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AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
Hybrid meeting; in-person at Avon Town Hall or virtually through Zoom
AVON TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT – COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The speaker may be given one (1) additional minute subject to Council approval. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 5.1. Work Session: Lot 5 / Swift Gulch Housing & Public Operations Facility (Planning Director Matt Pielsticker)
5.2. Presentation: La Zona (Planning Director Matt Pielsticker and Recreation Director Michael Labagh) 5.3. First Reading Ordinance 23-03 Building Code Amendments (Building Official Derek Place)
6. MINUTES
6.1. Approval of March 28, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. Planning & Zoning Commission April 4 Abstract (Planner 1+ Max Morgan)
7.2. Draft March 16 CASE Committee Meeting Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle) 7.3. Disclosure of Gifts Received (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 7.4. Food Truck Program Process (Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle)
7.5. Quarterly Update to the 2023 Department Goals (Town Manager Eric Heil)
7.6. Quarterly Mi Casa Avon Update (Senior Planner Jena Skinner) 7.7. Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority February 23, 2023 Meeting Summary (Mayor Pro Tem Tamra Underwood)
7.8. Energy Use for Town (Planner 1+ Max Morgan) ** Indicates topic will be discussed at future agenda’s 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES 9. ADJOURN
Public Comments: Council agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public Comment” near the beginning of all Council meetings. Members of the public who wish to provide comments to Council greater than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in advance on the agenda and to provide written comments and other appropriate materials to the Council in advance of the Council meeting. The Mayor shall permit public comments for any action item or work session item and may permit public comment for any other agenda item, and may limit such public comment to three minutes per individual, which limitation may be waived or increased by a majority of the quorum present. Article VI. Public Comments, Avon Town Council Simplified Rules of Order, Adopted by Resolution No. 17-05.
970.748.4004 eric@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Avon Town Council FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager Eva Wilson, Public Works Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Director RE: Lot 5 & Swift Gulch: Employee Apartments & Public Works DATE: April 5, 2023
INTRODUCTION: At the February 14, 2023, joint Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) and Town Council meeting, cost estimates for a Town of Avon Employee Apartment project were presented. The analysis compared constructing a project on Lot 5 instead of the originally planned Swift Gulch site. Council and PZC requested additional design analysis to look at alternative design concepts and layouts for Lot 5 to increase total number of apartment units and maximize the use of the property. This report summarizes the revised designs and updated cost estimates based upon reconfiguring the Lot 5 site design, adding elevators, and adding 15 units to the program. The PZC reviewed revised drawings at their April 5, 2023, meeting and recommended moving forward with Lot 5 for an Employee Apartment project.
PZC RECOMMENDATION: PZC unanimously endorsed Lot 5 as the preferred location for the Town apartment project, and the majority of PZC supported the Option 2 concept plan and layout. Locational attributes, higher density, and cost savings were all discussed with PZC. PZC supported Lot 5 as the better location based on the proximity to existing mobility infrastructure (including immediately adjacent sidewalks, regional trail, bus stops) and services. The overall livability was viewed as better at Lot 5 due to the quiet location below I-70, lack of conflicts with heavy vehicle traffic, and access to neighborhood commercial. PZC discussed potential conflict with Public Works operations at Swift Gulch, and the intrinsic difficulty with soils and retaining wall construction on steep topography.
TOWN MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: I support Option 2 at Lot 5 because the per unit cost is very similar to Option 1 and this option provides additional density. Based on the design work to date and considering the pricing on other similar apartment projects in Eagle County, Summit County and Pitkin County, I don’t believe a less expensive alternative is available or achievable. I further support proceeding with Phase I of a Public Works Facility at Swift Gulch because the garage structure is currently needed and keeping the majority of Public Works operations and all office/admin space consolidated at Swift Gulch will improve efficiency and coordination.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The Town owns the Swift Gulch property, which is the current site of the Avon Regional Transit Facility and Fleet Maintenance Building and includes approximately 1.5 acres planned for multi-family housing development. The Town also owns Lot 5 adjacent to Home Depot which is four acres and was dedicated to the Town for public facility uses. Cost estimates for construction of a residential multi-family project at the Swift Gulch property are financially challenging. Staff requested conceptual design and cost estimates of an apartment project at Lot 5 as an alternative to reduce costs and simultaneously engaged a design firm for conceptual plans for development of a Public Works facility at Swift Gulch. The design work to date supports our recommendation that the Town of Avon Employee Apartment project should be constructed at Lot 5 and that Public Works facility structures should be constructed at Swift Gulch, with a portion of Lot 5 to be used for storage to serve several Departments.
LOT 5 HOUSING ANALYSIS: Lot 5 currently houses the recycling center and laydown for public works uses. All of the design options explored for Lot 5 maintain the functionality and storage uses that exist. The initial design concept for Lot 5 (Option 1) was intended to provide a direct apples-to-apples comparison to the Swift Gulch design. Meaning that the overall building design was mirrored, however, the
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tuck under parking was removed because of the additional land to work with on Lot 5. Three (3) units were added to the programming, bringing the total number of units for Option 1 to 45 apartments.
Further study of Lot 5 took place since the last joint work session in February. Direction was provided to maximize Lot 5, and two new options were explored to achieve higher densities:
Option 2 Option 2 pushes the buildings toward the sidewalk (south), adds one level to make 4 story construction (no parking below), and adds fifteen (15) units for a total of sixty (60). In order to maintain public works and recycling functions and additional surface parking demand, a row of tandem parking is introduced to the site plan. Elevators are required in order to serve the additional building height with this design option. Resulting operations and maintenance would be slightly increased with two elevators. If phased and there is a desire to remove one of the two elevators, one of the buildings could be reduced to three stories to eliminate the need for an elevator.
Option 3 flips the three buildings, and sixty (60) units, to the north side of the site. The resulting four stores on top of a “podium” design includes tuck under parking and storage on the ground level. Again, two elevators are included with Option 3. The resulting cost is increased due elevated concrete costs with the podium level and four stories on top. Slightly less site work is needed with this option.
PUBLIC WORKS ANALYSIS: The Public Works Department consists of five (5) divisions: Engineering, Facilities, Fleet, Public Operations, and Mobility. Currently, the Public Works Department staff are consolidated at one site at Swift Gulch (ARTF (Avon Regional Transportation Facility), Fleet, Modular Bldg.) except for the Parks Staff in the summer season where they are based out of the parks garage at the Harry A. Nottingham Park. Snowplows and street sweepers are currently parked at the old Fire Station, ARTF, and at the Annex Bldg. in Wildridge. We also anticipate the delivery of a large Vactor Truck this fall that doesn’t have designated covered storage.
With the recent approval of the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority (EVTA) and the expansion of regional transit service, it is anticipated the ARTF will be dedicated to Transit use. Staff (PubOps, Engineering, GIS, Admin) will no longer be able to use the upper offices in the ARTF. Snowplows and street sweepers will no longer be able to park in the spare spaces in the ARTF. A Public Works Vehicle Storage is needed to protect our assets and support the safety of our Public Operations Team. Consolidating all the Public Operations’ heavy vehicles and equipment at Swift Gulch would enhance operations and fleet maintenance efficiencies. A new administrative building with shops would also be needed with the pending EVTA expansion.
Moreover, residential, and industrial uses are not compatible at the Swift Gulch site. The ARTF houses many slow-moving buses and heavy vehicles with large turning radiuses. Buses often use the travel lanes for turning operations. Planning for residents to walk/drive thru the industrial to access the bus stop/roadway is not ideal, especially in inclement weather.
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FINANCIAL COMPARISON: The cost estimate of constructing apartments at Lot 5 compared to Swift Gulch is presented as follows:
Swift Gulch Lot 5 - Opt 1 Lot 5 - Opt 2 Lot 5 - Opt 3
Building Construction $23,400,711 $22,428,285 $31,109,817 $39,710,603
Site Work $5,389,121 $3,830,072 $3,906,789 $3,531,380
TOTAL $28,789,832 $26,258,357 $35,014,817 $43,241,603
Cost per Building $9,596,610
(average) $8,752,785 $10,369,939 $14,413,994
Number of Apartment Units 42 45 60 60
Square Feet Per Building 12-569 - 17,554 12,219 21,504 26,880
Total Square Feet 47,677 36,657 64,512 80,640
Cost per Square Foot $603 $716 $542 $536
Avg Cost per Unit $685,472 $583,519 $583,580 $720,693
Savings (per Apartment) $101,953 $101,892 ($35,221)
*Excluded are Tap Fees and Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE)
Construction of Public Works facilities at Swift Gulch is anticipated to have a higher cost than construction at Lot 5, but not to the extent of the amount of excavation and construction of retaining walls required for residential development at Swift Gulch. Design work for construction of a Public Works facility at Swift Gulch has only progressed to the extent of demonstrating that current and future Public Works facility needs can physically fit at Swift Gulch.
PEDESTRIANISM: Pedestrian connections and access to transit were considered for both the Swift Gulch location and Lot 5 location. Pedestrian access with desired separation is not physically possible at the Swift Gulch property. This presents safety concerns and several conflict points between the apartments, eventual mid-block crossing of Swift Gulch Road, and entrance to the separated bike path. From the apartment to the east bound bus stop on Nottingham Road is .2 miles (1,100 feet), and approximately 1 mile (5,000 feet) to the commercial core of Town to either Avon Station or City Market.
For Lot 5, a sidewalk and currently exists which connects Lot 5 to Yoder Avenue and Home Depot and Walmart. Initial designs indicate that it is possible to construct a Bus Stop at or near the Yoder Avenue cul-du-sac. The proposed location of Lot 5 apartments is 0.4 miles (2,000 feet) from the Traer Creek bus stop, which is acceptable by national standards but does not meet Avon current standards (1,000 feet). Transit service to these apartments will require additional consideration to determine best practice because adding travel to the Yoder Avenue cul-du-sac would impact existing routes and schedules and may not be practical due to the volume of residents at this location.
PROS/CONS: Each property and potential project have a number of considerations, financial and otherwise, to acknowledge. The primary reason to consider housing on Lot 5 as opposed to Swift Gulch is to centralize public works operations at Swift Gulch and save money on construction. Increasing density for the Swift Gulch is not feasible due to site constraints and inability to include more parking spaces with additional units. Other pros and cons to consider:
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Swift Gulch Pros Swift Gulch Cons Lot 5 Pros Lot 5 Cons
Proximity to Transit/Job Center No Sidewalk Connection More Density Dead End Road – One Way Connectivity
Southern Exposure Drainage/Debris Flow Reduced Cost/per Unit Longer Due Diligence
Views Disturbed/Poor Soil Quality Closer to Services
Design Dev Drawings Complete Steep Grades – 10% Views
Retaining Walls Flat Property
Increased Cost/per Unit Availability of Utilities
Split Public Works Operations Southern Exposure
Noise from Adjacent Operations Sidewalk in Place
BACKGROUND SUMMARY: The Town owns the Swift Gulch property, which is the current site of the Avon Regional Transit Facility and Fleet Maintenance Building and includes approximately 1.5 acres planned for multi-family housing development. The Town also owns Lot 5 adjacent to Home Depot which is four acres and was dedicated to the Town for public facility uses. Cost estimates for construction of a residential multi-family project at the Swift Gulch property are financially challenging. Staff requested conceptual design and cost estimates of an apartment project at Lot 5 as an alternative to reduce costs and simultaneously engaged a design firm for conceptual plans for development of a Public Works facility at Swift Gulch.
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The design work to date supports my recommendation that the Town of Avon Employee Apartment project should be constructed at Lot 5 and that Public Works facility structures should be constructed at Swift Gulch, with a portion of Lot 5 to be used for storage to serve several Departments.
BACKGROUND – TOWN APARTMENTS: Town commissioned the preparation of a Swift Gulch Master Plan in 2015, and then a Town Owned Properties Plan in 2018. The 2015 Plan included rough concept drawings for the development of 20 town homes on the north side of the Swift Gulch property.
The 2018 Town Owned Properties Plan did not give any additional attention to this site other than to recognize the location and provide the statement, “DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Transportation Operations The Swift Gulch site should be retained
and prioritized for the long term needs of the Town of
Avon and regional transportation operations and storage, building division facility needs, workforce housing and/or parking. The specific development program will be determined in the future.”
The Town hired 2757 Design architects from Carbondale to prepare a concept development plan for constructing apartments on the Town owned Swift Gulch property in fall of 2021. The Town included representatives from Eagle County and Town of Vail to participate in establishing project goals and providing review and comment on conceptual designs. The review team identified goals that included Net Zero construction, flat roofs to accommodate photovoltaic solar panels, adequate storage to accommodate mountain lifestyles (i.e. outdoor recreational equipment), attractive conveniences such as washer and dryer in each unit, functional layout for property maintenance, and quality construction for long-term ownership.
2757 Design prepared plans for the development of 42 apartments arranged in three buildings in a stairstep configuration on the north, uphill side of the Swift Gulch property. The Swift Gulch property presents some challenges due to the grade of the property and limited area for building footprints. Development of apartments required both podium parking underneath the buildings, construction of retaining walls and significant excavation. Another design challenge is that the entrance to the Swift Gulch facility is already constricted and there is no room physically to construct a pedestrian access from apartments on the north (uphill) side, to Swift Gulch Road and the bus stop across from the entrance to Swift Gulch.
BACKGROUND – PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY: Staff has concurrently explored initial designs for a Public Works facility. Town of Avon has never had a dedicated Public Works facility. Town has used the garage in Wildwood (Avon Annex), the Avon Regional Transit Facility, and sometimes portions of the Fleet Maintenance Facility for storage of vehicles. Over the last couple years the growth in transit has resulted in full utilization of the Avon Regional Transit Facility and the growth in Fleet Maintenance services has resulted in full utilization of Fleet Maintenance building. Operations is now storing snowplows in the old Avon Fire Station and storing street sweepers in the Avon Wildridge Fire Station. Vehicles, equipment and storage for Operations are spread throughout Town in a manner which is neither functional nor efficient.
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The 2018 Town Owned Properties Plan included a Proposed Concept Plan for development of Lot 5 as a Public Works Facility site, which included snow storage on the far right.
Current design work for a Public Works Facility includes an assessment of current and projected future programming for Public Works to serve the Town of Avon, including assessment of Public Works demands when the Village (at Avon) is fully developed. Public Works needs includes garages for storage of vehicles, office and administrative space for Operations, Engineering, and Facilities, tool storage and workspace, and outdoor storage space. Initial designs indicate that there is room at Swift Gulch for all uses except outdoor storage space. There is 1.5 acres reserved at the Lot 5 property for outdoor storage space to serve Operations, Facilities, Recreation and Police. A significant advantage in developing the Public Works Facility at Swift Gulch is to consolidate operations and staff for the Public Work Department in one location.
Lastly, the development of a Public Works facility at Swift Gulch may occur in phases such that garages for snowplows are the highest priority while administrative office space can remain in the Avon Regional Transit Facility until there is a need for the Eagle Valley Transit Authority to use this space.
LOT 5 PUD USE BY RIGHT: Lot 5 is a four-acre site that was dedicated to the Town for municipal purposes as part of the 1998 Village (at Avon) Annexation and Development Agreement. The Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development Guide (“PUD Guide”) designates Lot 5 as “PF-1; Public Facility” which includes the Use by Right of “Public Facilities”. The PUD Guide Definitions state,
“Public Facility(ies) means constructed facilities that are owned by the Town, a District or another governmental or quasi-governmental entity, including but not limited to: transportation systems or facilities; water systems or facilities; wastewater systems or facilities; storm drainage systems or facilities; fire, police and emergency services systems or facilities; electric, gas, telecommunications utilities or facilities; and other publicly owned buildings or facilities.”
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This is a broad definition that can include Town owned housing for governmental or quasi-governmental employees. PF-1 allows a 48’ building height.
PARTNERSHIPS: Our recommendation is to pursue a partnership with Eagle Valley Transportation Authority in which a long-term lease is offered to Authority for the third building for housing for transit drivers. The Eagle Valley Transportation Authority is projected to have a demand for additional bus drivers to serve increased frequency, expanded schedules, and increased ridership. The terms and details of such an arrangement are not yet determined, but it is anticipated that there will be a demand for more transit driver housing. Another possibility is to coordinate with Beaver Creek transit driver and other local governments if there is surplus housing capacity at any given time.
POLICIES YET TO BE DETERMINED: Basic physical layout and cost estimates for apartment construction are presented at this time. Policies yet to be determined include pricing for apartments, priority for making apartments available to Town of Avon employees or other local government employees, and terms of any partnership with the Eagle Valley Transit Authority.
NEXT STEPS: If Council endorses this direction and change in location for Town of Avon apartments and Public Works facility then Staff would immediately proceed with the following next steps:
• Site Survey and Soil Investigation
• Finalize Design Package for Both Properties
• Obtain Owners Representative to Manage finalization of Design Package and eventual Construction
• (Re)Engage Pre-Construction Services from General Contractor
• Joint PZC/Village at Avon DRB review of schematic plans for Lot 5
• Town Council review of Schematic Plans
If design for Lot 5 commences in April, final pricing for Schematic Design could be completed by July. Assuming that partnerships are being pursued concurrently, a Fall 2023 agreement for partnerships and financing is realistic at this point. A similar schedule for Swift Gulch Public Works is anticipated.
Thank you, Eva, Eric & Matt
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- Building 1:Building Type A w/ accessible units Units =12,795 sf Corridor/stairs = 2,322 sf Parking level = 4,946 sf
total = 20,063 sfUnits = 15 units Beds (12) 1-bdrms + (3) 2-bdrms = 18 beds
Parking (12 units with tandem parking) =35 spaces
- Building 2:Building Type A
Units =12,795 sf Corridor/stairs = 2,322 sf Parking level = 4,946 sf
total = 20,063 sfUnits = 15 units Beds (12) 1-bdrms + (3) 2-bdrms = 18 beds Parking (9 units with tandem parking) =30 spaces
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Building Type B Units =9,108 sf Corridor/stairs =2,082 sf Parking level =3,587 sftotal = 14,777sfUnits =12 units Beds (12) 1-bdrms =12 beds Parking (9 units with tandem parking) =28 spaces
- Carport:To be utilized by building 3(carport to be constructed as foundation for future building 4)
total = 3,587sf
Project totalTwo Building Types used Units =34,698 sf Corridor/stairs =6,726 sf Parking level =13,479 sf Garbage sheds (3*240) =720
total = 55,623 sfUnits =42 units Beds =48 beds Parking =93 spaces
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TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Town Council FROM: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director Michael Labagh, Recreation Director Eric Heil, Town Manager RE: La Zona Work Session DATE: April 5, 2023
SUMMARY: The Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) hosted a joint public meeting with the Avon Town Council to review draft design concepts for the La Zona project on March 21, 2023 (“Exhibit A”). The discussion was continued in order for Staff to respond to comments and further vet options moving forward with portions of the project. Following another meeting with PZC on April 4, 2023, where two Council members were present, the project now moves back to the Town Council to consider next steps for the project.. APRIL 4 PZC RECAP: The conceptual plans were reviewed in a public meeting with PZC on April 4, 2023. Public comments were taken at this meeting. Multiple comments from the public included support for a “community” building with artist space and event space potential. The Vail Valley Art Guild members explained the strategic location in Avon and cited past success with the Guild in Chapel Square and the old Avon Police station at One Lake Street. Additional support for a competition pool was received from an Avon swim team (USA Swimming) member. We also heard from a therapy pool supporter. At the meeting, Lee Dubin presented their capstone project through the University of Colorado/Denver planning program. The presentation included analysis of two sites in Town for a skatepark. Lee presented the rationale and support for a community space on the 351 Benchmark Road property, which would include skateable features – a “skate plaza”. PZC expressed support for the concept and appeared to gravitate to this concept for 351 Benchmark. Grant funding opportunities were cited as one reason to consider this community amenity, which would play off the adjacent Main Street Mall extension. PZC is in support of the Main Street Mall extension and further study of a parking structure. There was little focus on the Recreation Center options at the April 4, 2023 meeting, however, PZC seemed supportive of Staff’s recommended improvement list and further study of the largest (Option 6 or 7) capital upgrades. MARCH 21 JOINT SESSION RECAP: The March 21, 2023 meeting included a several public comments and support for an aquatics expansion [Option 6] of the recreation center. There was strong advocacy for moving forward with connecting Main Street Mall project. In particular, finishing the segment across Mikaela Way and across Lake Street to Harry A. Nottingham Park was prioritized. The same Main Street Mall segment was also supported with the online survey results. The importance of parking was brought to the forefront of the discussion. Redeveloping 351 Benchmark with any significance (e.g. Multi-Use Community Building) did not appear to be favored over simplified repurposing of the lot with either expanded park/parking or a skate park concept. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: We are recommending the following next steps: Main Street Pedestrian Mall – Proceed with Request for Proposals to retain design services for Main Street Pedestrian Mall improvements and connection from Lettuce Shed Lane to Harry A. Nottingham Park.
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Recreation Center – (1) Proceed with a Comprehensive Plan amendment for Recreation Center expansion, proceed with request for proposal for design services for Options 1, 2, 4, and 5, and proceed to study funding and financing options, including potential grant funding sources; and (2) Conduct further research on a potential future aquatics facility expansion to provide a multi-use competition pool, including cost to build, operate and maintain, revenue projections for hosting competition and other multi-use community programming, staffing implications, economic development considerations, and potential public grant and private fundraising opportunities. This additional research is anticipated to require 18-24 months. 351 Benchmark – (1) Proceed to retain professional services to review the existing building and property to determine environmental (e.g., per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances and/or Regulated Building Materials) and other considerations for eventual demolition. Demolition plans can then be prepared with cost estimates; and, (2) proceed with a Comprehensive Plan amendment to show a parking reconfiguration and minimal park improvements to designate this area as the site for a future facility use, OR proceed with a Comprehensive Plan amendment to designate this area for a “Skate Plaza”. Parking – Proceed with request for proposal for design service for schematic level drawings and cost estimates for a parking structure on the Recreation Center parking lot. TOWN MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: I support the Staff recommendations. I further encourage Council consideration of the “Skate Plaza” use at 351 Benchmark. This amenity would benefit a youth demographic in an area which is convenient to the library and Recreation Center, would create a strong activation at this corner, especially with the “Plaza” design approach, and would meet an identified recreational goal which is convenient to Harry A. Nottingham Park and served by existing transit. There are favorable prospects for obtaining substantial grant funds to assist with the construction and installation of a skate plaza. SURVEY: An online, bilingual survey ran for three weeks in late February and early March. Multiple press releases were posted. The survey was advertised in the Vail Daily multiple times per week to raise awareness. Additionally, postcards were sent to all Avon landowners and sent via the Recreation Center and Town of Avon e-mail lists. The survey garnered 1,073 unique responses, with over 62% identifying as Avon residents and 87% as Recreation Center patrons. The survey summary is included in the attachments to this report. Key Survey Takeaways include:
• Average age of respondents:47. There was little representation from 24 and younger age group, with only 45 respondents, or 6% of total survey takers.
