Swift Gulch PUD amendmentTown of Avon
PUD Amendment Staff Report
March 17, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
Report date
December 20, 2019
Project type
PUD Amendment
Legal description
Parcels 1 and 2, Swift Gulch Addition PUD
Zoning
PUD
Address
500 Swift Gulch Road
Introduction
The Town has applied to amend the Swift Gulch Addition PUD Development Plan for the proposed public works complex. The current development plan and development standards were established
by Ordinance 94-19.
Proposed amendment
The proposed amendment is to establish a new site plan and amend the existing development standards. The new development plan follows the same basic pattern as the established plan,
with buildings establishing the southern perimeter of the site, and, in conjunction with landscaping, serve as screening of interior operations that would otherwise be visible from
I-70 and Avon south of I-70. The development standards will be amended to exclude retaining walls from building setback requirements.
Process Summary
For any proposed PUD or PUD Amendment, the Planning & Zoning Commission shall conduct an initial formal hearing comprised of a public hearing and Commission review. A report of the Commission
stating its findings and recommendations along with the staff report shall then be transmitted to the Town Council.
Any PUD Plan or PUD Amendment requires approval by ordinance of the Town Council. The Council shall, after receiving the report and recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission,
hold a public hearing and act upon the proposed project. Following the required hearing, the Town Council shall consider the comments and evidence presented at the hearing and evaluate
the application and approve, approve with conditions or deny the application in whole or in part.
PUD Design Criteria
According to the Town of Avon Zoning Code, Section 17.20.110, the following shall be used as the principal criteria in evaluating a PUD. Since the proposed amendment closely follows
patterns established in the existing development plan and standards, the proposed amendment conforms with the following criteria.
Conformance with the Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan’s Goals and Objectives.
Conformity and compliance with the overall design theme of the town, the sub-area design recommendations and design guidelines of the Town.
Design compatibility with the immediate environment, neighborhood, and adjacent properties relative to architectural design, scale, bulk, building height, buffer zones, character, and
orientation.
The landscaping plan and building placement have been revised to improve screening of the site.
Uses, activity, and density provide a compatible, efficient, and workable relationship with surrounding uses and activity.
Identification and mitigation or avoidance of natural and/or geologic hazards that affect the property upon which the PUD is proposed.
Site plan, building design and location and open space provisions designed to produce a functional development responsive and sensitive to natural features, vegetation and overall aesthetic
quality of the community.
A circulation system designed for both vehicles and pedestrians addressing on and off site traffic circulation that is compatible with the town transportation plan.
Functional and aesthetic landscaping and open space in order to optimize and preserve natural features, recreation, views and function.
Phasing plan or subdivision plan that will maintain a workable, functional, and efficient relationship throughout the development of the PUD. The phasing plan shall clearly demonstrate
that each phase can be workable, functional and efficient without relying upon completion of future project phases.
Adequacy of public services such as sewer, water, schools, transportation systems, roads, parks, and police and fire protection.
That the existing streets and roads are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated traffic within the proposed PUD and in the vicinity of the proposed PUD.
Development Standards
Development Standards including lot area, site dimensions, setbacks, height, density control, site coverage, landscaping and parking shall be determined by the town council as part of
the approved development plan with consideration of the recommendation of the Planning commission.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends a resolution to Town Council recommending approval of the proposed amendment.
Recommended Motion
Approve Resolution 98-1, recommending that the Town Council of the Town of Avon approve the amendment to the PUD Development Plan and standards, for Parcels 1 and 2, Swift Gulch Addition,
Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado based upon the following findings:
That the proposed amendment is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
That the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area or uses.
That adequate facilities are available to serve development for the type and scope suggested by the proposed amendment.
If you have any questions regarding this project or any planning matter, please call me at
748-4014, or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Matzko, Director of Community Development