PZC Minutes 090282RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 1982, 7:30 P. M.
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board of Avon was held on September 2,
1982, at 7:30 p.m., in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon Municipal
Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order
by Chairman Bill Pierce.
Members present were: Jim Meehan, Jerry Davis, Mike Blair, Tommy Landauer and
Cheryl Dingwell.
Staff Members present: Dick Kvach, Planning Director and Art Abplanalp, Town
Attorney.
Item No. 1
the creation of the position of
authority thereof.
nce No. 18, Series of 1982, An Ordina
Code of the Town of Avon to provide
anning Director and setting forth the
Dick Kvach explained the intent of this Ordinance is to assign the duties of
zoning enforcement to the Planning Director.
Mike Blair motioned that the Design Review Board recommend the adoption of
Ordinance Number 18, Series of 1982 to the Town Council. Motion was seconded
by Tommy Landauer. Bill Pierce requested that there be consistency between
this provision and other positions that are deemed to have the same
responsibility. Motion was approved unanimously.
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Ke -rooting of 4 buildings, Lot 2,_B
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Dick Kvach stated that the metal roofs were approved at the August 5, 1982
LRB meeting with the condition that the Condominium Association approach the
Board at its September 2, 1982 meeting with the time frame as to when the
re -roofing will be done and that Building D be completed first.
Larry Disher, representing the Benchmark Condominium Association, stated they
planned to re -roof Building D in the Fall of 1982 and then proceed with the
other three buildings as money allows. Hopefully all buildings would be
completed within the next two years.
Art Abplanalp suggested that the Board set a time period for completion of the
roofs to be sure they don't fall behind in schedule. A schedule such as Building D
be completed by November 1, 1982. Two other buildings to be completed by
November 1, 1983; and the last remaining building to be completed by November 1,
1984 was suggested.
Mike Blair also suggested that the applicant contact the Benchmark Covenants
Committee regarding the use of the metal on the roofs and that the Design Review
Board action should include a recotvnendation that the applicant review the
proposed work with the Benchmark Covenants Committee before the work is actually
commenced.
Jerry Davis motioned to accept the time schedule as suggested for the two year
period for installing the roofs on Buildings A, B, C b D. Motion was seconded
by Tommy Landauer. Motion was approved 5 to 1. Mike Blair voted nay.
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Block 1. Wildwood Subdivisions File No. 82-7-6. (Cont'd from 815/82 meeting)
Bill Pierce read a letter from Avon Metro District requesting that this matter
be continued to the first meeting i^ :Lerch 1983. (copy on filet.
Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, C,,lortido. u. m,rt 111y w„•: c.,llcd L Mdci
by Chairman Bill Pierce.
Members present were: Jim Meehan, Jerry Davis, Mike Blair, Tommy Landauer and
Cheryl Dingwell.
Staff Members present: Dick Kvach, Planning Director and Art Abplanalp, Town
Attorney.
No. 1, Public Hearing, Ordinance No.
amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Avon to provide
the creation of the position of Planning Director and setting forth the
authority thereof.
Dick Kvach explained the intent of this Ordinance is to assign the duties of
zoning enforcement to the Planning Director.
Mike Blair motioned that the Design Review Board recommend the adoption of
Ordinance Number 18, Series of 1982 to the Town Council. Motion was seconded
by Tommy Landauer. Bill Pierce requested that there be consistency between
this provision and other positions that are deemed to have the same
responsibility. Motion was approved unanimously.
Item No. 2, Benchmark Condominiums, Re -roofing of 4 buildings, Lot 2, Block 2
Benchmark Subdivision. File No. 82-7-3. (Cont'd from 8/5/82 meeting)
Dick Kvach stated that the metal roofs were approved at the August 5, 1982
DRB meeting with the condition that the Condominium Association approach the
Board at its September 2, 1982 meeting with the time frame as to when the
re -roofing will be done and that Building D be completed first.
Larry Disher, representing the Benchmark Condominium Association, stated they
planned to re -roof Building D in the Fall of 1982 and then proceed with the
other three buildings as money allows. Hopefully all buildings would be
completed within the next two years.
Art Abplanalp suggested that the Board set a time period for completion of the
roofs to be sure they don't fall behind in schedule. A schedule such as Building D
be completed by November 1, 1982. Two other buildings to be completed by
November 1, 1983; and the last remaining building to be completed by November 1,
1984 was suggested.
