PZC Minutes 051679RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING MAY 16, 1979
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board for the Town of
Avon was held on May 16, 1979 at 7:40 P.M. in the Town Council
Chambers of the Town Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman, Hugh Price.
Board Members present were: Cynthia Jordan, Hugh Price, Tom
Landauer, Ken Richards. Alice Knipe and John Wheeler were absent.
Mike Blair arrived late.
First item was a motion by Tom Landauer to approve the May 2,
1979 minutes as amended, it was seconded by Cynthia Jordan and
approved unanimously.
Gustafson, Lot 36, Block 1, File No. 79-3-3
This item was struck from the agenda because there was no one
present to represent the project.
It was noted by the Chairman that Mike Blair arrived to the meeting.
Patton Realty Signs, Nc File Number
Represented by Gregory Gage. There was a formal letter and signs
submitted previous to the meeting. The purpose of Mr. Gage representing
Patton Realty was the fact he was inquiring if there was a sign
ordinance. The Chairman noted there is a sign code by virtue cif the
fact that the Board adopted the Benchmark Code pending the
adoption of their own sign code.
Mr. Gage requested to the Board that he be able t put
Real Estate Signs on properties they represent. Mr. C.airman stated
that just as Vail does not permit listing signs to appear, Avon,
by virtue of the adoption of the Benchmark Rules and Regulations,
likewise does not permit the erection of listing signs. A particular
project under construction may apply, but not a speculative sign.
Mf' -Gage requested that the Board take a poll vote to see is Patton
Realty be granted a variation from the standing sign rules as adopted
for the purpose of erecting Real Estate Signs. Mr. Richards stated
that he thought the signs were entirely unnecessary. Tom Landauer
agreed. Cynthia Jordan throughly disagrees with having Real
Estate Signs erected. The request was denied.
Mr. Stroop, next on the agenda, was detained for his presentation.
The Board proceeded.
Heymann, Elizabeth, Lot 51, Block 1, File No. 79-4-1
Was cancelled.
The Reserve, Heritage Corporation, Lot 8, Block 3, File No. 79-5-1
Represented by Don Teel with Jack Miller and Associates. The
Chairman, Hugh Price stepped down from this project due to a
potential conflict of interest. Ken Richards, Vice Chairman, assumed
the Chair for the duration of the particular presentation. They
did submit landscape plans, the elevations of the buildings, over-
all lay out, snow removal. This project is across from the
Sunridge Project.
Board Members present were: Cynthia Jordan, Hugh Price, Tom
Landauer, Ken Richards. Alice Knipe and John Wheeler were absent.
Mike Blair arrived late.
First item was a motion by Tom Landauer to approve the May 2,
1979 minutes as amended, it was seconded by Cynthia Jordan and
approved unanimously.
Gustafson, Lot 36, Block 1, File No. 79-3-3
This item was struck from the agenda because there was no one
present to represent the proicct.
It was noted by the Chairman that Mike Blair arrived to the meeting.
Patton Realty Signs, No File Number
Represented by Gregory Gage. There was a formal letter and signs
submitted previous to the meeting. The purpose of Mr. Gage representing
Patton Realty was the fact he was inquiring if there was a sign
ordinance. The Chairman noted there is a sign code by virtue of the
fact that the Board adopted the Benchmark Code pending the
adoption of their own sign code.
Mr. Gage requested to the Board that he be able to put
Real Estate Sians on properties they represent. Mr. Chairman stated
that just as Vail does not permit listing signs to appear, Avon,
by virtue of the adoption of the Benchmark Rules and Regulations,
likewise does not permit the erection of listing signs. A particular
project under construction may apply, but not a speculative sign.
?,Tr.-Gagc requested that the Board take a poll vote to see is Patton
Realty be granted a variation from the standing siqn rules as adopted
for the purpose of erecting Real Estate Signs. Mr. Richards stated
that he thought the signs were entirely unnecessary. Tom Landauer
agreed. Cynthia Jordan throughly disagrees with having Real
Estate Signs erected. The request was denied.
Mr. Stroop, next on the agenda, was detained for his presentation.
The Board proceeded.
Heymann, Elizabeth, Lot 51, Block 1, File No. 79-4-1
Was cancelled.
The Reserve, Heritage Corporation, Lot 8, Block 3, File No. 79-5-1
Represented by Don Teel with Jack Miller and Associates. The
Chairman, Hugh Price stepped down from this project due to a
potential conflict of interest. Ken Richards, Vice Chairman, assumed
the Chair for the duration of the particular presentation. They
did submit landscape plans, the elevations of the buildings, over-
all lay out, snow removal. This project is across from the.
Sunridge Project.
