PZC Minutes 061990oma 01'40
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
JUNE 19, 1990
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on June 19, 1990, 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, Buz Reynolds
Jack Hunn, Terri Jeppson
Clayton McRory, John Perkins
Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of Community
Development, Jim Curnutte, Planner
Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording :secretary
Chairman Doll, at roll call noted that all members, except
Sue Railton were present.
Lot 23 Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek. Wolff Warehouse,_
Review of Parking Requirements for New Use
Jim Curnutte stated that retail sales had been approved
previously for the Blue Steel Gun Shop in this building. He
stated that one of the conditions of the original approval
was that any proposed change in the occupancy or use within
the project shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Commission. Dar, Shelton, of Vail Furniture, is planning on
using the space for storage and retail sales of used and
discontinued furniture. It will be called the Bargain Barn.
A sign review is scheduled for the future.
Curnutte then reviewed the parking requirements fc this use.
He stated that half will be warehouse and half will be
retail. Therefore, the minimum number of parking spaces is
seven. Curnutte stated that he had just received a letter
from Mr. Wolff stating that they are allowing seven parking
spaces for the furniture business and storage facility.
Considerable discussion followed on the previous parking
problems with this project. The Commission felt that they
needed more information from Mr. Wolff regarding the other
leases for the building and how many parking spaces are
allocated to each lessee.
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Perkins moved to table Lot 23, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver
Creek to such a time that the owner of the property, Mr.
Wolff, will meet with the staff and provide copies of the
existing leases for the staff's review and determination if
the parking is available.
Terri Jeppson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Lot 7, Block 1 Wildridge Subdivision Duplex Final Design
Review
Jim Curnutte stated that Michael Hazard is present
representing Dave Garton. The proposal is to construct a
Duplex residence on Lot 7. The property was originally
approved for six dwelling units. In the early 80's the first
phase was constructed (Suncrest Townhomes). The project was
condominiumized and a lot line was created to the east of the
three units in order the three units to be sold separately.
This left, basically, the east half of Lot 7 vacant and this
is the property under consideration. The property is
approved for three development rights and the applicant is
proposing to construct a duplex on the property. The parcel
is slightly under a half an acre or 21,000 square feet. The
building coverage is approximately 5,000 square feet. The
floor area of the building is about 8,000 square feet for a
building area ratio of 24% and a floor area ratio of 38%.
Nearly 1/2 of the lot area is covered with impervious
materials. Maximum building height is 47 feet above finished
grade to the peak of the highest ridgeline.
The house is about thirty feet from the west property line
and is over sixty feet from any existing structure. A
landscape plan is provided, but dDes not list quantities.
Curnutt•� stated that only one copy of the latest version of
the site plan had been provided.
The building is a three story, wood frame building with gable
roofs. Exterior building materials include wood siding,
stucco, and machine cut cedar shingles.
Curnutte stated that this proposal is in conformance with all
Avon zoning regulations. The type and quality of both
building and landscaping materials are suitable with Town
guidelines. The siting of the building and the landscaping
appears to be sympathetic to the adjacent residential
property.
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Lot 7 Block 1, Wildridae Subdivision Duplex,_ Final Des_n.
Review, continued
The building has been designed to "step down" with the slope
of the hillside and appears to work well with the existing
topography, with the exception, due to the length of the
common hallway, it has forced the eastern half of the duplex
to overhang the edge. The appearance from neighboring
properties seems to be acceptable, but the portion that hangs
over the ridge will be highly visable from the public ways.
Curnutte stated that Staff recommends approval with the
condition that a more detailed drainage and grading plan is
provided and also quantities listed in the landscaping plan,
and the applicant should consider some ways to lessen the
impacts of the portion of the building which overhangs the
steep part of the lot.
Michael Hazard addressed the matter of the overhang by
stating that they have been considering stepping down the
deck. He then reviewed the colors and materials as shown on
the list provided.
Perkins stated that at the previous discussion of this
project, he had suggested that a model be provided. He asked
if the applicant had done that. Mr. Hazard stated that he
had not. Perkins stated he had a hard time reading the
drawings. He feels that they are a little bit below the
level that they usually see for a final design. A model
would be helpful as to how this steps down the hill and also
how the roof plains come together.
Considerable discussion followed on the levels of the
building, and the fact that there :teems to be a single car
garage for one unit and no covered parking for the second
unit and most of the parking is surface. Discussion followed
on the F)ssible use of landscaping to breakup some of the use
of asphalt. Discussion followed o.i the lack of detail on the
plans, i.e. soffits, roof plans, and the complete blank
wall, and the lack of detail regarding the fireplaces.