Mike Blair also suggested that the applicant contact the Benchmark Covenants
Committee regarding the use of the metal on the roofs and that the Design Review
Board action should include a recommendation that the applicant review the
proposed work with the Benchmark Covenants Committee before the work is actually
commenced.
Jerry Davis motioned to accept the time schedule as suggested for the two year
period for installing the roofs on Buildings A, B, C b D. Motion was seconded
by Tommy Landauer. Motion was approved 5 to 1. Mike Blair voted nay.
Item No. 3, Avon Metro District, Special Review Use for water tank, Tract K
Block 1, Wildwood Subdivision, File No. 82-7-6. (Cont'd from 8/5/82 meeting
Bill Pierce read a letter from Avon Metro District requesting that this matter
be continued to the first meeting in March 1983. (copy on file).
Dick Kvach stated that a continuance to March 1983 may be excessive in that if
anyone did have an interest in this matter they would essentially lose it. He
suggested maybe the Board should deny the application at this time and request
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that the applicant re -apply when they are ready.
Mike Biair suggested that before the Board takes any action that the applicant
be allowed to come back at the next meeting and either withdraw the application
or supply additional information to justify a continuance.
Bill Pierce stated that he was going to step down and turn the chair over to
Mike Blair due to having contractual work with Avon Metro District.
Art Abplanalp stated that the Board could continue the hearing to the next
regular meeting and communicate to the applicant, have them come back and explain
their problems, or tell them that they are to have their material in within
two (2) weeks or it will be considered on the basis of the evidence that has
been presented.
Jerry Davis motioned to continue this application until the next meeting and
that the applicant be notified that we need more information so we can approve,
disapprove or continue until March 1983, the Special Review Use. Motion was
seconded by Jim Meehan. With no further discussion, the motion was approved
to continue the hearing until the September 16, 1982 meeting.
Item No. 4, Benchmark Shopping Center, Exterior color changes on building,
Tract Q, Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 82-9-2.
Jim Cunningham appeared as the petitioner. He stated they have stained the
entire building with Olympic Stain 11707. The facia area on the north and south
sides were stained with a maroon color but the color didn't come out right. They
are proposing to use 2 parts of exterior stain #707 and 2 parts of maroon to try
and darken the color. They will put up a couple of samples and if it looks right
then they would like to finish the rest.
Dick Kvach read the staff report which noted that a color should be used that would
blend with the siding rather than be a focal point of its own.
Jerry Davis asked about the metal flashing on the facia area. Jim Cunningham
stated it would be painted the same as the facia.
Cheryl Dingwell and Mike Blair stated that they liked the contrast. Cheryl was
concerned with the maroon color clashing with the signs. Jim Cunningham stated
their intent would be to remove all the signs from the facia area.
Jim Meehan motioned that the colors be reviewed by a committee consisting of
Blair, Landauer and Pierce and that the approval be based on their satisfaction
of the new color. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer. Mike Blair stated
that the colors should stay 11707 and a shade of New Pilgrim Red. This was
accepted as part of the motion. Motion was approved. Jim Cunningham stated that
the color selection should be completed within seven (7) working days.
'Item No. 5, Avon Business Service Center, Comprehensive Sign Program, Lot 16
division, File No. 82-9-3.
Dick Kvach summarized the staff report which indicated that approval was being
requested for a comprehensive sign program consisting of three (3) types of signs
to be located on the property; 1. An Entrance sign, 2' high by 8' wide and on
posts 8' high or less; 2. A Directory sign, 6' x 2'0 to be located on the south
end of each building; and 3. An Individual Business sign to be located on the
exterior face of each building, 2' x 5' in size. There are 13 spaces which could
be rented and each space could be subdivided. Recommendation included that there
be a restriction on the number of business signs permitted on each building, and
that the business signs be centered horizontally on the exterior at each rentable
unit. Additionally, it was suggested that the business signs could be clustered
at the entrance wind breaks.
Tom Sibbald, Managing Partner of Avon Business Service Center, stated there are only
12 units not 13. He would like to receive approval for the individual signs to not
be over 10 sq are feet in size and that there cannot he more than 12 individual
Art Ahplanalp stated that the Board could co tin -c the hearing to the next
regular meeting and communicate to the applicarL, have them come back and explain
their problems, or tell them that they are to have their material in within
two (2) weeks or it will be considered on the basis of the evidence that has
been presented.
