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PZC Minutes 080288RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING AUGUST 2, 1988 the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on August 2, 1983, at 7:30 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 Chairwoman Pat Cuny. Members Present: Tom Landauer, Frank Doll, Buz Reynolds, John Perkins, Denise Hill, Clayton McRory, Pat Curly Staff Present: Lynn Fritzlen, Director of Community Development; Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary Lot 1, Block ' Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Benchmark Mobile Home Park, Day—Care Center, Special Review Use, Public Hearin Lynn Fritzlen stated that Wayne Townsend, General Manager of Benchmark Village Mobile Home Park, is requesting a Special Review Use for the conversion of the existing Benchmark: Mobile Home Park clubhouse to a day care center- for the exclusive use of the Park inhabitants. Concurrent with this review is a public hearing as required by the Administrative Procedures for a Special Review Use. Fritzlen stated that a number of upgrades necessary to meet building code and state requirements needed to be done, however, Mr. Townsend had discussed these with Joe McGrath, the Building Official, and that these were economically feasible. She stated that the facility does have a large grassed area and approximately six pullin parking spaces, key elements to a successful day care center. No expansion of the existing facility is proposed and since there is only the one owner no homeowner's approval is needed. Fritzlen stated that when reviewing this project the Commission should consider the Special Review Use Criteria. Fritzlen stated, in conclusion, that day care within the park setting is a desirable asset to the neighborhood in that many of the residents have young children. Limiting the use to the park residents would insure that ttlare would be no excessive vehicular traffic introduced. She stated that the facility does not require unreasonable improvements to meet and exceed state standards for day care. She stated that Staff recommends a;)proval, contingent upon the building Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Augus 2, 1988 Page 2 of 6 Lot 1, Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Benchmark Mobile Home Park Day Care Center2 Special Review Use. Public Hearing (cont.) permit and certificate of occupancy; day care center operation comply with all State and Local codes; day care use be restricted to park residents only; and granting of special review use is specific to the park. as designated in the application. Discussion followed on why this is a special review use. Fritzlen stated that this is an accessory use to the facility itself. Ray Winsor, Resident Manager, stated that there is a need in the park for a facility of this type and they want to have professional child care available for their community. He stated that they will meet the requirements to hire a director, who in turn will run the staffing and as onsite resident managers they will oversee the operation. He stated that there were sufficient children in the park to make this project feasible. Discussion followed on the duties of the director and the future of the day care center if there were not enough children to support the need for it. Discussion followed the state requirements. Winsor stated tht they would have to make some plumbirg changes. He stated that they will meet all requirements. Discussion follcwed on the enclosure of the playground area. Regarding the lack of any renderings of the improvements to be made, Fritzlen stated that these will come when they come back for design review. Cuny stated that at this time the Commission has been asked to approve a use only. Cuny then opened the public hearing and asked if there were any comments from the public, with none, she inquired if any written comments had been received. The Secretary stated that there were no letters or calls. Cuny then closed the public hearing. Landauer moved to approve Resolution 88-7 "A Resolution From The Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission Recommending The Avon Town Council Approve a Special Review use to Allow A Day Care Center on Lot 1, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creel:, Benchmark Mobile Home Park." Reynolds seconded. Perkins stated that he would add, as a fifth condition, subject to Final Design Review. Landauer so amended his motion. Reynolds seconded the amendment. The motion carried unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 1988 Page 3 of b Lot 25 Block 2. Benchmark at Heaver _Creek Christie Lodge Color Change Request Design Review Fritzlen stated that Christie Lodge is seeking final approval for the restaining and/or repainting of the entirety of their- building. heirbuilding. She stated that they have submitted stained wood samples and a partially rendered elevation to describe the new color scheme. She stated that the Commission should consider Design Review Criteria 5.15 - the visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public- ways. She stated that if the Commission finds that this application conforms with the design criteria or can be brought into conformance, Staff recommends approval with the condition that either verbal or written assurance, by an authorized representative of the Christie Lodge, be given that the entire building be similiarly stained in a timely manner. Tom Adamson, representative of the Homeowner's Association, stated that the colors were only determined about 10 days ago. Discussion followed on where the colors would he used. Cuny asked when it would be painted. Adamson replied that they have an estimate of 10 weeks painting time, and hopefully it will be finished by the end of October. Regarding the time limit, it would depend on the weather, however, they will probably bond the contractor. If the weather continues to be rain/, the/ probably would not start the project at this time. Guny asked if they would paint the portion that is painted grey back to brown if they could not start at this time. Adamson stated they hope to get started within the next few weeks. Further discussion followed on the pros and cons of the chosen colors versus the current color and the possible breaking up of the grey massing. Adamson stated that if the Commission wished changes in the