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PZC Minutes 110790RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZjiJING MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 1990 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on November 7, 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, Sue Railton, Jack Hunn, Clayton McRory, Buz Reynolds, Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of Community Development; Jim Curnutte, Planner; Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary Chairman Doll stated that all members were present except John Perkins and Jack Hunn. Jack Hunn arrived at 7:35 PM. C, i McRory was appointed Secretary to replace Terri .. ,on, who recently resigned. Jim Curnutte stated that since there was no representative present, at this time, for the first item on the agenda, he would like to postpone discussion until later in the evening and move on to the second item. Lot 70 Block 1 Wildridge Subdivision, Steve Isom. Myers Residence Final Design Review Jim Curnutte stated that Ken Long, of I -Plan is representing the Myers instead of Steve Isom. He stated that the Planning Commission did approve a variance application on this property previously. He stated that the lot is about a half acre in size, building coverage is about 9%, floor area is about 13.5%, and about 19% of the lot is ccvered with impervious materials. The maximum height is 35 feet from finished grade to the highest ridgeline. There is a landscape plan. It does show the limit of the disturbed areas and good landscaping on the property. The applicant is proposing to hand water. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 1990 Page 2 of 8 Lot 70 Block 1. wildridge Subdivision. Steve Isom, Myers Residence Final Design Review (cont) The building is a two story, wi-ch loft, wood frame building with gable roofs. Exterior building materials are cedar siding, a stone veneer around the foundation and some limited use of stucco, on the fireplace flue. The roof is red cedar shake shingles. The driveway is shown as being asphalt. Curnutte then reviewed the criteria for considering the final design review. He stated that the application does conform with the zoning code since the variance that reduced the front yard setback from 25 feet to 11 feet was approved in February , 1990. He stated that one of the conditions of the variance was that the retaining wall be a mixture of stone and wood and the applicant has provided such a retaining wall. Also needed will be letters from utility companies regarding the encroachments to the north of the retaining wall in the utility easement. Curnutte stated that the fire the siding and roof material minimum of 10 feet around the fuel load vegetation. department does suggest that be fire treated and that a building be cleared of high He stated that the siting and landscaping appears to be sympathetic to the lot and adjacent properties. All grading will be contained within the lot lines with the exception of some minor grading outside in the far northeast corner for the retaining wall. He stated that this is a very steep lot, especially immediately off the road. The house has been designed to step down with the topography of the lot. Staff recommends approval of this following conditions: 1. The retaining wall be side of the additional parking area. on the plars now provided). application with the terraced around the west ( This has been done 2. At building permit time all retaining walls must be shown to have been engineer designed. 3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the written approval from the utility companies with regard to the encroachment into the utility easements must be provided. Ken Long, representing the applicants, stated that the PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 1990 Page 3 of 8 applicants are retired and this will be their full time residence and they will be there to take care of their landscaping. They prefer not to install an irrigating system at this time. He stated that the building itself will be a semi -transparent seagull grey with a darker flat grey trim and the stucco on the chimney and the front part of the building will be an eggshell white. Mr. Long stated that the retaining walls will be designed by a professional engineer and letters will be sent to all the utility companies. Discussion followed on the landscaping on the retaining wall. Jack Hunn asked about the roofing material and also what type of stone would be used on the house. Mr. Long stated that cedar shakes would be used for the roofing material and he was not sure what type of stone had been decided upon. Discussion followed on the two additional parking spaces. Hunn asked about the height of each tier of the retaining wall. Mr. Long stated that each tier was about eight feet. Mr. Hunn stated he recommends an irrigation system. He stated that sizes of the landscape material needs to be cleared up. Discussion followed on adding another tier to the retaining wall and .gutting down on the height of each tier rather than having such high tiers. It was suggested that 4 tour foot walls be used instead of two eight foot walls. Jack Hunn moved to grant final design approval to Lot 70, Block 1, Wildridge, with the following conditions: 1. The retaining wall be terraced in such a manner that no single terrace exceed four feet in height. 2. At time of building permit, the retaining walls will have been designed by an engineer and proof submitted to Town Staff. 3. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant show compliance with Town standards regarding 'the entrance to the project. 4. Written approval from the utility companies regarding the proposed improvements within the utility and drainage easements. 5. The project include an automatic irrigation system. Buz Reynolds stated he would like to add that the vegetation within the terraced wall be approved by staff. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 1990 Page 4 of 8 _ Myers Hunn so amended his motion. Buz Reynolds seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Jim Curnutte stated that this is a six unit residential complex which is essentially a cluster project. This property is zoned eight plex. It will be six single family homes. He described the area ratios and the building heights. There will be four building layouts. Euch home will have a two car garage and a fireplace. The buildings are two story, wood frame buildings with gable roofs. Exterior materials include wood siding and some of them have wood shingle siding, stone and brick facing, concrete porches and red cedar shingles. The site plan should be amended to remove proposed decks and trash enclosure from setback areas and utility easements. The trash enclosure will be required to have an enclosure over it. The contour lines shown on the current site plan do not match those on the topo survey done by Inter -Mountain Engineering and this discrepancy should be corrected with the final design review submittal. Staff would also like to see the site plan include out beyond the road to show the relationship of the driveway to the existing Wildridge Road/Old Trail Road intersection. The Avon Fire Department offers the following comments: 1. A minimum 10' sodded area or other landscaping with minimal fuel load is suggested around each home 2. A minimum 10' fire break is suggested between this project and the open spaces to the south and east. 3. Fire treated siding and roof materials are suggested. 