PZC Minutes 050791RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
MAY 7, 1991
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on May 7, 1991, 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 Vice
Chairman Buz Reynolds.
Members Present: Sue Railton, John Perkins, Henry Vest,
Pat Dixon, Clayton McRory, Buz Reynolds
Derek Pysher
Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of
Community Development;
Jim Curnutte, Planner;
Charlette Pascuzzi,
Recording Secretary
Vice Chairman Reynolds stated that all members were present.
He then welcomed the -two new members Henry Vest and Derek
Pysher.
Election of Officers: Chairman Vice -Chairman. Secretary
The first order of business was election of officers.
Vice Chairman Reynolds called for nominations for Chairman.
Sue Railton nominated John Perkins, Buz Reynolds seconded.
Clayton McRory nominated Buz Reynolds, Derek Pusher seconded.
Patti Dixon nomirated Clayton McRory, however this nomination
died due to lack of a second. Nominations were then closed.
A secret ballot was called, with John Perkins being elected
by a margin of four (4) to three (3).
Chairman Perkins then called for nominations for
Vice -Chairman.
Clayton McRory nominated B -az Reynolds, Derek Pysher seconded.
Sue Railton nominated Clayton McRory, John Perkins seconded.
Nominations were then closed. A secret ballot was called,
with Clayton McRory being elected by a margin of five (5) to
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Election of Officers, (cont)
two (2).
Chairman Perkins then called for nominations for Secretary.
Patti Dixon nominated Buz Reynolds, Derek Pysher seconded.
Clayton McRory nominated Patti Dixon, Buz Reynolds seconded.
Nominations were then closed. A secret ballot was called
with Patti Dixon being elected by a margin of five (5) to two
(2).
Chairman Perkins, as his first action as Chairman commended
Frank Doll for the leadership he gave the Commission during
his time on the Board.
Planning and Zoning Commission Zoning___Code_ _PProval_
Resolution
Rick Pylman explained to the two new members that this is a
rewrite of the complete zoning code as it exists today. The
major changes are the elimination of fractionalization and
the elimination of the transfer of development rights and the
creation of a ground base zoning system. He reviewed some
items that need to be discussed and amended. The first one
is the zoning on Lot 3, Block 3, Benchmark at Beaver Creek.
It is now zoned^.HDC, but has no development rights. Under
the new zoning code density will be added, up to 25 uniJ;s and
some type of c-)mmercial use will be allowed. The Staff is
comfortable with this and if the Planning Commission is also,
this parcel will be designated RHDC. The second item to be
discussed is, in the Shopping Center and Neighborhood
Commercial districts, adding the provision that they could do
accessory apartments. This would be 7-1/2 units per acre of
apartment use. Staff would like to clarify it as an
accessory use. They are proposing a 2-1 square footage
ratio. The third item is the concern on the level of the
Planning Commission regarding the possibility that affordable
housing could be constructed in the park district. The
fourth item was the creation of ;he ability to do caretake
units on duplex properties. Staff would like to change the
wording from two per lot to one per unit.
Discussion followed on all four topics.
Clayton McRory moved to approve Planning and Zoning
Commission Resolution 91-3 with the inclusion of the
following additional amendments:
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1. Accessory apartments be additionally limited by
a 2-1 square footage ratio of residential to commercial
development per lot.
2. Lot 3, Block 3,
Subdivision be designated as
Commercial.
Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Residential High Density
3. Amend wording in duplex zone district to allow
one accessory apartment per dwelling unit.
4. Eliminate employee housing as a use by right in
the Government, Park and Employee Housing Zone District
(GPEH).
Sue Railton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
,Ian -and-Buil ding
Jim Curnutte stated that the Commission had directed the
applicant to provide a complete landscape plan and the colors
for the above described project. He stated that a landscape
plan has been received, however the applicant was unable to
attend this meeting and therefore the colors had not been
provided. Discussion followed on the landscape plan.
Patti Dixon moved to approve the landscape plan on Lot 8,
Filing 1, Eaglebend, with the condition that the applicant
provide the colors at the next meeting.
