PZC Minutes 1117924
RE';ORD OF PROCEEDINGS
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
November 17, 1992
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held
on November 17, 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, Henry Vest
Sue Railton, Jack Hunn
Rhoda Schneiderman,
Staff Present: Rick Pylman, Director of
Community Development,
Charlette Pascuzzi, Recording
Secretary
Chairman Perkins stated that all members were present, except for
Patti Dixon and Buz Reynolds.
5.7_ngle.Family_Resdences
Rick Pylman stated that the lot is a duplex lot, but the applicant
is presenting a proposal for a single family residence. It is
about 3,000 square feet in size and includes an attached two car
garage. Architectu-al design is a southwestern style with some
flat roof forms and some gable roof forms, and stucco building
materials with some log work as accent elements. The issue
tonight is a discussion over the roof material. The applicant
would like to show his basic concept for the lot and discuss the
possibility of using a metal roof. Pylman then pointed out on
the plan the driveway and the siting of the building. He stated
that the architecture is fine for the site, therefore, the only
issue seems to be the roofing material.
Eric Vogelman stated that he understands that the Commission feels
that metal roofs are not perfect for Wildridge.
Rick Pylman stated that he would like to give a little background
regarding this matter. He stated that the Planning Commission set
a policy several years ago about roofing materials and has held
pretty tight to that policy. Allowed roofing materials have been
sod, cedar shakes, a couple of cedar shake imitation products, and
300 lb per square asphalt shingles. The Commission has
specifically spoken about metal roofs and because of the concern
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about glare, no metal roofs have been approved in Wildriage.
Pylman described on the plans where the metal roof would be used.
Jerry McMahan, owner of the property, stated that they havF spent
considerable time and energy designing this house, trying to
achieve a territorial design, combined with some southwestern
design. He described a couple changes that they have decided to
do to the plans since they were first drawn. They are going to
remove the ground floor master bedroom end and make it into
another floor, therefore, part of the area that would have been
metal roof will be eliminated. He described the changes on the
plans. They have gone to Santa Fe and studied this house design.
The metal roof is intrical to the design of the house. He stated
that they did not believe there would be a considerable amount of
glare due to the siting of the house. He provided a sample of the
color and type of metal roof they would like to use. It is a
sage green in a fairly matte finish. Before proceeding with the
design they would like to get some sort of direction from the
commission. They are trying to build a very nice house up there.
Rhoda Schneiderman stated that she likes the house, she thinks it
will be an interesting combination. She asked if the applicant
knew anybody in the area that has used this specific product. He
replied that this is the exact product that is on the church in
Eagle -Vail, also the same color.
John Perkins stated that it would be a standing seam product, an
ADP manufacturer and is one of the higher quality roofs.
Schneiderman asked if they have anything with more of a relief to
it? No one seemed to know of any.
The applicant stated that the reason they chose the green was so
that it would match the terrain.
Discussion followed on
houses
that might look down
on the house
and might be effected
by the
glare. Schneiderman
stated that
theoretically she has
nothing
against metal roofs.
She stated
that she might have to
go over
and look down on the
church and see
what kind of glare factor
there
might be.
Henry Vest stated that he would be opposed to a metal roof because
there are a number of houses that are going to be built in the
future that would be looking down on the glare of the roof.
Sue Railton stated that she thinks it is a nice design and it is a
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Lot 62 Block 3. Wildridge Subdiyi_sicn_,__S.inale Family..Residence,.
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shame that the re-gulations would cause someting like this to be
turned do.+n.
Jack Hunn stated that he also likes the house and it would be a
fine addition to the subdivision. He asked what the material
would be on the flat portions of roof. The applicant stated hat
it would be ballast/river rock, the same as Goddard's house.
