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PZC Minutes 020680r^ RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS vwv MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1980, 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Design Review Board for the Town of Avon was held on February 6, 1980 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 with the exception of Bill Pierce. 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. Art Swords, URS introduced Steve Holt to the Board and gave their report. In developing the character of the Town and the Town Center, the issues they are concerned with: design to human scale, tha spaces between buildings should establish the scale and facades of the buildings should enhance the quality of the space; environmental impact; lighting plans need to be developed, color of light, height of poles, standard for lighting; walks - width, surface, slopes for handicapped, lighting; signage requires ordinate, graphic package; landscaping; these things are going to happen, now is the time to do it. Will have a meeting regarding the basic character of the Town after the Board reads this report and has a feedback session with URS. George Hovey mentioned that traffic is also a concern of URS. Creek, Lots 47-54, Block 2, Benchmark auoaivision, Conceptual Approval, file No. /9-11-5. John Anderson and Bill McCoy represented Avon Center at Beaver Creek. A slide show was presented depicting further development of models, a sketch which addresses the human scale and various shopping centers in Denver. John stated that a direct ramp from the mall to the under- ground garage has been added and that the mall has been made the focal point. Bill stated that the service and loading facilities of the commercial space will be located in two areas, one at each end and each will be 14,000 square feet, Avon Center will retain a shopping mall consultant; to acquire a human scale along the mall - variations in the building facade, warmth of material used, offering a variety of activities, landscaping is important; Avon Center is against a bridge across the mall at the second level because of grade difference, the second level will be office space, it would block the views toward the southwest, it is not necessary to achieve a vital, active mall; regarding the scale at the bus stop - the tower has been moved away from that area, perhaps a bus shelter can be added; they feel the need to establish guidelines for the design control of the exterior mall - specific drawings and materials, control construction quality, graphic and signage, steps, ramps, define allowable and appropriate uses of the mall, define housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities for tenants; parking - within the specificatinns of Ordinance 79-12. Ken Shapiro asked for conceptual approval. Statements from the Board: The project is better understood now, better orientation can be achieved if models are placed on colored mats; there seems to be no viable alternative to this basic design; the underground parking is an asset and a large building is necessary in order to have it; if the interior mall has a feel ing of outside i space, that compensates for not having several small buildings; to- night's presentation shows the personality of the project for the first time, internal delivery areas are needed. was held on February 6, 1980 at 7:45 P.M. in the Town Council Cham',ers 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 with the exception of Bill Pierce. 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. Art Swords, URS introduced Steve Holt to the Board and gave their report. In developing the character of the Town and the Town Center, the issues they are concerned with: design to human scale, the spaces between buildings should establish the scale and facades of the buildings should enhance the quality of the space; environmental impact; lighting plans need to be developed, color of light, height of poles, standard for lighting; walks - width, surface, slopes for handicapped, lighting; signage requires ordinate, graphic package; landscaping; these things are going to happen, now is the time to do it. Will have a meeting regarding the basic character of the Town after the Board reads this report and has a feedback session with URS. George Hovey mentioned that traffic is also a concern of URS. 47-54, Block 2, Benchmark SUbdlVlslon, Lonceptual Approval, File No. /9-11-5. John Anderson and Bill McCoy represented Avon Center at Beaver Creek. A slide show was presented depicting further development of models, a sketch which addresses the human scale and various shopping centers in Denver. John stated that a direct ramp from the mall to the under- ground garage has been added and that the mall has been made the focal point. Bill stated that the service and loading facilities of the commercial space will be located in two areas, one at each end and each will be 14,000 square feet, Avon Center will retain a shopping mall consultant; to acquire a