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PZC Minutes 071790RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING JULY 17, 1990 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on July 17, 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 Terri Jeppson, John Perkins Sue Railton, Jack Hunn Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of Community Development, Jim Curnutte, Planner Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary Chairman Doll stated that all members were present except Clayton McRory and Buz Reynolds. Lot 63 Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Grand on Avony Design Review Revised Porte Cochereand Building Colors Rick Pylman provided drawings related to the revisions to the porte cochere. He stated that originally they had contemplated moving Benchmark Road to create more room for the porte cochere. For various reasons that is no longer being contemplated. Essentially they have brought the porte cochere back in closer to the building to allow it to function with the existing alignment of the road. Also, what needs to be done at this meeting is the entry and exit configurations. Mark Donaldson stated that the roof forms have been revised as requested. The color will be the Pratt and Lambert 1366 Blue Spruce. All the other changes are intact in terms of what was requested. He stated that they will come back with the lighting proposal. The signage will also be presented at a later date. He gave a general description of what they will be proposing. Discussion then followed on the color scheme. The Commission members have, just prior to this meeting, looked at the samples painted on the building. Donaldson stated that the owners prefered the mauve mist PL2035 as the basic color. He stated that the blue spruce would be used on the metal roof PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 1990 Page 2 of 11 Lot 63 Block 2. Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Grand on Avon Design Review Revised Porte Cochere and Building Colors, cont of the porte Cochere, the cap flashing for the upper roof forms of the main building, the roof parapet of the lower building, and the metal handrail at the retail level. John Perkins moved to grant final, approval for the colors presented. All colors will be Pratt and Lambert and are: P12022, smoke stained rose for the inside of the balconies and north facing corridors; PL1366, blue spruce for the trim color; PL2035, mauve mist for the basic building color. Perkins also moved to grant approval to the revised porte Cochere design as presented. Terri Jeppson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Buz Reynolds arrived at 7:50 PM. Jim Curnutte stated that Robert Borg is proposing to construct a mirror image duplex on Lot 38. The lot is a quarter of an acre in size or about 10,890 square feet. The building coverage being proposed is approximately 2800 square feet for about a 26% building area ratio. The floor area of the entire building, including the first floor which is mostly garage level, is approximately 7,300 square feet, which is about 68% ratio. Slightly over half of the lot is covered by impervious materials. Maximum building height is 35 feet. A landscape plan has been provided that does show approximately 7 trees and 16 junipers. Disturbed areas will be reseeded. The applicant has indicated a landscape budget of approximately $1,000.00. The plans show no information regarding future irrigation of landscaping. The building is a three story, wood frame structure with hip rcofs. The exterior building materials are stucco, cedar decking, and the roofing materials are proposed to be red cedar shake shingles. The colors proposed for the stucco are sandlewood beige and manor white. The first level of the building contains four covered parking spaces. The second level consists of four bedrooms with a bathroom for each bedroom, and a laundry room. The third level contains a bedroom, two bathrooms, a study, a kitchen, and the living room. Curnutte stated that prior to the submittal of this design review Mr. Borg talked to the staff about doing some sort of PLANNING AND ZONING JULY 17, 1990 Page 3 of 11 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES employee housing project on this property. That would include six bedrooms on each side, inhabited by 12 individuals employed in the area. The applicant was informed that the property is zoned duplex, which means that only a single family may occupy each side. The applicant has amended his plans to what is being presented and Mr. Borg stated that a single family will occupy each side. Curnutte reviewed the criteria stating that the type and quality of materials do conform with the Town guidelines. The site is suitable for development and water and sewer lines are adjacent to the property. The proposed duplex is positioned further back on the lot than most of the other buildings to allow for a limited view corridor. Virtually the entire front yard is proposed to be a paved parking lot. Very little screening is being proposed. No landscape materials are being proposed on the north, east or west sides of the building to help break up the mass of the building. The four plants on the south side of the building would not do much to help break up the mass of the building. The lot is virtually flat. The amount of impervious coverage on the lot can be significantly reduced by eliminating several of the proposed parking spaces and reducing the driveway width. There are far more parking spaces