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PZC Minutes 121979RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1979, 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Design Review Board for the Town of Avon was held on December 19, 1979 at 7:45 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon in the Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Hugh Price, Chairman. All Board Membeis were present including 'ex officio' Member Richard Evans and newly appointed Member Lawrence Kumpost. The Chairman deferred the reading of the minutes until later in the meeting in order for all members to have a chance to read them. There being no business requiring consideration before the regularly scheduled agenda, Item #1 was introduced. Item #1, Heritage Company, Lots 1-7Block 3, Benchmark Subdivision, 198 units, Conceptual plans, File No. 79-12-1. Lon Teal, planner for the project, represented Heritage Company. Larry Kumpost stepped down due to his affiliation with the Pacific -Heritage Corporation. Chairman Hugh Price noted that although the density transfer involving these lots was favorably recommended to the Avon Town Council, they have not yet acted on that recommendation. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are on the west of the newly constructed W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Lots 4-7 are east of the road. The north boundary is the river and the south boundary is Highway 6. Five lots are zoned residential (10.33 acres) and two are zoned commercial (1.1 acres). This will be Phase II of Sunridge #1. The basic shell structure of Sunridge #1 will be reused with a different facade, different roof structure, the buildings will be broken into smaller masses and will have a somewhat different character. The combined lots are zoned for 172 units. Because of an existing sewer line, one commercial lot is unbuildable for commercial use. John requested that it be renamed residential and the commercial zoning be relocated. One acre on the east corner has been allocated for com- mercial use due to better access. The access will be off of Beaver Creek Blvd. directly across from the west resi- ° dential entrance and the ingress to the residential area from Highway 6 might be combined. It has not been decided at this time whether the commercial area will be completely separated by vehicular traffic from the residential parking lot. The commercial space may possibly be a bank or a restaurant. On the east side, there will be five modules, 11 units each with 110 parking spaces, 2' stories high (32 feet). Main access to the units will be off of W. Beaver Creek Blvd. with ingress only off of the highway. The existing file rcyuiu� wue "ny of LhC Desiyii Review Guard for the Town of Avon was held on December 19, 1979 at 7:45 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon in the Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Hugh Price, Chairman. All Board Members were present including 'ex officio' Member Richard Evans and newly appointed Member Lawrence Kumpost. The Chairman deferred the reading of the minutes until later in the meeting in order for all members to have a chance to read them. There being no business requiring consideration before the regularly scheduled agenda, Item #1 was introduced. Item #1, Heritage Company, Lots 1-7, Block 3, Benchmark Subdivision, 198 units, Conceptual plans, File No. 79-12-1. Lon Teal, planner for the project, represented Heritage Company. Larry Kumpost stepped down due to his affiliation with the Pacific -Heritage Corporation. Chairman Hugh Price noted that although the density transfer involving these lots was favorably recommended to the Avon Town Council, they have not yet acted on that recommendation. Lots 1, 2 and 3 are on the west of the newly constructed W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Lots 4-7 are east of the road. The north boundary is the river and the south boundary is Highway 6. Five lots are zoned residential (10.33 acres) and two are zoned commercial (1.1 acres). This will be Phase II of Sunridge #1. The basic shell structure of Sunridge #1 will be reused with a different facade, different roof structure, the buildings will be broken into smaller masses and will have a somewhat different character. The combined lots are zoned for 172 units. Because of an existing sewer line, one commercial lot is unbuildable for commercial use. John requested that it be renamed residential and the commercial zoning be relocated. One acre on the east corner has been allocated for com- mercial use due to better access. The access will be off of Beaver Creek Blvd. directly across from the west resi- dential entrance and the ingress to the residential area from Highway 6 might be combined. It has not been decided at this time whether the commercial area will be completely separated by vehicular traffic from the residential parking lot. The commercial space may possibly be a bank or a restaurant. On the east side, there will be five modules, 11 units each with 110 parking spaces, 2' stories high (32 feet). Main access