PZC Minutes 012783RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 27, 1983, 7:30 P. M.
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board of Avon was held on January 27,
1983, 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: Bill Pierce, Bob Zeeb, Jim Meehan, Jerry Davis and Mike
Blair.
Staff present were: Dick Kvach/Planning Director and Melody Cummings/Recording
Secretary.
Others: Larry Kumpost, Councilman
Item No. 1, Reading and Approval of DRB Minutes of 12/16/82 meeting.
Mike Blair moved to approve the Minutes of the December 16, 1982 meeting with
the clairification in Item No. 3 "...as presented by staff with staff's..."
Motion was seconded by Bob Zeeb and pass unanimously.
Item No. 2, Hess Electric, Inc., Special Review Use for Outside Storage and
Fence, Lct 22, Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision, Fiie No. 83-1-1. PUBLIC HEARING
Dick Kvach stated that the request is to be allowed to have outside storage area
for the rear of the west end of the building. Also requesting permission to put
a fence across the south side of the storage area. The fence will be put on the
easement line. Staff recommendations included:
(1) the entire storage area be surrounded by a fence that conforms to the
requirements of Section 17.20.180 of the Avon Municipal Code;
(2) items stored in this area shall not exceed the height of the fence;
(3) if the fence is to be installed within the easement area that a letter
be submitted to the town agreeing that he will be responsible for
replacing any fence removed by an easement user.
Terry Harris/Hess Electric stated the fence will be six feet in height and be
made of cedar. It will be stained to match the siding on the building.
Bill Pierce stated the fence should be stained the same color as the building on
both sides.
Jerry Davis stated the town should have some sort of letter from the owner
stating thiFF request is okay. Terry Harris agreed to do this.
Jerry Davis asked that the staff check into the allowance of storing vehicles
in storage areas.
Jerry Davis moved to approve the application of Hess Electric to allow Special Use
for outside storage and fence with the appropriate changes on the site plan and
as recommended by the staff. Motion was seconded by Jim Meehan. Jerry Davis
added that there be a letter from the owner stating this is acceptable and that
the color to be the same as building and stained on both sides. Jim Meehan
accepted this amendment to his second. With no further discussion the motion
was approved unanimously.
Other Business: David Svabik of Beaver Creek Automotive (Sign) This item was not
on the agenda.
Dick Yvach stated the Board could not take any formal action on this item, but
could discuss it informally.
David Svabik stated what he wanted to put up is a sign on a temporary basis until
the owner of the building will come up with a Comprehensive Sign Program. The
sign is approximately 20.25 square feet in size. Jerry Davis asked if lie might
be interested in abbreviating the word "automotive". David agreed to do this.
Dick Kvach stated that because there is more than one business in the building
there should be a sign program.
.Terry Davis asked if the Board could make a recommendation to the Toon Council to
Members present were: Bill Pierce, Bob Zeeb, Jim Meehan, Jerry Davis and Mike
Blair.
Staff present were: Dick Kvach/Planning Director and Melody Cummings/Recording
Secretary.
Others: Larry Kumpost, Councilman
Item No. 1, Reading and Approval of DRB Minutes of 12/16/82 meeting.
Mike Blair moved to approve the Minutes of the December 16, 1982 meeting with
the clairification in Item No. 3 "...as presented by staff with staff's..."
Motion was seconded by Bob Zeeb and pass unanimously.
Dick Kvach stated that the request is to be allowed to have outside storage area
for the rear of the west end of the building. Also requesting permission to put
a fence across the south side of the storage area. The fence will be put on the
easement line. Staff recommendations included:
(1) the entire storage area be surrounded by a fence that conforms to the
requirements of Section 17.20.180 of the Avon Municipal Code;
(2) items stored in this area shall not exceed the height of the fence;
(3) if the fence is to be installed within the easement area that a letter
be submitted to the town agreeing that he will be responsible for
replacing any fence removed by an easement user.
Terry Harris/Hess Electric stated the fence will be six feet in height and be
made of cedar. It will be stained to match the siding on the building.
Bill Pierce stated the fence should be stained the same color as the building on
both sides.
Jerry Davis stated the town should have some sort of letter from the owner
stating this request is okay. Terry Harris agreed to do this.
Jerry Davis asked that the staff check into the allowance of storing vehicles
in storage areas.
Jerry Davis moved to approve the application of Hess Electric to allow Special Use
for outside storage and fence with the appropriate changes on the site plan and
as recommended by the staff. Motion was seconded by Jim Meehan. Jerry Davis
added that there be a letter from the owner stating this i:, acceptable and that
the color to be the same as building and stained on both sides. Jim Meehan
accepted this amendment to his second. With no further discussion the motion
was approved unanimously.
Other Business: David Svabik of Beaver Creek Automotive (Sign) This item was not
on the agenda.
Dick Kvach stated the Board could not take any formal action on this item, but
could discuss it informally.
David Svabik stated what he wanted to put up is a sign on a temporary basis until
the owner of the building will come up with a Comprehensive Sign Program. The
sign is approximately 20.25 square feet in size. Jerry Davis asked if he might
be interested in abbreviating the word "automotive". David agreed to do this.
Dick Kvach stated that because there is more than one business in the building
there should be a sign program.
Jerry Davis asked if the Board could make a recommendation to the Town Council to
change the Sign Program as far as sizes. Dick Kvach stated he is presently working
on various sign codes from different ski towns to help establish a code for Avon.
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Jerry Davis suggested that the Board set a date for having the Sign Code re -written
in preliminary form and presented to the Town Council for approval. Dick Kvach
stated he could get copies of the various sign ordinances for the Board to review
at the next regular meeting. Jerry Davis stated he wants something on the record
stating that the DRB will have preliminary regulations for the Sign Code presented
to the Town Council by April 30, 1983.