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This site contains 16 proposed condominium units, there are eight
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moduals, three and 1/2 stories in elevation. There are 35 parking
spaces, 24 garage spaces and other parking in the open spaces. The
total site acreage is 1.08, the total building coverage area is .6,
open space area .48 acreas which leaves .44 percent for open space.
They are going to align the entry directly across from Sunridge
at Avon. The volume of traffic is not excepted to be what
Sunridge at Avon will be, they curved the entrance to the road to
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close off the appearance of the parking as much as possible. Taking
in the consideration mounting the plant material to give additional
screening. One of the itemsto fit this into the site there is an
existing sanitary sewer line. In addition to that the water line
is 15' over, again which is a total of 30' into the site of the
utilities. At this time there is no written deeded easement for
those utilities. It maybe in the process of being done, but when,
is not definite. Rerouting both the sewer and the water to a new
easement which would come through the uncovered area of the project
which would be between the condominiums and garages. It would
be a 20' foot proposed easement and that would align with the
existing man holes. They have sunken the garages from the end
elevations. Basically 3' feet will be shown of building material
and the rest of it will be burned up against it. In order to get
the garages in this one area in the front and mount up against it,
they are asking for a 10' variance for those units. This will be
a blank face, with cedar shake roof. The snow storage for this
project because of the tightness of the project they will have a
snow melting system which will be electric by a water circulating
system, there is also additional snow storage at the end. The
trash area is at the end, entirely enclosed. The entry at this
time is 24 feet and should be more than sufficent. The landscaping
plan they are using basically is three material trees, Colorado
Blue Spruce, 12' Pondarosa Pine, and Aspen. The plan is to blend
in with the existing pines. They are going to introduce the Aspen
and the Pines heavily mast, 1) to screen off the railroad, and
2) to screen the project from the road. Additional shrubes will
be placed along the fronts of the units and to the back will be
open and natural. The lawn to the front will be irrigated, the
trees behind the garages will be irrigated. The drainage for this
project will run into a ditch that is along the railroad track
comes down to the end of the property line into a stream that goes
over to the river. They will be channeling the water to the ditch
around and the other to the road ditch and into the river also.
It was asked from one of the Board Members where the run off goes
from the snow melting area. It was stated that it will go into
the ditch and run into the river. It was asked if there was going
to be some sort of retention to take care of additional oils from
the parking area and cars that there is concern about the oils and
residue running into the river. Mr. Teel stated that rip-raf could
be placed along the ditch to take care of some of the oils.
There were two items that had to be addressed, 1) the 10'
variance, and 2) since the lot is a triangular lot - which is the
back yard. It was noted that they are out of the flood plains.
Mike Blair suggested maybe they put up a fence along the lot line
between the project and the river for privacy.
The presentation on the buildings was given by Ron Smith,
architect. There are 16 Townhouse units, 1/2 are two bedrooms units
and 1/2 are three bedrooms units. Square footage is from
1230 - the two bedrooms and 1330 - the three bedrooms. The town-
houses are split level. The materials used will be cedar siding
(a tongue and groove) that has a slight stain to it, cedar trim
and moss rock for the fireplaces. Wood railings and cedar shakes.
The color stains will be Benjamin Moore(Semi-transparent stain)
ST -50 for the siding and ST -61 for the trim. There is a 10' overhange
over each balcony. Mr. Smith stated they are thinking of adding
skylights to each of the entries. They are still engineering the
lighting, essentially they will have exterior lighting on all
patios. There will be lighting all-night over the entryways.
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They will use 12' high wood poles. They will use 175 watts Mercury
vapor, down lighting. There will also be lighting at the garage
areas, that will also be down lighting. The landscaping budget is
between $65,000 and $70,000 and a sprinkler system is included. The
height of the buildings are 37' feet.
Mike Blair suggested maybe some separation between the units
and the river area which would be fencing such as a cedar or
split rail fence, or if the persons wanted it or needed it a security
type fence. Mr.Teel commented that the bedrooms and balconies of
these units were to take advantage of the view and objected to see
a barrier.
It was also suggested there should be some turn out lanes
when the road if finally built, something that would be done in the
future. It will be in time an important minor intersection.
With no objection to this project Mr. Richards asked for
final approvel. Final approvel was given subject to,
1) The utilities lines be successfully rerouted.
2) Research and see if the easements need legal vacation,
if so they will have to go through the sewer and water
districts to get this vacated for the new location. Also
would require that the new easements be granted to the
sewer and water districts.
3) would require a drainage filtration system.
Stroop Homes, Lot 9, Block 1, File No. 79-3-20
Represented by Bill Stroop. In response to the 1st presentation
of this project the requirements were met. The parking was
taken completly out of the easement. It is an access easement to
the property. Mr. Stroop stated they would share the driveway.
