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PZC Packet 051590(--e" STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION May 15, 1990 Lot 34, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill Bergmann for Ellen Krings and Glen Susmilch Single Family Residence Final Design Review INTRODUCTION Ellen Krings and Glenn Susmilch are proposing to construct a single family residence on Lot 34, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision. Lot 34 is .70 of an acre (30,492 square feet) and the building footprint is 1,100 square feet for a building area ratio of 3.6%. The building is approximately 3,440 square feet for a floor area ratio of 11%. Maximum building height is limited to 32 feet around most of the structure, however, portions of the buildings south and west elevations rise to 39 feet in height. According to the Avon town code, a building's height is calculated by utilizing an averaging process and based on that process this building does comply with the Town's building height requirements. The house is set 65 feet back from the street and 20 feet from the property line on the east. A landscape plan indicating species and size, with a revegetation plan for disturbed areas, and an irrigation system is included with the submittal. The building is a three story wood frame building with a gable roof. Exterior materials are stucco with wood trim. All exposed foundation areas are to be covered with either stucco or stone. The stucco and trim color samples hays been submitted. The roof material is proposed to be masonite shingles (woodroof). she driveway will be overlayed with 4" of asphalt on a 4" gravel base. At the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing of May 1,1990, the Commission continued their review of this residence until their meeting of May 15, 1990. Following are some of the c-mments made by various Commission members prior to tabling tha proposal. 1. The north elevation of the building is rather bland. Larger windows are suggested. Window shutters should be added. Possibly flower planter boxes could be added. 2. wood siding could be added around the top of the building to break up its mass and reduce the large amount of stucco. 3. Larger building overhangs should be considered. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Two of Five Lot 34, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill Bergmann for Ellen krings and Glen Susmilch Single Family Residence Final Design Review 4. The grading plan must be redone. Greater detail is necessary, expecially around the stone stairway. This work should be done by a professional engineer or architect. 5. The cost of paving the driveway should be collateralized to assure its completion. The following revisions to the building have been made by the applicant since last meeting. 2" x 8" window sills have been added to all smaller windows. - 1" x 4" contrasting trim has been added around windows and along soffits. - AFphalt shingles have been replaced with masonite pressed wood shingles. - The proposed mechanic's pit in the basement has been removed. Most of the exposed foundation and reta-,i,ing walis will be finished with stone rather than stucco. - The landscape/drainage/grading plan has been redone by a professional architect. - The building entryway has been enlarged. - The house has been relocated on the lot (30 feet further north and 10 feet west). The driveway will be asphalted immediately. A full stairway window has been added to the north elevation to break up the simplicity of that side of the building. . r Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Three of Five Lot 34, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill Bergmann for Ellen Krings and Glen Susmilch Single Family Residence Final Design Review STAFF COMMENTS The Commission shall consider the following items in reviewing the design of a proposed project: 6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: This project, is in conformance with the zoning code and other applicable Town of Avon regulations. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvement, inciuding type and quality of ma-.erials of which it is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be locatec. COMMENT: The exterior materials are stucco and stone with wood trim and masonite shingles. The masonite shingles are made out of 3/8" to 1/2" thick pressed wood. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The house is sited approximately 65 feet from the front (south) property line and 20 feet from the east property line. Landscape clusters have been provided around the entire structure. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed improvement with site topography. COMMENT: The owner of the proposed residence has chosen to utilize a walkout basement and garage below the main floor level. Although this concept lessens the overall bulk of the structure, compared to an above -ground garage, more extensive grading of the site will be required. •; •I ^• � Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Four of Five Lot 34, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill Bergmann for Ellen firings and Glen Susmilch Single Family Residence Final Design Review 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring properties and public ways. COMMENT: This development is most visible from the residences to the north and ast. The house is sited in such a manner that that portion of the house exhibiting the greatest elevation difference is not visable to most surrounding property owners. In addition, landscape clusters surround the house to help break up the building form and provide visual relief. 