PZC Minutes 081183RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNI14G & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 11, 1983, 7:30 P.M.
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning & Zoning Commission was
called to order on August 11, 1983, at 7:37 P.M., in the Town Council
Chambers of the Avon [Municipal Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado, by Acting Chairman Mike Blair.
Members present: Mike Blair, Tommy Landauer, Jim Meehan, Clint
Watkins, Bob Zeeb.
Staff present: Dick Kvach/Planning Director, Renee' Flader/Recording
Secretary.
Reading & Approval of P & Z Minutes of July 28. 1983:
This item was postpone until the last item on the Agenda.
Palisades -at Beaver -Creek, Lot 2, Block 5, Wildridge Subdivision,
Sils.-Development Plan & Design Review:
Dick Kvach explained the applicant is requesting approval of the site
plan and design of six townhouse units on Lot 2, Block 5, Wildridge
Subdivision. He explained that cedar shingles and cedar shakes will be
used for the roofing and exterior siding materials. The exterior rail-
ing will also be constructed of cedar. There will be 12 parking spaces
which will be f exterior and 6 covered. Staff recommended approval
of the site plan subject to (1) the surface of the driveway be a mini-
mum of 24 feet wide, (2) the developer consider adding 2 or 3 addition-
al parking spaces for guests, (3) the site plan show the location of
the trash dumpster and enclosure, (4) if a letter of credit is used
to guarantee completion of any items, it shall be structured so that
the Town of Avon shall have the right to obtain the money to complete
the uncompleted items after giving the developer notice as required by
law to complete said items.
John Jackson, applicant, stated the roofing material is cedar shakes,
and the exterior siding material is cedar shiplap siding, diagonal on
the ends and horizontal on the front and rear.
At this time Dick Kvach read a letter from Chairman Bill Pierce
who was absent from this meeting. Dick stated that Bill had reviewed
the plans and had submitted a letter which he would like the Board
to consider his comments, which are (1) the architectural design
lacks imagination and inurization to its surrounding environment,
(2) the project is too repetitive; a project this type will cause
Wildridge andlWildwood to be developed in a manner that is contrary
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to quality development.
The Board was in agreement with rill's letter.
Mr. Jackson commented on Bill's letter by stating he did not feel this
project was anymore repetitive than what's in Wildridge presently. He
commented that the lots for this proposed development are relatively
tight, thus not offering alot of space to build on. He explained that
the units are designed to fit into the slope of the lot as they're set
and they also give the owners and occupants maximum advantage of the
views in both directions. He stated the structures would be natural
wood stain with the trim being stained slightly darker.
The Commission asked if there were color renderings to which Mr.
Jackson replied there were not.
Acting Chairman Mike Blair inquired if Mr. Jackson was planning to
revegetate the entire lot or to keep the disturbed area to a minimum,
to which Mr. Jackson replied that he planned to maintain the disturbed
area. Mr. Jackson stated that they planned to use low -maintenance
native grasses to finish out the disturbed area and cottonwood and
Ponderosa_'ine trees would be used also.
Bob Zeeb stated that he felt the proposed structures should be broken
up with stucco instead of so much wood for the appearance, and also
because of longer durability. Jim Meehan agreed with Bob saying that
stucco facilitates the accent.
After further discussion, Acting Chairman Mike Blair stated that this
item wiuld be considered as a conceptual review and advised the appli-
cant to consider the comments of the Board. This item will be
considered as a site plan at the next regular meeting on 08/25/83.
Lot 10, Block 5, Wildridga Subdivisiop.t___Qonceptual_Rview:
Dick Kvach introduced the concept plan, submitted by Thomas Bourke, and
explained the proposal to develop ten townhouse units which will be 3
stories tall on the south side and 2 stories on the north side. The
north side, which is the rear, will be the side visible from the
adjoining roadway. Dick stated that the north side is relatively plain
and nondescript, and recommended that this side be redesigned to pro-
vide a facade more in keeping with the mountain design style and also
so that it adds to the interest of the view of the passing motorist.
He explained that the site plan layout is generally acceptable, but
he pointed out several areas of concern which !',could be addressed on
the final site plan. These areas were: (l) No driveway grade should
exceed 10%. (2) The developer should consider 3 additional parking
spaces for guest parking. (3) Snow storage areas should be
designated.
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Dick also presented a letter from Chairman Bill Pierce who was absent
from this meeting. After reviewing the plans, Bill submitted a letter
for the Board to consider his comments, which are (1) the project l-cks
any serious consideration of site topography, (2) vehicular access
to this project may be difficult during the winter, (3) landscaping
is inadequate, (4) the architectural design lacks imagination and is
too repetitive, (5) projects of this type would cause Wildridge and
Wildwood to develop in a manner contrary to quality development.
Jovan Barzelatto, architect for the design, was present for discus-
sion and stated that no landscaping plan has been drawn yet, although
some study has been done. He informed the Board that this is manufact-
ured housing made from a standard plan. He stated the roofing material
will be asphalt shingles.
Mike Blair stated that a different type of shingle with more texture
would be more preferable there because of the visibility.