Derek Pysher seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Lot 63. Block 3. Wildridse Kelly Residence,__Rev_ised
Landscape Plan
Jim Curnutte stated that when Mr. Kelly brought in the
revised building plans he had not revised the old landscape
plan and was required by the Commission to provide this plan.
Dave Irwin, representing the Kellys, described the changes to
the landscape plan. Discussion followed on the watering
system to be used. Discussion followed on the qua^tities of
materials used and the sizes.
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Lot 63, Block 3 Wildridge_Ke11y _R
_Resi_dence�ev_ised_Landscape
Plan Review, (cont)
Clayton McRory moved to approve the revised landscape plan
for Lot 83, Block 3, Wildridge, with no conditions attached.
Henry Vest seconded. Tha motion carried unanimously.
Lot 2. Block 1. Wi1dridse. The Claivin— Final_Landscape Plan_
Jim Curnutte stated that the Commission approved the project
on December 4, 1990, but that approval did not include the
landscape plan. He stated that the project signage should
be discussed also.
David Marshall described the landscape plan, i.e., seeded
areas, natural areas, and the berm, the materials to be used,
the entryway, etc. After considerable discussion, it was the
general consensus of the Commission that this was not a
complete enough plan. The Commission members provided the
following suggestions to improving the plan: the site
signage will be staff approved per the sign code; the fence
that will be installed will be 4 feet; The berm will be an
elevation of 66 feet, which would read approximately 8 feet
on the road side and four feet on the development side;
aspen trees or deciduous trees will be 1-1/2 to 2 inch
caliper minimum; clumps of trees on the berm or wild
daisies; shrubs, five gallon and introduce some ten gallon
shrubs; larger shrubs at the entrance. Discussion followed
on the planting areas around the houses and how the sprinkler
system would be installed in these areas. It was suggested
that this item be tabled until the applicant could revise the
plan. The applicant was concerned that he will be needing
TCO's before he will be able to get a revised plan in to the
Commission.
Buz Reynolds moved to table this application to the June 4,
1991 meeting. TCO's will be allowed upon the mutual
agreement of Staff and Applicant on a bond amount for
covering the landscaping.
Patti Dixon seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Jim Curnutte reviewed the locations for the two projects.
Lot 5 will consist of one 5 unit building and Lot 11 will
consist of two six unit buildings. He described the design
of the buildings, parking, and the materials to be used.
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Final
Curnutte then reviewed the criteria for design review. He
stated that staff recommendations for these two projects was
for approval with the following conditions: Lot 5 -
Discussion of the need for additional site lighting, trash
dumpster locations and project signage; Lot 11 - Discussion
of the need for additional site lighting, trash dumpster
locations and project signage, and a minimum of 24' of backup
space must be provided behind all parking areas.
Mark Donaldson stated the colors will be Ivory for the
columns, attic vents, the window trim, the fascias, door
trim. The E660 Pueblo Tan by Moorewood, a solid body stain
will be for all the remaining siding materials. T!ie windows
will be an almond color clad window. The dumpster enclosures
will be of similar material and same color. There will be a
roof enclosure over each of them. He described the locations
of the dumpsters. He described the driveway locations and
grading and fill for the driveways. He described the site
lighting. Considerable discussion followed on this matter.
Discussion followed on the retaining wall. Donaldson
described the proposed masonite siding to be used.
Discussion followed on the landscaping for the entrance to
the projects. Discussion followed on the project signage.
The signage will be incorporated in the entrance landscaping.
It was sugested that dryscape be used. It was suggested that
some sort of playground area be provided on each lot.
Discussion followed on where these could be located.
Drainage was discussed. Discussion followed on the backup
space behind the parking. Discussion followed on the
masonite product to be used. The applicant was asked to
provide more information on this product. Discussion
followed on this project possibly being factory built.
