PZC Packet 042192STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Lot 1, Lodge at Avon
Avon Towne Square
Request for Extension
INTRODUCTION:
Subdivision
of Design Review Approval
The owners of Lot 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision have requested a
one year extension of their design review approval for the Avon
Towne Square project. Final design approval for the Avon Towne
Square was granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission on May
15, 1990. As specified by Section 11.00 of the Avon Design
Procedures, Rules and Regulations, "approval for a project, shall
lapse and become void two years following the date of final
approval unless a building permit for project construction is
issued. The applicant may apply to the Planning and Zoning
commission for approval of a maximum extension of one rear."
The Avon Towne Square project consists of a tQt-Al gross square
footage of 45,000 square feet. The project is designed with a
main buildinq of 40,000 square feet in three stories. The first
floor will he retail, with office, retail and restaurant uses
above. A secondary building of 5,000 square feet is planned as a
free-standirg restaurant site. There are 181 parking spaces on
the property with a loading berth for each building site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission
grant a one (1) year extension of the final design approval for
the Avon Towne Square project on Lot 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Presentation of application
2. Applicant's Presentation
3. Commission Review
4. Commission Action
Respectfully submitted,
JGsvrt. ��-vL�
Jim Curnutte
Town Planner
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Mal Page 2 of 2
Lot 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision
0 Avon Towne Square
Request for Extension cf Design Review Approval
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( )
Continued (� Denied ( ) Withdrawn (
Date Patti Dixon, Secretary
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The Commission tabled this item until the May 5, 1992 regular meeting, stating
that they would feel more comfortable about extending the design review approval
if the applicant would attend the next meeting to respond to questions that the
Commission felt were still unanswered at the original design review.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Bill and Esther Jones
Single Family Residence
Final Design Review
INTRODUCTION
Bill and Ester Jones have requested final design review of a
single family home on Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision.
Lot 58 is 2.17 acres (94,525 square feet) in size, however,
slightly more than half of the lot (49,500 square feet) is
platted as "non -developable area" within which no development
is allowed. The size of the remaining developable portion of
the lot is 45,025 square feet. Lot 58 is located at the
corner of West Wildridge Road and June Point. The lot slopes
toward the southwest at 30-40% on the east side of the lot
and 15-30% on the west side of the lot. Existing grade in
the area of the proposed residence appears to be
approximately 20%. The landscape plan submitted in
conjunction with this house is very conceptual in nature.
On May 21, 1991, the applicant received a final design review
approval for a different single family home on Lot 58. [he
building and grading costs associated with that approval
exceeded the applicant's construction budget. the
applicant's have redesigned the house somewhat, and have
moved its location closer to the road. The May 21, 1991
approval included the following four conditions:
Driveway entrance must conform with Town standards.
2. A revised grading plan be provided prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
3. Applicant provide a detailed landscape plan.
4. Color samples and numbers be supplied for the record.
On February 4, 1992, Mr. Jones received conceptual design
review of the new single family residence. The Planning and
Zoning Commission comments at that time were:
1. The applicant review the detailing on the dormer;
2. The applicant review the roof lines as they connect into
the garage element.
STAFF REPORT TO
April 21, 1992
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THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Bill and Esther Jones
Single Family Residence
Final Design Review
3. The applicant provide a more complete landscaping plan
and site plan.
The building is two stories high (26' max.) and has gable
roofs. The living area is approximately 2,500 square feet.
An attached two car garage is located at the southern end of
the building. Exterior building materials include rustic
channel cedar siding, cedar door and window trim, 6 panel
wood doors, wood clad windows and asphalt shingles (Tamko
Heritage 30). The chimney cap and all exposed foundation
walls will be painted to match the building. A railroad tie
retaining wall and planter area will be utilized on the north
side of the entryway. The applicant wishes to utilize
gutters and downspouts on portions of the building, however,
the full extent of their use cannot be discerned by looking
at the drawings. The driveway will be finished with asphalt.
Proposed building colors will be discussed at the meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
The Commission shall consider the following items in
reviewing the design of a proposed project:
6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other
applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
COMMENT: This proposal is in conformance with the
zoning code and other applicable rules and regulations of the
Town of Avon.
6.12 - The suitability
type and quality of materials
constructed and the site upon
of the improvement, including
of which it is to be
which it is to be located.
