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AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
AVON TOWN HALL - 100 MIKAELA WAY, AVON, CO
**A QUORUM OF THE TOWN COUNCIL MAY BE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.1. SITE TOUR & WORK SESSION – SITE TOUR OF HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARK, FOLLOWED BY WORK SESSION
TO DISCUSS FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARK (TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL, TOWN
ENGINEER JUSTIN HILDRETH, ACTING RECREATION DIRECTOR MICHAEL LABAGH).
4.2. CONTINUED WORK SESSION – DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL USE TAX ON CONSTRUCTION (TOWN MANAGER
ERIC HEIL).
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. MEETING MINUTES FROM JULY 20, 2021 PZC MEETING
6. ADJOURN
970.748.4004 eric@avon.org
TO: Avon Planning and Zoning Commission CC: Honorable Mayor Smith Hymes and Council
FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager RE: Work Session: Harry A. Nottingham Park Improvement List DATE: July 30, 2021
SUMMARY: This report provides a draft list of areas in Harry A. Nottingham Park to discuss for potential
improvements. There have been many improvements over the last six years and additional improvements
planned for the old Town Hall site. It is an appropriate time to take a look at the remainder of Nottingham Park to
identify any other details or improvements that should be considered in an effort to “complete” the park with a
uniform, high-quality design from one end to the other. Also, Council indicated a desire to revisit the location of
the Stand-Up Paddle Board and Peddle Boat location.
The following list highlights specific details and improvements that are either pending or have been suggested
for consideration. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Rather, this is an invitation for additional input on
any other details, improvements or designs that should be considered in Nottingham Park. A comprehensive list
of ideas will assist Town Staff with preparing a capital improvements budget and present options to Council.
PLANNING & IMPROVEMENT TOPIC AREAS: The following topic areas are described as an initial draft of
specific planning and improvement projects:
1. Potential Beach Expansion to West. Increased usage of the beach on the north side of Nottingham Lake
prompted consideration to potentially expand the beach to the west. Staff provided a recommendation in
fall of 2020 to expand the beach to the west to increase the beach size by approximately 50%, move the
SUP Co operation to the west side of such expansion (approximately the right side of the No. 1). Staff, in
consultation with SUP Co., also recommends relocation of the boat dock to the north side to be used for the
Peddle Boats (which was the original use of the boat dock). NOTE: Staff also proposes installing a
replacement dock in the current location of the boat dock that is lower to the water (safer for swimming),
configured as a T or cross, and anchored in a manor that allows for easy removal before winter so that this
area does not conflict with ice skating. Any beach expansion requires draining the lake, excavating,
installing the lake liner, and backfilling with sand. If this work is desired, this work could happen in fall of
2022 such that the expanded beach would be opened for th e summer of 2023. The south dock area is also
discussed below as a potential location for SUP Co.
2. Widening of Recreation Path. Pedestrian and wheeled recreational traffic has increased on the
Nottingham Park trail. Staff believes it would be appropriate to widen the path by 2’ when this path is
resurfaced. The slightly wider path would improve the experience when there are multiple users going both
directions.
3. North Nottingham Park Restroom. Town is proceeding with designs of a public restroom for the North
Nottingham Park Restroom area. The restroom would be very similar in design and size to the restroom by
the playground. Two locations which can gravity feed with existing sewer lines will be proposed for public
input and review by Planning and Zoning Commission. Construction is anticipated in 2022.
4. Shoreline Erosion. Erosion has occurred on shoreline on the east side of the fishing dock such that the
lake liner is now exposed in places. Town Engineer Justin Hildreth recommends extending the rock
treatment on the east side to this area. The erosion occurs in this location due to prevailing wind patterns.
5. Soft Recreation Path Connection. Park users regularly walk between the main field area to the north
beach area between the lake and the detention pond. An informal path has been established. This informal
path could be improved into a defined soft gravel path.