Snow management was a concern also. There is a valley
feeding a deck and a roof plain feeding a hip that drops on
the stairs. Further discussion followed on the matter of the
one car garage.
John Perkins moved to table Lot 7, Block 1, W.1dridge
Subdivision, to give the applicant time to proviGe a greater
level of detail in respect to the elevations, so the building
plains read clearer. He recommended that a model be made
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Lot 7 Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision Duplex Final Design
Review, continued
available, or a minimum of a roof plan, specifying all roof
plains and pitches. That the applicant look at providing a
full two car garage; a more detailed landscape plan with
respect to the landscaping adjacent to the building; a
treatment of the underside of the overhanging deck and the
stepping down of the deck.
Buz Reynolds seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Rick Pylman stated that as this is a Special Review Use it
will be a public hearing. He described the project as being
a sixteen unit fractionalized project. Two eight unit
buildings. The site has eight development rights assigned to
it. As it was designed, both buildings were to have eight
800 square foot units. When the first building was completed
and they went through the subdivision process it was
discovered that the units were slightly over built.
Twenty-six square feet is the largest error and ten feet the
smallest. Out of the eight units, six are over 800 square
feet. What this does to the project is put them over their
assigned development rights and creates a nonconformance of
the zoning.
He stated that the developers of Sonnen Halde have secured
two development rights and are requesting to transfer those
on to the site to make up for the shortfall. Th: development
rights are coming from Tract B, Block 1, Filing 2 of
Eaglebend.
Pylman reviewed the criteria for granting a special review
use. He stated that the use of this property is residential
and will continue to be residential and the use of the
sending property is residential and that will continue to be
residential and approval of this request will not impact
these uses.
He stated that the density of the property would not be
changed, only the number of development rights. The proposed
use is not changed and therefore, is compatible with
surrounding land uses.
Staff recommends approval of this request.
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Lot 8 Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek,_ Sonnen Halde,
glebend Filinn 2, Public_ Hearing,
continued
John Dunham, representing Sonnen Halde, stated that they were
requesting approval of this request.
Chairman Doll then opened the public hearing. With no
comments from the public forthcoming, Chairman Doll then
closed the public hearing.
Clayton McRory moved to grant approval for the transfer of
two residential development rights from Tract B, Eaglebend
Filing 2, to Lot 8, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek,
Sonnen Halde, as described in Resolution 90-6.
Jack Hurn seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Clayton McRory asked what the progress was on the east
foundation. Mr. Dunham stated they would start on this
project as soon as the last three units are sold, hopefully,
this summer.
The concern was having another abandoned foundation in town.
Jim Curnutte stated that there are really two issues to be
discussed and feels that they should be separated. First is
awnings as a design review and also about signage. Jan
Chenault, owner of Casa Bella, is requesting approval of the
awnings and signage on the awnings.
Curnutte stated that one of the awnings would be located
above the middle tier windows on the west end of the
building. The awning is necessary to protect merchandise
from sun exposure and reduce cooling costs. The awning is
proposed to be blue fabric and would project about foot or so
from the building face. It is about 5 feet high and the
distance is 58 feet. The second awning is proposed to be
above the new door and will be 4 x 8 and project about 4 feet
from the building face.
Regarding signage, Curnutte statad that he had provided
copies of the originally approved comprehensive sign plan for
the building and the first and only amendment to the sign
plan. This amendment was for adding wording related to the
occupant of that end of the building to allow for additional
signage for that particular tenant, wits, condition that they
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must lease more than 15% of the total rentable area of the
entire building. This tenant does not meet this requirement.
Curnutte stated that the original program provided specific
criteria for signs. This proposal does not meet these
specifications. Curnutte stated that none of the existing
signs on the building meet this criteria.
The signs being proposed are 15" white fabric letters to be
mounted on the awnings. He did not receive any information
regarding illumination of tl.-4 signs. The sign area on the
west end sign is approximately 14 square feet, and the south
side sign would be about 14-1/2 square feet.
Curnutte then reviewed the criteria, stating that awning
signs have been used to advertise other retail businesses in
town. However, all the signs on this building are internally
lit box signs. He stated that the Benchmark Shopping Center
signs consist of 3 x 6 end 3 x 8 rectangular tube frames with
canvas. The Christie Lodge building does have an awning
sign. The quality of the materials proposed do appear to be
accertable with the Town sign guidelines, however, the
prcposed materials are not authorized in the existing sign
program. The impact of the west end sign is magnified by its
,jroposed placement on such a large background. It would make
it appear to be larger than 14 square feet. It would also
give the impression that Casa Bella owned the entire
building, thereby creating the appearance of imbalance in the
tenant distribution throughout the building. If the
applicant wants the awning for functional or aesthetic
reasons, then staff would feel more comfortable if no one
tenant were allowed to display signage on that awning.