• Results were generally consistent between Avon Residents and Non-Avon Residents. For example, the Pool/Spa, Weight Room, and Fitness were universally supported by all respondents. Pool and spa improvements were rated of slightly higher importance by non-Avon residents (57%) versus 55% for Avon residents.
• Gymnasium vs. Competition Pool: Avon Residents overwhelmingly supported Gymnasium (64%) over Pool (36%) versus non-Avon residents at 55% and 45% respectively.
• “Park Gateway” – area between Mikaela Way and Lake Street was listed as top priority (62%), followed by a redevelopment of 351 Benchmark (57%)
• 351 Benchmark prioritization was split evenly between 2-story Mixed-Use Building (33%) and Temporary Park (32%), followed by Skate Park (23%) and Parking (13%). Parking as an option ranked very low (13%), however, many of the write in comments mentioned parking availability in the area as something to address. POTENTIAL TIMEFRAME: If there is consensus to move forward with Staff’s recommendation, the following timeline can be expected:
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• April: Draft La Zona Subarea Plan
• May/June: Subarea Plan Adoption Process
• June-September: Design
• September: Budget and Prioritization in Capital Improvement Plan
• September-December: Construction Documentation
• Spring 2024: Construction of desired elements
• Fall 2024: Tax Question if pursued for plan element(s) OTHER OPTIONS: There are a wide range of options to consider when reviewing the La Zona design alternatives. We offer these specific options, which can be combined or expanded upon based on further feedback: (1) Do Nothing – Delay action until all Capital Improvement Projects are prioritized. (2) More Information - Seek More Information report back to PZC/TC. (3) More Outreach – Solicit additional comments through Open Houses or other means. (4) 351 Benchmark - Pursue additional study on Multi-Use Community Building. Pursue other uses not already listed in the La Zona design concepts. (5) Recreation Center Expansion - Secure design services for Recreation Center Expansion [Options 1-7], or study other expansion ideas at a conceptual level. (6) Main Street Mall - Secure design services for entire Main Street Pedestrian Mall, or from any of the following subareas: a. Possibility Plaza to Harry A. Nottingham Park. b. Lettuce Shed Lane [aka Crossroads] to Harry A. Nottingham Park c. Town Hall to Harry A. Nottingham Park d. Mikaela Way to Harry A. Nottingham (7) Parking Structure – Secure additional design services for schematic level design of parking structure adjacent to Recreation Center. This can also be deferred to a later date if desired. FUNDING OPTIONS: Depending upon Council direction, staff would prepare information on funding options to construct any improvements as well as a financial analysis of potential Staff, operation and maintenance costs related to such improvements. Skate Plaza: A $25,000 Equity Centered Community Design planning grant was obtained from the Colorado Health Foundation to pursue a skate park in Avon. Lead by Amy Lewis, Grant Administrator for Education Foundation of Eagle County (“EFEC”), on behalf of the Avon Skate Coalition (“ASC”), the 351 Benchmark property was vetted with other potential sites as part of a graduate student’s capstone project with DU. Those results are also attached (“Exhibit B”). EFEC and ASC are poised to secure a $700,000 grant for construction if the project were to move forward. In addition to the $700,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation, two additional grant opportunities can be pursued to secure up to $1,000,000 total for project construction. Parking: Parking in the core of Avon has increasingly become more strained. This is the result of more development, more guests, and a lack of formal parking management or enforcement. Staff will be re-presenting a wholistic parking management plan for public parking spaces throughout the Town Core. In addition to parking management of the existing assets, the development of a parking structure immediately east of the Recreation Center has always been envisioned at buildout of the West Town Center. The time is now to design a scalable parking structure and obtain pricing information. This is necessary because at least one more hotel is being planned for the Town Core, parking spaces between the library and Recreation Center will be removed for the Main Street Mall connection, and increased visitation and parking demand will track with the continual increase
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in Recreation Center usage and special events in the park. Developing a parking structure can be partially funded by Tax Increment Financing, as discussed above. Operations and Maintenance: When the Recreation Center is expanded Staff expect to see an increase in operations and maintenance expenses. The estimated projections are based on the Town moving forward with Options 1, 2, 4 and 5 which does not include the addition of a climbing wall or expanded lobby area to the west. The existing facility size is 42,800 square feet and the new size with the recommended options would be 53,341, an increase of 10,541 square feet. Projected Recreation Center Staff Needs: Staff propose the addition of two full-time positions to maintain operations and expand program offerings; a Recreation Services Coordinator and a Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. Annual salary range for each position would be between $46,000 - $54,000 with a weighted annual cost (for Town benefits, retirement contributions, etc.) of $66,700 - $78,300. The two positions would cost the Town between $133,400 - $156,600 on an annual basis. Staff propose increasing part time staff hours to better manage the expanded facility. 1). A Guest Service Attendant II at $22.00 per hour x 25 hours per week x 52 weeks = $28,600 per year and 2). a Child Watch Attendant at $22.00 per hour x 36.5 hours per week x 52 weeks = $41,756 per year. The addition of the two part-time positions would cost the Town $70,356 on an annual basis. Total projected increase in annual staff cost: $203,756 - $226,956 Projected Supplies and Maintenance Cost: Staff expect to see an increase of $5,000 for General Program Supplies to maintain the expanded Fitness areas and Child Watch area. Staff also anticipate increasing services from a qualified fitness equipment technician and can be estimated at $6,000 per year. Staff are expecting to purchase more fitness equipment to provide more offerings within the expanded facility. The average cost of a new fitness machine is $5,000 per item and the department anticipates purchasing ten new pieces of equipment, totaling $50,000. The new pieces of equipment will be added to the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF) on a 6 - 8 year replacement cycle and the Recreation Department will be charged between $6,250 - $8,333 per year as those future equipment replacement funds accrue. Based on the increased square footage of 10,541, Staff project the building’s utility and custodial costs will increase by approximately 20% - 25%. Recreation Department Staff and Facilities Staff are gathering the current building utility usage to provide an accurate dollar amount for the estimation. Total projected increase in annual maintenance and supplies cost: $69,333+ Projected Revenue: Child Watch (new): $18,000 Merchandise: 10% increase or $1,000 Personal Training: 10% increase or $4,000 Admissions: 10% increase or $110,000 Total projected increase in annual revenue: $134,000 5-Year Recreation Department Financial Review:
Year Expense Revenue Cost Recovery
2018 $1,585,571 $1,430,586 90%
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2019 $1,700,282 $1,384,111 81%
2020 $1,325,132 $653,132 49%
2021 $1,620,079 $1,140,984 70% 2022 $1,948,874 $1,501,527 77% DISCUSSION: Tract G has always been envisioned as dedicated public use that includes parks, recreation, civic, and cultural activities. Staff strongly supports the continuation of this original vision to utilize 351 Benchmark and the Avon Recreation Center for uses that serve a broad spectrum of the public. For this reason, Staff supports the consideration of a skate plaza for 351 Benchmark, with skate features, that serves the community's youth close to the Recreation Center; and Options 1 through 5 (minus climbing wall) for the Recreation Center expansion and remodel. Staff’s recommendation will assist in meeting the community's increasing recreation demands and expand the Avon Recreation Center's role as a community center to serve a diverse range of community needs. Connecting the Main Street Pedestrian Mall to the area west of Mikaela Way has long been envisioned as a key community corridor. The final stretch to Harry A. Nottingham Park can be designed in conjunction with the 351 Benchmark development plan mentioned above. Thank you, Michael, Matt & Eric ATTACHMENT A: March 21, 2023 Meeting Packet and Attachments ATTACHMENT B: Survey Infographic
970.748.4413 matt@avon.org
TO: Avon Planning and Zoning Commission Avon Town Council FROM: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Planning Director RE: La Zona Joint Work Session DATE: March 21, 2023 Meeting
SUMMARY: The Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) is hosting a joint work session with the Town
Council to review draft design concept drafts of identified areas slated for improvement (see “Attachment A”) as part of the La Zona project. More specifically, the purpose of this joint meeting is to review public
feedback received through an online survey during this project timeline (“Attachment B”) and discuss the
next steps in this planning endeavor. This report offers the ‘potential options’ for the next steps. As this joint meeting is a work session, no formal action will occur on March 21st.
This report provides an overview of the project and initial conceptual design plans. “La Zona” refers to an area of the Town Core centered around the Recreation Center and Main Street Pedestrian Mall connection to Harry A. Nottingham Park. It is the transition zone between the park and the high-density mixed-use
Town Core. The project scope includes the old fire station property (aka “351 Benchmark”), the Recreation Center, and the Avon Library. La Zona encompasses a portion of Town-owned land identified as Tract G.
La Zona Area
PROJECT GOALS: The goal of the project is to determine: (1) The appropriate redevelopment and re-use of 351 Benchmark; (2) The appropriate plans for future expansion of the Avon Recreation Center; and, (3) The appropriate conceptual designs for extending the Main Street Mall.
Attachment A
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Staff is grouping these goals in this manner as each goal influences and impacts the other concerning site planning, parking, and pedestrian connections. As a primary goal, the redevelopment of 351 Benchmark offers a unique opportunity to provide additional amenities for the Avon community. A secondary goal of this project
is to promote a cohesive design that visually connects Avon’s past public investments from the Westin Gondola Plaza to the West Nottingham Park recreation courts redevelopment. MARCH 21 MEETING AGENDA: (1) Staff Presentation (Matt Pielsticker, Michael Labagh, and Eric Heil) (2) Questions for Town Staff (3) Questions for Consultant Team Members (4) Public Comments (5) PZC/TC Discussion (6) Additional Public Comments, if necessary (7) Direction on Next Steps PROCESS: Staff posted a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) seeking professional planning and design services, with recreation center redevelopment experience in April of 2022. We selected the project consisting
of Norris Design (land planning/project management), Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture (“BRS”) (recreation center specialists), and Toole Design (multi-modal planning and wayfinding).
The project team worked extensively with Recreation Center Staff, Planning Staff, and Town Manager’s office in the second half of 2022 to evaluate the current and future demands, building addition(s) feasibility, and programming studies. The Health and Recreation Committee and the Cultural Arts and Special Events Committee reviewed initial plans around January 16th.
A Community Open House was held on February 13th, followed closely by an online survey distributed throughout the Avon community and recreation center users. The survey garnered 1,073 unique responses, with over 62% identifying as Avon residents and 80% as Recreation Center patrons. The survey summary
(“Attachment B”) is attached. A complete analysis of the survey results has not yet been completed; however, Staff will present a high-level overview at the work session.
Public awareness and feedback are paramount to a successful project outcome, and this feedback received
from committees, citizens, and survey benefit the PZC and the Council’s understanding of community sentiment. Staff continues to contact adjacent landowners and businesses on the project directly.
Timeline so far: 7/2022 – 12/2022 Background Study and Plan Development 1/17 – Health and Rec Committee & Avon Library 1/19 – Cultural Arts, Special Events Committee 2/13 – Joint PZC/Council and Open House 2/14 – 3/10 Digital Community Survey 2/16 – 2/23 Recreation Center “pop up” Open Houses 3/21 Joint PZC/Council and Community Meeting | Review Survey Results 4/2023 TBD
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351 BENCHMARK ANALYSIS: Staff understands there are many worthwhile and exciting potential uses on 351 Benchmark and would point out other opportunities to develop these ‘desirable uses’ on other Town-owned properties in the Village (at Avon). These initial “fit diagrams” and development concepts for 351 Benchmark (aka desirable uses) include community housing, childcare, artist space, an ice rink, and
surface parking, as illustrated in the following diagrams:
Surface Parking Art Center + Parking
Housing Small Scale Ice Rink
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The final draft of La Zona design concepts includes a skatepark option for 351 Benchmark. The idea of implementing a skatepark use was first introduced to the Town by the grass-roots non-profit, the Avon Skate
Coalition (“ASC”), which first presented the Avon Town Council with this concept before the La Zona project began (2022). ASC requested assistance with Town Staff to start vetting a suitable location within Avon for a site. Not soon after, the ASC secured a $25,000 planning grant from the Colorado Health Foundation to
facilitate preparation for an “equity-centered community design” for a local skatepark.
As a requirement of the planning grant, the ASC has applied this funding towards an effective public engagement process to generate meaningful dialogue within and beyond the local skateboarding community. This dialogue, which runs parallel to the La Zona process, is primarily represented by an ongoing public meeting series, where community members discuss preferred skatepark features and the community-centered amenities, relevant transit systems, and community impacts that include a skatepark in the La Zona area. The ASC’s public process has thus confirmed that the 351 Benchmark site is an operable site for fun, safe, equity-centered skatepark that could activate outdoor space around the Recreation Center and Harry A. Nottingham Park. Norris Design's concept plans include a skatepark at the 351 Benchmark as part of the project. Additionally, ASC’s collaboration with the Colorado Health Foundation opens the door for
additional grant funding (up to $700,000) for skatepark design and construction, supporting Avon’s efforts to enhance recreational amenities in town.
It is important to note that the ASC team has also explored other potential sites for a skatepark within Town limits (outside the scope of the La Zona project area). Overwhelmingly, a skatepark at 351 Benchmark Rd
appears likely to advance Avon’s vision and values, including aims to “Be a Thriving Center of Activity and
Entertainment, Enhance the Sense of Place and Character, and Promote Diversity” more than any other viable location identified in the Town. RECREATION CENTER AREA BACKGROUND: Tract G, the focal area of La Zona, measures 47 acres in total. Several planning processes preceded the creation of this parcel in 1974. The property’s history and
previous planning efforts are attached as a summary of this report (“Attachment C”). The previous planning efforts help contextualize a shared vision for the area as it has evolved. Today, many relevant principles influence the La Zona project, forming the basis for this refined plan. Where Recreation Center expansion possibilities have been acknowledged previously, they have never been analyzed in this much detail. CURRENT RECREATION CENTER DEMANDS: The Recreation Center has seen a significant increase in facility usage and program participation within the last few years. The Recreation Department saw record Admissions revenue and facility visitation in 2022. The facility averaged 454 daily visitors in 2022 compared to a previous average visit record of 344 in 2017. Current Recreation Department programs/classes are conducted in limited, multi-use rooms, which limit the potential for new program opportunities. During peak-use facility hours (6:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.), the fitness areas are often overcrowded, making it difficult for patrons to complete a workout. See image, next page.
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The Town sponsored Avon Swim Club, a USA Swimming competition team, has doubled in size in its six-year tenure. The availability of the lap swimming lanes is limited for public use in the evening between 4:00
– 7:00 p.m. when the swim team and swim lesson programming occur. The Community Swim Program has outgrown the facility’s 5-lane, 25-yard lap pool and is limited to the amount of growth that can be achieved. The Recreation Department continues to focus efforts on expanding operating hours, optimizing existing facility space and program schedules but has essentially reached its maximum capacity in its facility and program offerings. Beginning in January 2023, the Recreation Center expanded its operating hours on Sundays from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 2022 RECREATION SURVEY: The Recreation Department staff collaborated with the Health and Recreation Committee and the Marketing and Communications Manager to develop a Recreation Center patron specific survey in 2022. The survey provided patrons the opportunity to rate the overall operation of the Recreation Center and asked for preferred improvements regarding the facility, operations, and programming. The survey was available in both English and Spanish and Town staff solicited responses from Avon and surrounding communities via facility flyers, social media channels, Town website, direct emails to all existing facility users and word of mouth.
The survey collected 545 responses with 86% of respondents stating they were Eagle County residents. Survey results show total number of responses, percentage per answer choice and weighted averages for the ranking questions. The overall theme drawn from this survey was that Recreation Center patrons wanted “more.” This included expanded operating hours, more program opportunities and increased facility space. Patrons were asked to rank their top improvements for operations, programming and the facility. The top five items for each category are listed below.
Operational improvements:
1. Expanded operating hours 2. Eagle County resident discounts 3. Addition of Fitness Attendant position to monitor and maintain fitness areas 4. Additional shower/locker room amenities 5. Check in/registration process
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Programming opportunities:
1. Increased variety of fitness classes 2. Nutrition and/or wellness classes 3. Outdoor programs/events 4. Individual fitness assessments 5. Expanded childcare Facility improvements:
1. Expanded fitness area/equipment 2. Renovated aquatics area to expand leisure pools 3. Renovated aquatics area to expand lap swimming pool 4. Expanded facility to include a walking/running track 5. Expanded facility to include a gymnasium. FUTURE GROWTH OF AVON: Tract G and the civic facilities (namely the Recreation Center) were planned at a time when the full buildout of the community was not fully realized. For example, the Wildridge, Mountain Star, and Riverfront subdivisions have matured. The Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development includes entitlements for an additional 1,800 dwelling units and 470,000 square feet of commercial space, which can consist of hotel development.
Low-density developments in West Avon and East Avon are planned and zoned for high-density mixed-use, which could result in as many as 1,800 residential units in the Town Core. Staff projects that the Town’s full-time population and accommodations bed base may increase by 40%-50% over the next 20-30 years. Increased demand and usage for parks and recreation would correlate with this expectation.
Two sizeable park sites exist for the Village (at Avon). Planning Area B measures 4 acres and is centrally located on the valley floor, which will be surrounded by higher-density development. Planning Area 3 (“P3”) is 13 acres and creates a park site on the north side of Interstate 70 at the Post Boulevard and Swift Gulch intersection. The P3 park is envisioned as a regional amenity.
Left – Tract G Middle – Planning Area B Right – P3
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PARKING: Currently, there are 376 parking spaces in the Town Center West area, including the old Town Hall and Fire Station sites, Avon Library, Lake Street, West Beaver Creek Boulevard, Benchmark Road, Town Hall, and Recreation Center. These parking areas are open to the public, with a three-hour limitation. The parking on Mikaela way adjacent to the library is reserved for patrons during business hours.
The current public buildings in the area require 260 spaces assuming four spaces/1,000 SF, and a 15% reduction for shared and mixed uses according to §7.28.020(g)(2)(ii), Mixed Use Reduction, Avon Municipal Code. The spaces not required for the buildings provide parking for H.A. Nottingham Park. The potential for a Recreation Center expansion, potential use(s) at the old Fire Station site, and future increases in park use and special events will bring more parking demand to the area.
A parking structure adjacent to the Recreation Center was initially identified as a suitable location in 2006, planning to accommodate increased demands in the West Town Center area. The West Town Center plan anticipates a substantial increase in retail and commercial uses in addition to the existing lodging and municipal services. The police and fire departments moved from this area upon constructing the joint public safety facility on the Buck Creek property.
Staff engaged Walker Parking Consultants to examine the existing surface parking lot on the east side of the Recreation Center to establish the feasibility of an above-ground, multi-level structure. Two scenarios were studied, with both findings preserving Mikaela Way and existing access points. The more efficient parking arrangement of the two studies, Option 2, yields 306 parking spaces in the structure. This scenario represents an increase of 170 total parking spaces and assumes that all existing surface-parking spots on the east side of the Recreation Center, the west side of the Recreation Center, and behind the Library would be lost in the future, as is identified in the La Zona design concepts. The conceptual level pricing to construct a parking structure in the east is between $15 – $20 million.
Option 1 – 292 Spaces (net 156)
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Option 2 – 306 Spaces (net 170) POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS: The Town has many options to contemplate while reviewing the La Zona design alternatives. From doing nothing to proceeding with the complete design development process(es)
for each of the three plan areas, the Town Council ultimately has absolute discretion: The PZC’s involvement and recommendations to the Town Council at this stage in the review of La Zona are essential because any future design plans will include presentation and approval from the PZC. I offer these specific options, which can be combined or expanded upon based on further feedback: (1) More Information - Seek more information and report back to PZC/TC. For example, financial modeling and analysis of potential funding mechanisms for construction and Operations and Maintenance of any additional public facilities. (2) More Outreach – Solicit additional comments through Open Houses or other means. (3) 351 Benchmark - Pursue additional study on Community Building and/or secure design services for Old Fire Station site (4) Recreation Center Expansion - Secure design services for Recreation Center Expansion [Options 1-7] (5) Main Street Mall - Secure design services for entire Main Street Pedestrian Mall, or from any of the following subareas: a. Possibility Plaza to Harry A. Nottingham Park. b. Lettuce Shed Lane [aka Crossroads] to Harry A. Nottingham Park c. Town Hall to Harry A. Nottingham Park d. Mikaela Way to Harry A. Nottingham (6) Parking Structure – Secure additional design services for schematic level design of parking structure adjacent to Recreation Center.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Tract G has always been envisioned as dedicated public use, including parks, recreation, civic, and cultural activities. Staff strongly supports continuing this original vision to utilize 351 Benchmark and the Avon Recreation Center for uses that serve a broad spectrum of the public. For this reason, Staff supports the consideration of a skatepark as a recreational use for 351 Benchmark that serves the community's youth close to the Recreation Center; and Options 1 through 5 (considering removing the
climbing wall from Option 3) for the Recreation Center expansion and remodel. Finally, Staff recommends pursuing the complete design of the Main Street Mall from Lettuce Shed Lane through the Mikaela Way crossing. If the direction to proceed with a project at 351 Benchmark is received, Staff recommends including the final connection of Main Street Mall to and through Lake Street. These options assist in meeting the community's increasing recreation demands and expand the Avon Recreation Center's role as a community center to serve a diverse range of community needs. Connecting the Main Street Mall to the area west of Mikaela Way has long been envisioned as a critical community corridor.
Thank you, Matt ATTACHMENT A: Concept Design Plans ATTACHMENT B: Survey Results Summary ATTACHMENT C: Tract G Background ATTACHMENT E: Email Comments
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February 2023
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RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
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EXISTING BUILDING LAYOUT
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FITNESS SPACES
AQUATICS SPACES
LOCKERS / RESTROOMS
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RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT EXISTING UPPER LEVEL PLAN
OPEN TO
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JANUARY 2023
FITNESS ADDITION & MULTI-USE
RENOVATIONS | OPTION 1
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED MAIN LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - OPTION 1
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FITNESS SPACES
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ADMINISTRATIVE
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RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED UPPER LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - OPTION 1
CARDIO
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RENOVATION OF THE
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SCALE: 1" = 40'
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FITNESS SPACES
AQUATICS SPACES
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EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
POTENTIAL
EXPANSION
JANUARY 2023
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
JANUARY 2023
CHILD WATCH - MULTI USE
FUNCTIONAL - CIRCUIT
MULTI PURPOSE - FITNESS
WEIGHT ROOM
OPTION 1OPTION 1
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
JANUARY 2023
MULTI PURPOSE - FITNESS
WEIGHT ROOM
OPTION 1OPTION 1
CHILD WATCH - MULTI USE
FUNCTIONAL - CIRCUIT
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Cost Matrix - Option 1
Construction Cost Range $7.2 -$7.5 M
Soft Costs (30% of Construction Costs)$2.1 -$2.3 M
Total Product Cost Range $9.3 -$9.8 M
Includes 5% added to building construction for site work.