human scale along the mall - variations in the building facade, warmth of material used, offering a variety of activities, landscaping is important; Avon Center is against a bridge across the mall at the second level because of grade difference, the second level will be office space, it would block the views toward the southwest, it is not necessary to achieve a vital, active mall; regarding the scale at the bus stop - the tower has been moved away from that area, perhaps a bus shelter can be added; they feel the need to establish guidelines for the design control of the exterior mall - specific drawings and materials, control construction quality, graphic and signage, steps, ramps, define allowable and appropriate uses of the mall, define housekeeping and maintenance responsibilities for tenants; parking - within the specifications of Ordinance 79-12. Ken Shapiro asked for conceptual approval. Statements from the Board: The project is better understood now, better orientation can be achieved if models are placed on colored mats; there seems to be no viable alternative to this basic design; the underground parking is an asset and a large building is necessary in order to have it; if the interior mall has a feeling of outside space, that compensates for not having several small buildings; to- night's presentation shows the personality of the project for the first time, internal delivery areas are needed. -1- 1011N 1", There being no objections, Larry Kumpost motioned that a vote be taken to approve the very basic concept of this project and Tom Landauer seconded the motion. A hand vote was taken with all Board Members voting in favor of granting conceptual approval. In reference to the development of the mall, Art Swards stated that a third party should be appointed by the Board as soon as possible to be involved in coordinating the design of the mall with Avon Center and Peregrine Properties. Item #2. Peregrine Properties. Conceptual Approval. Lots 62-64 David Towbin represented Peregrine Properties. David requested that an informal meeting be held with the Board and with URS. Hugh Price suggested an idea session which will be held prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting if time allows. I f e and Mike Blair. Densi Sion, Fiie Larry Goad represented Sun Eagle and Sur. Eagle and Mike Blair. Chairman Hugh Price stated that there has been verbal objection to the proposed changes from the owners of Lot 24, Block 1, written objection from the owners of Lot 42 and the owners of two other lots, Jens Husted and Frank Biasca, within 300 feet were present at the meeting. It was decided to review and vote on the two issues separately. The road cut necessitates a different entrance to Lot 112 than ori- ginally drawn. In order to put in a driveway of 5 grade or less it is necessary to cut the driveway through Lot 111. There being no ob- jection from the property owners in the audience and none from the Board a hand vote was taken. The Board voted unanimously to recommend to the Avon Town Council that the lot line be vacated in order that an access can be achieved to Lot 112 - the resulting lot to be called Lot 111. For the review and vote on Sun Eagle and Mike Blair, Mike Blair stepped down. It was noted that Lot 15 is a buildable lot after the road cut which reduced the size of the lot. The adjacent property owners stated that they were opposed to units being transferred whether units are combined into one building or left as two buildings. It was stated that people may have bought lots because of the densities they thought would be on surrounding lots, (Please also refer to Gombas' letter) and trans- ferring for gain. After considerable discussion, a hand vote was taken on whether a unit should be tzken from Lot 15 and added to Lot 111. Tom Landauer and Larry Kumpost cast favorable votes, Alice Alpi and Hugh Price cast negative votes and Cynthia Jordan abstained because "there are objections to the proposal... would like the points raisid tonight to go to the Town Council". After further discussion, Cynthia Jordan changed her vote to a negative vote. The concern was voiced that a record should be kept of units trans- ferred to and from lots and perhaps that once unit(s) are transferred, the density should not be changed again. Item #5 was discussed at this time. ion Modifica , c, VIVbn L, uc n,.nmaln .lu uulr101V,l, I Ilc I\V. ou-1-G. No one was present to represent David Peterson. Dick Evans stated that the Peterson Warehouse project is out of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and other laws of Che Town and he will proceed accordingly. and Peregrine Properties. I 1 ADDrovdl. Lots 62 - Block Z, benchmark subdivision, rile No. /9-1Z-4. David Towbin represented Peregrine Properties. David requested that an informal meeting be held with the Board and with URS. Hugh Price suggested an idea session which will be held prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting if time allows. on, rile No. 8U-1- itv Reduction and Transf Larry Goad represented