PZC Minutes 060491RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
MINUTES OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING
JUNE 4, 1991
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was
held on June 4, 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 Chairman
John Perkins.
Members Present: Sue Railton, John Perkins, Henry Vest,
Clayton McRory, Derek Pysher
Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of
Community Development;
Jim Curnutte, Planner;
Dear Ridge Subdivision, Amended Landscape Plan
Rick Pylman stated that the Deer Ridge Subdivision was
approved on December 18, 1990. This approval contained
several conditions which were:
1. Additional trees, both spruce and aspen be
installed on the northeast corner of building three;
2. Additional and significant plant material be
installed at the entry;
3. Formal landscaping or sod be installed
between each of the buildings;
4. An automatic irrigation system be included and
provide a drip system for the trees;
5. A condition that states the number of trees,
there are 19 Colorado spruce trees and 21 aspen trees.
The applicant has submitted a letter to the Staff to amend
the approval by deleting the condition of the installation of
the irrigation system.
The applicant cited the additional cost as the reason for
this request as this condition would almost double the cost
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Deer Ridge Subdivision, Amended Landscape_P.lan,_(cont)
for the landscaping. They are also requesting the
elimination of the sign, there is no longer a common lot ana
no lighting for the sign, due to the resubdivision of the
lot.
Tony Burns, who lives on the east side of the building which
is already constructed, and also speaking for the owners of
the other half of the building, stated that they do not want
the irrigation system installed as it would cost too much.
They feel that they can take care of the landscaping without
the irrigation system.
Discussion followed on the use of cottonwoods instead of
aspens in the landscape plan. The applicant also felt that
native grasses would be better than the sod.
Clayton McRory moved to allow the amendment to delete the
automatic irrigation system, with the recommendation that the
applicant give a lot of thought to the plant material to be
used.
Henry Vest seconded.
The motion was amended to include deleting the project sign.
Vest seconded the amendment.
Discussion followed on the need for some sort of sign for
emergency identification. It was suggested that the
applicant het with the fire department to determine what
would be acceptable. The motion was amended again to state
that the signage would be required, but the exterior lighting
of the signage will be deleted. The motion was then changed
back to the original motion made by McRory. Vest seconded.
The motion carried with John Perkins and Derek Pysher voting
nay.
Lot 87, Block 1. Wildridge Subdivisio_n,._Rezonl_ng and Special
Review Use, Public Hearing
Rick Pylman reviewed the app-lication, stating that lot was
originally assigned four development rights. Two of those
rights were transferred off of the lot. This request is to
transfer two development rights back on to the lot. Pylman
then reviewed the history of the properties owned by Mr.
Sortland. The applicant is requesting to transfer one
development right from Lot 94, Block 1, Wildridqe, which is a
duplex lot that has a single family residence already built,
and one development right from Lot 14, Block 3, Wildridge,
which also has a single family residence on a duplex lot.
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Lot 87, Block 1, Wildridge_Subdi_v_i_sion., Rezon.ing__and_Special
Review Use Publiq Hearin g_ cont_
Pylman stated that the transfer would increase the density of
the area.
Pylman reviewed the criteria for consideration of a SPA
amendment and zone change. Staff recommendation is for
denial. This request will result in an increase in density
in this area for which the staff feels no justification. If
the original request for these two, four unit lots had been
to rezone them into five duplex lots the staff recommendation
would have been for denial. Although this request has taken
a less direct route, the end result is the same.
Pylman then reviewed the criteria for consideration of a
Special Review Use, which is necessary for transfer of
development rights. Staff recommendation for this request is
for denial. The transfer of additional development rights to
this area creates a density that is not appropriate or
compatible with the site or with previous action.
The applicant stated that these would be downsized units. -
Chairman Perkins opened the public hearing and asked for
public input. Rick Pylman stated that they had received one
letter from Alida Zwaan, supporting this request. With no
other public input the Chairman closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed on the sizes of the units on Lot 89 and
the proposed sizes of the units for Lot 87 if this request is
approved.