Primary Program Space Type
Existing Option 1 Difference
General Support Spaces
Lobby / Circulation Area 1,718 1,718 0
Welcome Desk / Desk Support 171 538 367
Lobby Restrooms 465 655 190
Locker Rooms 3,167 3,167 0
Administration 1,055 873 -182
Total 6,576 6,951 375
Community Spaces
Lobby Social Lounge / Party Area 0 0 0
Lobby Social Gathering Areas 400 400 0
Multi-Use Room / Child Watch 0 1,271 1,271
Climbing Area 319 319 0
Total 719 1,990 1,271
Recreation & Fitness Spaces
Weights - Main Level 1,884 2,773 889
Cardio - Upper Level 3,203 3,203 0
Circuit / Functional Fitness - Upper Level 2,804 2,967 163
North Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 0 1,786 1,786
South Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 1,191 2,353 1,162
Spin Room 570 570 0
Total 9,652 13,652 4,000
Aquatics Spaces
Existing Leisure & Lap Pools 15,106 15,106 0
New Multi-Use Pool / Spas 0 0 0
Steam / Sauna 230 230 0
Total 15,336 15,336 0
Total Primary Program Space Tabulation 32,283 37,929 5,646
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - OPTION 1
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Approx. 48,800 SF
42,800 SF of Existing Area + 6,000 SF Option 1 Expansion
Option 1 Detail Notes:
- Create a new two-story addition to the northeast
of the current center
- New weight room on the Main Level
- New circuit/functional fitness on the Upper Level
- Renovate the existing multi-use room on the
Main Level to be a combination multi-use/
child watch space with dedicated restroom
- Renovate the existing weight/circuit room to be
a new multi-use room and two unisex restrooms
- Renovate the existing functional fitness studio
to create a new group fitness studio
- Renovate the lobby restrooms and create a new
unisex restroom
JANUARY 2023
MEZZANINE LEVEL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
AREA ADDITION | OPTION 2
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
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JANUARY 2023
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FUNCTIONAL
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CARDIO
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THE NORTH MAIN LEVEL AREA
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JANUARY 2023
ADMIN OFFICES
OPTION 2OPTION 2
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Cost Matrix - Option 2
Construction Cost Range $1.6 -$1.8 M
Soft Costs (30% of Construction Costs)$0.5 -$0.6 M
Total Product Cost Range $2.1 -$2.4 M
Primary Program Space Type Existing Previous
Option
Option 2 Difference
General Support Spaces
Lobby / Circulation Area 1,718 1,718 1,718 0
Welcome Desk / Desk Support 171 538 538 0
Lobby Restrooms 465 655 655 0
Locker Rooms 3,167 3,167 3,167 0
Administration 1,055 873 2,573 1,700
Total 6,576 6,951 8,651 1,700
Community Spaces
Lobby Social Lounge / Party Area 0 0 0 0
Lobby Social Gathering Areas 400 400 400 0
Multi-Use Room / Child Watch 0 1,271 1,271 0
Climbing Area 319 319 319 0
Total 319 1,990 1,990 0
Recreation & Fitness Spaces
Weights - Main Level 1,884 2,773 2,773 0
Cardio - Upper Level 3,203 3,203 3,203 0
Circuit / Functional Fitness - Upper Level 2,804 2,967 2,967 0
North Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 0 1,786 1,786 0
South Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 1,191 2,353 2,353 0
Spin Room 570 570 570 0
Total 9,652 13,652 13,652 0
Aquatics Spaces
Existing Leisure & Lap Pools 15,106 15,106 15,106 0
New Multi-Use Pool / Spas 0 0 0 0
Steam / Sauna 230 230 230 0
Total 15,336 15,336 15,336 0
Total Primary Program Space Tabulation 31,883 37,929 39,629 1,700
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - OPTION 2
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Approx. 51,600 SF
42,800 SF of Existing Area + 6,000 SF Option 1 Expansion + 2,800 SF Option 2 Expansion
Option 2 Detail Notes:
- Infill the north roof of the building at the Upper
Floor level to be a new administrative space
JANUARY 2023
MAIN LOBBY & CLIMBING WALL ADDITION
OPTION 3
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
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FUNCTIONAL
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JANUARY 2023
CLIMBING WALL
LOBBY | LOUNGE
FRONT DESK
OPTION 3OPTION 3
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
JANUARY 2023
LOBBY | LOUNGE
CLIMBING WALL
FRONT DESK
OPTION 3OPTION 3
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FRONT DESK
CLIMBING WALL
LOBBY | LOUNGE
OPTION 3OPTION 3
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Cost Matrix - Option 3
Construction Cost Range $2.7 -$2.9 M
Soft Costs (30% of Construction Costs)$0.8 -$0.9 M
Total Product Cost Range $3.5 -$3.8 M
Includes 5% added to building construction for site work.
Primary Program Space Type Existing Previous
Options
Option 3 Difference
General Support Spaces
Lobby / Circulation Area 1,718 1,718 4,168 2,450
Welcome Desk / Desk Support 171 538 494 -44
Lobby Restrooms 465 655 655 0
Locker Rooms 3,167 3,167 3,167 0
Administration 1,055 2,573 2,573 0
Total 6,576 8,651 11,057 2,406
Community Spaces
Lobby Social Lounge / Party Area 0 0 0 0
Lobby Social Gathering Areas 400 400 787 387
Multi-Use Room / Child Watch 0 1,271 1,271 0
Climbing Area 319 319 828 509
Total 719 1,990 2,886 509
Recreation & Fitness Spaces
Weights - Main Level 1,884 2,773 2,773 0
Cardio - Upper Level 3,203 3,203 3,203 0
Circuit / Functional Fitness - Upper Level 2,804 2,967 2,967 0
North Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 0 1,786 1,786 0
South Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 1,191 2,353 2,353 0
Spin Room 570 570 570 0
Total 9,652 13,652 13,652 0
Aquatics Spaces
Existing Leisure & Lap Pools 15,106 15,106 15,106 0
New Multi-Use Pool / Spas 0 0 0 0
Steam / Sauna 230 230 230 0
Total 15,336 15,336 15,336 0
Total Primary Program Space Tabulation 32,283 39,629 42,931 2,915
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - OPTION 3
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Approx. 54,600 SF
42,800 SF of Existing Area + 8,800 SF Option 1-2 Expansions + 3,000 SF Option 3 Expansion
Option 3 Detail Notes:
- Expand the main lobby to the west on the Main
Level
- Renovate the existing lobby area to include more
passive social gathering space
- New multi-story climbing wall addition to the
north of the new lobby expansion. Climbing wall
length is approx. 40' along the east side of the
space and will extend up to 30' high. Up to four
(4) routes can be used simultaneously.
JANUARY 2023
NEW SPA ADDITION | OPTION 4
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EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
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FUNCTIONAL
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JANUARY 2023
WHIRLPOOL | HOT TUB | SPA
OPTION 4OPTION 4
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Cost Matrix - Option 4
Construction Cost Range $2.2 -$2.4 M
Soft Costs (30% of Construction Costs)$0.1 -$0.7 M
Total Product Cost Range $2.8 -$3.1 M
Primary Program Space Type Existing Previous
Options
Option 4 Difference
General Support Spaces
Lobby / Circulation Area 1,718 4,168 4,168 0
Welcome Desk / Desk Support 171 494 494 0
Lobby Restrooms 465 655 655 0
Locker Rooms 3,167 3,167 3,167 0
Administration 1,055 2,573 2,573 0
Total 6,576 11,057 11,057 0
Community Spaces
Lobby Social Lounge / Party Area 0 0 0 0
Lobby Social Gathering Areas 400 787 787 0
Multi-Use Room / Child Watch 0 1,271 1,271 0
Climbing Area 319 828 828 0
Total 719 2,886 2,886 0
Recreation & Fitness Spaces
Weights - Main Level 1,884 2,773 2,773 0
Cardio - Upper Level 3,203 3,203 3,203 0
Circuit / Functional Fitness - Upper Level 2,804 2,967 2,967 0
North Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 0 1,786 1,786 0
South Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 1,191 2,353 2,353 0
Spin Room 570 570 570 0
Total 9,652 13,652 13,652 0
Aquatics Spaces
Existing Leisure & Lap Pools 15,106 15,106 15,106 0
New Multi-Use Pool / Spas 0 0 1,620 1,620
Steam / Sauna 230 230 230 0
Total 15,336 15,336 16,956 1,620
Total Primary Program Space Tabulation 32,283 42,931 44,551 1,620
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - OPTION 4
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Approx. 56,300 SF
42,800 SF of Existing Area + 11,800 SF Option 1-3 Expansions + 1,700 SF Option 4 Expansion
Option 4 Detail Notes:
- Remove the existing spa in the current
Natatorium and use the space as a gathering
area that can also be a party space
- Create new spa addition to the southwest of the
current Natatorium. The spa will be two-tier with
a main level spa and elevated spa in the same
space.
- It is assumed a small spa mechanical area will
be required below the elevated spa
JANUARY 2023
NEW WATER SLIDE & EXISTING RECREATION
POOL RENOVATIONS | OPTION 5
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED MAIN LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - OPTION 5
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FUNCTIONAL
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RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED UPPER LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - OPTION 5
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SCALE: 1" = 40'
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WATER SLIDES
OPTION 5OPTION 5
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Cost Matrix - Option 5
Construction Cost Range $3.0 -$3.3 M
Soft Costs (30% of Construction Costs)$0.9 -$1.0 M
Total Product Cost Range $3.9 -$4.3 M
Primary Program Space Type Existing Previous
Options
Option 5 Difference
General Support Spaces
Lobby / Circulation Area 1,718 4,168 4,168 0
Welcome Desk / Desk Support 171 494 494 0
Lobby Restrooms 465 655 655 0
Locker Rooms 3,167 3,167 3,167 0
Administration 1,055 2,573 2,573 0
Total 6,576 11,057 11,057 0
Community Spaces
Lobby Social Lounge / Party Area 0 0 0 0
Lobby Social Gathering Areas 400 787 787 0
Multi-Use Room / Child Watch 0 1,271 1,271 0
Climbing Area 319 828 828 0
Total 719 2,886 2,886 0
Recreation & Fitness Spaces
Weights - Main Level 1,884 2,773 2,773 0
Cardio - Upper Level 3,203 3,203 3,203 0
Circuit / Functional Fitness - Upper Level 2,804 2,967 2,967 0
North Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 0 1,786 1,786 0
South Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 1,191 2,353 2,353 0
Spin Room 570 570 570 0
Total 9,652 13,652 13,652 0
Aquatics Spaces
Existing Leisure & Lap Pools 15,106 15,106 15,106 0
New Multi-Use Pool / Spas 0 1,620 1,620 0
Steam / Sauna 230 230 230 0
Total 15,336 16,956 16,956 0
Total Primary Program Space Tabulation 32,283 44,551 44,551 0
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - OPTION 5
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Approx. 56,300 SF
42,800 SF of Existing Area + 13,500 SF Option 1-4 Expansions
Option 5 Detail Notes:
- Remove the existing water slide and slide stair
tower
- Install new water slide that extends outside of
the building from the top of the stair tower to
the exterior and returns into the Natatorium at
the pool deck
- With the removal of the existing side and slide
stair tower the existing recreation activity pool
with current channel, vortex, and features will
be renovated with new water/play features and
programming space
- Expand the pool deck area adjacent to the
recreation activity pool for more gathering
areas that can also be a party space
JANUARY 2023
FULL BUILD OUT INCLUDING POTENITAL
MULTI-USE AQUATICS EXPANSION | OPTION 6
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED MAIN LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - FULL BUILD OUT | OPTION 6
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1M / 3M DIVING BOARDS
AQUATIC CLIMBING WALL
ROPE SWING
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EXPANDED MAIN LOBBY AREA
LOBBY AREA THAT CAN SERVE
AS A PARTY ROOM
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MULTI-USE
POOL
JANUARY 2023
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS
CIRCUIT
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED UPPER LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - FULL BUILD OUT | OPTION 6
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CIRCULATION / LOUNGE
MULTI-USE
FITNESS SPACES
AQUATICS SPACES
LOCKERS / RESTROOMS
SPECIAL USE SPACES
ADMINISTRATIVE
STORAGE / SUPPORT
JANUARY 2023
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
JANUARY 2023
AQUATICS
LOCKER ROOM
MULTI PURPOSE | PARTY
OPTION 6OPTION 6
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
JANUARY 2023
AQUATICS
MULTI PURPOSE | PARTY
LOCKER ROOM
OPTION 6OPTION 6
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
JANUARY 2023
AQUATICS
MULTI PURPOSE | PARTY
LOCKER ROOM
OPTION 6OPTION 6
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Cost Matrix - Option 6
Construction Cost Range $15.7 -$16.0 M
Soft Costs (30% of Construction Costs)$4.7 -$4.8 M
Total Product Cost Range $20.4 -$20.8 M
Includes 5% added to building construction for site work.
Primary Program Space Type Existing Previous
Options
Option 6 Difference Overall
Change
General Support Spaces
Lobby / Circulation Area 1,718 4,168 4,648 480 2,930
Welcome Desk / Desk Support 171 494 494 0 323
Lobby Restrooms 465 655 655 0 190
Locker Rooms 3,167 3,167 4,124 957 957
Administration 1,055 2,573 2,573 0 1,518
Total 6,576 11,057 12,494 1,437 5,918
Community Spaces
Lobby Social Lounge / Party Area 0 0 612 612 612
Lobby Social Gathering Areas 400 787 787 0 387
Multi-Use Room / Child Watch 0 1,271 1,271 0 1,271
Climbing Area 319 828 828 0 509
Total 719 2,886 3,498 612 2,779
Recreation & Fitness Spaces
Weights - Main Level 1,884 2,773 2,773 0 889
Cardio - Upper Level 3,203 3,203 3,203 0 0
Circuit / Functional Fitness - Upper Level 2,804 2,967 2,967 0 163
North Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 0 1,786 1,786 0 1,786
South Group Fitness / Multi-Use Room 1,191 2,353 2,353 0 1,162
Spin Room 570 570 570 0 0
Total 9,652 13,652 13,652 0 4,000
Aquatics Spaces
Existing Leisure & Lap Pools 15,106 15,106 15,106 0 0
New Multi-Use Pool / Spas 0 1,620 13,521 11,901 13,521
Steam / Sauna 230 230 230 0 0
Total 15,336 16,956 28,857 11,901 13,521
Total Primary Program Space Tabulation 32,283 44,551 58,501 13,950 26,218
Option 6 Detail Notes:
- Expand the center with a new
8-lane x 25 yard multi-use pool
will be able to accommodate
features such as 1M/3M diving,
an aquatic climbing wall, rope
swing, drop slide, and log rolling
- The main lobby area will be
expanded to the west and an
additional lounge space that can
double as a party room will be
provided.
- A new lifeguard room will be built
to provide enhanced safety and
monitoring for all of the pools.
- New locker spaces and pool
support spaces will be added
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - FULL BUILD OUT | OPTION 6
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Approx. 72,300 SF
42,800 SF of Existing Area + 13,500 SF Option 1-5 Expansions + 16,000 Option 6 Expansion
JANUARY 2023
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
Overall Cost Range Summary
Option 1 $9.3 -$9.8 M
Option 2 $2.1 -$2.4 M
Option 3 $3.5 -$3.8 M
Option 4 $2.8 -$3.1 M
Option 5 $3.9 -$4.3 M
Total Cost Range for Options 1-5 $21.6 -$23.4 M
*Staff Recommends Consideration of Options 1-5
Option 6 $20.4 -$20.8 M
Total Cost Range for All Options 1-6 $42.0 -$44.2 M
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED EXPANSION PROGRAM AREA COMPARISON - COST SUMMARY
Avon Recreation Center Improvements - Cost Summary by Option
JANUARY 2023
FULL BUILD OUT INCLUDING POTENTIAL
GYMNASIUM EXPANSION | OPTION 7
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
GIMNASIO
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED MAIN LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - FULL BUILD OUT | OPTION 7
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SPECIAL USE SPACES
ADMINISTRATIVE
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NEW MULTI-USE GYMNASIUM
JANUARY 2023
STORAGE
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA
FUNCTIONAL
FITNESS
CIRCUIT
EXISTING BUILDING OUTLINE
RECREATION CENTER CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED UPPER LEVEL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - FULL BUILD OUT | OPTION 7
OPEN TO
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SCALE: 1" = 40'
0'40'80'
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CIRCULATION / LOUNGE
MULTI-USE
FITNESS SPACES
AQUATICS SPACES
LOCKERS / RESTROOMS
SPECIAL USE SPACES
ADMINISTRATIVE
STORAGE / SUPPORT
JANUARY 2023
GIMNASIO
MUTLI-USE
OPEN TO
BELOW
TRACK
"LA ZONA" STUDY
FINAL RESULTS
3.14.2023
Prepared for:
Town of Avon
Prepared by:
Intercept Insight, LLC
PO Box 2078
Avon, CO 81620
970.331.1086
www.interceptinsight.com
ATTACHMENT B
OBJECTIVES
The Town of Avon invested in a third party research company, Intercept Insight, LLC, to conduct an online survey offering patrons and residents the opportunity to
provide feedback regarding the "La Zone" project, as well as the poten"al Avon Recrea"on Center expansions. The Town of Avon iden"fied several objec"ves for this
study.
Objec"ves:
v Iden"fy Residency
v Avon Recrea"on Center:
- Frequency of visita"on
- Access
- Areas of u"liza"on
v Firehoue Sta"on Site Preference
v Priority preferences of the "La Zona" projects
v Most important areas of the Avon Recrea"on Center
v Importance of the Avon Recrea"on Center expansion op"ons
v Appeal of the Avon Recrea"on Center expansion op"ons
v 8 lane mul"-use pool vs. full-size gymnasium expansion
v Avon Library:
- Usage
- Importance of services offered
- Why don't patron u"lze the library?
v Obtain demographical and geographical data
"La Zona"
ATTACHMENT B
METHODOLOGY
The Town of Avon and Intercept Insight designed a core set of ques"ons intended to meet the objec"ves of the study. Once the survey was
approved the ques"ons were programmed into a survey design tool.
A list containing first names, last names, and email addresses of patrons of the Avon Recrea"on Center was provided to Intercept Insight, LLC to be
used a sample set for this study. The survey was distributed to the sample set via email, and reminder no"fica"ons were sent periodically.
A link to the survey was provided to the Town of Avon, which was included and promoted via a newsle5er. A QR code was also provided the to
Town of Avon, which was included on a direct mail postcard to Town of Avon residents.
Once the survey was closed, the data was downloaded using a sta"s"cal so7ware and prepared for analysis and repor"ng.
"La Zona"
ATTACHMENT B
HIGHLIGHTS
v Total completed surveys – 1,073 | 490 Newsle5er/QR Code | 583 Email Distribu"on
v Sample size provides sta"s"cal validity with an error rate of 2.8% at a 95% confidence interval
v Residence - 62% Avon Residents | 28% - Eagle County Residents (non-Avon)
v 87% have used the Avon Recrea"on Center in the past year
v Avon Recrea"on Center:
- Access - 51% - Punch Card | 19% - Monthly Pass
- Frequency - 29% - A couple "me a week
- Most u"lized area - 63% - Weight room | 46% - Pool area
v Firehouse Sta"on Site - 33% - 2 story mixed-use events/community buliding | 32% - Tempory park un"l future use is determined
v "La Zona" Top Priority Projects - Park Gateway and Firehouse Sta"on Site
v Most Important Recrea"on Areas - Fitness Area and Spa/Pool Area
v Most IMPORTANT Expansion Op"on:
- Op"on 1 - Fitness addi"on with expanded weight room, added child watch space, and renovated mul"-use spaces.
v Most APPEALING Expansion Op"on:
- Op"on 4 - Addi"on of a new spa in the pool area.
v 60% selected "Mul"-use Full Sized Gymnasium" as thier expansion preference
Avon Library
v Most Important Priority - Provide addi"onal services/programs
v Most Cri"cal Areas for Expansion - Child Programs and Teen Programs
v Top Areas for Focus:
- Provide support for educa"on and literacy for children and adults
- Provide areas for reading, study, and co-working
v Top Reasons for Not Using the Avon Library:
- Get needed informa"on from the internet
- Did not know what was being offered
"La Zona"
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
Avon Resident Eagle County Resident (Non-Avon) 2nd Home Owners (Eagle County Residents
- Non-Avon)
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Type of Resident FILTERS
Yes No
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Have you utilized the Avon Recreation Center in the past year?
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ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
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How frequently do you utilize the Avon Recreation Center?
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How do you generally utilize the Avon Recreation Center? (Please select all that apply)
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
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Building
Temporary Park Until Future Use Is
Determined
Skate Park Plus/Minus Fifty (50) Parking Spaces
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One area of La Zona the Town of Avon is looking to improve upon is the old fire station site located next to the library.
Below are four options the Town of Avon is considering. Without considering any costs, please select the option you
would most prefer.Resident
All
Park Gateway (Completion of mall
connection from Mikaela Way to Lake
Street to include outdoor play, library
connection, improved crossing)
Fire Station Site (Skate Park or Mixed
Use Events/Community Building or
Open Space or Parking)
Town Hall Plaza Expansion (Tiered
Seating, shade structures for formal
or informal gatherings)
Enhanced Crossing (Realignment of
Pedestrian Mall for clear visual and
physical access, enhanced paving and
traffic calming on Mikaela Way to
prioritize pedestrians)
Crossroads (Completed plaza space
with play features, lighting, and
placemaking enhancements)
Town Gateway (Removal of statue,
creation of gateway features,
placemaking features and activation)
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After carefully reviewing the areas for improvement within La Zona, please SELECT the TOP 3 projects you believe the Town of Avon should make a
priority.
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Fitness area Spa/Pool area Weight room Water
slide/Lazy river
Lap/
competition
pool
Multi-use areas Climbing wall Child watch
space
Other (please
specify)
Lobby area Office space for
staff
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Please select the areas of the recreation center which are MOST important to you. (Please select all that apply)
Resident
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ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Option 1 - Fitness addition with
expanded weight room, added child
watch space, and renovatedmulti-use spaces.
Option 2 - Addition of mezzanine
level office space for Recreation
Department employees.