Curnutte stated it is difficult to determine the impact on
the value on surrounding properties. To comply with the sign
code, the proposed sign must comply with the approved sign
program for this building. However, none of the signs on the
building comply. The sign program could be amended. At this
time the amended sign program received recently is not
acceptable.
Curnutte suggested the Commission discuss what signage would
be acceptable and if they wish to approve it, do so with the
condition that the sign program be amended within a specific
time limit.
Jan Chenault stated that she needs signage and feels that the
space that they are using needs the awning for protection of
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the merchandise. She stated she was open for suggestions
from the Commission. She stated that they are sub -leasing
from Avon National Bank and is having trouble getting
anything out of the management of the building.
Chairman Doll stated that he would like to recommend to the
Commission that they approve what they are asking for and put
a condition on the approval that the manager of the building
viork with the staff and come up with an approved sign program
�. thin 60 days.
Hunn stated that he is uncomfortable with the architectural
image of an awning on the west end of the building. This end
of the building is architecturally very bold with a lot of
repetition in the windows and certain patterns and stacking
and to interupt all of that with an awning does the building
with an injustice. He stated there are a lot of methods for
managing the solar gain without putting an awning up. He
suggested applying a film on the interior of the windows that
would cut down up to 60% of the solar gain through the
windows. Ms. Chenault stated that she is aware of that
application, however, her lease states she is not allowed to
use this method.
F' stated that he would be comfortable with approving the
over the door tonight and imposing the condition of
bringing the sign program in within sixty days, but
encouraged her to look at other solutions to manage the heat
gain.
Several suggestions regarding the revisions of the sign
program were discussed.
Perkins stated that he agreed with Jack Hunn. He feels that
they will not need the signage around the end of the
building.
McRory stated he had no problem with the awning on the front.
He doesn't feel it would make it any worse than it already
is. Signage for a new business is a tough issue. He feels
that they need to be sympathetic to new business's needs.
Jeppson stated that she would like to see the staff approve
the color.
Reynolds st&ted he would not mind going with the awning, but.
he wants to see the sign program brought back in.
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Perkins moved to grant final design review approval as
presented for the awning and signage on the south side of the
building and deny final approval for the awning and signage
as presented '`or the west side of the building and that the
approval be conditional upon the owners of the Benchmark
Plaza building presenting a revised and acceptable signage
program for the entire building to the staff within sixty
days. Also, Staff shall grant final approval of the color
sample.
Jeppson seconded.
The motion parried with Clayton McRory voting nay.
Jack Hunn and Buz Reaynolds stepped down as voting members of
the Commission due to conflicts of interest.
Jim Curnutte stated that there are three files to be
considered this evening. They are the SPA amendment, the
Fractionalization, and the Design Review. He stated that the
fractionalization of this project has to be approved in
conjunction with the design review. The final design review
cannot be approved until the SPA amendment is approved. The
previously approved SPA for this area is considerably
different from this proposal, therefore the need to amend the
SPA. The type of use and density as far as number of people
on the property is currently approved, but in a different
configuration. This SPA amendment will allow them to spread
the density out across the property in a different manner.
The biggest change being that the old plan called for a nine
story, ninety unit structure on the property.
The applicants would like to vacate all the existing interior
lot lines. At present there are 10 lots and Tract A.
Currently there are 139 development rights assigned to the
property. Upon vacating the interior lot lines, the total
acreage will be slightly over 9 acres. The amount of open
spa(-- is going to be reduced. The current plan shows
approximately 51% of the property as -pen space, although the
staff has not verified this. The applicants are proposing to
adjust the existing property line of Tract A. This is to
accomplish a more efficient layout of the buildings and
parking. Based on the recommendations from the Town Staff,
the Commission, and the applicants on-site management
consultants, the applicants have agreed to show a community
building on the property. This would serve the recreational
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Lots 2 - 12 and Tract A, Block 1. Eaglebend Filing 41.
Eaglebend Apartments SPA Amendment, Public Hearing,
continued
needs of the residents and possibly provide some day care
facilities. The most significant change, in addition to the
community building, is the addition of an entrance into the
project off of Stonebridge Drive. Currently no topographic,
drainage or grading plans have been received.
Staff suggested criteria for considering an SPA Amendment.
1. That the proposed amendment is consistent with the
efficient development and preservation of the entire SPA.
This amendment does significantly charge the densities, the
building coverage, the layout, the open space, site parking,
etc. of the approved SPA.
2. That the proposed amendment does not affect in a
substantially adverse manner either the enjoyment of the land
abutting upon or across the street from the SPA or the public
interest.