than are needed for two single families. The property is highly visable from I-70, Nottingham Road, and West Beaver Creek Blvd. The architecture exhibits very little interest, character, or diversity. The Avon guidelines specifically discourages mirror image duplexes. Landscaping does not appear to be compatible with the improvements or neighboring properties. The siding material of entirely stucco, building design, color, surface parking and landscaping all appear to be very dissimilar to other buildings in the vicinity. Regarding the general conformance with the adopted goals, policies and programs of the Town, this proposal does not appear to conform to the recommendations contained in the Avon Comprehensive Plain, i.e., "landscaping around buildings could be enhanced"; "encourage existing development and require new development to screen parking areas with plant materials"; Require new development to be of the same quality and character as existing development". Curnutte stated that although the applicant has stated that the future use of the building will be limited to single families, the parking lot and floor plan of the building would not lead you to believe that that will be the future use. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 1990 Page 4 of 11 v Staff recommends that this application be tabled to allow the applicant to resolve the following issues: 1. More information on grading and drainage should be shown on the site plan. 2. Snow storage areas should be labeled on the site plan and be of sufficient size to accomodate snow storage. 3. Landscaping materials appear to be insufficient and no irrigation system has been proposed. 4. Mirror image duplexes are discouraged in our regulations. 5. Siding materials being proposed do not appear to be compatible with surrounding properties. 6. Driveway entrance must be in conformance with Town requirements. 7. Impervious coverage of the lot should be reduced and this can be accomodated by a reduction of parking spaces. 8. The building should be redesigned to add architectural diversity and character and break up the plain, square form. Robert Borg stated that the design of the building is motivated by a ski rental or ski use by himself and his partner and their familes. They plan to keep one of the units and either pre -sell or sell later the other unit. He stated that regarding the irrigation, they did indicate, in the written description on the landscaping, that it will be sprinkled. Regarding the parking area in front, what they sought to do is provide for two parking spaces for each side and still maintain access to the garage units under the building. Regarding the screening of the parking, he stated that he has provided shrubs on both sides where the paving exists and on the front side also. He feels the parking area should be kept open. On the subject of stucco, there is a building immediately across from this site, the Comfort Inn, that is entirely stucco. There is more limited use of stucco on all sides of the lot. He feels that stucco fits the character of the design. He stated that there is very limited pitch on the site. There is a total fall of about 3 feet. Snow storage will go around the perimeter of the parking area. He feels that there is sufficient area to address this matter. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 1990 Page 5 of 11 Duplex, Chairman Doll stated that you don't often see single family homes with five bedrooms and five bathrooms. This is more like a bed and breakfast unit. Jack Hunn stated that he also felt this is an unusual floor plan for a single family home. It is all bedrooms basically. It is clear that the study could be converted to a sixth bedroom in the future. He stated that the Commission has to look it two ways. There is a stated intent, and then there is a p?ssible intent. The concern is that a very active bed base in a fairly established neighborhood would be inappropriate. The number of cars and other attributes of an active bed base would cause commotion in this established neighborhood. He stated that he would have a problem with this being an active ski rental boarding houso. In terms of its scale, design, materials, all of those things are appropriate, possibly on another site, but this is a very established neighborhood. The other duplex structures on the street are pretty compatible with each other. They are predominantely wood. They are landscaped similar to what you would find in a normal neighborhood. The landscape plan that you are promoting is sensitive to the fact that you have a large parking and a lot of snow removal and not much summer use. It works well in the winter, but does not project what is consistent with the neighborhood in the summer. The building, in terms of its scale on a small site, is going to look tight on that site. Mr. Borg stated that he has to do something that will entice a buyer, and since so many of the other units are not selling, this could be an indication that something a little different is needed. He stated he would bow to it the Commission feels that a wood treatment would make it more compatible. Hunn stated that perhaps there is a way to tuild something that is appropriate for today's market, without ignoring the neighborhood, perhaps a stucco base with a wood siding. Hunn also stated that the project being a mirror image is also discouraged, even though most of the properties on the street are mirror images. Many of them have made some effort to disguise the fact that it is a mirror