painting plan, he could take those changes to his Board for approval, but that it probably wouldn't get done this year as it would probably take at least 90 days to get the Board back together again to consider the changes. Perkins moved to approve the colors as presented, for the Christie Ledge, Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, with the condition that the painting contractor be bonded and that the wort: be completed no later than October 30, 1988. Doll seconded. Cuny suggested that if the work does not start, that the front has to be painted back to brown. Perkins amended his motion to state that if the Piork is not initiated in time to be finished by the October 30, 1988 date Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes August Z, 1988 Page 4 of o that the front portion of the building that is now painted grey and green be returned to the original color. Doll seconded the amendment. The motion passed with Reynolds voting nay. Cree Fritzlen stated that Iron Horse Restaurant and Pizza, located in the Christie Lodge is proposing a new awning with signage at the entrance to their restaurant. The awning will be dark green and the letters will be white. Total length of the canopy is 49'-3" and the depth of the canopy is approximately 4 feet. Purpose of the canopy is to protect walkway/patio and parking access in front of entry elevation; create more visual interest and integrate signage with a permanent improvement. She stated that the applicant has received approval from Christie Lodge representative Tom Adamson far the proposed canopy and sign. She stated that the letter and drawings had been provided. Fritzlen stated that the Commission should consider Design Review Criteria 6.15 - the visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways, when reviewing this application. Fritzlen stated that the dark green canopy would be an asset to the building appearance and fit in well with the new muted blue green and grey staining proposed. Signage integrated with awning is preferrable to freestanding or applied signage. She stated that the lighting of signage has not been addressed. She stated that if the Commission finds this application conforms with the Design Criteria or can be modified to be brought into conformance, Staff recommends that approval be granted with the condition that indirect lighting for signage be incorporated in the approval. Kevin McNett, owner of Iron Horse Restaurant and Pizza, described some of the drawings that had been provided showing the awning. He stated that he chose the green because he felt it would blend in with the colors that Christie Lodge was considering for repainting the building. He provided samples of the color and material and stated that the letters would be back -lit. Discussion followed on the compatibility of the proposed canopy with the new colors of the building. Reynolds asked if the awning material would hold up the snow. McNett stated that he had been assured it would. Discussion followed on the depth and coverage of the awning. Discussion followed on the sign code for Christie Lodge and the approval Mr. McNett had received from Christie Lodge. The Commission discussed having the Staff send a letter to Christie Lodge, requesting that they look at their sign Planning and Zoning Commission Maeting Minutes August 2, 1988 Page 5 of 6 program and to please come back with a more uniform program and suggest that they remove non -existing businesses -iigns. Perkins moved that the Commission approve the Lot 25, Block 2, Benchmark: at Beaver Creek, Iron Horse Restaurant. and Pizza awning and sign as presented. Landauer seconded. Reynolds asked that the motion be amended to direct the Staff to verify the safety of the awning. Perkins amended his motion to approve as presented with the condition that the applicant address and verify the structural design of the awning system is sufficient to prevent any safety hazard. This means a letter from the manufacturer stating that it meets snow load requirements. Landauer seconded the amendment. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion followed regarding the need for Mr. McNett to get a temporary sign permit from the Town. He was directed to contact the Staff regarding this. Further discussion followed on sign programs. Reading and Approval of the Planningand Zoning_ Minutes_ of 7/19/88 Regular Meeting Landauer moved to approve the minutes as submitted. McRory seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Other business Fritzlen stated that Ralph Schomp Chevrolet has gained permission to park and display cars in the Avon Market Center Parking Lot. A tent as depicted in the drawing provided with an attached conforming sign, will be erected on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th in two of their allotted parking spaces. They will be using approximately I8 parking spaces to display the cars. These are cars that were used by some of the players and officials of the past tennis tournament and they will be selling the cars. Discussion followed on the size of the tent and the placement of the tent. McRory moved to allow Ralph Sr_homp Chevrolet to set up their tent at the furtherest northwest area of the Avon Market Center parking area. Landauer seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes August 2, 1988 Page 6 of 6 Discussion followed regarding the possibility of placing of two small single family units on a large duplex lot instead of a duplex. At this time this is not allowed. The need and/or the lack of need for attachment was discussed. Fritzlen discussed the limiting of the site access to a single road cut. Discussion followed on the desireability of re—subdividing the lots for single family lot--. Various contingiencies were discussed. The Commission's general concensus was that this would be a good idea. A suggestion was made that it could be limited to duplex lots with no fractionalization. The Commission requested the Staff research this concept and inform the Commission at the next meeting if this could be done legally. Discussion followed on enforcement of signage and the storage barn at City Market, and no parking signs. Perkins moved to adjourn. Doll seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM. Respectfully submitted, Charlette Fascuzzi Recording Secretary Commissi P. Cuny T. Landa F. Dol 1 J. Perki D. Hill C. McRor A. Reync