PZC Minutes 052086G
RECORI tiF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTE] OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 20, 1986
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on May 20, 1986 at 5:30 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 Mike Blair.
Members Present: Mark Donaldson, Charlie Gersbach, Pat Cuny,
Mike Blair, Jeff Maddo>:, Buzz Reynolds
Members Absent: Tom Landauer
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Engineering and
Community Development - Ray Wright,
Engineering Technician - Maggie Lach,
Recording Secretary
Work Session - 5:30 PM
Commission made a site visit to the proposed Eaglebend
Development.
Donaldson reviewed proposed changes to Zoning Code with Commission
members after site tour.
Regular Agenda Items - 7:40 PM
Eaglebend SPA Zoning ReQuest - Ordinance 86-12 - A parcel
located in Section 12 T5S R82W of the 6th P.M. and in Section 7,
T5S. R81W at tlp 6th P.M., Eagle County, CO Public Hearing
Wood stated that zoning is for the Eaglebend area. This area has
been proposed for annexation to the Town and as a condition of
annexation, there is a pre -annexation agreement which stipulates
that the zoning shall be assigned concurrently with the
annexation. The area consists of a total of approximately 33.6
acres. In orc'ar to simplify the zoning process and to break it
down into the areas of different types of development 3s proposed
within it, we have broken it down into 6 different areas. Area I
is the more dense of the proposed area running approximately 23
units per acre. Area II is less dense with eleven, ten unit
condominiums proposed. Area III is the area of existing
development. The only chance they are proposing from what was
approved in the previous Cou-.?ty approval for that area is the
addition of a spa and on-site managers unit for a total of 19
proposed units. Area V is the existing duplex lots located
between the road and the river. This is as was approved through
Eagle County. Area IV development is requesting 32 townhomes.
Area VI is the Frank Doll residence and there is basically M
change.
Art Wise, architect and land planner of the project stated that
Inter -Mountain Engineering is also working on this project. Wise
presented site plan of Area I and II and explained those to
Commission. Wise then explained proposed development from model
along with drawings submitted.
Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1986
Page 2 of 5
Eagleb nd - SPA Zoning Request - Ordinance 86-12 - Public Hearing.
Con t.
Wood then reviewed zoning plat and proposed uses with Commission.
He stated that in Area I, there are a proposed 67 RDR's, which
then would allow development of the 90 residential units. They
are proposing to fractionalize the 67 RDR's into 90 residential
units. The maximum building height is 90 feet which would include
2 levei;s of structured parking with 1 parking space for each
residential unit. If the structured parking is not provided, then
the building height would be limited to 70 feet. Area II is
requesting B3 RDR's with a maximum building height of 45 feet.
Area III has proposed 1 RDR per lot or tract and building height
is 35 feet. Area IV is requesting 32 RDR's and a maximum building
heig:it of 35 feet. Area V is requesting 2 RDR's per lot or 19
lots for a total of 38 RDR's.
Blair then opened the public hearing.
Wood stated That a letter was received from the Denver Rio Grande
and Western Railway on May 19, 1966 stating that if t`ie Town does
grant the requested approval of the change to SPA by Eaglebend,
the following 3 conditions, which their company feels should be
met to preserve the public safety, be made conditions to the
granting of the application sought by the above referenced
applicant: 1) that applicant, Eaglebend construct and maintain a 6
foot high heavy gauge chain link fence to =�parat_ their proposed
development and the railroad right-of-way; 2) that no vehicles or
individuals using the proposed development be allowed to enter
upon or cross the right-of-way except at established public
crossings. Type of protection to be determined by the Colorado
Public Utilities Commission; 3) that when the referenced
application is heard by the Commission, that this letter be made a
part of the proceedings.
Wise stated that they propose to upgrade the fence and make a
sound barrier type with landscaping along it.
Sue Railton, owner of Lot 19 spoke from the audience and stated
that there ii currently a wooden fence in place, which is falling
to pieces and felt that a wooden fence would not be very secure
nor effective as a sound or visual barrier.
Frank Doll, owner of the single family residence in Area VI spoke
from the audience and stated that he had no objection to the
anne>.ation or zoning.
Chris Ekrem, owner of Lot 15 spoke from the audience and stated
that her background is in architectural design, which she has a
degree in and has done private residential architectural planning
for the last 30 years. He concerns centered on building heights,
roads, property taxes, commercial development, and the credibility
of the uevelopers. She did not feel she hate been fairly
represented in the zoning or annexation process. She did not feel
that the riew plan related at all to what was presented in the old
plan for Eaglebend.
Planning & Zoning Meeting r1inutes
May 20, 1986
Page 3 of 5
Eaglebend - SPA Zoning Request - Ordinance 86-12 _-Public Hearing.
Con t.
Dave Krenek of Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation District presented a
map regarding the raw water line for Metcalf Ditch.