Staff does not feel that this amendment would have any
adverse impact on private or public properties, however, the
full impacts could not be ascertained at the time of writing
this report. Because of that, Staff is recommending tabling
this ite-n for two weeks. However, Staff feels that the
Commission should , at this time, discuss the new layout.
Chairman Doll stated that the Commission would consider the
SPA Amendment at this time.
Arthur Wise, the architect for the project, described how the
project will be layed out and where the parking will be
located. Every unit will have one covered parking space.
All others will be open. They have revised the drawing and
have worked on the color scheme. He then provided
information on the colors and the building materials. He
then discussed the stepping of the buildings. He then
described the dumpster enclosures and locations. He stated
that now they have gone to one building type with two, three
bedroom units.
Chairman Doll stated that, regarding the SPA Amendment, they
will not be looking at the design. What they need to look at
is the reapportioning of the density across the property, the
vacating of all interior lot lines, that the open space has
been decreased from the previously approved SPA, and to
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continued
adjust the existing bourjary lines of Tract A. The community
building and the added eentrance also need to be considered.
Perkins asked Staff how strongly they feel that they need
more time to study this SPA Amendment?
Rick Pylman stated that the SPA Amendment is very closely
related to the design review. The SPA plan becomes the
development plan. The design review approval becomes the SPA
plan. He stated that if the Commission could give that a
very good review and they think that the only things that
they need to come back with, specifically on design review,
might be colors or roof materials, things that won't
substantially change the site plan of the project, he feels
that they could approve it. Then things that need to move on
to council can move on. He suggested that it be done
conditional upon the final design review approval
Perkins commented on his suggestion of breaking up the
checkerboard hard alignment of the building layout. The
applicant replied that they had looked at this, but there was
no way to do it and maintain the number of units they have.
Curnutte stated that they had discussed this and the layout
is dictated by the way the water and sewer lines run through
the property. Further discussion followed on this matter.
Jeppson stated that she was glad to see the community
building and the day care facility. She asked about the size
of the day care facility. The applicant stated that this
would be based on finding an operator and the economic
viability of doing it. What they have done is provide a
place to put if it becomes a necessity. Discussion followed
on the other recreational areas. The applicant feels that
the recreational areas are best where they are located,
because they wanted more open space around the area.
Jeppson asked what the difference was between the open space,
before and now. Rick Pylman stated that this has not been
calculated at this time, however the previous approval was
for a nine story building with two floors of parking, so the
open space was much greater.
McRory stated that he felt the best thing about the project
is the location. It is very suitable for this project. He
suggested a way of softening the project would be with more
landscaping. Some discussion followed on the proposed
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continued
landscaping.
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Discussion followed on how many buildings would be in Phase
I, II, and III and at what phase the community building will
be built.
Chairman Doll stated he would be comfortable with the
approval of the SPA on the condition that all the rest of the
applications are approved.
Rick Pylman stated that there are two issues to be addressed
through the SPA discussions. They are: 1. Tract A and its
reconfiguration and the zone designation of uses on Tract A;
2. The commitment to the community building and square
footage of the building.
The applicant replied that they have
square foot building. The level
construction, they see the need 1 -or i
they need a solid commitment that
community building will be built as
Phase III, etc. This has to be
Amendment.
budgeted for a 2,000
of commitment as to
t. Pylman stated that
a 2,000 square foot
a part of Phase II or
included i n the SPA
John Perkins moved to grant approval for the SPA Amendment
for Lots 2 - 12 and Tact A, Filing 4, Eaglebend Subdivision,
with the following conditions:
1. The physical boundaries of Tract A be defined with the
Staff.
2. The zone designations of Tract A be confirmed with the
Staff.
3. A firm commitment to a minimum 2,000 square foot
communit; building be made and the timing of that commitment
be in Phase II or no later than Phase III.
4. The project receive all additional approvals required by
the Town of Avon.
McRory seconded.
The motion car ;ed with Jeppson voting nay.
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Pylman stated that the Commission should discuss the
fractionalization and the design review concurrently.
Curnutte stated that there are 20 buildings, 12 units each.
There are 80 units which are under 600 square feet or 1/3 of
a development right; 120 units are between 600 and 800
square feet or 1/2 of a development right; and 40 units
between 80000 and 1200 square feet or 3/4 of a development
right, for a total of 117 development rights used. There are
139 development rights assigned to the property, therefore,
they are not using the total amount of development rights.
Curnutte reviewed the criteria, stating that the access on
and off the property appears to be adequate and the Town's
driveway/entrance standards will be met. Regarding the need
for public transportation, Curnutte stated that at full
occupancy it is possible the project will house well over 400
people and services will most likely be necessary. At this
time there is no transportation to the property, but the
applicants are showing two locations for future bus stops.