The applicant is to reduce the size of his sign by abbreviating the work "automotive"
and re -submit this to the Board for approval at a later date.
Mike Blair suggested that the Board Members work closely with the staff to help
with the Sign Code Regulations.
Item
for Reduction in size of Off -Street
(Bill Pierce stepped down due to conflict of interest and turned the chair over to
Vice -Chairman Mike Blair).
Dick Kvach stated this request is to allow thirty (30) parking spaces to be
reduced to 8' x 18' in size. This amounts to about 15.5 percent of the total
parking. Based on past studies, feels this request is acceptable to approve
based on not more than 15.5 percent of the required parking spaces be less than
the required 9' x 18' in size and that no space shall be reduced to less than
8' x 18'.
Bill Pierce/applicant, stated there will be columns about every 24 feet so as
not to interfere with parking spaces.
Dick Kvach stated that the studies they have indicate that approximately 45 percent
of the cars can fit into an 8' x 16' parking space with no problem.
Bob Zeeb moved to approve the application of Savoy Square for the variance for
the reduction of the 30 off-street parking spaces. Motion was seconded by Jim
meehan. Jerry Davis added that the motion should stated where the parking will
be (underground parking).
Dick Kvach stated that the Board needs to make certain findings which are:
A. the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same
district;
B. that the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity;
C. that the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons:
(1) the strict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation .:auld result in practical difficulty or unneccesary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title;
(2) there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zone;
(3) the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other properties in the same district.
After no further discussion the motion was aprroved to grant the variance on the
findings stated by the staff.
(Chair was turned over to Bill Pierce.)
Item No. 4, Discussion of Lock -Offs
Bill Pierce briefly discussed what the Board Members discussed at their meeting
on January 13, 1983. The Board felt that lock -offs are necessary and there needs
to be some type of control put on the density.
Dick Kvach statel the Council had questioned (1) having guest parking for single
e iscara for appr<;vai at a tater nate.
Mike Blair suggested that the Board Members work closely with the staff to help
with the Sign Code Regulations.
No. 3. Savov Sauare. Variance for
(Bill Pierce stepped down due to conflict of interest and turned the chair over to
Vice -Chairman Mike Blair).
Dick Kvach stated this request is to allow thirty (30) parking spaces to be
reduced to 8' x 18' in size. This amounts to about 15.5 percent of the total
parking. Based on past studies, feels this request is acceptable to approve
based on not more than 15.5 percent of the required parking spaces be less than
the required 9' x 18' in size and that no space shall be reduced to less than
8' x 18'.
Bill Pierce/applicant, stated there will be columns about every 24 feet so as
not to interfere with parking spaces.
Dick Kvach stated that the studies they have indicate that approximately 45 percent
of the cars can fit into an 8' x 16' parking space with no problem.
Bob Zeeb moved to approve the application of Savoy Square for the variance for
the reduction of the 30 off-street parking spaces. Motion was seconded by Jim
meehan. Jerry Davis added that the motion should stated where the parking will
be (underground parking).
Dick Kvach stated that the Board needs to make certain findings which are:
A. the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same
district;
B. that the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity;
C. that the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons:
(1) the strict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unneccesary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title;
(2) there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the site of the variance that do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zone;
(3) the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified
regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the
owners of other properties in the same district.
After no further discussion the motion was approved to grant the variance on the
findings stated by the staff.
(Chair was turned over to Bill Pierce.)
Item No. 4, Discussion of Lock -Offs
Bill Pierce briefly discussed what the Board Members discussed at their meeting
on January 13, 1983. The Board felt that lock -offs are necessary and there needs
to be some type of control put on the density.
Dick Kvach stated the Council had questioned (1) having guest parking for single
family and duplex lots; (2) what districts whould lock -offs be allowed in; and
(3) should lock -offs be counted as additional density?
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After lengthy discussion the Board approved the amendments as presented by staff
with the following modification:
Section 17.20.090 Accessory Buildings & Uses
C. Lock -off units may be Special Review Uses and shall be permitted only in
_ RHLD, RMD, RHDC, TC, SC and SPA districts. For purposes of calculating
allowable density in any district in which locked -off accommodation units
are allowed as accessory uses each bedroom exceeding 3 bedrooms in a living
unit shall be counted as an additional 1/3 of a density unit. No more than
2 such accommodation units shall be permitted to be locked -off from a main
!� living unit.
Item No. 5. ADDointment of Representative to Consultant Selection Committee
Dick Kvach explained that a selection committee is being formed to review the
proposals for the Comprehensive Master Plan. The committee will consist of
Dick Kvach, Dick Blodgett, Jim Rubin, Mike Larson, 2 N.embers of the Town Council
and either the Chairman and/or Vice -Chairman of the Design Review Board.
It was decided that Mike Blair and Bill Pierce be on this committee.
Item No. 6, DRB Rules & Regulations Change - Comprehensive Sign Plan Fee
Mike Blair moved that Resolution 83-1 as presented to the Design Review Board
by the staff be approved. Motion was seconded by Bob Zeeb. Motion was carried
with 2 opposing votes.
Item No. 7, Planning & Zoning Commission
Dick Kvach stated that the Town Council has decided to form a P & Z and that
the Design Review Board will probably be this commission.
With no further business, Bob Zeeb moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was
seconded by Jim Meehan and was passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
Respectfully submit.:ed
Melody CumthAgs
Recording Secretary
Design Review Board