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PZC Minutes 121583RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 15, 1983, 6:00 PM The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was held on December 15, 1983, at 6:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon Municipal Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Pierce. Members Present: Clint Watkins, Bill Pierce, Mike Blair, Pat Cuny Members Absent: Jerry Davis, Tom Landauer, Jim Meehan Staff Present: Jim Lamont, Planning Director, Maggie Lach, Recording Secrc;tary Reading and Approval of P & Z Minutes of 12/1/83 Regular Meeting: Clint Watkins moved to approve the minutes of the December 1, 1983 meeting with the changes as noted. Mike Blair seconded the motion. Motion approved and passed unanimously. Bill Pierce clarified the second page of the minutes noting that he wished to include a fourth point and clarified the third point. ". . .is leading to an intensity of development outside of the downtown area". Fourth point: This property presents a unique opportunity for public access to the river. Pierce distributed a letter submitted by Mayor Nottingham regarding Planning and Zoning attendance. Past business discussed was letter composed by Clint Watkins regarding the Sandstone Creek Club. Pierce, Blair and Cuny all felt that the letter written was exceptional. Goal Statements Lamont described his meeting of December 8, 1983 with Mr. Komives of Plum Street. The planning study that was outlined was not appropriate at this time; dealt with entire valley floor and worked its way inward. Need to reverse process and start with Town Center. Komives is willing to step back from original contract terms and renegotiate and rediscuss the planning steps. Komives felt that the most positive contribution would be land use documents. Record shows that Tom Landauer arrived for the meeting at approximately 6:40 PM. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the Goal Statements. Lamont suggested that work sessions with Plannijig and Zoning members start in January to identify prob- lems with the Goal Statements. Town Council also invited to participate and then bring ideas and possible alternatives to the general public. Lamont also suggested that restructuring of the ordinances would enhance the Master Plan. The Plan and supporting ordinances should put the burden on the designers, architects and planners to solve the site problems. Discussion followed re- garding scheduling of work sessions with Planning and Zoning members. January 5, 1984 would be the first session of the Master Plan. December 15, 1983 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Annexation Policy Lengthy discussion followed regarding annexation policies and how they might relate to the Town of Avon and surrounding properties. Included was the City of Gunnison Planning and Zoning Bylaws for Planning and Zoning members for review. Members concluded that annexation policies would be discussed further at the regular meeting of January 12, 1984. Heritage Cablevision, Lot 37, Block 1, B.S., Unit 3, S.R.U. Continuation of last regular meeting of December 1, 1983 regarding Section 17.20.020, Town of Avon Ordinance. Gene Larson, applicant, presented alternative to parking problem by allowing his employees to drive the service vehicles home in the evening, thus minimizino the need for more parking spaces. The applicant presented a revised parking plan for the property which satisfied the provisions of the criteria and findings in the Zoning Code. The property owner submitted a letter of agreement on the parking plan. Clint Watkins moved to approve the applicant's request. Tom Landauer amended motion to include that parking situation he monitored for 2 months. Watkins amended motion. Pat Cuny seconded motion. Motion Passed unanimously. City Market Sian„ Lot 67 & 68, Block 2, B.S. Continuation of last regular meeting of December 1, 1983. Jim Lamont presented applicant's request which dropped the request for a roof- top sign. Applicar� resubmitted a request for a free-standing sign.. Sian Code requires that sign be no higher than 18 feet or highest point of building. The sign submitted is 22 feet or a 5 foot variance. The size of the sign is 92 S.F. and the allowable is 98.74 S.F. for the entire site. The applicant stated that the sign would be similar to a typical interstate gas statien sign regarding height and illumination. The applicant felt that a hardship was involved because there is no clear visibility of his major market segments. Pat Cuny felt that a precedent was being set and that the sign would not aesthetically benefit the Town. Gary Fritzler, the applicant, felt '.hat the sign would increase traffic and enhance other businesses within the Town. A.J. Wells, Council member and audience participant, felt that the Present signage was insufficient. The City Market Sion on the building looks like part of the building. Wells felt that aesthetics would be improved by new sign. Wells also mentioned that economics come into play; City Market being the largest retailer in town. City Market has to compete with Safeway. Cuny and Pierre agreed that they found the S.F. of the sian offensive. Clint Watkins felt that a hardship was being dealt with by City Market and that it was a small variance to deal with. Watkins mentioned that City Market is situated below the interstate and that the new signage will attract more people into town off of the interstate. December 15, 1983 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 City Market Sign, Lot 67 & 68, Block 2, B.S., Con't. Tom Landauer agreed with point. The applicant expalined that the sign is made of durable plastic material, will be interior lighted, and thet if ti should beomce damaged, it will be replaced. Pierce again commented that Commission