Sun Eagle and Sun Eagle and Mike Blair. Chairman Hugh Price stated that there has been verbal objection to the proposed changes from the owners of Lot 24, Block 1, written objection from the owners of Lot 42 and the owners of two other lots, Jens Husted and Frank Biasca, within 300 feet were present at the meeting. It was decided to review and vote on the two issues separately. The road cut necessitates a different entrance to Lot 112 than ori- ginally drawn. In order to put in a driveway of 5% grade or less it is necessary to cut the driveway through Lot 111. There being no ob- jection from the property owners in the audience and none from the Board a hand vote was taken. The Board voted unanimously to recommend to the Avon Town Council that the lot line be vacated in order that an access can be achieved to Lot 112 - the resulting lot to be called Lot 111. For the review and vote on Sun Eagle and Mike Blair, Mike Blair stepped down. It was noted that Lot 15 is a buildable lot after the road cut which reduced the size of the lot. The adjacent property owners stated that they were opposed to units being transferred whether units are combined into one building or left as two buildings. It was stated that people may have bought lots because of the densities they thought would be on surrounding lots, (Please also refer to Gombas' letter) and trans- ferring for gain. After considerable discussion, a hand vote was taken on whether a unit should be taken from Lot 15 and added to Lot 111. Tom Landauer and Larry Kumpost cast favorable votes, Alice Alpi and Hugh Price cast negative votes and Cynthia Jordan abstained because "there are objections to the proposal... would like the points raised tonight to go to the Town Council". After further discussion, Cynthia Jordan changed her vote to a negative vote. The concern was voiced that a record should be kept of units trans- ferred to and from lots and perhaps that once unit(s) are transferred, the density should not be changed again. Item N5 was discussed at this time. No one was present to represent David Peterson. Dick Evans stated that the Peterson Warehouse project is out of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and other laws of the Town and he will rroceed accordingly. -2- Sun Eagle, Preliminary Architectural Jim burrey, architect, represented Sun Eagle. Jim presented schema- tic drawings. The units will have a living/dining room and patio open to the north on one level with bedrooms above, a cwo-car garage and a passive solar system. Each unit "steps up" the hill two feet and are offset five feet. Materials - wood siding, heavy timber, shake roofs, open railings on decks. Color - unknown. The height from the driveway to the ridge of the roof is 34 feet maximum. The Board stated: they are interested in what is presented visually to the neighbors on the north side, would like to see a drawing of three units together to see how they work visually, there are no serious problems with what the Board sees at this time. Item H4, Heritage Company, 198 Units Lots 1-7 Block 3 Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 79-12-1. Larry Kumpost stepped down from the Board. Don Teal represented Heri- tage Company. The original Bea m ark Subdivision has an error in the southern lot line. It Is being corrected by an engineer for Benchmark Companies. Until that is done, Don stated that the Heritage surveyors cannot certify nor can the utility companies give final vacation of easements. There are a few modificaions in the basic site plan. The tennis courts have been eliminated and Heritage Company will give the Town $30,000 for their recreation department. There is now a minium of 20 feet setback from the property lines and 25 feet from West Beaver Creek Blvd. Due to the grade change in the east parking lot and the close proxi- mity to the road, the drive access from Highway 6 has been eliminated. The only access is now from West Beaver Creek Blvd. There is a possibility of access from Highway 6 when the commercial space is developed. There will be pedestrian access from the residential area to the commer- cial area. The Board requested that morestudy be given to a second access. There are two entrances to the west parking lot. Outside lighting is the same as Phase I except perhaps the intensity which may be excessive for this location. The units are the same as Phase I in the general layout, size and interior unit with the exception of the loft unit. The loft has been deleted and a third bedroom added, all on the same level, the rooms are larger; clear story glass will be used for more light. Elevations will vary from Phase I and the configurations are different. Pods - a corridor with units on either side, each pod has 11 units, two hour separation walls between pods. Material - siding will be redwood or cedar, channel lap siding, color will be natural stain, redder than Phase I, trim will be deeper tone. Snow problems at the building entrances in Phase I - a roof has been added sn that snow falling from the major