COMMENT: The building materials appear to be suitable
with Town Guidelines. The applicant has chosen the most
buildable portion of the lot to place his house.
6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site
impacts to adjacent properties.
COMMENT: The siting and landscaping of the building is
sympathetic to the adjacent residential property. All
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
1pril 21, 1992
Page 3 of 4
Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Bill and Esther Jones
Single Family kesidence
Final Design Review
grading will be contained within lot lines. This building is
located on one of the most northerly lots in Wildridge and
should not negatively impact solar and view corridors or the
privacy of neighboring properties.
6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with
site topography.
COMMENT: The proposed building appears to be compatible
with site topography, however, the boulder retaining walls on
the north and south sides of the driveway do not appear to be
adequately reflected on the grading and drainage plan.
5.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed
improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
COMMENT: The appearance of this residence as
viewed from neighboring properties and public ways seems
acceptable.
6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar
or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary
or aesthetic will be impaired.
COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria.
6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed
improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of
the Town of Avon.
COMMENT: The proposal is in conformance with the adopted
goals, policies and programs of the Town of Avon.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of this final design review
application with the following conditions:
1. The driveway entrance must conform to Town standards.
2. A revised grading plan must be provided prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
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Lot 58, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision
Bill and Esther Jones
Single Family Residence
Final Design Review
3. A revised landscape plan must be provided prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review
4. Commission Action
RR�especrrt''ff,ulllyy _submitted,
JimyCurnutte�
Town Planner
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Condition /
Continued ) Denied ( ) WithdrawnL i
Date Patti Dixon, Secretary�y
The ComMission granted final design approval with the condition that
a revised landscaoe plan show.inq more detail on the the landscapingand
more detail_regaarding the boulder retaining wall be provided for
Staff approval.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
New Sign Program and Variance Request
Design Review
INTRODUCTION
Alan Aarons of Hightech Signs, representing the Avon Medical
Center, a part of Vail Mountain Medical, is requesting
approval of a new sign program on Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark
at Beaver Creek Subdivison. The program includes 3 signs
described as follows:
1_ Building Identification Sign - This sign consists of
individual 6" and 14" cast aluminum letters with a white
enamel finish. These letters will be mounted flush with the
building's east wall and will Ue indirectly illuminated by
ground mounted spot lights (3'.. The medical center's logo
will be mounted next to the letters. This logo will be
plastic with a white plexiglass face. The total square
footage of sign area to be mounted on the building is 38.9.
2_ Monument Si -n - A 4' x 6' (24 square foot) monument sign
is intended to be located at the southern end of Lot 70.
This single faced sign will sit on top of a 3' x 6' brick
wall. The bricks used on this wall will match the building.
The sign will feature a bronze finish cabinet over a white
lexan "solar" face. The sign will be internally illuminated,
however, because of the bronze finish, only the letters
themselves will be lit. Total sign height is approximately
7'6". The applicant has requested a variance in order to
place this sign 3' from the front property line.
3. Exit Only Sign - This i' x 2' sign will be placed on the
existing brick pedestal that had been used previously by the
former building tenant (Commercial Federal). The box sign
will match the colors used on the monument sign and will be
used to warn cutomers not to turn into the southern driveway.
A variance will also be necessary for this sign to be placed
in the location shown on the site plan.
The applicant will present color and material samples at the
meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in
conjunction with the following "Sign Design Guidelines" and
review criteria from the Sign Code.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIJN
April 21, 1992
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Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Cieek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
New Sign Program and Variance Request
Design Review
Section 15.28.060 Sign Design Guidelines_
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, ana 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 aetermined appropriate to the location, at the sole
discretion of the Commission.
D. Architectural Harmony. The sign ana 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.
1. A minimum of five lineal teet out
from, and around the perimeter of, the sign shall be
landscaped.
F.
not allowed.
G.
wattage than
and should
properties.
be directly
Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surtaces are
Lighting. Lighting should be or no greater
is necessary to make the sign visible at night,
not reflect unnecessarily onto adjacent
Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not
visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and
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STAFF REPORT TO
April 21, 1992
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Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
New Sign Program and Variance Request
Design Review
Section 15.28.060 Sign Design Guidelines_
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 ano its
supporting structure should be in harmony architecturally,
and in harmony in color with the surrounding structures.