Option 3 - Expanded lobby area with
renovated climbing wall space.
Option 4 - Addition of a new Spa in
the pool area.
Option 5 - Addition of a new water
slide and interactive water features
to the existing pool area.
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How IMPORTANT are the following OPTIONS to you regarding your use of the Avon Recreation center?
(Rated on a scale from 1 - 5, where 1=Not at all Important and 5=Extremely Important. This chart analyzes the
ratings utilizing a weighted average, whereas “5”=100, “4”=75, “3”=50, “2”=25, and “1”=0)
Resident
All
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Option 1 - Fitness addition withexpanded weight room, added child
watch space, and renovated
multi-use spaces.
Option 2 - Addition of mezzaninelevel office space for Recreation
Department employees.
Option 3 - Expanded lobby area withrenovated climbing wall space.Option 4 - Addition of a new Spa inthe pool area.Option 5 - Addition of a new waterslide and interactive water features
to the existing pool area.
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How APPEALING are the following OPTIONS to you regarding your use of the Avon Recreation center?
(Rated on a scale from 1 - 5, where 1=Not at all Appealing and 5=Extremely Appealing. This chart analyzes the
ratings utilizing a weighted average, whereas “5”=100, “4”=75, “3”=50, “2”=25, and “1”=0)
Resident
All
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Full facility build out (Includes of Option 1 - 5) to include addition of a multi-use full size
gymnasium.
Full facility build out (Includes Options 1 – 5) to include addition of an 8 lane multi-use
competition pool.
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Assuming the previous five expansion options were to be completed, from the two options below, which addition
would you most prefer?
Resident
All
ATTACHMENT B
AVON LIBRARY RESULTS
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Daily A couple of times a
week
Once a week A couple of times a
month
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months
A couple of times a
year
I never utilize the
Avon library
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How frequently do you visit/utilize the Avon Library?
Resident
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Provide additional services/programs Provide additional inventory Expand hours of operation Provide more opportunities to learn and use technology
0%
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38%
Of the following options, please select the MOST IMPORTANT option you believe the library should make a priority.
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Adult programs Children’s programs Leisure/recreational
reading
More space for
community meetings
Quiet places to work
or study (Co-working)
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resources for creating
content
Teen programs Visitor information
area
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An expanded library in Avon could help offer additional services to the community and visitors. Please rate how
IMPORTANT the following options are to you if Avon were to expand the library.
(Rated on a scale from 1 - 5, where 1=Not at all Important and 5=Extremely Important. This chart analyzes the
ratings utilizing a weighted average, whereas “5”=100, “4”=75, “3”=50, “2”=25, and “1”=0)
Resident
All
ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
FILTERS
Providing support for
education andliteracy for children
and adults
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reading, study andco-working
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for reading/listening/viewing pleasure
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technology lab withresources for
creating content
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community culturalprogramming and
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Tool Library Other
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Which of the following areas should the Avon library focus on over the next few years? (Please select UP TO THREE
OPTIONS)
Resident
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ATTACHMENT B
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Why don’t you or members of your household utilize the Avon Library more frequently? (Please select all that apply)
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ATTACHMENT B
"La Zona"
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Avon Recreation Center - Access "Other" Comments
Work for the Town
Volunteer Pass
Volunteer at Avon Police Department
Town of Avon employee pass
Town Employee
Town employee
Town employee
TOA Employee pass
ToA Employee Pass
ToA Employee Membership
The 6 month special is how I’m able to afford the rec center
Swim team sessions, year round
swim team member
Swim team
swim team
swim team
Swim coach
Silver Snickers & Punch Pass
Silver Sneakers Pass
Silver Sneakers pass
Silver Sneakers membership
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers
Silver sneakers
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Silver sneakers
Silver sneakers
silver Sneakers
silver sneakers
Silver and Fit program
Senior insurance pays
Renew Active
Punch & Monthly Pass
pass related to my health insurance
My daughter is on the swim team
Monthly pass for 2 children on the swim team
Monday senior ex class
ATTACHMENT B
Masters swim program
master swim
Just visited to see upgrades
Ice rink
I work there
I play Pickleball oragnized by the ARC
I have free access via Medicare supplemental insurance
i am a member through Silver Sneakers
Friend's unused passes transferred to my account
Fee is paid by Medicare supplemental insurance on a day-by-day use basis.
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Drop in volleyball and pickleball / tennis courts
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Both of my kids swim on the Swim Team. We also purchase 50 punch pass as a family
Black Friday Pass/6 Month Pass
Black Friday pass
Black Fri membership
Avon Swim Club
After school, Kids night out and punch card
Avon Recreation Center - Areas of Use "Other" Comments
Yoga in the park
Yoga
yoga
Water arobics and weights
Water aerobics
the sauna
Spin room and treadmills
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
ATTACHMENT B
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
Prev. question...several times per week when we're in town.
Pickleball organized off site
Pickleball nights
Pickleball at Avon elementry
Pickleball
pickleball
Personal trainer
Outdoor spaces
Offices
Multi-use room for privately arranged dance lessons.
Locker rooms
locker rooms
locker rooms
Locker Room
Ice rink
I use the dance studio area
Dry sauna
Dance
Cycling
classes-yoga, etc.
changing rooms
Cardio room
Cardio machine
cardio equiptment
cardio
Birthday parties
Avon pickleball drop in
Adult drop in sports
Avon Recereation Center - Most Important Areas "Other" Comments
Youth Sports
yoga rooms
Yoga and HIIT clases
YOga
working jacuzzi
Walking track
Walking / jogging track
Variety of classes multiple options per day
Updated Steam room, sauna and hot tub.
ATTACHMENT B
tear it completely down and build a new one. This place has lived past its hayday and now is looked down on by
locals and tourists. Its a waste of money and a money pit for all. Tear down completely, tear out pools as well
and start fresh. Including tearing out library and fire station.
Steam room/sauna
Steam room/sauna
Steam room
steam room
special class room for Pilates and Oula
Space to work remotely between meetings or when my kids are in your programs
Several FUNCTIONAL hot tubs with jets would be nice so not everyone is crowded in one…
Set actual climbing routes on the rock wall. Otherwise it isn’t useful
school programs
Sauna/steam room
Sauna!!!
sauna, steam room
Sauna Steam Room
sauna and steam
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
Sauna
sauna
sauna
Running track
running track
Room for classes: Spin, yoga, aerobics
Pool is very important for swim team
Pilates reformer classes
Pickleball courts, track, bigger group class room
pickleball courts indoor
Pickleball courts /gymnasium
Pickleball courts
Pickleball courts
Pickleball courts
pickleball courts
pickleball courts
Pickleball court
PICKLEBALL
PIckleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball
pickleball
Pickle ball, indoors
ATTACHMENT B
picklball
Pickelball
Parking Lot
Outdoor recreation spaces, can we consider building a paved pump track like ones in Boulder and Superiorp
Outdoor exercise areas
Not in favor of expansion
None, don't work out inside
Need pickleball courts!!!!!
Need full height climbing wall
multi-use outdoor space associated with rec center
Much, much larger space for yoga; rooms too small so I don’t go any more. An indoor running track we need
especially for bad weather!
More yoga classes with different teachers and modalities
More restrooms on 2Nd floor
more adult pool space
Locker SHOWER ( more pressure+ Temp)+SINK( valve+ faucet), Toilet Handicap + Doors+ SIAP disoencers
Locker rooms
Locker rooms
locker rooms
Locker Room/Shower
Locker room for the swim team
Locker Room
Indoor pickleball courts
indoor courts wanted
I don't use the rec center currently, but have in past years. I feel all of the above are valuable.
Hot tub, we need a new hot tub!
Hot tub
hot tub
Gymnasium
Gym
free EV charging stations
Fitness classrooms
exterior multi-use space for activities and gatherings
exterior area needs updating. the parking lots need landscaping and put underground parking under any Rec
Dry sauna therapy at appropriate temperature of 190degF
Don't use rec-center
CLIMBING WALL AND BASKETBALL COURTS!
cardio
Basketball/pickleball courts
basketball, raquetball area.
Basketball Courts
Basketball court is most important!!!
basketball
Addition of indoor pickle ball courts
ATTACHMENT B
A world class climbing wall is needed - climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Since the year
2000 climbing has quadrupled. It allows for world-class athletes to call this area home. It provides an indoor
sport during winter months that is affordable. Skiing can be very prohibitive, expense wise and climbing requires
very little gear and has some thing people of all ages can enjoy indoors.
A coffee shop for meeting before and after
Avon Library - Area of Focus "Other" Comments
More programs for youth - not much for local kids to do in this valley. Current programs are greatly appreciated!
Would love more, even if they came with a small monthly fee.
Include services in different languages too.
Expand children’s specific area with educational literary based toys and activities
better audio book selections
Avon Library - Reason For Not Using "Other" Comments
When we are at our home in Avon we are mostly outside, but will use it more as we begin to retire there.
We used the library quite frequently when our child was in the local school system. However, our child has
graduated from high school and therefore our use of the library has become more limited.
We only use it when we are in town
We only spend time in the summer
We mostly do outdoor things.
Visit every time I'm in Avon
Vacation timeshare
utilized online rental system
Use vail library
Use Libby
use gypsum and eagle library
Use Eagle Library which is closer to home.
use e books from online with library
use downloadable options for reading
Use down valley libraries because they are close to me
There’s no parking skiers park there
that's all the need i have.
starting to use it more now that we have a child
snow-bird
Recently moved to Avon so haven’t used yet but will use often very soon.
Read, etc., online
Reached the point that programs and services are repetitive and irrelevent. Tear it down and rebuild with a
master plan for rec center/pool and library. stop patch building and rebuild completely.
Order books online
Only visit when in town
Only live part time in Avon
Online reader via library app
Online library features
Now that my kids are older I never go there
Not top of mind. Unaware of options for kids
ATTACHMENT B
Not sure
not my home library
Not interested or needed
Not in area very often
Not aware of all of the library services
Not a Library person
No time
No tengo muchos motivos para ir ahi
no reason
No pickleball courts
No need
No need
No longer have children at home.
No interest.
My mom goes for me when I'm at swim practice
My granddaughter uses it all the time.
Most everything online
Live in Gypsum, so we use that library. No issues with the Avon one!
Live in Gypsum
Listen mostly to podcasts and use Hoopla for books
Libraries are obsolete
Lack of time
It often takes more than 4 weeks for me to read a book
Internet
internet
Information overload digitally. Use online library more.
I visit the library when I am at our second home
I used it a lot when I was raising my kids here. It is very important for kids and families.
I use the Vail Library.
I regularly use Libby
I read a lot but purchase books locally at Bookworm to support local businesses. Otherwise, by work is online on
my own. But, I DO love that we have a library and think it's a lovely building and space.
i order books on line
I never think of utilizing it, though I should.
I mainly use the online offerings of the Eagle library
i live in gypsum but i drive to avon for the pool
I live in Eagle, I love the Avon Library but we don't make it up to Avon specifically for the library much.
I live in Eagle and use our library.
I live closer to other libraries
I live 30 minutes away and my local library does a great job also
I have a closer library to my house and canopy get a card there since I live outside of Avon.
I find some of the librarians condescending and on the nasty side, particularly to those with darker skin
I don’t use libraries
I don’t need to
I don't live in Avon anymore
I do not reside in Avon
I didn't think I was eligible for a library card because I live in Vail.
ATTACHMENT B
I borrow online materials from the library
Haven't had the need to use it.
have not had a need. Love the concept but not currently part of our lifestyle
Go to the library closer to my house
From out of town, hasn’t been open or we didn’t know the hours
Enough books checked out for 2 monthe
Eagle serves my needs
dont live in avon
don't need it
Don't live there
Do not reside there enough time
Do not live in Avon
crowded quiet spaces not enough
busy with other activities
Attend Community and HOA Meetings there a couple times a year.
apathy
La Zona - General Comments
Would love to see a more diverse selection of restaurants and businesses brought to Avon. A downtown or Main
St., like that of Fort Collins, Bozeman, Durango, or a number of other mountain towns, would be a vital step in
ensuring that people actually want to live in Avon for the long-term. Open spaces are great, but what we need
are unique businesses, shopping, an arts collective, and exciting restaurants to ensure the longevity of our town.
Most people that wander around Avon have a slightly confused look on their faces. We need to change that.
Would love shops/restaurants along walkway (Main St.?) (between Seasons and Avon Center) as originally drawn
up several years ago. ALSO … PLEASE do something about the ice on Lettuce Shed Way walkway in winter. SOOO
much ice/SOOO many falls! Originally, we were told that was to be a heated walkway when it was redone years
Would like to see indoor pickleball included in the rec center expansion
Would like to see a dedicated space in the community building option for art exhibits and studio space also
Why La Zone for name? It's like the town should be named Nueavon. It seems like there is no thought to history,
overall feel of Avon, etc. It is so pieced to together, there is no continuity, it's like a knee jerk reaction to
development in Avon. And it seems the town spends a lot of money on development, but the value output is
low...? The town seems to need more overall vision for the years to come. I guess La Zona works for Avon, but
again why is it called La Zona? I think the town should embrace the Mexican influence more if they are wanting
Why is it being called "La Zona"? "The early Eagle River Valley, including the area that was to become Avon, was
first inhabited by the Utes. These great Native American horsemen spent winters in the mild climate to the west
and returned to, in their language, “the shining mountains”, each summer to hunt mule deer, elk and the great
buffalo." My suggestion is call it "Shining Mountain Park/Community Center/Skatepark" or something of that
While I applaud the town reaching out to residents to collect input, good luck with funding (based upon cost
estimates for bathrooms in the park). Also it seems as though the town council priorities should be on
affordable housing and water usage. You are having issues finding staff to support existing programs and
What is the overall plan and best use of space for the community? The old fire station and town hall occupy
valuable real estate take the time to figure out the best long term solution that will generate revenue not just be
a sink hole for costs that serve only a small segment of the community.
Weight room is super crowded, would love expansion there. I would also love to see a skatepark in Avon!
We need more retail, shopping and restaurants. Avon should consider tax incentives to get business to move
here. The town feels absolutely dead, even in ski season. The town has no soul and does not feel like other fun
ATTACHMENT B
We need a new hot tub and a nice hot tub with strong jets that hit the shoulders, mid and lower back, legs and
arms. We are a world class town at the base of a world class ski resort where the hot tub culture is huge. Get
We live in a world class resort community and we should have a world class Rec Ctr and adjacent spaces. I know
many people won’t support this because they don’t use it, but it will increase everyone’s property value and
make our community more beautiful. My vote is to go for all options at once because there will be one
argument or many arguments every year you want to proceed with another option. Get a municipal bond for
$60-70 million with a 25 year payback and get on with this. I would really like to see if you can fit in the 8 lane
Want indoor area to play Pickleball
Una sala multi usos Para volleyball estaría genial
Una guarderia para poder dejar ahi los niños mientras agamos ejercicio
These are all good additions to the town, geared toward children, young adults, families and visitors. Ongoing
costs for security and safety should be kept in mind for these facilities and outdoor areas. The plaza areas will be
very inviting for young families for early evening walks. Looking forward to it!
The winter can be very long. Indoor spaces with basketball, courts, indoor pickle ball, climbing walls, provide
many people, the opportunity to be active and engage in community. Swimming and skiing are the focal points
along with fitness currently but most adults do not really want to go swimming, unless they are training. Adults,
however, would love to play pickle ball indoors or pick up basketball, and a large gymnasium allows children’s
activities, such as gymnastics lessons, tumbling for toddlers, ballroom, dancing, and other kinds of activities that
appeal to people of all generations. Again, I have four sons in their 20s and the first thing they asked when we
moved there is is there a climbing wall? They and all of their friends climb. My son works at a climbing gym and it
is incredibly popular as a date night activity, especially for people who do not party . Climbing boosts confidence
and is incredibly beneficial for maintaining longevity with measured hang times, flexibility. Strength. endurance
Additionally, young adults and teens would enjoy a space in the lobby to hang out and charge their phone while
The Town should invest in proper public bathrooms and use the available space for a park and ride facility.
Preferably partially underground with local parking for residents and paid parking for guests, especially during ski
season. Guests are parking for free in Avon and riding transit to Vail where parking is expensive.
The town needs to kick the skiers out of the rec center parking.
The pool is so heavily used and loved and there are so few aquatics resources/facilities in the Valley, especially
for competitive swimming. A revamp of the pool area + a competition pool would be HUGE for the Valley!
The pictures of the locker room (identified with the pool areas) are atrocious color/layout/designs. Open area
The noise coming from fans at Bob's restaurant need to be addressed. They are loud and annoying. Also, in the
summer, the area around Bob's smells like smoke because of their ventilation systems.
The improvements need to focus on the needs of the community - not of our visitors this time. It is ridiculous
that our swimmers do not have an aquatics facility in our county and have to travel for these amenities. The
existing pool is in dire need of a renovation and does not meet competition requirements.
The idea of a community multipurpose building occupying the fire station is intriguing. A public market type
place would be amazing where you could have mutliple food vendors/ local artists like a public market would be
The competition pool area is very important. The Avon team is a nationally competitive group. In addition being
able to host swim meets would improve the well being for the town residents
The community is outgrowing the space available at the Rec Center and it needs expansion and new amenities.
Office space, a multi-use classroom and a new hot tub are my personal priorities.
The basketball court would be awesome.
The Area between Town of Avon Offices and Avon Center is disgusting. Why cant the town get the owners of
that lot to Maintain it and enforce parking ?
Thanks for asking. But good luck with funding.
Thank you!
ATTACHMENT B
Thank you for working on this, I love all the classes at the Rec Center and would love a bigger space for these
classes and bigger space for the weight room.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on ways Avon can become even more awesome.
Thank you for reaching out for input, but I think more thought needs to be put into how best to utilize current
space occupied by old fire station and old town hall.. Once that is determined how does a rec center expansion
fit into that plan. And if and when an expansion is approved, how much are tax payers willing to spend? And
Thank you for gathering input. The possibilities are exciting! I love Avon!
Thank you for doing this!
steam room is the best part about the current rec center
Spend Capital Improvement dollars on what makes Avon unique, not what other communities have - and that's a
competition pool which is needed in our County. This type of pool supplements the lake/park for sporting and
So happy and excited to see forward thinking ideas…Avon is a true diamond in the rough with oh so much
Skate park with a roof
Skate Park is my priority.
Since affordable housing are lack of staffing are 2 of the biggest issues for the town where will you find the staff
and how will you house them? Shouldn't the town be spending more time and energy trying to solve these
Set climbing routes on the gym rock wall. Without them it is not very useful. Expand weight rooms.
Rec Center needs improved management (workout equipment maintenance, cleaning locker rooms/showers,
enforcing parking rules/no skier parking, etc.)
Pumped for whatever happens. Would prefer prioritizing people and movement over cars/parking!
Provide better visual and pedestrian connection to the lake
Pool needs to be upgrade yo 100 mts
please work on making Avon nonsmoking town and fines for litter
PLEASE prioritize the lap pool and make it a 8 lap 25 METER pool not yards. The lap pool gets so crowded and it’s
really frustrating. Also prioritize a hot tub that is functioning. It’s annoying to not have a hot tub with jets in over
Please just tear down the Avon Rec Center in its entirity pools and all tear it out and start new. Tear out fire
department and library as well. This will give a piece of land to design and truly build a recreation center and
swimming facility that will be beneficial for generations no this consistent patch job being done. Build the library
on the old police station/town lot if necessary to open up the area for the rec center but do better than these
patch plans. Tear down and rebuild you will save money in the long run. Facelifts are just that face lifts the
Please include building additional family changing rooms! With showers and toilets. We use the facilities a lot
and there’s always a wait for the family rooms thank you
Please include additional day and designated overnight parking in this expansion. It is vital for the overall
enjoyment of Avon's attractions and events going forward, especially those that go into the evening.
please consider constructing a local community theater building in Avon. There is not a reasonable theater
space for the local community in our entire valley.
Please build the pool the Avon team is very good and needs it.
Please build the multi use gymnasium
Please add a child watch place to the rec center! It's the main reason many parents do not visit.
Pickleball should be a top priority.
Pickleball is growing as are other new activities. Multi-use areas are the way to go.
pedestrian walking safely is key!
Parking is already a big issue along Benchmark Rd. The Nottingham lot is often full with skiiers and workers
parking. Avon Rec will draw more people and parking is going to be the big issue.
Parking is a MAJOR issue during ski season and at Night after 5 pm. Please get a garage gping over by the old
town center or someplace! Not fair to not be able to park at the gym when i am paying big bucks to work out
Parking garage should be considered to maximize parking and build above it.
ATTACHMENT B
Parking availability needs to be considered in any expansion particularly in the summer when more people are
Parking (underground!)and Park Public restrooms should be a priority, Not expansion
Over the years when the punch card special was offered in December it was sold with the express statement
that the purchase would NEVER expire. In 2022 residents were informed that the previously purchased punch
card days would expire sometime in the future. Not only is this unilateral action in contravention of previous
purchase promises made by the Town, but effectively violates the contract between the town and purchasers.
While the town can clearly make newly purchased passes subject to expiration, the decision to change the rules
pertaining to prior purchases is a very sad commentary on how little town officials consider the implications of
Outside Pool.
Options provided are very interesting. The walkway between the Avon Center and Wyndham and down to the
Rec Center gets a lot of foot traffic. That should be the area that receives the most attention for improvements.
Also, better winter maintenance of Lettuce Shed away is needed. That walkway should have been heated from
the beginning. It have constant ice/snow all winter and is a nightmare to walk.
old fire station site should include housing on upper floors - fantastic views, close to transportation, no car
necessary. Rec center expansion should incorporate indoor tennis/pickleball.
Offer weekend fitness classes, reliably holding adult aquatic classes, eliminate childcare component
none
No expansion without adequate parking structure. Parking is too hard to find anytime of the year.
New lap pool would be very beneficial and utilized my many people
Need Year around Pickleball courts
Need parking for outdoor concerts...
Need indoor pickle ball for Year round use.
NEED CHILDREN INDOORS PLAY GROUND all ages when winter and weather prevent outside PLAY
My priority for the rec center is cleanliness. Currently there is water everywhere, no adult place to change, and
limited commode access. Please keep these areas clean and children in safe areas not the weight rooms.
More shops and restaurants along the promenade; make it an area that it is more enticing to stroll along.
More room for weightlifting (more platforms) and bigger sauna, thanks! :)
More indoor spaces for young children, We have a 2 year old and I never realized how little there is for young
children to do in the valley. More indoor spaces to play and move around, although my child will be older by the
time this is done the valley really needs more young kiddo friendly spaces
Mike Labaugh has been extremely positive and informative about this project every time I come in to use the rec
center. Keep up the good work Mike!
