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PZC Minutes 030591RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING MARCH 5, 1991 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held on March 5, 1991, at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Town of Avon Monicipal Complex, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado. The moeting was called to order by Chairman Frank Doll. Members Present: Frank Doll, Sue Railton, Jack Hunn, John Perkins, Pat Dixon, Clayton McRory, Buz Reynolds Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of Community Development; Jim Currutte, Planner; Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary Chairman Doll stated that all members were present except Jack Hunn, John Perkins and Clayton McRory. Clayton McRory arrived aL 7:40, John Perkins at 7:45 and Jack Hunn at 7:55 PM. for Bob iew Jim Curnutte stated that the lot is .17 of an acre, or 7,561 square feet. Building coverage is approximately 2,165 square feet for a building area ratio of about 30 %. The floor area of the building is about 2,140 square feet for a ratio of about 28%. Slightly more than 1/3 of the lot is covered with impervious materials. The maximum building height is 28 feet from finished grade to the highest ridgeline. A landscape plan has been provided, showing the drip irrigation that will be provided to all the trees on the plan. The proposed landscaping is in conformance with the overall landscape plan for Wildridge Acres. The building is a two story wood frame building with gable roofs. Exterior building materials are similar to the other PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 1991 Page 2 of 8 buildings, with 8" channel rustic cedar siding, stucco, and masonite shingles. The driveway will be covered with asphalt in conjunction with the street paving. The elevation drawings show the apprcied colors for the total project. Curnutte then reviewed the requirements for considering a design review. He stated that the only comment that staff has with regard to conformance with the Town's rules and regulations would have to do with a slight discrepancy shown on the site plan. He stated that the discrepancy is from the plat and the property ling shown on this site plan. The difference is about a font and a half and would cause some portion of the buildings overhang to protrude into the building envelope in three different locations. Curnutte stated that Staff recommends approval of the design review application with the following conditions: 1. Due to the relative tightness of the building within the building envelope and the lot line distance discrepancy, it is suggested that the applicant be required to have the building corners staked by a professional land surveyor to assure proper building placement and the building corner locations should then be verified after the foundation forms are set, but before the concrete is poured. 2. Final engineering review and approval of driveway/road intersection design prior to the issuance of a building permit. Steve Riden stated that there was no problem about having those things surveyed as it is a pretty tight site and would be in everybody's best interest. Discussion followed on the size of the windows on the east elevation. They should be the same length. The Commission also felt that there should be an additional window on the north elevation. Discussion followed on the possible use of trapezoid windows on the east elevation. Discussion followed on using landscaping on the side of the garage where the utilities are to screen them. John Perkins moved to grant approval for final design review to Lot 11, Wildridge Acres, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant be required to have the building corners staked by a professional land surv;ayor to assure proper PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 1991 Page 3 of 8 Lot 11, Wildridae Acres Subdivision, Steve_,Fi.denfor___Bob a ; mnvink Residence. Final Design Review��contZ building placement, and the building corner locations be verified after the foundation forms are set, but before the concrete is poured. 2. Final engineer's review and approval of driveway/road intersection design prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. An additional window be added to the north elevation, and as a recommendation only, trapezoid windows be used on the east elevation. Clayton McRory seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Jim Curnutte stated that the lot currently has eight units on the property and to und-veloped residential development rights remaining. If approved this project would result in 16 new units as submitted. Jim Curr,utte reviewed the chronology of Lot 70, Block 1, from 1979 through this cu: -rent application. Curnutte described the proposed project as being two buildings, each containing 4 two bedroom units and 4 three bedroom units. The residential portion of the buildings is located on the upper three levels with one car garages, mechanical rooms and some storage space located on the lower level. All units include a gas fireplace. Curnutte reviewed the criteria for consideration of fractionalization, describing the problem with the access and stating that the applicant is currently working with the Beacon Hill Homeowners Association to resolve the issue. Circulation and parking areas on the site are extremely tight. The applicant is proposing to improve the drainage and treatment facilities on the site by removing and repaving the driveway. In addition, the applicant has proposed to repaint some of the existing facilities and to upgrade site landscaping. The Avon Fire Chief has requested that the applicant install a new fire hydrant near the entrance to PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 1991 Page 4 of 8 Hearing, (cont) this project in order to assure the appropriate level of fire protection. Curnutte then reviewed the density of the projects along Nottingham Road, stating that the average density of the lots is one dwelling unit per 5,200 square feet of lot area, which equates to 8.3 units per acre. The RMD zone district states that average density should not exceed 7.5 units per acre. He stated that Lot 70 is already the most dense lot in the area at one dwelling unit per 3,710 square feet of lot area (1.31 acres/18 units), which equates to 13 units per acre. This fractionalization request, as submitted would increase the density of Lot 70 to one dwelliing unit per 2,377 square feet, or 18 units per acre. Curnutte stated that at the time of the report Staff recommendation was for denial. Rick Pylman stated that a couple changes have been made regarding the two main concerns on the project, the access and the