to the units will be off of W. Beaver Creek Blvd. with ingress only off of the highway. The existing sewer line ends in the middle of the project and there is -1- an irregation canal the full length, in and out of the property line. On the west parcel there will be 143 units, a few with three modules (33 units), a few with two modules (22 units) and one with one module (11 units) and 286 parking spaces. The gravel pit will be filled in one of two ways: fill area, and put buildings on cassons and grade beams; or over -excavate where buildings may be on fill area until stable material is exposed and refill. The setback of the building from the west property line is the minium set- back of 7h feet. The Board asked for at least a 20 foot setback. The tennis courts will be on the corner of the intersection and screening would be needed. Since the screening may cause traffic problems, the courts could possibly be moved to the middle open space and the corner made an open space. The open space in the middle of the west area could be a possible recreational area for the project. There is some concern that if this area is not filled level with the rest, it will be limited as a re- creational area. Land adjacent to the open space along the river might be integrated into a pathway. Don requested tentative approval of the schematic site plans, they will come back with full working drawings for approval. Three concerns stated by the Board are: 1) whether the applicant is also the owner of all the lots, 2) the approval of 198 units is contingent on the density transfers, 3) some rezoning is re-uired to move existing two commercial sites and consolidate into a single site. The Board would also like to see more d?veloped landscaping plans. It was stated that it seemed a better plan to consolidate the commercial areas and to consolidate the number of lots and develop one overall plan. The use of metal roofing was discussed. The Board asked for evidence that metal roofing is better than other types and how long it will last. Don or someone in his group will contact the Town to be put on the agenda for a future meeting. Item #2, City Market, Lots 67 and 68, Block 2 Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 79-10-5. David Mack, project architect, represented City Market. As requested by the Board, the building has been moved forward 25 feet and front landscaping area diminished, the parking lights are the same, trash and loading have changed locations, the landscaping plan has been revised and the berms have been heightened to five feet. The building height is 20 feet in front and 16 feet in back. The Board has requested that the ribbed block be extended to continue around the back. It was noted that the grading is a one foot drop in less than ten feet at an access to the building, which exceeds the maximum height allowed for ramps. The filtration medium from the swale out to other drainage is being researched. The Board requested that trees be increased by 50%, that the nature of trees behind the building be changed, that shrubs in the natural grass (Kentucky Blue Grass grown wild) be studied since potentilla and tammy juniper are hidden in buffalo grass, also aspen are not significant planting material and would like some evergreen added behind tl:o building for year-round qreen vegetation. stable material is exposed and refill. The setback of the building from the west property line is the minium set- back of 7h feet. The Board asked for at least a 20 foot setback. The tennis courts will ,e on the corner of the intersection and screening would be needed. Since the screening may cause traffic problems, the courts could possibly be moved to the middle open space and the corner made an open space. The open space in the middle of the west area could be a possible recreational area for the project. There is some concern that if this area is not filled level with the rest, it will be limited as a re- creational area. Land adjacent to the open space along the river might be integrated into a pathway. Don requested tentative approval of the schematic site plans, they will come back with full working drawings for approval. Three concerns stated by the Board are: 1) whether the applicant is also the owner of all the lots, 2) the approval of 198 units is contingent on the density transfers, 3) some rezoning is required to move existing two commercial sites and consolidate into a single site. The Board would also like to see more developed landscaping plans. It was stated that it seemed a better plan to consolidate the commercial areas and to consolidate the number of lots and develop one overall plan. The use of metal roofing was discussed. The Board asked for evidence that metal roofing is better than other types and how long it will last. Don or someone in his group will contact the Town to be put on the agenda for a future meeting. 