6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to other- in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT: Staff sees no conflict with this criteria. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The proposal is in general conformance with adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the Town of Avon. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of this design review application with the following conditions: 1.) The driveway entrance must comply with the applicable requirements of the Town of Avon. 2.) The applicant should consider all options available to lesson the amount of disturbed area currently shown on the site plan. . fir► -� i•y.- Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Five of Five Lot 34, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision Bill Bergmann for Ellen Krings and Glen Susmilch Single Family Residence Final Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application 2. Applicant Presentation 3. Commission Review 4. Commission Action Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION .ved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modi-ried Conditions (X ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn Date_ `rte Terri Jeppson, Secretary request. The Commission granted Ftnal Design approval of the single family residence with the following condions: the drive- way itntrance must comply with the applicable requirements of the Town of Avon; the applicant should consider all options available to lesson the amount of disturbed area currently shown on the site plan. In no case shall the disturbed area extend bevond the 8480 contour line. Stone retaining walls shall be ^Owi eq/1 PLANNING AND TONING ACTION (Continued) used to limit the disturbed area west of the proposed residence; final approval of your proposed roof material (Woodroof by Masonite is withheld in order to allow The Design Review Board time to adequately determine its suitability in the Wildridge Subdivision. A decision will be reached within six weeks. ^011� o kens STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 15, 1990 Lot 1, Block 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision Avon Towne Square Final Design Review INTRODUCTION The Avon Towne Square project consists of a total gross square footage of 46,760 square feet. The project is designed with a main building of 40,000 square fleet in three stories. The first floor will be retail with office, retail, and restaurant uses above. A secondary building of 10,000 square feet is planned as a free-standing restaurant site. This building has received a setback variance for its location. The site plan indicates 181 parking spaces with a loading berth for each building site. The Town of Avon parking requirements are met by this proposal, however, the Staff feels strongly that the loading berth for the main building should be increased in length from 40' to 60` in order to accomodate the delivery vehicles utilized to service restaurants. The building footprint covers 21% of the site, open space consists of 20% of the site, and the parking and circulation areas cover the remainder of the parcel. A preliminary drainage plan has been submitted and final drainage details will be required with the building permit submittal. A sign program will be submitted at a later date. The landscape plan submitted with this final approval request is a good plan, consisting primarily of low levet accent plantings with larger tree plantings used to both buffer and accent different areas of the property. The landscape plan also addresses, to the extent possible at this time, off site improvements to the Avon Road area. At an earlier conceptual review, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the developer discussed the concept of allowing the planting areas to spill over the property line into the Avon Roac right-of-way, as a way of mitigating the extremely tight site development standards. It has been difficult to specifically plan for this area because of the unknown impacts of the below grade railroad crossing construction. The applicant nas attempted to de9l with this uncertainty by developing a conceptual plan a Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Two of Five Lot 1, Block 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision Avon Towne Square Final Design Review for this area in order to give the Planning and Zoning Commission an idea of their level at committment to this concept. Minor amendments to this portion of the plan may be necessary when the final grade of the Avon Road right-of-way is established. The applicant is also committing to construct a Type 2 curb and gutter system along Benchmark Road, and, at appropriate locations, along the edge of the parking lot. A Dedestrian walkway system is delineated on the landscape plan and will encourage pedestrian movement from the Town of Avon bus stop to both the main building and the restaurant pad. These walkways will be defined by a utilization of a different pavement material. The Staff is strongly supportive of this detailing and feels that this gives this development the character demanded by the Town Center development concept. The restaurant pad site is treated solution in case a building is not time. This interim plan indicates beds which should serve the project site is constructed. STAFF COMMENTS with an interim