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PZC Minutes 111594RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PLANNING AND x,uNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 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, November 15, 1994 in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. All members were present. Members Present- Jack Hunn, Henry Vest Rhoda Schneiderman, Bill Sargis, Patti Dixon. 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 109, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Fence. 2. Approval of November 01, 1994, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Mary Holden described the Consent Agenda and requested to add to Old Business Lot 63,Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Seasons at Avon, Final Decision on the Cupolas Henry Vest moved to approve the November 15, Consent Agenda and Sue Railton seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS Lot 63, Block I. Wildridge Subdivision Guida Side Yard Setback. Resolution 94-25 Public Hearing Mary Holden stated the applicant is requesting a 2 feet encroachment, for a total of an 8 feet side yard setback. The retaining wall will be 2 feet off the south property line. The applicant PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 2 Lot 63, Block 1. Wildridge Subdivision. Guida. Side Yard Setback, Resolution 94-25, Public Hearing (Con't� has previously received approval on March 15, 1994, to encroach into the side and front yard setbacks with a retaining wall The staff recommends adoption of Resolution 94-25 The applicant, Mike Guida, was present He suggested he may not asphalt completely to the wall Since the access is so tight to the garage he is requesting further encroachment Chairman Hunn proceeded to open the public hearing No public input, therefore public hearing closed Sue Railton moved to approve Lot 63, Block 1• Wildridge Subdivision, Guida Side Yard Setback, Resolution 94-25, Public Hearing, with the following 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 reasons 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. ii The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the vicinity Seconded by Bill Sargis Motion carried by a 5-2 vote Rhode. Scheinderman and Henry Vest oppose Lot 87/88. Mountain —S4a< Subdivision. PUD Amendmcnt Rgsolu i n 94- 8 Public Hearinb Mary Holden stated the applicant has applied for a PUD amendment for the elimination of a common lot line between lot 87 and 88 The elimination will create one lot and reduce the number of lots for Mountain Star PUD Staff recommends adoption of Resolution 94-28 Rick Pylman is present on behalf of the applicant. Mountain Star Limited Liability Co Rick confirmed Mary Holden's request W ,�1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 3 Lot 87/88. Mountain Star Subdivision PUD Amendment. Resolution 94-28. Public Hearin ConA Chairman Hunn opened the pubic hearing. No comments. Public hearing closed Buz Reynolds motioned to approve Lot 87/88, Mountain Star Subdivision, PUD .Amendment, Resolution 94-28, Public Hearing with the following findings and condition FINDINGS 1 The PUD is consistent with the development patterns and locations set forth in the Town of .Avon Comprehensive Plan, 2 The PUD is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives related in land use and proximity to the town core. 3 The PUJ is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives relented to the environment, 4 The PUD is consistent with the Transportation Plan traffic generation forecast for this propene CONDITIONS I The existing Mountain Star Subdivision PUD Development Plan and Standards still apply Seconded by Henry Vest Motion unanimously carried Lot 14/15, Block I. Benchmark at Beaver Creci S ecial Review Use, Auto Repair. Resolution 94-24 PublicHeariq_ Mary Holden stated the applicant is requesting to operate a semi-mobile vehicle repair shop at the Vail -Avon Commercial Park The space would be approximately 805 sq ft Approval will increase the parking demand on the site and increase the potential for a parking problem for the site Staff recommends Resolution 94-29 which denies the Special Review Use Robert Barr was present on behalf of the applicant, Paul Bennicoff Robert was in favor of postponing the request due to the applicant being unprepared Chairman Hunn opened the public. hearing No comments Public hearing closed A letter of protest was submitted by Jovice Wilson [4W �1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 4 Lot 14/15, Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Special Review Use, Auto Repair. Resolution 94-29_ Public Hearing (Con'tl Rhoda Schneiderman motioned to table Lot 14/15, Block I. Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Special Review Use, Auto Repair. Resolution 94-29, Public Hearing. Seconded by Bill Sargis Motion unanimously carried Lot 98 Block I. Wildridge Subdivision. Special Review Use, Home Occupation, Pet Car; Resolution 94-27, Public HeafinLL Mary Holden stated applicants request for a home occupation for "Quality Pet Care Services " Applicant will provide pet care services of which the service is mobile therefore no pets will be at the residence of the applicant Staff recommends adopting Resolution 94- 27 The applicants, Virginia Laiming and Andre Willner, explained their service would provide care for pet owner at the owners home Chairman Bunn opened the public hearing No comments Public hearing closed Rhoda Schneiderman motioned to approve Lot 98, Block I, Wildridge Subdivision, Special Review Use, Home Occupation, Pet Care, Resolution 94-27, Public Heating, with the following findings and conditions FINDINGS A The proposed use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the zoning code, and 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 1 The home occupation will be incidental and subordinate to the use of the dwelling unit as a residence 2 The home occupation may not alter the exterior of the property of affected the residential character of the neighborho^d 3 Employees are not allowed to work o,. one property 4 Clients are not allowed at the home occupation 5 Domestic animals associated with the business are not allowed on Lot 98, • AN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 5 Lot 98, Block 1. Wildridge Subdivision Special Review Use Home Occupation, Pet Carp Resolution 94-27, Public Hearing_(Con't) Block 1, Wildridge. 6. This home occupation is permitted for the applicants only and does not run with the land. Seconded by Henry Vest. Unanimously carried. OLD BUSINESS Lot N. Block 3. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation District Re -Roof Mary Holden stated the applicant has requested to withdrawal the application Lot A. Block 2. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Lodge at Avon Center Mary Holden stated the applicant requests the removal of the stairs leading from the western parking areas to the structure. This area would be landscaped with sod. Currently they are under disrepair. The request does not comply with the Design Rules, Regulations and Procedures and the removal of the stairway would not promote efficient pedestrian circulation on the site. Therefore, stiff recommends denial of the request. Bob Roman, on behalf of the Home Owners Association, was present He feels there is an increased amount of liability with the traffic, bot!-. pedestrian and vehicle, with the location of the stairs. Rhoda Schneiderman motioned to deny Lot A, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision_ Lodge at Avon Center Seconded by Patti Dixon. Motion unanimously carried Lot 22. Block I. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Shed Placement Mary Holden stated the applicant requested approval for the placement of a "Tuff Shed" on the southwestern portion of the site. The shed would be located 7 5' from the side yard property line. Staff recommends approval with the conditions listed in the staff report The applicant, Jeff Spanel, was present Jeff felt the shed would be more appropriate for the storage of items and requested any landscape suggestions. 001 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 6 Lot 22, Block 1. Benchmark at Deaver Creek Subdiv ,.Jon Shed Placement. (Con.'t) Rhoda Schneiderman motioned to approve Lot 22, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Shed Placement with the contingency that the shed be all one color including the trim and with the following conditions: 1. A landscape plan accompany the shed placement, to be approved by Staff. 2. The shed be painted to match the main structure. Seconded by Henry Vest. Motion unanimously carried. Lot 4. Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Golden Eagle Service Center. Mary Holden stated the applicant requested appo oval for the conversion of the two proposed wash bays on the south end into service bays. The only change is the addition of garage doors on the bays. The staff recommends approval with the condition tho' the parking lot be striped. Ron Bifani, the applicant, stated that the increase of customers has called for more bays to service vehicles. Henry Vest motioned to approve Lot 4, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Golden Eagle Service Center with the condition that the parking lot be st. iped. Seconded by Patti Dixon. Motion unanimously carried. Commission member, Buzz Reynolds, formally steps down from the Commission for the next two requests. Lot 24. Block 2. Wildridge Subdivision Fuel Tank Mary Holden stated the applicant is requesting approval for placement of a 300 gallon diesel fuel tank for 6 months on the lot. Staff recommends denial based on non-conformance with the Design Review Procedures, Rules and Regulations Monica Reynolds was present on behalf of the applicant She stated the alternative location for the fuel tank at Lot 43, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Bober Residence Purpose of the fuel tank is for the backhoe and loader used in excavation ,-Ak PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEET.NG MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 7 Lot 24. Block 2. Wildridge Subdivision Fuel Tank (Con't) Patti Dixon motioned to table for a new site location of Lot 24, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision, Temporary Fuel Tank Storage. Seconded by Rhoda Schneiderman. Motion unanimously carried. Buzz Reynolds abstained fi•om the vote. Lot 44, Block 3. Wildridge Subdivision. Reynolds Site Modifications Mary Holden stated the applicant requested approval for the placement of fill on the south side of his basketball court and the addition of a barbecue area in the back _yard of his residence. The barbecue will be just west of the existing basketball court. The area will be approximately 15' by 20' and contain a bench of stones Staff recommends approval with the condition the disturbed area be revegetated with native grasses and bushes Monica Reynolds is present on behalf of applicant She had no comment Henry Vest motioned to approve Lot 44, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Reynolds Site Modifications with the condition the disturbed area be revegetated with native grasses and bushes. Seconded by Patti Dixon Motioned carried Jack Hunn nay- Buzz Reynolds abstained from vote Lot 63, Block 2. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. The Seasons at Avon. The Elimination of the Cupolas Mary Holden stated the applicant has requested approval of the Seasons cupolas. The Commission had approved other architectural elements to the structure at the November I. 1994 P & Z meeting, excluding the cupolas, until the November 15, 1994 site visit The applicant was present for the cupola approval Steve Elken was present on behalf of the applicant No comment Patti Dixon motioned to approve Lot 63, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, The Seasons at Avon, The Cupola Elimination. Seconded by Buz Reynolds Motioned carried. Rhoda Schneiderman nay. A-. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 8 Lot 97, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision. Revised Landscape Plan Mary Holden stated the applicant has submitted a revised landscape plan. satisfying one condition of his Final Design Review Approval, dated May 17. 1994 Staff recommends approval with the condition the Ponderosa Pines and the Rock Spirea meet the Town of Avon minimum size standards, which are 6-8' for coniferous trees and 5 gallons for shrubs Applicant is also requesting an additional approval of roof Peter Romanelli was present on behalf of applicant He agrees with landscape recommendations The roof will have a portion of metal Commission has concerns about reflectivity of metal roof, especially at the location The home meets 2 of the 3 criteria The material is architechually appropriate and the willingness to meet the gage and rib spacing of the material specifications but the reflectivity, viewing from above the site, does not comply with the one of the three criteria Therefore not meeting all the criteria Buz Reynolds motioned to approve Lot 97, Block I, Wildridge Subdivision, Revised Landscape Plan with staff recommene.at ions and to deny roof request Seconded by Patti Dixon Motion carries by a 5-2 vote Bill Sargis and Sue Railton nav FINIAL DESIGN' REVIEW/MODIFICATION Lot 56. Block 2. Benchmark at Bedm_er Creek Subdivi ion. VaiL Bank. Master Sign Program_ Mary Holden stated the applicant has requested approval of the Vail Bank Center Master Sign Program The Master Sign Program will contain approximately 316 73 square feet of signage, which includes building identification and tenant signs The application indicates second floor signage which is discouraged in the sign code and was not allowed on the Slifer, Smith and Frampton building However, second floor signs were recently approved for the Century 21 Building The Commission should determine whether second floor signs will he allowed in the future, so a consistent policy ma} be established Staff recommends the Commission determine if second floor signs will be permitted If not, staff recommends the sign program be approved with the condition second floor signs are not allowed Larry Ast was present on behalf of the applicant Ile feel the program presented will inhance the property The signage is subtle The only illuminated sign is the building identification sign • .,ON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 9 Lot 56. Block 2, at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Vail Bank. Master Sian Program Con 't Rdhoda Schneiderman motioned to approve Lot 56. Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Vail Bank, Master Sign Program, for Vail Bank signs only (four signs) and with door and tenant signs coming back for approval Sue Railton seconded Motion failed 3-4 vote Jack Hunn, Rhonda Schneiderman, and Sue Railton for approval Henry Vest. Bill e Sargis, Buz Reynolds, and Patti Dixon opposed Bill Sargis motioned to approve Lot 56, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, Vail Bank, Master Sign Program Seconded by Patti Dixon Motion carries by a 4 to 3 vote Bill Sargis, Patti Dixon, Henry Vest, Buz Reynolds for approval Sue Railton, Rhoda Schneiderman, and Jack Hunn opposed OTHER BUSINESS Lot 37. Block I. Wildridge Subdivision Siding Material Change Scott Sherwood requested a change in the siding material Approal was for a 1 by 6 lap and applicant wants to change it to a I by 8 lap. making it a ' inch difference Staff recommends change since it complies with code Commission allowed change With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9 40 PM N r.0 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 15, 1994 Page 10 Respectfully submitted, : SLQ�' �7 �' Sheila Kremski Recording Secretary Comruss B. Sargis S.Railton R. Schnzi A. Reyna P. Dixon