PZC Minutes 081887RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND
AUGUST 18, 1987
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was held on
August 18, 1987, at 7:40 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: Charlie Gersbach, Frank Doll, Pat Cuny, Mike Blair
Mark Donaldson
Members Absent: Buz Reynolds, Tom Landauer
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Engineering and Community Development
Jim Lamont, Planning Consultant - Ray Wright, Engineering
Technician - Maggie Lach, Recording Secretary
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Wood stated a request was received from the developer of the shopping center for
proposed modifications to what was previously approved on the site plan for this
project. The modifications would eliminate the retaining wall and handicap access
ramp between City Market and the shopping center. Other changes include increasing
the grades in the parking lot from 2% to 3�2%. Staff does not feel that the
proposed changes will impact the appearance or function of the site significantly.
The elimination of the retaining wall and handicap access between the shopping
center and City Market will allow the project to be constructed within the
confines of the property boundary. Landscaping in this area will not be reduced
and may be enhanced due to the significant growth of existing trees which would
have to be removed under the currently approved plan. The revised parking lot
grades would be very close to existing site grades. This will reduce the amount
of fill to be imported and provide better connections to adjoining properties.
The increased grade should not result in functional or maintenance problems
during winter months. If the Commission concurs with these changes, Staff
recommends that the Commission find that the proposed modifications will not
significantly impact the appearance or function of the site, and we recommend
approval be granted for these changes.
Steve Szymanski of Palmer Development stated that the grading request would work
better for them because of dollars and timing. Wal-Mart does not have a problem
with the request. He explained that the wall is important for the flow of traffic.
The request has merit from our standpoint because when the design was taken off
of City Market, the wall was right down the center of the property line. This
allowed maximization of City Market's parking lot, a„d they would be able to
fill 6 or 8 feet over to the wall. The slope that is there now is all on City
Market's ground. The request is not so much to eliminate the wall, but we would
like to move forward. We will build some stairs through the existing slope so
that there is access, and will not spend unneeded time or money on the wall and
handicap ramp, which has gotten to be a tremendous expense. We'd like to say
that time and effort should be spent making the center work. We will put the
stairs in now. When the center is built by next summer, we will make improvements
for the wall if necessary when City Market does their expansion.
Wood then explained modifications from plans submitted.
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75. Blk. 2. BM @ BC - Comnunity Shopping Center - Desi
Design Review, i.on, ;,
9 air state that he felt it was appropriate to eliminate some of the cutting into
the site. He felt that the ramp that was designed was awkward and difficult to use.
He felt the site and slope between the property would be better off if not disturbed
right now, but did feel there should be access between the lots.
Discussion followed on proposed modifications.
Blair motioned to approve the proposed modifications to the community shopping
center, finding that the proposed modifications would not have a significant
impact on appearance or function of the shopping center, and that approval be
granted to eliminate the retaining wall and access ramp between the shopping
center and City Market, and to allow an increase in parking grades from 2% to
311. Blair included that temporary steps be installed along the property line
as the applicant proposed to provide for pedestrian access between the two lots,
design and location to be determined by Staff, and that the applicant be put on
notice that the Commission may require on -grade pedestrian and handicap access
between the two lots (City Market and Wal-Mart) when the additional City Market
addition is begun.
Doll seconded.
Gersbach abstained due to a possible conflict of interest.
Motion carried.
Lot 41 Blk. 2, BM @ BC - Beaver Creek West - Spa & Deck Addition - Design Review
Wright stated that Rocky Plountain General has applied for design review of a
freestanding deck and spa to be located on Lot 41, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver
Creek. The deck and spa is proposed for a courtyard between two of the buildings
at Beaver Creek West. The deck and spa will be screened with an 84" high cedar
privacy fence. The deck, spa, and equipment room will take up an area of
approximately 16' x 18'. Plans submitted include a site plan, floor plan and
elevation.
Mark Simon of Rocky Mountain General stated that Beaver Creek West had opted
to use the alternate site for the hot tub. The original site encroached slightly
on the parking lot.
Commission then reviewed plans submitted and discussion followed on design of
fence and hot tub.
Simon explained that the hot tub has an aluminum clad cover of a brown or tan
color.
Blair asked if this would impede pedestrian movement and would the Fire Department
have adequate access.
Wright stated no for both questions.since the Fire Department would not use it for that.
Simon stated that the color of the fence, the cedar and the redwood, would match
the building. The redwood would be left a natural color. The building itself
is brown.
Cuny asked if a letter approving the spa was needed from the owners association.
Mike Bennett, manager of Beaver Creek West spoke from the audience and stated
that he would submit a letter approving the spa. At the board of director's
meeting, this spa was approved.
Donaldson felt that the rubbed redwood cap rail and enclosure was unimaginative
and would rather see it painted.
Blair felt it was fairly well hidden.
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k. 2. BM @ BC - Beaver Creek West - Spa & Deck Addition -
Review, Lon -T.
B air motioned to approve the design review of the freestanding deck and spa
for Beaver Creek West, and the applicant is to work with Staff on final location
of the deck and hot tub in order to avoid any zoning or building code violations.
Doll seconded.
Discussion followed.
Passed unanimously.
17. Blk. 1, BM @ BC - Colorado Mountain Express - Request
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Wright stated that no one was present from Colorado Mountain Express. He stated
that Staff has been asking them all year to get the improvements for the project
completed. lie stated they have had problems with Empire Savings and Loan and
their lease on the lot basically says that if the property is sold to another
party, the lot can be lost at any time.
Discussion followed on site in general and action needed for progress of project.
Doll stated that he felt that tabling the item would send the message that this
project needs to be completed.
Doll motioned to continue the request of Colorado Mountain Express, and the
applicant is to be notified by Staff before any other action is taken and they
will be requested to appear before the Commission to show that they have
completed the work that was required in their initial application. No further
action will be taken by the Commission until the work is completed.
Blair seconded.
Passed unanimously.
ding & Approval of P & Z Minutes of 8/4/8i Reguiar meeting
1 motioned to approve the minutes of the August 4, 1987, regular meeting as
submitted.
Donaldson seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Other Business
Commis—' sio �iciscussed various signs on buildings, such as the Barshop building and
the Wolff Warehouse.
There being no further business to discuss, Do,i motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Blair seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
spgctfully SqWitted,
Ma>etIM. Lach
Recotdind Secretary
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