Me gustaría que estuviera abierto el centro hasta más tarde, tipo 9 pm
Make the hot tub a priority and keep it at 104*F. Stop allowing small children in it.
Make slowing down traffic a priority. The roundabouts are dangerous for pedestrians. I've lived in and out of
Make more parking spots and kick out the skiers. Bigger weight room and add outdoor weights like Muscle
Love to see indoor Pickleball facility that could be used all winter long!
Library could be small and a community building could source the library inside while having other things to do
inside beside a library. Crosswalk, skatepark, and more water slides to the rec don’t seem necessary. Could make
crosswalks easier to walk to each place but everyone usually drives. Skate park would be cool but you don’t need
a massive skate park in Avon. Just do half the space and the other space something else. The rec center it’s all
slides and useless water. Could just have hot tub, ice bath, and track pool. Maybe change the project name.
Libraries are obsolete. Use the land for something the community will utilize.
Kids and adolescents are really getting into fitness right now, since it’s a very quiet valley, we should take
advantage of this and encourage adolescents to play sports or use the rec center facility! It will keep them out of
trouble! … also. Vail is very beautiful! And so id beaver creek. But avon is staying behind!
Just do it!
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Just because I ting utilize the library doesn’t mean it isn’t important . When my children were littlr I would go all
the time for books to see the art being displayed .Books are very important for phonic, children dnd adult
It’d be great to have more local restaurants with outdoor dining or a food truck park, enhance current dog park.
It would be compelling if the library offered meeting space and associated facilities for small businesses and
It seems the focus needs to be on family use, every concept is good however providing a facility that can offer an
activity that is not easy to come by in the mountains (water activities- pools- lazy river- slides- seems to make
sense to get people moving and out of the house. Water is such a great lifetime activity.
Indoor pickleball courts would be greatly utilized. Those in Edwards are not good. Vail will not build any.
Increased frequency of small-scale entertainment and food along pedestrian mall would be appreciated (such as
street performers, food trucks etc)
In addition to expanding and upgrading the Rec Center weight room and fitness facilities, improved/additional
parking is a priority for me. On multiple occasions, I have not been able to find parking in the rec center lots and
have either had to find parking elsewhere or just turn around and go home. The proposed Rec Center expansion
would take away from the already limited parking availability, so I think the parking situation needs to be
If you are going to change the slide, please make it better. Right now it's awesome so I don't want a new slide to
be slower and more boring. The existing slide is awesome.
If multi space is approved, Pickleball and other sports utilize the space
If I had children, I would use the library more. I think it is important to the community.
If expansion takes up more parking new spaces will need to be added - especially in the winter the current rec
center lot is busting at the seams at peak hours
I'm a big advocate for the addition of a skatepark.
I would love to see the town of Avon consider building a bike park with dirt features
I would love to see an inside skating rink with a focus on curling. I think that Avon could set itself apart from
other mountains towns if it had a real ice curling center.
I would love an outdoor pool!
I would like to see the jets working on the hot tub spa. It would be nice if they were even divided into individual
areas to serve individuals.
I think its important to think about current and future use. As important as aesthetics are to visual image, things
need to function and be flexible for future needs.
I love the ideas of expanding the slides and pool and climbing wall. We need climbing opportunities on this side
of the county. Keep prices affordable as all should have access to a pool. eagle Vail Pool has outpriced most
residents and everyone should know how to swim and have access to swimming.
I love the idea of expanding the fitness/weight facility. Avon is a very active town and the fitness area can get
crowded, so I believe expanding is a great plan.
I love the enhanced climbing wall idea!
I like the urban infrastructure improvements, traffic calming, pedestrian linkages and spaces devoted to
pedestrians. Would like to see parking improvements aesthetically integrated, underground with sky lighting to
sub grade, elevators and convenience comfortable stairs possibly placed under main drive.
I hope that a bit of everything I saw could be found at the new venue.
I have a 6 and 10yo. The Rec Center is huge for us, but it's all about the pool and climbing wall
I feel that the rec center is in need of a remodel more than an expansion. The other town spaces should be
developed in partnership with a private investment entity to defray the costs while getting a nicer finished
product. What is the plan for the old town offices space?
I buy the books I want to read
I believe a "wave in a box" surf training and amusement would be very popular and pay off fast. Its a good match
between skiers and surfers. I also think that a golf training facility indoors is a cheep investment that would pay
off fast with all golfers. This could also get the golfers to come back for summer season earlier.
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I appreciate your effort to have this survey. What's important to me is having a walkable/pedestrian-friendly
town. I don't think we need more parking spaces when we are able to walk or bike to get around. Accessible and
improved regional public transportation is key. Indoor climbing wall and updated indoor pool would be great
I am very perplexed at why employee housing was not mentioned at old Fire building.
I am personally interested in the developments around La Zona and I frequent the lake/park and surrounding
area very often. I am also looking at the projects from a concierge perspective and what benefits the projects
will bring to the town residents and hotel guests.
how does all this affect the taxes for merchandise in Avon--the sauna and steam is pretty small and rundown in
avon center rt. now .Also you need better designers. ]The recent remodels are pretty ugly at the rec center
How about an indoor track ?
Having a competitive lap pool would be an incredible addition to our valley
Have you considered doing indoor pickleball courts with the rec center expansion?
Great ideas, I would suggest to pick off the low hanging fruit with regards to finances for the best bang for the
buck to start and raise funds for the rest as you can. Great ideas and you already probably know all of this, then
look for expanded comments as you get to individual elements to try to integrate and fund everything easily and
Great community facilities strengthens an already great community,
Good proposals, thanks!
Full size ice rink!!
Focus on local kids and adults not tourists
Find a similar town that has successfully developed a town center Community and model after them. This helps
choose winning ideas instead of just guessing at what will work.
Excited to see new improvements to La Zona! thank you for making this survey for residents to provide input.
Excited about the new happenings in Avon
except for parking at fire station location, i didn't see more parking options. They will be needed.
Employee and resident housing should be in included in any plan the TOA has. We don't need a crazy number of
bathrooms, we need affordable housing. A walking track would be great. In addition, having a facility that is
clean and function is critical. The current facility is dirty and has something that is broken daily.
Dog park would be awesome!
Diagrams and illustrations in this survey are such poor quality that judging between options was very difficult.
Please provide better quality images.
Desperately need indoor pickleball. None in this gateway to world class resort. Minimum 8 courts. Will bring
business to restaurants, hotels, shops in Avon that nothing else will. Pickleball players are fanatics about the
game and search for that game in connection with their holiday plans.
Definitely would like full expansion of the recreation center and would like more parking and open spaces in the
Create more parking, display gardens and vendor space for seasonal events.
Consider pickleball courts
Competitive pool complex would be a game changer. Not only for age group programs, but Masters programs
and visibility from all of Colorado
Competition Pool 25/50 meters (not yards) is top priority. Don't overbuild the town brining in traffic, we need
Bigger Weight Room
Bigger gym with more and better equipment
Basketball courts would be greatly appreciated by the kids. Having more open space for my kids and their friends
to play would be great.
Basketball court at rec center would be nice
Avon owns property abutting private buildings along main st. Avon should work with those Buildings owners /
HOA's to proactively integrate them into the plan
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Avon lacks an identity. We have a great park and recreation spaces but there are no restaurants, shops or small
businesses nearby to support the crowds in the summer. Avon needs to figure out who it wants to be
Avon is doing great. Embrace the communities needs to stay active and have spaces for kids to enjoy as many
sports as possible. Basketball, skate park, hockey, soccer/ football fields etc.. A good hot tub and pool is SO NICE
Avon is a very appealing place. We love the rec center and the classes.
As much as I hate to say it, more parking is needed in Avon. I've selected parking for the old fire department
building but I would really prefer the multi-use space, if parking can be carved out elsewhere.
As a retired urban planner, I found the proposed plans interesting and well thought out.
As a regular rec center user, I believe the rec center is underserving the community due to the capacity limits
and the lack of quality and quantity of fitness classes offered. The expansion plans are very exciting. I
recommend expanding the locker rooms should the capacity of the rec center increase. Thank you for asking for
area around here needs green and enhancements nothing appealing about area
Anything that can be done to make Avon more appealing, I'm all for!
Any outdoor pool options?
An indoor track is key for all the inclement weather days and amount of snow on trails and sidewalks so many
months out of the year. Pickleball courts would be fun and social and get people together, especially if there
were snacks/a lounge/pub! Climbing is super social too and I would definitely take advantage of the new wall.
Allow food vendors or coffee shop near or in Nottingham Park on a regular basis
Add more family changing rooms with showers/toilets near pool area
Add indoor pickle ball facility. No indoor play in winter months.Would be an amazing addition
Absolutely no to skate parks, attracts not the crowd that I want my family hanging around
A running track in the winter
A much larger weight room in the rec center
A lap pool would be a great addition, there was a line of people waiting this morning for lap space.
A dog park would be great.
A bike park would be nice, like what minturn or Frisco has. Even just some dirt jumps would be cool
A "Main Street" through this area with the downtown retail/shopping/restaurant buzz would bring attention and
excitement to an otherwise sleepy town.
We need to see the overall strategy from the town first. That is always the problem with the town of Avon. The
town council comes up with ideas of how to spend money on piece meal projects that they can't manage.
Remember the stage. If we build it they will come? Over budget and where are all the exciting big tickets acts?
And now they want more toilets for 250K per toilet. At least they made the right decision not to go ahead with
that project. Again, what is the overall strategy and how best to deliver a cost effective and revenue generating
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 1 of 9
Tract G
History and Background
INTRODUCTION: The La Zona project encompasses a portion of Tract G. At its inception, Tract G was to be the focal point of the Town of Avon and was platted to be a mixture of functional greenspace surrounding a lake with various recreational and civic facilities. Over the last 49 years, Tract G has evolved using multiple recreational plans neighboring predominantly residential development.
Throughout the planning processes, there has been recognition of the future need to expand the Avon Recreation Center to accommodate Avon's growing community. In contrast, the only plans for the Old Avon Fire Station site were for a mixed-use, public-private Town Hall/Office/Residential building stretching from the west side of the Avon Recreation Center over a "main street" and to the (Old Fire Station) site. The Town has since relocated the Town Hall offices to 100 Mikaela Way and has abandoned the Main Street vehicle drive concept. Past plan documents represent ideas that have been implemented, ideas that may no longer be relevant or appropriate and ideas which may still provide a useful guide for future uses.
1974 – Benchmark Subdivision and Covenants Approved by Eagle County
Tract G earmarked for public use and dedicated to “Eagle County subject to Public Land Trust”1978 – Town Incorporation and Replat of Benchmark Subdivision
Tract G land use listed as “Park and Municipal” with covenants defining as “Community Facilities”
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 2 of 9
Current Tract G Zoning
1980 – Avon Fire Station and Avon Town Hall constructed
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 3 of 9
1994/1995 – Avon Library constructed, bond issued and Avon Recreation Center constructed
From incorporation through the mid-2000’s, the properties around Tract G, include The Seasons, the
Sheraton Mountain Vista, and the Avon Center. To connect this area, the Avon Pedestrian Mall was
installed as an asphalt recreation path stretching from Lake Street to Benchmark Rd. In the mid-2000’s,
the Avon Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission worked trhough a round of planning
documents to guide development in Avon for the next 20 years, including updates to the Avon
Comprehensive Plan, the West Town Center District Investment Plan and formation of the Avon Urban
Renewal Authority.
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 4 of 9
2006 – Avon Comprehensive Plan ideas
Major pedestrian/bike spine north of the Seasons running from the park on the west and
eastward to Avon Road
Parking structure east of the Avon Recreation Center
New ‘civic center’ redevelopment concept at 351 Benchmark
Series of Public Plaza spaces flanking the mall
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 5 of 9
2007 – West Town Center District Investment Plan and Guidelines
Major infill plan for all properties fronting a new, one-lane vehicular ‘Main Street’
Municipal Building on east side of Lake Street, bridging both sides of ‘Main Street’
Parking structure on Recreation Center parking lot
Private lodging concept for old Town Hall site
Plaza at west end of new Main Street
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 6 of 9
2008 – Master Plan for Harry A. Nottingham Park
Reinforces West Town Center Investment Plan strategy to relocate Town Hall to west end of
proposed Main Street, terminating with plaza and steps down to field
Bus stop and circular drop off in front of Recreation Center
Vision to uplevel quality of park’s facilities
2008 Master Plan for Harry A. Nottingham Park did not include specific recommendations for old
Avon Fire Station site or Avon Recreation Center
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 7 of 9
2014 – Recreation Center Expansion Plans
In 2014 the Town of Avon performed outreach efforts and brought a 25-year bond question to the voters for
a potential Recreation Center Expansion. That expansion included several programming elements and
was focused on the following improvements:
• Indoor sports/multi-use area
• Expanded cardio/fitness area
• Yoga Room
• Restroom Remodels
• Destination Jump, Splash, Play Playground Improvements
• Outdoor flex space for ice in the winter and summer camp uses in the summer in front of the
Recreation Center
• Surface parking additions around the area on Lake Street and Benchmark Road. At the time
project cost estimates were just over $10M.
RESULTS: The bond question was defeated narrowly by Avon voters. In place of a bond approval the
Town moved forward with interior renovation and maximization of Recreation Center space. The locker
rooms were eventually remodeled, and the Harry A. Nottingham Park playground improvements were
completed successfully with the assistance of Norris Design and a GOCO grant.
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 8 of 9
2015 – Plan for Swift Gulch, Nottingham Park, and Lot 5
Recreation Center Expansion with Subgrade Parking structure
351 Benchmark Concepts identified:
o Outdoor plaza
o Intimate amphitheater for book readings, library gatherings, etc.
o Parking and storage for Parks Department
o Live/Work Art School – Artist in residency
Splash pad/ice rink at terminus of Main Street Mall on Lake Street
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Tract G History and Background January 12, 2023 Page 9 of 9
2018 – Town-Owned Properties Plan
Town Owned Properties Plan contemplated saving, moving, restoring and utilizing the Hannewald Barn on the old Town Hall site. That project did receive public support. The references to the Hannewald Barn are now outdated.
Recreation Center expansion to accommodate:
o Gym and a multi-use community space for basketball, yoga and fitness classes
o Increased room for cardio/weights
o Multi-use space for special events
o Regulation size swimming pool
351 Benchmark can be renovated, expanded or replaced with larger cultural, educational and entrepreneurial facility.
Primary pedestrian trail connecting mall to park
“Active” use area called out for front of Recreation Center
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From: Amy Lewis <amyl@efec.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2023 6:00 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker <mpielsticker@avon.org>; Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org>
Cc: Eric Heil <eheil@avon.org>
Subject: LaZona Community Meeting Follow Up
Dear Matt and Michael,
I attended the PZC meeting for LaZona this week, and I cannot emphasize enough that we have SOLID funding for the
skate park. As I mentioned during public comment, we have been meeting with our Equity Centered Community Design
committee since January. It is 25+ people strong.
Next Tues. will be our 6th meeting. We are in the process of creating presentation boards to share our thoughtful design
elements that include skate park features and community features. We are thinking beyond the activity of skating to
ensure the space is welcoming to a broader community.
We were given the $25,000 Equity Centered Community Design planning grant because The Colorado Health Foundation
is under the impression that a site has been identified for this project. Once we present our concepts and the Town
Council approves a site, we are cleared to apply for $700,000 in funding for the project. We will also be applying for a
minimum of 2 additional grants that should get us closer to $1M. But for now, the $700K is a sure thing.
Please include this funding fact in reports to Norris, the Town Council, and PZC moving forward for their awareness and
discussion. It is an important detail that our project started with funding before we started dreaming.
I welcome any questions you may have and look forward to sharing the results of our community meetings. It’s really
great work!
Respectfully,
Amy Lewis on behalf of the Avon Skate Coalition
Education Foundation of Eagle County Amy Lewis, Grant Administrator 970.376.2336 office/cell amyl@efec.org www.efec.org
Be part of the solution ...
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From: Josh Hall
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 11:22 AM
To: Matt Pielsticker <mpielsticker@avon.org>; Josh Hall
Subject: Flood victim with comment on survey
Please, please, please be aware that those of us living on the lake who were hit by the flood that was caused by water
rampaging accross concrete between the lake and the north side if I‐70..(no proper drainage) that planning MUST
include the next flood.
Beaver Bench suffered significant damage (my place destroyed with no flood insurance, $50,000 in damage) and is still
struggling to deal with the aftermath of that flood. Please build into your plans drainage away from residences.
My fear is that town money and plans are forging ahead without consideration as to the fact that NOTHING has been
done to deal with this event happening again. You will see me at town council meetings once again expressing this and
pleading that the town do something. Just take a walk through BB parking lot. It is an ice rink as all water from the north
is directed at the lake right through our homes.
Josh Hall
A6
Beaver Bench resident since 1995.
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From: melanie molloy
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:29 PM
To: Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org>
Subject: Town Meeting
Michael,
I was trying to confirm the date of the next meeting of La Zona, but the Town website doesn't seem to have that
information readily available. Can you confirm that it will be March 21 at 5:30?
Also, I was speaking to a friend in Denver who mentioned that her husband, who does construction, just completed an
8‐lane competition pool project. That project saved a bunch of money by building in an old structure (an old Kroger, I
think). I wonder if that old Office Depot wouldn't be a smart thing to investigate? It would bring patrons across to the
business side of Avon, it has plenty of parking and the building is as yet, unused, and kind of needs to be redone, in
order to improve the "look" of the town. Just an idea......
Melanie Molloy
Stuff Moms Need to Know: www.vailmom.com
Sunday Gathering ‐ a regular, non‐religious space where we can learn together, help each other and celebrate this life
we have. Email us at SundayGatheringinEC@gmail.com
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Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 12:53 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker <mpielsticker@avon.org>
Subject: Re: La Zona comments
Hi Matt,
I did look at all the documents and must have missed the comments area in the survey.
These are really big projects that are being looked at and some really great ideas are being put forward. If making the
pedestrian mall work is a priority I think this connection should be resolved as the priority before designs are finalized
for everything around it.
Does Mikaela way have to continue as a through road?, can it become a cul de sac at the skier building parking area and
maybe even the library to let the pedestrian mall continue through without interruption to the west side of the rec
center and make the mall the priority, if this is missed we never get the continuity there that Avon is looking for. If some
access is needed for service vehicles this can be figured out but the mall needs to be an obvious path where adults and
children can feel they are in a relaxed, safe, continuous vehicle free environment.
As a secondary to the pedestrian mall, rec center expansions, skate parks or anything can be designed, if a rec center
expansion to the west is being considered then maybe relocating the rec center hot tub should be considered so the
pedestrian mall can be widened and help make the mall feel like it leads to Nottingham park rather than the choke point
it currently is.
The enhanced crossing is pretty much already there, if this is not resolved first it’s never going to be right. If this is
prioritized, more room for well thought out design can be made available. Vehicle access to more parking, the library,
the rec center and park could all be via the old firehouse location really making that entire area work well and also
minimizing traffic on Lake street. Along with this Prater lane might be able to open more westward in a safe way.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.
Patrick Pinnell
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Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:54 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker <mpielsticker@avon.org>
Subject: Avon development sports court rink.
Hi Matt,
I saw you’re requesting feedback for more park space here in Avon.
I love the idea and I know the perfect solution.
Please build an indoor sports court rink for inline hockey mainly. This can also be used for other spaces
but an inline court would be perfect for us roller hockey players. There are no courts anywhere near by.
Please don’t build a skatepark. We love the one in edwards.
I live here in Avon and could help as needed. I referee ice hockey in the area and I know this indoor or
even outdoor roller hockey rink would make the town even better.
Individuals will also use this court for soccer.
This is a tried a true format that can bring a lot of revenue to the area as well.
Thanks
Daniel Altman
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Mike Bell
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2023 10:10 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker <mpielsticker@avon.org>; Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org>
Subject: Rec Center expansion feedback
Hi,
I just wanted to give some specific feedback on the rec center expansion project. I filled out the on-line survey but found it not well suited for good understanding or feedback. The pictures/slides were
small and blurry so it was difficult to understand what was being proposed in each option and there was very little description to give a better understanding, so I had to make my best guess. Also the options were lumped together in ways that made selecting choices and conveying my opinions very difficult - there was no freeform feedback to better explain my various positions. For example it asked how I used the rec center, but how I use the rec center and what I think are most important to the
community are different things. That was not differentiated on the survey. Hence I'm writing this direct email to you to provide my specific feelings on the various options about the rec center expansion.
While I primarily use the lap pool, cardio equipment, sauna and locker rooms. However, as there wasn't an option in the survey to provide prioritized feedback, I feel strongly that the best expansion of
the rec center for the community would be to focus on the following priorities:
1. childcare2. full gymnasium3. Locker room upgrade/expansion4. climbing wall
I don't think these priorities would be apparent from my survey answers.
While I'm disappointed in the survey and question whether the answers will really reflect the true feelings of the community, I thank you for considering my direct feedback. Given the costs of this expansion it's critical to understand the real community priorities.
Regards, Michael Bell Full-time Avon Resident
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From: Michael Labagh
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 3:24 PM
To: RSM
Subject: RE: Avon ‐ La Zona Design Concepts
Thanks for your comments Russ! After the public meeting next week (March 21) we are hoping to have
direction/consensus for us to move forward with more detailed designs and fundraising efforts. Additional pool deck
space for coaches, swimmers and spectators was factored into the building footprint.
Thank you!
Michael Labagh, CPRP Recreation Director970.748.4446mlabagh@avon.org
From: RSM <
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2023 1:01 PM
To: Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org>
Subject: Re: Avon ‐ La Zona Design Concepts
My concern is cost...I remember there was interest in moving a house not too long ago at a cost of ~$7m...no money
could be found/allocated.
The cost of a pool may be double the $7m...need a fund raising effort with associated naming rights.
Don't forget to have deck space for teams, parent seating. Adding a bulkhead is necessary for competitive pool for
officiating, coaches.
Food for thought.
Russ
On Wed, Mar 8, 2023, 9:21 AM Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org> wrote:
Good morning Russ,
Thanks for your comments! The current plan includes an 8‐lane regulation, competition pool, 4' ‐ 12'6". We wanted
make sure the public new this pool would be used for more than just laps, swim team and swim meets so we coined it
a "multi‐use" lap pool. We are hoping it will include 1 meter and 3 meter diving boards, rope swing, and a drop slide.
Montrose recreation center is a great example of the model we used:
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We will be discussing the La Zona project at a joint Town Council and Planning and Zoning meeting on Tuesday, March
21 from 5‐8pm if you’d like to join in‐person or virtually. Let me know if you have any more questions or comments.
Thank you!