Hunn stated that there probably will be some challenges with the
driveway in terms of needing some retaining walls. The applicant
agreed, stating that at this time this is only the preliminary
stages of the design. Hunn stated that he would have trouble
supporting a metal roof. There is so much topography in Wildridge
and so many people look down on house; below them, and there is no
product that won't give off some kind of glare. He also stated
that he is afraid to open Pandora's box. If this house would work
without bothering anybody, it is hard to say what the effect of
the next five that came in would be. He would prefer not to
introduce metal roofs is; Wildridge.
John Perkins stated that he feels it is a wonderful design and the
change in massing as cescribeu -ill be an improvement to the
house. He stated that he would like to see the site plan
developed more, especially with respect to retainage. He would
encourage the applicant to use stone doney retaining walls and
minimizing the backslope cuts or site cuts as best y -u can.
Revegetatirn up there doesn't work very well. Perkins asked what
the landscaping concepts would be. The applicant replied,
generally just revegetation with isolated areas of shrubs, etc.
Perkins suggested surounding the motor car entrance in landscaping
and a low landscape wall on tha south side of the house, that
would separate the natural environment to a more manicured,
finished landscape environment.. The applicant described how they
want to come off the back with a patio built out, but leave
everything else natural. They want to leave the sagebrush
wherever they can. Perkins stated that the roof is a hard
question and the Commission has struggled with it over and over.
He stated that he thinks the metal roof works nicely on this
house, but the Commission has turned down so many people that have
come before them in the past that have asked for metal roofs and
then gone to asphalt shingles. He asked the applicant if they had
looked at a tile roof? The applicant stated that a the roof
would defeat the territorial look. It would mean making many
changes in the design.
Sue Railton stated that she thinks it would be a shame to destroy
the concept of this home for the sake of architecture. Railton
and Perkins stated their positions would be that they would not,
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Lot 62 Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision. Single Family Residence1_
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not support the house. They would rather support it than see the
applicant compromise the architecture for it.
Mr. Jerome Minnick, parent of the deeded owner of Lot 67, stated
that this area is a desert and the fire hazard is very high and
the metal roof is the only way to go. Soon the roof on their
duplex will have to be replaced and he hopes that the Commission
will have the foresight enough at that time to allow them to put a
metal roof on that duplex, or anybody else that requests a metal
roof, for the safety factor.
Jack Hunn stated that if they approve metal roofs for Wildridge,
there will be more and more proposals with lesser and lesser
quality material. If there was a quality criteria, where there
was an up charge for putting a metal roof on it might begin to
make some sense, under certain conditions. His fear is that there
are all sorts of very inexpensive, very glossy, very thin gage
products that would be proposed.
Rhoda Schneiderman stated that they set criteria for asphalt roofs
and she doesn't see why it can't be done for any roofing
materials.
Jack Hunn stated that before this Commission acts on this request,
the Commission needs to give this matter some thorough study, and
consider i' types of products that they might accept. It was
suggested the Commission have a worksession prior to the next
meeting. irie worksession will be at 6 or 6:30 PM on December, 1,
1992.
As a conceptual review, no action was taken at this time.
Lot 11, Block 4 Wildridge Subdivision Single Family—Residence,
Conceptual Design Review
Rick Pylman stated that this lot is about an acre in size. It is
a duplex lot that is -)n the uphill side of Wildridge Road East,
which is the upper most road in Wildridge, and runs east -west
across the top of the subdivision. The average slope of the lot
is about 23%. The house is fairly high up on the lot, about 22
feet in elevation above the roadway, which presents some tough
driveway challenges. As it is shown the driveway does meet an 8%
grade and a great deal of retaining cut will be required. The
house is about 7000 square feet. Building materials are stone and
stucco, and roofing materials are up for discussion. Pylman
stated that the conceptual drawings look like the house is very
close to the 35 foot height limit.
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Lot 11 Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision Single Famil- ResidencA,
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Eric Vogelman stated that the lot is really steep right at the
road and rater than have a boathouse effect where it is just a
garage right off the road and trying to get a variance, they have
brought it up to where it levels out. They plan on incorporating
rock for the retaining walls. This applicant also would like to
use metal roof, but have expressed that tile might be alright.
