PZC Minutes 050587RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 5, 1987
The regular meeting of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission was held
on May 5, 1987, at 7:05 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 Vice Chairman Mark Ponaldson.
Members Present: Charlie Gersbach, Frank Doll, Mark Donaldson,
Pat Cuny, Tom Landauer
Member. Absent: Buzz Reynolds, Mike Blair
Staff Present: Norm Wood, Director of Engineering and Community
Development - Ray Wright, Engineering Technician
Maggie Lach, Recording Secretary
Staff Work Session
Wright reviewed agenda items of May 5, 1987 with Commission members.
The Commission welcomed newly appointed Commission member Frank Doll.
7:35 PM - Regular Agenda Items
Resort Express - Bus Maintenance Facility - Informal Discussion
The recording secretary stated that a representative of Resort Express
had called the afternoon of May 5, 1987, and had withdrawn their
request for an informal discussion.
Lots 2Z 75, 67 & 68 Blk 2 BM @ BC - Wal-Mart Shopping Center
Design Review
%3ersbach stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
Wright stated that at the meeting of April 21, 1997, the Commission
granted preliminary approval for the building design of the proposed
Wal-Mart and the associated retail shops. Conceptual approval was
granted for the site plan. At that meeting the developer, Palmer
Development, told the Commission of the difficulty they were having
with grading between the City Market and Wal-Mart sites. The developer
has been working on some alternate site plans and we would anticipate
seeing some of those options presented at this meeting.
Steve Szymanski of Palmer Development stated that they had come back to
address some of the things they have worked on to try and make the
project work. He explained that because of economics, some design and
site features had to be changed. There are 3 areas to be addressed:
the site plan as it relates to change in grade, architectural
refinement; and combination of signage and some of the landscaping.
Szymanski then presented site plans for Commission review and comment.
He stated that the updated site plan shows the changes made to the site
and is a confirmation of the problem in the grade change between the
Wal-Mart site and City Market. He stated they spent a lot of time on
grading plans, ramping, ramping close to Beaver Creek Place, and could
not come up with anything that would work from an actual use
standpoint. This plan separates the 2 percels except for the service
drive in the back. There is a separation wall that goes from Beaver
3-3 ii1/2%Creek. Place to the shops. Wal-Mart has a grade restriction of
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Lots 23,7f5_,67 & 68 Sik 2 HM @ HC - Wal-Mart Shopping Center Desiqn
Review. Cont.
in front of their store. He explained that they did a grading plan
that showed the site as a continuous 0% grade, that City Market
requires also, and it ended up that the site would have to be filled
with 300,000 cubic yards of dirt, which translates into $6-700,000.00
of fill. Szymanski then explained plans to Commission. He stated they
were asking for conceptual site plan approval contingent upon supplying
a grading and drainage plan, and finarl approval on the site plan based
on final approval of the grading plar.
Mike Chreitzberg of PDUW and Associates stated that the retaining wall
night be a low wall at the base and a 2:1 slope on the grade. The
proposal is a combination of timber and grass or high concrete curbing,
and actual grade would be a 6-8' spread over a 10-12' wide section.
Discussion and review followed on site pl-�ns, as well as grade change
between parcels, and proposed future access in the parking lot.
Szymanski then presented architectural ctanges to Commission.
Discussion and review followed on retail shops and elevations.
Chreitzberg stated there would be no accent color on downspouts and
gutters, or on the doors and frames, but would use the same color as
the walls. Those would be tta basic changes to the retail shops.
Chreitzberg then presented the Wal-Mart elevations for Commission
review and comment.
Chreitzberg explained that there is a problem with the Wal -mart arcade
in that the economics dictated that it v,ould be too expensive to put an
arcade across the entire front of the project. He felt it might be
appropriate to phase the arcade to a later date when there is more of a
need for a pedestrian arcade. He stated there is still a covered
arcade in front of the retail shops.
Discussion followed on design of arcade.
Chreitzberg stated that the front of the building would be concrete
masonry, or split -face block.
Szymanski stated that the main color would be an off-white to match the
City Market and a peach color as accent.