image and perhaps something can be done to this project to change some fenestration on one side, create a variety of materials, etc. Buz Reynolds stated he felt that they will have trouble with the snow removal with the amount of area they have. The PLANNING AND ZONING JULY 17, 1990 Page 6 of 11 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Lot 38 Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Bob Bor-q—DuP—l_ex�. Final Design Review, (cont) building itself, the architecture should be changed from one unit to the other to give it different character. Anything to get rid of the mirror image. He also has a problem with the massing of the asphalt. He also feels that this could be a bed and breakfast project. Sue Railton stated that she feels much the same as the others. She is also concerned with the mass of asphalt. She suggested planting up against the building. Mr. Borg stated that he thinks that he could possibly do something near the steps. She felt that the mirror image is not acceptable She stated that landscaping will be the main thing that will draw this property towards the other properties. Terri Jeppson stated that she agrees with all the comments that have been stated. She feels the project is harsh. It has very little interest. She is also concerned with each unit having five bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. That just lends itself so easily to a rental situation and if she was a neighbor she would be very upset with that. John Perkins stated that he thinks the applicant should make another run at this. He feels the applicant should really try to be sensitive to the neighborhood. He stated that the stucco doesn't bother him as much as it does other people. He feels it is superior to wood siding for a finish material. He feels that with just integrating a little bit of wood would make the materials work. He stated that he feels the biggest problem with the project is that he thinks the third floor requires a secondary exit. This could be a major problem. He suggested the applicant contact the building official regarding this matter. The landscaping material is woefully undersized. He stated that the applicant will have to load up the landscaping. Chairman Doll reviewed the comments made by the Commission members. John Perkins moved to deny final approval for Lot 38, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, as presented. Terri Jeppson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 1990 Page 7 of 11 Jim Curnutte stated that Tony Seibert is proposing a single family residence on Lot 6, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision. Curnutte stated Lhat on August 5, September 5, and October 5, 1989, the applicant received P & Z review on a proposed duplex. It was tabled several times and after the October meeting the appl4^ant withdrew the application. The applicant is now requesting a single family residence on this lot. The lot is about a third of an acre. The building coverage is about 3,000 square feet for a ratio of almost 20%. Nearly 30% of the lot is covered by impervious material. The maximum building height is 26 feet. There is a landscape plan with revegetation shown. An irrigation system is included. The building is a two story, wood frame building with gable roofs. Exterior building materials include wood, stucco and cedar shake shingles. Color samples were not included. About 40% of the lot is located within the 30 foot high water setback. This is not the mean high water line, but the required 30 foot setback from the mean high water line. Nearly half of the lot is within this 30 foot setback. Special provisions should be considered which prevent any removal or destruction of the riparian zone. Curnutte reviewed the criteria, stating that this proposal is in conformance with the zoning code. The materials being proposed are suitable with Town guidelines. The siting and landscaping of the building is sympathetic to the adjacent residential properties. Additional landscaping on the east and west sides of the building would help break up the mass of the building. The site slopes in a south/southeasterly direction at about 5%. The house has been designed as if it were a flat lot requiring considerable fill material to be added to the southwest side of the house. The site plan shows that a large amount of this fill material will encroach into the high water setback area. The amount of impervious coverage can be significantly reduced by eliminating the two car surface parking area shown and replacing it with some vegetation. The appearance seems acceptable. Lot disturbance should not be permited within the high water setback. Excessive disturbance of the riparian habitat will cause long term irreparable damage to the river corridor. The proposal is in general conformance with the adopted goals and policies of the Town, with the exception of the amount of fill being placed in the riparian zone as shown on the site plan, Staff recommendation is for approval with the following conditions: PLANNING AND ZONING JULY 17, 1990 Page 8 of 11 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Lot 6 Filing 1 Eaglebend Subdivision, South__, Harbor Development Final Design Review, (cont) 1. Proposed driveway must be shown to comply with Town standards prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. A more detailed drainage and grading plan must be provided at building permit time. 3. Parking appears to be in excess for a single family home, but this is the applicants right to propose as many spaces as they would like. They could get more landscaping and less impervious material by removing two parking spaces. 