landscape constructed there for some grading, sod and planting well until the restaurant 6.11 - The conformance with the Zoning Code and other applicable rules and regulations of the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The proposed restaurant pad was granted a setback variance to allow encroachment into the Benchmark Road 25' setback area. The Staff has allowed a parking space design of 16' feet or asphalt with a curb stop that allows a 2' overhang. This parking design allows a reduction in the asphalt area while maintaining the number of spaces necessary to support this level of development. The Staff is comfortable with this solution in general, but we do have some specific concerns that will be worked out upon future review of the restaurant site. Our concern is maintaining an adequate walkway width while allowing this 2' overhang. r^ enk^ Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Three of Five Lot 1, Block 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision Avon Towne Square Final Design Review The remainder of this proposal meets the Town of Avon Zonir� Code. 6.12 - The suitability of the improvement, including type and quality of materials of which it to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located. COMMENT: The building architecture and material selection is consistent with Avon design guidelines. The landscape plan and site improvements are appropriately detailed as a Town Center development site. The curb and gutter improvements, pedestrian walkways and scale of landscaping work well with the Town's vision of the Town Center development as a more urban, formal area. 6.13 - The compatibility of the design to minimize site impacts to adjacent properties. COMMENT: The adjacent properties to this site are the railroad, Benchmark Road and Avon Road. The applicant has provided landscaping to buffer the railroad ano has discussed the possibility of fencing, but no fence detail has been provided. A walkway connecting this property and the Town of Avon bus stop has been included, and the Staff feels the detailing of this walkway is appropriate to this level of development. 6.14 - The compatibility of proposed imprcvements with site topography. COMMENT: The improvements work well with site topography. The only issue with topography would be the uncertainty of the final grade on the Avon Road right of way. While this uncertainty prevents specific landscape design, a conceptual plan which indicates a level of committment has been submitted as a portion of this approval request. 6.15 - The visual appearance of any proposed improvement as viewed from adjacent and neighboring Properties ar public ways. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Four of Five Lot 1, Block 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision Avon Towne Square Final Design Review COMMENT: The building architecture is well designed and detailed. There had been some previous concerns about the vier! of the back of the first floor retail areas. The proposed detailing and landscape plantings may be sufficient to alleviate those concerns. 6.16 - The objective that no improvement be so similar or dissimilar to others in the vicinity that values. monetary or aesthetic will be impaired. COMMENT: The Staff sees no concern or impact with this criteria. 6.17 - The general conformance of the proposed improvements with the adopted Goals, Policies and Programs for the Town of Avon. COMMENT: The Avon Comprehensive Plan calls for high density urban development within the Town Center area. The ideal type of development in this are would be underground parking, first floor retail/commercial with a hotel or condominium bed base above. The landscaping, walkways and surface detailing would reinforce the urban scale of development. The Avon Towne Square project, while not fitting that scenario, is completly within allowable development by zoning. The project may not carry out the exact desires of the Master Plan but through proper detailing and s4te development an appropriate urban design is achieved that will be compatible with future and existing Town Center development. The landscape plan which includes well designed walkways and pedestrian features is important to this project. The curb and gutter treatment along Benchmark Road incorporated into the developer's site planning will add to the strength of this development. The future sign program should reflect Town Center philosophy as opposed to the shopping center standard. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Five of Five Lot 1, Block 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision Avon Towne Square Final Design Review STAFF RECOMMENDATION Increase loading berth on south side of bu�Idinq to 60' in, length. Define a specific walkway pavement material. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff); 2. Presentation by Applicant; 3. Commission Review/Discussion; 4. Commission Action. Respectfully submitted, 1 C3.IA� Rick Pylman Director of Community Development PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied.( ) Wit drawn Trrc Date 5 f 9 G Secretary - STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZO'JING COMMISSION May 15, 1990 Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wilaridge Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert Kedrowski Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision INTRODUCTION Mr. Robert Kedrowski is requesting approval of the Wildridge Acres Sketch Plan application. This sketch plan involves the resubdivision of Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block 2, Wilaridge Subdivision. The existing zoning of these lots is Specailly Planned Area with an associated density of four units, six units, and two units respectively. In order to redevelop these lots as proposed by Mr. Kedrowski, there are five seperate Town of Avon approvals required: 1. Subdivision Sketch Plan - The first step in the subdivision or resubdivision process. Allows the developer, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Councel to evaluaue a proposal's feasibility and design characteristics at an early and inexpensive stage in the planning process. Public hearings are required. 2. S P A Amentment - Section 17.20.070 (Specially Planned Areas) of the Town Code states than any Amendment to an approved SPA plan shall be reviewed and approved according to the provisions of Chapter 17.28 (Amendments to Zoning Code and District May) of the Avon Town Code. This process requires a minimum 12 day public notice period prior to both the Planning Commission and Town Council hearings and should run concurrently with the Preliminary Plan Application. 3. Subdivision Preliminary Plan - Requires the submittal of detailed reports and maps necessary to show that the property can be developed in conformance with the iown's regulations (soil and geologic reports, topographic maps, road plans and profiles, grading and drainage plans, utility provisions, etc). In this particular instance the preliminary plan shall also be considered to be a site specific development plan and if approved, a vested property right shall be deemed to have been created. This process requires public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Town Council with a 30 day public notice period prior to the Town Council hearing. If the preliminary/site specific development plan is approved by the Town Council a notice, generally describing the type and intensity of the use approved, the specific parcels of property affected, and stating that a vested property right has been created shall be published in a newspaper once by the town within fourteen days after the approval. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Two of Seven Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert kedrowski Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision 4. Subdivision Final Plat - The final step in the subdivision or resubdivision process. All otf cial documents and agreements are signed by the developer and the Town Council. Construction of -improvements begins and lots may be sold. A 30 day public notification is required for this process. 5. Design Review - The Design Review Board will review the proposed development of each lot prior to the issuance of a building permit. A fourteen day submittal period is required for each application to the Design Review Board. The Wildridge Acres Sketch Plan application consists of 12 single family residential lots ranging in size from 7,000 square feet to 11,500 square feet. The average lot size is 8,800 square feet. The overall density of the subdivision (including greenbelt and road right-of-way) is one dwelling unit per 12,000 square feet. A summary of existing and proposed lot sizes and allowed uses is as follows: EXISTING SIZE DENSITY US_E Lot #13 1.12 Acres 4 Units Residential Lot #14 .e9 Acres 6 Units Residential Lot #15 1.57 Acres 2 Units Residential 3.38 Acres 12 Units Residential PROPOSED Lot #13 A il,000 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #13 B 8,500 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #13 C 9,400 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #13 D 7,100 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #13 E 8,400 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #14 A 11,500 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #14 B 9,900 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #14 C 2,250 Sq.Ft. Greenbelt - No Density Lot #15 A 7,000 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #15 B 8,100 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #15 C 10,000 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #15 D 7,300 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #15 E 7,300 Sq.Ft. Single Family Residential Lot #15 F 21,000 Sq.Ft. Greenbelt - No Density Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Three of Seven Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert Kedrowski Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision The roads within this proposed resubdivision are intended to be private. Section 16.40.040 of the Avon Town Code discourages the creation of private roads, but does allow for their provision based on the character and location of the proposed subdivision, provided the following requirements are satisfied: 1. Right-of-way width, grades, curves, sight distances and other improvements are constructed in conformance with Town standards. 2. Their creation will not deny access to adjacent and nearby land for traffic, utilities, drainage or other purposes. 