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PZC Packet 092193PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 32, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Beck Commercial Building -Final Design Review Request for Final Design Review and Sign Program for a Light Industrial/Commercial Building PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Building ZONING: IC - Light Industrial and Commercial COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES The applicant is requesting final design review for a light industrial/commercial building on Lot 32, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Lot 32 is 23,522 sq. ft. (0.54 acres) in area and has frontage on Nottingham Road. This proposed building matches the existing commercial building on Lot 33, directly to the west. The Commission reviewed the Conceptual Design on August 17, 1993. At that meeting, no revisions were suggested. SITE PLAN: A grading, drainage and landscape plan has been submitted for the Commissions review. Site grading and drainage has been reviewed by the Town Engineer and meets the technical requirements. Generally, the proposed building will be set into the hillside on the north and east which will provide adequate area for on-site parking and landscaping. A total of 19 on-site parking spaces are proposed. An analysis of parking code requirements indicates 10 spaces are needed for the office, storage and warehouse uses proposed: • Office (3/1000 sq. ft.): 4 spaces • Storage (1/800 sq. ft.) 2 spaces • Warehouse (1/800 sq. ft.) 4 spaces • TOTAL REQUIRED: 10 spaces The site/landscape plan proposes the relocation of large, existing trees to landscape islands within the proposed parking areas. Areas on the north and east (disturbed by building excavation) will be reseeded with 100% Iphram crested wheat grass. Ground cover in parking islands will be sod. The existing irrigation system will be revised, if required, to conform to the new plant locations. Erosion control blankets and mulch will be used in reseeded areas. A driveway is proposed to connect the existing parking area to the west with the; proposed parking for this building. Thirteen parking spaces are provided on adjacent Lot 33. Theretbre, combined parking will be 32 spaces for both buildings. One off-street loading PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 32, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Beck Commercial Building -Final Design Review Request for Final Design Review and Sign Program for a Light Industrial/Commercial Building space has been provided to the west of the proposed building. No dumpster site or screening is shown. BUILDING: The proposed building footprint is 4000 square feet and will be approximately 21 feet in height. The building will have a flat roof and finishes will match the existing, adjacent building on Lot 33. The proposed building program shows: • Office: 1,220 sq. ft General Storage (Attic): 1,220 sq. ft. • Warehouse: 2,792 sq. ft. Exterior building materials will include split face concrete block walls with facias and soffits in standing seam metal material. Hand rails will be metal pipe rails. Colors will match adjacent building on Lot 33. Roof will be built-up with gravel ballast. Doors and window trim will be metal. SIGN PROGRAM: The applicant proposes to adopt the Sign Program approved for Lot 33, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek for this proposal on Lot 32. The approved Sign Program for Lot 33 is attached. One tenant sign is proposed and will be located on the south elevation, centered on the standing seam metal facia canopy. Maximum area of the sign will be 24 sq. ft. STAFF COMMENTS: The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of this project: Conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable regulations of the Town. Comment: This proposal is in conformance with Town codes. IiYrii PLANNING AND 'ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 32, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Beck Commercial Building -Final Design Review Request for Final Design Review and Sign Program for a Light Industrial/Commercial Building The suitability of the improvement, including type and quality of materials of which it is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located. Comment: The type and quality of proposed building materials and landscape materials is consistent with Town guidelines. The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. Comment: The use of the north and east building walls as retaining walls to achieve grade changes reduces the amount of site disturbance. The compatibility of the proposed improvements with site topography. Comment: The proposed building and driveway have been designed to cause minimum impact upon the topography. The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. Comment: The applicant has attempted to blend the building, wall surfaces, landscaping and parking areas with the existing improvements on Lot 33. The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired: Comment: The proposal meets the objective of this guideline. The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. Comment: The proposal is in conformance with the goals, policies and programs for the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION. Staff recommends approval of this final design review and sign program for Lot 32 with the following conditions: 1. Any structural retaining wall must be engineered by applicant and approved by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of a Building Permit. •• PLANNING AND 'CANING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT a September 21, 1993 Lot 32, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek _ Beck Commercial Building -Fin: ' Design Review Request for Final Design Review and Sign Program for a Light Ind ustrial/Commercial Building 2. Final drainage, dr.veway design and culverts must be approved by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 3. A trash area be designated and constructed in the same materials and colors as the 40 building. 