E. Landscaping. Landscaping is raquired for all
free-standing signs, and should be designed to enhance the
signage and surrounding building landscaping.
1. A minimum of five lineal feet cut
from, and around the perimeter of, the sign shall be
landscaped.
F.
not allowed.
G.
wattage than
and should
properties.
be directly
Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are
Lighting. Lighting should be or no greater
is necessary to make the sign visible at night,
not reflect unnecessarily onto adjacent
Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not
visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and
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STAFF REPORT TO
April 21, 1992
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THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
New Sign Program and Variance Request
Design Revieo
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
lever.
_SECTION 15.28..070.-__Desi_gn 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 whi;-h the sign is to be constructed and the
site upon which it is to be located:
COMMENT: The sign design guidelines encourage
three dimensional individual letters, with or without
indirect lighting such as those proposed to be mounted on the
building. Sign materials such as interior -lit box -type
plastic signs, similar to the proposed monument and exit only
signs are discouraged, but may be approved, however, 1T
determined appropriate to the location, at the sole
discretion of the Commission.
B. The nature of adjacent and neighboring
improvements:
COMMENT: The sign program Tor the building located
on Lot 69, to the north incudes individual blue metal
letters (6" to 16high) motnter" on a white steel mesh
backing. all signs are indirectly illuminated.
The City Market building On Lots 67 and 68, across the street
to the west uses internally lit plexiglass faced metal
cabinet signs.
The Avon Market Center building next to Wal-MSrL, the Annex
Building on Lot 65/66 and the Buck Creek Plaza building on
Lot 72 all identify their businesses with various sized,
internally lit, plexiglass faced, individual letters. Both
the Avon Market Center and the Annex building have
freestanding project identification signs near their front
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
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Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
New Sign Program and Variance Request
Design Review
property lines.
C. The quality of the materials to be utilized in
any proposed improvement:
COMMENTS: The quality of the materials to be
utilized appears to be acceptable.
D. The visual impact of any proposed improvement
as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property:
COMMENT: The proposed signs would not appear to
have a substantially negative visual impact as viewed from
adjacent or neighboring property.
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: It would not appear that the proposed
signage would negatively effect the values of surrounding
properties.
F. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quantity
of signs generally complies with the sign code, and are
appropriate for the project.
COMMENT: The type height, size and quantity of
signs does comply with the Avon Sign Code. An individual
business lot is allowed one square foot of sign area per
lineal foot of building front. Since this building has 75.5
feet of building frontage, the applicants proposal Tor 3
signs totaling approximately 65 square feet of sign area is
well within the code's allowance.
G. Whethar the sign is primarily oriented to
vehicular or pedistrian traffic, and whether the sign is
appropriate for the determined orientation.
COMMENT: This sign is primarily orienteo to
vehicular traffic.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNIN3 AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 5 of 5
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
New Sign Program and Variance Request
Design Review
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the proposed sign program as
submitted with the exception of the location of the monument
sign. A more detailed explanation of Staft's concerns with
this sign's proposed location is contained in the
accompanying variance Staff Report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review
4. Commission Action
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Curnutte
Planner
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( `�
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Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( )
Date -Patti Dixon, Secretary__.
The Commission grante approval of the sign program as presented, with
the condition that the monument sign be moved to a location where a
variance would not be required.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
Sign Variance
INTRODUCTION
Alan Aarons of Hightech Signs, representing the Avon Medical
Center, a part of Vail Mountain Medical, is requesting a
front yard setback variance for two proposed monument signs
on Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision.
The applicant wishes to place 2 monument signs within 3 feet
of the front lot line. These signs are further described as
follows:
Monument Sign: This sign is 4' x 6' x 1' and sits on top of
a 3' x 6' x 1' brick pedestal. It is propo ed to be located
at the southern end of the building directly across from East
Benchmark Road. The applicant has stated that the variance
from the 10' front yard setback is necessary for two reasons:
1. In order to comply with the setback requirement
some of the existing landscaping would have to be removed.
2. Even if some landscaping are removed and the
sign placed 10' back from the property line, it's visibility
would be very poor because of the surrounding vegetation.