2, City Market, Lots 67 and 68, Block 2, Benchmark David Mack, project architect, represented City Market. As requested by the Board, the building has been moved forward 25 feet and front landscaping area diminished, the parking lights are the same, trash and loading have changed locations, the landscaping plan has been revised and the berms have been heightened to five feet. The building height is 20 feet in front and 16 feet in back. The Board has requested that the ribbed block be extended to continue around the back. It was noted that the grading is a one foot drop in less than ten feet at an access to the building, which exceeds the maximum height allowed for ramps. The filtration medium from the swale out to other drainage is being researched. The Board requested that trees be increased by 508, that the nature of trees behind the building be changed, that shrubs in the natural grass (Kentucky Blue Grass grown wild) be studied since potentilla and tammy juniper are hidden in buffalo grass, also aspen are not significant planting material and would like some evergreen added behind the building for year-round green vegetation. -2- r no The size of the vegetated areas will be granted approval but what is to be contained in those areas - amounts, sizes and nature - will not be approved at this time. There being no objections, the Board granted approval subject to the above conditions. Item #3, Avon Center at Beaver Creek, Shapiro Construction v -7. rills Mccoy, John Anderson and Ken Shapiro represented Avon Center at Beaver Creek. Hugh Price stated that an outside consultant will be engaged to advise the Town given the scope of this project, that the 80 foot height limit will be adhered to and the parking ratio adhered to. These subjects may possibly be discussed once a consultant has been hired and has become famili- arized with the project. The Board would like attention paid to the traffic this project will generate, the influx of population, the housing problem and the fact that it will be a model of future construction in the Town. It was suggested that the schedule be lengthened in order to give the consultant the chance to give input on the project. The time frame for the lengthened review process can not be set at this time - perhaps after the consultant has started. Town Attorney John Blish stated that the planning consultant will be named by the Town Council by approxi- mately January 8, 1980. Ken Shapiro stated that Avon Center at Beaver Creek is firmer in their position to not pursue inclusion of em- ployee housing at this time due to the height and parking restrictions and the necessary delay caused by the hiring of a consultant. According to Town Attorney John Blish the consultant will be hired at the expense of Avon Center at Beaver Creek. Therefore, they requested to know where in the municipal regulations that is provided for, would like input regarding who the consultant will be, requested that the consultant be problem solving oriented, not design oriented, would like to meet with the consultant more frequently than a bi-monthly basis, and have recom- mended two names of consultants to the Town Attorney. The Board was presented with an updating: accesses to parking levels - one for phases one and two, two for phases three and four, a temporary second access at all times can be constructed; the east end of the building has been opened up with a wider setback, landscaping will be devel- oped around the northwest end at the intersection; the loading area has been moved; the land next to Nottingham Park is being studied to integrate building and park - perhaps a pond or outdoor shops; the east end may be a terminal for buses; regarding the commercial levels - there will be openings from the first level up through the second level and a balcony access to the second level, the mixture of office space and commercial space on the second level is being studied; a recreational facility and fewer condominium units are planned for the third level; the top five levels are typical condo levels with 9 units per level; potential roof designs were introduced. Materials to be used: fireproof steel or reinforced concrete and stucco or precast concrete paneling for exterior of exposed aggregate nature. Avon Center at Beaver Creek will be put on the agenda for the January 16, 198n meetinq. S, Lots 4-i- olvlslon, rile LVO. Bill McCoy, John Anderson and Ken Shapiro represented Avon Center at Beaver Creek. Hugh Price stated that an outside consultant will be engaged to advise the Town given the scope of this project, that the 80 foot height limit will be adhered to and the parking ratio adhered to. These subjects may possibly be discussed once a consultant has been hired and has become famili- arized with the project. The Board would like attention paid to the traffic this project will generate, the influx of population, the housing problem and the fact that it will be a model of future construction in the Town. It was suggested that the schedule be lengthened in order to give the consultant the chance to give input on the project. The time frame .for the lengthened review process can not be set at this time - perhaps after the consultant has started. Town Attorney John Blish stated that the planning consultant will be named by the