PZC Minutes 101585RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 1.5, 1985
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on October 15, 1985 at 6:45 PM in the Town Council Chambers
of the Town of Avon Municipal Complex., 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado. The meeting was called to ord-r- by Chairman Mike Blair.
Members Present: Charles Gersbach, Mike Blair, Pat Cuny, Jeff
Maddox, Tom Landauer, Mark Donaldson, Cheryl
Dingwell
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Engineering and Community
Development - Ray Wright, Engineering Technician
Jim Williams, Building Administrator - Jim Lamont,
Planning Consultant - Maggie Lach, Recording
Secretary
Work Session
Wood reviewed agenda items of October 15, 1985 with Commission
members.
Williams reviewed proposed revisions to the Sign Code with
Commission.
Regular Agenda Items - 7:35 PM
Avon Trader Inc. - A Portion of the NW 1/4 SE 1/4,_Sectien 12,
T5S, R82W, of 6th P.M., Eagle County, CO - Formerly known as the
White Property - SPA Development Plan - Con't. from 10/1/85
Regular Meeting
Blair stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest and
turned the chair over to Vice Chairman Donaldson.
Wood stated that application is for approval of a precise plan for
a portion of an SPA Zone District which was established by
Ordinance 85-3. The precise plan provides for the development of
an automobile service station with car wash, convenience store,
and office space on the easterly 1.298 acres of property formerly
known as the White Property. The plan shows proposed dedication
of park area along the Eagle River and construction of a bike
path. Public hearings were conducted on this plan by the
Commission on August 29, September 17, and October 1, 1985. At
the previous meeting the Commission continued review of the
project and the public hearing, and scheduled an on-site meeting
for members of the Commission, the applicant and interested
members of the public. Ali Commission members were present for
the on-site visit.
Donaldson re -opened the public hearing.
Gary Tricarico of Avon Trader Inc., applicant, stated that he had
received a letter from the Environmental Health Officer, Eric
Edeen and that he had met with Edeen and reviewed these plans.
Tricarico explained that the first paragraph of the letter stated
that the plans generally meet with his approval.
Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes
October 15, 1985
Page 2 of 6
Avon Trader Inc. - Formerly known as the White Property - SPA
Development Plan - Can't from the 30/1/85 Regular Meeting. Can't.
Tricarico stated that Edeen had asked that they insure containage
of gas tanks and asked that they be surrounded in an impervious
liner, which Tricarico agreed to.
Nancy Nottingham, an adjacent property owner stated that she was
surprised that the Commission would place a gas station on the
river bank. She was looking at this as an environmental concern.
She felt that to take prime river frontage in a residential area
and to voluntarily put a gas station in that area was not a
responsible planning move.
Frank Doll, an adjacent property owner maintained that a
commercial project on the river across from his property would
devalue the property.
Donaldson closed the public hearing.
6ersbach suggested a mo%.ion that would modify the previous
approval that would include the recommendation of a fence to
screen site activities and headlights, and consider including that
in the landscape plan review, and review the retaining wall when
those plans were prepare:i.
Dingwell stated that after site visit, she still felt that the
site was inappropriate and incompatible with the river and
residential area.
Maddox felt that the impact to east of site was minimal and that
section of property to the west would be most impacted.
Landauer agreed with Maddox.
Cuny stated that with dedication of river frontage, the Town would
monitor the environmental impact.
Discussion followed on design of retaining wall.
Landauer suggested a crib wall that steps up with plantings on
top.
Tricarico suggested that he have a landscape plan with retaining
wall to show what it would look like.
Donaldson stated he would prefer to see the retaining wall
considered with the building design and the use of the property.
Tricarico presented plans showing retaining wall for Commission
review.
6ersbach motioned to modify previous approval and requested
applicant to present a north elevation that shows greater detail
of retaining wall that shows a 6 foot high fence and/or landscape
screen, that park area be dedicated to the Town as well as the
paved bike path.
Landauer seconded.