Sue Railton moved to grant final .esign approval for Lot 5,
Block 5, Wildridge and Lot 11, Block 5, Wildridge with the
following conditions:
1. Entryways to both projects have dryscape
treatment and the project signs be incorporated into the
landscaping and be approved by staff.
2. Playground of approximately 400 square feet be
added to Lot 11 and 200 square feet to Lot 5.
3. Type and final locations of the lighting for
the driveways and entries be approved by staff.
4. Driveway on Lot 11 be widened to a minimum of
22 feet of backup space.
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Lots 5
5. Sample of masonite siding and fastening
technique be provided for review by staff.
6. Final drainage is to be approved by Town
Engineer.
Patti Dixon seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
_Family Resi dence�
Jim Curnutte reviewed the location of the project, the colors
and materials to be used. He then reviewed the criteria for
considering final design review. Staff recommendation is for
approval with the following conditions:
1. Final staff review and approval of all
improvements in the public right-of-way (culvert, driveway,
stone retaining, etc.)
2. Written authorization must be provided from all
utility companies concerning proposed encroachment prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
Phil Huckaby provided color chips and a sample of the cedar
siding.
The Commission felt that this was a very nice project.
Bilz Reynolds moved to grant final design review approval to
Lot 94, Block 1, Wildridge as submitted.
Clayton McRory seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Perkins asked that the staff conditions 1 and 2 be
included in the motion and landscaping be removed from the
right-of-way.. Reynolds so amended his motion and McRory
seconded tho amendment. The motion carried unanimously.
Lot 3. Filing 1. Eaglebend. Kreuger Duplex_ Final_ Design
Review
Chairman Perkins stated he has a conflict of interest in this
project and therefore, steps down and turns the meeting over
to Vice -Chairman Clayton McRory.
Jim Curnutte reviewed the size and height of the building.
He stated that there is a complete landscape plan provided.
He stated that the decks have been designed to cantilever out
over the river. He described the materials to be used. He
then reviewed the criteria for final design review. Staff
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Lot 3 Filing 1 Eaalebend,___Kreuger Dup.1ex� _ Final. Design
Review (cont)
recommendation is for approval, with the following
conditions:
1. Consideration should be given to minimize
disturbance of the Eagle 4iver corridor.
2. The underside of the decks should be provided
with some type of visual screening.
3. Final staff review of driveway/Eaglebend Drive
intersection.
4. The final construction drawings should not
reflect any regrading on Lot 2 to the east.
John Perkins, representing Ben Kreuger, stated that they have
moved the building slightly to bring it out of the front
setback and that is the reason that it is slightly over the
dash( -r, line that indicates the top of the bank. He feels
that that line doesn't necessarily follow the last contour
before the breaks in the contour make the radical drop.
Considerable discussion followed on the encroachment of the
deck over the top of the bank and the screening of the
underside of the deck. The general consensus was that
landscaping would be the best way to screen the underside of
the deck.
Sue Railton moved to grant final design approval to Lot 3,
Filing 1, Eaglebend, with staff conditions 1, 2, 3 and 4 and
final color scheme be presented to the Commission at the next
meeting and fencing be applied to protect the river bank
during construction.
Pat Dixon seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Jim Curnutte reviewed the building location, size and height.
He stated that the landscape plan complies with the landscape
plan for the total project. He reviewed the building
materials and building design. He stated that the driveway
will be covered with asphalt in conjunction with the paving
of the roads. Curnutte stated that there is an encroachment
into the setback area. He stated that there was a discussion
about allowing decks to encroach into the setback when the
subdivision was originally approved. The final plat states
"A deck may encroach 5' into any side or rear setback". As
shown now, the deck encroaches into what is considered to be
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Lot 12 wildridae Acres, Frawley Residence,__Fia_al Design
Review (cont)
a front setback. A front setback is defined as that area
between a front lot, line and the building and a front lot
line is defined as the line dividing it from any public
right-of-way or public street. This lot h?s three front lot
lines. The encroachment is six and one half feet into the
front setback ares. Curnutte stated that the proposed
turnaround area could possibly be used as a parking area and
it would be over the 10 foot limit from the front lot line.