is setting dangerous precedent, giving too much lee -way on interpretation of height as well as permitting the existing wall sign to be "grandfathered", thus granting 70% variance over allowable of ordinance, or granting 162 S.F. Town Manager also defended the applicant's request. Lengthy discussion fcllowed regarding sign and precedent that may be being set. Clint Watkins moved to approve the City Market request for a variance in the Sign Code footage for their signage on Lot 67 and 68, Block 2, Benchmark Sub- division based upon the specific findings that there is an existing variance in the number of S.F. of signage on the lots now and that that condition be considered to be "grandfathered" in that the changes that are being approved are considered to be minor from the number of S.F. signage that is there now; that there is an undue hardship involved; Commission approve this sign to be 92 S.F. free-standing sign; that the existing free-standing sign be removed; that the new sign be 22 feet above ground; that the wall sign to be retained on the side of the building be repainted the same color of the building and that it may be back -lighted at night. Pat Cuny amended motion to say that the lights will be turned off after business hours. Watkins amended motion. Mike Blair seconded. Pierce and Cuny opposed motion. Motion carried. Wildwood Resort Development Sign, Lot. 5, Block 1, B.S., Temporary Sign Continuation of last regular meeting of December 1, 1983. Lamont introduced applicant's request. Code allows 16 S.F. Lamont explained the sign's deviation from the code. A lengthy discussion followed as to size of sign, verbage, and ordinance. Development sign language was included in the discussion. The applicant requested a development sign which required a variance for copy and size. Larry Kumpost,representative for applicant, stated that the sign will identify one whole project. Mike Blair stated that he would have to abstain from voting due to the fact that he has an interest in the project. Watkins moved to Cuny seconded. Blair abstained. Motion carried. Nora approve the 24 risti S.F. sign for 1 year. Applicant, Gene Walker, explained that the exterior air shaft would look exactly like the Las Mananitas air duct, and that everything would match the exterior of the building. Cuny motioned to approve the application. Landauer seconded. Motion carried unanimously. December 15, 1983 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 White Annexation, 3.5735 Acres Continuation of last regular meeting of December 1, 1983. Lamont presented a technical problem. He stated that there is an unclaimed strip of land between the White property and the Town boundaries; runs down northern side of the river. Currently investigating ownership for contiguity. Several members of the Town Council were presert for the December 15, 1983 Planning and Zoning Meeting: Al Connell, A.J. Wells, and Larry Kumpost. The Planning Commission addressed its concerns for acquisition of the property to these members. Council mentioned that Town may not be able to afford the land. Better solution may be to look for open space in the annexation process znd dedicate that for Town use. Pierce believed that a continuous strip of development along Highway 6 would be unacceptable and that open space would be the best use of the land along the river; not compatible with goals as part of Master flan buffers. Cuny mentioned that Town Council should negotiate with the 'Whites to see what they can get. Lengthy discussion followed regarding future development, annexation, and types of businesses. Bus Advertising Sign, H The sign is in good tas Cuny motioned to accept Landauer abstained due Blair seconded. Passed unanimously. Wall Restaurant to and professionally done. application. to conflict of interest. Town of Avon Stairway Addition Bill Pierce turned chair over to Mike Blair due to Pierce having involvement in architectural work on revision of Municipal Building. Pierce explained that an addition to the Municipal Building, which is an out- side stairway, will be placed on the west side of the building to Provide access to the upper storage area. Stair will match rest of building and will be wrapped in redwood. Cuny motioned to accept application. Landauer seconded. Pierce abstained. Passed unanimously. New Business Jim Lamont mentioned that office regarding a reques conduct noise tests, but of this until noise tests Lamont suggested that the in the form of a letter t The helicopter pad would a letter was submitted to the County Commissioner's t for helicopter service. The applicant was asked to refused. County staff did not want to recommend approval were conducted. Planning and Zoning Commission take the same position o the County Commission. be located east of Stolport parking lot. December 15, 1983 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 New Business, Con't. Cuny motioned to have Lamont send letter to County Commission to ask that noise level test be done before any action is taken. Landauer seconded. Larry Kumpost mentioned that safety and flight path should be considered. Cuny amended motion L, include those points. Landauer seconded. Passed unanimously. Further discussion followed concerning the for sale signs posted on Lots 29 - 32 by Coldwell Banker. Lamont mentioned that it was being dealt with. Watkins mentioned color of triplex on Nottingham Road. He believed it was Lot 43. A rusty steampipe on the Wolf Warehouse was also mentioned as it is discoloring the building. There being no further business, Pat Cuny moved to adjourn " Tom Landauer seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM espectfully Su fitted, Plarga t M. Lach Recording Secretary COMMISSION APPROVAL: DATE: Wm. Pierce r Mike Blair 1 Pat Cuny Jerry Davis T. Landauer_" J. Meehan _ C. Watkins%