4. The Sign Program for Lot 33 will apply to improvements on Lot 32. 5. Attic storage space over the office area shat: not be used for any other use without reviewing parking requirements with the Department of Community Development. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, if �' q—�- Steve Amsbaugh PLANNING AND zONING CONMSSION STAFF REPORT • September 21, 199; Lot 32, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek • Beck Commercial Building -Final Design Review Request for Final Design Review and Sign Program for a Light Industrial/Commercial Building • PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: Approved as submitted (✓� Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( ) Date / 3 Sue Railton, Secretary_.,., The Commission granted final design approval and sign program approval BM@BC, with the following conditions: 1. Any structural retaining wall must be engineered by applicant and approved by Town Engineer prior to issuance of a Building Permit. 2. Final drainage, driveway design and culverts must be approved by lown Engineer pr io! to issuance oF a Building Permit. -3 The Sign Program for Lot 33 will apply to imnrovPmPnts on Lot 32, 4. Attic storage space over the office area shall not be used for any other use without reviewing parking requirements with the Department of Community Development 16 "f L WV cvlf, AVON SERVICE CENTER 32 .� . 0780 Nottingham Road 'U Lct 33, Block 1, Amendment 4 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Avon, Colorado SIGN CRITERIA I. The basic criteria governing signs placed upon the building are: A. There will be no flashing action or other mechanical animation allowed on Tenant signs. B. Tenant signs must be maintained in a clean and good operating condi- tion. It is recommended the Tenant develop a maintenance program to assure that signs will always appear invicing to his customers and enhance the overall appearance of the building. C. All sign drawings, specifications and colors shall be submitted to the Landlord for his written approval. Any sign erected without said approval must, at the Landlord's option, be removed at the Tenant's cost. If the Tenant fails to remove the unapproved sign within five (5) days after the Landlord notifies the Tenant that the sign is unauthorized, the Landlord may remove the sign and bill the Tenant for the cost of said removal. D. The Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary permits from the Town of Avon prior to installation of any signage. E. The Landlord reserves the right to change, amend or deviate these criteria when reasonable and beneficial to the building. II. Sign Specifications: A. Signs will be permitted only in the front of the premises centered above the office entry into the premises as indicated on the attached drawings - "South Building Elevation", "Elevation -South Facing", and "Section at Canopy". B. Signs shall be the type, size'and mounting as indicated on the attached drawings. Signs to be a maximum of 24 square feet. C. Sign face color and lettering color shall be submitted to the Land- lord for his written approval. D. All fasteners,.screws, bolts, etc, used in the fabrication of the signs shall be rustproof. E. Bare -bulb lighting, flourescent lights, or painting on the wall sur- faces is not permitted. F. Tenants shall be permitted only one (1) sign which is to be located on the front of the building. G. Temporary signs, parking signs, directional signs, or pylon signs are not permitted. SIGN CRITERIA I. The basic criteria governing signs placed upon the building are: A. There will be no flashing action or other mechanical animation allowed on Tenant signs. B. Tenant signs must be maintained in a clean and good operating condi- tion. It is recommended the Tenant develop a maintenance program to assure that signs will always vppear inviting to his customers and enhance the cverall appearance of the building. C. All sign drawings, specifications and colors shall be submitted to v the Landlord for his written approval. Any sign erected without said approval must, at the Landlord's option, be removed at the Tenant's cost. If the Tenant fails to remove the unapproved sign within five (5) days after the Landlord notifies the Tenant that the sign is unauthorized, the Landlord may remove the sign and bill the Tenant for the cost of said removal. D. The Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary permits from the Town of Avon prior to installation of any signage. E. The Landlord reserves the right to change, amend or deviate these criteria when reasonable and beneficial to the building. II. Sign Specifications: A. Signs will be permitted only in the front of the premises centered above the office entry into the premises as indicated on the attached drawings - "South Building Elevation", "Elevation -South Facing", and "Section at Canopy". B. Signs shall be the