3. An adequate homeowner's association or other entity is formed to be responsible for all maintenance of said private roads. The private roads and road right-of-way widths in this resubdivision do not meet Town standards, however, Section 16.08.150 of the Avon Town Code (definition of Specially Planned Area) states that an S P A is to be developed under a unified plan which does not necessarily correspond in lot area, density, lot coverage, open space, or other requirements of existing subdivision and zoning regulations. The following chart shows the difference between Avon's local road standards and those proposed by the applicant. LOCAL ROAD Pavement Width R -O -W Width Cul -de -Sac Pvmt Width TOWN REQUIREMENT 22' 50' 50' Radius PROPOSED 22' 35' + 15' Rd. Maint. Easement 25' Radius Cul -de -Sac R -O -W Width 36' Radius 30' Radius + 15' Road Maintenance Easemt .ak,e", Staff Report to the Planning and "Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Four of Seven Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert Kedrowski Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision STAFF COMMENTS The Planning and Zoning Commission sha'l review applicable provisions and requirements of the Avon Town regulations with the subdivider and consider the sketch plan in terms of the following factors: A. Conformance with the master plan, policies, guidelines, zoning and other applicable regulations. COMMENT: The Avon Comprehensive Plan provides the following guidelines: 1. Encourage the complete development of the Wildridge/Wildwood area. 2. Promote opportunities for the development of housing which is affordable to existing and new town residents. 3. Review underdeveloped sites and assess their suitability to accomodate future growth. 4. Evaluate the existing housing supply ano areas planned for residential development and make adjustments where appropriate. 5. Due to the limited amount of existing trees and shrubs and the open character of the property (Wildridge), special care should be taken to ensure that all structures are compatable with one another and in harmony with the natural surroundings. With regard to the applicant's request to change the existing land use designations of these lots: Section 17.20.070 (Specially Planned Areas) of the Avon Town Code states that any Amendment to an approved SPA plan shall be reviewed and approved according to the provisions of Chapter 17.28 (Amendments to Zoning Code and District Map) of the Avon Town Code. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Five of Seven Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wildridqe Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert KedrOWSki Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision B. Suitability of the Land for Subdivision. COMMENT: During the sketch and preliminary plan review of the Wildridge Subdivision, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council determined that the subdivision and all of the lots contained therein was suitable for subdivision. This application is simply a resubdivision of three to those previously approved lots. C. Reports and studies of significant hazards, areas or activities of local interest. COMMENT: As mentioned above, all reports and studies of possible hazards, areas or activities of local interest have been reviewed previously. Staff feels that this proposed resubdivision would not require the need to generate additional reports or studies of potential significant hazards, areas or activities of local interest. D. Suitability of the sketch plan and establishment of guidelines and conditions for proceeding to preliminary plan. COMMENT: Section 16.16.040 of the Avon Town Code requires the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council to determine the suitability of this sketch plan ano allows them to establish certain guidelines and conditions for proceeding to preliminary plan, or provide reasons for not proceeding to preliminary plan. Staff feels that this particular sketch plan is a suitable one and recommends that the conditions for proceeding to preliminary plan be as listed below under staff recommendations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff feels that this is a complete sketch plan application and recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. The application fu. an S P A Amendment/Zone Change should accompany the submittal of the preliminary plan. 2. New letters must be provided by the owners of Lots 13, 14, and 15 specifically authorizing Mr. Kedrowski to make preliminary plan application and change the zoning of these lots. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Six of Seven Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert Kedrowski Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision 3. The preliminary plan submittal must include a development guide, which will be used by the Town's Design Review Board to ensure that all structures within this development are compatible with one another and are in harmony with the natural environment. 4. The preliminary plan submittal must include a copy of the proposed covenants fcr this subdivision as well as a copy of the proposed documents for creating a homeowner's association. 5. Lots #15 B and #15 C should be amended to provide a minimum lot frontage width of no less than 25 feet. 6. A determination must be made whether or not to require the applicant to construct the roads to town standard or grant his requested variance from this requirement. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission May 15, 1990 Page Seven of Seven Lots 13, 14, 15, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision Mark Donaldson and Robert Kedre,wski Sketch Plan Review of Proposed Resubdivision RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application; 2. Presentation by Applicant; 3. Open Public Hearing for Sketch Plan; 4. Close Public Hearing 5. Consideration by Commission 6. Act on Request Respectfully submitted, J;Vy� C Jim Curnutte Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions (x ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn ( ) Date 5 13 io Terri Jenoson, Secretary` Aprltrarton with the following conditions_:_ The_application — For an S P A Amendment/Zone Change must accompanv the submittal of the preliminary, plan; that new letters must be provided—by the owners of Lots 13 14 and 15 specifically authorizing Mr. Kedrowski to make preliminary plan application and _change the zoning of these lots; the preliminary plan submittal must O'S ^ oo� PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION (Continued) include a development guide which will be used by the Town's Design Review Board to ensure that all structures within this development are compatible with one another and are in harmony with the natural environment; that the preliminary plan submittal must include a copy of the proposed covenants for this subdivision as well as a copy of the proposed documents for creating a homeowner's association; that Lots 1115 B and 1115 C should be amended to provide a minimum lot frontage width of no less than 25 feet; that no sales of raw (undeveloped) land shall be allowed, r*r1 STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MAY 15, 1990 Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Company Revised Sign Program Design Review INTRODUCTION The applicant is requesting approval of a revised sign program for Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek. On July 18, 1989, the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission granted final design review approval to an approximately 11,000 square foot building and its associated sign program. The sign program consisted of two signs to be located on the building as shown on the approved plans. These signs would be pan -channel, back -lit, with blue plexi -glass lens in individual letters. The Deep Rock sign was located in the center of the building and was approximately 30 square feet in area. Since the owner of the building did not know exactly who would be leasing his rental space at that time the specific wording of the second sign was not shown. However, the Commission's approval of this building included the condition that "any future tenant sign must conform to the approved sign program". On October 3, 1989, the applicant requested a revision to the approved sign program for the purpose of increasing the size of the Deep Rock sign to approximately 85 square feet of sign area. This request was denied. The Planning and Zoning Commission felt that the proposed sign was too large for the building facade and was out of proportion with the architecture of the building. On October 4, 1989, the applicants appealed the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision to the Avon Town Council. The Council upheld the Commission's decision. The applicant now wishes to revise the existing sign program in the following ways: 1. The Deep Rock sign will be moved to the left side of the building and the tenant sign will be moved to the center of the building. 2. The word "water" (approximately 6 square feet) will be added below the Deep Rock sign bringing its total to 36 square feet. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission MAY 15, 1990 Page Two of Six Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Company Revised Sign Program Design Review 3. A specific size is being proposed for the tenant sign (32 square feet). In addition, the "type" of signage (box sign) being proposed for the tenant is different than that allowed in the current sign program, which is described as follows: "pan -channel, back -lit, with blue plexiglass lens in individual letters". STAFF COMMENTS According to the Avon Town Sign Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission has discretionary powers in approving a Sign Program. The total sign allowance for a project may be increased and/or reapportioned by a Sign Program approved oy the Commission. Staff recommends that the Commission review this submittal in conjunction with the following Sign Design Guidelines and Review Criteria. SECTION 15.25.060. - Sian Design Guidelines A. Harmonious with Town Scale. Sign location, configuration, design, materials, and colors should be harmonious with the existing signs on the structure, with the neighborhood, and with the townscape. B. Harmonious with Building Scale. The sign should be harmonious with the building scale, and should not visually dominate the structure to which it belongs or call undue attention to itself. C. Materials. Quality sign materials, including anodized metal; routed or sandblasted wood, such as rough cedar or redwood; interior -lit, individual plexiglass -faced letters; or three dimensional individual letters with or without indirect lighting, are encouraged. Aft* Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission MAY 15, 1990 Page Three of Six Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at. Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Company Revised Sign Program Design Review Sign materials, such as printed plywood, interior -lit box -type plastic, and paper or vinyl stick -on window signs are discouraged, but may be approved, however, it determined appropriate to the location, at the sole discretion of the Commission. D. Architectural Harmony. The sign and its supporting structure should be in harmony architecturally, and in harmony in color with the surrounding structures. E. Landscaping. Landscaping is required for all free-standing signs, and should be designed to enhance the signage and surrounding building landscaping. 