PZC Minutes 052081RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 1981, 7:30 P. M.
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board ror the Town of Avon was held on
May 20, 1981 at 7:45 P. M. in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon in
the Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order
by Chairman Bill Pierce.
All Board Members were present with the exception of Cheryl Dingwell. Torn Landauer
and Larry Kumpost came in later. Also present was John Dunn, Town Attorney and
Terrill Kinght, Town Planning Consultant.
Item N1. Allwerth. Inc
Public Hearin
Lot 60, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision,
Bill Pierce stepped down, Mike Blair assumed the Chairmanship. John Blish repre-
sented Allwerth, Inc. He asked to continue this hearing until the next meeting,
June 3, 1981. John stated that the owners may withdraw their request or revise
it.
Mike asked if there was anyone present who would like to voice opposition to this
request who may not be able to attend the June 3, 1981 meeting, there was no
one, therefore the public hearing was continued. John will inform the secretary
no later than June 2, 1981 of the way this hearing will commence and to help
notify people if it will not be heard on June 3rd. John will also keep the Town
Attorney advised.
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Nick Dalba represented Avon Center. They would like to substitute permanent
parking in Phase Iwithtemporary parking on site to create more commercial space
in Phase I. The parking would be removed from level one, 43 spaces would be re-
moved and would allow approximately 9,200 square feet of commercial space.
Twenty-three more spaces will be needed for the added commercial space. The
temporary parking will have approximately 80 spaces. The newly required 66 spaces
will be added to Phase II of the project, with two levels of underground parking.
At this point, there will be about 15 more spaces than are r•equ`r::d for Phases
I and II.
Nick stated the reasons for adding more commercial space in the first Phase -
other projects which were to have started by now have been delayed, the Board
was favorable toward more commercial space at the May 21, 1980 meeting, the public
mall will be finished sooner, and the tax revenue generated. The total project
will have 800 parking spaces, with Phase II they may have 915 parking spaces,
800 underground. With each phase they can have one or two levels of underground
parking, depends on the amount of commercial space.
Phase I has 88 spaces subterranean and 43 on grade under the building, that they
would like to ^emove. The temporary parking is about 200 feet from the commercial
space of Phase I, it will be kept clean and free from snow, it will be there for
about one year. This change will not alter the footprint of the building or the
configuration of the condominiums.
Bill asked for comment:, from the audience, Dick Evans: there is enough parking,
when finished there will be more than is required. The narking will be star'.Pd
very soon, it will be ready for winter. Off -lot parking was discussed, the lots
used are part of the same project and John Dunn stated that there is no problem.
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May 20, 1981 at 7:45 P. M. in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon in
the Benchmark Shopping Center, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order
by Chairman Bill Pierce.
All Board Members were present with the exception
and Larry Kumpost came in later. Also present was
Terrill Kinght, Tu.vn Planning Consultant.
Item #1, Allwerth, Inc., Public Heari
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of Cheryl Dingwell. Tom Landauer
John Dunn, Town Attorney and
Bill Pierce stepped down, Mike Blair assumed the Chairmanship. John Blish repre-
sented Allwerth, Inc. He asked to continue this hearing until the next meeting,
June 3, 1981. John stated that the owners may withdraw their request or revise
it.
Mike asked if there was anyone present who wouldlike to voice opposition to this
request who may not be able to attend the June 3, 1981 meeting, there was no
one, therefore the public hearing was continued. John will inform the secretary
no later than June 2, 1981 of the way this hearing will commence and to help
notify people if it will riot be heard on June 3rd. John will also keep the Town
Attorney advised.
Item #2, Avon Center at Beaver Creek, Temporary Parking Changes, Lots A, B and
C. Block 2. Benchmark Subdivision. Ile No. 79-11-5.
Nick Dalba represented Avon Center. They would like to substitute permanent
parking in Phase I withtemporary parking on site to create more commercial space
in Phase I. The parking would be removed from level one, 43 spaces would be re-
moved and would allow approximately 9,200 square feet of commercial space.
Twenty-three more spaces will be needed for the added commercial space. The
temporary parking will have approximately 80 spaces. The newly required 66 spaces
will be added to Phase II of the project, with two levels of underground parking.
At this point, there will be about 15 more spaces than are required for Phases
I and II.