type, size'and moun!:ing as indicated on the attached drawings. Signs to be a maximum of 24 square feet. C. Sign face color and lettering color shall be submitted to the Land- lord for his written approval. D. All fasteners,. screws, bolts, etc, used in the fabrication of the signs shall be rustproof. E. Bare -bulb lighting, flourescent lights, or painting on the wall sur- faces is not permitted. F. Tenants shall be permitted only one (1) sign which is to be located on the front of the building. G. Temporary signs, parking signs, directional signs, or pylon signs are not permitted. -cs • s f7 a s Biba q?W s ewba l a�� o> o K -cs • s f7 a s Biba q?W s ewba l k .' %[ _, ,. / . i �' .. k PLANNING AND ZONINO COMMISSION MEETING September 21, 1993 Lot 60, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Hale Duplex Final Design Review of Requested Conditions PROJECT TYPE: Duplex ZONING: PUD, Duplex COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES INTRODUCTION: The applicants, Brian and Diana Hale, appeared before the Commission on September 7, 1993 requesting Final Design Approval for a residential duplex on Lot 60, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision. The Commission tabled the item and requested that the applicants come back with a duplex structure which did not have a mirror image effect. The applicants have addressed the mirror image issue and are requesting your approval of the revised building massing. The site development plan and landscape plan reviewed on September 7, 1993 remain unchanged. Building and roof materials remain the same. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff feels that the applicants have revised the building forms and massing in such a manner as to eliminate the mirror image issue. Therefore, staff recommends Final Design approval of the duplex to be located on Lot 60, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, with the conditions attached to the September 7, 1993 staff report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, 1+11 ax/-- Steve Amsba g G1 PLANNING AND ZONING CONMSSION MEETING September 21, 1993 Lot 50, Block 4, Wildridge Subdvision Hale Duplex Final Design Review of Requested Conditions PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: Approved as submitted ( -) Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( ) p Date �2/ / 3 Sue Railton, Secretary 'GNt The Commission granted final design review approval, with the following conditions: 1. Any structural retaining wall must be engineered by applicant and approved by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Final drainage, driveway design and culverts must be approved by the Town Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. Ileter locations should be on the house and screened from view. n PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 26-28, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mountain Center Condominiums Sign Program for Commercial Project PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Building ZONING: IC - Light Industrial and Commercial COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES INTRODUCTION: The applicant is requesting approval for a Sign Program for the Mountain Center commercial building (Phase I & 2) located on Lots 26-28, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. This Sign Program will replace the approved program for the existing, Phase 1, commercial building. Upon sigr�ng new leases in the existing building, signs will be brought into conformity with this program. SIGN PROGRAM: The Sign Program proposes a series of 2'x12' cabinet signs along the south, north and west building elevations. Locations of commercial tenant signs are shown on the approved building elevations. These signs will have a medium to dark opaque or translucent colored background with white or light colored lettering. Illumination will be fluorescent from within the cabinet. The Program also calls for one freestanding building identification sign to be located in the existing landscape island on the west side of the east driveway entrance. This is a single sided sign and the sign face has a dimension of 4'x3'. The applicant also requests the use of temporary signage to be used by the commercial tenants during the approval and fabrication of their permanent signs. These temporary signs will be placed in the same location as the permanent sign. Temporary signs will be banners up to 2'x12'. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in conjunction with the following "Sign Guidelines" and review criteria from the Sign Code. Section 15.28.060 Sign Design Guidelines 0 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 26-28, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mountain Center Condominiums Sign Program for Commercial Project A. Harmonious with Town Scale. Sign location, configuration, design, materials, and co!ors should be harmonious with the existing signs on the structure, with the neighborhood, and with the townscape. B. Harmonious with Building Scale. the sign should be harmonious with the building scale, and should not visually dominate the structure to which it belongs or call undue attention to itself. C. Materials. Quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwood; interior -lit, individual plexiglass - faced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting, are encouraged. Sign materials, such as printed plywood, interior -lit box -type plastic, and paper or vinyl stick -on window signs are discouraged, but may be approved, however, if determined appropriate to the location, at the sole discretion of the Commission. D. Architectural Harmony. The sign and its supporting structure should be in harmony architecturally, and in harmony in color with the surrounding structures. E. Landscaping. Landscaping is required for all free-standing signs, and should be designed to enhance the signage and surrounding building landscaping. F. Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are not allowed. G. Lighting. Lighting should be of no greater wattage than is necessary to make the sign visible at night, and should not reflect unnecessarily onto adjacent properties. Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not be directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and should be concealed in such a manner that direct light does not shine in a disturbing manner. H. Location. On multi -story buildings, individual business signs shall generally be limited to the ground level. Section 15.28.070 - Design Review Criteria In addition to the sign Design Guidelines listed above, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall also consider the following criteria while reviewing proposed designs: A�1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 26-28, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mountain Center Condominiums Sign Program for Commercial Project A. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located: Comment: The proposed Sign Program is the same as the Program for the first building with the change to a dark background color and light color lettering. Sign locations remain consistent with approved Program. B. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements: Comment: The sign materials are consistent with allowed signs on adjacent and neighboring buildings. C. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement: Comment: The quality of the proposed sign materials are acceptable. D. The visual impact of any proposed improvement as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property: Comment: The visual impact of these proposed improvements will be consistent with existing signs on Phase 1 of Mountain Center. G. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic , will be impaired: Comment: Staff feels that consistent sign locations provide clarity while each sign/logo will provide diversity. F. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code and appear to be appropriate for the project: Comment: The type, size and location of the proposed signs generally comply with the Sign Code. The sigi locations on the south elevation also provide identification for tenants with entrances on the north side of the building. A second sign location is also provided on the north elevation, but is not visible from the parking or street. G. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation. PLANNING AND 'ZONING COMMISSIO_ N STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 26-28, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mountain Center Condominiums Sign Program for Commercial Project Comment: These signs are primarily oriented toward vehicular traffic. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Sign Program for Phase I and Phase II of Mountain Center with the following conditions: 1. Temporary banners be consistent with the background and lettering color of the permanent sign program. 2. Any existing landscaping displaced or disturbed by installation of the freestanding building sign be replaced by shrubs consistent with the approved landscape plan. 3. Only one tenant sign be allowed per commercial tenant. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, VU.lP1111� Steve Amsbaugh PLANNING AND ZONING CONMUSSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 26-28, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Mountain Center Condominiums Sign Program for Commercial Project PLANNING AND 7^'NING ACTION: Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions (� Continued ( } Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( ) Date / &Sue Railton, Secretary_,4,X The Commission granted approval for the sign program, with the following conditions: 1. The medium to dark backgrounds for all signs be opaque. 2. Temporary banners be consistent with the background and lettering color of the permanent sign program, 3. Any existing landscaping displaced by installation of the freestanding building sign be replaced by shrubs consistent with the approved landscape plan and be in such a nature as not to block the visibility of the sign or egress into the parking lot. 4. Mon -illuminated signs, not to exceed ten square feet, can be placed for tenants in the rear of the building, above each door. 5. The landlord would encourage all tenants to change their signs out to the new sign program within three years. Vs SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 SIGN PROGRAM FOR MOUNTAIN CENTER CONDOMINIUMS PHASE 1, UPON NEW LEASES, ALL TENANTS WILL BRING THEIR SIGN FACES INTO CONFORMITY WITH THE THEN CURRENT SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE BUILDING. PHASE 1 AND PHASE 11: THE INTENT OF THE SIGN PROGRAM IS TO PRESENT A UNIFORM EYE PLEASING METHOD OF SIGNAGE FOR THE COMMERCIAL TENANTS, WHILE BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR TO SURROUNDING NON—COMMERCIAL AREAS. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY DIMINISHING THE GLOW OF THE WHITE BACKGROUND SIGNS CURRENTLY ON THE BUILDING. ALL BUILDING CABINET SIGNAGE WILL BE BRONZE ALUMINUM EDGING AND RETURNS, WITH ACRYLIC FACES. THEY SHALL BE A STANDARD OF 24 INCHES HIGH, 12 FEET LONG, AND 8" DEEP, MORE THAN ONE TENANT MAY SHARE A SIGN SPACE, THE BACKGROUND OF THE SIGN FACES SHALL BE PREDOMINATELY MEDIUM TO DARK OPAQUE OR TRANSLUCENT COLORS, THE COPY AND LAGOS SHALL BE WHITE OR LIGHT COLORS, A MAXIMUM OF 50% OF THE SIGN FACE MAY BE LIGHT OR WHITE IN COLORS, AS MEASURED BY THE ACTUAL SQUARE INCHES, ILLUMINATION WILL BE PROVIDED BY FOUR FLUORESCENT TUBES PER CABINET. (SEE SIGNFACE LAYOUT ENCLOSED). PLACEMENT OF CABINET SIGNS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AREAS MARKED ON THE ATTACHED ELEVATIONS, AND OTHER SIGNAGE WILL BE LIMITED TO THE GLASS AREAS OF THE TENANT FRONTAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE THEN CURRENT TOWN OF AVON LIMITATIONS. TEMPORARY SIGNAGE: DURING THE APPROVAL. AND FABRICATION PROCESS ON NEW PERMANENT SIGNAGE, EACH TENANT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO PLACE A BANNER UP TO 24" HIGH BY 12' LONG OVER THE AREA OF PERMANENT SIGNAGE. ALL SIGNAGE WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BUILDING IDENTIFICATION: A FREESTANDING ILLUMINATED CABINET SIGN IDENTIFYING THE MOUNTAIN CENTER SHALL BE PERMITTED WITH PLACEMENT TO BE AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED MAP, THE SIGN FACE SHALL BE AS PER THE ATTACHED DRAWING, COLORS TO BE AS INDICATED. HIGHTECH`„r}NS P.O.Box2688 Production Center Aspen& Vail, CO 81658 910 Nottingham Road Glenwood Sprgs. 303.949.4565 SwteS.2 303.945.6695 FAX: 949.4670 Avon. CO 81620 SIGNS • e � s SIGN DRAWING P.O. BOX 2688 . VAIL, CO 81 653 . 303.949.4565 . FAX: 303.949.4670 S' n �1,ani 0-pIKJ 132oN� �Ri:.=- /J J /4s::auv�i Zr �K40 JOB # DATE—46 BY_ �` A/E CLIENT ���✓�A ✓ �CX/rc✓^ CONTACT,:� Gam__ SCALE PHONE _FAX: Mol)NtAIa e.�N'CF2 Igo Na-IIN6>�w �1,ani 0-pIKJ 132oN� �Ri:.=- /J J /4s::auv�i Zr �K40 JOB # DATE—46 BY_ �` A/E CLIENT ���✓�A ✓ �CX/rc✓^ CONTACT,:� Gam__ SCALE PHONE _FAX: 2 J 00 S Q � � D O [ M � y 2 r1 V O r 0 W 101 0 W 101 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORF September 21, 1993 Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek North Court Sign Program for Commercial Project PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Building ZONING: TC - Town Center COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES INTRODUCTION: The applicant is requesting approval for a Sign Program for a commercial building located on Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. SIGN PROGRAM: The North Court at Avon building consists of commercial and retail space with parking and street frontage on East Beaver Creek Place. The Commission has approved architectural relief areas along the front elevation of the building which will be used for tenant signage. • Each relief area will contain only one tenant sign. Tenants may display signs in two relief areas: however, total tenant display area will not exceed 20 sq. ft.. • Each tenant will also be allowed to place a business name or logo upon or behind his own glass entry door. • Two building identificatio- -;qns are proposed as shown on the 9/7/93 drawings depicting the South ele- • A f; eestanding video drop box is requested to be placed on the sidewalk in front of the video store. Other such containers may be requested in the future. • Temporary signage is requested to identify new tenants during the approval and production of permanent signage. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in conjunction with the following "Sign Guidelines" and review criteria from the Sign Code. Section 15.28.060 Sign Design Guidelines PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek North Court Sign Program for Commercial Project A. Harmonious with Town Scale. Sign location, configuration, design, materials, and colors should be harmonious with the existing signs on the structure, with the neighborhood, and with the townscape. B. Harmonious with Building Scale. the sign should be harmonious with the building scale, and should not visually dominate the structure to which it belongs or call undue attention to itself. C. Materials. Quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwood; interior -lit, individual plexiglass - faced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting, are encouraged. Sign materials, such as printed plywood, interior -lit box -type plastic, and paper or vinyl stick -on window signs are discouraged, but may be approved, however, if determined appropriate to the location, at the sole discretion of the Commission. D. Architectural Harmony. The sign and its supporting structure should be in harmony architecturally, and in harmony in color with the surrounding structures. E. Landscaping. Landscaping is required for all free-standing signs, and should be designed to enhance the signage and surrounding building landscaping. F. Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are not allowed. G. Lighting. Lighting should be of no greater wattage than is necessary to make the sign visible at night, and should not reflect unnecessarily onto adjacent properties. Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not be directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and should be concealed in such a manner that direct light does not shine in a disturbing manner. H. Location. On multi -story building, individual business signs shall generally be limited to the ground level. Section 15.28.070 - Design Review Criteria In addition to the sign Design Guidelines listed above, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall also consider the following criteria while reviewing proposed designs: A. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located: 0 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPc K r September 21, 1993 Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek North Court Sign Program for Commercial Project Comment: The proposed Sign Program is in keeping with the design of the building. Materials and colors proposed are consistent with previous signs approved in the area. B. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements: Comment: The design and materials proposed are compatible with surrounding properties. C. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement: Comment: The quality of the sign materials is acceptable. D. The visual impact of any proposed improvement as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property: Comment: Signs will be located in relief areas on the south and west elevation and no sign will exceed 20 sq. ft. The visual impact will be consistent with adjacent or neighboring properties. E. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic , will be impaired: Comment: Staff feels that consistent sign locations provide clarity while each sign/logo will provide diversity. F. Whether the type, height size, and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code and appear to be appropriate for the project: Comment: All sign components requested generally comply with the Sign Code and appear to be appropriate for the project. G. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation. Comment: The proposed signs are primarily oriented toward vehicular traffic. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed Sign Program for North Court at Avon with the following conditions: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORf September 21, 1993 Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek North Court Sign Program for Commercial Project 1. Temporary tenant signs be consistent with the background and lettering color of the permanent sign. 2. That the applicant apply for a Development Sign permit for the non -permitted project sign located at the construction site. 3. That the video drop box be painted to match the building and/or trim color. Drop box shall not display additional advertising and be marked for "video cassette return" only. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, VC4- Steve Amsbaugh M -,*N #% PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPOkf September 21, 1993 Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek North Court Sign Program for Commercial Project PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: Approved as submiiied ( ) Approved with recommended conditions (✓S Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( ) Date Y A6Z &( 3 Sue Railton, Secretary The Commission grantd approval for the North Court Sign Program, with the following conditions: 1. Temporary tenant signs be consistent with the background and lettering color of the permanent sign. 2. Th- applicant apply for a development sign permit for the non -permitted project sign located at the construction site. 3. The video drop box be brought back for further review. 003/949-5200 FAX/949-5205 VICTOR MARK DONALDSON ARCHITECTS, P.C. ARCHITECTURE . PLANNING • INTERIORS Dox 5300 • Avon, Colorodo 81620 ----------------------------- SIGN PROGRAM for NORTH COURT at AVON: Lot 71, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Subdivision Avon, Colorado -------------------------------------------------------------- See attached Site Plan and Exterio^ Elevation drawings dated September 7, 1993 by Victor Mark Donaldson Architects, P.C. DEVELOPER: Harold J. Allen 1965 Trust Allenbrook Enterprises Bruce Allen, Representative INTRODUCTION: It is the purpose of this sign program to serve the visual communication needs of the developer and the present and future tenants while creating an upscale, effective sign program commensurate with the building and surrounding area. The sign program addresses the following criteria: 1) Identify the project and the tenants to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 2) Identify parking spaces including those specifically for handicapped persons. 3) Restrict other signage that does not meet these specific objectives. A. PURPOSE The purpose of this sign program is to serve as a guide for all initial and future exterior building identification and tenant signage. All signage shall be of superior quality and image and shall be compatible with the architectural design of the North Court at Avon Building as well as nearby commercial sign programs. B. GENERAL 1) TENANT ROOF CANOPY SIGNAGE DISPLAY AREAS The building consists of commercial and retail tenant space (at ground level only) which fronts on East Beaver Creek Boulevard. There are relief areas along the front faces of the roof canopy as shown on the architectural plans previously approved by the Town of Avon Design Review Board which shall be used to display the tenant signs. SIGN PROGRAM for NORTH COURT at AVON Page Two Each relief area may contain only one tenant sign of a maximum display. area of 20 square feet. Tenant signage may be placed in two relief areas if the total display area does not exceed 20 square feet. Allocation of these signage areas shall be at the developers discretion. 