Chreitzberg stated that they haven't really picked thr accent color,
but are proposing the peach, which Wal-Mart still has to approve.
Discussion followed on colors and -approvals of design from previous
meeting.
Donaldson commenteu, for c:ar:fication, that applicant was looking for
final approval for the same things preliminary approval was given, ano
the project hasn't really advanced that much regarding colors and
materials.
Szvmanski stated they would like preliminary approval on the newly
resubmitted plans.
Aiscussion followed on previous contingencies for final approval.
Wood stated that Commission be aware that there was no longer a bus
stop on the plans or sidewalk, to look at the width of the landscaping
area between the 2 parking lots because there may be viability in
eliminating some parking spaces and increasing the width of
landscaping, particularly with the height of the wall. Other
considerations might be additional interconnections between the 2
parking lots, such as steps.
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Lots 23 75 67 & 68. B1' 2 BM C BC - Wal-Mart Shopping Center Design
Review, Can't.
Szymanski stated they tcok out the bus stop because of a curb cut.
They felt they could she.re in the cost of a bus stop with City Market.
Chreitzberg then explained parking space locations with Commission from
plans submitted, along with sidewalk.
Szymanski stated they would put the bus stop and sidewalk back on the
plans.
Discussion followed.
Curly commented that arcade would be necessary for pedestrian traffic,
especially if sidewalk is in front of the entrance.
Szymanski stated that to cover 100' of entrance at $75,000.00 is not
economically feasible at this time.
Discussion followed.
Curly motioned for preliminary approval for the site plan with additions
of bus stop and sidewalk, and further plans for the embankment. The
following conditions are to be met before a building permit is issued:
subdivision process, setback variance, satisfactory grading and
drainage plan, and documentation from City Market on changes to Lots 67
and 68.
Doll Fecondud.
Gersbach abstained.
Motion carried.
In a separate action, Curly motioned for preliminary approval of the
building design as resubmitted, contingent on the following conditions
being met before a building permit is issued: building materials be
indicated on plans and c Tors be approved and indicated on plans.
Landauer seconded.
Gersbach abstained.
Motion carried.
Lots 23 75 67 & 68, Blk. 2. BM Cd BC - Wal-Mart Shopping Center Sign
Program Design Review
Gersbach stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
Mike Chreitzber of POUW and Associates stated that plans submitted for
signage show 3 types of signs. The ground mounted signs are at street
edge. There are 2 on the site plan, one at the corner of the City
Market site and one at the main Wal-Mart entrance. He explained that
the ground mounted signs, or project ID signs, are on a masonry base
with landscaping around it. The sign itself is metal with an anodized
finish. The lettering is punched in the steel anO :5 internally lit.
Those t-:ould be 32 square feet in surface area, not including the base,
that would have an overall identification for the center. Whatever
name we come up with would be on that sign and would be further
identified by the major, anchored by Wal-Mart or City Market, depending
upon where the sign is on the site. The retail shops and Wal -mart
building are proposed to have a pan channel letter, which is a metal
can, with a plexiglass face, being internally lit. We are proposing 1
square foot of sign area for each linear foot of shop frontage, for a
maximum sign area of 30 square feet per shop. The letters for the
retail shops would be no higher than 2' tall. The Wal-Mart building
mil
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Lots 2v, 7v 67 R< 68 blk 2 bM @ BC - Wal-Mart Shopping Center Sign
Program Pesign Review. Can't.
itself, their corporate identity being tied to the signage, would be a
5' high letter, 60' long, or a total of 300 square feet. There would
also be a smaller sign at the back of the building with 3' high letters
or 120 square feet total.
Doll asked if the sign in back of the building was mandatory.
Steve Szymanski of Palmer Development stated that Wal-Mart usually has
2 signs somewhere on the building and a monument sign.
Cuny did not feel that the back of the building would be seen in Beaver
Creek.
Szymanski felt that Wal-Mart would then want a sign on the side of the
buil-+ing facing Avon Road (west side).
Donaldson stated that i' approval were granted for the signs, it would
be based upon a variance.
