the original campus. Each unit will house 6 bedrooms each with their own bathroom along with generous common spaces and storage tailored to the lifestyle of the graduate students that these units will house. When fully built out, this project will provide living space for 18 employees and allow expansion of the graduate fellowship program. On August 16th we attended a pre-application conference with town planning staff and discussed the type of application, schedule, and requested submittal information. We agreed that the material board could consist of images of the existing campus materials we wished to match. After the meeting we adjusted the porch roof pitch to meet the 3:12 town standard. Specific findings related to the town and amended Buck Creek PUD development standards: • Lot 2A is 2.3 acres (100,318.8 sf) and includes wetlands and significant mature riparian vegetation. The main parking lot for the campus is also on this lot as is the existing access road. • The developable area is 50,463.2 sf after the removal of wetlands, road and sewer easements and setbacks from the lot area. We are proposing only 4,906.8 sf of building site coverage which is 9.7% of the developable area. • The project is the appropriate density and scale for the site. Although one additional building could be built on the site, it would require the removal of many of the existing trees including all of those currently between the open meadow and existing parking lot. We propose three buildings that are sited to work with the existing tree canopy and minimize the loss of trees. • 2 of the oldest trees existing show signs of distress and rotten heartwood and one is leaning toward the proposed development. These and a small pod of medium aged trees are all that we believe will be removed to accommodate this development. Attachment A Page 2 of 2 • The amended PUD requires 1 parking space per unit for residential units less than 2,500 sf. Our units are 2,452.1 gsf therefore our three units require only 3 parking spaces. However we are proposing 6 parking spaces for practicality. • The landscaping proposed will be as natural as possible with the goal to return the site as close to its meadow state as possible. The existing meadows at the campus are important wildlife habitat unique from the forested areas and therefore new trees are not suggested by the naturalists. • The disturbed cottonwood trees will be monitored by an arborist who has already evaluated the site and the proposed site plan. Planting new cottonwood trees is not advised because the existing grove is linked via the existing root system and consists of 3-5 family units. Because they are not connected at the roots, new introduced trees will compete with the existing families and will cause unnecessary stress to the grove. Left alone the existing grove will grow where the habitat best allows. This approach and method is scientifically grounded and supported by the mission of the science center to work with nature. • Exterior building materials will match existing campus materials including the wood siding, metal standing seam roofing and corrugated metal wall panels. Window cladding will match the original campus dark bronze with infill stucco accents of the same color. • Building height is significantly lower than the PUD allows. The PUD allows 45’ and we are proposing buildings less than 30’ in height. The dimension provided on sheet A4.1 is taken at the worst downhill point to the highest point on the ridge and is more conservative than the town calculation method yet we are still under the allowable building height by more than 15’. We hope that you will agree that these buildings serve an important need for Walking Mountains and they have been designed to be of an appropriate scale and with a sensitivity to their natural surroundings. We are excited to present them to you for consideration and to break ground this fall! Thank you! Sincerely, Brian Sipes, AIA, LEED AP Sipes Architects Attachment A Attachment B Attachment B Attachment B Attachment B Attachment B Attachment B Attachment B TRACT BB 10.00'BUCK C R E EK BUCK C R E EK10.00'BUCK C R E EKWWWWWWW W W W WWWWEXISTINGPOLELIGHT, TYP.EXISTINGPOLELIGHT, TYP.18023C-0EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS PLAN0 08.30.19 ISSUED PLANNING REVIEWTOWN OF AVON, CONO.ISSUEPROJECT:JOB NO.SHEET NO.JURISDICTION:NOTES:1. TOPOGRAPHY AND PROPERTY LINES SHOWN ARE BASED ONTOPOGRAPHIC AND PLAT SURVEY PREPARED BY KIPP LANDSURVEYING. REFERECE PLAT SURVEY DATED 12.20.16.2. PARKING LOT SHOWN IS BASED ON CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGSPREPARED BY KERRIGAN ENGINEERING, INC. DATED 4.09.2018.3. REFERENCE BUCK CREEK PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AMENDMENTNO. 2 FOR DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR LOT 2A.1 inch = ft.