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6. East Shore Area. The east shore area includes a decent size flat area adjacent to the lake as well as a
former playground area that is screened by trees on the east side of the path. This area can be improved, at
least to improve the condition of the grass.
7. Fit Court (Current Location). The current location of the Fit Court between the playground and Avon
stage/main field invites playground use by children who are too young to use the Fit Court. The Fit Court
could be relocated to another area in the park that would not invite this conflict.
8. South Dock Area. The south dock area includes the boat dock, the boat ramp and the adjacent treed grass
area with picnic tables. This area is heavily used throughout the summer, especially during SunsetLIVE!
This area is a potential location for SUP Co., and was the previous location for SUP Co. (which is why the
boat dock is in this location).
9. South Lake Landscaping. A wooden boundary fence was removed several years ago to improve the
views from the trail on the south side of the lake. The slope on the southside of this recreation path is very
rough in appearance and has not been landscaped. There is room to install some landscaping
improvements on the south side of this recreation path.
10. Lower Field Recreation Path. The recreation path around the lower soccer field is in disrepair and is
scheduled to be reconstructed in 2022. Currently with this reconstruction is the opportunity to install some
shade trees along the inside edge of the path to soften the southside of the lower field.
11. Pedestrian Connection to Lift View. The Lift View residential neighborhood crosses over the Union
Pacific Rail Road grade into Nottingham Park at the south west corner of the lower field. A substantial
informal path has been created. A pedestrian crossing improvement in this area would benefit the residents
who use this pathway.
12. Recreation Path Opportunity Along Avon Water Treatment Plant. It appears from field observations that
there is room for a rec reation path between the south edge of the Avon Water Treatment Plant and the
north edge of the Union Pacific Rail Road right-of-way.
13. Potential Location of Fit Court. This appears to be the best location for the Fit Court so that it is situated
in a park setting, with views, but not immediately adjacent to playgrounds and family activities. The nearby
elementary school playground is controlled by eleme ntary school staff during school hours. The Fit Court is
intended to have an attractive and more effective barrier fence around the court.
14. West Recreation Path Entrance. There is no entry way treatment for the west end of the recreation path.
Installation of a Nottingham Park sign and other entry way features would better define this path as an entry
to Nottingham Park.
15. Reconstruction of Tennis and Pickle Ball Court. The Engineering Department recommends
reconstruction of the pickleball and tennis courts rather than resurfacing. This is scheduled to be conducted
next spring.
REQUESTED INPUT: Planning and Zoning Commission input is desired to comment on this list as well as
identify any other Planning and Improvement Topic Areas for Nottingham Park. The Avon Parks Garage and
Metcalf Cabin were not included on this list because I consider this to be a separate planning project that is
scheduled to commence in 2022.
Thank you, Eric
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ATTACHMENT: Harry A. Nottingham Park Planning and Improvement Topic Areas
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AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Jared Barnes called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. A roll call was taken, and Planning
Commission members present were Steve Nusbaum, Donna Lang, Trevor MacAllister, Marty
Golembiewski, and Sara Lanious. Also present were Planning Director Matt Pielsticker, and Town
Engineer Justin Hildreth.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Golembiewski motioned to approve; Commissioner Lang seconded. The
Consent Agenda was approved unanimously.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
There were no conflicts of interest.
4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.1. THROUGHOUT TOWN – DESIGN REFERRAL – PRIORITIZATION PLAN FOR DIGITAL DISPLAY SIGNS IN VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
4.2. THROUGHOUT TOWN – WORK SESSION – DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL USE TAX FOR BUILDING PERMITS
Action: No action.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. MEETING MINUTES FROM JUNE 29, 2021 PZC MEETING
Action: Commissioner Nusbaum motioned to approve; Commissioner Lanious seconded. The Consent
Agenda was approved unanimously.
6. STAFF UPDATES
6.1. EAST HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARK P ROJECT STATUS
6.2. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49pm.
These meeting minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive or to
include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting are the
audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk' s office.
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RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
APPROVED:
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Chairperson