PZC Minutes 121989044
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 1989
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on December 19, 1989, 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
Chairman Frank Doll.
Members Present: Frank Doll, John Perkins,
Buz Reynolds, Clayton McRory,
Denise Hill, Terri Jeppson
Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of Community
Development,
Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary
Chairman Doll introduced Eric Vogglman, who has been building
houses in Berry Creek and desiras to build in Wildridge. At
this time Mr. Vogelman wishes to show the Commission the
style that he wishes to build in Wildridge.
Mr. Vogelman provided photos of the styles used in Berry
Creek and stated that he felt that these styles would be
appropriate in the Wildridge area. They are basically a
southwestern style architecture and he feels they would blend
well with the topography and vegetation in Wildridge.
The Commission agreed that this style would be appropriate
for the Wildridge area and encouraged Mr. Vogelman to follow
through with the project he has in mind.
7irk Pylman stated that at the last meeting Sonnen Halde came
in to show their chosen shingle color. The project had
originally had wood shakes, then received approval to change
to asphalt shingles, subject to coming back and showing a
color, and through that discussion they decided to go back to
the wood shakes. They are now here with asphalt shingles and
a color.
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Lot 8, Block 1 Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Sonnen Halde
Condominiums Roof Material Change, Design Review (contj
Clayton McRory stated that at the last meeting the asphalt
shingles, rather than the color, became the issue.
John Dunham and Franz Elsigan provided samples of the color
and the type of shingle they desire to use. Discussion
followed on the style to be used.
Jeppson complimented Mr Dunham and Mr. Elsigan on the
project.
Mr. Dunham stated that they
shingle is quite superior and
The color is a rustic cedar.
for the owners in the long run
be allowed to do this.
have found that the asphalt
gives a thirty year warranty.
They think it will save money
and strongly request that they
Jeppson stated that even though she likes the building, she
feels that this project should stay with the cedar shakes. In
looking at the entire area, which can be seen from I-70,
every property around it has cedar shakes.
Mr Elsigan responded stating that they are trying to do
something different and that the colors of the asphalt
shingles will last much longer than cedar shakes.
Considerable discussion followed regarding the preferences of
the Commission of cedar shake shingles for this project.
Chairman Doll pointed out that the design review for this
building has been completed and at one point the asphalt
shingles were approved and in design review asphalt shingles
are not prohibited.
Hill stated that she feels that the neighborhood is fairly
developed out and she feels that they need to stay in
conformance with the neighborhood and a project of this
magnitude should blend with the neighborhood and she feels
that this is what the Commission is all about.
Mr. Dunham stated that he concurs, but suggests careful
thought on what Mr. Doll said, it was an approved roof.
McRory moved to deny the request for the color change and the
asphalt roof shingles on Lot 8, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver
Creek at the Sonnen Halde Condominiums.
Jeppson seconded.
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Rick Pylman stated that some findings should be included in
the motion.
McRory amended his motion to include the finding regarding
the suitability of the improvement, including type and
quality of materials of which it is to be constructed and the
site upon which it is to be located and the finding regarding
the compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to
adjacent properties.
Jeppson seconded the amendment.
Reynolds stated that he would like to leave it up to the
applicant whether he uses shakes or shingles.
The motiton carried, with Reynolds voting nay.
Lot 4. Filing 1, Eaglebend Subd_ivision,_ South_ Harbor
Rick Pylman
provided sets
of plans for this project.
He
stated that since
the report
was written, he
and Tony Seibert
have had some
conversations
and basically what
is they
are
looking for
tonight is
a conceptual
review of
the
architecture.
They will come
back with an
amended site
plan
because of some
the concerns
regarding this
site plan.
Pylman stated that it is a single family house. Lot 4 is
16,700 square feet and the building footprint is a little
under 2,000 square feet. The building area ratio is at 11%.
The building is sited on the extreme western edge of the lot
and assuming that the roof over hang is not greater than 18",
it does meet all of the setbacks. The building height is 32
feet at its highest point, so there is no problem there.
Usable open space and snow storage is not indicated, but
there is adequate space for this. The architecture is
similar to what is being done in the Eaglebend area. The
problem with the proposal as presented is that the elevations
do not match the site plan, specifically the south elevation
along the river.
Pylman stated that it does meet the zoning code. The type
and quality of materials is fine. All of the setback
requirements are being met, but there are some problems with
the siting in relation to the river bank. The visual
appearance is fine except for some concerns from the river
and across the river with the appearance of the deck that
extends out and the supports that will be required to go down
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to grade on the deck. This proposal is very similar to
existing improvements in the vicinity, and there is no
problems with that, and the proposal is in general
conformance with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of
the Town of Avon.
