PZC Packet 010687r
STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 1/6/87
Wildridge Repeater Nut
Vail Communications
Tract J, Wildridge Subdivision
Design Review
INTRODUCTION
Vail Communications has applied for Design Review of a small structure that they
proposed to ?lace on Tract J, Wildridge Subdivision. Tract J is the site where
the water storage tank is located at the top of Wildridge. The structure being
proposed will house communication equipment. The structure will be approximately
6' x 8' and approximately 10'6" high. Antennae or antennas attached to the
structure will extend approximately 8' above the peak of the roof. Antennas
are proposed to be earthtone colors to blend in with the hillside behind the
structure. Materials include T-111 plywood siding and asphalt shingles or cedar
shakes. It will be built on skids so that it can be moved if necessary. Colors
and material sample will be provided by the applicant at this meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Attached to this report is a letter from Town of Avon Police Chief, Joe Olson,
outlining the need for this proposed structure. Although Vail Communications
will own the structure it will house a "repeater" which the Town will use to
boost it's radio signals and improve both Police and Public Works communications
in the area.
Wildridge Development Company owns Tract J and has given its tentative approval
of the project. Avon Metro District, which owns the water storage tank has
agreed also, pending Planning and Zoning Commission action on this application.
Staff has inspected the site and feels that the placement of the structure in
t`�is location will have little or no negative visual impact on neighbor;ng
properties.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
If the Commission finds this application acceptable, staff recommends that the
fo'lowing conditions be made a part of any approval granted:
1. That copies of the agreements between Vail Communications and Avon Metro
District be submitted to the Town prior to placement of the structure;
2. That the applicant work with the Town Staff, when placing the structure,
to insure minimal visual impact on neighboring properties.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ar
iering Technician
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 1/5/87
Wildridge Repeater Hut
Vail Communications
Tract J, Wildridge Subdivision
Design Review
Planning & Zoning Action:
Approved as Submitted (X) Approved with Recomfended Conditions ( )
Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continuad ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( )
Patricia Cuny, Secretary�-
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STAFF REPORT TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - 1/6/87
Eaglewood Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Meyers Ranch Annexation
Review & Recommendations to Town Council
INTRODUCTION:
Republic Investment Corporation has submitted a Sketch Plan for the subdivision
of Parcel Number 2, of the Meyer's Ranch Annexation. This property is located
immediately West of Sunridge and is bounded by Highway 6 on the South, and the
D & RGW Railroad on the North. Parcel Number 2 contains approximately 11.4
acres of which a substantial portion is located within the Eagle River.
The Sketch Plan shows the property being divided into two lots. Lot 1 encompasses
the eastern portion of the property and Lot 2 the western portion of the
property. The Eaglewood Condominium Project which was previously presented to
the Commission for conceptual review would be located on Lot 1. Access to each
of the two lots is from Highway 6 and would be subject to approval by the
State Highway Department. Supplemental information submitted with the Sketch
Plan indicates water and sewer service will be provided by the local districts
and electric service by Holy Cross Electric Association. Soils, geology and
radiation reports do not indicate any particular hazards on the site or
conditions which would preclude development on either Lot 1 or Lot 2.
A drainage report was not included with the submittal, but a letter from
Contra Ltd., engineers for the project, states that they feel that off-site
and on-site drainage can to adequately controlled.
In accordance with Section 16.16.030 of the Avon Municipal Code, the following
factors should be considered in the review of a Sketch Plan:
A. Conformance with the master plan, policies, guidelines, zoning, and
other applicable regulations;
B. Suitability of the land for subdivision;
C. Reports and studies of significant hazards, areas, or activities of
local interest.
Following the review, a determination should be made regarding the suitability
of the sketch plan. Guidelines and conditions for proceeding to preliminary
plan should then be established or reasons provided for not proceeding to
preliminary plan.
Planning and Zoning Commission action should be in the form of a recommendation
to the Town Council regarding action on the Sketch Plan. Final action on all
subdivision matters is by the Town Council.
STAFF COMMENTS:
The Sketch Plan application for Eaglewood generally conforms with minimum
submittal requirements as outlined in Chapter 16.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
The following comments are in regard to the above listed factors which should
be considered in the review of a Sketch Plan:
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 1/6/87
Eaglewood Subdivision - Sketch Pian
Meyers Ranch Annexation
Review & Recommendations to Town Council
Page 2 of 4
Conformance with the master plan, policies, guidelines, zoning and
other applicable regulations;
1. The proposed subdivision as located in the RHDC zone district as
established by Ordinance No. 81-29. This Ordinance assigned 140
Residential Development Rights to the property and limited
commercial development to a maximum of 5,000 sq. ft. of which
not more than 4,000 sq. ft. would be allowed as restaurant. The
area north of the Eagle River was limited to parkland or open
space use with the exception of water wells or water storage by
Avon Metropolitan District.