Exit Only Sign: T!iis sign will be approximately I'x 2'x 6"
and is intended tj be placed on the existing brick pedestal
on the north side of the south driveway. The applicant has
stated that a variance for this sign is necessary for two
reasons:
1. In order to utillize the existing sign pedestal
which already has electric capacity in place.
2. In order to move the sign back it would have to
be located on the other side of the sidewalk which would
significantly reduce it's visibility and may lead to a
dangerous situation if someone pulls into this driveway from
Beaver Creek Place.
APPROVAL CRITERIA: Before acting on a variance request, the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following
factors.
a. The relationship of the requested variance to
existing and potential uses and structures in the vicinity.
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April 21, 1992
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Lot 70, 3lock 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
Sign Variance Request
COMMENT: The relationship of the proposed exit
only sign to existing and potential uses and structures in
the vicinity appears acceptable. The intended location of
the southern monument sign however, would negatively affect
an existing drainage swale and possibly impair or increase
the cert of certain road improvements planned for Beaver
Creek Place.
b. The degree to which relief from the strict or
literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified
regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and
uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity.
COMMENT: The applicant's request to place the exit
only sign on a sign pedestal that has been in the same
location for approximately 10 years seems reasonable. The
applicant's chosen location of the southern monument sign
appears to be directed toward people approaching the building
from East Benchmark Road to the south. Even at the location
requested by the applicant (3' from the property line)
visibility of the sign face from either direction on Beaver
Creek Place is minimal until you are almost perpendicular
with the sign. Therefore, it would seem that sign visibility
would not be negr. ly affected and possibly improved, if ii,
were placed at 10' from the property line. It appears
that the degree to which the applicant has requested relief
from the strict provisions of the code are excessive.
C. Such other factors and criteria as the
Commission deems applicable to the requested variance.
COMMENTS: Again staff would point out that the
proposed location of the southern monument sign may interfere
with future road work along Beaver Creek Place.
STAFF COMMENTS
FINDINGS REQUIRED: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall
make the following findings before granting a variance:
A. That the granting of the variance will not
constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties in the vicinity.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 2 of 4
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
Sign Variance Request
COMMENT: The relationship of the proposed exit
only sign to existing and potential uses and structures in
the vicinity appears acceptable. The intended location of
the southern monument sign however, would negatively affect
an existing drainage swale and possibly impair or increase
the cost of certain road improvements planned for Beaver
Creek Place.
b. The degree to which relief from the Ftrict or
literal interpretation and enforcement of a specified
regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and
uniformity of treatment among sites in the vicinity.
COMMENT: The applicant's request to place the exit
only sign on a sign pedestal that has been in the same
location for approximately 10 years seems reasonable. The
applicant's chosen location of the southern monument sign
appears to be directed toward people approaching the buiiding
from East Benchmark Road to the south. Even at the location
requested by the applicant (3' from the property line)
visibility of the sign face from either direction on Beaver
Creek Place is minimal until you are almost perpendicular
with the sign. Therefore, it would seem that sign visibility
would not be negatively affected and possibly improved, if it
were placed at least 10' from the property line. It appears
that the degree to which the applicant has requested relief
from the strict provisions of the code are excessive.
C. Such other factors and criteria as the
Commission deems applicable to the requested variance.
COMMENTS: Again staff would point out that the
proposed location of the southern monument sign may interfere
with future road work along Beaver Creek Place.
STAFF COMMENTS
FINDINGS REQUIRED: The Planning and Zoning Commission shall
make the following findings before granting a variance:
A. That the granting of the variance will not
constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the
limitations on other properties in the vicinity.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 3 of 4
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
Sign Variance Request.
B. That the variance is warranted for one or more
of the following reasons:
i. The strict or literal interpretation
and enforcement of the regulation would result in practical
difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with
the objectives of this title;
ii. 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 vicinity;
iii. 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 vicinity.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for the
exit only sign. Although this sign has similar conditions as
the southern monument sign (3' from property line) a sign had
been located in this location for approximately the last 10
years. Approving the variance request would serve the
purpose of legitimizing it's continued use. Staff
recommends denial o:` the requested variance for the southern
monument sign. Granting the variance would constitute a
grant of special privilege inconsistant with the limitations
on other properties in the vicinity (The Narket Center and
Annex monument signs located directly across the street from
the Medical Center both meet the 10' setback requirement).
