PZC Minutes 042684RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 26, 1984
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was held on
April 26, 1984 at 6:35 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: Mike Blair, Clint Watkins, Pat Cuny, Bill Pierce
Members Absent: Jim Meehan, Jerry Davis, Tom Landauer
Staff Present: Jim Lamont, Planning Director - Norm Wood, Director of Public
Works - Maggie Lach, Recording Secretary
Sign Code
Sign Code sections addressed and discussed at the meeting were: Projecting and
Hanging Signs. There was discussion from previous meeting with an attempt to
summarize sign usage and placement on buildings within the Town.
Record shows that Tom Landauer arrived for the meeting at approximately 6:45 PM
and Jerry Davis arrived at approximately 6:55 PM
Reading and Approval of P & Z Minutes of 4/12/84 Regular Meeting
Watkins motioned to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1984 regular meeting as
presented.
Davis seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
Balas Townhomes - Greenhouse Addition - Lot 6, Block 1, B.S. - Units A, C, F, & H -
Enclose Porch North Side, Unit B
Pierce stated that there was a letter from the manager of Balas Townhomes, Bill
Nolan, from the Board of Directors giving approval for the addition on Unit B.
Wood presented the drawings showing the proposed installation of the greenhouse.
Wood stated that this was the same type of addition as previously approved for
Unit D and that there was approval for enclosing a porch on the north side pre-
viously. Wood went on to say that the conditions attached to the earlier approval
were that any future greenhouse be the same and that approval of the condo
association be obtained prior to issuing a building permit. That letter was
presented with application.
The Commission discussed and reviewed the drawings submitted.
Wood explained that the greenhouse would enclose the existing deck.
Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
April 26, 1984
Page 2 of 6
Balas Townhomes - Greenhouse Addition - Lot 6, Block 1, B.S. - Units A, C, F, & H -
Enclose Porch North Side, Unit B - Con't.
Davis stated that he had no objection to enclosure if it was done in a tasteful
manner and was consistent with previously approved addition. He felt that minor
changes in a homeowner's building to improve their living space that didn't
distract from the building was fine.
Landauer motioned to approve the Balas Townhomes greenhouse addition to Lot 6,
Block 1, Benchmark Subdivision.
Davis seconded.
Passed unanimously
Benchmark Villa a Mobile Home Park - Lot 1, Block 2, B.S. - Re lace Roof
Wood state tat t e roo replacement was or an o ice trai er ocate at the
entrance to the Mobile Home Park and the roof currently is a white asphalt shingle
roof. Explained that applicant was requesting replacement of shingle roof with
a white metal roof, which is in keeping with the construction of the buildings in
the general area.
Watkins motioned to approve the metal roof for Lot 1, Block 2, Benchmark Subdivision
for the mobile home office. trailer.
Cuny seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Maron-Erickson Duplex - Lo'. 70A, Block 1, B.S. - Con't. from 3/29/84 P & Z
Meeting - Desi n Review
Wood presented rawings and stated that they were complete. Elevations and
materials to be used were also submitted along with color rendering. Wood noted
that the type of retaining wall was not shown on the drawings and that there were
some minor problems on the grading plan, but nothing that couldn't be worked out
before issuance of building permit.
Pierce questioned applicant, Tom Maron of Maron & Associates as to the type of
retaining wall that would be built.
Maron answered that it would be 6 x 6 timber,
Pierce asked applicant if he would consider grading to the easement of lot, stating
that it would not be required by the Town, but that it would dress -up the proposed
duplex lot and enhance his project.
Maron answered that it was a good possibility.
Applicant did not have an accurate submittal of the colors to be used for the
project, but agreed to present color chips to be used for the duplex before final
approval.
Cuny motioned to approve the Maron-Erickson duplex as proposed with the condition
that the applicant provide the color chips for the duplex for Staff comparison
with color photograph of similar project as submitted with application.
Landauer seconded.
Watkins abstained due to a conflict of interest.
Motion passed.
e 7
Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
April 26, 1984
Page 3 of 6
City Market Greenhouse Addition - Lots 67 & 68, Block 2, B.S.
Wood stated that the garden center proposed for City Market was very similar to
that previously approved for Planters of Vail in the same location. Explained
that previous approval for Planters of Vail was for a 5 year period as long as
the structure was not deviated from. Wood noted the following deviations in the
City Market application: 1) Main entrance to facility had been revised from
south side to west side which coincides with the front of the store; 2) The
proposed fence around the facility was previously a 6 foot cedar fence and the
proposed fence now is a 6 foot chain link; 3) The covered structure was in-
creased in size from 24' x 60' to 36' x 72' and was previously located at the
edge of the fence; 4) Approved structure before was constructed of redwood and
covered with an 8 mil reinforced poly; the proposed structure now calls for a
4 mil plastic covering; 5) The difference in roof design on covered structure
previously was straight shed -type roof with a 1/6 roof pitch and current roof
line is a gable type with a 1/9 pitch. Wood stated that there is a problem with
drainage in that structure is against the building and the drainage is trapped
at the building and questioned the durability of the roof covering.
David Mack, architect for City Market office of Grand Junction, stated that they
were willing to change the chain link fence to cedar, but wanted to keep the
building the size that was presented because the flower department preferred
that size. Mack stated that the covering of the structure will be changed to
8 mil reinforced poly and they will move the temporary structure 4 feet away
from the building. They do want to keep the pitch of the roof the same because
of the larger size of the structure.
Wood stated there would be no change in the parking area.
Cuny questioned when the structure would be put up and when it would come down.
Davis questioned if City Market was asking for similar approval as Planters of
Vail regarding approval for 5 years.