roof will hit this lower roof and then to the ground. Windows - may not be the exact type used in Phase I - Coradco windows rather than Weather Shield; will be dnuble glazed. The storage units have been moved to off the deck. Drainage - surface drainage swaled to the back, in the northwest corner a pipe will be cut under the irrigation canal, the parking lot drainage will be caught in depressions with piping underneath; pipe size of 30 and 15 inches; there is a 2- grade in the parking areas; screening might be added to prevent children from playing in the pipes; pipe comes out to the river in the manner of a stream. Landscaping - a budget of $200,000 with a sprinkling system. Trees - Hawthorne, crabapple, aspen, honey locust, green ash, cottonwood, Austrian pine and ponderosa pine. Trash removal - eight dumpsters in 10 X 10 foot fenced areas. Snow removal is along the front and park- ing lot islands. There being no nbjPrfinn-, °iral ap^rceAI:-as or=ntcd Contin nt on The Board stated: they are interested in what is presented visually to the neighbors on the north side, would like to see a drawing of three units together to see how they work visually, there are no serious problems with what the Board sees at this time. Item #4, Heritage Company, 198 Units, Lots 1-7, Block 3, Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 79-12-1. Larry Kumpost stepped down from the Board. Don Teal represented Heri- tage Company. The original Beidm ark Subdivision has an error in the southern lot line. It is being corrected by an engineer for Benchmark Companies. Until that is done, Don stated that the Heritage surveyors cannot certify nor can the utility companies give final vacation of easements. There are a few modificaions in the basic site plan. The tennis courts have been eliminated and Heritage Company will give the Town $30,000 for their recreation department. There is now a minium of 20 feet setback from the property lines and 25 feet from West Beaver Creek Blvd. Due to the grade change in the east parking lot and the close proxi- mity to the road, the drive access from Highway 6 has been eliminated. The only access is now from West Beaver Creek Blvd. There is a possibility of access from Highway 6 when the commercial space is developed. There will be pedestrian access from the residential area to the commer- cial area. The Board requested that morettudy be given to a second access. There are two entrances to the west parking lot. Outside lighting is the same as Phase I except perhaps the intensity which may be excessive for this location. Re units are the same as Phase I in the general layout, size and interior unit with the exception of the loft unit. The loft has been deleted and a third bedroom added, all on the same level, the rooms are larger; clear story glass will be used for more light. Elevations will vary from Phase I and the configurationsare different. Pods - a corridor with units on either side, each pod has 11 units, two hour separation walls between pods. Material - siding will be redwood or cedar, channel lap siding, color will be natural stain, redder than Phase I, trim will be deeper tone. Snow problems at the building entrances in Phase I - a roof has been added so that snow falling from the major roof will hit this lower roof and then to the ground. Windows - may not be the exact type used in Phase I - Coradco windows rather than Weather Shield; will be double glazed. The storage units have been moved to off the deck. Drainage - surface drainage swaled to the back, in the northwest corner a pipe will be cut under the irrigation canal, the parking lot drainage will be caught in depressions with piping underneath; pipe size of 30 and 15 inches; there is a 2grade in the parking areas; screening might be added to prevent children from playing in the pipes; pipe comes out to the river in the manner of a stream. Landscaping - a budget of 5200,000 with a sprinkling system. Trees - Hawthorne, crabapple, aspen, honey locust, green ash, cottonwood, Austrian pine and ponderosa pine. Trash removal - eight dumpsters in 10 X 10 foot fenced areas. Snow removal is along the front and park- ing lot islands. There being no objections, final approval was granted contingent on the transfer of the land to Heritage Financial Corporation, Avon Town Council action on the vacation of lot lines, and that Heritage will come back for approval for material and colors to be used. -3- n There being no objectio,is, Tom Landauer made the motion to approve the minutes. Cynthia Jordan seconded the motion and they were ap- proved unanimously. Other business - It was noted that since the resignation of Ken Richards the Board has been without a vice Chairman. The appointment will be discussed and made at the February 20, 1980 meeting. There being no further discussion, Alice Alpi made the motion to adjourn the meeting, it was seconded by Larry Kumpost, approved unanimously and adjourned by Hugh Price at 12:50 A.M. Respectfully submitted by Jerre Sortland Design Review Board Recording Secretary