Also it would not appear that the strict or literial
interpretation and enforcement of the regulation would result
in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship
incons.stent with the objectives of this title.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 4 of 4
Lot 70, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Subdivision
Avon Medical Center
Sign Variance Request
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1.
Introduce
Application
2.
Applicant
Presentation
3.
Commission
Review
4.
Commission
Action
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Curnutte
Planner
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with recommended
conditions ( ) Approved with modified conditions
Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn
DatePatti Dixon, Secretar.
The Commission granted a variance for the exit only sign but denied the
variance for the monument sign, citing the findings that the qranting
of the variance would constitute a grant of special privilege in-
consistent with the limitations on other Droperties in thevicinity;
and the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the regulation
would not result in a practical difficulty or unnecessary physical
hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Lots 2-12, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision
Jeff Spanel for Eagleberd Partnership
Eaglebend Clubhouse
Final Design Review
INTRODUCTION
Jeff Spanel, on behalf of Eaglebend Partnership, is proposing
to construct a Community Center building (Eaglebend
Clubhouse) on Lots 2-12, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision.
On July 19, 1990 and July 26, 1990, the Planning and Zoning
Commission and Town Council, respectively, approved the
Design Review, Fractionalization, and SPA Amendment requests
for the Eaglebend Apartment complex. Tne approved plan
consisted of 20-12 unit buildings, a community center
building, approximately 450 covered and uncovered parking
spaces, laundry and storage facilities and vgarious
recreational and open space amenities. Since the community
center building had not been fully designed at the time the
rest of the project was presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, their approval included a condition that the
applicant present the plans for the center for final design
review prior to its construction.
On April 7, 1992, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed
the proposed clubhouse at a conceptual level. The Commission
made the following comments/suggestions:
- The sidewalk on the far east side of the property should
not encroach into the public right-of-way.
- The parking spaces must meet the Town's minimum size
standards.
- The boiler flue should be painted to match the building.
- The fence around the children's play area should be
stepped down rather than sloped and siding should be
provided on both sides of the fence.
- Put lots of landscaping in front of the tence.
- Glean up the area on the west where the posts are
sticking up.
The community center building is two stories high (35') and
will be set back 30 feet from the east property line. The
building will have approximately 5,120 square feet of
habitable area and will t se a day care operation, social
STAFF REPORT TO
April 21, 1992
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THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Lots 2-12, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision
Jeff Spanel for Eaglebend Partnership
Eaglebend Clubhouse
Final Design Review
room, laundry room, offices (managers, day care, etc.) and
storage space. The day care facility will be accessed on the
south side of the building at grade, however, direct access
to the 2nd level social room will be accomplished with
berming on the north side of the building. The day care
facility will have a play yard on the east side of the
building. The play area will be surrounded with a 4' cedar
fence. This fence will step down in the direction of grade,
12' (maximum) sections as requested at conceptual review by
the Planning and Zoning Commission. A 4' wide concrete walk
will be installed along the entire south, east and half of
the nDrth sides of the building.
Exterior building materials include horizontal hardboard
siding (meteor color) wood doors and attic vents (yellow) SGD
windows (olympic white) and asphalt shingles. All wall caps,
roofcaps, flashing, etc., will be painted to match adjacent
surfaces.
STAFF COMMENTS
The Commission shall consider the following items in
reviewing the design of a proposed project:
6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and
other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
COMMENT: The proposed community center building is
in conformance with the approved PUD plan. In fact, the Avon
Town Council specifically conditioned their approval of the
plan upon the eventual construction of the community
building.
6.12 - 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 building architecture and material
selection are very consistent with the 20 12-plex buildings
which surround this proposed building. The fence that
surrounds the day care facility play area will be double
sided with the same hardboard siding used on the building and
capped with a 2" x 6" board.
STAFF REPORT TO
April 21, 1992
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THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Lots 2-12, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision
Jeff Spanel for Eaglebend Partnership
Eaglebend Clubhouse
Final Design Review
6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize
site impacts to adjacent properties
COMMENT: The plan presented for conceptual review
showed that the sidewalk on the east side of the building
encroached into the public right-of-way. The new plan shows
that the sidewalk encroachment has been removed from the
right-of-way. The applicant has also deleted a proposed
basketball court from the plan and replaced it with a
volleyball court in an effort to address resident desires and
improve compatibillity with nearby buildings.