Nick stated the reasons for adding more commercial space in the first Phase -
other projects which were to have started by now have been delayed, the Board
was favorable toward more commercial space at the May 21, 1980 meeting, the public
mall will be finished sooner, and the tax revenue generated. The total project
will have 800 parking spaces, with Phase II they may have 915 parking spaces,
800 underground. With each phase they can have one or two levels of underground
parking, depends on the amount of commercial space.
Phase I has 88 spaces subterranean and 43 on grade under the building, that they
would like to remove. The temporary parking is about 200 feet from the commercial
space of Phase I, it will be kept clean and free from snow, it will be there for
about one year. This change will not alter the footprint of the building or the
configuration of the condominiums.
Bill asked for comments from the audience, Dick Evans: there is enough parking,
when finished there will be more than is required. The parking will be started
very soon, it will be ready for winter. Off -lot parking was discussed, the lots
used are part of the same project and John Dunn stated that there is no problem.
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Security lighting was suggested for the temporary parking, a certain number of
lumins is required for a Certificate of Occupancy by the new Uniform Building
Code, 1979 Ordinance. The Board found no problem with the change to temporary
parking.
Nick requested a workshop regarding compact car spaces, Avon Center will need
to follow the variance procedure at this time, it may be incorporated in the
Zoning Ordinance. Nick will contact Terrill Knight regarding a wo-kshop.
Item #3, Planters of Vail, Garden Shop at City Market, Special Review Use, Lots
67 and 68, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision, File No. 81-5-4.
Marty Jones represented Planters of Vail, Bill stated that sufficient notice
was given for the special review use. Marty presented this project at the last
meeting, (May 6, 1981), he is here tonight to present it as a special review
use. The materials will be as shown by the samples, cedar fence, the structure
to be removed in the Fall, for retail sales of shrubs and bedding plants.
Bill stated concerns from the last meeting - the parking situation: his letter
states that City Market has 210 spaces and needs 101 (the BuiZding Department
counted 194 and that City Alarket needs 103), 17 spaces would be eliminated and
this project would create a need for 11; the structure will be taken down at the
end of October, 1981, a long term agreement with City Market may be made at that
time and then improvements would be made to the garden center.
Bill read from Marty's letter, the struc,:ure will be on the south side of City
Market, will cover most of the side, just short of where trucks unload. The roof
material is the same as stated in the letter. Bill stated that if Marty wants to
put this structure up next year, he will have to come back for a review of the
project.
Bill asked for comments from the audience and there weren't any. The Board
granted approval for the structure as described in Marty's letter, to be taken
down at the time described, Marty will return next year if he intends to erect
a structure next summer.
ts. Moved From Lot 12. Block 2
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There was no one present to represent Stevens Development Company. Larry Goad,
audience, stated that Gary would like to keep the same plan but move it to a
different lot. This item may be discussed later in the meeting, if a represen-
tative show up.
Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, File No.
Joe Gude represented Les Cufaude duplex. This is an earth sheltered structure,
a teredome system, a concrete forming system with 24 foot grid modules with a
parabolic roof, concrete walls and roof W th frame infill covered with a rigid
three inches polystyrene insulation on the concrete and one inch on the frame
part, a sto or settif material finish, stucco type. Joe presented a sample of
the stucco type material which will be used for the siding.
The A unit will be 2,700 squ,re feet, the B unit will be approximately 2,300
square feet, the units are connected with a courtyard and some common walls of
the garage just north, of the units. Joe described the interior of the A unit.
The whole structure is covered and landscaped, the B unit was also described,
it is on a lower elevation than the A unit. Joe presented a color chip with
Olympic stain "Chocolate", which approximates the stain around the windows and
facia.
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Item #3, Planters of Vail, Garden Shop at City Market, Special Reviaw Use, Lots
67 and 68. Block 2. Benchmark Subdivision. File No. 81-5-4.
Marty Jones represented Planters of Vail, Bill stated that sufficient notice
was given for the special review use. Marty presented this project at the last
meeting, (May 6. 1981), he is here tonight to present it as a special review
use. The materials will be as shown by the samples, cedar fence, the structure
to be removed in the Fall, for retail sales of shrubs and bedding plants.
Bill stated concerns from the last meeting - the parking situation: his letter
w states that City Market has 210 spaces and needs 101 (the Building Department
counted 194 and that City Market needs 103), 17 spaces would be eliminated and
this project would create a need for 11; the structure will be taken down at the
emd of October, 1981, a long term agreement with City Market may be made at that
time and then improvements would be made to the garden center.