Curnutte stated that this project will have an impact on
public and private services. The applicant is proposing to
mitigate some of the impacts by providing outside recreation
and opportunities for public transportacion when necessary.
Unit sizes and unit mix is compatible with existing and
potential development in the vicinity.
Staff recommendation is for approval of the fractionalization
request contingent upon the approval of the final design
review.
Jeff Spanel stated, regarding the fractionalization, that
they need to add one more fractionalized unit for the
managers unit. They would like to put one or two apartments
on the second floor of the community building. Since they
have additional development rights the Commission saw no
problem with this.
Discussion followed on the design review and the fact that
new plans had just been received and have not been reviewed
by Town Staff, therefore this should be a conceptual review.
Curnutte reviewed the building, floor, parking and open space
areas. He stated that the maximum height of the buildings is
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approximately 44 feet from finished grade to the peak of the
ridgeline. He stated that the proposed buildings are three
story wood frame buildings with pitched roofs. Exterior
materials will be prefinished hardboard lap siding painted
two different shades of grey. Window trim will be white.
Roof materials will be charcoal grey fiberglass shingles.
There are three access drives proposed, two from Eaglebend
Drive and one from StoneUridge Drive. All parking lots and
sidewalks will be either asphalt or concrete. There is a
minimum of 410 parking spaces required. The applicant are
proposing 410 parking spaces, 240 spaces will be covered and
170 spaces will be uncovered surface parking. A landscape
plan has been provided. There will be an irrigation system.
Curnutte stated that no information on the community building
has been received.
Curnutte then reviewed the criteria for design review,
commenting that since this design and layout is different
than the originally approved SPA plan design review approval
can only be granted in conjunction with the SPA Amendment
approval. The type and quality of both building and
landscaping materials are suitable with Town guidelines. The
siting and landscaping of the buildings appears to be
sympathetic to adjacent properties. Buildings have been
stepped down in height as they approach the river and have
been set back from the edge to preserve the natural character
of the river riparian zone. A wood fence is proposed to be
installed along the west side. He stated that there is no
problem with the topography, although they have not received
a detailed drainage and grading plan. The appearance of the
improvements as viewed from neighboring properties and public
ways seems acceptable. Muted colors and landscaping will
help to breakup the massing. Although different than the
existing buildings in the area, it would not appear that the
architecture will substantially impair the monetary or
aesthetic values of the surrounding area. The applicant is
in conformance with the policies and guidelines of the
Riverfront District..
Curnutte stated that the staff recommendation is for more
detailed information be provided before Staff can recommend
approval.
Chairman Doll then opened the public hearing
He asked staff if there had been any calls or correspondence
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Lots 2 - 12 and Tract A Block 1 Eaglebend Filing 4.
Eaglebend Apartments Fractionalization Public Hearing, and
Design Review, continued
received. Staff stated that no calls or correspondence had
been received. Doll asked if there were any public comments
to be made. With none forth coming he closed the public
hearing.
Discussion followed on the elevations of the buildings.
Perkins was concerned with the wing walls. Discussion
followed on the access entries into the buildings.
Skylights are being used in the stairwells. All entrances
are covered. Discussion followed on the colors to be used.
Considerable discussion followed on all aspects of the new
proposed plans. Due to several conversations being conducted
at the same time, these dicussions are not clear.
Doll asked if there was any public comment on the
fractionalization or the SPA. Being none the Commission
proceeded.
Jeppson moved to grant approval of the fractionalization of
development rights for Lots 2-12 and Tract A, Filing 4,
Eaglebend Subdivision as presented.
Perkins seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
McRory moved to grant final design review approval with the
conditions that the applicant return with the specs on the
community building at the second phase of the development and
that the staff give a final technical site plan review.
Jeppson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Jack Hunn and Buz Reynolds returned as voting members of the
Commission.
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Pylman stated that the Grand on Avon Partnership , is
requesting a variance to allow a built structure to encroach
within six inches of the property and to allow parking within
ten feet of the front property line. The previous approval
did have parking in the setback, so there really isn't any
change. Pylman then reviewed the criteria for approval of a
variance. He stated that this type of feature, a defined
entry, is essential to the operational needs of the
residential units. He stated that if it were new
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Lot 63 Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Grand on Avon,
Variance Request Public Hearing continued
construction there would be no need for a variance, however,
this building presents a hardship in working a solution to
the lack of entry. Pylman stated that the encroachment of
the Porte cochere to within six inches of the Benchmark Road
right-of-way line will be an impact on traffic. The
applicant will be required to realign the road to the center
of the right-of-way and construct that road to acceptable
standards. Pylman stated that Staff recommends approval of
the variance.
