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PZC Minutes 072192--. lofts RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was he u on July 21, 1992, at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers, Avon Town Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Rd., Avon, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman John Perkins. Members Present: John Perkins, Buz Reynolds, Sue Railton, Henry Vest, Jack Hunn, RI-.jda Schneiderman Patti Dixon Staff Present: Jim Curnutte, Town Planner; Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording Secretary All members were present except Jack Hunn and Henry Vest. Mr. Hunn arriveu at 7:32 PM and Mr. Vest arrived at 7:35 PM. Lots 14/15 Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Contractor's Yard and Soil Storage, _Special Review_ Use. Public Hearing The applicant has requested that this item be tabled until further notice. Rhoda Schneiderman moved to table this application. Sue Railton seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Holy Cross Electric Association Line Relocation.,_ Special Review Use Amendment, Public Hearing Jim Curnutte stated that back in 1987 the original special review use permit was granted for Holy Cross Electric to upgrade the existing 69KV line to a 115KV line on the same alignment. He described on an aerial photo where the existing line runs. The approved upgrade was never executed. Since that time Holy Cross has downgraded the 69KV line to a 24.5KV line, which is more of a distribution line than a transmission line. Holy Cross is now requesting an amendment to that special review use permit and the amendment involves a minor relocation of the alignment. Curnutte then described the new alignment on the aerial photo. This is 1 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page. 2 of 12 Holy Cross Electric Association Line Relocation,__ Special__Revlew Use Amendment, Public Hearing. (cont) something that the Forest Service has requested Holy Cross to do to get the towers off the ridgeline. Currutte stateo that there has been some discussion of Holy Cross working with the Town and the Mountainstar Development people, to see if anything could be done about relocating some existing lines, and Holy Cross has agreed to continue discussion with the Town to look at the feasibility of relocations. Staff does not feel that that discussion should hold up the request for this minor revision to the special review use permit. Curnutte reviewed the criteria for considering a special review use. He stated that Staff recommends approva of this amendment request to allow for construction of the 115KV power line with a 24.5KV underbuild. Bob Ballinger stated that he would be glad to answer any questions the Commission might have about the relocation. He stated that the relocation was brought about after the Forest Service Environmental Assessment was completed in 1987. At that time there were discussions with the Town of Avon, Eagle County, and Holy Cross and all parties agreed that the relocation would present a much better viewer aspect for the Town of Avon and for the traffic along the Interstate. Discussion followed on the matter of the removal of the existing line and the addition of the new line and its location. Mr. Ballinger also described where the underbuild would be located and where it would go underground. Discussion followed on the type of towers. Mr. Ballinger stated that they will be steel towers and provided a sample of the color they will be which is a darkened galvanized grey. They are a tubular steel that lasts longer and their appearance is better. Discussion followed on the protection against lightening. Discussion followed on the revegetation of the areas where the poles will be removed. The existing poles will probably be cut off at ground level. The Forest Service will dictate how that will be done. Chairman Perkins asked what would be the possibility of maybe cleaning up and adding some landscaping around the substation. Holy Cross replied that they have already done that twice. The second time the deal was that they would landscape the site and the Town was to take care of it and water it, but did not do so. Discussion followed on this matter. Holy Cross was reluctant to expend any more money on something that would be difficult `or them to maintain. Also, the substation actually belongs to Public Service, who is their supplier. If anything was done, they would have to have concurrence with it. PLANNING AND ZONING July 21, 1992 Page 3 of 12 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES on_,__.Spec_l a I .- RevJew Chairman Perkins then opened the public hearing. With no public input forthcoming, Chairman Perkins then closed the public hearing. Jack Hunn moved to approve the amendment to the special review use with a strong recommendation that the applicant approach Public Service for permission to install additional landscaping around the substation. Patti Dixon seconded. The motion was then amended to include the following findings. A. The proposed use complies with all requirements imposed by the Zoning Code; B. The proposed use is in conformance with the Town Comprehensive Plan; and C. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses. The motion carried unanimously. Lot 45, Block 3. Wildridge Subdivision,—Vedder _ Duplex, Final Design Review Jim Curnutte stated that at the last meeting the Commission asked for more hardlined drawings of the elevations, a landscape legend on the landscape plan, and better explanation on snow shedding. Curnutte stated that the applicant has provided the hardlined drawings, a legend has been added to the landscape plans, and the applicant will describe the heated gutters for the snow shedding, with interior downspouts. Curnutte stated that Staff is recommending approval, based on the criteria and findings listed in the previous staff report, which has been provided along with this staff report and including the condition that those portions of the concrete driveway thresholds and lanterns located in the utility easements will need review and approval From all utility companies prior to the issuance of a building permit. Considerable discussion followed on the sizes of landscaping materials. the coniferous, aspens, and shrubs need to be upgraded in size. Discussion followed on the matter of the necessity or a railing on the sod roof edge. Mr. Vedder stated that he had discussed this with the Building Official, Joe McGrath, and he stated that this would only be a concern if the subject area is used for egress, which this area is not. If the Building PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page 4 of 12 Lot 45 Block 3 Wildridge SubdivisionVedder Dupl_ex,__Final_ Design Review. (cont) Official should, at a later time, decide that a handrail would be needed, the applicant would have to come back to get approval. Discussion followed on the excessive use of glass. Discussion followed on the use of tempered glass for the railings. Of concern was the glare. It was suggested that maybe a vinyl mesh might be used. Jack Hunn asked if the applicant was proposing an automatic irrigation system. The applicant replied, absolutely. Hunn asked about the lighting for the balconies, the garage and drive. The applicant described where the lighting would be. Discussion followed on whether the driveway would be asphalt or concrete. The applicant stated he has not actually decided which at this time. Discussion followed on the colors, which will be sage greens. The applicant described where the colors would be used. Patti Dixon moved to approve the final design review with the following conditions: 1. Those portions of the concrete driveway thresholds and lanterns located in the utility easements will need review and approval from all utility companies prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. That the minimum shrub be five gallons. 3. The coniferous trees be 6 to S feet. 4. The deciduous trees, primarily aspen, will be 2 inch to 3 inch caliper. 5. The applicant return for approval of the railing material, once the applicant decides what that will be. Jack Hunn seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Jim Curnutte stated that Dave Gossett is asking for final design review approval. Curnutte stated that the Gossett duplex received conceptual design review on June 16th, and the Commission's comments are provided 1 the staff report. On July 7th, the Gossett duplex receiveu final design review and the Commission offered several comments and suggestions and those are included in PLANNING AND ZONING July 21, 1992 Page 5 of 12 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Gossett -Duplex,_ Final the minutes of that meeting, which are attached to the staff report. The Commission did not feel the application was at a final design level and, therefore, the Commission denied the final design approval. The applicant has resubmitted his application and in response to the comments made at the July 7th meeting has made the following changes: - The landscape plan has been amended to specify the height of the pine trees (6') and the method of irrigation. - The window trim at the stucco areas has been changed from raised stucco to 2" x 6" rough sawn cedar. - The material to be used on the chimney cap has been defined and will be a painted metal flashing and chimney caps. - Stucco has been added over all areas where unfinished concrete was previously shown. Curnutte reviewed the criteria to be considered for final design review. Staff recommendation is for approval of this proposal with the condition that the issuance of building permit will be subject to Town Engineer review and approval of the grading/drainage plan. Dave Gossett provided a list and samples of the colors to be used. Mr. Gossett stated that the oesign architect is Frank Waggoner, so there is credibility to the design of the house. He provided photos of a house in Singletree that demonstrates the same shape and lends itself to the property and to the view and the sun. Discussion followed on the contrast of the colors to be used on the siding and the stucco. Discussion followed on the big view window. Discussion followed on the massing of the house. The applicant stated that the house goes back up the hill. He stated that everybody keeps talking about the massing of the house, but never explains what is wrong with the massing. Chairman Perkins stated that there is an "L' building, but no intergration of the two legs of the "L" when they turn the corner. Considerable discussion followed on this matter. Discussion followed on the roof lines being awkward. The applicant stated that he guessed it was just a matter of opinion of what is considered awkward. Buz Reynolds stated that when you look up from the road at where the house will sit, it will be hard to see the massing. There will be a long driveway. The applicant stated that if he moved the house PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page 6 of 12 Lot 95, Block 1 Wi1dridge Subdivision Gossett Duplex. Final_ Design Review, (cont) down he would block off all the sun from the adjacent single family. Chairman Perkins asked Staff if, once an design review was denied, the applicant can just make some changes to the same application and come back for another final review? Jim Curnutte stated that the applicant can submit another application and pay another design review fee and be considered. Chairman Perkins asked what the specific changes were that were made. The applicant replied that since everybody had a problem with the stucco detail around the windows, he changed that to a 2 x 6 rough sawn cedar; the combination of three windows has been changed to one big window; the landscape plan was amended to specify the irrigation, and the size of the pine trees, as requested; the material used on the chimney caps and flashings has been specified, and all areas where unfinished concrete was previously shown are now stucco. The applicant stated that he added a handrail on the front stairway. Buz Reynolds moved to grant final design review approval as submitted. Rhoda Schneiderman seconded. The mction carried with a 4 to 3 vote, John Perkins, Jack Hunn and Sue Railton voting nay. Lot 3/5, Sunroad Subdivision Parking LotExpansIcnDesicn Review Jim Curnutte described the lots in Sunroad Subdivision. He stated that the lots to be discussed are the one where the bank is and the lot just west of the bank. He stated that Glen Palmer is present on behalf of Terry Halverson, President of First Bank of Avon. They are requesting final design approval of a new parking lot on Lot 5. Mr. Halverson has indicated that a new parking lot is needed to satisfy his current and projected parking demand. His staff is currently parking across the street to leave space for customer parking. They have provided a grading/drainage plan, a snow storage plan, engineered drawings, and a landscaping plan. The parking lot will provide 45 additional parking spaces. The perimeter of the property will include a six foot concrete sidewalk, which carries out the theme of the streetscape plan. In addition, Mr. Halverson has volun'„eered to provide 14 street lights that match the Town's proposed lighting. The landscape plan shows a gravel picnic area located in the center landscape island. The information on species, size and quantity has been provided on the application, but not on the landscape plan. The grading and drainage and snow storage plan has been reviewed by the Town Engineer. There are a couple things that he would like PLANNING AND ZONING July 21, 1992 Page 7 of 12 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Lots 3/5 Sunroad Subdivision�Parki_ng___Lot _Expaision�__ Design Review, (cont) to have corrected. Curnutte stated that in addition to the work described to be done on Lot 5, they are making some minor revisions on Lot 3. That has to do with the south parking lot. There will be a new landscape island there, the idea is to provide wider spaces and a wider sidewalk. Also the trash dumpster needs to be relocated as a result of the new north entryway. The parking lot will be re -striped on the south side. Curnutte then reviewed the criteria for considering a final design review, stating that the application meets the requirements. Staff recommends that the shrub size of one gallon be upgraded and the minimum aspen caliper be two inches. Also, the gravel picnic area would seem to be more appealing if it were sod. Staff recommends that additional landscaping be added along West Beaver Creek Blvd and Sunroad to help screen the parking. Staff recommends approval of the parking lot expansion with the condition that the landscape plan be amended to provide a legend which more fully details the landscape quantity, size and method of irrigation, which is automatic spray irrigation, additional planting should be provided along the front of the south, west and north parking areas, and shrub and aspen tree sizes should be increased. Glen Palmer of Alpine Engineering stated that Randy Cole did the landscape plan. He stated that he did not think that Mr. Halverson would have a problem adding a couple more trees, but he cannot say tonight how many