The adopted Development Goals, Policies, and Programs for the
Town of Avon states as a policy for Development District 5,
"Promote the creation of a Riverfront Park that provides for a
variety of acquatic sports, passive recreational activities,
public access by means of continuous paths and bikeways, the
protection of streambank vegetation, adjacent floodplains,
wildlife habitat historical buildings, and residential privacy"
3. Section 16.40.360 of the Avon Municipal Code states: "The Town
Council may require the reservation or dedication of lands or
sites for parks when such are reasonably necessary to serve the
proposed subdivision and future residents thereof. The Town may
require the costs of the park and park improvements to be shared
by the subdivider.
4. Section 16.40.370 of the Avon Municipal Code states: "The Town
Council may require that each proposed suhdivision include a
park plan consisting of park sites suitable for active recreation
use and walkways or riding trails for access to recreation sites.
Location of sites shall be based on topography, vegetation,
circulation patterns and the size of the subdivision. Wherever
possible, consistent with the foregoing locational criteria, such
park sites should be located in such a fashion to permit expansion
through creation of similar facilities in future subdivisions
on adjacent undeveloped land.
Suitability of the land for subdivision;
I. Supplemantal information submitted with the sketch Plan indicates
required utilities will be available to each of the two lots and
that each lot is accessible from Highway 6.
2. Soils, geology, and radiation reports submitted with the Sketch
Plan do n(,t indicate any conditions which would preclude
development of the site.
C. Reports and studies of significant hazards, areas or activites of
local interest.
Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 1/6/87
Eaglewood Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Meyers Ranch Annexation
Review & Recommendations to Town Council
Page 3 of 4
1. Drainage Report has not been included but a letter from project
engineer states that they feel off-site and on-site drainage can
be adequately controlled.
2. The Arrowhead Preliminary Circulation Plan, Trails and Paths
dated March 3, 1983, shows a bikepath which could be connected
to a bikepath through Eaglewood along the Eagle River
In summary, the information submitted does not reveal any unusual conditions
or hazards which would preclude either lot from development. Letters from the
water and sanitation districts and Holy Cross Electric Association indicate
utilities are available at the site to serve the proposed densities. A drainage
report has not been submitted but available information indicates development
can occur around constraints which may result from the completion of a detailed
drainage study.
The proposed subdivision does -not include provisions for the creation of
riverfront park or provision of walkways or riding trails for access to recreation
sites. This could be accomplished by the designation of that portion of the
site located between the southerly setback from the Eagle River Mean annual
high water line and the northerly property line as public parkland. This would
allow future development of riverfront park in the area as well as providing
a critical location for possible connection of the Avon and Arrowhead bikepath
systems.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Commission determine the Sketch Plan is acceptable
and recommend the following guidelines and conditions for proceeding to
Preliminary Plan:
1. A detailed drainage plan addressing all off-site flows be developed
for the site and all appropriate drainage related easements and setbacks
be clearly defined.
2. The area between the 30 foot setback line from the southerly mean
annual high water line of the Eagle River and the northerly property
line be defined as a separate tract from Lots 1 and 2 and the allowed
uses be identified as public open space, parks and drainage. Consid-
eration should be given to dedicating this area to the Town as parkland.
3. The assignment of the 140 residential development rights to Lots 1 and
2 such that density does not exceed 25 development rights per acre
as allowed in the RHDC Zone District.
4. Access to Lot 1 and Lot 2 is subject to approval by the Colorado
Highway Department and any related information submitted with the
Sketch Plan is solely for the applicants information and not a part
of any approval by the Town.
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Staff Report to Planning & Zoning Commission - 1/6/87
Eaglewood Subdivision - Sketch Plan
Meyers Ranch Annexation
Review & Recommendations to Town Council
Page 4 of 4
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Introduce Sketch Plan of Eaglewood Subivision;
2. Presentation by appliciant;
3. Commission review and comment;
4. Commissiop Action - Adopt Resolution 87-1 with appropriate modifications.
Respectfully Submitted,
corm Wood
Director of Engineering
and Community Development
Planning & Zoning Action
Approved as Submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( )
Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( )�DDenniied ( ) /Withdrawn ( )
Date 7 Patricia Cuny, Secretary
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