Mark Donaldson described what could be done with the road and
landscaping.
Chairman Doll opened the hearing for public comment. He
asked if there had been any calls or letters. Pylman stated
that no letters or calls had been received. Chairman Doll
then closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed on the possible traffic problems.
Discussion, followed on the realignment proposed. Discussion
followed on srow storage.
Jack Hunn moved to adopt Resolution 90-7 and that the
variance would be warranted because there are exceptional or
extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
site of the varia.ice that does not apply generally to other
properties in the same zone.
John Perkins seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Pylman stated that Grand on Avon is requesting approval for
several exterior changes to the existing building. Due to
too much noise, Mr. Pylman's opening comments are not clear.
Mr. Pylman stated that they also have a sign program request
that has not been addressed in this staff report and
suggested that the design review be done and then the sign
program be discussed.
Mr. Pylman reviewed the changes in the parking lots, stating
that they are driven by the addition of the porte cochere and
the revised circulation require: to allow it to function
properly. He also discussed the fenestration changes on the
west end of the buildin_. He stated there are a couple
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things that they are not quite comfortable with yet and they
are working with Mr. Donaldson on them. They are the west
end parking and the two accesses off of Benchmark Road.
These need to be addressed by the Town Engineer.
Staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1. Condition approval of parking and access upon Town
Engineer approval.
2. Request a detailed landscape plan.
Mark Donaldson described the retaining walls and landscape
around the porte cochere. He stated that the insides of all
the exposed exterior corridors and balconys will be a tuscany
color, 3 parts white, one part. tuscany. The balance of the
exterior stucco is the tuscany color with one part white, two
parts tuscany. The accent color for the cap flashing, the
roof edges and metal roof color and running trim will be a 22
C (bright blue) out of the Devoe catalog.
Reynolds stated he felt that the trim color would be an
extreme color difference. It will really stand out.
Donaldson stated that they are trying to give a little life
to the project. Discussion followed on how much of the
building would have this color. The window trims would not
have this cclor. Due to several conversations being
conducted at the same time, some of this discussion is not
clear. Jeppson voiced concerns of clashing with other
projects in the area.
Hunn stated that he felt that the ramped access is an
improvement, however, he is uncomfortable with the design
images proposed in terms of the tower elements and the roof
form over the porte cochere. He suggested battering the
towers along the sides as well as the front plain. He felt
that the roof form doesn't have much strength and suggested
that by eliminating the stucco portion of the side wall it
might be strengthend. Considerable discussion followed on
this idea. Donaldson stated that basically what they want
to do is finish the building, not rebuild it. Perkins
stated he agreed with Jack Hunn. He feels simpler, stronger
forms would be less expensive to build. Discussion followed
on this matter. Donaldson stated he was willing to use a hip
roof form on the structure, even though he didn't like it.
Considerable discussion followed. Due to other conversations
being londucted at the same time, the discussion on the
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parking lots is not clear. Rick Pylman stated he would like
to come back to the Commission with the west parking lot,
the accesses, and Lhe landscape plan.
Reynolds stated that he would like to see a color rendering
of just how much of the bluish teal colcr will be used on
trim. Donaldson stated he would provide that. Hunn stated
he is not comfortable with the colors. The Commission
suggested something softer. Donaldson stated that they would
be back with samples of the colors.
Jack Hunn moved to grant final design approval to Lot 63,
Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Grand on Avon,with the
following conditions:
1. That this approval excludes fivil civil engineering and
the design of the intersections of the parking access with
the Town of Avon road and the parking lot on the Town of Avon
property.
2. This approval excludes final landscaping and signage.
3. The roof form over the porte cochere be modified as
discussed at the meeting.
4. The final colors of the building be presented during a
site visit to the Commission and tonights approval excludes
final colors.
Jeppson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
The sign program was then discussed. Pylman stated that this
is a conceptual review. He stated that as this is a very
large building, there is a lot of signage to be considered.
Pylman provided sketches showing proposed locations for
signage. There are building identification signs, and retail
signs, some directory kiosks, and traffic signs, etc. The
applicant is asking for some immediate approval for some
identification of the building. This would be a temporary
sign (banner). It is six feet high and sixty feet long and
says the Grand on Avon and has a phone number. It would be
located between the towers on one of the balconies.
Considerable discussion followed on the size and the matter
of having the phone number on it. Discussion followed on the
length of time the banner would be on. Suggestions were
given regarding smaller signs and information signs around
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the building. The applicant stated that the sign has been
changed to six feet by forty feet.
Pylman described the proposed signs and their locations as
shown on the sketches. Considerable discussion followed on
the identification sign location.
As this was a conceptual design review, no action was taken
at this time.
