PZC Minutes 081981RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1981, 7:30 P. M.
The regular meeting of the Design Review Board for the Town of Avon was held
on August 19, 1981, at 7:30 P. M., in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of
Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. The meeting
was called to order by Chairman Bill Pierce.
Board Members present were Bob Zeeb, Cheryl Dingwell, Bill Pierce, Mike
Blair, Tom Landauer. Dick Evans and Norm Wood were also present.
Item #1, Swift Gulch, File No. 81-7-3.
John Dunn and George Rosenberg were present to discuss this item.
John recommended that the board approve the application. Terrill reviewed
the Zoning Ordinance and it specifiesin the chart of uses that SPA is allowed
20 units oer acre. Everything for SPA is done through a Special Review Use.
George stated that this does not have anything to do with the transfer of
density unit. It is an annexation of the town. It is subject to zoning only
not density units.
The Board decided to table this issue until September 2, 1981. They want to
talk with Terrill and get his legal opinion before a decision is made.
Item #2, Kelton Garton Associates, Meyers Ranch Parcel, Variance, File No. 81-8-6.
Jim Morter was present to represent Kelton Garton. Also John Dunn was present.
Requesting RHDC zoning for the Meyers Ranch Parcel. Site is located just west
of Sunridge. It is approximately 12.9 acres. Southside is Beaver Creek
parking lot, bordered on northside by Eagle River and railroad tracks, and on
the west side is Arrowhead. They are proposing 140 Condominium units of which
70 percent will be 2 bedroom, 15 percent 1 bedroom and 15 percent 3 bedroom.
There will be 4,000 square feet of restaurant area. 280 parking spaces for
the 140 units. 2,500 square feet of recreational space, 1,500 square feet
for meeting rooms. There will be 5,000 square feet of commercial area.
Parking for the restaurant will be 40 spaces. Commercial parking will be 113
spaces. Total of 333 parking spaces, 210 spaces will be covered. Building will
vary from one story to 7 stories. Bill asked of the area which was annexed.
how much is located on the Southside of the river, and also how large is the.
river. Jim stated that the area about 12.9 acres and the river is 3.2 acres.
Under the RHDC zoning the remaining 9.7 acres would be developed into 243 units.
He also stated that they would get with the Highway Department to get
deceleration and acceleration lanes installed to help avoid traffic problems.
Also suggested that maybe a bus service would run through the project.
George Rosenberg stated that originally this property along with Arrowhead,
Beaver Creek and Avon, were all designated as PUD.
Richard Langston (President of Sunridge II Homeowners Association) asked if
this was the final hearing for the project. Bill stated that it would probably
be heard by the board again because Terrill was not present. Richard stated that
he would like to know more about exactly what was going to be next to Sunridge.
Mike asked if they were only considering zoning not approving a site plan. Jim
stated that they were only asking for zoning at this time. They just want to
know what the land could be used for. Only requesting zoning.
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Avon Municipal Building, 40U Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. The meeting
was called to order by Chairman Bill Pierce.
Board Members present were Bob Zeeb, Cheryl Dingwell, Bill Pierce, Mike
Blair, Tom Landauer. Dick Evans and Norm Wood were also present.
Item #1, Swift Gulch, File No. 81-7-3.
John Dunn and George Rosenberg were present to discuss this item.
John recommended that the Board approve the application. Terrill reviewed
the Zoning Ordinance and it specifiesin the chart of uses that SPA is allowed
20 units per acre. Everything for SPA is done through a Special Review Use.
George stated that this does not have anything to do with the transfer of
density unit. It is an annexation of the town. It is subject to zoning only
not density units.
The Board decided to table this issue until September 2, 1981. They want to
talk with Terrill and get his legal opinion before a decision is made.
Item #2, Kelton Garton Associates, Meyers Ranch Parcel, Variance, File No. 81-8-6.
Jim Morter was present to represent Kelton Garton. Also John Dunn was present.
Requesting RHDC zoning for the Meyers Ranch Parcel. Site is located just west
of Sunridge. It is approximately 12.9 acres. Southside is Beaver Creek
parking lot, bordered on northside by Eagle River and railroad tracks, and on
the west side is Arrowhead. They are proposing 140 Condominium units of which
70 percent will be 2 bedroom, 15 percent 1 bedroom and 15 percent 3 bedroom.
There will be 4,000 square feet of restaurant area. 280 parking spaces for
the 140 units. 2,500 square feet of recreational space, 1,500 square feet
for meeting rooms. There will be 5,000 square feet of commercial area.