6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvements
with site topography.
COMMENT: The proposed improvements appear to work
well with the existing topography. The large bermed area on
the north side of the building is necessary in order to meet
handicapped access requirements. The bermed area on the east
side of the building is a result of the grading necessary to
provide the handicap access ramp and an effort to contain and
screen the day care play area.
6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed
improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
COMMENT: The visual appearance of the building
seems acceptable. "he landscape plan for the immed4ate area
surrounding the builL;ing has beer provided as suggested at
conceptual review.
6.16 - 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 proposed building is very compatible
with the existing Eaglebend ApaiLment uuiiding5. The
architectural style and exterior building materials of the
Eaglebend project has previously been determined to be
acceptable in the neighborhood.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 4 of 5
Lots 2-12, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision
Jeff Spanel for Eaglebend Partnership
Eaglebend Clubhouse
Final Design Review
6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed
improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of
the Town of Avon.
COMMENT: The proposed community building would
further many of the Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town
of Avon. The day care facility will provide care for as many
as 50-70 children. The community room and surrounding
recreational amenities will provide meeting places and
opportunities for social interaction among the neighborhood
residents.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of this final design review
application with the following conditions:
1. The final plat for this property must be recorded prior
to the issuance of a building permit.
2. Final review and approval of proposed landscaping and
regrading in the public right-of-way by the Town Engineer and
Public Works Department.
3. The southside parking spaces must. meet Town minimum size
requirements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review
a. Commission Action
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Curnutte
Town Planner
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 5 of 5
Lots 2-12, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision
Jeff Spanel for Eaglebend Partnership
Eaglebend Clubhouse
Final Design Review
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( ✓) Approved with Modified Conditions ( )
Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( )
Date Patti Dixon, Secretary
The Commission granted final design review for the Eaglebend Clubhouse
with the recommendation to substitute the lift in lieu of the ramp, if
at all possible, and the condition that the final plat be recorded
prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Tract B, Block 1, Filing 2, Eaglebend Subdivision
The Alpines at Eaglebend
Conceptual Design Review
INTRODUCTION
Jeff Spanel and Russell Thrasher, on behalf of Eaglebend
Partnership, are requesting conceptual review of a proposed
development project on Tract B, Block 1, Filing 2, Eaglebend
Subdivision. This property was originally platted as Lot 1,
Block 1, Filing 2, Eaglebend Subdivision. The property was
3.19 acres or 138,751 square feet in size. On August 22,
1989, a final plat was approved which amended Lot 1 and
created the following lots:
Tract A - .131 acre - Open Space
Lot 1 - .105 acre - 1 dwelling unit
Lot 2 - .139 acre - 1 dwelling unit
Tract B - 2.81 acres - 30 dwelling units
At the present time, the zoning on Tract B allows the
following uses:
Duplex
Multi -family dwellings
Condominiums
Townhouses
Apartments
Accessory buildings and uses
It is the applicants intention to apply for a PUD amendment
for the purpose of adding single family dwellings as an
allowed use on Tract B from those stated above to a single
family designation. The preliminary PUD Guide for this
project also includes an allowance for one rental apartment
per unit as an allowed use. The PUD amendment process
requires a public hearing and review and approval from both
the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.
THE PROJECT
The applicants intend to subdivide Tract B into 19 single
family lots ranging in size from 5,000 to 7,000 square feet.
Two units will share a common driveway carrying out the theme
begun by the existing units on Lots 1 and 2. Lots 17, 18 and
19 will all share a common driveway. Each home will be
setback a minimum of 25 feet from the front lot line, 10 feet
from the rear lot line and 7 feet from side lot lines.
STAFF REPORT TO
April 21, 1992
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THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Tract B, Block 1, Filing 2, Eaglebend Subdivision
The Alpines at Eaglebend
Conceptual Design Review
Maximum building heights will be limited to 35 feet. Maximum
building site coverage will not exceed 25% nor will the total
habitable area of the buildings exceed 40% of the area of the
lot.
The applicants intend to offer potential buyers their choice
of 4 different home models, ranging from 1,200 to 1,500
square feet each, including unfinished basements. Each house
will include a 2 car garage, fireplace, asphalt shingles and
hardboard siding. There will be four different building
colors and trim/accent colors to choose from. No two similar
house models will be placed next to each other.