Bill read from Marty's letter, the structure will be on the south side of City
Market, will cover most of the side, just short of where trucks unload. The roof
,. material is the same as stated in the letter. Bill stated that if Marty wants to
put this structure up next year, he will have to come back for a review of the
project.
Bill asked for comments from the audience and there weren't any. The Board
granted approval for the structure as described in Marty's letter, to be taken
down at the time described, Marty will return next year if he intends to erect
a structure next summer.
Item #5. Stevens Development Comoanv, Two
e Subdivision, File No. 81-3-10.
There was no one present to represent Stevens Development Company. Larry Goad,
audience, stated that Gary would like to keep the same plan but move it to a
different lot. This item may be discussed later in the meeting, if a represen-
tative show up.
Item #4, Les Cufuade, Duplex, Lot 88, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, Fi
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Joe Gude represented Les Cufaude duplex. This is an earth sheltered structure,
a teredcme system, a concrete forming system with 24 foot grid modules with a
parabolic roof, concrete walls and roof with frawe infill covered with a rigid
three inches polystyrene insulation on the concrete and one inch on the frame
part, a sto or settif material finish, stucco type. Joe presented a sample of
the stucco type material which will be used for the siding.
The A unit will be 2,70U square feet, the B unit will oe approximately 2,300
square feet, the units are connected with a courtyard and some common walls of
the garage just north of the units. Joe described the interior of the A unit.
The whole structure is covered and landscaped, the B unit was also described,
it is on a lower elevation than the A unit. Joe presented a color chip with
Olympic stain "Chocolate", which approximates the stain around the windows and
facia.
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The drive will have an 8% grade, landscaping was discussed. Everything on the
site is sage and wild grasses, they will leave the sage on the upper portion of
the site, the numbers on the plan are wrong - they correctly read 1) Blue Spruce
and 2) Aspen, will be irrigated with a drip system. The sprinkling system is
shown on the plan. There will be a Kentucky bluegrass mix in front of the building.
Looking from the road, one overlooks the entire building, a natural aspect is
being created, the trees will break up the view anti the wind. A light will be
added to both sides of the driveway entrance, the Board would like to see a north
elevation. The slope of the lot was d4scussed.
The Board discussed i;he interprecation of the Wildridge guidelines regarding
the joining of units by a common wall or floor. A letter was submitted to the
Wildridge Committee by the applicant with reference to this item, it is at vari-
ance with the covenants. The general concensus of the Board is *hat the plan
looks good, a north elevation will be needed and the covenants committee's
approval regarding common walls. The roof will be planted, not sodded, buffalo
grass, parts of the property will be hydro -seed and some will be sodded Kentucky
blue grass.
Item #5 was presented again. Bill read the letter from Gary Stevens. The new
site plan was discussed, Gary would like to build the units approved for Lot 12
on Lot 67. Larry Goad, audience: may redesign rather• than moving the plans from
one lot to the other. Bill: if Gary comes in with sufficient drawings for this
plan he will not be recharged.
Item #6, Beacon Hill, Stroop Homes, Inc., Sign, Lot 70, Block 1, Benchmark Sub-
division. File No. 81-4-4.
Bill Stroop represented Beacon Hill. The sign will have the name of the project,
the street address, who is building the project, the architect. The size has
been changed to the allowable 16 square feet, it is under eight feet in height,
mounted on two 6 X 6 posts. The sign will be removed at the end of construction,
when the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, a one sided sign. There being no
objections, the Board granted approval for the sign presented.
Item #7, Smith/Schumacher Duplex, Conceptual Review, Lot 70, Block 1, Wildrid
Subdivision. File No. 81 -5 -6 -
Bill Pierce stepped down to represent this application, Mike Blair assumed the
Chairmanship. There is a timber retaining wall on the road side of the lot,
each side is about 1,500 square feet, log construction. Landscaping - an aspen
grove to the south will be somewhat re-established, other aspen around the house,
hopi crabs near the street, planting above the retaining wall and some bushes
below, alpine currant.
Elevations - log structure, 10 inch in diameter, peeled log, stacked and inter-
locked, stone on the south face near the ground, each unit has its own solar
greenhouse, the roof is cedar shakes. The stone will be river rock, the Wild -
ridge guidelines state log buildings can be used in heavily wooded lots, may be
a variation. 22 aspens will be added.