Jerry Davis motioned to continue this application until the next meeting and
that the applicant be notified that we need more information so we can approve,
disapprove or continue until March 1983, the Special Review Use. Motion was
seconded by Jim Meehan. With no further discussion, the motion was approved
to continue the hearing until the September 16, 1982 meeting.
Jim Cunningham appeared as the petitioner. He stated they have stained the
entire building with Olympic Stain 11707. The facia area on the north and south
sides were stained with a maroon color but the color didn't come out right. They
are proposing to use 2 parts of exterior stain 11707 and 2 parts of maroon to try
and darken the color. They will put up a couple of samples and if it looks right
then they would like to finish the rest.
Dick Kvach read the staff report which noted that a color should be used that would
blend with the siding rather than be a focal point of its own.
Jerry Davis asked about the metal flashing on the facia area. Jim Cunningham
stated it would be painted the same as the facia.
Cheryl Dingwell and Mike Blair stated that they liked the contrast. Cheryl was
concerned with the maroon color clashing with the signs. Jim Cunningham stated
their intent would be to remove all the signs from the facia area.
Jim Meehan motioned that the colors be reviewed by a committee consisting of
Blair, Landauer and Pierce and that the approval be based on their satisfaction
of the new color. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer. Mike Blair stated
that the colors should stay 11707 and a shade of New Pilgrim Red. This was
accepted as part of the motion. Motion was approved. Jim Cunninghan stated that
the color selection should be completed within seven (7) working day:..
Item No. 5 Avon Business Service Center, Comprehensive Sign Program, Lot 16
Dick Kvach summarized the staff report which indicated that approval was being
requested for a comprehensive sign program consisting of three (3) types of signs
to be located on the property; 1. An Entrance sign, 2' high by 8' wide and on
posts 8' high or less; 2. A Directory sign, 6' x 2�' to be located on the south
end of each building; and 3. An Individual Business sign to be located on the
exterior face of each building, 2' x S' In size. There are 13 spaces which could
be rented and each space could be subdivided. Recommendation included that there
be a restriction on the number of business signs permitted on each building, and
that the business signs be centered horizontally on the exterior at each rentable
unit. Additionally, it was suggested that the business signs could be clustered
at the entrance wind breaks.
Tom Sibbald, Managing Partner of Avon Business Service Center, stated there are only
12 units not 13. He would like to receive approval for the individual signs to not
be over 10 square feet in size and that there cannot be more than 12 individual
signs per building. All the signs will be of the same design.
Bill Pierce felt that the signs being scattered on the face of the building may
detract from its appearance.
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Cheryl Dingwell motioned to accept the staff's recommendation with the change
that each building contain no more than 12 individual signs not to exceed ten
square feet. Art Abplanalp stated that the sizes of the other signs should be
defined as follows: 1. the Main Entrance Sign will be 2'x8' and not exceed
16 square feet, 2, a Directory Sign on the south end of each building will be
6'x2' (15 sq.ft.), 3. Individual Business signs shall not exceed 12 in number
and manximum of 10 square feet in size (2' x 5'). Cheryl Dingwell accepted this
as part of her motion. Motion was seconded by Jerry Davis. With no further
discussion the motion was approved. Bill Pierce voted nay.
Item No. 6. Wildridge Development Company Wildridge Entry S
Dick Kvach stated the proposed sign is to be located at the intersection of
Wildridge Road and West Wildwood Road on Tract K, Block 2, Wildridge. It will be
a sign that will be embedded into a hillside and will be made of rock and concrete
with black metal letters embedded into the concrete. It will be located outside
any required setbacks. The sign doesn't appear to cause any site distance problems.
Bill Pierce questioned whether there would be any problem with snowplows during
the winter. Mike Blair stated that it is beyond the 25 foot setback and there is
a flat space approximately 30 feet wide in front of the sign.
Jerry Davis commented that the DRB would like to encourage more of this type of
signs.
Cheryl Dingwell moved to approve the sign submitted by Wildridge Development Company
as approved by the Staff. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer. With no further
discussion, the motion was approved unanimously.
Other Business:
Amendment to DRB Rules and Regulations
Bill Pierce read a letter from the Town Clerk regarding the proposed amendments
to the Design Review Board Rules b Regulations, noting that the Town Council had
disapproved the amendments and directed the DRB to modify Section 6.50 6 Section 7..:.
In Section 6.50 it was suggested to add ..that the applicant be notified of the
inaction by the DRB and be given the 20 day period to file an appeal after such
notification." In Section 7.15 it was suggested to reword this section to read
"that no one shall be deprived of his vote by virtue of the fact that he was the
chair at the time."
After discussion of the purpose of the amendments and possible alternative
wordings, Art Abplanalp suggested that Section 6.50 read..."The expiration of any
such time limitation shall be considered the denial of an application, plan or
question under consideration. The applicant shall be notified of such expiration
and any applicant receiving disappreval in such manner shall have the right to
appeal such denial within twenty days of the expiration of the applicable time
period to the Town Council." and that Section 7.15 be amended to read, "Unless
specifically excused or prohibited from voting by Ordinance or Resolution of the
town or the Design Review Board or unless abstaining, all members present for the
consideration of any issue shall vote on that issue".
DRB members expressed agreement with the new wordings of the 2 paragraphs. They
requested that the Town Council be notified of their strong feelings of keeping
the wording in Section 7.15 much the same as originally written and urged that the
Council adopt these changes as submitted. (The Board voted on Section 7.15
and there was only one opposed vote by Bill Pierce.)
Jerry Davis motioned to approve the Minutes of August 19, 1982 with the following
corrections: Page 1, "the motion was carried with one opposed vote by Bill Pierce."
Correct Pollan to read Pollard. Motion was seconded by Jim Meehan and was passed
unanimously.
Item No. 6. Wildridge Development Company Wildridge Entry Sign, Tract K
Dick Kvach stated the proposed sign is to be located at the intersection of
Wildridge Road and West Wildwood Road on Tract K, Block 2, Wildridge. It will be
a sign that will be embedded into a hillside and will be made of rock and concrete
with black metal letters embedded into the concrete. It will be located outside
any required setbacks. The sign doesn't appear to cause any site distance problems.
Bill Pierce questioned whether there would be any problem with snowplows during
the winter. Mike Blair stated that it is beyond the 25 foot setback and there is
a flat space approximately 30 feet wide in front of the sign.
Jerry Davis commented that the DRB would like to encourage more of this type of
signs.
Cheryl Dingwell moved to approve the sign submitted by Wildridge Development Company
as approved by the Staff. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer. With no further
discussion, the motion was approved unanimously.
Other Business:
Amendment to DRB Rules and Regulations
Bill Pierce read a letter from the Town Clerk regarding the proposed amendments
to the Design Review Board Rules & Regulations, noting that the Town Council had
disapproved the amendments and directed the DRB to modify Section 6.50 & Section 7.15.
In Section 6.50 it was suggested to add "...that the applicant be notified of the
inaction by the DRB and be given the 20 day period to file an appeal after such
notification." In Section 7.15 it was suggested to reword this section to read
"that no one shall be deprived of his vote by virtue of the fact that he was the
chair at the time."
After discussion of the purpose of the amendments and possible alternative
wordings, Art Abplanalp suggested that Section 6.50 read..."The expiration of any
such time limitation shall be considered tha denial of an application, plan or
question under consideration. The applicant shall be notified of such expiration
and any applicant receiving disapproval it such manner shall have the right to
appeal such denial within twenty days of the expiration of the applicable time
period to the Town Council." and that Section 7.15 be amended to read, "Unless
specifically excused or prohibited from voting by Ordinance or Resolution of the
town or the Design Review Board or unless abstaining, all members present for the
consideration of anv issue shall vote cn that issue".
DRB members expressed agreement with the new wordings of the 2 paragraphs. They
requested that the Town Council be notified of their strong feelings of keeping
the wording in Section 7.15 much the same as originally written and urged that the
Council adopt these changes as submitted. (The Board voted on Section 7.15
and there was only one opposed vote by Bill Pierce.)
Jerry Davis motioned to approve the Minutes of August 19, 1982 with the following
corrections: Page 1, "the motion was carried with one opposed vote by Bill Pierce."
Correct Pollan to read Pollard. Motion was seconded by Jim Meehan and was passed
unanimously.
With no further business to discuss, Cheryl Dingwell motioned to adjourn the
meeting. Motion was seconded by !tike Blair and passed unanimously.
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Respectfully submitted by:
Melody Cumm$nts
Recording Se etary
Design Review Board