Pylman stated that the comments relate to the site plan in
the elevations. Part of the problem is the house is set on
the front setback and extends over the river bank in back.
The floor plan is being set on a site that doesn't quite fit.
The site isn't quite long enough given the front setback and
the location of the river bank. He stated that he feels
there should be a new site plan and that the commission
should look at the architecture conceptually at this time.
Tony Seibert, South Harbor Development, stated that this
house is a presale, based upon one of the duplex units. The
buyer wanted an exact duplicate of the floor plan, but as a
single family residence. He agrees with Staff that the
house needs to be moved back towards the road. He would like
to proceed with the aesthetics of the building, subject to a
new site plan being provided to staff, so that, staff could
approve that. He feels that the only wzy this sill work on
the site is to come back and ask for a setback variance,
similar to what John Railton got. They would probably be
asking for a ten foot setback or at least 8 feet.
Rick Pylman -stated that he didn't feel comfortable with the
Staff approviny the site plan. He felt that the commission
should see the new site plan, but if there is a variance
request they will see it again anyway.
Seibert stated that what they are trying to do is buy Lot 3
and rather than build two duplexes on the lots is break them
up and build three smaller single family residences and that
is why they put this first single family to the extreme west
end of the lot.
Discussion followed on the architecture of the project.
Seibert stated that the roof overhang will definitely be 18"
or less. Discussion followed on the bland look of the north
elevation, especially in connection with the west elevation
which is rather bland also. It was suggested that some
windows be added on the north elevation. Discussion followed
on dressing up the chimney and possibly using stucco. It was
recommended that the west elevation and north elevation be
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Lot 4 Filing 1 Eaglebend Subdivision_ South Harbor
given some of the interest that the other two have, possibly
some plane changes, to develop some shadow patterns. It was
suggested that maybe lattice work could be used under the
deck to disguise the supports for the deck.
Since a revised site plan is required, and this discussion
was basically conceptual, no action was taken regarding this
application at this time.
Reading and Approval of P 8 Z Minutes of 11/21/89 Regular
Meeting
Denise Hill moved to approve the minutes of the November 21,
1989 regular meeting.
Clayton McRory seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
Discussion followed on the steel frame that has been erected
for the Christie Lodge pool.
Buz Reynolds stated that, at 5 AM the other morning one of
the semi trucks at the moving company pulled out in front of
him and forced him into the ditch. Denise Hill stated that
she also had a problem yesterday with a truck blocking the
road. Discussion followed on this problem and also on the
problem of outside storage. Rick Pylman stated he would
check into this further. He stated that Paul Wolff, the
owner, would also like to get the matter settled.
Chairman Doll stated that one of the matters that the
Commission is going to have to address is the roof husiness.
He stated that the Town of Avon is trying to encourage people
to come here and build. Today, every applicant is talking
about costs. That is one of the things that slows down
building. He stated that he had checked , at the two lumber
companies that service this area, the costs on roofing
material. Wood shingle roofing, sawed shingles, is $115.00;
Shake shingle roof is $90.00; Fireproof shakes, $147.00.
Metal roof is $85.00 with all of the attachments it takes to
put it up. Asphalt, fireproof shingles, with a 30 year
guarantee is $78.00. Other asphalt shingles, not fireproof
and depending on the guarantee run from $25.00 to $60.00.
Fiberglass is about $80.00. Other options are tile or tarred
gravel, both far more expensive. Doll stated that he feels
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Other Business (cont)
that one of these days some of the applicants will take
exception to this wood shingle roof business and go to the
Council.
Hill stated that the Commission has to look at the
neighborhood consideration. She stated that she has no
problems in other areas, just this particular project.
Considerable discussion followed on the matter.
Doll stated that the Commission could not say that every
house that comes through here has to have shake shiigle roof,
or they will disapprove it. If they do, then the Commission
is in deep trouble.
Hill stated that it is not the Commission's job to consider
costs. Doll stated that it is not their job to disco.rage
people from coming in because the Commission insists on the
most expensive material.
Discussion followed on the importance of roofscape.
Doll stated that the Commission can not say that shake
shingle roof is the only thing that is acceptable. Each
project should be considered on its own individual merits and
location. Discussion followed on the justifications of the
denial on Lot 8, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Sonnen
Halide, citing the location as a primary reason.
John Perkins moved to adjourn.
Buz Reynolds seconded.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlette Pascuzzi
Recording Secretary
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