Discussion followed on signs proposed.
Szymanski stated that they have been considering a name for the
shoppi•ig center, which is "The Marketplace". He stated there is no
other place in town called "Marketplace".
Donaldson stated that there is a project in Eagle -Vail railed the
"Marketplace".
Discussion followed on sign program.
Landauer motioned to approve the sign variance for the Wal-Mart sign
program with the exclusion of the 120 square foot Wal-Mart sign far the
back of the building. The variance complies with Section 17.36.040,
Aproval Criteria, and Section 17.36.050, Findings Required, "There are
exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to
the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other
properties in the same zone."
Cuny seconded.
Gersbach abstained.
Motion carried.
Lot 36, Blk 1 BM @ BC S.R.U. to Allow an Auto Body Repair Shop &
Storage Lot - Can't. from 4/21/87 Regular Meeting, -Public Hearing
Ge:rsbach rejoined Commission discussion.
Donaldson stepped down due to a conflict of interest and turned the
chair over to Secretary Cuny for this item.
Wright stated that at the April 21, 1987, meeting, the Commission
continued this application due to lack of information. The applicant
was directed to submit a specific plan for review. The applicant has
submitted a set of plans for the project which includes a site plan,
building plans, landscape plan, and a site grading and drainage plan.
The project generally consists of 1,584 square feet, single story
structure, with a flat roof. A stucco exterior is proposed with a wood
accent band around the top. There is a paved parking lot for 5 cars in
front of the building, and a partially fenced, gravel storage lot for
14 cars behind the building.
Mark Donaldson, representative of Tom backhus, developer of property
and Rich's Auto Body stated he submitted plans and calor renderings for
the project, as well as photos of the site. Donaldson then explained
renderings and plans to Commission,
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Lot 36 Blk. 1 BM @ BC - S.R.U. to Allow an Futo Body Repair Shop
Storage Lot - Con't from 4/21/87 Regular _Meecing, Public Hearing,
Can't.
Donaldson stated that the color for the exterior of the building, which
is stucco, is Stowe #8387, and the wood treatment for the parapet and
fascia, trim, exhaust flue and wood treatment is Stowe #8550. The
landscaping is concentrated on the north side for variation of masses
and more interest inside the closed fenced area.
Discussion followed on plans.
Cuny then opened the public hearing.
Bob Warner, adjacent property owner to Lot 36, and part owner of Lot 34
spoke from the audience and stated he is just completing a body shop up
the road and explained that the Commis=.ion was quite concerned about
natural screening for that project. The operator initially wanted to
locate on the corner of Metcalf and Nottingham Road, and was told he
could not. The site the body shop is on (Lot 11, Block 1) was approved
as he understood it, because of the natural screening. He thought that
this type of use was objectionable on lower Metcalf Road.
Louis Medeiros, owner of Avon Auto Body located on Lot 11, Block 1,
spoke from the audience and stated that discussions he had were
informal in which it was recommended that he not pursue anything off
the freeway. He explained that he spoke with Mr. Wolff regarding the
use of his building (Lot 23, Block 1) and was discouraged there and
also spoke with Mr. Warner about the use of his Lot 34, Block 1.
Because of the already existing 3 buildings and previous lease
agreements, we thought it would be better for the area and the Town in
general if he would locate at the upper north end of the Town proper.
That being a one way road leading to a residential area, he stated he
felt very isolated there, and did not before this application was
presented. He explained that his business and body shop was put under
great scrutiny and stated he has a successful business in Eagle that
was looked at, and he hoped that the same scrutiny was given to the
other applicant in this venture. He stated that body shops typically
have a bad reputation and does now feel isolated at the top of the
hill.
Discussion followed.
Warner spoke from the audience and stated that one of the existing
criteria the Town put them through, in relation to the site he is an
now, is the natural berming and trying to hide the cars naturally
rather than fencing.