4. The eastermost house (closest to cliff area) should be moved forward somewhat to lessen the danger to children playing in the area and fire fighters operating in an emergency situation. 5. Project signing near the entrance is suggested with the address clearly visable. Since this is a conceptual review, no formal staff PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 1990 Page 5 of 8 ix recommendation will be presented. David Marshall stated that these are all single family homes. He described the siding to be used and the different roof styles. He described the seeding to be done and a wall they wish to install. They are planning on having an association for maintenance etc. Discussion followed on the floor plans sizes etc., possible colors to break up the saneness look. Discussion followed on the exterior matarials to be used. Discussion followed on the surrounding developed properties. The Commission voiced concerns of this type of development in that particular area because of the larger type development scheduled for this area. Discussion followed on the problems of financing and qualifying buyers for this type c,f project. The Commission informed the applicant that they feel that they should conduct a site visit before they could really comment on this project. SPA Wildridae to Lot 89 Block 1 Wildridg_e. Public Hearing Buz Reynolds stated he would have to abstain from participating in these two items. Rick Pylran stated that the Commission is familiar with this project as Ken Sortland has received approval of a special review use to transfer a development right from Lot 87, Block 1 to Lot 89, Block 1. A SPA Amendment and fractionalization was also approved so that the applicant could build six units on Lot 89. That development was designed as three duplex buildings, doing a townhouse type subdivision, creating fee simple title t the units. The applicant has run into some problems with 4-Alifying the people to buy the units the way it is now structured. The lenders are skittish about doing a phased townhouse project that has an association. The applicant is asking to subdivide Lot 89 into three duplex .141. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 1990 Page 6 of 8 Lot 89 Block 1. Wildridge Subdivision. Deer Ridge,___5PA Amendment/Zone Change Public Hearing (cont) Lot 87 and 89 Block 1. Wildridge_SubdivisionSpecial Review Use to Transfer One Development Right from Lot 87: Block 1, lots. Pylman stated that normally this type of development would not get this far, but under the cirmstances, this is about the only way the buyers can be qualified. Pylman stated that the staff wants the physical development to stay the way it was approved. The only change would be the legal definition of the property. Pylman reviewed the SPA Amendment criteria. Pylman stated that the reason that there is a Special Review Use is that this is a fractionalized project. By changing these to duplex lots the approval would be in violation of the zoning code. Therefore, another development right needs to be transferred onto Lot 89. Discussion followed on the problems with other people wanting this same type of approval in the future. The solution to that is to establish minimum lot sizes. Jim Wear, representing Ken Sortland, we -t into further detail regarding the financing problems. The lenders are trying to avoid getting caught up in a small owners association. Discussion followed on the possibility of changing the sizes of any of the units. The Commission felt that any changes would have to come back in for approval. Chairman Doll then opened the public hearing for the SRU. He asked if there had been any correspondence or calls on this matter. The recording secretary stated that there had been none. The Chairman then closed the public hearing. He directed the Commission that they are to decide whether to transfer a development right from Lot 87 to Lot 89. Clayton McRory moved to approve the transfer of one development right from Lot 87, Block 1, Wildridge to Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge with the condition that if the applicant fails to complete the project, any future owner/developer must come before this Commission to ensure that the character of the project does not change from that already approved. Jack Hunn seconded. The motion carried with one abstention. PLANNING AND ZONING November 7, 1990 Page 7 of 8 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SPA Chairman Doll then opened the public hearing for the SPA Amendment. He asked if any correspondence or calls had been received. The recording secretary stated that none had bee received. The Chairman then closed the public hearing. Jack Hunn moved to grant approval to the rezoning of Lot 89, Block 1, Wildridge to create three duplex lots, with the condition that any proposed change to the built environment of Deer Ridge, including building color, fencing, landscaping be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with careful attention paid to the compatibility of the whole project. Clayton McRory seconded. The motion carried with one abstention. _ek,__M7ke_Tennant. Sign variance Rick Pylman stated that, although the applicant is not present, he will discuss this item and the Commission can make a decision as to action to be taken. This variance request is for a temporay sign. The applicant has changed the name of the business. He then reviewed the criteria and findings for approving the variance. Staff recommendation is for approval with the condition that the temporary sign be removed by January 1, 1991. The Commission stressed the matter of the applicant not being present and also mentioned was the amount of temporary signs the applicant continuously displays. The staff was asked to encourage the applicant to clean this up. Jack Hunn moved to grant the variance with the condition that the temporary sign be removed by January 1, 1991, citing the finding that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions to the site of the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the vicinity. Sue Railton seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Reading and Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes for October 2, 1990 Jack Hunn moved to approve the minutes of the October 2, 1990 meeting as submitted. Clayton McRory seconded. The motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 1990 Page 8 of 8 Other Business The Commission then proceeded to discuss proposed changes to the zoning code. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:40 PM. Respectfully submitted, Charlette Pascuzzi Recording Secretary Commission ap ccual F. Doll J . Hunn t ' -- J; Perkin 1I,i 'V I S., Rai It n %« C. McR—ory A. Reynolds