more. The bottom line is that they want it to look nice. Discussion followed on the locations of the 14 street lights. Mr. Palmer stated that Mr. Halverson had no problem with sod instead of gravel in the picnic area. Discussion followed on what will be done with the existing parking lot. Discussion followed on the curbs and gutters. Also discussed was the matter of handicap parking in the existing parking lot. It was suggested that the applicant check with the Disibilities Act and see where they should be placed. Further discussion followed on the sizes of the landscaping materials. The applicant was directed to work with the staff on increasing the sizes. Brian Vedder suggested that bike racks also be provided for the people who ride their bicycles to tend to business. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page 8 of 12 Final Design The dumpster will be screened the same as before. Sue Railton moved to approve the final design review, to include the staff recommendations, and that bicycle racks be considered, and the applicant will research the current ADA guidelines with respect to handicap parking. Henry Vest seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ision,_ Mountain Jim Curnutte stated that Joe Maytk and Larry McKinzie are representing Mountain Comfort Furnishings. Curnutte stated that the Commission looked at this project on May 19th and also aqain on July 7th. The staff reports from those meetings are included with this staff report. Some of the comments made were: - The Commission was not uncomfortable with the proposed materials, which is a split faced block and a metal roof, as long as a strong landscape treatment provided on the lot, especially on the west elevation. - Take a look at a hip roof design. (The applicant has provided a hip roof design and also a gable roof design) - Provide good detailing of landscaping, including mature materials and irrigation. Protect landscaping with rolled curb and gutter. - Consider a more inviting window along I-70 side, possibly add dormer. - Work out parking situation with staff. (this matter has been solved. The project currently meets the standards for parking requirements for this type of building.) - Consider closing the west parking lot entrance if possible. As this is a conceptual review, no formal recommendation is presented, however, Staff has met with the applicants on several occasions and Staff feels that they have addressed all the concerns. The only areas that need additional details are the proposed signage and landscaping sizes. Larry McKinzie stated that they have spent most of their energy since the last meeting trying to get the parking worked out with PLANNING AND ZONING July 21, 1992 Page 9 of 12 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Lot 2 Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision,_ _Mountain Comfort Furnishings Conceptual Desi_g_n Review (cont the Staff. He stated that he has provided a hip roof drawing and stated that he didn't particularly care for it. He would prefer to see the gable treatment. Also, they have dashed in the hammerhead turnaround that would be necessary if the west drive were deleted. Regarding signage, he provided a copy of the Mountain Comfort logo, stating that the colors are sort of a royal blue. The roof will be a darker blue or green and he has talked to the client about maybe using a green color ir. the logo instead of the blue. This has not been decided yet. Discussion followed on the height of the building. Discussion followed on the hip roof and the gable roof. The reasoning for suggesting a hip roof was because of the proposed metal roof. It was suggested that the gable be used, but with a different finish. Discussion followed on using a different material, i.e. stucco, on the columns. Discussion followed on the landscape plan and location of the plantings. Discussion followed on the suggestion of a joint use of the C -Mart service drive. The general concensus was that there has been considerable improvement to this project and the applicant was encouraged to proceed in the direction that they are going. The Commission would prefer the gable end rather than the hip, with a change of material in that gable. Work the landscaping out, and present colors, provides a sample of the concrete block and a sample of the roof material and specifications and color of the roof. Bridge_ Townhomes,_ Jim Curnutte stated that the Saddleridge Townhomes is one of the first buildings you see when you come up into Wildridge. The building is currently stained with a semi -transparent rust color stain and a mission brown trim. This application was tabled at the last meeting because the Commission did not like the first colors proposed. The applicants are now proposing to go with the sandstone tuff as suggested and keep the mission brown trim. This would be apF,lied as a solid body stain. The applicant has color chips to present. The garage doors will be stained the sandstone buff. The doors will be left natural. Jack Hunn moved to approve the colors as a Devoe SC52 Sandstone