Lots 67 68 Block 21 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Cites Market_
Final Design Review
Rick Pylman presented this application, reviewing the Staff
report and criteria.
Mark Donaldson then made a presentation to the Commission.
The above comments were taken from written notes, as no
recording was made of this portion of the meeting.
John Perkins moved to grant approval of final design review
with the following conditions: That secondary doors be
installed in fire exit quarters of the living units; final
approval of curb and gutter by the Town Engineer; add 5
choke cherries around each of the retaining walls on the
north side of the parking lot.
Jeppson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Rick Pylman stated that the proposed sign program consists of
two City Market logos, one on the west elevation and one on
the northern elevation. The signs are 151 square feet each.
There is a grouping of six department indenitfication signs.
The lettering of these signs will be 18 inches, for a total
of 162 square feet, making the total signage requested at 484
square feet. The total lineal footage of the building is 544
feet, so this proposal is within the sign code limitations.
Pylman then reviewed the criteria, stating that the number of
the signs are fine, the locations and materials are fine, but
the signange could be reduced and still present an effective
indentity to the building.
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Mark Donaldson stated that he did not have the liberty to
compromis on the sizes. Discussion followed on the letter
sizes for the department identifications. It was suggested
that the City Market sign on the north be pulled down away
from the parapet wall as the other sign.
John Perkins moved to grant final approval to the City Market
Sign Program with the revision of the six specialty item
signs being dropped from 18 inches to 12 inches, and would be
compressed both vertically and horizontally, and that the
north elevation City Market logo be spaced the same distance
from the top of the parapet wall.
McRory seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Rick Pylman stated this project has final design approval as
one building. At the last meeting the applicant requested a
change by separating the car wash from the main building and
also asked for a change in the roofing materials. The
request to separate the car wash was denied and the asphalt
roof was approved with the condition that the applic-nt bring
back a sample. The applicant is present with the Sample and
also has another revision attempting to separate the car
wash. Pylman stated that the staff has reviewed anc' has no
functional problems with the site plans and the separation of
the two builCings. Pylman described the traffic flow and
landscaping. Liscussion followed.
Steve Riden stat.•: -1 that they had added a separate entrance
and exit for the car wash. He stated that the distances
between the buildings is due to the potential in the futi -e
for subdividing the property. The second reason is that they
intend to proceed immediately with the car wash building. He
stated that they have discussed working with the Town of Avon
and the State Highway Department and incorporating some
landscaping into the right-of-ways but they do not have the
permits at this time.
Riden also stated that this change gives them more space for
the restaurant, which is a criteria for the tenant. They now
have the entire building leased. He stated that they will
also be presenting an engineered drainage plan to the Town
Engineer.
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Riden then presented the asphalt roofing sample. He stated
that it is a 240 lb fiberglass/asphalt composite roof. It
has a class A fire rating. It has a 35 year warranty.
Considerable discussion followed regarding the roofing.
Discussion followed on the proposed revisions to the plan.
Discussion followed on the possibility of the third building
being built and where it would be located. Discussion
followed on the landscaping along the property line at
Sunridge. Discussion followed on placing a sidewalk along
the west property line.
Discussion followed on the facts that there is no difference
in the building shapes, the direction of the dumpster has
changed and it will be enclosed, landscaping and sidewalk
along the west side of the property line, lighting will be at
the entry points and a couple on site and the buildings will
be lighted.
Reynolds moved to approve the revisions of Lot 3, Block 3,
Berchmark at Beaver Creek, to the design review with the
addition of the sidewalk along the west property line that
will be split on both sides of the property line and that the
curb between the car wash and the main building be approved
by staff.
McRory seconded.
The motion carried with Perkins and Hunn voting nay.
Rick Pylman stated the applicant is requesting to transfer
one development right from Lot 87 to Lot 89, Block 1,
Wildridge. This requires a pecial Review Use and a SPA
Amendment. He then wishes to fractionalize the five
development rights that would be on Lot 89 into six units,
four 1200 square foot units, and two 1800 square foot units.
He is also asking for design review approval for the project.
Pylman stated the SPA Amendment should be handled first. He
stated that there are two criteria to be considered. He
stated that this amendment is consistent with the efficient
development and presentation of the Wildridge Specially
Planned Area. The proposed amendment does not affect the
land abutting upon or across the street from the SPA or the
public interest.
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Pylman stated that Lot 87 is more difficult, to develop than
Lot 89, therefore, this would help Lot 87. Staff
recommendation is for approv;-�:l of the SPA Amendment.
Chairman Doll opened the public hearing and asked if there
had been any correspondence or calls regarding this item.
Pylman stated that there had not been any response. Chairman
Doll then closed the public hearing.