Michael Labagh, CPRP
Recreation Director
Town of Avon
970‐748‐4446
From: RSM
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 8:09:30 AM
To: Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org>
Subject: Re: Avon ‐ La Zona Design Concepts
From my perspective, the rec center needs a competition pool vs a rec lap pool; gutters, 8' ft lanes, 6 to 8 lanes, 4 to 10'
deep, etc.. these can be built pretty reasonably.
Russ
On Tue, Feb 14, 2023, 6:08 PM Michael Labagh <mlabagh@avon.org> wrote:
Good evening, Avon & Vail Valley Masters Swimmers!
The Town is kicking off our community engagement efforts for the La Zona Planning Project! I’d like to invite all of you to participate in the process and provide your feedback regarding the potential for a Recreation Center expansion!
The Town of Avon is seeking community feedback on new conceptual design plans for a Recreation Center expansion(s),redevelopment of the old fire station property, and connecting the Main Street Pedestrian Mall to Harry A. Nottingham Park.The project was coined ‘La Zona’ to represent the focal civic area of Town that acts as a transition from park space tomixed-use Town core. Plans have been developed over the last several months and last night was the first public meetingto gauge feedback.
The first Community Open House took place on Monday, February 13 at Avon Town Hall which included a short presentationby Town staff members and consultant team. The Town enlisted professional assistance from Norris Design, Barker RinkerSeacat, and Toole Design. An online survey will launch by Friday, February 17. The survey and all project details can befound at www.avon.org/lazona.
Concepts for the old fire station site include expanded park space, a skate park, or a multi-use event and communitybuilding. Recreation Center expansion options have been carefully designed to work with and enhance the existingfacility. Options include, but are not limited to, the addition of a child watch area, expanded fitness and weight rooms, staffoffice space, revamped aquatics facility, and new water slides. Options for a multi-use, competition size aquatics expansionor indoor gymnasium are also being presented. Those specifically interested in the Recreation Center portion of the projectcan also attend an upcoming open house at the Recreation Center, scheduled for February 16, 17, 19, 20 and23. Check www.avon.org/lazona for information and times.
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Once the round of open houses is complete and survey results are rendered, the Avon Town Council will discuss next stepsfor the project. For more information, contact Recreation Director Michael Labagh at (970) 748-4446, mlabagh@avon.orgor Planning Director Matt Pielsticker, mpielsticker@avon.org at (970) 748-4413. Please do not hesitate to reach out to mewith any comments, questions, concerns or ideas.
Thank you!
Michael Labagh, CPRP
Recreation Director
970.748.4446
mlabagh@avon.org
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TOTAL RESPONSES: 1,073
TOWN OF AVON - LA ZONA | SURVEY RESULTS
March 2023
“Avon is doing great. Embrace the communities
needs to stay active and have spaces for kids to enjoy
as many sports as possible. Basketball, skate park,
hockey, soccer/ football fields etc. A good hot tub and
pool is SO NICE always.”
“A ‘Main Street’ through this area with the downtown
retail/shopping/restaurant buzz would bring attention
and excitement to an otherwise sleepy town.”
“As a retired urban planner, I found the proposed plans
interesting and well thought out.”
“Anything that can be done to make Avon more
appealing, I’m all for!”
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“Basketball courts would be greatly appreciated by
the kids. Having more open space for my kids and their
friends to play would be great.”
“Excited about the new happenings in Avon.”
“Great community facilities strengthens an already
great community.”
“Pumped for whatever happens. Would prefer
prioritizing people and movement over cars/parking!”
“So happy and excited to see forward thinking
ideas... Avon is a true diamond in the rough with oh
so much potential!”
“The idea of a community multipurpose building
occupying the fire station is intriguing. A public market
type place would be amazing where you could have
mutliple food vendors/local artists like a public market
would be very appealing.”
“These are all good additions to the town, geared
toward children, young adults, families and visitors.
Ongoing costs for security and safety should be kept in
mind for these facilities and outdoor areas. The plaza
areas will be very inviting for young families for early
evening walks. Looking forward to it!”
Attachment B
970.748.4011 dplace@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council members FROM: Derek Place, Chief Building Official RE: Eagle County Code Cohort Building Code Recommendations DATE: March 30, 2023
SUMMARY: This memo provides an overview of Ordinance 23-03 (“Attachment A”), drafted to approve “above code” amendments proposed by the Eagle County Codes Cohort (the “Cohort”). These amendments would be in addition to those that were adopted by Town Council earlier this year with the 2021 International Building Code (“IBC”) adoption. The recommended amendments are in alignment with the Climate Action Collaborative (“CAC”) Goals and the State of Colorado Laws. Avon has been a leader in Eagle County with adopting above code building standards that support decarbonization.
BACKGROUND: In January of 2023, Avon adopted all the 2021 International Codes, including the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”). The Town of Avon was the second town behind Vail to adopt this most up to date effective code. Avon was the first to adopt the 2015 IECC Solar-Ready Appendix for residential buildings in 2019; Avon also adopted Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Ready requirements into the Municipal Code at the same time.
In 2022, the Colorado Legislature passed a new bipartisan law that updates the minimum Energy Code requirements. The state law requires that all jurisdictions must adopt the 2021 IECC, along with E-V Ready, Solar-Ready, and Electric-Ready supporting amendments, when updating any building code after July 1, 2023. A new Energy Board was put in place by the Colorado Energy Office (“CEO”) to decide what changes will take place for those who do not have the code adopted by this date. I have been working with the Cohort to make sure our changes align with the CEO and that our unique requirements are addressed before they become requirements of the State of Colorado.
AMENDMENTS SUMMARY: Here is a summary of the actual proposed amendments for solar-ready, EV-ready, electric-ready/electric-preferred, energy efficiency, and administrative clarifications. The numbers in parentheses refer to the amendment number in the Eagle County Code Cohort Amendment Matrix (“Attachment B”). For a full explanation of each code amendment which notates what is being removed or adjusted from the current code, please reference the section-by-section notated (“Attachment C”) summary of amendments.
Solar-Ready
• Include info on the certificate for new homes (typically posted in the utility room) (31)
• Apply the solar-ready requirements to all sizes of multifamily buildings (25, 46)
EV-Ready
• Submeter energy use from EV charging separately from other commercial building loads (12)
• Repeal existing EV-ready requirements in the municipal code (Chapter 15.28)
• Change number of EV-capable required parking space from 15% to 40% of total parking spaces
• Enact new EV-ready requirements for both commercial and residential, as an appendix to the IECC: Appendix CD (26), and Appendix RD (47)
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Electric Ready / Electric-Preferred
• Include information on the certificate for new homes (typically posted in the utility room) (31)
• Include in the inspection (4)
• Add definitions of all-electric building, combustion equipment, and mixed fuel building (5, 29)
• Add electric-preferred into all the various compliance pathways (6, 7, 38, 39, 40)
• Ensure sufficient physical space for future electric water heating systems (10, 32, 34)
• Require electric-ready wiring for combustion equipment (13, 37)
• Require extra efficiency for mixed fuel buildings (14, 30)
• Give more “additional efficiency credits” for efficient heat pump water heaters compared to efficient fossil fuel water heaters (15, 16, 17)
• Ensure newer high-efficiency electric equipment replaces older, inefficient electric equipment instead of adding new fossil fuel infrastructure (21, 43)
• Require replacements of a gas furnace or air conditioner to show they at least priced out a heat pump alternative (22, 44) Energy Efficiency Improvements
• Add definition of Electrification Retrofit Feasibility Report and Electrification Retrofit Bid (5 and 29, respectively)
• Add a timer and/or moisture sensor for heat tape used for roof and gutter de-icing, so they are not left running when they are not necessary (35)
• Disallow gas-powered lighting (11, 36)
• Require thermal energy certification, slab insulation, and radiant heating insulation in the commercial Total Building Performance pathway, to match the other pathways (18)
• Require an energy audit at the time of a major alteration or addition (19, 41)
• Add programmable thermostat controls anytime a commercial HVAC system is replaced or expanded, and add a programmable thermostat anytime a residential HVAC system is replaced or expanded (20, 42)
• Require commercial HVAC systems and water heating systems that are part of an alteration to undergo retro-commissioning (i.e. tuning and verification that the system is operating as intended) (23, 24)
• Require insulation around all residential hot water pipes, not just those with a diameter of 3/4 inch and greater (33) Administrative / Clarifications
• Delete Chapter 11 of the IRC and instead require the IECC (this is standard) (1)
• Ensure renewable energy isn’t double counted (8)
TOWN MANAGER COMMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION: My recommendation is to review what the Cohort has prepared, and move forward with the Ordinance to formally adopt the proposed changes. The code attachments cover: 1) Revised Solar-Ready Requirements, 2) Revised EV Requirements, 3) NEW Electric-Preferred Requirements, and 4)
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Energy Efficiency Improvements. My goal is for the Town of Avon to stay in the lead with above-code amendments, and be ahead of the State of Colorado requirements which go into effect on July 1, 2023. If the Town delays past July 1, 2023, we will be subject to the CEO’s mandated requirements, which may not reflect our local desires. A summary of other Eagle County jurisdictions’ status with respect to adopting these above-code ICC amendments is attached hereto (“Attachment D”).
OPTIONS:
• Approve First Reading as drafted, and set Public Hearing for April 25, 2023
• Approve First Reading, with amendments, and set Public Hearing for April 25, 2023
• Continue to a future meeting.
• No action
Thank you, Derek
ATTACHMENT A: Ordinance 23-03
ATTACHMENT B: Eagle County Code Cohort Amendment Matrix
ATTACHMENT C: Code Updates with Explanations
ATTACHMENT D: Eagle County Code Adoption Timeline
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-03
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE FOR ELECTRIC READINESS, ELECTRIC VEHCILES, AND INCREASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §31-15-103 and §31-15-104, and pursuant to the home rule powers of the Town of Avon (“Town”), the Town Council has the power to make and publish ordinances necessary and proper to provide for the safety, preserve the health, promote the prosperity, and improve the morals, order, comfort, and convenience of its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted the 2021 International Building Codes, including the
International Energy Conservation Code (“IECC”), on December 13, 2022 by approving Ordinance 22-16; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council adopted the Climate Action Plan 2020 Update, with the stated
priority goal of adopting above building code standards that are consistent throughout the region;
and
WHEREAS, buildings are responsible for 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United
States, and reducing building greenhouse emissions is essential for reducing the impacts of climate
change; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council recognizes that further amendments to the IECC, collectively referred here as the I-Codes, will improve the energy performance of building, and will thereby promote the health, safety, resiliency, affordability, sustainability, and general welfare of our community; and
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on first reading is intended only to confirm that the Town Council desires to comply with the requirement of Section 6.5(d) of the Avon Home Rule Charter by setting a public hearing in order to provide the public an opportunity to present testimony and evidence and that approval of this Ordinance on first reading does not constitute a
representation that the Town Council, or any member of the Town Council, has determined to take
final action on this Ordinance prior to concluding the public hearing on second reading.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO the following:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of the Town Council.
Section 2. Building Code Amendments. The Town Council hereby approved amendments to the IECC as depicted in “Exhibit A to Ordinance 23-03”, attached and incorporated by this reference.
ATTACHMENT A
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Section 3. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared unconstitutional or invalid. As used in this Section, the term “provision” means and includes any part, division,
subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term “application” means and
includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether considered or construed alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof, of the Town.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of final passage in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 5. Safety Clause. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this
Ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Avon, that it is promulgated for the health, safety and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The Town Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper
legislative object sought to be obtained.
Section 6. No Existing Violation Affected. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, liability or right or affect any audit, suit, or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing which may have been incurred or
obtained under any ordinance or provision hereby repealed or amended by this Ordinance. Any
such ordinance or provision thereof so amended, repealed, or superseded by this Ordinance shall be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions, suits, proceedings and prosecutions, for the enforcement of such penalty, liability, or right, and for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered, entered,
or made in such actions, suits or proceedings, or prosecutions imposing, inflicting, or declaring
such penalty or liability or enforcing such right, and shall be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings, actions, hearings, and appeals pending before any court or administrative tribunal.
Section 7. Codification of Amendments. The codifier of the Town’s Municipal Code,
Colorado Code Publishing, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes
as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Avon Municipal Code. The Town Clerk is authorized to correct, or approve the correction by the codifier, of any typographical error in the enacted regulations, provided that such correction shall not substantively change any provision of the regulations adopted in this Ordinance. Such corrections may include
spelling, reference, citation, enumeration, and grammatical errors.
Section 8. Publication. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING by the Avon Town Council on April 11, 2023, and setting such public hearing for
_____________________ at the Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at
One Hundred Mikaela Way, Avon, Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________ Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING by the Avon Town Council on _____________________.
BY: ATTEST: ____________________________ ____________________________
Amy Phillips, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ Karl Hanlon, Town Attorney
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Exhibit A to Ordinance 23-03 15.10.120 - Chapter 11 [RE] Energy Efficiency. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety and all provisions for energy efficiency shall comply with the currently adopted International Energy Conservation Code, residential provisions, and its local amendments because the language of this chapter is duplicated therein. 15.26.040 - Section C403 Building Mechanical Systems. This section is hereby deleted in its entirety and all provisions for energy efficiency shall comply with the currently adopted International Energy Conservation Code, residential provisions, and its local amendments because the language of this chapter is duplicated therein.
15.26.050 - Additions and Modifications to IECC
The IECC is amended as follows: 1. Section C101.1 Title is retained in its entirety with the following amendments:
C101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of [City/Town/County], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code” or “the IECC.” 2. Section C103.2 Information on construction documents, is amended by modifying item 6 and adding items 14, 15, and 16 as follows: 6. Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, fuel source, and efficiencies. 14. Details of additional electric infrastructure, including branch circuits, conduit, or pre-
wiring, and panel capacity in compliance with the provisions of this code. 15. Location of pathways for routing of raceways or cable from the solar ready zone to the electrical service panel. 16. Location of designated EVSE spaces, EVSE Universal spaces, EV-Ready spaces, and EV-Capable spaces in parking facilities.
3. Section C105.2.5 Electrical system is amended to read: C105.2.5 Electrical system. Inspection shall verify lighting system controls, components, meters, and additional electric infrastructure, as required by the code, approved plans and specifications. 4. Section C202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add or revise the following definitions in alphabetical order: ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building and building site that contains no combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment, and that uses heat pump technology as the primary supply for heating, cooling, and service water heating loads.
COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT: Any equipment or appliances used for space heating, cooling, water heating (including pools and spas), cooking, clothes drying or lighting that uses natural gas, propane, other fuel gas, or fuel oil.
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ELECTRIFICATION RETROFIT FEASIBILITY REPORT: A report that analyzes the feasibility
of using an electric heat pump when certain appliances are proposed to be replaced without an electric heat pump, and that also lists the following: the cost of the appliance with and without an electric heat pump, and the annual energy cost of the appliance with and without an electric heat pump. MIXED-FUEL BUILDING. A building and building site that contains combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment. 5. Section C401.2.1, International Energy Conservation Code, item 2, is amended to read as follows: 2. Total Building Performance. The Total Building Performance option requires compliance
with Section C407 and, for mixed fuel buildings, Section C405.13 and 10 credits from Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5).
6. Section C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1 is amended to read as follows: C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1. Commercial buildings shall comply with the requirements of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and, for mixed fuel buildings, Section C405.13 and 10 credits from Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5). 7. Section C403.13.3 Roof and gutter deicing controls is added as follows: C403.13.3 Roof and gutter deicing controls. Roof and gutter deicing systems, including but not limited to self-regulating cable, shall include automatic controls configured to shut off the system
when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C) maximum and shall include one of the following: 1. A moisture sensor configured to shut off the system in the absence of moisture; or 2. A programmable timer configured to shut off the system for 8 hours minimum at night. 8. C404.2.1 High input service water-heating systems, item 1 under exceptions, is amended to read as follows: 3. Where not less than 50 percent of the annual service water heating requirement is provided by on-site renewable energy or site-recovered energy, not including any capacity used for compliance with Section C406 of this code or the Exterior Energy Offset Program, the minimum thermal efficiency requirements of this section shall not
apply. 9. Section C404.10 is added as follows: C404.10 Water heating equipment location. Water heaters with combustion equipment shall be located in a space with the following characteristics:
1. Minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet high. 2. Minimum volume of 760 cubic feet, or the equivalent of one 16-inch by 24-inch grill to a heated space and one 8-inch duct of no more than 10 feet in length for cool exhaust air. 3. Contains a condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance, installed within 3 feet of the water heater.
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Exceptions: 1. Instantaneous water heaters located within 10 feet of the point of use.
2. Water heaters with an input capacity of more than 300,000 Btu/h. 10. Section C405.5.3 Gas lighting is amended to read as follows: Section C405.5.3. Gas lighting. Gas fired lighting appliances are not permitted.
11. Table C405.12.2 ENERGY USE CATEGORIES is amended to add a new line at the end:
Electric vehicle charging Electric vehicle charging loads.
12. A new Section C405.13 is added to read as follows: C405.13 Additional electric infrastructure. All combustion equipment shall be provided with a
junction box that is connected to an electrical panel by continuous raceways and conductors that meet the following requirements: 1. The junction box, raceway, and bus bar in the electric panel and conductors serving the electric panel shall be sized to accommodate electric equipment that is sized to serve the same load as the combustion equipment.
2. The panel shall have reserved physical space for a three-pole circuit breaker. 3. The junction box and electrical panel directory entry for the dedicated circuit breaker space shall have labels stating “For future electric equipment.” 4. The junction box shall allow for the electric equipment to be installed within the same place of the combustion equipment that it replaces. Exceptions: 1. Warm air furnaces serving spaces that also have space cooling. 2. Water heating equipment with an input capacity more than 300,000 Btu/h 3. Industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, and high hazard occupancy combustion equipment.
13. Section C406.1 Additional energy efficiency credit requirements, first sentence, is amended to read as follows with the other parts of the paragraph and section to remain:
C406.1 Additional energy efficiency credit requirements. New all-electric buildings shall achieve a total of 10 credits and new mixed-fuel buildings shall achieve a total of 20 credits from
Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5) where the table is selected based on the use group of the building and from credit calculations as specified in relevant subsections of C406. 14. TABLE C406.1(2) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP R AND I OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone 6B are amended to read as follows: TABLE C406.1(2) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP R AND I OCCUPANCIES
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SECTION CLIMATE ZONE 6B
C406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater b 3
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater b 9
15. TABLE C406.1(3) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP E OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone 6B are amended to read as follows: TABLE C406.1(3) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP E OCCUPANCIES
SECTION CLIMATE ZONE 6B
C406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater a 1
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater a 3
a. For schools with showers or full-service kitchens. 16. TABLE C406.1(5) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR OTHER OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate
Zone 6B are amended to read as follows: TABLE C406.1(5) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR OTHERa OCCUPANCIES
SECTION CLIMATE ZONE 6B
C406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater b 3
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater b 9
a. Other occupancies include all groups except Groups B, E, I, M, and R.
b. For occupancy groups listed in Section 406.7.1 17. TABLE C407.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE is retained in its entirety and amended to add the following items: TABLE C407.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE
SECTION TITLE
Envelope
C401.3 Thermal envelope certificate
C402.2.4 Slabs-on-grade
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C402.2.6 Insulation of radiant heating system
18. Section C501.6 Energy audit is added as follows: C501.6 Energy audit. An ASHRAE Level II energy audit shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any alteration, addition, or change of occupancy, in order to baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades. 19. Section C501.6 Thermostatic controls is added as follows: Section C501.6 Thermostatic controls. Alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy that
involve replacing or expanding a heating or cooling system shall comply with section C403.4.1 Thermostatic controls.
20. Section C501.7 Replacement of electric equipment is added as follows: C501.7 Replacement of electric equipment. Combustion equipment shall not be permitted to be
installed to replace electric equipment. 21. Section C503.3.2 Electrification retrofit feasibility report is added as follows: C503.3.2 Electrification retrofit feasibility report. Where a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace is replaced with a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace, or when a unitary air conditioner or condensing unit serving a heated space is replaced with another unitary air conditioner or condensing unit, an Electrification Retrofit Feasibility Report is required. 22. Section C503.3.4 Mechanical system acceptance testing is added as follows: C503.3.4 Mechanical system acceptance testing. Where an alteration requires compliance with Section C403 or any of its subsections, mechanical systems that serve the alteration shall comply with Sections C408.2.2, C408.2.3 and C408.2.5. Exceptions: 1. Mechanical systems and service water heater systems in buildings where the total
mechanical equipment capacity is less than 480,000 Btu/h (140.7 kW) cooling capacity and 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 kW) combined service water-heating and space-heating capacity. 2. Systems included in Section C403.5 that serve individual dwelling units and sleeping units. 23. Section C503.4.1 Service hot water system acceptance testing is added as follows: C503.4.1 Service hot water system acceptance testing. Where an alteration requires compliance with Section C404 or any of its subsections, service hot water systems that serve the alteration shall comply with Sections C408.2.3 and C408.2.5.
Exceptions:
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1. Service water heater systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less than 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 kW) combined service water-heating and space-heating
capacity. 2. Systems included in Section C403.5 that serve individual dwelling units and sleeping units. 24. CB103.1, first sentence, is amended to read as follows, with the exceptions to remain: CB103.1 General. A solar-ready zone shall be located on the roof of all new buildings that are subject to the commercial provisions of the IECC and that are oriented between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north or have low-slope roofs. Solar-ready zones shall comply with Sections CB103.2 through CB103.9.
25. Appendix CD is added as follows: APPENDIX CD EV READINESS - COMMERCIAL CD101. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Appendix CD is to accommodate the
growing need for EV charging infrastructure. Including these measures during initial commercial construction substantially reduces the costs and difficulty of installing EV infrastructure at a later date. CD102. Applicability. This Appendix CD shall apply to all new commercial construction to which the current International Building Code applies. Section CD103. Definitions. AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of an automobile.
