PZC Minutes 090721AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES Avon
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 COLORADO
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
After a delay due to technical difficulties, Chairperson Jared Barnes called the meeting to order at
5:24p.m. A roll call was taken and Planning Commission members present were Jared Barnes, Sara
Lanious, Anthony Sekinger, Donna Lang (remote), and Trevor MacAllister (remote). Also present were
Planning Director Matt Pielsticker, Town Planner David McWilliams, and Town Attorney Paul Wisor.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Commissioner Barnes motioned to approve the modified agenda. Commissioner Lanious
seconded the motion and the agenda was approved unanimously with 5-0 vote.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
There were no conflicts of interest.
4. BUSINESS ITEM
4.1. 38460 HIGHWAY 6 - PUBLIC HEARING - SECTION: 12 TOWNSHIP: 5 RANGE: 82 PCLIN NW1/4SE1/4
(FOLSON ANNEXATION) - MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 75 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM BUILDING PLUS 9
TOWNHOMES ALONG THE EASTERN EDGE OF THE SITE, ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT COMPLIANCE FOR
IRRIGATION AND BUILDING SEPARATION DEVIATIONS
Public Comments: Public comments were received from Nate Osbourn, representing Colorado
World Resorts, Andy Shopneck with One Beavercreek, and Timothy H. Powell, resident of Unit 207
of Ascent.
AEC21006 Action: Commissioner Sekinger motioned to approve the Alternative Equivalent
Compliance to permit 13,000 sq. ft. of irrigated area (5,000 sq. ft. permitted), and diminishing
building separation from 15 ft. to 8 ft., based upon the following findings:
1. The Application was reviewed pursuant §7.16.120 Alternative Equivalent Compliance, and the
Application is complete with sufficient information to allow PZC to determine that it complies
with the relevant Review Criteria;
2. The Alternative Equivalent Compliance achieves the intent of the site design standards to the
same or better degree than the subject standard because:
a) The irrigated area accommodates the compliance of other Avon Development Code
provisions, and
b) The diminished building separation maximizes an area for a trail and compliments
the comparatively larger condominium design;
3. The Alternative Equivalent Compliance achieves the goals and policies of the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, including Goal C.2, Policy C.2.1, Policy C.2.2, Policy C.2,3, Policy
C.2.4, Policy C.2.5; and
4. The Alternative Equivalent Compliance results in benefits to the community that are equivalent
to compliance with the design standards in the Avon Development Code.
Commissioner Lanious seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.
MJR21007 Action: Commissioner Lanious motioned to approve the Major Development Plan
application based upon the following Findings of Fact and Conditions:
Findings of Fact
1. The 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 on-site mockup will be reviewed and approved by PZC before completion of framing.
The scale and design of the mockup shall be pre -approved by the Planning Director before
framing;
2. An ILC is required and foundation and framing to ensure compliance with maximum
building height;
3. Development Agreement Amendments must be approved by Town Council prior to any
construction permits;
4. Lighting changes are required for compliance with Dark Sky standards, including:
a) AU spot fixtures and SU1 in -ground luminaires must be aimed at landscaping and
building forms and not project above or away from the property, and
b) SB2 bollards must utilize forward throw instead of symmetrical 360 degrees along
townhome elevated driveway area;
5. Employee Housing Mitigation Plan and Deed Restriction (rental or for sale, or both) must
be approved by Town Council prior to any construction permits;
6. Development approval is valid for two (2) years per Development Code. If any phase does
not commence within two (2) years, an extension to development plan approval must be
granted unless otherwise addressed in the Development Agreement;
7. The Application requires dedication of a public access easement for the portion of the
pedestrian path adjacent to Highway 6 that is on the Applicant's property; and
8. The sidewalk shall be extended to the far eastern side of the property.
9. Landscape Plan for Phase 1A will be approved by staff.
10. Functional, private, outdoor space for the two (2) employee housing units will be
incorporated patio and/or deck space.
11. Space between eastern emergency access and bus stop be revised to ensure bus access
to stop and pedestrian access into shelter meeting ADA requirements.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sekinger. The motion and the motion passed
unanimously with a 5-0 vote.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. MEETING MINUTES FROM AUGUST 17, 2021 PZC MEETING
Action: Commissioner Lanious motioned to approve the meeting minutes from August 17, 2021.
Commissioner Lang seconded the motion and the Agenda was approved unanimously with 5-0
vote.
6. ADJOURN
Action: The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm
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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.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director
APPROVED:
Chairperson