This is one of the two highest lots up there, so there should be
no problem with glare. He stated that there would be minimul
landscaping as they want to leave most in the sagebrush.
Jack Hunn stated that this an excellent proposition for the
subdivision. He stated that the house appeare to be very tall.
He suggested that the applicant might take this into consideration
as they detail the south elevation, maybe with a lower roof form
to scale that elevation down a bit, as perceived both from the
entry drive and the roadway. The applicant stated that they have
tried to step it back up the hill so it would appear to have the
least amount of that.
Sue Railton stated that she thinks it is a nice design and all
that needs to be resolved is the roofing materials.
Henry Vest suggested a considerable amount of landscaping around
the house instead of just nothing. Vogelman stated that the owner
does plan to have alpine garden type of planting around. He meant
that there w'il be no grass, etc.
Rhoda Schneiderman stated that she also likes the design, but she
thinks a tile roof would look better on this particular home. She
feels that the roof should be an intrical part of Lhe house, not
just for praticality sake.
John Perkins asked about the retainage system for the driveway.
The applicant stated that he prefers what looks like a hand laid
wall. The system that he has had good luck with, on a cost basis,
is a treated lumber system, not railroad ties, more like a framed
wall with a system of tiebacks. It is great for incorporating
into stucco or masonry to face it. Perkins estated that the
massing gets monotonous in the fenestrations, on rha long wing.
The applicant stated that in terms of elevation as shown he would
agree, but in real life there is a setback there of about six feet
where the upper wall is back from the lower one. Perkins also
stated that he thinks tile would work nicely on this house.
Perkins stated that no action would be taken as this was a
conceptual design review.
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Rick Pylman stated that Clark Brust is currently building a single
family home on Lot 35, Block 3. Wildridge Subdivision. While
performing some construction inspections, Staff noticed that the
building appeared to exceed the height limitations. Staff
reviewed the plans and shot some elevations and checked some
grades to determine what happened. The house is constructed
exactly as it was de-igned, with one minor variation on the
grading, that doesn't help the appearance of the problem any.
The problem lies with the architectural design of the house and it
is designed too tall. Tt is designed at 37 feet above- existing
grade. Pylman described on the plans how the house was aesigned
and described the ridge elevations. There is a great deal more of
the house exposed thar, was expected. Another thing that has been
done that exaggerates the problem is that instead of curving these
contours around into the house as the grades are shown, the
contours run straight out for a ways before they curve off. The
builder has developed a level platform 8 to 10 feet wide. There
is a two foot height problem because of a combination of factors.
Pylman reviewed the criteria for acting on a variance request,
stating that there have been no other height variances granted
within the arca and all other structures are within the 35 foot
height limit. He stated that the original error that caused this,
which lies in the architectural design, and which Staff should
have caught, would be a hardship for Mr.Brust to not grant him
this variance. Pylman stated that there is a two foot
encroachment for maybe the length of ten or twelve feet and will
probably impede the view slightly from some properties. Pylman
reminded the Commission that any action taken must be based on the
findings. He stated that Staff recommendation is for approval, as
this was the result of a mistake on the architect and the Town of
Avon Staff.
Mr. Brust stated that he is very sorry for this problem, but it
would cause great hardship if this is not granted.
Chairman Perkins then opened the public hearing and asked for
public input. Hearing none, Chairman Perkins then closed the
public hearing.
Rhoda Schneiderman and Henry Vest stated they have no problem with
granting this variance, under the circumstances. Sue Railton also
stated tha she had no problem, except for the revegetation of all
that fill. The applicant stated that he has spoken with Staff
and plans to do extensive landscaping and retaining walls, but it
won't be dune until the spring, so he would like to come back with
the plans for that. Jack Hunn stated that one of the larger
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problems is the platforming and the way that it is so abrupt and
unnatural. He suggested that the Town take a look at its
procedures for identifying these problems, so that this does not
happen in the future.