Donaldson stated that the Metcalf Road area is in the IC zone district
and the Code is explicit about the Special Review Use requirements for
these uses, but it is consistent for all of these properties. He did
not understand why Medeiros shyed away from one site ur another. The
fencing is set forth in the Zoning Code as a prescribed manner of
screening. The natural screening on Medeiros' site was available. He
believed that the Town found that to be an advantage over a flatter
site. He explained that there are buildings on either side of Lot 36,
the site steps down, the building is to the front of the road along
with the entry, and the gates and the screening are as prescribes: by
the Zoning Code.
Cuny then closed the public hearing.
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Lot 36 Blk. 1. HM @ BC - S.R U to Allow an Auto Body Repair Sheo &
Storage Lot Cont from 4/21/87 Regular Meeting Public Hearing.Con't.
Donaldson then explained plans to Commission regarding building height
in relation to adjacent buildings, screening and parking scheme.
Cuny stated she had no problem with the use, but was not in favor of
putting a storage lot at this point in Town. It is a very visible area
and felt that the screening fence was not aesthetic. She felt it would
turn into a junk yard.
Discussion followed.
Gersbach felt that you can't determine how well someone would run an
auto body shop aesthetically as opposed to someone else.
Curry did not feel this was the place for an auto body shop.
Landauer suggested the item be tabled so that the Commission coulu make
a site visit.
Donaldson stated that they made a great effort to come to the
Commission in advance to discuss this pro--3sal before the drawings were
done and architect was hired, to pursue this project and development
before the partnership was put together to purchase the land to build
to suit for Rich's Auto Body. There is no secret of the storage lot
being tied to the auto body shop. He stated he was very disturbed
between the separation of the storage yard as opposed to the auto body
shop. He wondered how you could have an auto body shop without a
storage lot. He stated that the Zoning Code is very clear that in
order to mitigate and to provide screening, that a fence is one of the
methods of doing it. He believed he was designing this by the Code.
He also stated that the gravel yard would not be seen by the public,
and the real problem is the soils, which has a 1,000 pound bearing
capacity, and it will not percolate water. The gravel yard is very
functional. If the water is trapped by asphalt there will be problems
on the site and adjacent sites. The required parking spaces are paved
and the driveway is paved back to the gate. He felt that they mace
great efforts to take a small site and screen it very carefully.
Medeiros spoke from the audience and commented on abandoned or wrecked
cars. He stated that his building was large and required a larger
parking lot. He explained that a holding yard attracts abandoned cars
and clarified that his parking lot was not a holding yard.
Donaldson stated that the proposed lot was not a holding yard either.
Gersbach stated that this area was designed as an IC Zone District 10
years before. He felt that similar uses in the area would be an asset
Medeiros felt it would cause confusion and did not want to get lost in
the shuffie at the north end of Metcalf Road. He stated he purposely
chose that area to protect the community, but would rather be at the
corner of Metcalf and Nottingham Road.
Warner spoke from the audience and stated that he realized that Metcal:
Road was a sensitive issue with the Town and did agree with Gersbach,
but the Town made the decision to put Wildwood and Wildridge up on the
hill, but then said 'here's our luxury subdivision'. There are
inconsistencies there and the Town has said in the past this is an IC
zone, but we want to protect the entrance into the Wildridge area, and
be cautious in what is allowed there. If this was a use by right,
there wouldn't be a Special Review Use hearing except for the design
review, and these need to be .00k2d at on a site by site basis.
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May 5, 1987
Page 7 of 12
Lot 36 Blk 1 BM @ BC - S.R.U. to Allow an Auto Body Repair Shoo &
Storage Lot Con t. from 4/21/87 Regular Meeting Public Hearing.Con't.
Donaldson agreed and felt they were getting off track by discussing
free trade. He also had concerns tnat perhaps the Commission was not
ready to act on this and maybe the Commission would prefer to visit the
site. He stated they would consider being tabled for that. He stated
that he did want to continue with the design review and continue the
Special Review Use.
Gersbach motioned to adopt Resolution 87-10, approving an auto body
repair shop on Lot 36, Block 1.
Landauer seconded.
Donaldson abstained.
Doll abstained.
Motion did not carry due to a non -majority vote.
Discussion followed on action taken.
Wood suggested that Commission table the action or continue it to a
future meeting.