density. The applicant has submitted a letter, signed by Jeff Maddox, President of the Beacon Hill Homeowners Association, Phase I that indicates that they are willing to provirl uthorization for access across their property. Pylm sated that the applicant has provided written response to the other concerns. Regarding the major issue of density, the applicant is willing to remove two units, making the total number of units proposed at 14. Pylman stated that, in concept, there does not seem to be a problem with this project anymore. Discussion followed on which units would be deleted. Mark Donaldson first thanked the Staff for working with them on this project and then he reviewed his written responses to the Staff concerns. Discussion followed on the possibility of gaining access from the west side. The adjacent property is zoned commercial and the owner has not been contacted regarding access, however, the applicant stated that they would be open to a possible arrangement that would permit access. The applicant stated that the width of the proposed access drives, the backing space required for double loaded access drives and the size and configuration of the parking spaces appears to strictly PLANNING AND MARCH 5, 1991 Page 5 of 8 ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Lot 70, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. Mark Donaldson for Marino Construction, 16 Unit Residential Project, Fractionalization of Development Rights, Public Hearing, (cont) adhere to the Town of Avon Zoning Code. Considerable discussion followed on the parking, and manuevering space. The Commission asked that the applicant use the space from the units that are to be removed as additional guest parking. The applicant stated that they will install the fire hydrant as requested. The applicant stated that with the reduction of the two units, the density concern has been addressed. He stated that the east building would remain intact, as presented, with 4 two bedroom units and 4 three bedroom units. The west building would be reduced by two units creating 4 two bedroom units and two three bedroom units. Chairman Doll opened the public hearing. Gary Hand, owner of Lot 70-A, stated that he felt that this will be a very massive project on the hillside and he is concerned that it will lower his property value in the long run. He is limited to building a duplex. John Dunham, representing Sonnen Halde, stated they were in favor of this project. Jeff Maddox, President of the Beacon Hill Homeowners Association - Phase I, stated that he feels that Mr. Donaldson has done an amazing job getting a project that was compatible. They have no problems with the design. The density is a concern of the homeowners. Discussion followed on having one or two homeowners associations. Mr. Maddox stated that there will probably be two that will work together on maintenance, etc. They are still working on this matter. The Chairman then closed the public hearin. Rick Pylman read into the record the letter from Beacon Hill Phase I authorizing access, in principal, across the driveway for this project. Pylman stated that this agreement must be in place prior to issuance of a building permit. PLANNING AND MARCH 5, 1991 Page 6 of 8 ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Rights__ Public Further discussion followed regarding all the above mentioned parking, access, and density concerns. Landscaping was also discussed. It was suggested that the landscaping at the entries be raised. It w,:s suggested that the landscaping at the driveway entry be protected from snowplows, etc., by curbing or ties, etc. Discussion followed on requiring the residents to park their cars in the garages. The applicant was urged to pursue trying to get a western access also. Clayton McRory moved to grant approval for fractionalization of development rights on Lot 70, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek for 14 units. John Perkins seconded. Discussion followed on placing declarations/by-laws requiring the their garages. It was decided that include this in this motion. The motion carried unanimously. a restriction in the residents to park only in it was not appropriate to k, Mark._ Donaldson idential0ro,7ect� Jim Curnutte reviewed the building area, floor area and building height of this project. He stated that nearly 56% of the lot area is covered with impervious materials. Curnutte stated that the soils engineer recommended that no irrigation system be any closer than 10 feet to the foundation walls. He stated that the building is a three story, with basement, wood frame building with gable roofs. Exterior building materials include redwood siding, stucco, cedar shingles, aluminum clad windows and metal deck railings. The building will include recessed soffit lighting and spherical pendent lights. The proposed foundation system will utilize auger driven piers in lieu of conventional spread footings. A massing model has been provided. The applicant will present proposed colors and materials. Curnutte then reviewed the criteria for considering design review. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 5, 1991 Page 7 of 8 Lot 70 Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek_ for Marino Construction, 16 Unit Residential Design Review, (cont) final Curnutte stated that although staff recommended denial as submitted, staff feels that since the applicant has reduced the density, the application should be tabled until the next meeting so that the applicant can show plans for the newly proposed project. Mark Donaldson responded to all comments made by staff. The colors are - for wood siding, Moorewood SC61 solid body :stain; Accent color on the handrails, cold roof vents, gas Fireplace flue vents and fascias, is the Sherman Williams - Myrtle SW1448; The window clad will match the stucco color which is Stone 10612. Further discussion followed on the design of this project. The general consensus of the commission, since the reduction in density, is that the project is acceptable, however, it was felt that the Commission needed to see the revis•.:d plan before granting final approval. Buz Reynolds moved to table this item until the March 19, 1991 meeting. Jack Hunn seconded. The motion carried unanimously. D__ Commission Clayton McRory moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 1991, meeting as submitted. Jack Hunn seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Other Business Due to the lateness of the hour, the scheduled worksession on zoning code revisions was postponed. Buz Reynolds moved to adjourn, John Perkins seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 PM. Respectfully sub itted, Charlette Pascuzzi p Recording Secretary i J