Hunn moved to adopt Resolution 90-8 to allow the SPA
amendment for Lot 87 and 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision
as submitted.
Reynolds seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
W R toLot 89Block 1. W.R Public Hearing
Pylman stated the Special Review Use requires a public
hearing also. He reviewed the criteria for approval of a
Special Review Use.
He stated that staff recommendation is for approval.
Chairman Doll opened the public hearing and asked if there
had been any comments from the public. Pylman stated that
there had not been any. Doll then closed the public hearing.
Jack Hunn moved to approve the Special Review use to transfer
one development right from Lot 87 to Lot 89, Block 1,
Wildridge, as presented.
Jeppson seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Hearing
Pylman stated that the applicant is requesting
fractionalization of the five development rights now assigned
to this lot. The development plan has four 1200 square foct
units and two 1800 square foot units. The five developmert
rights will create six units. Py -man then reviewed the
criteria for fractionalization approval. He stated there
were four development rights and now five and the six units
will not impact to the access off the main road onto th*s
one. The addition of this one unit has a minimal impact upon
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the total density of the Wildridge Subdiv;sion. The issue of
public transportation service is a greater issue which will
be addressed in the future. The concept of fractionalization
could create substantial impacts upon the Wildridge street
system, however, this particular project has very little
indentifiable impact. The unit size and mix of this project
is compatible with the character of the neighborhoos and with
the Wildridge SPA.
Staff recommendation is for approval. The project appears to
meet or exceed the criteria for fractionalization.
Ken Sortland stated the reason for the fractionalization is
to provide units not in the higher end of the scale, but not
at the lower end either.
Chairman Doll opened the public hearing and asked if there
had been any comments received. Pylman stated there had been
none. Chairman Doll then closed the public hearing.
Hunn asked what the intent was for the lot that now has three
development rights. Sortland stated that no determination
has been made as to what would actually be built there.
Possibly three single family homes or a small fractionalized
project.
Buz Reynolds moved to approve the fractionalization of Lot
89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision.
McRory seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Rick Pylman described the project, stating that the buildings
cover 17% of the site, are a maximum height of 30 feet and
are served by 16 parking spaces, eight of which are covered.
There is one access drive onto the site, 18 feet in width, a
project indentification sign and a common trash enclosure. A
landscape plan is included with the submittal. The three
buildings have gable roof forms, 6 inch cedar siding, and
stucco is the primary material with an asphalt shingle roof.
Pylman stated that staff feels this is a complete
application, but the Commission needs to talk about the
roofing material and the color scheme.
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Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision,_Ken Sortland Deer
Ridge 6 Unit Development, Design Review, continued
Steve Rider, representing Ken Sortlard, stated that he had
samples of the colors for the buildings and the stucco. The
color would be navajo white. The stains would be
semi -transparent. He described the layout of the buildings
on the site. He described the drainage.
Chairman Doll explained to Mr. Riden about the Worksession
held prior to this meeting, at which the Commission discussed
the matter of roofing materials to be allowed in the Town of
Avon. Officially, wood shake shingles, woodruff masonite
shingles, concrete tile, or sod, will be approved for the
Wildridge area. Mr. Riden stated that they would be happy to
go to the woodruff type shingles. Further discussion
followed on roofing materials.
Hunn stated that he was concerned that each of the units
lacks a turnaround space. Discussion followed on this
matter. The second unit seems to be the tightest one.
Discussion followed on the flue space and the gas hot air to
be used. Discussion followed on the transition of materials
around the elevations. Discussion followed on the size and
width of the chimney mass. It was susggested that
it be
finished in stucco and moved off the corner a bit.
It was
suggested that the chimney be brought to the
ground.
Discussion followed on the mirror imaging. Discussion
followed on the snow shedding into the entry of one
of the
units. Discussion followed on the landscaping.
Jeppson
asked if it would be irrigated. Sortland stated
that it
would be hand watered by each owner. These units
will be
subdivided. Further discusssion followed on the mirror
image
factor. Further discussion followed on the materials
mix.
It was suggested that maybe the trim color could be
changed
on each building.
Buz Reynolds moved to approve the design review for Lot 89,
Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision with the revisions to the
driveway to the middle unit as specified; the chimney
details lowered to the ground and moved off of the corner;
the landscaping be excluded from this approval and to be
brought back; and woodruff shingles to be used. These
revisions be brought back prior to issuance of building
permit.
McRory seconded.
The motion carried with Jeppson and Perkins voting nay.
The Commission decided to do the approval of the minutes at
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the next regular meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlette Pascuzzi
Recording Secretary
Commissi
F. Doll
T. Jepps
J. Hunn
J. Perki
S. Railt
C. McRor
A. Reync
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