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) EVSE: EV power transfer infrastructure capable of fast charging on a 100A or higher 480VAC three-phase branch circuit. AC power is converted into a controlled DC voltage and current within the EVSE that will then directly charge the electric vehicle. EV LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among
multiple EVSE and that complies with the current National Electric Code. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an electric source. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). Equipment for plug-in power transfer including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, personal protection system and all other fittings, devices, power outlets or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT INSTALLED SPACE (EVSE space). An automobile parking space that is provided with a dedicated EVSE connection.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAPABLE SPACE (EV CAPABLE SPACE). A designated automobile parking space that is provided with electrical infrastructure, such as, but not limited to, raceways,
cables, electrical capacity, and panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment space, necessary for the future installation of an EVSE. ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY SPACE (EV READY SPACE). An automobile parking space that is provided with a branch circuit and a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI/GFI) outlet, junction box, or receptacle, that will support an installed EVSE. UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. A charging station installed in a parking space for a minimum vehicle width of 120 inches (3048 mm) with 36 inch access aisles (915 mm) on each side. CD104 Electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure. New parking facilities shall be provided
with electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure in compliance with Sections CD104.1 through CD104.6, CD105, and CD106. CD104.1 Quantity. The number of required EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces, and EV capable spaces shall be determined in accordance with this Section and Table CD104.1 based on the total number of automobile parking spaces and shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. For multifamily buildings, the Table requirements shall be based on the total number of dwelling units or the total number of automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. 1. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a building site, the number of required automobile parking spaces required to have EV power transfer infrastructure shall be calculated separately for each parking facility. 2. Where one shared parking facility serves multiple building occupancies, the required number of spaces shall be determined proportionally based on the floor area of each building occupancy.
3. Installed EVSE spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV ready spaces and EV capable spaces. 4. Installed EV ready spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be
used to meet minimum requirements for EV capable spaces. 5. Where the number of EV ready spaces allocated for multifamily occupancies is equal to the number of dwelling units or to the number of automobile parking spaces, whichever
is less, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply. 6. In multifamily complexes that contain multiple buildings, required EV spaces shall be dispersed throughout parking areas so that each building has access to a similar number of spaces per dwelling unit. 7. Direct Current Fast Charging. The number of EVSE spaces may be reduced by up to ten per DCFC EVSE provided that the building includes not less than one parking space equipped with a DCFC EVSE and not less than one EV ready space. A maximum of fifty spaces may be reduced from the total number of EVSE spaces. Exception: Parking facilities, serving occupancies other than multifamily, with fewer than 10 automobile parking spaces. TABLE CD104.1 REQUIRED EV POWER TRANSFER INFRASTRUCTURE
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BUILDING TYPE MINIMUM EV INSTALLED SPACES MINIMUM EV READY SPACES MINIMUM EV CAPABLE SPACES
Multifamily a 5% 10% 40%
All Other Commercial 5% 0% 40%
a. Where all (100%) parking serving multifamily are EV ready spaces, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply. CD104.2 EV capable spaces. Each EV capable space used to meet the requirements of Section
CD104.1 shall comply with all of the following: 1. A continuous raceway or cable assembly shall be installed between an enclosure or outlet located within 3 feet (914 mm) of the EV capable space and a suitable panelboard or
other onsite electrical distribution equipment. 2. Installed raceway or cable assembly shall be sized and rated to supply a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with CD104.5 3. The electrical distribution equipment to which the raceway or cable assembly connects shall have sufficient dedicated space and spare electrical capacity for a 2-pole circuit breaker or set of fuses. 4. The electrical enclosure or outlet and the electrical distribution equipment directory shall be marked: "For future electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)." 5. Reserved capacity shall be no less than 4.1 kVA (20A 208/240V) for each EV capable space.
CD104.3 EV ready spaces. Each branch circuit serving EV ready spaces used to meet the requirements of Section CD104.1 shall comply with all of the following: 1. Terminate at an outlet or enclosure, located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EV ready space it serves. 2. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with CD104.5. 3. Branch circuit on the panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment directory designated as "For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)" and the outlet or enclosure marked "For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)."
CD104.4 EVSE spaces. An installed EVSE with multiple output connections shall be permitted to serve multiple EVSE spaces. Each EVSE installed to meet the requirements of Section CD104.1, serving either a single EVSE space or multiple EVSE spaces, shall comply with all of
the following: 1. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with CD104.5. 2. Have a minimum charging rate in accordance with CD104.4.1.
3. Be located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EVSE space it serves. 4. Be installed in accordance with Section CD104.6 and CD104.7.
CD104.4.1 EVSE minimum charging rate. Each installed EVSE shall comply with one of the following: 1. Be capable of charging at a minimum rate of 6.2 kVA (or 30A at 208/240V).
2. When serving multiple EVSE spaces and controlled by an energy management system providing load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each EVSE space at a minimum rate of no less than 3.3 kVA.
3. When serving EVSE spaces allowed to have a minimum circuit capacity of 2.7 kVA in accordance with CD104.5.1 and controlled by an energy management system providing
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load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each ESVE space at a minimum rate of no less than 2.1 kVA.
CD104.5 Circuit capacity. The capacity of electrical infrastructure serving each EV capable space, EV ready space, and EVSE space shall comply with one of the following: 1. A branch circuit with a rated capacity not less than 8.3 kVA (or 40A at 208/240V) for each EV ready space or EVSE space it serves. 2. The requirements of CD104.5.1. CD104.5.1 Circuit capacity management. The capacity of each branch circuit serving multiple EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces or EV capable spaces designed to be controlled by an energy management system providing load management in accordance with NFPA 70, shall comply with one of the following:
1. Have a minimum capacity of 4.1 kVA per space. 2. Have a minimum capacity of 2.7 kVA per space when serving EV ready spaces or EVSE spaces for a building site where all (100%) of the automobile parking spaces are designed
to be EV ready or EVSE spaces. CD104.6 EVSE installation. EVSE shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 and shall be
listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2202 or UL 2594. CD104.7. EVSE ENERGY STAR. All EVSE shall be ENERGY STAR certified. CD105. Universal vehicle charging stations. Where electric vehicle charging stations are provided for public use, or where electric vehicle charging stations are shared by multiple multifamily dwelling units, the number of universal vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with Table CD104.1. When multiple stalls are required, access aisles may be shared. TABLE CD105.1 UNIVERSAL EV SPACE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL # OF EV CHARGING STATIONS MINIMUM # OF UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
1 or more 25%
CD106. Identification. Construction documents shall designate all EV capable spaces, EV ready spaces, and EVSE spaces and indicate the locations of conduit and termination points serving them. The circuit breakers or circuit breaker spaces reserved for the EV capable spaces, EV ready
spaces, and EVSE spaces shall be clearly identified in the panel board directory. The conduit for EV capable spaces shall be clearly identified at both the panel board and the termination point at the parking space. 26. Section R101.1 Title is retained in its entirety with the following amendments: R101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of [City/Town/County], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code” or “the
IECC.”
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27. Section R103.2 Information on construction documents, is amended by modifying item 6 and adding items 10, 11, and 12 as follows:
6. Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, fuel source, and efficiencies. 10. Details of additional electric infrastructure, including branch circuits, conduit, or pre-wiring, and panel capacity in compliance with the provisions of this code. 11. Location of pathways for routing of raceways or cable from the solar ready zone to the electrical service panel. 12. Location of designated EVSE spaces, EVSE Universal spaces, EV-Ready spaces, and EV-Capable spaces in parking facilities, as applicable. 28. Section R202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical order:
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building and building site that contains no combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment, and that uses heat pump technology as the
primary supply for heating, cooling, and service water heating loads. COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT: Any equipment or appliances used for space heating, cooling,
water heating (including pools and spas), cooking, clothes drying or lighting that uses natural gas, propane, other fuel gas, or fuel oil. MIXED-FUEL BUILDING. A building and building site that contains combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment. 29. Section R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency is amended as follows: R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency. This section establishes additional requirements applicable to all compliance approaches to achieve additional energy efficiency. 1. For buildings complying with Section R401.2.1, the building shall meet one of the
following: 1.1. For all-electric buildings, one of the additional efficiency package options shall be installed according to Section R408.2. 2.2. For mixed-fuel buildings, three of the additional efficiency packages shall be installed, at least one of which addresses the envelope. 2. For buildings complying with Section R401.2.2, the building shall meet one of the
following: 2.1. For all-electric buildings, one of the additional efficiency package options in Section R408.2 shall be installed without including such measures in the proposed design under Section R405. 2.2. For mixed-fuel buildings, three of the additional efficiency packages shall be installed, at least one of which addresses the envelope, without including such measures in the proposed design under Section R405. 2.3. For all-electric buildings, the proposed design of the building under Section R405.3 shall have an annual energy cost that is less than or equal to 95 percent of the annual energy cost of the standard reference design. 2.4. For mixed-fuel buildings, the proposed design of the building under Section
R405.3 shall have an annual energy cost that is less than or equal to 80 percent of the annual energy cost of the standard reference design.
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3. For buildings complying with the Energy Rating Index alternative Section R401.2.3, the Energy Rating Index value shall be at least 5 percent less than the Energy Rating Index
target specified in Table R406.5. The options selected for compliance shall be identified in the certificate required by Section R401.3. 30. Section R401.3 Certificate, item 4, is amended and new items 8, 9, and 10 are added as follows: R401.3 Certificate. A permanent certificate shall be completed by the builder or other approved party and posted on a wall in the space where the furnace is located, a utility room or an approved location inside the building. Where located on an electrical panel, the certificate shall not cover or obstruct the visibility of the circuit directory label, service disconnect label or other required
labels. The certification shall indicate the following: 4. The types, sizes, fuel sources, and efficiencies of heating, cooling and service water
heating equipment. Where a gas-fired unvented room heater, electric furnace or baseboard electric heater is installed in the residence, the certificate shall indicate “gas-fired unvented room heater,” “electric furnace” or “baseboard electric heater,” as
appropriate. An efficiency shall not be indicated for gas-fired unvented room heaters, electric furnaces and electric baseboard heaters. 8. The fuel sources for cooking and clothes drying equipment. 9. Where combustion equipment is installed, the certificate shall indicate information on the installation of additional electric infrastructure including which equipment and/or appliances include additional electric infrastructure, capacity reserved on the electrical service panel for replacement of each piece of combustion equipment and/or appliance 10. Where a solar-ready zone is provided, the certificate shall indicate the location, dimensions, and capacity reserved on the electrical service panel. 31. Section R403.5 Service hot water systems is amended as follows:
R403.5 Service hot water systems. Energy conservation measures for service hot water systems shall be in accordance with Sections R403.5.1 through R403.5.4. 32. Section R403.5.2 Hot water pipe insulation, item 1, is amended to read as follows:
1. Piping located inside the conditioned space, unless completely encapsulated by insulation which serves the cavity or space. 33. Section R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location is added as follows: R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location. Water heaters with combustion equipment shall be located in a space with the following characteristics: 1. Minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet high. 2. Minimum volume of 760 cubic feet, or the equivalent of one 16-inch by 24-inch grill to a heated space and one 8-inch duct of no more than 10 feet in length for cool exhaust air.
3. Contains a condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance, installed within 3 feet of the water heater.
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Exception: 1. Water heaters with an input capacity of greater than 300,000 Btu/h that serve
multiple dwelling units or sleeping units. 34. Section R403.10 Roof and gutter deicing controls is added as follows: R403.10 Roof and gutter deicing controls. Roof and gutter deicing systems, including but not limited to self-regulating cable, shall include automatic controls configured to shut off the system when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C) maximum and shall include one of the following: 1. A moisture sensor configured to shut off the system in the absence of moisture, or 2. A programmable timer configured to shut off the system for 8 hours minimum at night.
35. Section R404.1.1 Fuel gas lighting is amended to read as follows: Section R404.1.1. Fuel gas lighting. Fuel gas lighting systems are prohibited.
36. A new Section R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure is added as follows: R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure. All combustion equipment shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.5.4 and shall be provided with a junction box that is connected to an electrical panel by continuous raceways and conductors that meet the following requirements: 1. The junction box, raceway, and bus bar in the electric panel and conductors serving the electric panel shall be sized to accommodate electric equipment that is sized to serve the same load as the combustion equipment. 2. The panel shall have reserved physical space for a dual-pole circuit breaker. 3. The junction box and electrical panel directory entry for the dedicated circuit breaker space shall have labels stating “For future electric equipment.” 4. The junction box shall allow for the electric equipment to be installed within the same
place of the combustion equipment that it replaces. Exceptions: 1. Fossil fuel space heating equipment where a 208/240-volt electrical circuit with a minimum capacity of 40 amps exists for space cooling equipment. 2. Water heating equipment with an input capacity greater than 300,000 Btu/h that
serves multiple dwelling units or sleeping units. 37. Table R405.2 Requirements for Total Building Performance adds a new row under Mechanical and a new row under Electrical Power and Lighting Systems as follows: TABLE R405.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE
SECTION TITLE
Mechanical
R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location
Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
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R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure
38. Table R406.2 Requirements for Energy Rating Index adds a new row under Mechanical and a new row under Electrical Power and Lighting Systems as follows:
TABLE R406.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY RATING INDEX
SECTION TITLE
Mechanical
R403.5.4 Water heating equipment
Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure
39. Section R406.5 ERI-based compliance is amended as follows: R406.5 ERI-based compliance. Compliance based on an ERI analysis requires that the rated proposed design and confirmed built dwelling be shown to have an ERI less than or equal to the appropriate value for the proposed all-electric or mixed-fuel building as indicated in Table
R406.4 when compared to the ERI reference design. TABLE R406.5 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIMATE ZONE ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING MIXED FUEL BUILDING
6 54 49
40. Section R501.7 Energy audit is added as follows: R501.7 Energy audit. A RESNET, Building Performance Institute, or other approved energy audit shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any
addition or alteration, in order to baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades. The audit must include a blower door test and a thermographic scan. 41. Section R501.8 Programmable thermostat is added as follows: Section R501.8 Programmable thermostat. Alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy that involve replacing or expanding a heating or cooling system shall comply with section
R403.1.1 Programmable thermostat. 42. Section R501.9 Replacement of electric equipment.
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R501.9 Replacement of electric equipment. Combustion equipment shall not be permitted to be installed to replace electric equipment.
43. Section R501.10 Electrification retrofit bid is added as follows: R501.10 Electrification retrofit bid. Where a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace is replaced with a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace, or when a unitary air conditioner or condensing unit serving a heated space is replaced with another unitary air conditioner or condensing unit, an Electrification
Retrofit Bid shall be obtained and submitted. 44. Appendix RB Title is amended to read: “Appendix RB Solar Ready Provisions.” 45. RB103.1, first sentence, is amended as follows, with the rest of the section remaining:
RB103.1 General. New residential buildings with not less than 600 square feet (55.74 m 2) of roof area oriented between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north shall comply with Sections
RB103.2 through RB103.8. 46. Appendix RD is added as follows: APPENDIX RD EV READINESS - RESIDENTIAL RD101. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Appendix RD is to accommodate the growing need for EV charging infrastructure, in particular meeting preferences for charging at home. Including these measures during initial construction substantially reduces the costs and difficulty of installing EV infrastructure at a later date. RD102. Applicability. This Appendix RD shall apply to all new residential construction to which the International Residential Code applies.
RD103. Definitions. AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of an automobile. DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) EVSE: EV power transfer infrastructure
capable of fast charging on a 100A or higher 480VAC three-phase branch circuit. AC power is converted into a controlled DC voltage and current within the EVSE that will then directly charge the electric vehicle. EV LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among multiple EVSE and that complies with the current National Electric Code. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an electric source.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). Equipment for plug-in power transfer including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, personal protection system and all other fittings, devices,
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power outlets or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT INSTALLED SPACE (EVSE space). An automobile parking space that is provided with a dedicated EVSE connection. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAPABLE SPACE (EV CAPABLE SPACE). A designated automobile parking space that is provided with electrical infrastructure, such as, but not limited to, raceways, cables, electrical capacity, and panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment space, necessary for the future installation of an EVSE. ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY SPACE (EV READY SPACE). An automobile parking space that is provided with a branch circuit and receptacle that will support an installed EVSE.
UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. A charging station installed in a parking space for a minimum vehicle width of 120 inches (3048 mm) with 36 inch access aisles (915 mm) on
each side. RD104 One- and two- family dwellings and townhouses. One EV ready space shall be
provided for each dwelling unit. The branch circuit shall be identified as EV ready in the service panel or subpanel directory, and the termination location shall be marked as EV ready. Exception: Dwelling units where no parking spaces are either required or provided. RD105 Residential multifamily dwellings, 3-stories or less. New dwelling units for residential multifamily buildings, other than duplexes and townhomes, shall be provided with electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure in compliance with Sections RD105.1 through RD105.6 and Sections RD106 through RD107. RD105.1 Quantity. The number of required EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces, and EV capable
spaces shall be determined in accordance with this Section and Table RD105.1 based on the total number of automobile parking spaces and shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. For multifamily buildings, the Table requirements shall be based on the total number of dwelling units or the total number of automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. 1. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a building site, the number of required automobile parking spaces required to have EV power transfer infrastructure
shall be calculated separately for each parking facility. 2. Installed EVSE spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV ready spaces and EV capable spaces. 3. Installed EV ready spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV capable spaces. 4. Where the number of EV ready spaces allocated for multifamily occupancies is equal to the number of dwelling units or to the number of automobile parking spaces allocated to multifamily occupancies, whichever is less, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply. 5. In multifamily complexes that contain multiple buildings, required EV spaces shall be dispersed throughout parking areas so that each building has access to a similar number
of spaces per dwelling unit. TABLE RD105.1 REQUIRED EV POWER TRANSFER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MULTIFAMILY
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BUILDING TYPE MINIMUM EV INSTALLED SPACES MINIMUM EV READY SPACES MINIMUM EV CAPABLE SPACES
Multifamily 5% 10% 40%
a. Where all (100%) parking serving multifamily occupancies are EV ready spaces, requirements for
EVSE spaces shall not apply. RD105.2 EV capable spaces. Each EV capable space used to meet the requirements of Section RD105.1 shall comply with all of the following:
1. A continuous raceway or cable assembly shall be installed between an enclosure or outlet located within 3 feet (914 mm) of the EV capable space and a suitable panelboard or other onsite electrical distribution equipment.
2. Installed raceway or cable assembly shall be sized and rated to supply a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with RD105.5 3. The electrical distribution equipment to which the raceway or cable assembly connects shall have sufficient dedicated space and spare electrical capacity for a 2-pole circuit breaker or set of fuses. 4. The electrical enclosure or outlet and the electrical distribution equipment directory shall be marked: “For future electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).” 5. Reserved capacity shall be no less than 4.1 kVA (20A 208/240V) for each EV capable space. RD105.3 EV ready spaces. Each branch circuit serving EV ready spaces used to meet the requirements of Section RD105.1 shall comply with all of the following: 1. Terminate at a receptacle with overcurrent protection and GFCI protection as required by NFPA 70, located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EV ready space it serves. 2. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with RD105.5. 3. Have a branch circuit on the panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment directory designated as “For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)” and the outlet or enclosure shall be marked “For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).” RD105.4 EVSE spaces. An installed EVSE with multiple output connections shall be permitted
to serve multiple EVSE spaces. Each EVSE installed to meet the requirements of Section RD105.1, serving either a single EVSE space or multiple EVSE spaces, shall comply with all of the following:
1. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with RD105.5. 2. Have a minimum charging rate in accordance with RD105.4.1. 3. Be located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EVSE space it serves.
4. Be installed in accordance with Section RD105.6 and RD105.7 RD105.4.1 EVSE minimum charging rate. Each installed EVSE shall comply with one of the
following: 1. Be capable of charging at a minimum rate of 6.2 kVA (or 30A at 208/240V). 2. When serving multiple EVSE spaces and controlled by an energy management system
providing load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each EVSE space at a minimum rate of no less than 3.3 kVA. 3. When serving EVSE spaces allowed to have a minimum circuit capacity of 2.7 kVA in
accordance with RD105.5.1 and controlled by an energy management system providing
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load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each ESVE space at a minimum rate of no less than 2.1 kVA.
RD105.5 Circuit capacity. The capacity of electrical infrastructure serving each EV capable space, EV ready space, and EVSE space shall comply with one of the following: 1. A branch circuit with a rated capacity not less than 8.3 kVA (or 40A at 208/240V) for each EV ready space or EVSE space it serves. 2. The requirements of RD105.5.1. RD105.5.1 Circuit capacity management. The capacity of each branch circuit serving multiple EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces or EV capable spaces designed to be controlled by an energy management system providing load management in accordance with NFPA 70, shall comply with one of the following:
1. Have a minimum capacity of 4.1 kVA per space. 2. Have a minimum capacity of 2.7 kVA per space when serving EV ready spaces or EVSE spaces for a building site when all (100%) of the automobile parking spaces are designed
to be EV ready or EVSE spaces. RD105.6 EVSE installation. EVSE shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 and shall be
listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2202 or UL 2594. RD105.7. EVSE ENERGY STAR. All EVSE shall be ENERGY STAR certified. RD106. Universal vehicle charging stations. Where electric vehicle charging stations are provided for public use, or where electric vehicle charging stations are shared by multiple multifamily dwelling units, the number of universal vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with Table RD106.1. When multiple stalls are required, access aisles may be shared. TABLE RD106.1 UNIVERSAL EV SPACE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL # OF EV CHARGING STATIONS MINIMUM # OF UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
1 or more 25%
RD107. Identification. Construction documents shall designate all EV capable spaces, EV ready spaces, and EVSE spaces and indicate the locations of conduit and termination points serving them. The circuit breakers or circuit breaker spaces reserved for the EV capable spaces, EV ready
spaces, and EVSE spaces shall be clearly identified in the panel board directory. The conduit for EV capable spaces shall be clearly identified at both the panel board and the termination point at the parking space. 15.28- - Electrical Vehicle Charging Standards This section is hereby deleted in its entirety and all provisions for electric vehicle charging shall comply with the International Energy Conservation Code amendments adopted by Ordinance 22-03.
Category Amend.
Number Amendment purpose Section
Number Amendment language Avon Specific Notes
Admin 1 Avoids duplicative or conflicting code IRC Ch. 11
The 2021 IRC is amended as follows:Chapter 11 [RE] ENERGY EFFICIENCY is hereby deleted in its entirety and all provisions for energy efficiency shall comply with the currently adopted International Energy Conservation Code, residential provisions, and its local amendments because the language of this chapter is duplicated therein.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Admin 2 Inserts jurisdiction name C101.1
Section C101.1 Title is retained in its entirety with the following amendments:
C101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of [City/Town/County], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code” or “the IECC.”
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Admin 3
This ensures fuel source, electric-ready, solar-ready, and EV-ready are shown on the construction documents. Since some of these are new elements, this also helps with
compliance.
C103.2
Section C103.2 Information on construction documents, is amended by modifying item 6 and adding items 14, 15, and 16 as follows:
6.Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, fuel source, andefficiencies.
14.Details of additional electric infrastructure, including branch circuits, conduit, or pre-wiring, and panel capacity in compliance with the provisions of this code.
15.Location of pathways for routing of raceways or cable from the solar ready zone to the electrical service panel.