Town Council by approxi- mately January 8, 1980. Ken Shapiro stated that Avon Center at Beaver Creek is firmer in their position to not pursue inclusion of em- ployee housing at this time due to the height and parking restrictions and the necessary delay caused by the hiring of a consultant. According to Town Attorney John Blish the consultant will be hired at the expense of Avon Center at Beaver Creek. Therefore, they requested to know where in the municipal regulations that is provided for, would like input regarding who the consultant will be, requested that the consultant be problem solving oriented, not design oriented, would like to meet with the consultant more frequently than a bi-monthly basis, and have recom- mended two names of consultants to the Town Attorney. The Board was presented with an updating: accesses to parking levels - one for phases one and two, two for phases three and four, a temporary second access at all times can be constructed; the east end of the building has been opened up with a wider setback, landscaping will be devel- oped around the northwest end at the intersection; the loading area has been moved; the land next to Nottingham Park is being studied to integrate building and park - perhaps a pond or outdoor shops; the east end may be a terminal for buses; regarding the commercial levels - there will be openings from the first level up through the second level and a balcony access to the second level, the mixture of office space and commercial space on the second level is being studied; a recreational facility and fewer condominium units are planned for the third level; the top five levels are typical condo levels with 9 units per level; potential roof designs were introduced. Materials to be used: fireproof steel or reinforced concrete and stucco or precast concrete paneling for exterior of exposed aggregate nature. Avon Center at Beaver Creek will be put on the agenda for the January 16, 1980 meeting. -3- Item #4, Benchmark - Garza or Lot Line /J—LV—V• John Behrend represented Mr. Garza. In compliance with the Board's request, John presented s schematic plan showing the footprint, a profile, parking, trees and topography of the area. John will send copies of letters he received frum all utility companies saying that they will vacate the easement. There being no objections, conceptual approval was granted subject to the inlividual owning both lots and coming back with a plan based on this decision. This recommen- dation will be given to the Town Council. Item #5, Avon Lake Villas IV, Lot 42. Block 2 .74Lu1yiJlVaa, r11C LIU. Chris Krabacher represented Avon Lake Villas IV. This lot was once approved by the Design Review Board for Solar Mountain Condominiums. There will be an eight foot high chain link fence enclosing the lot during construction, the view corridor of the buildings to the north is gener- ally the same as with Solar Mountain. The parking is almost the same as Solar Mountain's. There is 1.4 acres, building and paved area covers 56.68, the building alone covers 28.88, 41.49 is open space and there is 71.28 visual open space. The building is basically three stories high with 24 three bedroom, three bathroom units horizontally defined on each floor; a 16 foot hot pool with an enclosing fence; front and rear access for all units except townhouses which have front access, all principal entrances on townhouses on third and fourth floors; there are eight one bedroom units; eight inch concrete masonry walls between units, truss joist floor system, masonry fireplaces with all living areas facing south for the view. Landscaping budget is $20,000, the lawn sprinkling system plan will be submitted by installer prior to installation, cottonwoods may be substituted for aspen, there are four 'fir trees on the north side and six on the south side. Snow will be removed to the corners of the building, there are nine exterior lights, six feet high posts with downward lighting, there are three dumpsters for the 32 units, each unit has a compactor. There are three court- yards, 2 are 10 feet wide and one is 28 feet wide, they are for light and to break up the building visually, they will be bermed up so water will run out. Materials for exterior - siding and stucco h and �, pre - manufactured panels on styrofoam which adhere to the building in lieu of stucco with insulation on the inside and texture on the outside. They will bring samples before final approval is granted. There is no three-dimensional off- setting between wood and stucco, chimneys will be flagstone. The Board stated: the landscaping appears sparse and regimented; the elevations are nice and have good arti- culation; the footprint of the overall building needs more articulation; the ten foot courtyards are not sig- nificant - they should be studied; the building needs more offsetting, more variated interest; the trees along the parking area may be destroyed from snowplowing; three-dimensional overall relief is needed; the paved area is being drained over landscape area and over sidewalk on the side, it needs control and gravel may help;