Gersbach motioned to table the action on the Special Review Use.
Landauer seconded.
Donaldson abstained.
Motion carried.
Donaldson then continued with discussion of design review for the
proposed auto body repair shop on Lot 36.
Doll and Landauer stated that they had no problem with the building
design.
Cuny stated she would rather see the fence run east and west along the
storage lot.
Donaldson stated he had no problem with that.
Landauer motioned to approve the design review of the auto body repair
shop with the stipulation that the screening fence run east and west
rather than north and south along the parking area.
Goll seconded.
Discussion followed on irrigation and landscaping.
Donaldson stated that all landscaping would be hand watered because an
automatic system can't be used because of the soil problems.
Landauer amended motion to include that stucco, wood siding, and flue
colors be indicated on plans, and a minimum 18" culvert be shown.
These additions are to be made to the plans prior to submittal for a
building permit.
Doll amended second.
Donaldson abstained.
Motion carried.
Lot 23 Blk. 1. BM @ BC - S.R.U. to Allow an Auto Repair Shop - Jerry's
Auto Repair - Public Hearing
Donaldson rejoined Commission discussion and resumed chairing the
meeting.
Wright stated that Jerry Vekre of Jerry's Auto Repair has applied for
Special Review Use approval to allow an automobile repair shop in the
Wolff Warehouse located on Lot 23, Block I. The space which Mr. Vekre
is currently occupying was used as an archery range for Blue Steel Gun
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Lot 23 Blk. 1, BM C_BC - S.R U to Allow an Auto Repair Shop - Jerry's
W Auto Repair - Public Hearing. Can't.
Shop. It is between the gun shop and Benchmark Clean=rs. There are no
plans with this application because the Wolff Warehouse is a completed
project.
t opened the floor for discussion. He did state
Jerry Vekre, applican
that he felt he could meet staff requirements for the use and explained
there is approximately 1,100 square feet of space.
Cuny asked if applicant was aware that he needed Town approval for his
business.
Vekre stated he didn't.
Landauer asked what kind of repairs he was proposing.
Vekre stated auto repair on American carte, engine repair, transmission
swaps and very little major work, tune ups, oil changes and tires.
Donaldson then opened the public hearing.
There being no one wishing to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Cuny stated she had a problem approving a new use in the building where
the parking was questionable. She stated that new parking was approved
because more retail businesses were going in the building,. She
commented that there was a yacht parked in one of bays and a disabled
bus was also parked on the premises.
Vekre stated the bus sat for 3 days because he was waiting far a part
to come. He explained that he very seldom left a vehicle outside
because it is an eyesore.
Cuny asked about anothar disabled vehicle she saw at the Wolff
Warehouse.
Jerry Galle, owner of Blue Steel Gun Shop spoke from the audience and
stated that car was from the mechanic working at Beaver Track and
Trail. He stated he or Vekre have not exceeded their 7 parking spaces.
Cuny did not feel there would parking available for retail businesses
when a boat was taking up potential spaces.
Donaldson stated that Statf suggestions would be not to allow disabled
vehicles to be parked otitside the building and that all repairs be made
inside, and that it conform to building and Fire Department codes. He
asked if the applicant would be able to do that.
Vekre stated he would and that he normally has room to leave 2 cars in
the bay while he works on one.
Doll asked what could be done about the boat.
Wright asked where the boat cane from.
Mrs. Galle spoke from the audience and stated it belonged to a friend
of the owner of Beaver Track and Trail.
Wright stated he sent a certified letter out to Beaver Track and Trail
putting him on notice. He has been doing some auto repair in there as
well. A lot of the stuff on that lot is associated with that
operation. He has about a week to respond. Beaver Track and Trail is
also under Special Review Use requirements, and the Town can take
action.; perhaps a citation, and revocation of the Special Review Use.
Galle spoke from the audience and stated that most of the problems are
from Beaver Track and Trail with regard to abandoned cars. He agreed
this was an eyesore.
Discussion followed on parking for business and cars that would be
worked on, as well as criteria for a Special Review Use.