Blair stated that possibly this was amendment to the second year of the 5 year
approval that was given to Planters of Vail.
Davis stated that if they have the same structural plan next year, they won't
have to come before the Commission for approval and if they do change the plan,
they will have to reapply to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Lamont stated that was correct, but needed clarification as to dates when
structure was to be put up and to be taken down.
Wood questioned applicant if May 1 was acceptable for construction of greenhouse
structure and October 31 as date to take down structure.
Applicant agreed with those dates.
Pierce stated that these dates should apply to the remaining years on the approval.
Watkins motioned to approve the City Market garden center on Lots 67 and 68, Block
2, Benchmark Subdivision with the provision that the fence be made of cedar not to
exceed 6 feet in height; that the plastic material be 8 mil; that the structure
be moved 4 feet away from the existing building; including an additional entrance
be added to the south side of the fence; that the construction start no earlier
than May 1 and that it be removed no later than October 31 and approval granted
for 4 years.
Landauer seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
April 26, 1984
Page 4 of 6
Nottingham Park Restrooms - Tract G. Block 2. B.S.
Pierce stepped down from discussion due to a conflict of interest.
Vice Chairman Blair presided over Nottingham Park Restrooms discussion.
Wood presented the drawings and stated that the proposed location is in the
northeast corner of Nottingham Park and will provide service for a major part
of the park. The design of the building is an attempt to coordinate design with
the log cabin and Municipal Building. The proposed material for the restrooms
is redwood which is presently on Municipal Building; roof material will be cedar
shingles. Wood reiterated that with this combination, the idea is to coordinate
the Municipal Building, log cabin and restrooms in the park area. The outside
entrance is 4 feet wide to control the entrance and heat loss in winter.
Blair questioned architect of project, Bill Pierce of Intratect, as to why there
was only one door when it may become congested.
Pierce stated that one door was used to minimize size and cost of building.
Davis felt that this could be a potential problem when there was heavy use and
activity in the park.
Landauer felt that cedar siding would work better due to weathering factor and
blending in with other buildings in the area.
Wood stated that the redwood would add a more finished design to the project.
Cuny motioned to approve the Nottingham Park restrooms as proposed in the drawings
with the addition of the interior doors for the stalls which were not on the
drawing.
Watkins seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Lod a at Avon, Phase I, Lots 57-60, Block 2, B.S. - Conce tual Review
Pierce steppe own from discussion due to a con ict of interest.
Vice Chairman Blair presided over Lodge at Avon discussion.
Bill Pierce, applicant, stated that zoning for this parcel is TC and is zoned
for 70 units. It will be a multi -phase project and the first phase will be in
the upper northeast corner of the parcel along Benchmark Road. The first phase
will contain 31 condominium units and is intended to be operated as a hotel -
condominium project. The first phase contains 13,500 S.F. of commercial space
on the first floor. Pierce also stated that the first phase will have surface
parking that runs along the south property line adjacent to the railroad tracks;
later phases will require that this surface parking become a parking structure
that runs along the entire south end of the parcel, but because of the grading
of the parcel, it will be 3 stories at east end, 2 stories at center, and 1 story
at far west end. Access road off of Avon Road will be handled by developers and
Highway Department for improvements. Pierce explained that this phased project
will have 3 and 4 stories and each unit will have lock -off capacity. The developer
feels this is necessary to make the project work. The smallest unit is 1,011 S.F.
and the most common unit is 1,060 S.F. and there are 7 different types of units.
Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
April 26, 1984
Page 5 of 6
Lod a at Avon, Phase I, Lots 57-60, Block 2, B.S. - Conce tual Review, Con't.
Davis commente that or a conceptua oo -see a wou rat er see, even though
it is a phased project, the whole project rather than phases, and even though it
may or may not be built, it makes a difference if it is or isn't going to be built.
Felt that a model of the project would be suitable to show relation to other
buildings in the area.
Blair stated that this is an important point because there isn't a model of the
town and this would show how this project would fit in with the rest of the
projects and buildings within the TC zone. Blair went on to say that this project
should be able to support itself without other phases; it isn't known whether other
phases will be built or not.
Landauer addressed the impact of lock -offs on the parking requirements.
Pierce stated that there is room to adjust the number of parking spaces; there
are presently 135 spaces and there is room for 250 spaces.
Commission members discussed the parking structure and pedestrian flow in mall
area at length.
Pierce explained that the concept of this building is a traditional lodge.
Davis stated that some types of design in town have already been established
as to what the look is and would like to see them be somewhat harmonious in
appearance instead of all of the buildings looking different; asked if this would
fit in with everything else.
Pierce stated that the colors the developers have in mind are light gray stucco,
darker gray trim on windows, blended with wood shingle siding and large trim
around windows would be white and larger doors would be a silver -green color.
There will be a number of awnings dressing the structure, possibly a burgundy
color.
Commission members in general felt that the project was a good one, but can still
use more study, especially regarding the way it will fit in with other projects
in the area.
No formal action was taken, only conceptual comments were made.
Other Business
Lamont briefly commented on the TDR paper enclosed in packets.
Comments were also made on the Colorado Ute roadcut on Metcalf Road.
Sign Code needs more diligent work and attention.
Watkins stated that the Post Master in Grand Junction was planning on being
present at the May 24, 1984 regular meeting.
There being no further business to discuss, Landauer motioned to adjourn the
meeting.
Davis seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:17 PM.
spectfully Subm' ed,
�Margare M. Lach
Recording Secretary
Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes
April 26, 1984
Page 6 of 6
COMMISSION APPROVAL:
DATE:
Wm. Pierce
Mike Blair_.j&(,Aj
Pat Cuny
Jerry Davis 4
T. Landauer
J. Meehan
C. Watkins