( IN FEET )GRAPHIC SCALE03030301560BUCK CREEK P.U.D. LOT 2AWALKING MOUNTAINSRESIDENTIAL UNITSBUCK CREEKBUCK CREEKSEWER EASEMENTSEWER EASEMENTWETLANDSBOUNDARY COTTON WOOD TREECANOPY LIMITPROPERTY L IN ESTREAM SETBACKSTORM-WTRPONDPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEACCESS EASEMENTDRAINAGEEASEMENT EXISTINGPARKING LOTPROPERTY LINE PRO P ERTY L IN ESTREAM SETBACKSTREAM SETBACKSTREAM SETBACKAttachment B TRACT BBL=123.444,R=693.820 EXISTINGPOLELIGHT, TYP.EXISTINGPOLELIGHT, TYP.+TW 80522:15%ELELELELELK-1151-GLABANCROFTBATHSACRYLIC K-1151-GLABANCROFTBATHSACRYLIC ELELELELELK-1151-GLABANCROFTBATHSACRYLIC K-1151-GLABANCROFTBATHSACRYLIC K-1151-GLABANCROFTBATHSACRYLIC K-1151-GLABANCROFTBATHSACRYLIC NO.ISSUEPROJECT:JOB NO.SHEET NO.JURISDICTION:1 inch = ft.( IN FEET )GRAPHIC SCALE03030301560C-1OVERALL SITE LAYOUTTOWN OF AVON, COBUCK CREEK P.U.D. LOT 2AWALKING MOUNTAINSRESIDENTIAL UNITS180230 8.30.19 ISSUED FOR PLANNING REVIEWEXISTINGPARKING LOTWETLANDSBOUNDARYDRAINAGE EASEMENTBUCK CREEK RO A D SEWER EASEMENTCOTTON WOOD TREE CANOPY LIMITBLDG 1BLDG 2BLDG 3PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY L INE PROPERTY LINESTORM-WTRPONDSTREAM SETBACKPROPERTY LINEP RO P E R T Y L I N EBUCK CREEKBUCK CREEKPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY L INE PROPERTY LINELOT 2A BUCKCREEK PUDNOTES:1. TOPOGRAPHY AND PROPERTY LINES SHOWN ARE BASED ON TOPOGRAPHIC AND PLATSURVEY PREPARED BY KIPP LAND SURVEYING. REFERECE PLAT SURVEY DATED 12.20.16.2. PARKING LOT SHOWN IS BASED ON CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS PREPARED BY KERRIGANENGINEERING, INC. DATED 4.09.2018.3. REFERENCE BUCK CREEK PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AMENDMENT NO. 2 FORDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR LOT 2A4. PROPOSED SIDEWALK PATHS SHALL BE 4' WIDE MINIMUM. THE ACCESSIBLE PATH TOBUILDING 1 SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA STANDARDS. THEACCESSIBLE ROUTE SURFACE SHALL BE PAVED PER LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS.5. DRAINAGE SWALES THROUGH BUILDING SITE SHALL BE ROUTED THROUGH VEGETATEDSWALES PRIOR TO DISCHARGE TO CREEK. DRAINAGE FROM THE PARKING AREAS ISINTENDED TO DRAIN TO THE EXISTING STORM WATER POND AT THE LOW END OF THE SITE.6. THE CREEK SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM DIRECT STORM WATER RUNOFF DURINGCONSTRUCTION AND PRIOR TO DEVELOPING MATURE LANDSCAPE BY UTILIZING BESTMANAGEMENT INCLUDING SILT FENCE AND STRAW BALE BARRIERS, AND STORM INLETWADDLES.SEWER EASEMENTWA L K I NG MO U N T A I N S L A N E LOT 2B BUCKCREEK PUDAttachment B N81° 40' 18"E45.03' (P)N5 2 ° 2 1 ' 1 3 " E 1 3 0 . 5 6 ' ( P )N73° 50' 48"E56.47' (P)N81° 40' 18"E45.03' (P)N5 2 ° 2 1 ' 1 3 " E 1 3 0 . 5 6 ' ( P )N73° 50' 48"E56.47' (P)WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWEXISTING POLE LIGHT, TYP.7531753075327531753075287529+ 3 0 . 0EXIST. 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MOUNTABLE CURB TO REMAINBLDG STRUCT LIMIT B L D G S T R U C T L I M I T 75347533+31.6 RIM32.8++31.8+31.58+31.48 + 3 1 . 1 2 + 3 1 . 2 2 + 3 1 . 4 4ACCESS ROU TE 2% MAX.BLDG STRUCT LIMIT BLDG STRUCT LIMIT NO.ISSUEPROJECT:JOB NO.SHEET NO.JURISDICTION:1 inch = ft.( IN FEET )GRAPHIC SCALE0101010520C-2SITE GRADING DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES PLANTOWN OF AVON, COBUCK CREEK P.U.D. LOT 2AWALKING MOUNTAINSRESIDENTIAL UNITS180230 8.30.19 ISSUED FOR PLANNING REVIEWWALKING MOUNTAINS LANE PARKING LOTSTREAM SETBACKWETLANDS BOUNDARYLOT LINEDRAINAGE EASEMENTBUCK CREEK ROAD SEWER EASEMENTCOTTON WOODTREE CANOPY LIMITEXIST. SEWER MAINBUCK CREEKNOTES:1. THE BUILDING STRUCTURE LIMIT LINE IS ESTABLISHED FROM ACOMBINATION OF STREAM SETBACK, SEWER EASEMENT, WETLANDS BOUNDARY ANDDRIVEWAY EASEMENT.Attachment B September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting - Nottingham Park Fitness Court Fence Page | 1 Staff Report Case #MNR19026 Nottingham Park Fitness Court Fence September 17, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission Project type Minor Development Plan Address Nottingham Park Location Prepared By Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision David McWilliams, Town Planner Staff Report Overview This staff report contains analysis of the fence and landscaping design around the new fitness court for consideration by the PZC. Background and Summary The addition of a fitness court in Nottingham Park has led to issues of unaccompanied minors using the structure as a play area. To segregate the court from the rest of the park, staff is proposing a new split rail fence be placed around the area, with a gate at the current sidewalk entrance. The fence will be a rough-cut wood two rail split rail around the concrete pad, and the gate will be a crisscrossed wooden gate with a latch. Shrubs (varieties listed in attachment A, page 3) are proposed to surround the fence in order to minimize visual impact of the project and fitness court. Sketch of the completed project. The fitness court was installed after the Recreation Department was awarded a grant for the project. Staff presented the project to Town Council and received permission for its placement in its current location. Since, issues of horseplay and dangerous behavior have occurred. The solution presented is not intended to remove all issues, but to be a positive act for which a user must open a signed gate in order to gain access to the space. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting - Nottingham Park Fitness Court Fence Page | 2 Process In compliance with Section #7.12.040, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall conduct a public hearing prior to acting on this design review application. The final decision rests with PZC. Planning Analysis The fence design should be analyzed according to Avon Municipal Code section 7.28.080(2), which reads, in part: (i) Compatibility. Walls and fences shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials and colors of the principal buildings on the same lot. If used along collector or arterial streets, such features shall be made visually interesting by integrating architectural elements, such as brick or stone columns, varying the alignment or setback of the fence, softening the appearance of fence lines with plantings or through similar techniques. A fence or wall may not consist of a solid, unbroken expanse length of more than fifty (50) feet. (ii) Materials: A. Stone walls or brick walls with a stone or cast stone cap, treated wood fences, decorative metal, cast iron fences, stucco walls and stone piers are encouraged. Solid walls and fences are permitted only in rear and side yards. Retaining walls are permitted where required for grading purposes. Hedges may be used in the same manner and for the same purposes as a fence or wall. B. Fences used in front yards shall be at least fifty percent (50%) open. Allowable fences are split rail, wrought iron, picket or other standards residential fences of a similar nature approved by the Director. C. Solid fences shall be constructed to meet the wind design criteria of the adopted International Building Code, using a basic wind speed of ninety (90) miles per hour. D. Other materials may be incorporated in fences and walls and may be approved by the Director. (iv) Height Limitations. A. No more than forty-two (42) inches high between the front building line and the front property line. For corner lots, front yard fence regulations shall apply to both street sides of lot. B. No more than forty-two (42) inches high if located on a side yard line in the front yard, except if required for demonstrated unique security purposes. C. No more than five (5) feet high for an opaque privacy fence located on a rear property line or on a side yard line in the rear yard. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting - Nottingham Park Fitness Court Fence Page | 3 D. No more than six (6) feet high for opaque privacy fences that are located directly adjacent to and integrated with the architecture of the house or connected to a courtyard. Staff Response: The proposed fence will be visually unobtrusive due to its design and surrounding shrubs. The park has several examples of split rail fences, and the aesthetic is compatible with the park use. The unique security issues of the area require such a fence. The fence would be at least 50% “open” by definition as a split rail design and not more than forty-two inches in height, in compliance with the height limitations. Planning Commission Review Criteria The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing proposed designs: (1) Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified in Section 7.04.030, Purposes; Staff Response: The design reinforces an orderly use of land within the Park; the style is complimentary to Avon’s sub-alpine environment. The design promotes the health, safety, and welfare of Park users, and the materials are of high quality. (2) Evidence of substantial compliance with Section 7.16.090, Design review; Staff Response: Responses to the Design Review Criteria is below. (3) Consistency with the Avon Comprehensive Plan; Staff Response: The design does not explicitly meet any goals of the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan for Harry A. Nottingham Park but screens and protects an established use within the park, which are generally supported by the plans. (4) Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned development or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as applicable; Staff Response: The plan is consistent with all land use approvals. (5) Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards; and Staff Response: As noted, the design is compliant to all applicable development and design standards. September 17, 2019 PZC Meeting - Nottingham Park Fitness Court Fence Page | 4 (6) That the development can be adequately served by city services, including but not limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection and emergency medical services. Staff Response: The fence does not require any additional services. 