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Lot 23, Blk 1 BM @ BC - S.R.U. to Aliow an Auto Repair Shop - Jerry's
Auto Repair Public Hearing. Con t.
Vekre reiterated that any cars that need parts would be kept inside
until parts are received.
Gersbach motioned to approve Resolution 87-11, approving an auto repair
shop on Lot 23, Block 1. The application complies with Section
17.20.020, Granting of a Special Review Use, and Section 17.20.040,
Special Review Use Criteria.
Landauer seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Lots 26 & 27 Blk 1 BM @ BC - Mountain Center - Design Review
Wright stated that at the March 18, 1986, meeting, the Commission
granted final design review approval, with conditions, for the Mountain
Center project. The project generally consists of a three story
building containing approximately 82,400 square feet. The first level,
which is below grade, is proposed to house a mini -warehouse operation.
The main level and the upper level will consist of warehouse space.
Les Shapiro, owner of the project, is proposing to construct the first
phase of the Mountain Center.
Ray Story, representative of Shapiro, stated that submittals are
supplementary drawings to plans previously approved. The primary
changes are to Phase I showing 5 bays. The original proposal was for
12 bays. The 5 t,ys constitute 140 linear feet. The entrance to the
mini -storage is done by a ramp at the outside of the building rather
than the inside. There was concern of the slope at the north side of
the building. On original plans, that was a 1 1/2:1 slope. By
modifying the grading, we feel we can produce a 1:2 slope which will be
more stable. The previous notes from past approval has not been
altered. We would like to tie the final drainage plan to tnt building
permit. Our engineers are ready to prepare the final drainage plan
showing the required filter vents. It is our intention to submit the
final drainage plan, along with the foundation plan and structural
plan. In the previous approval, there was to he consideration for
additional screening. The landscaping that was shown was primarily
deciduous landscaping, trees, shrubs and bushes, although compatible
with that side of the valley, are hat very visually substantial,
particularly in the wintertime. On the revised plan we have shown the
addition of some conifer plantings that we feel we can make grow
because we have also created a small berm between the parking and the
street. Story explained that this was worked out with Staff because
they felt we had space there. The conifers will either be in a planter
or a swale behind the berm to maintain a damp enough and shaded enough
root structure. We have also been asked that building materials and
colors be more specifically described. We believe Staff is asking for
an elevation with the color numbers on them, which is no problem. We
do not have pictures of the site lighting fixtures. The details for
the trash enclosure would be submitted on the working drawings. They
are made of the same concrete block as the building. Story explained
that they have no intention of changing the landscape plan. The final
plat is being finished now by the engineer and the abandonment of the
lot line has been approved by Council.
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Lots 26 & 27 Blk. 1, BM G BL' Mountain Center. Design Review Can't.
Story then explained forthcoming letter from Upper Eagle Valley
regarding service line in easement to property line to be abandoned.
He stated that one of the concerns of the owner is to be able to start
construction in order to allow his future tenants to commit to this
project.
Discussion followed an drainaye plan submitted.
Doll motioned to approve the design review for the Mountain Center,
contingent upcl: t.:,z fallowing items being satisfied prior to issuance
of any permits for Phase I of the project: 1) a complete grading and
drainage plan be submitted detailing facilities for the treatment of
parking lot runoff; 2) a completely dimensioned site plan be submitted
showing all planned improvements, building ties, parking and drive
dimensions, parking lot lighting, etc.; 3) a complete landscaping plan
showing all landscaping and specifying the type of irrigation system to
be used; 4) building elevations be submitted indicating building
materials and colors; 5) final plat for Lots 26 and 27, Block 1,
vacating the existing lot line and utility easement be recorded; 6) a
comprehensive sign program be submitted specifying the maximum sign
size for each business, the metpria s and colors for signs, and the
location and sizes of any project entry signs and directories;
7) details for the trash enclosures be submitted; and 8) approval is
valid only for those uses which are specifically allowed in the IC Zone
District. Any application for a Special Review Use in this proje.
would be subject to available on-site parking.