Curnutte stated that the design of this res Bence is such
that the building overhangs touch the building setback lines
on three of its four sides. He suggesteU caution be
exercised when setting the foundation forms in order to
assure that all portions of the building will be within the
building setback lines. Staff recomrendation is for
approval with the following conditions.
1. Removal of the deck encroachment into the front
yard setback along O'Neil Spur.
2. Discussion of alternate car turnaround
location.
3. Final Town Staff review of driveway/ked Spur
intersection at the time a building permit application is
filed.
Steve Riden stated that the owner wishes to have his childrer
play in the front of the house instead of the rear and this
is one of the reasons the house is located in this position
on the lot. Another is to keep the views. They would like
to keep the deck where it is. They feel that this is
basically the back of the house even though it is considered
a front yard setback. He then described the reasoning on the
turnaround and the location of the driveway.
Considerable discussion followed on the matter of the deck
and the turnaround. Discussion followed on the applicant
doing an improvements survey before Batting the foundation.
Buz Reynolds asked the staff at what point will the applicant
be required to put down some road base for the units that are
already built. Rick Pylman stated that there is no
requirement from the Town that :ne put anything down until he
constructs the roads. It was suggested that the applicant
consider putting some road base down.
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Lot 12. Wildridge Acres, Frawley. Residence,_ Final__Design
Review, cont
Clayton moved to grant final design approval with the
following conditions:
1. Removal of the 6-1/2 foot deck encroachment into
the front yard setback.
2. The alternate car turnaround be allowed.
3. Final staff review of driveway/intersection at
time of building permit application.
Patti Dixon seconded.
It was suggested that the motion be amended to
include requirement of an improvement certificate prior to
setting foundation. The motion was so amended and was
seconded by Patti Dixon. The motion carried unanimously.
Lot 43. Block 2. Wildridge, Mark Harrison 4 Unit_C?mplex,_
Rick Pylman stated that this lot is zoned for four units. He
described the size and slope of the lot, and thc• driveway
grade. He stated that the first 40 feel, of the driveway
exceeds 11% and this is a concern. The drainage appears to
concentrate the water runoff down the center of the driveway
and that combined with an 11% grade approaching the road has
a potential to create a hazardous situation. The driveway of
the southwest unit has a short stretch with a grade
approaching 30% slope. This is not acceptable to the Town
Engineer. There is a minor encroachment in the front
setback, however this can be alleviated by removal of two of
the guest parking spaces.
Pylman described the building sizes, and m..terials to be
used. They are horizontal lap siding, with cedar shake
siding accents, cedar shake roofs and wood caserient windows.
A small area of painted standing seam metal roof is utilized
on each house. Pylman stated that the applicant assured him
that this would be factory painted. A landscape plan
entails revegetation of all disturbed areas with native
grasses and mulch and includes 22 1-1/2" - 2" aspen trees and
5'-6' blue sprilce trees. A drip irrigation system will be
installed for tree maintenance.
Pylman stated that at conceptual review the Commission passed
the following comments on to the applicant.
1. Cluster the units tightly on the site plan to
maintain more of a multi -family cluster feel; as opposed to
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creating the feeling of separate single family lots.
2. Bring in a good landscape plan.
3. Minimize cut and fill and overall amount of
grading on the site.
Pylman stated the site plan has been amended slightly, the
units have been drawn closer together and the driveway layout
has improved. Pylman stated that the landscape plan could
use some improvement. The tree materials are below or at
minimum size recommendations. Minimum size for aspens should
be 2 inch in diameter and spruce should oe no smaller than 6
feet in height. A variety of tree sizes is suggested for
better visual interest. Pylman stated that there are two
small timber retaining walls on site, both less than 3 feet
high. He stated that the cut and fill has been reduced,
however, the overall grading of the lot is still
inappropriate and needs revision. Pylman then reviewed the
criteria for final design consideration.
