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PZC Minutes 100494RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 1994 A Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission Worksession was scheduled for 7:00 PM to discuss a Townwide Ordinance, however. due to the Council worksession running past 7:00 PM the discussion was postponPa. The regular meeting of the Town of Avon P'.anning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Jack Hunn at 7:30 PM, October 4. 1994 in the C auncil Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado All members were present except for Sue Railton and Pani Dixon. Members Present: Jack Hunn, Henry Vest Rhoda Schneiderman, Bill Sargis, Buz Reynolds Staff Present Norm Wood, Acting Director of Community Development Mary Holden, Town Planner, Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary CONSENT' AGENDA The following items were scheduled on the Consent Agenda I Lot a, Wildridge Acres Subdivision, Loft Addition Lot 6-, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Sign Program Modification 3 Lot 63, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdi%ision Final Des9gn Modifications 4 Approval of September 20, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Mary Holden described each Consent Agenda req,test She requested that the Commission again table Lot 4, Wildridge Acres, as she still has not received any information regarding this application She recommended approval for the other items on the Consent agenda. n PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA ( ONT Henry Vest moved to approare the Consent Agenda as submitted, Bill Sargis seconded and the motion carried with Jack Hunn abstaining. PUBLIC HEARINGS Lot 14/15. Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Above Ground Electric Service Lines. Special Review Use Pubic Hearing Planning and ZoniMCommission Resolution 94- 20 Mary Holden stated that it is apparent, from the letter received from the neighbor of this property, that an underground easement will not be granted, therefore the only option is for above ground service lines. She stated that Staff feels that there might be a less visible location for the power lines than the one proposed, therefore should the Commission approve this request, there is a condition that the location be approved by the Commission Staff recommendation is for denial of this request Considerable discussion followed on the possible locations for the pole. Norm Wood stated that he did not think they had enough information Chairman Hunn then opened the public hearing. With no public input, the Chairman then closed the public hearing. Considerably more discussion followed on the possible locations. Buz Reynolds moved to approve Resolution 94-20, A Resolution Approving A Special Review Use To Allow For Above Ground Power Lines Connecting To A Building On Lot 14/15, Block 1, Benchmark At Beaver Creek Subdivision, Town of Avon, (Eagle County, Colorado Henry Vest seconded. After further discussion, Buz Reynolds junended his motion to change Condition Number I to state the power line location be approved by Staff Henry Vest seconded the amendment and the motion carried with Jack Hunn voting nay Lot 3. Block 2. Wildrid aSubdivision Fourplex. Height Variance. Public Hearing. Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 94-21 Mary Holden stated that since the applicants have revised the building design and it now complies with the height restrictions set forth in the Zoning Code, the height variance is no 0% A PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTI Lot 3. Block 2. Wil ridge Subdivision, Fourolex. Height Variance Public Hearing Plannini, and Zoning Commission Resolution 94-21. (cont) longer needed and Staff recommends approval of Resolution 94-21 denying the height variance. Chairman Hunn then opened the public hearing and with no public input forthcoming, he then closed the public hearing. Rhoda Schneiderman moved to approve Resolution 94-21, A Resolution Denying A Variance From The Building Height Requirements As Stipulated In Title 17 Of The Avon Municipal Code, For Lot 3, ,Block 2, Wildridge, Town Of Avon, Eagle County Bill Sargis seconded and the motion carried unanimously FINAL DESIGN REVIEWS Lot 3. Block 2. WilclridE,e Subdivision Fourplex Final Design Review Mary Holden stated that the building meets the 35 foot height requirements and the materials and colors are called out in the staff report. She stated that slopes in certain areas exceed 2:1. She stated that more information on the retaining walls needs to be provided. A construction/erosion fence will be required and the landscape materials must meet the minimum requirements. Staff recommends approval with the conditions listed in the staff report. Bob Kauffman stated that they h ave changed the 6 12 8:12 roof combination to a 5 12 and introducing some window wells on the back side, verses cutting for finished grade and introducing kind of a. dutch hip on the east elevation. All these changes resulted in meeting the 35' height requirement. The colors will be a natural cedar and a kind of a forest green trim Discussion followed on the colors Discussion followed on the lighting The lighting will he down cylinders Discussion followed on the color of the stucco for the retaining wall, and the height of the retaining wall. Discussion followed on the landscaping for the retaining wall plantings. Chairman Hunn stated he would like to thank the applicants for working with the Commission to get this project into compliance He asked if there would be an automatic WOW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 4 FINAL DESIGN REVIEWS (CONT) Lot 3. Block 2. Wildridge Subdivision Fourplex Final Design Review (cont) irrigation system. The applicant stated that there was not. Chairman Hunn stated that the Commission has been pretty consistent about requiring one for multi -family units- He also asked if the asphalt roofing materials would meet the 300 lb. minimum. Rhoda Schneiderman moved to grant final design approval, with the following conditions: 1. The flues, flashings and vents be painted to match the color scheme of the building. 2. Revegetation include native bushes. 3. The landscape material meet the minimum Town of Avon standards. 4. Meters be placed on the building 5 prior to any site disturbance, a construction/erosion control fence be placed on site 6 Slopes may not be steeper than 2.1 (2 horizontal/1 vertical) 7. All retaining walls over 4' high must be designed by an engineer 8. An automatic watering system be added and required 9. The terraced area landscape be brought back to staff with the recommendation that taller more varied trees and shrubs be put in that area to screen the wall, 10 That a 300 Ib, three tab architectural shingle be used 11. That solid, cylindrical down lights be substituted for the globes that are now shown on the plan. Bill Sargis seconded Chairman Hunn asked that a condition that the colors and materials be brought back to the Commission be added. Rhoda Schneiderman so amended her motion, Bill Sargis seconded the amendment The motion carried unanimously 6% a PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 5 FINAL DESIGN REVIENN S. (CONT) Lot 3. Block 3. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Westgate MasterSign Program Mary Holden stated that this sign program is in keeping with the sign code with the exception of two freesranding signs and the location of the freestanding sign along Beaver Creek Blvd, which is located in the setback Freestanding signs must be located at least 10' from the property line. and only one freestanding sign is allowed Larry Ast stated that they have no problem with removing the second sign or complying with the ten foot setback Discussion followed on there not being any signage on the second floor, except for the restaurant Discussion followed on there being enough parking for a restaurant Discussion followed on the colors, and the lighting of the signs There will be no exposed illumination Rhoda Schneiderman moved to approve Lot 3, Block 3. final design review master sign program with the following conditions I Only one freestanding sign is allowed for this property 2 The freestanding sign be located at least 10' from the property line 3 Colors be brought back for approval 4 Landscape plan for the monument sign be brought back for approval Bill Sargis seconded, and the motion carried unanimously Mary Holden stated that the applicants for Lot 3, Block 3, Westgate building modifications were not present Net and suggested that the Commission go on to the next item which is a conceptual design re%ie%% CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIFR Lot 86 I9k 4 Wildridge Subdivision, dale Duplex, Conceptual Design Review Buz Reymolds stepped down as a %ming member of the Commission due to a conflict of interest L2 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 6 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN REVIEW, (CONTâ–º Lot 86, Block 4. Wildridge Subdivision Hale Dux. Conceptual Design Review. (cont) Mary Holden stated that this contains two levels. The lot slopes at approximately 30-40%. She stated that the colors and materials are called out in the staff report The landscape plan is called out in the staff report A site plan has not been included for staff review, As a conceptual review, staff has no recommendation Brian Hale stated that he was just wanting some comments from the Commission about what they are doing with the building and the treatments of the entrances and drive, etc. He stated that it is z very steep lot and they are having a very difficult time designing a duplex for this lot They are proposing two separate entrances to the property. Inter -Mountain has not finished the site plan yet. He stated that they are proposing to bring a drive in from the west and bridging from the street and stacking the garages upon one another. He stated that they have applied for a variance related to the setbacks and are scheduled for that on the 18th The reason for the requested variance is due to the slope of the lot. To be able to structurally put this building on this lot they need to set a footing within the city right-of-way and push the building as far forward as they can, which will still be maintaining approximately 25 feet off the edge of the pavement The further down the lot they go the steeper it becomes At finish grade they will be at about a 2 5 1 slope Discussion followed on how the garages would be stacked and the materials to be used Discussion followed on the long roof line- Also Oiscussed was the matter of cutting cut a shelf for the rest of the building instead of stepping the building Discussion followed on the logs to be used. Discussion followed on using a truss system Mr Hale stated that the buyer would not be interested in using this system The need for some variation in the two units was suggested. Discussion followed on how much fill would be needed The applicant stated that it would be about 10 or 12 feet of backfill Further discussion on this matter followed It was suggested that the applicant adhere to the 35' height requirement Discussion followed on the location of the driveway and parking and maneuvering The General consensus of the Commission is that the applicant is trying to make the lot fit the house and not the house fit the lot. Considerable discussion followed on this Mary Holden stated that she and the applicant will need to meet once the site plan is complete As a conceptual design review, no action was taken at this time. Buz Reynolds returned as a voting member of the Commission G2 A PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 7 FINAL DESIGN REVIEWS (CONT) Lot 3, Block 3 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Westgate Modifications Mary Holden stated that the applicant is proposing to add a couple windows on the back side of the building Frank Navarro explained where the proposed windows would he located in the back, as requested by the tenants The restaurant also wants to add some windows on the second Floor Also added, at a tenants request, is some clear story Discussion followed Rhoda Schneiderman moved to approved the proposed windows, except for the clear story Bill Sargis seconded and the motion carried unanimously OTHER BUSINESS Mary Holden stated that Jim Klein was present to discuss the plywood siding that they are using on the Bishop residence Chairman Hunn stated that the concern, even though the applicant has done a very good job on this project, is that the next applicant may not be the craftsman that this one is Jim Klein stated that he is asking the Commission to keep an open mind on allowing plywood as a subsurface Considerable discussion followed on the use ol'T-1 I I The Commission is concerned about this project opening a can of worms Jim Klein stated that he has used a rough sawn plywood as a subsurface area, not T-1 I I Discussion followed on how the Commission will have to review any proposals that should come up in the future Buz Reynolds asked if anybody would have a problem with him bringing dirt into his back yard It is for a tennis court Discussion followed Also discussed was the house that keeps piling din up Mary Holden stated that it is being taken care of Jack Hunn asked about the Terry Allen house Mary Holden stated that John D .in is still working on this matter Chairman Hunn stated that, regarding Ken Sonland's duplex, they added green trim without approval. and the garage doors are green also a PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 4, 1994 Page 8 With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 15 PM Respectfully submitted. Charlette Pascuzzi Recording Secretary Commission Approval _ B Sargis__ a S Raihon R Schneiderman A Reynolds e - P Dixon C H J