Parking for the restaurant will be 40 spaces. Commercial parking will be 113
spaces. Total of 333 parking spaces, 210 spaces will be covered. Building will
vary from one story to 7 stories. Bill asked of the area which was annexed,
how much is located on the southside of the river, and also how large is the,
river. Jim stated that the area about 12.9 acres and the river is 3.2 acres.
Under the RHDC zoning the remaining 9.7 acres would be developed into 243 units.
He also stated that they would get with the Highway Department to get
deceleration and acceleration lanes installed to help avoid traffic problems.
Also suggested that maybe a bus service would run through the project.
George Rosenberg stated that originally this property along with Arrowhead,
Beaver Creek and Avon, were all designated as PUD.
Richard Langston (President of Sunridge II Homeowners Association) asked if
this was the final hearing for the project. Bill stated that it would probably
be heard by the board again because Terrill was not present. Richard stated that
he would like to know more about exactly what was going to be next to Sunridge.
Mike asked if they were only considering zoning not approving a site plan. Jim
stated that they were only asking for zoning at this time. They just want to
know what the land could be used for. Only requesting zoning.
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Bill stated that the Board would recommend the type of zoning to be used for
this parcel and nothing to do with the plan. He suggested that the Board
members all visit the locations and get a really good look. Also they should
get Terrill's comments on this particular item.
Jim stated that the parcel was annexed only a week before this meeting so there
i would be plenty of time.
Mike asked if zoning was allowed does it mean that the number of units is automatically
decided
Tom not certain of density, feels there is too much for a confined area. Wants to
talk with Terrill first.
Bob stated that he likes the concept, but does have reservations about the height.
Bill stated that if the Board decided on RHDC zoning then they could change the
number of units from 140 which is what is being proposed, to 240, because of the
zoning designation.
Jim made it clear that they were not asking for RHDC because of the density, only
because it allows for certain uses that are appropriate for what they want to do.
It was suggested that this item be tabled until the September 2, 1981 meeting,
at which time the Board members could view the property and also get Terrill's
opinions on this matter. Meeting was set up to view property on Wednesday,
August 26, 1981 at 4:30/5:00 P.M.
�t3 - Holland/Mackeller Duplex, Resubmittal of Plans and Colored Rendering, Lot 33,
Skip Holland made the presentation. Asking for final approval.
The Spruce trees are to be about 5 to 6 feet in height and the Aspen trees will
be about 6 to 8 feet. Shrubs to be about 3 feet, Bill stated that the duplex
still has the mirror image look to it. The back will be sodded and the rest
will be natural vegetation. The Board requested that he stagger cluster of
trees all around the lot instead of having straight, lines of trees. Norm said
that the drainage was worked out. Mike stated that due to the fact that the
lot was located on a cul-de-sac, it would be a little difficult to stagger the
driveways.
Final approval was granted contingent upon making the changes in the landscaping
and returning to the next meeting (9-2-81) so the Board members can see the changes.
Resubmittal of Landscaoina Plans
No one was present.
Item #5, Avery/Gray Condominiums, Resubmittal of Plans for Final
Ken Gray made the presentation.
Bill made mention that from the last meeting there were a number of comments
regarding the architecture, landscaping, engineering and drainage.
Norm stated that one of the questions was about the retaining wall, but it could
be taken care of through the building department.
The landscaping needs to be doubled.
The Board decided to grant final approval based on the number of trees for the
landscaping to be doubled.
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Tom not certain of density, feels there is too much for a confined area. Wants to
talk with Terrill first.
Bob stated that he likes the concept, but does have reservations about the height.
Bill stated that if the Board decided on RHDC zoning then they could change the
number of units from 140 which is what is being proposed, to 240, because -of the
zoning designation.
Jim made it clear that they were not asking for RHDC because of the density, only
because it allows for certain uses that are appropriate for what they want to do.
It was suggested that this item be tabled until the September z, 1981 meeting,
at which time the Board members could view the property and also get Terrill's
opinions on this matter. Meeting was set up to view property on Wednesday,
August 26, 1981 at 4:30/5:00 P.M.
JH 3 - Holland/Mackeller Duplex, Resubmittal of Plans and Colored Renderin
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Skip Holland made the presentation. Asking for final approval.
The Spruce trees are to be about 5 to 6 feet in height and the Aspen trees will
be about 6 to 8 feet. Shrubs to be about 3 feet. Bill stated that the duplex
still has the mirror image look to it. The back will be sodded and the rest
will be natural vegetation. The Board requested that he stagger cluster of
trees all around the lot instead of having straight lines of trees. Norm said
that the drainage was worked out. Mike stated that due to the fact that the
lot was located on a cul-de-sac, it would be a little difficult to stagger the
driveways.