John Perkins suggested that the elevations show a dotted line for
existing grade and proposed grade.
Rhoda Schneiderman moved to approve the height variance for Lot
35, Block 3, Wildridge, based on the findings of Section 17.36.50
as follows:
A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant
of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations of other
properties classified in the same district;
B. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to
properties or improvements in the vicinity;
C. That the variance is warranted for the following reason:
1. The trict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the
specified -
.emulation would result in practical difficulty or
unnecessa;_physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of
this title.
Sue Ralton seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Discussion followed on the matter of the satellite dish that the
applicant has installed without approval. The applicant stated
that he would be working with staff regarding this matter.
Lot 67 Block 1 Wildridae Subdivision, Hoff Reside__nce, Final
Design Review
Rick Pylman stated that this application was first reviewed by the
Commission on October 6, 1992, at that time it was tabled because
of concerns regarding site plan, driveway alignment, and general
architectural designs. On the 3rd of November the Commission
reviewed some amended plans with a complete grading plan, new
driveway alignment, new landscaping plan and the board was
comfortable with those. The application was again tabled because
of some serious architectural concerns that were expressed. Mr.
Hoff has made several changes to the house in an attempt to
respond to Lhose concerns. He has had the house redrawn so that
it is more accurately portrayed to the design and detail level in
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finishes that he was planning on constructing. Building materials
have been changed. Before the siding and stucco was applied in
what was termed a panelization approach and it now seems
consistent with what you see in Wildridge, with a stucco base and
a cedar siding on the upper level with a trim band separating
that. It is a 1 x 6 dolly varden style cedar siding. The colors
are now a natural cedar semi -transparent stain on the siding,
window trim will be a green color and the stucco color is still
the October Frost. The roofing material is a 300 lb brownwood
asphalt shingle. The fascia will be the green color also. Some
windows have been added on the north elevation where the
commission had expressed concerns about the blank wall. Some
landscaping has been added to the house as well.
Mr. Hoff stated that he had not realized that the plans had not
really depicted the true design of the house and he tried to
respond to the concerns of the commission with the natural look of
the natural cedar siding and the green trim. He had Michael
Sanner redraw and redesign the exterior of the house.
Rhoda Schneiderman stated that she thinks it is definitely an
improved image. She was still disappointed that he did not do
anything with the roofline.
Sue Railton thought it was a great improvement. It is the
detailing that makes the difference, that is why you go to
architects.
Jack Hunn stated that he also feels it has been improved. The
introduction of the windows on the north side helped, but the
massing really hasn't changed and one of his biggest concerns is
all of the roof draining to the front door, even though the
applicant is using gutters as a solution to this. He felt that if
the dormer could be shifted, etc., there may be some opportunity
to change the ridge of the garage. He stated that he thinks that
the green is too bright. He would rather see a muted accent color
and the asphalt roofing color is fairly dark and what might fit in
better would be one that more closely simulates a weathered wood
shake, a little lighter or little grayer.
Henry
Vest asked about the south elevation
where the gable
form
runs
into the garage and where there is no
attachment, if he
is
going
to run the fascia down along there so
that it runs into
the
other.
The applicant stated that it actually
does connect
up.
Vest
also asked about the grade that is
below the door.
The
applicant stated that there will be a step
along there That steps
down to natural grade.
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Hoff also stated that he had added four six foot blue spruce to
the plans.
John Perkins stated that he still believes that the applicant
c(�:ild come up with a better design solution, with respect to the
entry and the two gable forms. He still has problems supporting
this proposal.
Sue Railton moved to grant final design approval for Lot 67, Block
1, wildridge, with the conditions that all roof venting be painted
the same color as the roof, and also that all spruce trees be a
minimum of 6 feet and all aspens be a minimum of 2" caliper.