4. The applicant should consider moving the building slightly to the north, to assure that the riparian habitat is not affected. Tony Seibert, representing South Harbor, provided color samples. He then reviewed the history of the lot. Previously they were going to have to cut, the bank, and received strong reactions from both staff and the Commission. Therefore, they stopped the P & Z process in order to revise the entire building. It is essentially the same first floor plan, but the bedrooms are now above. The exterior is still the same. It is a board and batten. Since this is a single family residence on a duplex lot, it will be priced more, therefore, this is the reason that they have added more parking. All of the rooms are basically oriented towards the river. He stated that the drainage and grading should not be a problem. They will address the grade on the driveway and drainage in more detail on the construction plans. Most of the lot is about the same level as the roadway. He stated that the setback on the house is what the prior staff requested they utilize. This was last year. That is basically 10 feet away from the edge of the riverbank. They could probably 1';ve with as much as a 12 to 15 foot setback off of the top of the riverbank and still get good river view sight lines. Reynolds asked about the makeup of the board and batten. Seibert stated that basically it is a sheet of 4x8 plywood with 2x2 bats, spruce or pine. Discussion followed on this matter. It was recommended that plywood not be used on such an expensive house. Conventional lap was recommended, especially with vertical lines. The colors will be Colony Greystone D7995 for the basic color, a lighter grey - Mink T20-53 for the trim, and for the stucco a Spanish White P42. Only the fascia gets the trim PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 1990 Page 9 of 11 uth_ Harbor color. Perkins stated that he hopes that they can get the grade out of the riparian area. He stated he thought that the building could be setback some. Seibert stated that he thinks they can rotate the house a bit more, the fill problem can be alleviated. Perkins suggested that the deck on the southwest corner be a rock patio. Seibert stated he has already asked the architect to change it. Hunn stated that he would like to promote some additional landscaping in the vicinity of the surface parking, which is adjacent to other surface parking next door and there is nothing to screen one from the other. He also suggested some additional foundation planting and perhaps some trees to improve the view from lot 7. Perkins moved to grant final design approval to Lot 6, Filing 1, Eaglebend Subdivision, with the following conditions: 1. That the applicant work with staff in the final siting of the building, removing the fill material that is in the river setback. 2. That the exterior siding be a conventional board and batten application, meaning a 1 by 10 or 12 material overlapped by 1 x 4 conventional material. 3. The deck on the southwest corner be changed from a wood constructed deck to natural stone deck. 4. Staff work out additional landscaping , principally on the side setback lines and in the area of the parking. Buz Reynolds seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Buz Reynolds stated that he must step down, due to a conflict of interest. Curoutte stated that Mr. Louis VonOhlsen is proposing to enclose an existing deck on the building. The addition is an enlargement of the master bedroom. The new addition will incorporate a bay window on one side and french door and PLANNING AND ZONING JULY 17, 1990 Page 10 of 11 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Lot 5 Block 2 Benchmark at Beaver Creek, Louis VonOhlsen, Buildira Addition. Final Design Review. (cont -1 balcony on the south side. The area of addition is approximately 100 square feet. The proposal will not have any negative effect on the building height, lot coverage or setbacks. Staff is recommending approval of the addition as submitted. Louis VonOhlsen provided a photo of the site and showed the Commission members the location of the addition. Hunn stated that the bay window is somewhat out of character with the other windows on the building. He suggest perhaps a more expansive glass. Hunn stated he thought the addition fits the building pretty well and his only concern is the bay window. Mr. VonOhlsen stateJ he has already purchased the window. Perkins stated he agrees that the addition makes sense. He asked if the bay window would require some sort of support. Mr. VonOhlsen stated that the one he purchased does not. Discussion followed on the roofing. Terri Jeppson moved to grant final design approval for Lot 5, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek, for the building addition as proposed. Jack Hunn seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Lot 7 Block 2 Wildridge Subdivision, Hangartner Residence, Final Design Review Since no representative for the applicant Perkins moved to table this application regularly scheduled meeting Buz Reynolds seconded. The motion carried unanimously. John Perkins moved to adjourn. Buz Reynolds seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM. Respectfully submitted, Charlette Pascuzzi Recording Secretary was present John until the next PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 17, 1990 Page 11 of 11 Cc J, S r