PZC Minutes 062079RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
MEETING OF JUNE 20, 1979
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board for the Town of
02 on June 20, 1979 at 7:45 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers of
in the Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting
by Chairman, Hugh Price.
Avon was held
the Town of Avon
was called to order
03 Board Members present were: Mike Blair, Hugh Price, Cynthia Jordan, Ken Richards,
Tom Landauer. Alice Knipe arrived late. John Wheeler was absent.
05 The Chairman deferred the reading of the minutes until the end of the meeting in
order for all members to have a chance to read them.
09 The first item of the agenda was not presently represented so it was moved to
the last on the agenda.
10
Represented by Robert Edwards, the builder. Edwards Condos had been presented
previously to the Design Review Board and certain requirements were set forth. Mr.
Edwards was here to present the items. No. 1, was the slope of the driveway, they
simply flattened it out on the top and allowed for a maximum of 10 grade. Overall
they have less than a 6"' grade. No. 2, was the lighting. They have two
incondescent lamps placed among the trees. The type of lighting is #A, they are
translucent spheres. They are a cluster of four lights with a 20 inch diameter
sphere and is 200 watts per sphere maximum. The height is approximately 12'.
Ken Richards stated that it be put on record that there maybe a request for the
developer to reduce the glare either with a amber color globe or change of wattage.
The developer noted that the sphere lights are approximately 30' from the road.
It was also noted by the developer that he would agree to put amber color globes
in or reduce the size or wattage of the lamps. It was noted that the drainage may
have to be rerouted. Ken Richards noted that the developer should be commended on
the overall berming of the area, the landscaping and that this project will be
a very good assest to the area. Final approval was unanimous.
100 Item #3, Alpen Flora, Lot 11, Block 2, File No. 79-6-6, 12 units.
Represented by Joe Krabacher. This project was presented previously to the Design
Review Board. The last presentation they were given preliminary Review. ?hey are
asking for final approval at this presentation. The building location of the
project was moved to a 15 degree angle on the lot so as not to block the view of the
owners of the adjacent lot. They have tightened the parking lot up some and are
keeping the grade to 8'i. There is a 23 car parking area. The snow removal areas are
all around the perimeter. Mr. Landauer asked Mr. Krabacher how far back they are
from the rear lot line and it was stated that it was 104'. The elevation has not
been changed. After a lengthly discussion they proceeded with the lighting of the
project. They are using the ooen lighting, square posts that have the reverse
dimmi-dim-wit reflector and lights the ground around it. They are on 6' posts.
The landscaping budget is $3,338.00 and that is without the sprinkler system. The
sprinkler system is being bid separate. They will be sodding the whole lot line in
front of the project. They are going to install a small hot tub. The budget for•
the hot tub, the deck and equipment is $20,000.00. The deck composition is of
concrete. The hot tub is flush with the concrete and is accompanied with a cover
to be used summer and winter. It was noted that the party walls are running to the
top of the roof.
in the iienchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting way c.i-led to orl` -
by Chairman, Hugh Price.
03 Board Members present were: Mike Blair, Hugh Price, Cynthia Jordan, Ken Richards,
Tom Landauer. Alice Knipe arrived laze. John Wheeler was absent.
05 The Chairman deferred the reading of the minutes until the end of the meeting in
order for all members to have a chance to read them.
09 The first item of the agenda was not presently represented so it was moved to
the last on the agenda.
10 Item #2, Edwards Condominiums, Lot 17, Block 2, File No. 79-5-3, 6-plex.
Represented by Robert Edwards, the builder. Edwards Condos had been presented
previously to the Design Review Board and certain requirements were set forth. Mr.
Edwards was here to present the items. No. 1, was the slope of the driveway, they
simply flattened it out on the top and allowed for a maximum of 10% grade. Overall
they have less than a 6% grade. No. 2, was the lighting. They have two
incondescent lamps placed among the trees. The type of lighting is #A, they are
translucent spheres. They are a cluster of four lights with a 20 inch diameter
sphere and is 200 watts per sphere maximum. The height is approximately 12'.
Ken Richards stated that it be put on record that there maybe a request for the
developer to reduce the glare either with a amber color globe or change of wattage.
The developer noted that the sphere lights are approximately 30' from the road.
It was also noted by the developer that he would agree to put amber color globes
in or reduce the size or wattage of the lamps. It was noted that the drainage may
have to be rerouted. Ken Richards noted that the developer should be commended on
the overall berming of the area, the landscaping and that this project will be
a very good assest to the area. Final approval was unanimous.
100 Item #3, Alpen Flora, Lot!l'k 11, Block 2, File No. 79-6-6 12 units.
Represented by Joe Krabacher. This project was presented previously to the Design
Review Board. The last presentation they were given preliminary Review. They are
asking for final approval at this presentation. The building location of the
project was moved to a 15 degree angle on the lot so as not to block the view of the
owners of the adjacent lot. They have tightened the parking lot up some and are
keeping the grade to 8%. There is a 23 car parking area. The snow removal areas are
all around the perimeter. Mr. Landauer asked Mr. Krabacher how far back they are
from the rear lot line and it was stated that it was 104'. The elevation has not
been changed. After a lengthly discussion they proceeded with the lighting of the
project. They are using the open lighting, square posts that have the reverse
dimmi-dim-wit reflector and lights the ground around it. They are on 6' posts.
