PZC Minutes 031886G
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 18, 1986
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on March 18, 1986 at 6:50 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
Jeff
Tom
Members Absent: None
Donaldson, Charlie Gersbach, Pat Cuny,
Maddox, Mike Blair, Cheryl Dingwell,
Landauer
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Engineering and
Community Development - Jim Lamont, Planning
Con=:tltant - Ray Wright, Engineering Technician
Maggie Lach, Recording Secretary
Work Session
Donaldson reviewed proposed changes to the Zoning Code with
Commission members.
Wood reviewed agenda items of March 18, 1986 with Commission
members.
Regular Agenda Items - 7:35 PM
Lot 38 Blk 3 W R - Ricks Duplex - Final Design Review
Wright stated that at the March 4, 1986 meeting, Roy Ricks was
given preliminary design review approval for a duplex residr:,ce to
be located on Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge. The proposed built.ing
is approximately 5,900 square feet. Building materials include
R -wall exterior insulation system with a stucco -like finish
proposed to be light sage in color. Roof material is sawn cedar
shingles. With that preliminary approval, the applicant was
directed to revise the site plan showing building ties and
dimensions, add a culvert for drainage in the street right-of-way,
and to dimension the parking and driveway areas. He was also
directed to shoe the sizes and quantities of proposed plant
materials and make reference to an irrigation system on the
landscaping plan. Revised plans submitted address the Staff
concerns and appear to be sufficient for final approval of this
project.
Wright presented plans for review.
Barbara Harris, partner in the project was present for discussion.
Donaldson motioned for final design review approval of the Ricks
Duplex as revised and submitted.
Dingwell seconded.
Passed unanimously.
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March 18, 1986
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Lots 26-28 Blk. 1 BM @ BC - Mtn. Center -- Warehouse/Wholesale
Design Review
Wright stated that at the March 4, 1986 meeting, Michael Nowak of
Nowak -Stevens Architects of Denver, representing the owner of Lots
26-28, Block 1, gave an informal presentation to the Commission
outlining a proposal for a warehouse/wholesale project to be built
on these lots. The project consists of a 3 story building
containing approximately 82,000 square feet. The first level,
which is below grade, is proposed to house a mini -storage
operation. The main level and upper level will consist of
warehouse space pr000sed to be condominiumized. Allowable uses ir.
the IC Zone district include warehouse, laboratories, substations,
light manufacturing plants, wholesale sales outlets, showrooms,
industrial, construction and wholesale offices. Concerns
expressed at previous meeting were that snow storage was
inadequate, open space and parking was below minimum requirements,
and landscaping around site was insufficient. The Commission
generally felt that the building design was acceptable. Proposed
materials include a combination of smooth and split face concrete
block to be a mauve color. Wright explained that revised changes
to site plan include layout of increased parking area to north of
building, open space and snow storage areas have also increased;
104 parking spaces have been provided on-site; landscape islands
have been added within the parking areas; and landscaping arcund
site has been increased.
Wright presented plans for review.
Michael Nowak of Nowak -Stevens architects, representative of Les
Shapiro, owner of lots stated that he agreed with the Staff
comments with exception of additional evergreens in front of the
building.
Nowak presented color rendering for Commission review.
Nowak explained that paving and grading have been modified to
increase the parking to 104 spaces, which now exceeds minimum
requirements. Open space requirements have been met or 25% of
site is greenspace and 75% impervious, and have exceeded snow
storage requirements by approximately 250-300 square feet.
Nowak explained changes to Commission from plans submitted.
Nowak stated that light fixtures are high efficiency low glare
lights. He stated that landscaping on-site has been increased.
Most of the evergreens are low growing, low maintenance that will
take the southern exposure. He explained that vegetation around
trash enclosure is low growing and the intention is to integrate
the signage for the center on the walls of the trash enclosure,
which is the same masonry as the building,. The walls of the trash
enclosure are high enough to screen the dumpster.
Lamont commented on landscaping buffer in front of the building
and suggested it be carried down to the Wolff warehouse corner.
He felt from a Master Plan standpoint, that it should be improved
in terms of landscape quality.
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March 18, 1986
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Lots 26-28 .31k. 1 BM @ BC - Mtn. Center - Warehouse/Wholesale
Design Review Can't.
Nowak responded and stated that they try to use deciduous trees
that are high branching and open to break the massing of the
building from the roadway, and at the same time it does not hide
the signage on the building.
Lamont felt that front of building needs to be a highly landscaped
area, and this is the only area that would need to be maintained,
and did not feel that the trees would be that much of a problem.
Discussion followed on landscaping.
Nowak presented color rendering of building elevation and samples
of brick concrete to be used. He explained that a turquoise blue
would be used far accent bands on building. The garage doors are
painted to blend with the aluminum store front system and glass.
The intention is to blend and carry the color tone of the hillside
behind the building. He stated that proposed signage would be 24"
high box signs approximately 9" deep and would be about 23 feet
long.
Wood suggested that details be submitted on the signs regarding
color and maximum size for each business, plus sign details for
trash enclosure so that there is an overall sign program for the
project.
Discussion followed on sign program and building details to be
submitted, along with landscaping concerns.
Gersbach motioned for final approval for building design and site
layout based upon Staff recommendations #1, General, A and B, #2,
Site Plan, A-E, and B to read "Additional screening be
considered....", and #3, Building, A -D.
Cuny seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Tract P Blk. 2 BM @ BC - U.E.V.R.W.A. - Water Treatment Plant
Design Review
Blair stated for the record, being a Water Board Authority, that
in any case he would not vote an this item, and would still chair
this item unless anyone had an objection.
Commission members had no objection.
Wood stated that at the August 15, 1985 meeting, a design was
approved for the Water Treatment Plant on Tract P. After
receiving bids for construction they found it necessary to reduce
the cost in order to construct it. Proposed changes include the
elimination of the administrative office area. This area
consisted of approximately 2,900 square feet on the west end.
This deletion of administrative area could be added on ir, the
second phase.
Wood reviewed Staff recommendations 1 and 2 with Commission.
Dave Mott, manager of Upper Eagle Valley Sanitation stated that
construction bids came in at 5.2 million and were supposed to come
in at 3.6 million. They had to find a way to cut costs so the
administrative area was deleted. The intention is to come back to
the Commission with revised plans for review.
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March 18, 1986
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Tract P Blk. 2 BM @ BC - U.E.V.R.W.A. - Water Treatment Plant
Desitin Review, Con't.
Material samples of building and roof color were presented for
Commission review.
Dingwell motioned for preliminary approval of revised building
design subject to A and B of Staff recommendations.
Donaldson seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Discussion followed on procedures for design review approval.
Reading and Approval of P & Z Minutes of 3/x'86 Regular Meeting
Dingwell motioned to approve the minutes of the March 4, 1986
meeting as submitted.
Maddox seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Other Business
Commission discussed letter in packet that was sent to Hess
Electric regarding trailers parked on Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark
Subdivision.
Donaldson expressed concern of the unfinished Lodge at Avon sign.
Dingwell commented on banners on Gorda's Restaurant.
Wood reminded Commission members that terms would be expiring and
that those people interested in continuing on the Commission
should submit a letter of interest or application.
There being no other new business to discuss, Gersbach motioned to
adjourn the meeting, and then reconvene into a work session to
discuss the Procedures, Rules and Regulations, as well as the
proposed changes to the Zoning Code.
Dingwell seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.
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MeLach
ng Secretary
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March 18, 1986
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Commission Approval Date
M. Blair T/
P. Cuny
T. Landa
C. Dingwel'
J. Maddox,
M. Donalds
C. Gersbac