Donaldson clarified that -.ite plan accurately show the location,
top and bottom elevations of retaining wall, the areas where the
different types of walls occur, a north elevation of project
showing retaining wall and its relationship to the building.
Maddox felt that plan would change with landscaping and retaining
wall and that this could be a problem.
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October 15, 1985
Page 3 of 6
Avon Trader Inc - Formerly known as the White Property - SPA
Development Plan - Can't from 10/1/85 Regular Meeting. Can't.
Donaldson maintained that site plan is contrived for this type of
,ase on the site and saw this as a landfill operation on the north
side. He felt that it is simply what structural system will work
in what area. He did not feel it was the best aesthetic response
to the park side of the property.
Dingwell opposed.
Blair abstained.
Motion carried.
Lot 45, Blk. 2. BM @ BC - SRU --Time Share - Falcon Pointe Lodge -
Public Hearing - Con't. from 10/1/85 Regular Meeting
Blair rejoined Commission discussion.
Gersbach stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
Wood stated that ALV Venture and Resort America Development
Corporation filed an application for a Special Review Use to allow
time sharing on Lot 45, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Lot
45 is currently zoned RHLD which does not include time share as an
allowed or Special Review Use. This application was filed in
conjunction with a request to rezone Lots 45 and 46. This request
was considered at the previous meeting of the Commission and at
that meeting, the Commission forwarded a recommendation onto
Council to deny the zone change request. Council was presented an
Ordinance at the October 8 meeting to provide for the rezoning of
Lots 45 and 46 to RHDC. This Ordinance was approved on first
reading by Council. The Town Manager and Town Attorney both
recommended that action on this Special Review Use be tabled until
public hearings and final action on the requested zone change have
been completed by Council. If the zone change is not approved,
action on this Special Review Use would be inappropriate since the
requested use is not allowed in the existing zone district. When
Council considered this previously, they asked for a more detailed
report from the Commission regarding the Commission's
recommendation for action.
Dennis Cole, representative of applicant stated that the most
appropriate action would be to table the public hearing. He also
concurred that report from Commission to Council was appropriate.
Blair opened the public hearing.
Blair stated that Pat Montgumery of Ski and Shore Real Estate had
submitted a letter in favor- of time share.
Blair closed the public hearing.
Cuny motioned to table the Special Review Use application pending
final Council action on the requested zone change from RHLD to
RHDC for Lots 45 and 46, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek.
Landauer seconded.
Gersbach abstained.
Motion carried.
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October 15, 1985
Page 4 of 6
Lot 45, Blk. 2. BM @ BC - SRU - Time Share - Falcon Pointe Lodge -
Public Hearing - Can't. from 10/1/85 Regular Meeting. Con t.
Donaldson motioned to adopt the report outlining the Commission's
action regarding the proposed zone change for Lots 45 and 46, with
the inclusion of (d) "Consideration was given to the strong
opposition from neighboring property owners."
Maddox seconded.
Gersbach abstained.
Motion carried.
Lots 29 & 32. Blk. 2. BM @ BC (Lot 1. Proposed Wynfield
Subdivision) Wynfield Inn - Landscape Plan Design Review - Can't.
from 9/17/85 Regular Meeting
Gersbach rejoined Commission discussion.
Wright stated that at the September 17, 1985 meeting the
Commission gave final design approval, with conditions, to the
Wynfield Inn. This submittal deals with the landscaping plan
only. At the previous meeting the Commission expressed concerns
regarding the landscaping of the green area immediately adjacent
to the building. The Commission felt that the selection of plant
materials in that area was critical considering the size of the
building. Concern was also expressed that unless there were
substantial plantings in that area, the landscaping would be lost
under the snow. The current plan calls for the use of Aspen, Blue
Spruce, Green Ash, Cottonless Cottonwood, Lodgepole Pine, and
Rocky Mountain Birch, as well as various types of shrubs and
ground covers. The actual greenspace shown on this plan covers
approximately 19% of the site.
Wright presented landscape plans for Commission review.