Rhoda Schneiderman seconded and the motion carried with a three to
two vote, John Perkins and Jack Hunn voting nay.
Lot 70. Block 1 Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivisioo_� Bristol
Pines Townhomes Material Change Request. Design Review
Rick Pylman stated that on March 19th, 1991, Mountain Coast Homes
Inc. received final design review approval and fractionalization
approval for 14 units to be built on Lot 70, Block 1, Benchmark at
Beaver Creek. This is the second and last phase of the Beacon
Hill Townhomes. Part of the property went back to a different
owner. Building materials were cedar shingles and a wood siding
of some sort that was never determined at the time of approval,
aluminum clad windows and some metal pipe railings. Earlier this
year the builder requested a material change to a masonite siding
and to asphalt shingles. The request for the masonite siding was
approved, however, the change to asphalt shingles was not allowed.
The builders are back requesting a material change from the cedar
shingles to the Timberline Ultra Asphalt shingle in a weathered
wood color and would also like to change the approved trim color
from a Benjamin Moore color titled Myrtle to a Benjamin Moore
green color. Pylman then provided samples of the proposed roofing
material and the color.
Randy Marino clarified the colors which they were proposing. He
stated that they were originally approved for one solid body stain
on the building (he pointed out the color on the sample)and also
indicated the green trim that was previously approved and Beacon
Hill was a color, which he indicated, but was more of a clearer
stain. He stated that Beacon Hill recently repainted their
building and put on a solid body stain (he pointed out a color on
the sample). Originally their garage doors were closer to a color
which he indicated on the sample, but Beacon Hill decided to use
another color (he pointed out on the sample) which turned into
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Lot 70, Block 1. Benchmark at Beaver Creek_ Subdivision, ___Bristol_
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blue. Therefore, since they wire trying to match the garage doors •
and trim of Beacon Hill, they could get rid of the rust look and
match the exterior of their building so both buildings would look
the same, and stick with the original green which gives the
building a different de`_?il.
Mark Donaldson stated that as you look up and down Nottingham Road
there is a wide variety of architecture that exists on Nottingham
Road. This is one of the last projects that will be built on
Nottingham Road. He stated that they feel that with the
architectural forms, particularly because of the dormers, they
have created a shelter to keep the ice and snow fall away from the
pedestrian area. He compared the difference in the architecture
in Gosshawk Townhomes and the Wildwood Townhomes and the proximity
of the buildings and likened them to the siting of Beacon Hill and
Bristol Pines Townhomes. The issue of compatibility is what they
are trying to focus on at this time. They are asking to be
allowed to use the Timberline Ultra Asphalt shingle in the
weathered wood color. They feel it is a higher quality material
and has more durability.
Randy Marino stated that he is trying to do something that is
compatible with the area and works with the architecture. He
feels that the asphalt shingles are of much better quality than
wood shakes. He personally feels they look better and the
mainte.iance is easier. The third issue is the safety issue. He
stated that as a builder, he feels liable to the people buying
from him and he would like to be able to provide the highest
quality, least maintenance and safest product available and he
believes that is what the asphalt is.
John King, President of the Beacon Hill Association, provided a
letter from an owner adjacent to Beacon Hill. He also reminded
the Commission that this matter has been addressed at the previous
request. He stated that they feel that the visibility of the
properties along Nottingham Road merit a little more attention to
the quality of finishes. There are some of the homeowners,
himself included, that regret the approval of the masonite siding.
The only real benefit gained was a cost savings to the developer.
Here again, with the shingles, he sees no gain other than a cost
savings to the developer. The existing buildings along Nottingham
Road are all shakes. He feels that staying in consistency is of
importance. They have recently painted the Beacon Hill poject and
they have plans in the spring to do some landscaping improvements
and there are also a variety of other projects in that area that
are making an effort to upgrade the look in that area. They feel
that at this point to let projects to start to downgrade is a real
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Lot 70, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver_Creek Subdivisiony_B
Pines Townhomes. Material Chance Request Design Revies, (co
detriment. He urged the Commission to reject this proposal.