Each unit is 1,500 square feet, a loft may be added at a later date, tonight's
review is conceptual, they will include a structure for a floor to be put on (loft)
and rough plumbing to the level below for that, it would be an owner improvement
at a later date. Mirror images are not encouraged, this design is not exact
although the units are similar, one unit hds two garages, one has one garage,
there is a six foot offset in the building.
Larry Goad, audience stated that the covenants committee would probably like
to review this project since there are very few trees on this lot and log struc-
tures are to be built on heavily wooded lots. Eric Smith, owner: the logs will
probably be stained a gray color and will be peeled, to get away from the very
rustic appearance, a log home rather than a log cabin.
The Board discussedthe interpretation of the Wildridge guidelines regarding
the joining of units by a common wall or floor. A letter was submitted to the
Wildridge Committee by the applicant with reference to this item, it is at vari-
ance with the covenants. The general concensus of the Board is that the plan
looks good, a north elevation will be heeded and the covenants committee's
approval regarding common walls. The roof will be planted, not sodded, buffalo
grass, parts of the property will be hydro -seed and some will be sodded Kentucky
blue grass.
Item #5 was presented again. Bill read the letter from Gary Stevens. The new
site plan was discussed, Gary would like to build the units approved for Lot 12
on Lot 67. Larry Goad, audience: may redesign rather than moving the plans from
4Wone lot to the other. Bili: if Gary comes in with sufficient drawings for this
5• plan he will not be recharged.
Item #6, Beacon Hill, Stroop Homes, Inc. Sign, Lot 70, Block 1, Benchmark Sub-
division, File No. 81-1-4.
Bill Stroop represented Beacon Hill. The sign will have the name of the project,
the street address, who is building the project, the architect. The size has
been changed to the allowable 16 square feet, it is under eight feet in height,
mounted on two 6 X 6 posts. The sign will be removed at the end of construction,
when the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, a one sided sign. There being no
objections, the Board granted approval for the sign presented.
Smith/Schumacher Duplex, Conceptual Review. Lot 70. Block 1
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Bill PSerce stepped down to represent this application, Mike Blair assumed the
Chairmanship. There is a timber retaining wall on the road side of the lot,
each side is about 1,500 square feet, log construction. Landscaping - an aspen
grove to the south will be somewhat re-established, other aspen around the house,
hopi crabs near the street, planting above the retaining wall and some bushes
below, alpine currant.
Elevations - log structure, 10 inch in diameter, peeled lug, stacked and inter-
locked, stone on the south face near the ground, each unit has its own solar
greenhouse, the roof is cedar shakes. The stone will be river rock, the Wild -
ridge guidelines state log buildings can be used in heavily wooded lots, may be
a variation. 22 aspens will be added.
Each unit is 1,500 square feet, a loft may be added at a later date, tonight's
review is conceptual, they will include a structure for a floor to be put on (loft)
and rough plumbing to the level below for that, it would be an owner improvement
at a later date. Mirror images are not encouraged, this design is not exact
although the units are similar, one unit has two garages, one has one garage,
there is a six foot offset in the building.
Larry Goad, audience stated that the covenants committee would probably like
to review this project since there are very few trees on this lot and log struc-
tures are to be built on heavily wooded lots. Eric Smith, owner: the logs will
probably be stained a gray color and will be peeled, to get away from the vary
rustic appearance, a log home rather than a log cabin.
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The logs can be chinked for appearances, but will be interlocking. The Board
would like a finished plan at the next meeting which they plan to attend, al.
r a sample of the log material and a sample of the color.
Other business - Savoy Square sign: Bill will talk with Mayor Alpi regarding
40 this sign.
Minutes - Bill suggested that the Board read Ordinance No. 9, Series of 1981
4W (Variances to the Zoning Ordinance), it was pissed as an emergency ordinance.
Tom made the motion to approve the minutes, Ken seconded the motion and it was
passed unanimously.
Before the meeting was adjourned, the Board and Terrill Knight discussed having
a work session, it was set for Wednesday, May 27, 1981 at 7:00 P. M. in the
Benchmark conference room. He will act as a technical consultant, and will check
applications to decide whether they comply, appearances are the business of the
Board.
Tom made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Mike seconded the motion, it was
passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P. M.
Respectfully,
rre Sortl nd
ecording Secretary
esign Review Board