Sue Railton moved to deny the SPA zone change on Lot 87,
Block 1, Wildridge, citing the staff concerns that this would
increase density in the area. Derek Pysher seconded. The
motion carried unanimously.
Sue Railton moved to deny the transfer of two development
rights to Lot 87, Blk 1, Wildridge from Lot 94, Block 1 and
Lot 14, Block 3, Wildridge, citing the staff concerns about
the increase in density. Derek Pysher seconded. The motion
carried unanimously.
Lot 1, Wildridge Acres. Bloomfield _Residence_Final_..Design
Review
Jim Curnutte reviewed the Lot size and location for this
project. The landscape plan complies with the overall
landscape plan for Wildridge Acres. The materials are all
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Lot 1 Wildridge Acres Bloomfield Residence. Final__._Design
Review, (cont)
similar to those in Wildridge Acres. Staff has no concerns,
with the exception of the extensive regrading. As it turns
out the existing grade is at the level that was of concern.
Staff recommends approval of this application.
The applicant requested that they be allowed to alter the
garage door color to a lighter tan color.
After considerable discussion, Sue Railton moved to grant
final design approval to Lot 1, Wildridge Acres as presented.
Seconded by McRory. The motion was amended to recommend that
the Chami color be used on the garage door. McRory seconded
the amendment. The motion carried unanimously.
Lot 3 Wildridge _Acres, Hancock Residence, Final_ Design
Review
Jim Curnutte reviewed the size and location of the lot. He
discussed the matter of the building being over the maximum
limit of 2400 sq. ft. and how it has been reduced to get it
under the maximum. Staff feels this is a suitable project
for this subdivision. Staff suggests that the driveway be
increased slightly from the 12'.
Staff recommends approval with the following condition: The
building permit construction drawings must include the
changes to the building as highlighted on the design review
drawings. The changes reduce the floor area of the building
from 2,665 square feet to 2,397 square feet.
The applicant requested that the garage door color be changed
to the Olympic Chami color also. They will also provide the
revised plans.
After discussion, Clayton McRory moved to grant final design
approval for Lot 3, Wildridge Acres, Hancock Residence, with
the following conditions: 1. The entrance of the driveway be
widened and that the width be determined by Staff and receive
Staff approval; 2. At the time of building permit, the
actual set of working drawings reflect the revisions to the
drawings. Derek Pysher seconded. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Lot 6 Block 1. Wild_r_i_d_geSub_di,vision�__ Satei_I1as_ at
Wildridge, Conceptual__Des19n__Review.
Jim Curnutte stated that the applicant is requesting
conceptual review for a proposed six unit townhouse project.
The lot is slightly over a half an acre and is zoned
multi -family. Each unit is approximately 1700 sq. ft. in
size and each has a one car enclosed garage. The plans show
concrete, but the applicant would like to put redwood decks.
The property does have adequate parking ( two per unit, plus
three guest parking). Each unit will have a gas fireplace.
The project is predominately stucco and will have cedar
shakes on the roof. No specifics have been provided
regarding the sizes of the landscaping materials. No
information has been shown regarding the trash enclosure or
project signage or finish treatment of exposed foundation
walls.
Access is via the Suncrest Townhomes driveway which is
located on Lot 7 to the north. No evidence has been provided
to date to indicate that the owners of Lot 7 have agreed to
the use of their driveway. The proposed placement of the
access to this project appears acceptable to staff because it
will not require an additional driveway cut, however, owner
permission for permanent use is required. Curnutte stated
that as this is a conceptual review, no staff recommendation
will be made.
Bob Borchardt provided a color chart for the project.
Discussion followed on the colors, the trash enclosure, the
signage and the exposed foundation treatment, the roof line,
and the deck. Discussion followed on the need for permission
for access. It was suggested that the applicant have the
landscape plan done by a professional. The location of the
buildings on the site was discussed, along with the end
elevations.
As this was a conceptual review no formal action was taken.
Lot 5.
Sue Railton stepped down as a voting member of the Commission
dl.-� to a conflict of interest.