2) TENANT ROOF CANOPY SIGNAGE MATERIALS B COLORS See attached drawings for descriptions of each proposed tenant sign for the initial occupancy of the building. Each subsequent tenant sign shall generally conform to these mater- ials and colors. 3) TENANT STOREFRONT DISPLAY SIGNAGE Each tenant may place name and business identification signage directly upon or behind his own glass storefront entry doors. Business hours may also be displayed. 4. BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS These signs shall be as indicated on the attached drawings dated September 7, 1993, 5. FREE STANDING VIDEO DROP CONTAINER A four sided video drop container as shown on Exhibit A (attached hereto) and as located on the attached Site Plan is hereby approved for the Box Office Video tenant. Other such containers may be approved from time to time by the developer as may be deemed incidental to a specific tenants business provided that it does not obstruct or otherwise impair any necessary site function as has been approved by the Town of Avon. 6. PARKING LOT SIGNS The developer reserves the right to place individual signs, not. to exceed 12" x 18" each for the purpose of regulating the use of parking facilities including parking for the handicapped. 7. TEMPORARY SIGANAGE Temporary signage, identifying a new tenan`, in the absence of, or during the production of permanent signage, of a nature and size accpetable to the landlord, shall be allowable for a period not to exceed thirty days from the date of permanent signage application approval. SIGN PROGRAM for NORTH COURT at AVON Page Three The maximum display area for a temporary sign shall not exceed that area approved for a permanent sign. Placement of temporary signage shall be at the discretion of the developer. 8. OTHER JURISDICTIONS and AUTHORITIES Nothing in the written or graphic portions of this Sign Program or any subsequent ammendments as may be adopted by the developer and the Town of Avon shall preclude the enforcement of any applicable regulations as may apply to such signage by any jurisdiction such as the Town of Avon. It shall be the exclusive responsibility of the tenant to comply with any such regulations for his tenants signs. The developer reserves the right to ammend this Sign Program through the proper channels of approval with the Town of Avon from time to time as may be desired. 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS The foregoing and the following shall be applicable to meet the general sign requirements for the North Court at Avon Building: a) Tenants shall be responsible for obtaining all proper permits as may be required by the Town of Avon prior to installation of temporary or permanent signs. b) All mounting components, fasteners and electric service and equipment shall be in complete compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. c) The developer shall have the right to approve all contractors used by the tenant under this sign program. ------------------------------------------------------------- End g&Oftgn P Aogram for North Court at Avon. ect'y, Submitted, =toWMr'R Donaldson, President VICTOR MARK DONALDSON ARCHITECTS, P.C. attachments: Exhibit A (as noted herein) Site Plan Exterior Elevations PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 13, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision Design and Construction Services Final Design Review, Exterior Color Change PROJECT TYPE: Duplex ZONING: Duplex COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES INTRODUCTION: The applicant is requesting an exterior color change for the duplex unit on Lot 13, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision.. The Planning and Zoning Commmission granted Final Design Review approval for this project on December 15, 1992. The duplex exterior is a combination of stucco and cedar siding, with a cedar shake roof. The approved exterior colors are listed as follows: Stucco: White Cedar Siding: Grey Trim: Teal REQUESTED COLOR CHANGES: Stucco: White Cedar Siding: Natural Cedar (Spice Chest SW -3513) Trim: Wharf Brown (SW -301 1) Color samples will be provided at the meeting. STAFF COMMENTS: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed color change. -N PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 13, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision Design and Constructions Services Final Design Review, Exterior Color Change RECO MMLNDED ACTION: 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfullly submitted, U. Steve Amsbaugh PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: Approved as submitted Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( ) Date f-L� /y9-3 Sue Railton, Secretary The Cnmmissinn granted design approval for the requected rnlar changp as submitted. The cedar siding will change from a gray to a natural cedar and the trim will change from a teal to a brown. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 25, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Old Trail Townhouses - Conceptual Design Review Request for Conceptual Design Review for a four unit Townhouse Development PROJECT TYPE: 4-Plex ZONING: PUD, •4 Units Allowed COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES The applicant has requested Conceptual Design Review to assist in the development of Final Design Plans. The submittal is for a four unit townhouse development on Lot 25, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision. SITE PLAN: Lot 25, Block 2 is located at the intersection of Old Trail Road and June Creek Trail. The lot is 32,235 sq. ft. (.74 acres) in size. The Wildridge Subdivision Plat allows for 4 units on this parcel. The site slopes from north east to south west at approximately 10% and is generally covered with native sage, scrub oak and grasses. A site plan has been submitted by the applicant which shows access via a common driveway off of June Creek Trail. The driveway grade from June Creek Trail to the parking area is 12% (the first 20 feet at 5%). The parking area is generally flat. Guest parking spaces are shown but may not conform to the minimum space size of 9'x 18'. Both driveway and parking would be paved in asphalt. Total site coverage (buildings and paved surfaces) would be approximately 30%. The site area is approximately one half acre. A landscape plan has been submitted for you review. This plan proposes clusters of spruce and transplanted service berry/scrub oak with ground cover beds of mountain wildflowers. The four individual patio areas are not detailed. A ground lit identification sign is proposed at the entrance. BUILDING: The proposed building footprint is approximately 5000 square feet and is shown at 36 feet in height. Each unit would be approximately 2000 sq. ft. in size. The building would have an indented gable roof form with 3 -tab asphalt shingles (colored weathered wood). Exterior siding would be stucco in a'fawn' color. Facias and soffits would by cedar in natural oil finish. Window trim and garage doors would be white. P"�, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 25, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision • Old Trail Townhouses - Conceptual Design Review Request for Conceptual Design Review for a four unit Townhouse Development Backyard privacy fences would be a combination of stucco and cedar. As a Conceptual Review, the Staff has no formal recommendation; however, it is suggested that final design review plans show backyard patio details and privacy wall elevations. Also, the paved parking area should provide adequately s'zed parking spaces and the overall building height must not exceed 35 feet. Respectfully Submitted, U. Steve Amsbaugh PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action (✓S Datel/IZ�j Sue Railton, Secretary .44� . SEE ATTACHED PAGE Lot 25, Block 2, !-li.ldridue Subdivision, Fourplex, Conceptual Design Reyiew As a conceptual design review, no formal action was taken at this time. However, the Commission had the following concerns about this project. 1. The three tab shingles are not an acceptable roofing prodt!ct in .Avon. An architectural 300# per square, variegat d, rough shingle is required. 2. Step the building, break the mass, offest the footprint. Step the units up the hill 3. Salvage the old site strategy. 4. Conceal garage doors if possible. Consider different garage locations. 5. Break the plain, hnxy huilding mass. 6. The 12% driveway is too steep and should be addressed. 7. The mirror image is not recommended. 8. The back wall of the building must be addressed. 9. The guest parking lot sizes need to be evaluated. 10. The roof line needs variety. 11. The window fenestrations, especially in the rear and side elevations need reworking. 12. Consider movinq the building to the west. 13. "lore landscaping in the rear of the building is recommended. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Reynolds Residence Final Design Review, Amend Landscape/Site Development Plan PROJECT TYPE: Basketball Court ZONING: PUD COMPLIES WITH ZONING? YES INTRODUCTION: The applicant is requesting Final Design Review for an amendment to the approved landscape/site development plan for Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision to allow for the installation of a 20'00' concrete pad and basketball backboard. The concrete pad would be used for a basketball court and children's play area. SITE DEVELOPMENT: Location of the basketball court would be on a flat terrace to the southeast (rear) of the residence. The 20'x30' pad would require a 1'-2' cut on the uphill side. No retaining walls or fences are proposed. All disturbed site areas will be re -landscaped to conform with the approved landscape plan. STAFF COMMENTS: The concrete pad in the propc :ed location will have little visual impact from adjacent properties. The pad will be visible to the neighbor to the immediate northeast, but terrain characteristics limit its visibility on all other sides. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 20'00' concrete pad and basketball backboard with the following conditions: 1. That all disturbed areas be restored in conformance with the approved landscape plan. 2. That no fencing be allowed around the pad without design approval. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT September 21, 1993 Lot 44. Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Reynolds Residence Final Design Review, Amend Landscape/Site Development Plan RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, 'Y tn Steve Amsbaugh PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION: Approved as submitted (") Approved with recommended conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( ) Date �?/ /-? Sue Railton, Secretary the Commission granted final design approval for the requested basketball court, with the following conditions: 1. 411 disturbed areas be restored in conformance with the original landscape plan. 2. Pio fencing be ailowe4laround the pad without design approval.