PZC Minutes 120694111
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
December 06, 1994
The regular meeting of the Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Jack Hunn at 7:30 PM, December 06, 1994 in the Council Chambers,
Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. All members present
except for Patti Dixon.
Members Present: Jack Hunn, Henry Vest,
Rhoda Schneiderman,
Bill Sargis, Sue Railton,
Buzz Reynolds.
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Acting Director
of Community Development,
Mary Holden, Town Planner,
Sheila Kremski, Recording
Secretary
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were scheduled on the Consent Agenda:
1. Lot 63, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Season
Modification.
2. Lot 7, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, ReRoof and
Berm Addition.
3. Lot 86, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision, Draw Spur Association Sign.
4. Lot 73/74, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Ski Shop.
5. Approval of November 15, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes.
Mary Holden described the Consent Agenda and requested to remove item #4, Lot 73/74,
Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Ski Shop, to discuss in more detail
under Other Business. Sue Railton moved to approve the December 06, 1994 Consent
Agenda with staff recommendation to place item #4 placed under Other Business. Rhoda
Schneiderman seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
December 06, 1994
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Lot 12, Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. SRU for Residential Unit,
Resolution 94-32, Public Hearing,
Mary Holden stated the applicant is requesting approval of a residential unit, at Valley
Wide, for his building. The zoning allows for this type of use, however, the condition of
the area does not meet the Zoning Code nor does it meet the Uniform Building Code.
Staff recommends staff adopt Resolution 94-32 with the conditions stated in the
resolution.
No applicant present.
Chairman Hunn opened the public hearing. No comment. Public hearing closed.
Henry Vest motioned to approve Lot 12, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision, SRU for Residential Unit, Resolution 94-32, Public Hearing, with the
following findings and conditions:
FINDINGS:
A. The proposed use must comply with all requirements imposed by the
Zoning or Uniform Building Code;
B. The proposed use is consistent with the objectives and purposes of the
comprehensive plan, and
C. The proposed use is designed to be compatible with the surrounding
land uses and uses in the area.
CONDITIONS:
No person may occupy the basement area until it complies with all
applicable codes.
The a;^nlicant must submit construction plans for converting the storage
area into a residential unit for Town review, approval and issuance of a
building permit. These plans must be submitted to the Town of Avon
within 30 days of the Special Review Use approval.
Construction plans for the addition of the bathroom must be submitted
to the Town within seven working days from the date of this approval
for review, approval and issuance of a building permit
Seconded by Bill Sargis. Motion unanimously passed.
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I_ot 14/15, Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Height Variance,
Vesolution 94-30, Public Hearing.
Mary Holden addressed the letters for and against the project. A building height variance
was granted for this project on July 6, 1993, to exceed the maximum height of 48' for the
IC Zone District by 4'. The plans submitted for the Commission's review did not reflect
the ridge line of the building, which makes the building 54' high. The applicant has
submitted an application requesting approval of a variance to exceed the established
building height of 52' by two feet for total building height of 54'. Staff recommendation is
for adoption of Resolution 94-30 that approves the requested variance to the existing
building height variance.
Mark Donaldson was present representing the applicant. Mark explained the difficulties of
the project from the start including discrepancies in the architectural drawings. He wanted
to clarify that the added height was not for another story on the building.
Chairman Hunn opened the public hearing and also addressed the letters commenting on
the variance. No comments. Public hearing closed.
Bill Sargis moved to approve Lot 14/15, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision, Height Variance, Resolution 94-30, P, blic Hearing with the following
findings'
FINDINGS:
A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the
vicinity.
B That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity
C That the variance is warranted for the following reason
i. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the
regulation would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary
physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this title,
Seconded by Henry Vest, the motion unanimously passes
Lot 14/15, Block I. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Parking Variance,
Resolution 94-31. Public Hearing
Mary Holden stated a parking variance was granted for this project on July 6, 1993, to
reduce the required number of parking spaces by fourteen creating a requirement of 58
spaces. The fourteen space reduction was applied to the mini -storage and not the
industrial use. Approval of the variance was based on 28,800 square feet of mini -storage
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14/15, Block. Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Parkins Variance, Resolution 94-31. Public
Hearing.(Con.'t)
and 28,600 square feet of industrial. The applicant has requested approval of a variance to
the parking requirements. Additional industrial use square footage is being proposed
through the addition of mezzanine levels. The mezzanine levels will be added in the first
and second floors. The applicant is proposing to increase the square footage of the
industrial use, decrease the square footage of the mini -warehouse and reduce the number
of required parking spaces Staff recommendation is for adoption of Resolution 94-31
that denies the requested parking variance.
Mark Donaldson was present on behalf of the applicant. Mark expressed the importance
of this project to move ahead. He understands the difficulties and the projects past
complications and this is why he is presently involved. Since the spaces are for mini -
storage and warehouse use the parking will be minimal.
Chairman Hunn opened the public hearing
Robert Barr is representing a prospective tenant for the warehouse He stated that the use
of this building will not constitute a parking problem if parking spaces are allocated
No more comments, public hearing closed
Letters regarding the parking variance were addressed
Rhoda Schneiderman moved to approved Lot 14/15, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver
Creek Subdivision, Parking Variance, Resolution 31-94, Public Hearing, which denies the
requested parking variance Buzz Reynolds seconded A tie vote 3 in favor of motion
Rhoda Schneiderman, Buzz Reynolds, and Jack Hunn 3 in opposition Sue Railton,
I ienry Vt st, and Bill Sargis Since a tie occurred, no action was taken and the motion was
lost
Bill Sargis moved to approve the Parking Variance tequest for Lot 14/15, Block I.
