PZC Minutes 090187RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 1987
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was held on
September 1, 1987, at 7:35 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 Chairwoman Pat Cuny.
Members Present: Mike Blair, Frank Doll, Pat Cuny, Charlie Gersbach
Mark Donaldson, Buz Reynolds, Tom Landauer
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Engineering and Community Development
Jim Lamont, Planning Consultant - Ray Wright, Engineering
Technician
Lot 17 Blk 1 BM @ BC Colorado Mountain Express - Request to Delete Asphalt
Paving for Temporary Parking Lot - Con t. from 8/18/87 Regular Meetiira
Wright stated that at the August 18, 1987, meeting, the Commission continued this
request because there was no one from Colorado Mountain Express present at the
meeting to explain their situation.
Andy Wallace, Head of Operations for Colorado Mountain Express apologized that
no one was present at the last meeting. He explained that they want to delete
the asphalt required on Lot 17 because they have run into financial difficulties.
He explained that when they took over the facility, the property was in fore-
closure and the original lender on the property was anxious to get them into the
building. The bank who owns the lot told them to follow through with the
improvements and they would handle the cost. They also said they would finance
the improvements on the lot and amortize the cost of the lot over a 5 year period
in their lease. After the improvements were begun, the bank began to have
financial difficulties and they told Colorado Moutain Express that they had a
$12,000.00 cap on the parking lot paving. The first bid for excavation and
gravel was $11,000.00. At this point the bank dropped everything into the lap
of Colorado Mountain Express and we had a commitment to the Town to finish our
development on the site, but at that point we no longer had any type of financing.
Wallace stated that there is approximately $22,000.00 tied up in the property
on the fence, additional excavation, the filter gallery, and are already $10,000..00
over the original cost. The additional costs that aren't added in yet is the
landscaping, lighting and paving, for a total of approximately $24,000.00, more
or less. The reason we've been so slow in completing this project is because
cash flow isn't what it is in winter months. He stated they would like to proceed
with the lighting so it's in place by December or January.
Discussion followed on items to be completed.
Commission generally concurred that asphalt could be deleted if other items were
completed.
Donaldson 'stated for the record that he initially drew the plans for this project,
but did not feel he had a conflict of interest because he has nothing to gain or
lose on any action taken on this application. He suggested that the 3 other
items be completed and then the asphalt requirement be deleted.
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action must be to en wit In so many days or
as approved.
Discussion followed.
Gersbach motioned to waive the asphalt requirement and applicant is to complete
the remaining improvements within a 60 day period to Staff's satisfaction.
Landauer seconded.
Discussion followed.
Passed unanimously.
A. Avon Center @ Beaver Creek - Joyce Communications - P1
ment rightrstatedthat
llLe UJoyce Communications has requested approval to place a satellite
dish antenna on the Avon Center. They have submitted information on the proposed
dish, along with building elevations and photographs showing the proposed location.
The applicant proposes to n1ace the satellite dish on the second floor deck on
the south side of Avon Center.
Marty Hijmans, engineer for Joyce Communications (also known as KEYQ) explained
dish and location from photos submitted.
Reynolds asked if the dish could be located on the roof.
Hijmans stated that when snow accumulates it has to be swept out. They're looking
for proximity to station personnel. He stated they found a space for the dish in
front of a blank wall, and the dish would be painted the same color as the wall.
The dish is fairly large at approximately 13' in height and sticks up partially
in front of the railing on the deck. He stated that a mesh antenna would not
work because the network requires a large dish.
Cuny had a problem with the dish not being screened.
Donaldson stated that there are many dishes in Avon that are not fully screened.
Clee Dober, General Manager of KEYQ stated there is safe access to the dish. He
explained that they are concerned with the location of the dish and has concerns
of employees going to the roof in a safe manner. He stated that the deck location
for the dish sets in an alcove and is about as screened as any dish he's seen.
He stated that a dish can't totally be screened because the reception is then lost.
Gersbach asked if the dish location was approved by the condo association.
Jim Lindsey, Project Manager of Avon Center stated th:c permission is not required
from the Homeowner's Association on the commercial -revel.
Discussion followed on location of dish from photos submitted.
Lamont asked if there was normal access to the roof.
Lindsey stated yes.
Lamont felt that it would be difficult for someone to fall off of a roof with
a parapet wall and a railing.
Lengthy discussion followed on access to dish during snow storms, view from
adij+cent properties, and how screening could be accomplished on the top of the
roof or on the deck.
Commission then reviewed Staff Comments regarding screening and obligation to
notify residential owner above site.
Blair motioned to approve the satellite dish placement with the following conditions:
1) applicant contact the owner of the unit directly above the site and give them
30 days to respond; 2) applicant devise ideas to make dish blend in with the
surroundings to the general satisfaction of the Staff; and 3) that adequate fencing
or barrier be constructed for security reasons.
Doll seconded.
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Avon Center Lot A Avon Center @ Beaver Creek - Joyce Communications - Place-
ment or Sate•..te Dish Antenna - Design Review, Con t.
Cunt' felt that provisions should be made for wiring the dish.
Blair amended motion to include that the wiring or cable be concealed to the
satisfaction of the Staff.
Discussion followed.
Doll amended second.
Passed unanimously.
Reading & Approval of P & L Minutes of 8/18/II7 Regular Mee tin
Donaldson motioned to approve the minutes of the August 18, 1987, meeting as
submitted.
Landauer seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Other Business
Tu-n-y—m-en-t-io-ii-eE neon signage at the new Avon PD Quik Store.
There being no further business to discuss, Blair motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Doll seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.
Resp tfully Sub%%mJ ted,
Margar t 1. Lach
Record g Secretary
Commission Approval-lSvf7 Date fIaY?M .
M. Blair
P. Cuny
T. Landa
M. Donal
C. Gerst
A. Reync
F. Doll