The landscaping budget is $3,338.00 and that is without the sprinkler system. ThF
sprinkler system is being bid separate. They will be sodding the whole lot line in
front of the project. They are going to install a small hot tub. The budget for
the hot tub, the deck and equipment is $20,000.00. The deck composition is of
concrete. The hot tub is flush with the concrete and is accompanied with a cover
to be used summer and winter. It was noted that the party walls are running to the
top of the roof.
The color material will be flat black for the chimney caps and flue screens, the
chimney fascia and trim and hand rails will be Olympic No. 712. The field or siding
will be Olympic No. 705. The stucco will be a patent Lambert color called "Fawn" and
the texture No. is #4724. They are using shake shingles. They are using Spruce
siding.
The trash area will be in one area and it will be located at the south side of the
building. The trash enclosure fence is the same material as the siding of the building
and is 6' high.
The exterior lighting will be at the parking area, one at each stair landing and at
each door, they will be of a cylinder type - down lighting.
Request was made for final approval of this project which was unanimously approved by the
Board.
Item 41, A -Y Townhouses, Lot 44, Block 1, File No. 79-5-4, 3-plex.
381 The architect was not present so Mr. Al Alpi presented the project. The first
oresentation of the project of the last meeting was an conceptual approval.
It was stated that instead of a 10' retaining wall they have cut it down and now is a
4' wall and have gone back 8' and then put another 4' wall in. It was stated that this
is being designed and was not ready for the presentation of June 20. It was also
stated they weren't sure of the contours because they were taken off of an original
,AA Benchmark Fi,rl,survey, so they have to get the right contours before they know what
s �'1 to do on t A retaining wall. After lengthly discussion this project was tabled
pending further material.
Hugh Price noted that there were a couple of errors in the minutes of the June 6th,
minutes. The name of the trees that will be used on Lot 44, Block 1, is "Hopi" crab
instead of "Hoopi". It was also noted that Alice Knipe was present at the June 6th
meeting and was not recorded in the minutes. Tom Landauer moved the minutes be
approved as amended, seconded by Alice Knipe and approved unanimously.
The Chairman noted that the Town Council, in a special meeting, on the 19th of June
1979, passed a Resolution No. 79-9 making the following Amendment to the Rules and
Regulations of the Design Review Board.
The Rules and Regulations are hereby amended to include the following additional
language:
"That in reviewing projects presented to it, the Design Review Board shall
consider the effect of any proposed improvement upon the outlook of any adjacent
or neighboring property".
This was approved as of June 19, 1979. It was noted that the Resolution takes effect
immediately.
The Chairman proceeded with the reviewing of Ordinance No.79-14, amending Ordinance
No. 79-2, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.2, SERIES OF 1979, ALSO KNOWN AS
ORDINANCE 79-2; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS IN REGARD TO THE
FIRE RATING OF PARTY WALLS AND SEPARATION WALLS".
707 Section 505(d)2. Ordinance number 2 of the series of 1979 shall be and is
hereby amended 13 read:
"Area separation walls shall extend to the outer edges of horizontal
p-ojecting elements such as balconies, roof overhangs, canopies,
marquees or architectural projections unless the building plans
specifically require the same fire resistive constructior for the
walls on each side of, the floors, and the roofs above, beyond the
termination of said area separation wall for a width equal to or
greater than the depth of the projecting elements. Wall openings
within such widths shall be protected by assemblies having a three-
fourths hour fire protection rating."
After lengthly discussion there was no objection and this was recommended by the
Board.
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Section 1302(b) is hereby amended to read:
"Group R, Division 1 Occupancies, more that two stories in height
or having more than 3000 square feet of floor area above the
first story, which includes all finished basements as defined in
the Avon Zoning Code, shall not be less than one-hour fire -
resistive construction throughout."
There is no change in the Exception, but "corridors" shall
refer to all entry ways, passageways and exits, when two or
more dwelling units are served by said "corridors", regardless
of size, enclosures, or length. Openings to such corridors shall
have not less than 3/4 hour fire rating, with automatic
closures, and all walls shall be 1 -hour fire -resistive to the
roof, or ceiling, whichever is applicable.
Fire Alarm systems shall be provided for every building which
contains 15 or more dwelling units, regardless of separation
walls which are required, and in any size building which has a
common entry way serving three or more dwelling units; wiring
for alarm systems to be in metal conduits.
After lenghtly discussion there was no objection and this was recommended by
the Board.
Section 1710 Add to paragraph 3:
When projections from walls of Type III, IV, and V construction
are extensians of fire -resistive walls, they shall have the
same rated protection as the walls from which they are extended.
There was no objection and this was recommended by the Board.
It was noted that the next regular meeting would fall on July 4th, 1979, the
Board agreed to move the meeting to Thursday July 5th, 1979.
With no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
i
Patricia J. Doyle
Design Review Board
Recording Secretary
Approved: