PZC Minutes 080189RECUkb OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1989
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on August 1, 1989, at 7:30 PM 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 Frank Doll.
Members Present: Frank Doll, John Perkins, Jack Hunn,
Buz Reynolds. Denise Hill, Terri Jeppson
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Communitv
Development; Jim Lamont, Acting Planner;
Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary
Norm Wood stated that a request had been received from John
Dunham that two of the units be allowed to be increased from
800 sq. ft. to 1000 sq. ft. without an additional development
right. Wood stated that this request is not in conformance
with the zoning code. He stated that Mr. Dunham has
indicated that they wou'd like to withdraw the request. He
then asked Mr. Dunham to address the Commission.
John Dunham provided copies of the floor plans for the
Commission members' information. He stated that they plan to
break ground on the 7th. They had wanted to enlarge two units
to 1000 sq. ft., but found that this was not cost effec'�ive,
therefore, they are withdrawing the request. He stated that
when a new set of plans had been presented to them, it was
discovered that the square footages exceeded the allowable
800 square footage. The storage units had been included in
the figuring of the units and should not have been. They
recomputed everything and they found that six of the units
are under 800 sq. ft. and two of them are over. What they
are asking now, so that they do not have to go back to FHA,
which takes seven weeks, is to get the top unit or 822 sc.
ft. approved. Units 1 and 2 measure 783 sq ft., Units 5 and
6 measurers 790 sq. ft., Units 3 and 4 measure 783 sq. ft. and
Units 7 and 8 measure 822 sq. ft. They are asking to keep
the plan as is, since the total square footage of the
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Lot 8, Block1� Benchmark at_Beaver Creek. Request for Unit
Increase Without Develoament Rights Scontl
building is less Glan 8 times 800 sq. ft.
Mr. Dunham stated that the average middle income family
residence in the County of Eagle and two other competitive
counties is 960 sq. ft., therefore the 800 sq. ft. is quite
small. They are asking to continue with the project as is
and not have to go back through FHA. He felt that they have
complied with the intent of the zoning.
Doll asked for comments from the Staff.
Norm Wood stated that the fractionalization provisions that
were adopted in the zonl„g code are very specific in the size
ranges and development rights that are required. There is a
procedure for transfering additional development rights into
the site. The sizes of some of the other units could be
adjusted to less than G00 sq. ft. to get it back into
conformance. The code is very specific in numbers. The
numbers for the units proposed and presented at the public
hearing process was from 601 through 800 sq. ft. That uses
1/2 of a development right. The next size up starts at 801
sq. ft. and goes up to 1200 sq. ft. and uses 3/4 of a
development right. Between the two buildings it will take
one full development right for the additional size.
Fractionalization provisions have very specific size ranges,
it does not average them out, 1t specifically states that a
certain range requires this much development right. There is
no averaging on the tctal square footage. Wood stated that
he came up with approi.imately 886 sq. ft. for the two units,
rather than 822, but he hasn't verified those figures. Wood
stated that from a Staff recommendation, the Commission has
nothing to consider. As far as the request goes, 'it should
be a transfer of a development right, through the special
review process. He stated that he didn't know wnat action
could be taken rather than a denial and be in any way in
conformance with the zoninn code.
Considerable discussion rollowed, suggesting that the tw-
units be adjusted by moving a wall at the storage area.
Dunham stated that if they change the plans in any way they
will have to go back through FHA. Discussion followed on the
applicant obtaining another development right. It was the
general consensus of the Commission that the applicant should
obtain a development right and go through the special review
use procedure. The Commission members felt that they must
follow the zoning code requirements.
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August 1, 1989
Page 3 of 6
Commission `eeting Minutes
Lot 8 Block 1. Benchmark at_ Beaver_C.reek _Reguestfor Uni*
Increase Without Development P_ight 1contI
Hunn moved to deny the request for an increase in unit size
without a development right on Lot 8, Block 1, Benchmark at
Beaver Creek.
Hill seconded
The motion carried unanimously.
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John Perkins stepped down as a voting member of the
Commission due to a conflict of interest.
Jim Lamont stated that the Christie Lodge owners Association
has applied for conceptual design review for a swimming pool
and enclosure. The enclosure will feature a removable roof
and side curtains. rhe proposed pool ano enclosure wouid be
located in the northwest corner of the Christie Loage site
near the intersection or Avory Road and I-70. He stated a
variance has been granted for the pool enclosure to encroach
into setbacks along Avon Road and i-70.
Schematic drawings showing the proposed layout and the
enclosing structure have been submitted. Lamont stated that
the applicant requests approval of the pool location so that
excavation for the pool and relocation of utility lines can
commence.
Lamont stated that request for approval of the pool enclosure
is subject to submission of final design documents.
John Perkins, representing Christie Lodge, stated that he is
requesting final approval to build the swimming pool only.
He stated that it would not effect the building or the
enclosure at this time. He stated that he proposes to come
back in two weeks with the final details on the building,
enclosure and probably the fence.
He stated that he wanted to discuss some changes that are in
the works regarding the fencing and the enclosure. The site
plan locates the pool and the concrete apron. It shows the
proposed grading, wh ch is subject to a drainage conference
between Norm Wood and Jeff Spanel. The applicant would like
to get busy with moving the electrical line around the
perimeter of the pool. At present it cuts diagonally across
where they want to put the pool. Discussion followed on how
close the pool is to the existing structure.
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Lot 25. Block Benchmark at Beaver Creek Christie Lod-7c.e
Swimming Pool Enclosure. Conceptual_ Design Review.__(cont)
Perkins stated it is 24.5 ft to the edge of the pool. He
stated that he would like conceptual approval on the overall
project, but final approval on the pool. Perkins stated that
there is 96,570 sq. ft. of building coverage now, and 138,000
is allowed. On the open space there is existing open space
of 77,043 sq ft and the required is 69,140. With the
building of the bath house, which is 759 sq. ft. there would
still be an overage of open space of 7,144 sq. ft.
Perkins stated that they are going to drop the idea or a
retractable canvas awning. The reasoning is that
structurally it required too messy a system of trusses to
cover the snow load. There will be spandrel beams and over
that will be a permanent grid system that the canvas cover
will be laced to. The cover would be removed at the
beginning of summer and replaced at the beginning of winter.
They feel that this is a better solution for a cover. It
will be a fiber -glass backed canvas material that has a 75
pound snow load.
Perkins stated that the fencing issue has become a bit
complicated. He stated that they had talked with the Town
about them possibly participating in constructing a fence
that signage could be attached to. He stated that the Town
is not ready at this time to make that decision. The
proposal will probably be that the existing fences remain as
they are and the required fencing for the safety or the pool
area would run between the columns that carry the spandrel
system. It would be a welded railing type steel fence that
would be just around the immediate concrete apron area.
Discussion followed on the possibility of the Town
participating in the future. Discussion also followed on the
irrigation on the right--of-way. Discussion followed on the
proposed additional landscaping around the pool. Perkins
stated that they probably will continue with the use of
aspens up the hill. Also discussed was possible future
landscaping of the right-of-ways.
Further discussion followed or. the proposed fencing and the
curtains for the sides of the enclosure. Perkins stated that
you will not see any ropes or ti -e -off locations.
Perkins stated that he will be providing samples of the
fencing and canvas at the next meeting.
Hunn asked to have stakes put out so that the Commission
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Commission Meeting Minutes
Lot 25_. Block 2. Benchmark at Beaver Creek_ _ Christle_Lodge
Swimmjn_q_Pool Enclosure lcont.
could see how it will impact the intersection.
Reynolds stated that he is skeptical about giving a partial
approval for the pool without further information, when the
structure will be right at the beginning of the town.
Perkins asked if he had to have approval from this board to
move the electrical? Wood stated he did not. Perkins stated
that that was the primary focus, so maybe the board doesn't
need to act on this tonight.
Doll stated he would entertain a motion to table this matter
until the next meeting.
Hill moved to table the Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver
Creek, Christie Lodge Pool Enclosure until the next meeting.
Jeppson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Perkins returned as a voting member of the Commission.
Lots 65/66. Block 2,_ Benchma_rk_at Beaver_Creeky The Annex
131gnL Program
Lamont stated that there are two different elements to the
sign program, there are two freestanding signs, one located
on the south and one located on the northeast. Lamont voiced
concern about the use of the high density foam core and the
durability of it. The size of the signs is similar to the
Shopping Center signs. The signs on the building are
pan -channel, white plexi -glass, roughly 18 sq. tt. Lamont
stated that the number of signs are unknown as it is not
known how many bays will be rented. They are providing for
individuality in the sense that the lettering can be
individualized, so a logo, etc. can be used. Landscaping has
been indicated on the original site plan. He stated that
there is now sufficient information to warrant this a valid
sign program.
Perkins moved to appr(ve the Annex sign program as presented.
Hunn seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Lot 41, Block4. Wi1drid9e. S hale FamIlry esidencey
Conceptual Design Review
Wood stated that sufficient information on this item had not
been received for a complete application. He suggested that
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August 1, 1989
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Lot 41, Block 4. Wildridge __ Single Family _ Residence,
Conceptual Design Review (cont)
this item be tabled until further intormation is received.
Perkins moved to table Lot 41, Block 4, w,ldrioge
Subdivision, for further information.
Reynolds seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Reynolds moved co approve the minutes of the last meeting.
Perkins seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
Hill stated that she and Terri Jeppson were the only people
that showed up for the scheduled tour of the Annex. She felt
that more should have shown up or at least notified someone
that they would not be there.
Perkins moved to adjourn.
Reynolds seconded.
The meetin,, was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
/GG
Charlette Pascuzzl
Recording Secretary
Commission a7p,
P. Doll
T. Jeppson
J. unn
J. Perkins
D. Hill
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C. McRory _
A. Reynolds