Buff as the field stain; Devoe SC80 Mission Brown as the trim color. Patti Dixon seconded and the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page 10 of 12 Jim Curnutte stated that Dan Karzen, representing KSO Development Group is requesting conceptual review of two tri-plexes. It has frontage on Wildridge Road. The driveway is 18' wide. There are 24 parking spaces provided, two car garages for each unit and 2 spaces in front of each garage. A landscape plan has been provided. Each of the tri-plex buildings will house 4 bedroom units. The units are about 1600 square feet in size, not including the garages. Each unit has gas fireplaces. The building is two stories, with a maximum building height of around 34 feet. Exterior building materials are horizontal and vertical rustic cedar channel 2 x 8 siding and 1 x 4 rough sawn cedar fascia, aluminum windows, six panel metal doors with sidelights, 1 x 4 rough sawn cedar trim around the windows and doors. Presidential Celotex asphalt shingles will be the roofing ma.terial. All the driveway and parking spaces will be finished with asphalt. There is a three foot high, 8 x 8 timber retaining wall for the trash pickup. The applicant will provide color chips. Staff would like to point that the limit of the disturbed area shown on the landscape plan does not match the revised contour lines shown on the grading and drainage plan. Since this building height is so close to the maximum allowed, and the maximum is from existing and/or finished grade, staff would like to see spot elevations on the ridgeline. Dan Karzen stated that they have vertically as well as horizontally stepped the buildings. He described where they have added windows to create interest. They have broken the six-plex into two buildings for the sake of interest and to take advantage of the view for each building. Mr. Karzen provided color samples stating that the cedar would be a blue as the cedar color, a white as the trim and stonehedge as the window trim. Discussion followed on the trash pickup situation. Discussion followed on the matter of having two tri-plexes on a six-plex lot. Staff responded that it is allowed. Discussion followed on the two buildings being duplinates. Discussion followed on the possible use of two materials on the building. The applicant stated that they had discussed using some stucco and had proposed it to some of the potential buyers, and the preference had been the use of the cedar only. Considerable discussion followed on the durability of stucco. Discussion followed on the regularity of the stepping down of the units. Discusssion followed on making one building a four-plex and the other a duplex. Jim Curnutte stated that this would not be allowed on a multi -family lot. Discussion followed on the placements of the windows. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page 11 of 12 Lot 6 Block 1 Wildridge Subdivision.KSO _ Development_ Gro Townhomes. Conceptual Design Review,_(cont) Discussion followed on the colors to be used. Jack Hunn asked if there would be an automatic system for irrigation. The applicant responded that it would be automatic. Further discussion followed on the all cedar building. Tie general consensus of the Commission was thatthere would be no problem with the all wood house if more landscaping in terms of shrubs was placed up against the foundation to break up the massing of all wood. The asphalt roof would be in a color compatible with the building colors. Commission Meeti-nq Jack Hunn moved to approve the minutes for the July 7, 1992 meeting as submitted. Rhoda Schneiderman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Other Business Discussion followed on the procedures for making motions and including findings when required. It was suggested that if the Commission had a problem with an application, that the application be tabled, to give the applicant time to redo the project, etc. rather than a flat denial. Lot 45. Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision, Front Yard Building Setback Sue Railton moved to approve Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 92-09, a resolution approving a variance from front yard building setback requirements for Lot 45, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision. Jack Hunn seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Parking Sue Railton moved to approve Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution 92-10, a resolution approving a variance from off street parking and loading requirements, to allow a change in use in the building from a 1,308 square foot office to a restaurant which creates a parking demand of 16 a6ditional spaces on Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision. • )I •] PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 21, 1992 Page 12 of 12 • Jack Hunn moved to adjourn, Rhoda Schneiderman seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 PM. •' Respectfully, submitted. Charlette Pascuzzi Recording Secretary Commission app J. Perkins S. Railto R. Schnei er a A. Reynolds P. Dixon H. Vest J. Hunn ate