Hark Donaldson stated that he would like to take issue with the
perception of the quality of the composition shingles. He thinks
it is a truly backward thinking to say that composition shingles
of this high quality, this texture, this color, along with the
color scheme is of lesser quality. He f^..els that this is about a
ten year old thinking. If you look to the future in terms of the
safety, the upkeep and long term durability, then they are
proposing a higher quality.
John King stated that he would not argue that an asphalt shingle
is not a durable, long lasting product. Unfortunately, if the
perception of the public is that it is a low and, tract type
material, then they need to use the upper end rooeing materials.
Quality and perception are two different issues and that is what
they are looking at.
Randy Marino stated that this perspective is a little outdated.
Now days you are seeing more and more asphalt shingles being used
throughout the country in high end areas and the main reason is
safety. He stated that he has seen large embers coming out of
Beacon Hill fireplaces onto the wood shakes and it is a concern.
He would not feel comfortable knowing that and having to use wood
shingles on Bristol Pines.
Jack Hunn stated that since Mark Donalason tends to repeat
himself, he will repeat himself too. He stated basically that he
feels like a deal is a deal. He feels like that every since they
agreed to that deal, they have been chipping away at it. First it
was masonite siding for wood, and now once again there is
discussion on asphalt shingles for the wood shake. He stated that
he has a problem with this. The project is a fractionalized
project. It is an aggressive density development. It is in close
proximity to Beacon Hill and the Commission got comfortable with
that much density and that tight of a site on the strength of the
original proposal, which was a building which was very sensitively
designed to be compatible with Beacon Hill, i. e. architectural
expression, materials and colors. There was a real effort to fit
in and work together and still have some individuality. He stated
that the Commission does not have the luxury of undoing tneir part
of the deal, which is take back some of the density and yet you
feel comfortable com ng in and asking to recreate the deal from
your side of it. The people that are really impacted by this is
Beacon Hill. They gave support for the project initially,
grantins encroachments and other concessions to make your project
possible, and they are here tonight asking that the Commission
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deny the request for asphalt shingles, and he thinks that the
Commission should listen to them. He thinks that is the most
important thing they are hearing tonight, that it is the neighbors
position you have to respect, because you required their support
to get this far down the road. He will have trouble supporting
this roofing material change for those reasons. Regarding the
colors, he does not recall the green being as shoe+n.
Mark Donaldson took issue with Mr. Hunn's comment about chipping
away. He does not look at it as chipping away but rather trying
to provide a very high quality product. Mr. Hunn stated that the
argument for this material change is concerned with fire. There
are other fire resistant roofing materials that would cost more
than what you are already obligated to put on this project, and
you are not proposing these. Mr. Marino stated that they are
proposing the less expensive because this is what the Town
proposed up in Wildridge, where he believes there was a covenant
at the time which did not allow asphalt shingles and there is not
a covenant in this area, so he assumed that a like material would
be acceptable. He does not feel that they are chipping away
either, he feels that this product is higher quality than the wood
shingles. He feels the asphalt is a better looking product. He
reminded the Commission of the horrible fire in Oakland,
California where so many homes were lost because most of them had
wood shingles. Jack Hunn stated that, what it comes down to is
aesthetics and the compatibility of your building with every thing
up and down that street. This has been important all through this
process. He stated that when he says that they are chipping away
at that he means that they are getting further and further away
from the original goal. He stated that the neighbors supported
the original proposal, but they are not and have not supported the
changes requested. They are the ones most impacted by the
changes.
Sue Railton stated that she agrees that the asphalt shingles would
be better than the shake roof. She stated that she did not
believe that an asphalt roof makes a building look bad. It is all
in the architecture. You can us them on a badly designed unit and
it will look like crap, but on a well designed unit it would look
fine. She thinks the green trim is a little too bright.