7.16.090(f) Review Criteria. The PZC and shall apply the following review criteria for the basis of recommendations and decisions on design review: (1) The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community; or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon as a whole; (2) The design meets the development and design standards established in this Development Code; and (3) The design reflects the long range goals and design criteria from the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents. Staff Response: The design relates to the character of the campus and the community, meets the development standards of the code, and reflects the goals of the Avon Comprehensive Plan, and staff suggests approval of the application. Recommended Motion: “I move to approve Case #MNR19026, an application for a fence around the fit court at Nottingham Park, Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, with the findings listed in Staff’s report.” Recommended Findings: 1. The application is complete; 2. The application provides sufficient information to allow the PZC to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 3. The proposed application was reviewed pursuant to §7.16.080(f), Development Plan, §7.16.090(f), Design Review. The design meets the development and design standards established in the Avon Development Code; 4. The application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; 5. No extra demand for public services is made by the application; and 6. The design relates the development to the character of the surrounding community. Attachments: A. Design Memo and follow-up email Attachment A, 1 TO: Eric Heil, Town Manager CC: Gary Padilla, Justin Hildreth, John Curutchet FROM: Lance J. Richards, Director, Human Resources RE: Risk Management for the Fitness Court DATE: August 16, 2019 SUMMARY: The Fitness Court which was recently completed has proven to be a very attractive play area for children. Unfortunately, the design of the Fitness Court makes it potentially dangerous for small children to be playing there. At several concerts this Summer, we have found unattended children playing on the equipment, and engaging in potentially dangerous actions. In some cases, I’ve actually witnessed parents dropping off kids at the Fitness Court and telling them to “just play here.” For those events, we have ended up closing the Court for the evening, wrapping it in Police tape. During our recent CIRSA walking audit, the Auditor said that we must get a fence of some sort around it, as well as signage. Appropriate signage has already been ordered and received. ANALYSIS: The Fitness Court cannot be moved further away from the playground, so we must create some mitigation to our risks with this. This mitigation must ensure that appropriate use continues unimpeded, but that children are not “dropped off” in the area by parents. Signage will be an important component of reducing the Town’s risk exposure. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The already received signs cost $270. Split rail fence estimates online suggest an installed cost of $4000- 5000. Shrubs around the perimeter will likely cost another $1000. Finally, it will be necessary to relocate components of our existing irrigation system. It is likely that Public Works can complete this work fully in- house. RECOMMENDATION: As of this writing, we have surrounded the Fitness Court with bike-rack barriers, and signs have been tie- wrapped to the barriers on all three sides. I recommend that we plan and install a split rail fence (sample pictures attached) around the three sides of the Fitness Court, with a gate where the concrete entrance path is. We should place our new signs on the two non-gated sides, and the third sign directly on the gate. I also recommend, in the interim, that we continue to monitor the Fitness Court during Nottingham events, and be ready to close it if parents refuse to parent. Attachment A, 2 Split rail fence; rails will be rough-hewn. A rough hewn fence would look like this: Entrance gate for Fitness Court Attachment A, 3 Email Correspondence from Staff: Drew and Joe, Thanks for your time today discussing shrubbery for the fence around the fitness court. I wanted to verify the information we discussed. You indicated your five recommendations were (not in any order): • Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon Hibiscus (hibiscus syriacus) • Seven Son Flower (heptacodium miconicides) • Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (cornus mas) • Coralburst Crabapple (malus coralburst) • Adirondack Crabapple (malus Adirondack) Your criteria for these were: • Indigenous to Colorado • Hearty enough to endure both summer drought conditions, as well as heavy snow accumulations • Will thrive in both shade and sun, as parts of the fitness court get both • Strong enough to endure the heavy pruning necessary to maintain them at or below fence line • Will tolerate a mulch bed and irrigation-source water • Will be aesthetically pleasing throughout its’ seasonal cycles Lance J. Richards, SPHR, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, GPHR, SPHRi Director, Human Resources and Risk Management Town of Avon 970.748.4005 (D) | 970.471.6621 (M) @lancejrichards www.avon.org