Final approval was granted contingent upon making the changes in the landscaping
and returning to the next meeting (9-2-81) so the Board members can see the changes.
Item 014. Beaver Creek Devel
No one was present.
Resubmittal of Landsca
Item q5. Avery/Grav Condominiums. Resubmittal of Plans for Final .",oaroval
Ken Griy made the presentation.
Bill made mention that from the last meeting there were a number of comments
regarding the architecture, landscaping, engineering and drainage.
Norm stated that one of the questions was about the retaining wall, but it could
be taken care of through the building department.
The landscaping needs to be doubled.
The Board decided to grant final approval based on the number of trees for the
landscaping to be doubled.
f S.A.. Lots 38. 40 & 41, Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision
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Mike Blair stepped down due to an involvement in this item.
George Rosenberg made the presentation. These lots are presently zone Industrial
Commercial. The applicant is requesting RHLD zoning. The breakdown on the lots
is as follows: Lot 38, which is the southern most lot, is to have 12 units;
Lot 40 - 8 units and Lot 41 • 15 units. They feel that residential zoning would
be more appropriate for the area rather than industrial. Bill asked about the
availability of units and where will they come from. George stated that they
are not asking for the creation of any new units. This is a transfer of existing
units.
Bill stated that Terrill should study this matter and that John Dunn should also
advise the Board regarding the number of units to be allowed. Tom brought up
the water and sewer capacity. Bill suggested that maybe it be zoned SPA.
Terrill & John need to study the slope analysis also.
It was recommended by Bill to table this issue until 9/2/81 at which time the
Board Members will have already seen the property and Terrill will have made his
recommendations as to which zone would be better.
(meeting to be set up on the same as Meyers Ranch - 9/26/81).
Item #7, Allwerth, Inc., Variance, Lot 60, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision,
File No. 81-8-3.
Bill Pierce stepped down from the Board due to an involvement in this matter;
the chair was then turned over to Mike Blair.
John Blish was present to represent Allwerth, Inc.
Requesting permission to intrude, not at the ground level, but at uppper level
into the front setback and rear utility easement. Not more than 6 feet.
Front property line to rear is only 70 feet. It was originally zoned for 80 units,
but 30 units were transferred prior to Allwerth buying the property, so now it
will only be 50 units. It is designated as Town Center, the same as Avon Center.
There will be 2 underground parking levels, (100 spaces). Letters were sent to
the utility companies stating that the ^_-,mer of the property would remove the
decking, at their expense, if there were ever a reason to do so. Holy Cross,
Rocky Mountain fable and Public Service Company of Colorado all consented to
this. Mountain Bell, Avon Metro and Upper Eagle Valley have all given verbal
consent. Nothing germanent will exist below 35 feet. It was decided by Dick
and Norm that if the utility companies did not have any problems with the
requested variance then due to the fact that the lot would be difficult to
develop, they couldn't see that there would be any problems. Height of the
building will start at four stories and will go up to seven stories. Decks
will be random along back, and will be able to handle at least 100 pound snow
load. They will also be removable if necessary. If the decks do have to be
removed, then some type of barricade will be put up to keep tenants out of danger.
John stated that this should not be approved as a special privilege but as a
reasonable variance due to the fact that the lot is odd shaped and is quite narrow.
It has certain uses on two sides(railroad and utility easement on one side and
building setback and streets on other side.) Mike: Let the record show that the
applicant has offered findings of fact as required in Ordinance No. 9, Series of
1981.
Cheryl made the motion to approve the variance as requested. Bob amended the
motion to get the remaining letters from utilitiy companies. Cheryl accepted
the amended motion. Bob seconded the amended motion. All members agreed.
Variance was granted subject to any appeals.
be more appropriate for the area rather than industrial. Bill asked about the
availability of units and where will they come from. George stated that they
are not asking for the creation of any new units. This is a transfer of existing
units.
Bill stated that Terrill should study this matter and that John Dunn should also
advise the Board regarding the number of units to be allowed. Tom brought up
the water and sewer capacity. Bill suggested that maybe it be zoned SPA.
• Terrill & John need to study the slope analysis also.
It was recommended by Bill to table this issue until 9/2/81 at which time the
Board Members will have already seen the property and Terrill will have made his
• recommendations as to which zone would be better.
(meeting to be set up on the same as Meyers Ranch - 9/26/81).
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Item #7, Allwerth, Inc., Variance, Lot 60, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision,
File No. 81-8-3.