Landauer seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Lot 25, Blk 2 BM C BC - Avon Pharmacy - Sign Design Review
Wright stated that Jack Mowder of the Avon Pharmacy, in the Christie
Lodge, has requested approval for an addition to his business sigr.
The existing sign says "Country Store" and Mr. Mowder would like to add
the word "Pharmacy" to the sign using the same 12" high metal pall
channel lettering. We have received a letter from the Christie Lodge
Homeowners Association approving this request. The applicant has
indicated to Staff that his goal concerning this sign is to have it
read "Avon Pharmacy". He stated that if approval were granted, he
would put up the "Pharmacy" portion of the sign alongside 'the "Country
Store" sign. In 3 to 4 months, he would remove the "Country Store"
sign and replace it with "Avon". This would help the applicant's
customers to adjust to the name change. The complete "Avon Pharmacy'
sign would be approximately 12 square feet in area.
Jack Mowder, applicant, explained that people were having difficulty
locating his business.
Discussion followed.
Curry motioned to approve the design review for the Avon Pharmacy sign
as submitted.
Gersbach seconded.
Cuny amended motion to include that the "Avon" sign be installed by
November 21, 1987.
Gersbach amended second.
Passed unanimously.
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Lot JJ B1k. 1. BM @ BC - Vail Discount Tires & Imports Garage - Sian
Design Review
Wright stated that Jim Verhey of Vail Discount Tires and Imports Garage
has requested design review approval for a business sign that he
proposes to place on the Barshop Building. The applicant is asking for
approval for an 18 square foot sign which will be a backlit, injection
molded sign. No colors for the proposed sign have been submitted.
Wright explained that the architect and building owner, as part of
their previous design review approval for the building, were asked to
come in with a sign program for the building. They began to pursue
that and in the meantime Verhey came in with a sign application. The
applicant has asked that we continue this application.
Cuny motioned to continue the sign design review per the applicant's
request.
Landauer seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Reading & Approval of P & Z Minutes of 4/21/87 Regular Meeting
Gersbach motioned to approve the minutes of the April 21, 1987, regular
meeting as submitted,
Doll seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Election of Officers
Gersbach nominated Cuny as Chairwoman.
Landauer seconded.
Nominations were then closed.
Motion carried.
Landauer nominated Donaldson as Vice Chairman.
Gersbach seconded.
Nominations were then closed.
Motion carried.
Landauer nominated Blair as Secretary.
Donaldson seconded.
Nominatinos were then closed.
Passed unanimously.
Other Business
Wood then reviewed irformation submitted on Zoning Code by consultant
Mark Donaldson.
Donaldson stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
Wood stated that there were 2 items that needed further- clarification.
One was with regard to home occupations, in that we had a vr:ry good
definition in the proposed Zoning Code. We had no reference as to
whether it was allowed, not allowed or where it was allowed. Donaldson
has made a note that from previous discussions at Commission meetings,
that the preference was to allow home occupations in the RSF, RD, RMD
and RHMP residential zone districts as a use by right, and that they
would be allowed as a Special Review Use in the RHLD, RHDC, TC and SC
zone districts. The other item left in question had to do with the
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other Business. Can't.
Specially Planned Area review criteria and based on the Town Attorney's
review of it, he recommended criteria be included in the Zoning
Ordinance. He explained that SPA zone districts are essentially the
same as a Planned Unit Development. The only change that needs to be
made in the criteria would be the change from PUD to SPA. If the
Commission concurs with these changes to the Zoning Code, we will make
these changes and present the Code to the Council.
Discussion followed on definition of home occupation.
Gersbach motioned to incorporate the changes into the Zoning Code.
Doll seconded.
Donaldson abstained.
Motion carried.
Gersbach suggested that some commendation be given to former Chairman
Blair for his service to the Town of Avon.
Commission agreed.
There being no further business to discuss, Donaldson motioned to
adjourn the meeting.
Landauer seconded.
Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 PM.
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ctfully Submitted,
e M. Lach
Reco d' g Secretary
Commission Approval Date
M. Blair
P. Cuny
T. Lande
M. Donal
C. Gerst
A. Reyn(
F. Doll
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