Pylman stated the applicant has requested final review
although he is aware of staff concerr . As presented, the
staff recommendation is for denial based upon all the
concerns stated above. If the Commission wishes to approve
this application, staff would recommend the following
conditions:
1. A revised grading plan be reviewed and approved
by both the Town Engineer and the Commission. the grading
plan should address both access and drainage concerns.
2. The driveway be constructed to Town of Avon
standards.
3. The landscape plan be amended to include formal
sod planting and a variety of tree sizes.
4. The parking area in the front setback be
removed.
Walt Carucci, representing the owners, stated that they are
requesting approval for four single family residences. He
described the location of the lot and the locations of the
units on the lot. He then described the four different
designs of the units. They are victorian style. He stated
that they would delete the two guest parking spaces. He
stated that these units are provided for affordable housing.
Mark Harrison stated that they will provide a more complete
landscape plan at a later date that would incorporate Rick
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Lot 43 Block 3 Wildridge,_ Mark Harrison,__ 4 Unit Complex,
Final Design Review, (cont)
Pylman's recommendations.
Considerable discussion followed on all the above described
concerns. The general consensus of the Commission was that
this project needs considerably more work on the grading and
drainage, siting of units, landscaping and design and
materials to be used, specifically the metal roof. This is
riot allowed in Wildridge. It was suggested that the
applicant consider placing three units on this lot instead of
four, for better siting etc. The majority of the Commission
felt that four would work if the grade is worked out.
Buz Reynolds moved to table this item to the May 21, 1991
meeting.
Clayton McRory seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Lot 5 Block 2 Wildridge Cooper Residence. Wildridd e.
Conceptual Design Review
Jim Curnutte stated that the applicant has asked that this
item be tabled at this time.
Buz Reynolds moved to table this item. Clayton McRory
seconded aid the motion carried unanimously.
Lot 47, Block 2. Wildridge, Koehn Residence, Conce-ptual
Design Review.
Jim Curnutt= described the lot size and slope, siting on the
lot and materials to be used.
He stated that as this is a conceptual design review, no
formal staff recommendation will be made.
Mark Bornschein, representing the owners, asked the
Commission for their comments on this project. Discussion
followed on the dormer placement, the forms of the house,
site grading and drainage and landscape plan.
As this was a conceptual design review no formal action was
taken at this time.
Lot 1. Block 1. Lodge at Avon Subdivision._Revised_ Site Plan, -
Conceptual Design Review
Rick Pylman stated that the Avon Towne Square project
received final design approval for a retail/office complex
with a 5,000 square foot freestanding restaurant. rhe
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Lot I. Block 1, Lodge at Avon Subdivision, Revi_.sed Site_Plan
Conceptual Design Review, (cont)
restaurant design had not been finalized but the pad location
was approved. The developers have made minor adjustments to
the site plat; since -the final approvals and would now like to
move the restaurant closer to Avon Road. This adjustment
allows for a slightly improved parking and loading situation
for the restaurant site. This proposal indicates an 18 foot
encroachment into the Aeon Road setback, leaving 7 feet of
landscape buffer between the building and the property line.
The distance from the building to the edge of Avon Road is
approximately 100 feet. The staff sees no problem with this
request. Staff may even ask them to move it closer to Avon
Road and away from Benchmark Road.
Carson Wright stated that the purpose in moving the building
forward is because of the site line of the first curve in
Benchmark Road, and now with the big embankmert and the fact
that they will landscape it well, it will distribute the
landscaping more in the rear of the building. He stated
that they will be coming in, in the near future, with the
design for the restaurant building, which will blend in with
the main building. The general consensus of the Commission
was that this would probably improve the project.
As this was a conceptual review, no formal action was taken
at this time.
Rending and Approval of Pl�nninq_ and Zoning. Commission
Meeting of April.2 and April 16, 1991
Sue Railton moved to approve the minutes of the April 2, and
the April 16, 1991 minutes as submitted.
Patti Dixon seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
With no other business to be discussed, the meeting was
adjourned at 11:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charlette Pascuzzi
Recording Secretary
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