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PZC Minutes 092983RECORD OF AVON PLANNING AND SEPTEMBER 29, PROCEEDINGS ZONING COMMISSION 1983, 7:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the Avon Planning & Zoning Commission was called to order on 09/15/83, at 7:41 P.M., in the Town Council Chambers of the Avon [Municipal Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado, by Chairman Bill Pierce. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Mike Blair, Jerry Davis, Tommy Landauer, Bill Pierce, Clint Watkins. Staff present: Dick Kvach/Planning Director, Norm Wood/Town Engi- neer, Dick Blodgett/Town Manager, Renee' Flader/Recording Secretary. Plum Street Professional Associates: Bob Komives, Jim Wood. READING AND APPROVAL OF P_.6_Z MINDTES OF 09/15/83 MEETING was postponed until later in the meeting. . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GOALS BE ORT DISCUSSION was postponed until later in the meeting. DAY CARE CENTER, AVON CENTER, SPECIAL REVIEW USE, LOT A. BLOCK -2, BENCHMARK SUBDIVISION Dick Kvach introduced the request of the applicant. Proper notices had been mailed to the surrounding land owners and that there was no response. He explained that the applicant, Hodamar Partnership, has requested approval for a Special Review Use for a preschool/day care center to be located in the Avon Center. The playground area will be located on Lot 56, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision. The owner of Lot 56 has agreed to allow the playground area on his lot. Dick stated that a preschool/day care center at this location would be compatible with other tourist oriented uses. The applicant needs to demonstrate how they will handle the problem with the congestion. Staff recommended approval of the request subject to: (1) That the final design and location of the playground be approved by the P & Z, (2) that an adequate plan be submitted showing how the drop-off and pick-ups will be handled without using the bus turna- round or adding to the existing congestion around the post office parking area. Concern was expressed by the audience regarding the location of the playground being in view of the passing motorists on Avon. -1- Dill Pierce commer- ad that after Lot 56 startv-,being developed, ttie playground will di -appear. Clint Watkins stated that when notice was mailed to the surrounding land owners, he felt that the other businesses in the building should have been notified. Dennis Cole stated that the owner's association did receive notice and as members of that association, notification was passed on to them. Bill Pierce called for motion. Clint Watkins moved to approve the Special Review Use, Preschool/Day Care Center on Lot A, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision in the Avon Center building with the provision that the location of the playground area is not being approved. Notion was seconded by Jerry Davis and stated that there is consid- eration of how far the kids will have to go to get to the playground,. I -lotion was passed with no nay votes. ---------------- NEYERS RANCH (COTTONWOOD PAVILION), SALES OFFICE, SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW Dic% Kvach introduced the request of Jim Norter, representing Avon Ranch Company, that approval be granted for the site plan and design for a temporary sales pavilion on the property known as Cottonwood. The sales pavilion will contain a model unit and office area. The exterior materials are to be stucco and redwood siding and trans- lucent fiberglass type pavilion roof. This structure will be used as a sales office through the construction of the first phase of the project and will be removed prior to the start of the second phase. Staff recommended approval subject to: (1) The driveway be minimum of 20 feet wide and be paved with asphalt or concrete. (2) The applicant meet all Colorado Highway Department requirements for a commercial driveway entrance. (3) The Avon Municipal Code requires that the property be prelimi- nary platted prior to any presales of condominium units. The proposed structure will be approximately 113' long by 48' wide. Maurice Fisher, representing Jim Norter, stated that the existing driveway access will be used and that it will remain a gravel drive because it is a temporary sales pavilion. Bill Pierce asked if anyone will be living in the pavilion. Maurice Fisher stated there would not. be. Bill Pierce pointed out that the Commission should keep in mind that the operation of the facility cannot go into existence until all proper approvals through the Town of Avon have been obtained. Bill Pierce called for motion. Clint Watkins moved to approve the site plan and design review for the Sales Pavilion for the Cotton- wood project known as Meyers Ranch, with the provisions that the driveway be minimum of 20' wide, that it can be gravel,that the -2- l• 0 applicant also con -";,y with the Colorado 1;igliwp,Department require- ments for a commer,_�al driveway entrance, tha, the applicant comply with Avon Municipal Coda which requires that the property be pre- liminary platted prior to any presales of condominium units, and that it be approved for two (2) years, and if it will be longer than 2 years, they would have to come back to the P & Z for an extension. Motion was seconded by Mike Blair and was passed with no nay votes. Dick Kvach introduced the request of the applicant and explained that the signage greatly exceeds the square footage. He stated that the pr -)gram for allocation of signage to new businesses or changes in existing businesses is inadequate, and the present management of the Christie Lodge building is not in agreement with the program pro- posed. Jim Comerford, applicant, was present for discussion. Jerry Davis asked what color the letters would be. Jim Comerford stated that the sign will be redwood and the letters will be an acrylic green color. Mike Blair suggested the applicant obtain some examples of other signage programs in the town. Bill Pierce called for a motion. Clint Watkins moved to table the revised Comprehensive Signage Program for Christie Lodge, Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision, until they come back with a new program. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and was passed with no nay votes. DAY CARE CENTER, LOT 23, BLOCK 1, BEVCHMARK SUBDIVISION, SPECIAL REVIEW USE Dick Kvach introduced the request of the applicant and stated that conditions 1, 2 and 3 of the staff report may have been met by the material handed out at the meeting. Dick indicated that proper notice had been given. Dave Helmer, representing the applicant, explained that 3,500 square feet would be instruct area and 1,500 square feet would be indoor playground. Bill Pierce stated that the parking spaces is a problem. The spaces are difficult to get out of and people dropping off or picking up theix kids will have to back out onto Metcalf Road. The Commission was in agreement with this. -3- Clint Watkins statr"Isthat the use of it as a dr -j care center was in agreement by the Commission, but not the si _ plan. Jerry Davis stated there needs to be 4 parking spaces reserved for people to drop-off/pickup their children. A suggestion was made that part of the orad ditch in Nottingham Road could be covered S and 3 additional loading spaces provided. Jerry Davis moved to conditionally approve the special use request of Mr. R. C. Jones, that a day care center be allowed in the Wolff Warehouse subject to: (1) That an appropriate drop-off be developed along Nottingham Road containing no less than 3 parking spaces with the proper radiuses. (2) Four (4) spaces be reserved in the present parking lot for drop-off. (3) That a fence design be sub- mitted. Final approval will not be made until these conditions have been satisfied. The Site Plan is to come back for approval. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and was passed with no nay votes. COMPREHENSIUPLAN-GDALS--EEPORT DISCUSSIQN Bob Komives and Jim Wood of Plum Street Professional Associates were present for discussion of the Working Goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Bill Pierce commented that he would like the Community Role and 40 Land Use discussion to reflect that the people would like to create a diverse community, one that it is not totally based on tourism. Avon cannot compete with Vail and Beaver Creek, it should be com- patible with them. Ile stated that there should be a greater emphasis placed on why Avon should be the business and office center of the community and to elaborate on promoting Avon as a transportation hub. Avon is not necessarily an auto oriented community, perhaps more than Beaver Creek and the area east of Avon is more so than the area to the west. A tourist information center is needed. Avon does not want to encourage physical separation from the surround- ings. Dowd Junction could be the eastern entryway and to the west, outside of the study area, the entryway could be the scenic pull -off. These are natural entries which could be used. Nottingham Park is a big asset, and Avon should look very carefully at the uses to be put in the park, which would promote the park. The Eagle River is also a big asset. Something should be used to get people to it. The railroad crossing at Sunridge needs to be made available, thus reducing traffic on Avon Road and improving the traffic circulation throughout the town. -4- 00 Everyone must prove a parking. If the need de .lops for a parking garage, it could be financed by private funds that might eliminate private parking needs. The trailer parks should not be ignored. Avon should look at the 40 desirability of them in the plan area. Bob Komives suggested that they make the revisions to the 4lorking Goals and come back October 18, 1983, for further discussion. The Commission was in agreement of this meeting date. BENCHMARK MOBILE HOMO PARK. SPACE # 11. LOT 1, BLOCK 2, BENCHMARK SUBDIVISION Dick Kvach introduced the request of the applicant, Roger Schnelle, that he be allowed to construct an 8' X 12' storage shed. It will be constructed of plywood, painted brown. He stated that concurrance has been obtained from the manager of the park. After brief discussion Tommy Landauer moved to approve the storage shed for Space # 11, Benchmark Trailer Park, Lot 1, Block 2, Bench- mark Subdivision, as presented. Motion was seconded by Jerry Davis and was passed with no nay votes. TROXEL WAREHOUSES LANDSCAPE PLAY, LOT 13 BLOCK 1, BENCHMARK SUB- DIVISION Dick kvach introduced the request of the applicant, Keith Troxel, and explained that the area in consideration was originally approved to be landscaped with grass, shrubs and trees. The owner is request- ing to asphalt the area instead. He stated that most grass and landscaped areas are around the perimeter of the project and the area is faily significant in function in that it tends to break up a large area of asphalt and buildings. Staff recommended that this area remain a landscaped area and not be asphalted. After short discussion Tommy Landauer moved to deny the request of the applicant. Motion was seconded by Clint Watkins and was passed with Jerry Davis opposing. LOG CABIN AND OUTSIDE STOKE AREA NOTTINGHAM PARK TRACT G, BLOCK 2, BEP]CHMARK SUBDIVISION Bill Pierce abstained from this request due a possible conflict of of interest. Dick Kvach introduced the request of the applicant, the Town of Avon, and explained that the town has submitted three alternate proposals for the log cabin for the P & Z to review and select one. He stated that they are also proposing to put a 6' stockade fence around an area to be used for outside storage at the east end of the -5- r-, parking lot. Norm Wood, Town Engineer, explained that the uses proposed are pri- marily an office for the Parks Foreman, a recreation office, and a warming room for the ice skaters during the winter. Mike Blair asked if there were going to be public restrooms provided • and Norm Wood explained that there would be one restroom in the cabin but that it would be semi-public as an attendant would be in the cabin and the access would be controlled. • Mike Blair asked if this is going to be temporary or permanent. Norm Wood explained that it would be a permanent installation. • Clint Watkins moved to approve the location and fencing materials of the Log Cabin and Outside Storage Area, Nottingham Park, Tract G, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Jerry Davis and was passed with no nay votes. REVISED ZONING CODE Dick Kvach explained that the Council has referred the revised Zoning Code to the P & Z for review and at the next meeting there will be discussion on it. ---------------- OTHER BUSINESS Dick Kvach informed the Commission that the Town Council passed a resolution changing the P & Z meeting times from 7:30 P.M., to 6:00 P.M. READING AND APPROVAL OF P & Z MINUTES OF 09/15/83 Page 5, fourth paragraph, fourth line should read "...four (4) juni- pers planted on the back side of the sign..." Clint Watkins moved to approve the P & Z Minutes of the 09/15/83 meeting with addition above. Motion was seconded by Tommy Landauer and was passed with no nay votes. With no further business to discuss, Tommy Landauer moved to adjourn the meeting of 09/29/83. Motion was seconded by Jerry Davis and was passed with no nay votes. Meeting was adjourned at 12:20 A.M., 09/30/83. Respectfully Submitted, Renee' Flader Recording Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission Approved 11983. Clint Watkins Secretary Planning & Zoning Commission