Jim Curnutte stated that this project is a detached duplex.
The lot is about .4 of an acre, ( approximately 17,000 sq.
ft. in size). Approximately half of the lot is located
beyond the bank of the top of the bank of the Eagle River and
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Lot 5, Filing 1 EagIebend Subdiv_isiont._R_aj_Iton __„Duplex,_
Conceptual Design Review, (conta
is unbuildable. The lot is nearly flat. The east unit is
approximately 1750 feet in size, not counting the 4.40 sq. ft.
two car garage. The west unit is about 1715 sq. ft. in size
and a similar size garage. No information regarding building
materials or colors.
Curnutte stated that the project is currently shown to be out
of compliance with three portions of the Avon Zoning Code.
1. Definition of Duplex. The Avon Zoning Code defines a
duplex as "a building, containing no more than two dwelling
units, sharing a common wall nor less than twenty percent
(20%) between both dwelling units or sharing a common ceiling
and floor, in whole or in part, connecting two dwelling
units".
2. Twenty-five Foot Frontyard_Setback. The final plat shows
that this lot has a 15 foot front yard setback. The site
plan however, shows that the garage foundation wall of the
west side unit is at 17 feet from the front property line.
By adding the 1-1/2 foot building overhang the total
encroachment into the front yard setback is 8-1/2 feet. The
applicant has submitted an application for a front yard
setback variance.
3. Guest Parking in Front Setback. The guest parking space
for the west side unit is within 10 feet of the front lot
line.
Curnutte stated that the setback variance request is just for
the west unit. The lot next door has received a similar
setback variance some time ago.
Since this is a conceptual design review, no formal staff
recommendation will be provided, however staff does recommend
that a review of the conceptual landscape plan and the deck
encroachment beyond the bank of the Eagle River.
John Railton stated that the problem is that more than half
of the lot is unbuildable, therefore the need for a front
yard setback variance. He described the proposed materials
and ,olors. The roof will be an asphalt shingle, and the
wood is a cedar siding. He described his reasoning for the
parking within 10 feet of the lot line, stating that it is
better to get the car off the street than to have that small
amount of landscaping.
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Lot 5 Filing 1 Eaglebend Subdivision. --Railton- Duplex, M
Conceptual Design Review. (contZ
Discussion followed on the roofing material, and it was i
suggested that the applicant take into consideration the
woodruff roofing material.
Considerable discussion followed on the non-compliance with
the zoning code and the definition of a duplex and the
variance request.
As this was a conceptual review, no formal action was taken
at this time.
Lot 29 Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision,Wi_lklson_Residence_,
Conceptual Design Review
Jim Curnutte stated that this is a conceptual review on a
duplex. He described the lot size and slope of the lot. The
building will be constructed to resemble a primary/secondary
than a duplex. The larger unit is about 2600 sq. ft. and the
smaller unit is 1400 sq. ft. It is a two story building with
gable roofs and will be finished with stucco. The soffits
and fascias will be cedar, spruce or fir and aluminum clad
windows are proposed. A conceptual landscape plan will be
presented and also a color rendering of the building has been
provided. Some slight revisions have been made to the plans.
As this is conceptual no formal staff recommendation will be
presented. Staff does note, however, that the vehicle turn
around area from the west side garage appears to be very
limited.
The applicant described the decks and some of the revisions
to the plans. They may change from clad windows to wood,
just to get the color they want. The driveway shape has been
changed slightly. Discussion followed on the locations oP
the decks/patios.
The general consensus of the Commission was that this was a
very appropriate project for Wildridge.
As this was a conceptual design review, no formal action was
taken at this time.
Reading and Approval of Planning_ and Zoning Commission
Meeting of May 21, 1991
Clayton McRory moved to approve the minutes of the May 21,
1991 minutes as submitted.
Henry Vest seconded.
The motion carried unanimously.
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Other Business
With no other business to present, the meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlette Pascuzzi
Recording Secretary
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J. Perkin
S. Railt n
C. McRorq
A. Reynolds
P. Dixon
H. Vest
D. Pysher
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