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Parking Variance, Public Hearing, the variance
is for 21 spaces based upon a mini -storage arca of 27,055 square feet and
industnalLcomnicrcial area of i 5.421 square feet with all the variance allocated to the
mini -storage portion T he mini -storage arca shall be clearly designated on the Final
Condominium %lap
Seconded by %*csi %touon caincs by a 4 to 2 vote B Sargis, H Vest, S Railton, and
J Hunn in favor of motion and R Schneiderman and Buri Reynolds in opposition
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FINIAL DESIGN REVIEWS/MODIFICATION
Lot 67, Block 2. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdi3i5ion. Recycle Shed.
Mary Holden stated the applicant is requesting approval of a shed to replace the existing
recycle containers on the southwest corner of the City Market parking lot. Staff
recommends the Commission approve the application with the conditions the shed be
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painted to match the main structure and the site be kept clean and free of trash and debris.
The applicant agreed with Mary Holden's presentation.
Rhoda Schneiderman motioned to approve Lot 67, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision, Recycle Shed with a strong suggestion that an alternative site on the
southeast corner of the City Market Parking lot be found and with the following
conditions
1 The shed be painted to match the main structure
2 The site be kept clean and free of trash and debris.
Seconded by Bill Sargis, motion unanimously carries.
Buzz Reynolds steps down from the Commission due to a personal interest in the
following item
Lot 43. Block 3 Wildridgg Subdivision Fuel jank Storage
Mary Holden stated the applicant, Buz Reynolds, Jr. has submitted an application
requesting approval for placement of a 300 gallon diesel fuel tank for 6 months on the lot
Staff recommends approval with the conditions listed in the staff report
No applicant present
Rhoda Schneiderman moved to approve Lot 43, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Fuel
Tank Storage, with the following conditions
The applicant address Fire Department concerns which is that the tank be level
The fuel storage tank be fully screened
The fuel storage tank be removed within six months from the date of approval
Location for the temporary fuel tank is screened naturally from view and future
applications be screened with the same criteria
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Lot 43, Block 3 Wildridge Subdivision, Fuel Tank Storage (Coni)
Seconded by Sue Railton, motion unanimously carries.
Buzz Reynolds rejoins the Commission.
Lot 3, Block 3_ Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Exhaust Fans.
Mary Holden stated the applicant, The Landing Restaurant, requested approval for the
placement of two exhaust fans on the roof of the Westgate building. The applicant had
presented two options for the placement. The first location was on the northeast portion
of the roof. In this location, the fans are only visible from the north side of the building,
which is Sunridge. The second option was to place the fans in the domed area of the roof.
This location would make the fans visible from all points since they would be raised about
1 foot above the domed area. In either location, the fans will be painted to match the roof
color. Staff recommends approval citing the option one location.
Applicants present. Applicants prefer the location at the northeast portion of the roof.
Members of Sunridge were present for comment. The concem was with the smell the
vents might give off. The applicant assured them that the vents will force the air up and
will not leave the area with an order.
Sue Railton motioned to approve Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision, Exhaust Fans located on the northeast portion of the roof. Seconded by
Rhoda Schneiderman. Motion unanimously carries.
Lot 3 Block 3. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Sienaee.
Mary Holden stated the Westgate received approval of their Master Sign Program on
October 4, 1994. The Master Sign Program specified approximately 183 square feet of
sign area for the entire building, including the freestanding sign. Unit 105 was assigned 30
square feet placed on the eastern end of the building, The Landing restaurant is requesting
to modify the Master Sign Program by adding one, 30 square foot sign, to be placed in the
same area. Staff recommends approval with the condition the added sign comply with all
provisions of the existing Master Sign Program.
Applicant present Larry Ast explained the necessity for a sign on each end of the
building, that being someone driving by the building can see the signage coming from
either direction
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Lot 3, Block 3. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Signaee.(Con.'t)
Bill Sargis moved to approve Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision,
Signage with the following conditions:
1. The added sign comply with all provisions of the existing Master Sign Program,
2. The illumination from the signs lights are not a nuisance to the surrounding
residences and will come to staff for review if a nuisance.
Seconded by Henry Vest. Motion carnes. All approve motion except for Rhoda
Schneiderman voted nay.
OTHER BUSINESS
Lot 73/74, Block 2. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Ski Shoo.
This item was pulled from ,he consent agenda to better discuss.
Mary Holden stated the applicant is requesting approval to allow the operation of a ski
shop at the Comfort Inn for the use of Comfort Inn guests. Comfort Inn has given their
approval for this use. There is adequate parking for the use to occur on site. Staff
recommends the commission approve with the condition that no sign be allowed for this
use since it is for guests of Comfort Inn.
Applicant Bill Young was present. He expressed the shop was necessary for the Comfort
Inn so the guest have an area to place their ski equipment while not in use.
Bill Sargis moved to approve Lot 73/74, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision, Ski Shop with the following condition:
1. The sign be on from the hours of 8 AM and 1 I PM.
Seconded by Rhoda Schneiderman. Motion unanimously carries.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Sheila Kremski
Recording Secretary
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Commission Approval
P. Sargis it
S. Railton --Oyl
R. Schneiderman
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A. Reynolds�
P. Dixon
H. Vest
J. Hunn
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