STAFF COMMENTS
As this is a conceptual review, no staff recommendation will
be made at this time. However, staff would like to point out
that only certified solid fuel burning devices, gas
appliances and gas log fireplaces will be allowed on this
property.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review/Discussion
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Curnutte
Planner
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
John Perkins for Christie Lodge
Proposed Building Modifications
Final Design Review
INTRODUCTION
John Perkins, on behalf of the Christie Lodge, is requesting
final design review of several proposed exterior building
modifications at the Christie Lodge, Lot 25, block 2,
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision.
On March 3, 1992, Mr. Perkins received conceptual review of
seven different main catagories of modif4cations on Lot 25.
These modifications are summarized as follows:
1. Replace parking lot timber retaining walls with poured in
place concrete.
2. Reconfigure the porte'cochere entries at both the east
and west sides of the main lobby.
3. Redesign the buildings main entry facing East Beaver
Creek Blvd.
4. Reside the entire project with a 29 gage steel siding.
5. Replace all 3 -tab asphalt roof material with 24 gage
steel roofing.
6. Replace aluminum store front walls with other approved
material.
7. Wrap commercial area canopy columns in fiberglass coiumn
surrounds.
As this was a conceptual design review, no formal action was
taken, however, the Commission was basically in agreement
with the proposed steel siding material, as long as it is
integrated with other materials and accent colors that will
make a cohesive presentation.
Mr. Perkins has indicated that although many of the
previously listed modifications are undergoing further
discussion and will eventually be submitted for final
approval, the Christy Lodge wishes to proceed with twc, of
them at this time. Final Design review approval is requested
for the following modifications to the Christy Lodge
building:
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 2 of 4
Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
John Perkins for Christie Lodge
Proposed Building Modifications
Final Design Review
? All existing timber (8"x8") retaining walls are to be
replaced with poured in place concrete walls. A form liner
system similar to the one used on the railroad bridge
(cracked fin) will be used. The color will be gray similar
to the railroad bridge.
2. Residing of the entire project with a 29 gage steel
siding product manufactured by "Alside Inc.", color to be
mist grey. All appurtenant trim pieces and flashings will
match. The framed balcony opening will be white. The
commercial storefront accent color will be presented at the
meeting.
STAFF COMMENTS
The Commission shall consider the following items in
reviewing the design of a proposed project:
6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other
applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon.
COMMENT? This proposal is in conformance with the
zoning code and other applicable rules and regulations of the
Town of Avon.
6.12 - 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 quality of the proposed siding and
retaining wall materials have been conceptually reviewed by
the board pr,�viously and found to be suitable.
6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site
impacts to adjacent properties.
COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criLeria.
6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with
site topography.
COMMENT: Not applicable.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 3 of 4
Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
John Perkins for Christie Lodge
Proposed Building Modifications
Final Design Review
6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as
viewed from adjacent and neighboring
properties and public ways.
COMMENT: The appearance of the Christie Lodge as
modified by the proposed siding and retaining wall materials
as viewed from neighboring properties and public ways seems
acceptable.
6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar
or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values, monetary
or aesthetic will be impaired.
COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria.
6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed
improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of
the To.tn of Avon.
COMMENT: The proposal is in conformance with the adopted
goals, policies and programs of the Town of Avon.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of this final design review
application as submitted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review
4. Cc,-nmission Action
Respectflly submi ,
iJ m Curnutte
Town Planner
STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
April 21, 1992
Page 4 of 4
Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
John Perkins for Christie Lodge
Proposed Building Modifications
Final Design Review
PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION
Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended
Conditions ( 'T Approved with Modified Conditions ( )
Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn
Date
---'—Patti Dixon, Secretary—__
The Commission granted approval for the new siding proposed and for
the replacement of the timber retaining walls with the following
conditions: 1. Final design of the retaining walls be submitted for
the Commission to review. 2. Submit and return with the final choice
of accent color. 3. Immediately remove the 4 ski storage hou5-e-s- that
are on site and with a recommendation that the gaps in tine railings,
which present a safety hazard, be filled in. 4. That an alternative
material be considered for the commercial levels.