PZC Minutes 101883SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNINV AND ZONING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 18, 1983 - 7:30 P.M.
The special public meeting of the Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers of the
Toon Municipal Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado, by
Ch-irman Bill Pierce.
Planning and Zoning Members present were: Jim Meehan, Mike Blair,
Clint Wat':ins, Pat Cuny and Tom Landuer.
Staff Members present: Dick Kvach, Planning Director; Dick Blodgett,
Town Manager; Plum Street Representatives: Bob Komives, Matt Delich
and Carol Devenir.
Chairman Pierce stated the purpose of this meeting was to discuss and
adopt the Working Goals of the Comprehensive Plan Project and to
review the Avon Stolport report pat together by Plum Street
Consultants.
It was stated that a few things in the Working Goals are already in
the implementation stages such as the recreation and open space.
Chairman Pierce stated that the Working Goals identifies the needs and
desires of the future.
Clint Watkins made the comment he felt there was more enthusiasm on a
centralized public parking facility that should be reflected in the
Working Goals.
It was suggested that the topic of parking be also put in the
Community Role or Community Image Sections as well as the community
Facilities Section.
It was stated that Interstate Bus Service mentioned on page 5 of the
Working Goals should also be put into the Section of page 17
discussing Public Transportation or add to the section a topic
containing Rail and Bus Service.
The types of manufacturing and light i^dustry appropriate for the area
was discussed.
Building clearance needs of ti,e Stolport were discussed.
There was a discussion concerning the future employee housing and that
it might eventually be made into shops for a bigger profit. Mention
was made that the Town Council needs codes and or ordinances to
prevent such from happening.
It was brought to everyones attention that the Avon Town Council would
be working with the Chamber of Commerce concerning the marketing needs
of the area.
A wording change on page 14 of the Goals delete "the most" in the last
sentence and insert "immediate priorities."
A mention was made that the next step in planning after the Working
Goals are adopted would be development of Land Use Alternatives.
A wording change on page 8 number q, change the word "encroachment" to
read "encourage pedestrian and commercial uses such as sidewalk cafes
on the Town Center Mall." Page 10 insert a statement about the Sign
Code or sign regulations affecting the different zoned areas of Town.
Page 9 6a change "low profile" to lower profile."
A discussion concerning a parking facility and how it could play an
important part in attracting people into Town. Possibly a combination
Community Center and Parking Structure.
A wording change page 10 bb change "minimum size building" to
desireable sized". Page 20 number 3 replace it with a statement
saying the annexation should start with the areas that will complete
the Working Goals.
The Working Goals were not adopted. The Commission felt they needed
to see all the change-- within the text first. The Goals would be
considered at the next Planning and Zoning meeting October 27, 1983.
The meeting was recessed at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:44 p.m.
Matt Delich of Plum Strtret Consulta;its reviewed the Avon Stolport
Report. The report was compiled from information furnished by Tim
Mooncy of Rocky Mountain Airways. It gives the impression there will
be much more traffic through the Stolport than before, possibly taking
some traffic off the interstate. It shows the Stolport as being a
central area of the valley which should be looked at carefully by the
Town in the future.
Mr. Delich stated that annexing the Stolport should be seriously
considered.
It was stated that there has not been enough time spent surveying the
possiblities of how to get the increased traffic through Town.
Chairman Pierce stated the sign Code would be discussed at the October
27, P & Z meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was then adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
By.
----Jenny--ge 1, lZecording Secretary
int Watkins, Secretary
Date Approved:;d/,