Bob Huston of Merrick and Company, as well as Doug Pratte of
P.C.D. Inc. landscape architect, were present for discussion.
Huston, representative of Wynfield Inn stated that these were
revised plans as of this meeting, along with revised color
rendering.
Blair asked if Staff had seen these revisions.
Hu=ton stated no.
Pratte explained that plant materials from original plan remain
the same, only the arrangement has changed. He stated that aspens
have been added between windows on northwest elevation to frame
views and to break --up the space of the wall. He explained that in
the highway right-of-way, a 10 foot wide planting bed of deciduous
and evergreen shrubs had been added to provide a buffer to the
highway and parking lot. There have been plantings added to
island and entry areas of shrubs and Evergreen trees, Green Ash,
Birch and Aspen.
Discussion followed on types and numbers of plant materials listed
on plans.
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October 15, 1985
Page 5 of 6
Lots 29 & 32 Blk. 2. BM @ BC (Lot 1. Proposed Wvnfield
Subdivision) Wynfield Inn - Landscape Plan Design Review - Con't.
from 9/17/85 Regular Meeting. Con t.
Pratte suggested that integration of shrub masses and trees be
used along the highway right-of-way.
Donaldson suggested that differentiation be made showing the
plantings to be used in right-of-way.
Blair clarified that trees would be the same as shown on plans.
Donaldson motioned to approve the landscape plan, to include that
a type 4 plant material be created showing groups of trees along
the north highway right-of-way of approximately 10 - 15 trees.
Dingwell seconded.
Donaldson amended motion to include review of site distances for
vehicles entering and exiting the site with regard to placement of
plant materials.
Dingwell amended second.
Passed unanimously.
Lamont stated that this building design will set the theme for
architectural continuity on the adjoining parcels.
Huston then presented materials for roof and exterior of building.
He stated that the roof would be concrete tile and the body of the
building would be a synthetic stucco of amarillo white.
Cuny motioned to accept the colors and materials for roof and
exterior of building as presented.
Donaldson seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Lot 63, Blk. 2. BM @ BC - Peregrine Village - Construction
Trailers - Site Design Review
Williams stated that the Commission granted aprpoval for the
temporary placement of construction related trailers for the
Peregrine Village project at the January 12, 1984 meeting. Due to
unforeseen construction delays, that approval has expired. The
applicant has requested an extension of that approval and the
flexibility to work with Staff on the placement and number- of
trailers on-site. This proposal includes removing all trailers
from the Avon Center site and locating only the directly job
related trailers onto the Peregrine Village site.
Rick Larson, representative of Peregrine stated they are in the
{process of moving trailers and debris from the Avon Center site.
Cuny motioned to approve placement of construction trailers on
Peregrine site with conditions 1-5 of Staff report.
Gersbach seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Williams asked if future trailer placement for construction would
war ant Commission review.
Wi i felt that off-site reviews of trailers would be appropriate.
Cc ssion agreed.
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October 15, 1985
Page 6 of 6
Reading and Approval of P & Z Minutes of 10/1/85 Regular Meeting
Maddox motioned to approve the minutes of the October 1, 1985
meeting as submitted.
Dingwell seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Other Business
Williams and Commission further discussed proposed revisions to
Sign Code with particular attention to sign programs, multiple
business signs, square footage of individual business signs, and
temporary signs.
Donaldson motioned to approve, and recommended Council approve the
revisions to the Sign Code with the following two changes: 1? page
11 - Temporary Signs - Wording to be made clearer on signs and
events; and 2> page 12 - Wording to be included to require sign
programs for multiple business sites.
Cuny seconded.
Passed unanimously.
There being no further business to discuss, Donaldson motioned to
adjourn the meeting.
Dingwell seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 PM.
Respectfully Subm'tted,
Margar M. Lach
Record ng Secretary
Commission Approvaly
M. Blair
P. Cuny _
T. Landau
C. Dingwe
J. Maddox
M. Donald
C. Gersba
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