Henry Vest stated that the whole corridor of the road is cedar
shakes. Because of the visibility of the roof from the
neighboring prornrty he would not be in favor of the asphalt
shingles.
Rhoda Schneiderman stated that if these units were next door to
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Beacon Hill she would agree to the asphalt shingles, however,
since they look like they are part of Beacon Hill, she feels it
will look too dissimilar. She also feels that the green is too
bright. She strongly suggests that the shakes be a Class B fire
treated.
John Parkins asked if these units are for sale and if they are
comparable to the appraised value of the existing Beacon Hill
project. Charlie Gersbach replied that this is correct. Mr.
Gersbach stated that he is suprised with the comments about
asphalt shingles. He does not see the jaundiced eye in the
marketplace. John Perkins stated that the proximity of these two
projects makes him have sympathy for the guy that was there first.
That is the way he voted on it the last time and nothing has
changed to make him change his mind at this time.
Mark Donaldson stated that he thinks that the ten year old Beacon
Hill building was the last building to be built on Nottingham
Road. He asked what is going to happen when these projects need
to have new roofs. There will be applicants up and down the road
loo'ing at insurance rates, etc., and they will be coming in
requesting to upgrade to asphalt shingles. The applicant asked
John King what the plans for Beacon Hill were for reroofing. John
King stated that they had preliminary discussions about reroofing
and they are leaning to replacement of the shakes. His personal
opinion is that he doesn't like asphalt shingles.
John Perkins stated that nothing has happened to make him change
his mind from the last time, and it is because of the proximity of
the two projects, and about that spirit of cooperation mentioned
by Jack Hunn, that needs to be honored.
Jack Hunn stated that they need to also discuss the colors.
John Perkins stated that he feels that green is on its way out.
He feels that these color presented are too bright.
Discussion followed on the change in the siding color from a rust
to a tan, which the applicant stated that Beacon Hill changed to.
John King stated that the body color of Beacon Hill has always
been this color (he pointed to a sample). There were some
foundation wall areas, and doors and pipe rails that were painted
a color similar to this (he pointed to another color sample).
Recently they painted the entire structure this color (again
pointing to a color sample). The blue color is isolated to pipe
railings on balconys, back in recessed areas where the stairs are
and on railings on the second floor. The front entry doors are
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kind of set back and the garage doors are in the back.
Mark Donaldson stated that to simplify the process tonight they
would like to withdraw the request for any color change what so
ever from what has been approved.
Jack Hunn moved to deny the material change request for Lot 70,
Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision.
Henry vest seconded, and the motion carried with a four to one
vote, Sue Railton voting nay.
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John Perkins stepped down dtie to a conflict of interest.
Pick Pylman stated that there will be no action taken on this, as
this project is already done, therefore he sees no reason why Mr.
Perkins could not participate in the discussion. Inter -Mountain
Engineering was late in getting the drawings out on this and the
Town has been involved in this. The Town took a great deal of
Christie Lodge property along Beaver Creek Blvd, and in doing so
took a large number of their parking spaces, so there had to be
some redesign on their parking. Since Inter -Mountain was slow in
getting the drawings out and it was starting to snow, and B & B
Excavating had equipment there, they went ahead with the parking
lot. With the reconfiguration they actually gained a parking
space. The lighting and landscaping are not done yet, and they
will be brought back to the Commission for review. The only
reason this is being presented tonight is to give the Commission
an explanation of the work that is going on at this time.
John Perkins stated that the lighting has been decided and he
pointed out on the plans where the lighting would be located. He
described the type of lights to be used. He described the parking
spaces as they related to some of the landscaping. Discussion
followed on some of the landscaping plans, but several people were
talking at once, so it is difficult to understand. Also discussed
was the matter of the lack of curb stops.
Sue Railton moved to approve the minutes of the November 3, 1992
meeting as submitted. Rhoda Schneiderman seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted.
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