1. A minimum of five lineal feet out from, and around the perimeter of, the sign shall be landscaped. F. Reflective Surfaces. Reflective surfaces are rot allowed. G. Lighting. Lighting should be of no greater wattage than is necessary to make the sign visible at night, and should not reflect unnecessarily onto adjacent properties. Lighting sources, except neon tubing, should not be directly visible to passing pedestrians or vehicles, and should be concealed in such a manner that direct light does not shine in a disturbing manner. H. Location. On multi -story buildings, individual business signs shall generally be limited to the ground level. (Ord. 8b-3 1 (part). Section 15.28.070 - Design Review Criteria In addition to the Sign Design Guidelines listed above, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider the following in reviewing proposed designs: A. The suitability of the improvement, including materials with which the sign is to be constructed and the site upon which it is to be located; ^n Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission MAY 15, 1990 Page Four of Six Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Company Revised Sign Program Design Review COMMENT: The individual pan -channel, back -lit, blue plexi -glass letters to be used for the deep rock sign are acceptable sign materials and are encouraged in the towns sign code. Since the sign code discourages interior - lit box type plastic signs the "box" frame of the tenant sign and the water sign will be dark anodized metal. The lexan lens of the tenant sign and the water sign will be frosted white with matching blue letters. B. The nature of adjacent and neighboring improvements; COMMENT: The Wolff warehouse to the east (lot 23) displays an anodized metal box sign (North American Van Lines) on the south side of the building. This sign is 2'x 12' or 24 sq. ft. in size. The sign on the east side of the building (Eagle Summit Moving and Storage) is 3'x6' or 18 sq. ft. in size. The signage approved for the Avon Self Storage building (lot 25) to the west included white letters on a soft back -lit strip. The approved size of the individual letters was 1.5'x 1' and extending 17' in length or approximately 25 sq. ft, in size. The Mountain Center building (lots 26/27) signs are 2'x 14' or 28 sq. ft. each. These signs are back -lit, bronze cabinet signs with frosted plexi -glass lenses. C. The quality of the materials to be utilized in any proposed improvement; COMMENT: The Quality of the materials to be utilized appears to be acceptable. D. The visual impact of any proposed improvement, as viewed from any adjacent or neighboring property; COMMENT: The proposed signs would not appear to have a substantually negative visual impact as viewed from adjacent or neighboring property. E. The objective that no improvement will be so similar or dissimilar to other signs in the vicinity that values, monetary or aesthetic, will be impaired: Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission MAY 15, 1390 Page Five of Six Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Company Revised Sign Program Design Review COMMENT- It wquld not eRRear thatof Sur th FRRM4 signage would nega ive y effec values properties. F. Whether the type, height, size, and/or quantity of signs generally complies with the sign code, and are appropriate for the project; COMMENT: With the exception of the proposed tenant sign the proposed signage appears to be appropriate for the project. Section 15.28.080 (sign allowance) of the Avon Sign Code allows each individual business within a multiple business center a maximum of 20 square feet of sign area. However, the sign allowance for each individual business may be increased by a sign program. Generally the increased total sign allowance shall not exceed one square foot of sign area per lineal foot of the portion of building front that is contiguous to the interior space occupied by the individual business. The overall length of this building is 89 feet. Deep Rock's building frontage is 50 feet and the tenant's building frontage is 39 feet. G. Whether the sign is primarily oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and whether the sign is appropriate for the determined orientation; COMMENT: The signs are primarily oriented to vehicular traffic. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the revised sign program as requested with the recommendation that the size of the tenant sign be reduced. We recommend a maximum size of 28 square feet, which matches the size of the signs on the Mountain Center Building. Staff Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission MAY 15, 1990 Page Six of Six Lot 24, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Deep Rock Water Company Revised Sign Program Design Review RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Introduce Application (Staff): 2. Applicant Presentation: 3. Commission Review: 4. Commission Action. Respectfully submitted, Jim Curnutte Planner PLANNING AND ZONING ACTION Approved as submitted ( ) Approved with Recommended Conditions ( ) Approved with Modified Conditions 4x ) Continued ( ) Denied ( ) Withdrawn Date qU Terri Jeppson, Secrptar The followinrt action was taken regardi application. The Commission.granted Final Desig_nggproval of the proposed revised sign program with the following condition: the area of the tenant sign shall be limited to 28 square feet, as opposed to the 32 square feet requested.