Donaldson requested a response to Ekrem's comments.
Art Kleinstein, developer of the project stated they have been
working on the annexation proposal for a year or so and have owned
the property for about 7 years. He explained that the Stonebridge
project was not particularly successful and they were trying to
find a use for the property to provide a service or accommodation
that would be most needed for the valley. One of the benefits of
annexation was a re -doing of the plat and coming up with the
density and a product that would be viable. He stated that they
worked with Staff for a year or so and the annexation proposal was
received favorably by the Commission and Staff. One of the things
they tried not to do was to change Area V because of existing
homeowner's that they had to satisfy. What is proposed has not
altered in any way any of the existing homeowner's. He explained
that they had concurrence from the Stonebridge people who have the
second largest home ownership in the area. They received the
required number of signatures for the annexation agreement and
then proceeded to notify homeowner's and work with Staff to get a
pian acceptable to everyone.
G,arsbach asked how many :lots of Lots 1-19 were owned by EaglEbend.
Kleinstein stated that 10 were owned.
Gersbach asked how many Stonebridge unit_ had been sold.
Kleinstein =Mated that Stonebridge owns 24 units, 12 have been
built, and of the 12, 3 have been sold.
Discussion followed on annexation process.
Railton st«ted that she had concerns of the traffic flow at
build -out of the project.
Wise explained access to project from plans submitted.
Discussion followed.
Blair then closed the public hearing.
Wood then reviewed requested uses for Areas I -VI, along with
recommendations by Sta+f.
Wood stated that Resolution 86-1 was structured to either
recommend approval or disapproval. He then reviewed findings
criteria in Resolution 86-1 with Commission members.
Comments included: 1) The density and uses seem to be compatible
with the general area; 2) There is general harmony with the
character of the neighborhood; 3) Strick from Resolution; 4) There
is a positive effect on the immediate area; 5) The increasing
population base increases economic opportunities for facilities
within Avon; 6) Exceptions from the Ordinance primarily deal with
90 foot building height, in that in conventional building
districts, the maximum height is 80 feet and the other exception
deals with setbacks for parking.
Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1986
Page c of 5
Eaglebend - SPA Zoning Request - Ordinance 86-12 - Public Hearing.
Con t.
The 90 foot building height is based upon 2 levels of structured
parking and increased amount of useable open space and allows the
provision of on-site amenities including Bennis courts and
swimming pool, which might not be possible with a lower building
height; 7) The developed properties are similar to the proposed
development and the proposed development is sucn that the
u^.developed properties have a variety of options for development
which would be compatible with the proposed development; 8) This
area is immediately adjacent to District 5 of the development plan
and the same goals and objectives should be appropriate for this
site; 9) Roads are adequate; 10) Water and utilities are
adequate; 11) There is a large area of open space and access to
the Eagle River along with recreational amenities on-site; 12) It
is possible for i creative innovation of the property.
After review of -.-'iteria, the Commission made modifications to
Exhibit "B". Area I - 56 RDR's rather than 67 RDR's; maximum
building area ratio of 35% rather than 50%; and minimum useable
open space at 35% rather than 25% which includes outdoor
recreational facilities such as tennis courts and swimmi-19 pools.
Area II - Maximum building area ratio at 25% rather than 50%; and
reduce designated building setback requirements by 2 feet at a
minimum distance of 10 feet above ground level. Area III -
Maximum building area ratio at 20% rather than 50%; and minimum
useable open space at 60% rather than 25%. Area IV - Maximum
building area ratio at 25% rather than 50%; and minimum useable
open space at 40% rather than 25%. Area V - Increase designated
front lot setback on Lots 16-16 from 20 feet to 25 feet.
Blair suggested that the wording be changed in second paragraph of
Resolution 86-1 to include "...and present certain information and
reports regarding the proposed amendment...." and in paragraph 3
11
...following such public hearings and consideration of such
information as presented...."
Donaldson motioned to adopt Resolution 86-1 recommending the
Council approve Ordinance 86-12, amending the zoning map of the
Town of Avon by the inclusion of Eaglebend Subdivision in the SPA
Zone District.
Maddox, seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Reading & Approval of P & Z Minutes of 5/6/86 Regular Meeting
Donaldson motioned to approve the minutes of the May 6, 1986
regular meeting as submitted.
Maddox seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1986
Page 5 of 5
Other Business
Blair informed Commission of an A.P.A. conference to be held June
19-21 in Colorado Springs and urged interested memb=-rs to attend.
There being no further business to discuss, Donaldson motioned to
adjourn the meeting.
Gersbsch seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
arg re M. Lach
Recod'ng Secretary
Commission Approvalal[�% L
M. Blair 1W /79n:,�� -- —
P. Cuny
T. Landa
J. Maddo
M. Donal
C. Gersb
A. Reynolds
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