Mr. Barzelatto informed the Board that the deck railings are tubular.
After further discussion, [dike Blair informed Mr. Barzelatto that he
should consider the comments of the Board, which are (1) that a
different type roof material be used, (2) that the chimney cover be
stucco , and (3) that additional trim be added to the wood siding on
the north side of the building for the appearance.
Mike Blair also informed the applicant that the Board was willing and
did not state any objection to consider the building design separately
from the site plan and reminded Mr. Barzelatto that this is being
considered only as a conceptual review.
Mr. Barzelatto inquired if the manufacturer could proceed with setting
the structure up and if so, to what extent. The Board advised him
strongly against advising the manufacturer to proceed with anything
at this point.
This item will be considered at the next regular meeting on 08/25/83.
Avon Center, Lot A. Blo&k 2. Benchmark Subdivision, Entrance Moditi-
cations s Parking Lot Revisions•
Dick Kvach informed the Board that this item, which was tabled at the
request of the applicant at the 07/28/83 meeting, is to be discussed
at the next regular meeting.
Clint Watkins moved that this item be postponed until the next regular
meeting. Motion was seconded by Bob Zeeb and passed unanimously.
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&sditional Item:
Town of Avon. Entrysign, Tract C. Benchmark Subdivision.:
Dick Kvach informed the Board that he was not aware of this item and
therefore, could not introduce the request of the Town of Avon.
Acting Chairman Mike Blair asked the Board if they wanted to consider
this item since no standard procedure was followed and the deadline
was not met. The Board agreed to consider the request.
Norm Wood, Town Engineer, presented the request of the Town of Avon
for an entrysign on the north side Interstate 70 which is presently
the Benchmark sign. He presented the Board with a drawing showing the
color and appearance of the proposed sign, which is the logo adopted
by the Town. This particular sign will be fabricated from Plexiglass
and lights will be lit from the inside. The colors will be two-tone,
light blue and dark blue. The letters rill stand out from the design.
After short discussion, Bob Zeeb moved to approve the sign as presented
by Norm Wood. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and was passed
unanimously.
At this time Acting Chairman Mike Blair suggested that staff suggest
to John Jackson (applicant of Lot 2, Block 5, ',Iildridge Subdivision,
Palisades at Beaver Creek) a name change for this project.
Reading & Approval of P & Z Minutes of 07/28/83:
Changes/Additions: Avon Center, Estrange Modifi ations & perking
Lot Revisions: Clint Watkins pointer, out that the minutes should
state that the Board was pleased Avon Center was proposing to revise
the parking and modify the entrance and were generally in favor of
taking action. '
,Qg,7 _r_ehensiY-e—Plan:
Clint Watkins stated that he was very unhappy to see a 30-45 minute
discussion on Plum Street Associates to come out in 3 sentences, and
felt they weren't adequate.
Dick Kvach informed Clint that the purpose of minutes is to highlight
discussions in order to give people a general idea of what went on.
Clint suggested that this particular item be lengti.ened considerably.
Tommy Landauer agreed with Dick and inquired as to what Clint was
looking for.
At this time Jim Meehan explained that if a problem should occur, he
agrees with Clint. Fie felt the minutes on this item should show more
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detail. He stated that in the event Plum Street does not perform
the way they should have performed as stated in the beginning, that
these discussions should hold more detailed minutes. Jim aleo stated
that the Board is already in a position where they have expressed
disappointment over Plum Street's performance and they haven't begun
to perform yet.
The Board was in general agreement that the discussion held on Plum
Street should be lengthened.
Clint Watkins moved to continue the consideration of the 07/28/83
Minutes until the next meeting so that the Board can look at the addi-
tions to them. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and was passed
unanimously.
Other Business:
Comprehensive Plan Meeting:
Dick Kvach informed the Board the next public meeting was scheduled
for 08/16/83 at 7:30 P.M. and there were 3 items on the Agenda, which
were: (1) General open Discussion which would be for input.
(2) Goals and Objectives, which were provided in the Board's packets.
Dick advised the Foard to review these and check the appropriate
agree/disagree box and add any comments. (3) Discussion on the begin-
ning of the design option/Town Design Guidelines, which wuold be for
general discussion.
Dick also informed the Board that part of Plum Street's program for
8/16/83 is that they (Plum Street) have an office at Ski & Shore for
a workshop type storefront activity where anyone interested can talk
with them from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Dick informed the Board that a luncheon with the Town Council, P & Z,
and Plum Street will be held at the Hole in the Wall at 12:00 noon,
8/16/83.
Parking and Loading Requirements:
Discussion was held on the Parking and Loading Requirements beginning
on page 18, upto page 19. Several changes were made throughout the
section. Discussion will continue at the next regular meeting.
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With no further business to discuss, Bob Zeeb moved that this meeting
be adjourned. :lotion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and was passed
unanimously. This meeting was adjourned at 9:28 P.M., August 11, 1983.
Respectfully Submitted,
Renee' Flader
Recording Secretary
Planning & Zoning Commission
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