The second revision was the concern on the color choice. Mr.
Stroop stated his first choice is still Oxford Brown. He
presented a couple of photos that were taken from projects from
the Boulder, Colorado area. After lengthly discussion the Board
took a poll vote with all the members approving on the solid color
stain Oxford Brown. The driveway was revised with a 108 slope
which was met. Mr. Stroop agreed to hook on to the existing
culvert and cover it for a•:.safety aspect. Larger and taller trees
were substituted for some of the shrubbry They have
doubled the quantity of Blue Spruce trees and increased the
height by 508. 16 trees at 6' high. The elevation of grading
was complyed with. Outsidina lighting was revised and was agreed
to use 4' foot poles, one at each side of entry. They are using
Mercury Vapor 50 watts down lighting. The stairways will have
2-50 watts. Final approval was granted.
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With the meeting adjourned the Design Review proceeded with the
reading of the Zoning Code.
Page (6) Dwelling Unit:
Omit "unit shall imply units"
Page (8) Unit:
Delete paragraph
Chart Section 3.2, Chart of District Intent Allowed and
and Special Review Uses.
(4) RHDC-- omit "units" and "plus"
(7) SC--- omit "unit"
(9) IC-- added "Commercial offices" in
special review column.
Chart Section 3.6, Chart of Area and Bulk Requirements
(4) Add "Special Review" to the chert.
For "Maximum Building Height" add these
new heights:
PRP - NA
RMD - 45
RHLD - 45
RHDC - 45
R:MHP - 35
NC - NA
SC - 45
TC - 60
IC - 45
GPEH - 45
SPG - 35
PP14 - 35
OLD 35
SPA - 45
Page (8) Underline "Balcony"
Page (10) (26) Parking Space-- omit, "and not less than 9
Board,
(d) Add, "Required"
The next work session will be June 4, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
with no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
Approved -
C, -t, f -u , i y
pprove
ctfully Subm� tic
d:
Patricia J. oyle
Design Review Board
Recording Secretary
feet by 18 feet in size"
(22) Loading Space- Add "thereto, or"
(28) In title add, "Indoor with Outdoor Exposure
Signs,"
After, "placed for outdoor advertising" add
"or identification"
Section 3.5
(e) After"areas" add, "including but not limited
to building heights, view plane, drainage and
other physical and aesthetica]. features."
Section 3.8
After (i) Signs, add (j) "Transfer of Dwelling or
Accommodation Unit Density:
Transfer of dwelling or accommodation units may
be allowed under the special review provisions
of this Code."
Add"(k) for Miscellaneous Provisions"
Section 5.1
(b) Add after "enlargement or" "expansion or change
in permitted use,"
Section 5.2
(a) Omit, "paved with all weather surfacing"
add, "surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or
other materials approved by the Design Review
Board,
(d) Add, "Required"
The next work session will be June 4, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
with no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
Approved -
C, -t, f -u , i y
pprove
ctfully Subm� tic
d:
Patricia J. oyle
Design Review Board
Recording Secretary
(4) NRHDC-•- omit "units" and "plus"
(7) SC-- omit "unit"
(9) IC-- added "Commercial offices"
special review column.
Chart Section 3.6, Chart of Area and Bulk Requirements
(4) Add "Special Review" to the chart.
For "Maximum Building Height" add
new heights:
PRP - NA
RMD - 45
RHLD - 45
RHDC - 45
RMHP - 35
NC - NA
SC - 45
TC - 60
IC - 45
GPEH - 45
SPG - 35
PP14 - 35
OLD - 35
SPA - 45
in
these
Page (8) Underline "Balcony"
Page (10) (26) Parking Space-- omit, "and not less than 9
feet by 18 feet in size"
(22) Loading Space- Add "thereto, or"
(28) In title add, "Indoor with Outdoor Exposure
Section 3.5
Section 3.8
Section 5.1
Section 5.2
Signs,
After, "placed for outdoor advertising" add
"or identification"
(e) After"areas" add, "including but not limited
to building heights, view plane, drainage and
other physical and aesthetical features."
After (i) Signs, add (j) "Transfer of Dwelling or
Accommodation Unit Density:
Transfer of dwelling or accommodation units may
be allowed under the special review provisions
of this Code."
Add"(k) for Miscellaneous Provisions"
(b) Add after "enlargement or" "expansion or change
in permitted use,"
(a) Omit, "paved with all weather surfacing"
add, "surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or
other materials approved by the Design Review
Board,"
(d) Add, "Required"
The next work session will be June 4, 1979 at 7:30 P.M.
With no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
Approve
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R ectfully Subm' ted:
Patricia J. yle
Design Review Board
Recording Secretary