Bill Pierce stepped down from the Board due to an involvement in this matter;
the chair was then turned over to Mike Blair.
John Blish was present to represent Allwerth, Inc.
Requesting permission to intrude, not at the ground level, but at uppper level
into the front setback and rear utility easement. Not more than 6 feet.
Front property line to rear is only 70 feet. It was originally zoned for 80 units,
but 30 units were transferred prior to Allwerth buying the property, so now it
will oniy be 50 units. It is designated as Town Center, the same as Avon Center.
There will be 2 underground parking levels, (100 spaces). Letters were sent to
the utility companies stating that the owner of the property would remove the
decking, at their expense, if there were ever a reason to do so. Holy Cross,
Rocky Mountain Cable and Public Service Company of Colorado all consented to
this. Mountain Bell, Avon Metro and Upper Eagle Valley have all given verbal
consent. Nothing permanent will exist below 35 feet. It was decioed by Dick
and Norm that if the utility companies did not have any problems with the
requested variance then due to the fact that the lot would be difficult to
develop, they couldn't see that there would be any problems. Height of the
building will start at four stories and will go up to seven stories. Decks
will be random along back, and will be able to handle at least 100 pound snow
load. They will also be removable if necessary. If the decks do have to be
removed, then some type of barricade will be put up to keep tenants out of danger.
John stated that this should not be approved as a special privilege but as a
reasonable variance due to the fact that the lot is odd shaped and is quite narrow.
It has certain uses on two sides(railroad and utility easement on one side and
building setback and streets on other side.) Mike: Let the record show that the
applicant has offered findings of fact as required in Ordinance No. 9, Series of
1981.
Cheryl made the motion to approve the variance as requested. Bob amended the
motion to get the remaining letters from utilitiy companies. Cheryl accepted
the amended motion. Bob seconded the amended motion. All members agreed.
Variance was granted subject to any appeals.
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Item #8, Heritage Financial
Benchmark Subdivision. File
tion. Offices. Lot 3. Block 3
Woody Stockwell made the presentation. Requesting final approval for this
project. He stated that this is an unusual request in that they are asking
for less. In May of 1981, the Board approved the plans they submitted with
five stories and a restaurant. Now they are asking to reduce the building in
size by removing the restaurant. All parking will be under the building.
Norm stated that there are no loading spaces and that there needs to be at
least one. Also there should be an emergency access. Norm also needs to
get a drainage study.
Final approval was granted for the project based on there being at least one
loading space, an emergency access and a drainage study submitted to Norm.
Item #9. Colorado
r Christie Lodge, Lot 25, Block 2
Peter Morgan was present to make the presentation.
Main sign - requesting to put up a sign which will be two -side (32' per side)
and will be lighted. Will be seven feet in height and indirectly lighted from
the ground. Will be located to the left side of the main entrance to the hotel.
Sign to consist of 312 inch glu-lam face. Logo will be faced with anodized
aluminium (1/8 inch thick). Background will be carved out and recessed and
stained with Olympic mahogony stain. The base will be lodge pole pine with
6" x 6" posts.
Approval was granted for this sign with contingency that there be no lighting
of any kind.
Individual Signs - There are presently 19 existing commercial spaces and each
space is to have 12 square feet of sign area. The facia on the building is
18 inches wide and is natural cedar . Peter requesting that there be a
maximum of 10 inch letters used on all signs and a minimum of 4 inch over
4 inch if 10 inch letters will not fit properly in the 12 square foot area.
The letters are !- inch thick and will set out from the wall %z inch.
Bill suggested that a program be set up with either 10 inch letters or
4 inch over 4 inch letter - not both. Peter also requested that if a tenant
had two spaces then would it be possible for him to have twice the sign area.
Board decided to check with Terrill first to find out if the Sign Code Ordinance
will allow :his.
Peter asked if this ;tem could be tabled until next meeting (9-2-81) at which
time Terrill could answer the Board's questions and he (Peter) could come up
with some type of sign program. All members agreed.
Letter of resignation was read from Alice Alpi.
Mike requested that all members of the Board and the staff consider changing
the meeting date from the first and third Wednesday of the month to the first
and third Thursday, or any other night possible, because Wednesday ni,,hts
conflict with the County Planning Commission meetings. Would like for this
to be considered at the next meeting.
There being no er businesV to discuss, Cheryl made a motion to adjourn the
meeng; ;omo seco ded it, a$ it was passed unamiously.
Respectfully submitted by:
Melody CummrSgs
Recordinq Secretary
Desion Review Board