16.Location of designated EVSE spaces, EVSE Universal spaces, EV-Ready spaces, and EV-
Capable spaces in parking facilities.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 4 This adds the electric-ready infrastructure to inspection. C105.2.5
Section C105.2.5 Electrical system is amended to read:
C105.2.5 Electrical system. Inspection shall verify lighting system controls, components, and meters, and additional electric infrastructure, as required by the code, approved plans and specifications.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Definitions 5
This adds definitions to accommodate all-electric buildings.C202
Section C202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add or revise the following definitionsin alphabetical order:
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building and building site that contains no combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment, and that uses heat pump technology as the primary supply for heating, cooling, and service water heating loads.
COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT: Any equipment or appliances used for space heating, cooling, water heating (including pools and spas), cooking, clothes drying or lighting that uses natural gas, propane,
other fuel gas, or fuel oil.
ELECTRIFICATION RETROFIT FEASIBILITY REPORT: A report that analyzes the feasibility of using an electric heat pump when certain appliances are proposed to be replaced without an electric heat pump, and that also lists the following: the cost of the appliance with and without an electric heat pump, and the annual energy cost of the appliance with and without an electric heat pump.
MIXED-FUEL BUILDING. A building and building site that contains combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-
ready and electric-preferred
6 This adds electric-ready and electric-preferred for buildings selecting the Total Performance
Path
C401.2.1
Section C401.2.1 International Energy Conservation Code is amended to read as follows:
C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1. Commercial buildings shall comply with the requirements of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and, for mixed fuel buildings, Section C405.13 and 10 credits from Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5).
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-
ready and electric-preferred
7 This adds electric-ready and electric-preferred for buildings selecting ASHRAE 90.1.C401.2.2
Section C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1 is amended to read as follows:
C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1. Commercial buildings shall comply with the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and C405.14 Additional electric infrastructure.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
ATTACHMENT B - COHORT MATRIX
Clarifying (avoids
double-counting)
8 This ensures that renewable energy used to meet the exemption is not also double-counted towards compliance with C104 or C406. C404.2.1
C404.2.1 High input service water-heating systems, item 1 under exceptions, is amended to read as follows:
1.Where not less than 50 percent of the annual service water heating requirement is provided by on-site renewable energy or site-recovered energy, not including any capacity used for compliance with
Section C406 of this code or the Exterior Energy Offset Program, the minimum thermal efficiency requirements of this section shall not apply.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 9
This adds a timer and/or moisture sensor for heat tape used for roof and gutter de-icing, so they are not left running when they are not
necessary.
C403.13.3
C403.13.3 Roof and gutter deicing controls. Roof and gutter deicing systems, including but not limited to self-regulating cable, shall include automatic controls configured to shut off the system when the
outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C) maximum and shall include one of the following:
1.A moisture sensor configured to shut off the system in the absence of moisture; or
2.A programmable timer configured to shut off the system for 8 hours minimum at night.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 10
This is part of electric-ready. It ensures sufficient physical space for future electric water heating systems. It only applies to water heaters with a clear path to electrification
presently and exempts systems that don’t.
C404.10
Section C404.10 is added as follows:
C404.10 Water heating equipment location. Water heaters with combustion equipment shall be located in a space with the following characteristics:
1.Minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet high.
2.Minimum volume of 760 cubic feet, or the equivalent of one 16-inch by 24-inch grill to a heated space and one 8-inch duct of no more than 10 feet in length for cool exhaust air.
3.Contains a condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance, installed within 3 feet of the water heater.
Exceptions:
1.Instantaneous water heaters located within 10 feet of the point of use.
2.Water heaters with an input capacity of more than 300,000 Btu/h.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-
preferred 11 This disallows gas-powered lighting. Gas lighting is rarely used anymore, but this adds assurance that it can’t be.C405.5.3
Section C405.5.3 Gas lighting is amended to read as follows:
Section C405.5.3. Gas lighting. Gas fired lighting appliances shall not be equipped with continuously burning pilot ignition systems are not permitted.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
EV 12
Adding a category for monitoring EV charging separately allows the building load to be measured independently from this non-building
load. This will be critical with the wider adoption of Building Performance Standards or other existing building energy use policies as it
will allow EV charging to be easily excluded from the building loads for the purposes of regulating actual energy use in buildings.
C405.12.2 Table C405.12.2 ENERGY USE CATEGORIES is amended to add a new line at the end:
Electric vehicle charging| Electric vehicle charging loads.Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 13 This adds electric-ready wiring for combustion equipment.C405.13
A new Section C405.13 is added to read as follows:
C405.13 Additional electric infrastructure. All combustion equipment shall be provided with a
junction box that is connected to an electrical panel by continuous raceways and conductors that meet the following requirements:
1.The junction box, raceway, and bus bar in the electric panel and conductors serving the electric panel shall be sized to accommodate electric equipment that is sized to serve the same load as the combustion equipment.
2.The panel shall have reserved physical space for a three-pole circuit breaker.
3.The junction box and electrical panel directory entry for the dedicated circuit breaker space shall have labels stating “For future electric equipment.”
4.The junction box shall allow for the electric equipment to be installed within the same place of the combustion equipment that it replaces.
Exceptions:
1.Warm air furnaces serving spaces that also have space cooling.
2.Water heating equipment with an input capacity more than 300,000 Btu/h
3.Industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, and high hazard occupancy combustion equipment.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-
preferred 14
This is the electric-preferred section. To encourage electrification of buildings while
allowing for mixed-fuel construction, mixed fuel buildings are required to achieve more efficiency credits (20 instead of 10). (NOTE:
This is where a community can go more or less aggressively towards decarbonization and net zero. For example, Denver is proposing ~40
credits for mixed fuel (depending on building type).
C406.1
Section C406.1 Additional energy efficiency credit requirements, first sentence, is amended to read as follows with the other parts of the paragraph and section to remain:
C406.1 Additional energy efficiency credit requirements. New all-electric buildings shall achieve a total of 10 credits and new mixed-fuel buildings shall achieve a total of 20 credits from Tables
C406.1(1) through C406.1(5) where the table is selected based on the use group of the building and from credit calculations as specified in relevant subsections of C406.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 15
Continuing with electric preferred, this fixes a
problem where fossil fuel water heaters were given more credits than high-efficiency electric. (This problem is also fixed in the 2024
IECC by the Commercial Consensus Committee.)
C406.1(2)
TABLE C406.1(2) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP R AND I OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone
6B are amended to read as follows:TABLE C406.1(2)ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP R AND I OCCUPANCIES
SECTIONCLIMATE ZONE 6BC406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater (b) 3C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater (b) 9
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-
preferred 16 Cont'd from previous C406.1(3)
TABLE C406.1(3) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP E
OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone 6B are amended to read as follows:TABLE C406.1(3)
ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP E OCCUPANCIES
SECTIONCLIMATE ZONE 6BC406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater (a) 1
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater (a) 3
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 17 Cont'd from previous C406.1(5)
TABLE C406.1(5) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR OTHER OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone
6B are amended to read as follows:
TABLE C406.1(5)
ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR OTHERa OCCUPANCIES
SECTIONCLIMATE ZONE 6BC406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater (b) 3
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater (b) 9
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Clarifying (avoids double-
counting)
18
This adds the thermal energy certification, slab insulation, and radiant heating insulation to the
Total Building Performance pathway, to match the other pathways. (Approved by the 2024 IECC Commercial Consensus Committee.)
C407.2
TABLE C407.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE is retained in its entirety and amended to add the following items:TABLE C407.2
REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE
SECTION | TITLE
Envelope
C401.3Thermal envelope certificateC402.2.4 Slabs-on-grade
C402.2.6 Insulation of radiant heating system
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 19
This requires an energy audit at the time of a major alteration or addition.C501.6
Section C501.6 Energy audit is added as follows:
C501.6 Energy audit. An ASHRAE Level II energy audit shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any alteration, addition, or change of occupancy, in order to
baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 20
This adds programmable thermostat controls anytime an HVAC system is replaced or expanded. C501.7
Section C501.7 Thermostatic controls is added as follows:
Section C501.7 Thermostatic controls. Alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy that involve replacing or expanding a heating or cooling system shall comply with section C403.4.1 Thermostatic controls.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 21
This ensures that newer high-efficiency electric
equipment replaces older, inefficient electric equipment instead of adding new fossil fuel infrastructure.
C501.8
Section C501.8 Replacement of electric equipment is added as follows:
C501.8 Replacement of electric equipment. Combustion equipment shall not be permitted to be installed to replace electric equipment.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 22
This is part of electric preferred. It asks commercial buildings replacing a gas furnace or air conditioner to show they priced out a
heat pump alternative.
C503.3.2
Section C503.3.2 Electrification retrofit feasibility report is added as follows:
C503.3.2 Electrification retrofit feasibility report. Where a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace is replaced with a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace, or when a unitary air conditioner or condensing unit serving a heated
space is replaced with another unitary air conditioner or condensing unit, an Electrification Retrofit Feasibility Report is required.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 23
This requires HVAC systems that are part of an alteration to undergo retrocommissioning (i.e. tuning and verification that the system is operating as intended). This is a component of the energy audit.
C503.3.4
C503.3.4 Mechanical system acceptance testing. Where an alteration requires compliance with Section
C403 or any of its subsections, mechanical systems that serve the alteration shall comply with Sections C408.2.2, C408.2.3 and C408.2.5.
Exceptions:
1.Mechanical systems and service water heater systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less than 480,000 Btu/h (140.7 kW) cooling capacity and 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 kW) combined service water-heating and space-heating capacity.
2.Systems included in Section C403.5 that serve individual dwelling units and sleeping units.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 24 Same as above, but for water heating systems. C503.4.1
Section C503.4.1 Service hot water system acceptance testing is added as follows:
C503.4.1 Service hot water system acceptance testing. Where an alteration requires compliance with Section C404 or any of its subsections, service hot water systems that serve the alteration shall comply with Sections C408.2.3 and C408.2.5.
Exceptions:
1.Service water heater systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less
than 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 kW) combined service water-heating and space-heating capacity.
2.Systems included in Section C403.5 that serve individual dwelling units and sleeping units.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Solar-ready 25
This is part of the solar-ready adoption. This amendment fixes the gap for multi-family.CB103.1
CB103.1, first sentence, is amended to read as follows, with the exceptions to remain:
CB103.1 General. A solar-ready zone shall be located on the roof of all new buildings that are subject to the commercial provisions of the IECC and that are oriented between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north or have low-slope roofs. Solar-ready zones shall comply with Sections CB103.2 through
CB103.9.
Note, Avon has the 2015 Solar-Ready Appendix. This amendment asks the Town to adopt the 2021 Commercial Solar-Ready Appendix with the
amendments noted.
EV 26
This is the EV-ready appendix for commercial and commercial multi-family (four stories and
greater).
CD
Appendix CD is added as follows:
APPENDIX CD
EV READINESS - COMMERCIAL
CD101. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Appendix CD is to accommodate the
growing need for EV charging infrastructure. Including these measures during initial commercial construction substantially reduces the costs and difficulty of installing EV infrastructure at a later date.
CD102. Applicability. This Appendix CD shall apply to all new commercial construction to which the current International Building Code applies.
Section CD103. Definitions.AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of an automobile.
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) EVSE: EV power transfer infrastructure capable of fast charging on a 100A or higher 480VAC three-phase branch circuit. AC power is converted into a
controlled DC voltage and current within the EVSE that will then directly charge the electric vehicle.
EV LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among multiple EVSE and that complies with the current National Electric Code.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles, primarily
powered by an electric motor that draws current from an electric source.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). Equipment for plug-in power transfer
including the ungrounded grounded and equipment grounding conductors and the electric vehicle
Town of Avon already has EV readiness standards in place.
Admin 27 Adds jurisdiction name R101.1
Section R101.1 Title is retained in its entirety with the following amendments:
R101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of [City/Town/County], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code” or “the IECC.”
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Admin 28
This ensures fuel source, electric-ready, solar-
ready, and EV-ready are shown on the construction documents. Since some of these are new elements, this also helps with
compliance.
R103.2
Section R103.2 Information on construction documents, is amended by modifying item 6 and adding items 10, 11, and 12 as follows:
6.Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, fuel source, and efficiencies.
10.Details of additional electric infrastructure, including branch circuits, conduit, or pre-wiring, and
panel capacity in compliance with the provisions of this code.
11.Location of pathways for routing of raceways or cable from the solar ready zone to the electrical service panel.
12.Location of designated EVSE spaces, EVSE Universal spaces, EV-ready spaces, and EV-capable spaces in parking facilities, as applicable.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Definitions 29
This adds definitions to accommodate all-electric buildings.
Section R202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical order:
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building and building site that contains no combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment, and that uses heat pump technology as the primary supply for
heating, cooling, and service water heating loads.
COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT: Any equipment or appliances used for space heating, cooling, water heating (including pools and spas), cooking, clothes drying or lighting that uses natural gas, propane, other fuel gas, or fuel oil.
MIXED-FUEL BUILDING. A building and building site that contains combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 30
This encourages electrification and more evenly weighs the impact of the additional
efficiency credits by requiring a mixed-fuel home to select three packages whereas an all-electric home selects one. Of the three packages required for the mixed-fuel home, one must address the envelope (improved envelope or reduced infiltration plus better ventilation) while the remaining two impact HVAC (better equipment or more efficient ducts) and water-heating (better equipment) requirements.
R401.2.5
Section R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency is amended as follows:
R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency. This section establishes additional requirements applicable to
all compliance approaches to achieve additional energy efficiency.
1.For buildings complying with Section R401.2.1, the building shall meet one of the following: 1.1. For all-electric buildings, one of the additional efficiency package options shall be installed
according to Section R408.2.2.2. For mixed-fuel buildings, three of the additional efficiency packages shall be installed, at least one of which addresses the envelope.
2.For buildings complying with Section R401.2.2, the building shall meet one of the following:2.1. For all-electric buildings, one of the additional efficiency package options in Section R408.2 shall be installed without including such measures in the proposed design under Section R405.
2.2. For mixed-fuel buildings, three of the additional efficiency packages shall be installed, at least one of which addresses the envelope, without including such measures in the proposed design under Section R405.2.3. For all-electric buildings, the proposed design of the building under Section R405.3 shall have an annual energy cost that is less than or equal to 95 percent of the annual energy cost of the standard reference design.2.4. For mixed-fuel buildings, the proposed design of the building under Section R405.3 shall have an
annual energy cost that is less than or equal to 80 percent of the annual energy cost of the standard reference design.
3.For buildings complying with the Energy Rating Index alternative Section R401.2.3, the Energy
Rating Index value shall be at least 5 percent less than the Energy Rating Index target specified in Table R406.5.
The options selected for compliance shall be identified in the certificate required by Section R401.3.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 31 This adds fuel sources and electric-ready information to the certificate.R401.3
Section R401.3 Certificate, item 4, is amended and new items 8, 9, and 10 are added as follows:
R401.3 Certificate. A permanent certificate shall be completed by the builder or other approved party
and posted on a wall in the space where the furnace is located, a utility room or an approved location inside the building. Where located on an electrical panel, the certificate shall not cover or obstruct the visibility of the circuit directory label, service disconnect label or other required labels. The
certification shall indicate the following:
4.The types, sizes, fuel sources, and efficiencies of heating, cooling and service water heating
equipment. Where a gas-fired unvented room heater, electric furnace or baseboard electric heater is installed in the residence, the certificate shall indicate “gas-fired unvented room heater,” “electric furnace” or “baseboard electric heater,” as appropriate. An efficiency shall not be indicated for gas-
fired unvented room heaters, electric furnaces and electric baseboard heaters.
8.The fuel sources for cooking and clothes drying equipment.
9.Where combustion equipment is installed, the certificate shall indicate information on the
installation of additional electric infrastructure including which equipment and/or appliances include additional electric infrastructure, capacity reserved on the electrical service panel for replacement of each piece of combustion equipment and/or appliance
10.Where a solar-ready zone is provided, the certificate shall indicate the location, dimensions, and capacity reserved on the electrical service panel.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 32
This and R403.5.4 are part of electric-ready.
They ensure sufficient physical space for future electric water heating systems. R403.5
Section R403.5 Service hot water systems is amended as follows:
R403.5 Service hot water systems. Energy conservation measures for service hot water systems shall
be in accordance with Sections R403.5.1 through R403.5.4.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 33
This requires insulation around all hot water pipes, not just those with a diameter of 3/4 inch and greater. R403.5.2
Section R403.5.2 Hot water pipe insulation, item 1, is amended to read as follows:
1.Piping located inside the conditioned space, unless completely encapsulated by insulation which serves the cavity or space.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 34 Cont'd from previous
Section R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location is added as follows:
R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location. Water heaters with combustion equipment shall be located in a space with the following characteristics:
1.Minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet high.
2.Minimum volume of 760 cubic feet, or the equivalent of one 16-inch by 24-inch grill to a heated
space and one 8-inch duct of no more than 10 feet in length for cool exhaust air.
3.Contains a condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance, installed within 3 feet of the water
heater.
Exception:
1.Water heaters with an input capacity of greater than 300,000 Btu/h that serve multiple dwelling units or sleeping units.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 35
This adds a timer and/or moisture sensor for heat tape used for roof and gutter de-icing, so they are not left running when they are not
necessary.
R403.10
Section R403.10 Roof and gutter deicing controls is added as follows:
R403.10 Roof and gutter deicing controls. Roof and gutter deicing systems, including but not limited to self-regulating cable, shall include automatic controls configured to shut off the system when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C) maximum and shall include one of the following:
1.A moisture sensor configured to shut off the system in the absence of moisture, or
2.A programmable timer configured to shut off the system for 8 hours minimum during at night.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 36 This prohibits fuel gas lighting. This type of lighting is rare.R404.1.1 Section R404.1.1 Fuel gas lighting is amended to read as follows:
Section R404.1.1. Fuel gas lighting. Fuel gas lighting systems are prohibited.Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 37 This adds electric-ready wiring for combustion equipment.R404.4
A new Section R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure is added as follows:
R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure. All combustion equipment shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.5.4 and shall be provided with a junction box that is connected to an electrical panel by continuous raceways and conductors that meet the following requirements:
1.The junction box, raceway, and bus bar in the electric panel and conductors serving the electric panel shall be sized to accommodate electric equipment that is sized to serve the same load as the
combustion equipment.
2.The panel shall have reserved physical space for a dual-pole circuit breaker.
3.The junction box and electrical panel directory entry for the dedicated circuit breaker space shall have labels stating “For future electric equipment.”
4.The junction box shall allow for the electric equipment to be installed within the same place of the combustion equipment that it replaces.
Exceptions:
1.Fossil fuel space heating equipment where a 208/240-volt electrical circuit with a minimum capacity of 40 amps exists for space cooling equipment.
2.Water heating equipment with an input capacity greater than 300,000 Btu/h that serves multiple dwelling units or sleeping units.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 38 This adds electric-ready to the Total Building Performance table. R405.2
Table R405.2 Requirements for Total Building Performance adds a new row under Mechanical and a new row under Electrical Power and Lighting Systems as follows:
TABLE R405.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE
SECTION | TITLE
MechanicalR403.5.4 Water heating equipment locationElectrical Power and Lighting Systems
R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-ready 39 This adds electric-ready to the ERI mandatory requirements table.R406.2
Table R406.2 Requirements for Energy Rating Index adds a new row under Mechanical and a new row
under Electrical Power and Lighting Systems as follows:
TABLE R406.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY RATING INDEX
SECTION | TITLEMechanical
R403.5.4 Water heating equipmentElectrical Power and Lighting SystemsR404.4 Additional electric infrastructure
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 40 This incorporates electric-preferred into the ERI path.R406.5
Section R406.5 ERI-based compliance is amended as follows:
R406.5 ERI-based compliance. Compliance based on an ERI analysis requires that the rated proposed design and confirmed built dwelling be shown to have an ERI less than or equal to the appropriate value for the proposed all-electric or mixed-fuel building as indicated in Table R406.5 when compared
to the ERI reference design.
TABLE R406.5 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIMATE ZONE| ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING | MIXED FUEL BUILDING6 | 54 | 49
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 41
This requires an energy audit at the time of a major alteration or addition. R501.7
Section R501.7 Energy audit is added as follows:
R501.7 Energy audit. A RESNET, Building Performance Institute, or other approved energy audit
shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any addition or alteration, in order to baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades. The audit must include a blower door test and a thermographic scan.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Efficiency 42
This adds a programmable thermostat anytime an HVAC system is replaced or expanded. R501.8
Section R501.8 Programmable thermostat is added as follows:
Section R501.8 Programmable thermostat. Alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy that involve replacing or expanding a heating or cooling system shall comply with section R403.1.1 Programmable thermostat.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-preferred 43
This ensures that newer high-efficiency electric
equipment replaces older, inefficient electric equipment instead of adding new fossil fuel infrastructure.
R501.9
Section R501.9 Replacement of electric equipment is added as follows:
R501.9 Replacement of electric equipment. Combustion equipment shall not be permitted to be installed to replace electric equipment.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Electric-
preferred 44
This is part of electric preferred. It asks residential buildings replacing a gas furnace or
air conditioner to show they priced out a heat pump alternative.
R501.10
Section R501.10 Electrification retrofit bid is added as follows:
R501.10 Electrification retrofit bid. Where a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace is replaced with a gas‐fired
warm‐air furnace, or when a unitary air conditioner or condensing unit serving a heated space is replaced with another unitary air conditioner or condensing unit, an Electrification Retrofit Bid shall be obtained and submitted.
Recommended amendment not covered by Avon Code.
Solar-ready 45
This is part of the solar-ready adoption. These two amendments, along with a similar amendment in Appendix CB, fixes the gap for multi-family.
RB Appendix RB Title is amended to read: “Appendix RB Solar Ready Provisions.”
Note, Avon has the 2015 Solar-Ready Appendix. This amendment asks the Town to adopt the 2021 Residential Solar-Ready Appendix with the amendments noted.
Solar-ready 46 Cont'd from previous RB103.1
RB103.1, first sentence, is amended as follows, with the rest of the section remaining:
RB103.1 General. New detached one- and two-family dwellings, and townhouses residential buildings with not less than 600 square feet (55.74 m 2) of roof area oriented between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north shall comply with Sections RB103.2 through RB103.8.
Note, Avon has the 2015 Solar-Ready Appendix. This amendment asks the Town to adopt the 2021 Residential Solar-Ready Appendix with the amendments noted.
EV 47
This is the EV-ready appendix for residential,
including multi-family three stories or less.
Appendix RD is added as follows:
APPENDIX RDEV READINESS - RESIDENTIAL
RD101. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Appendix RD is to accommodate the growing need for EV charging infrastructure, in particular meeting preferences for charging at home.
Including these measures during initial construction substantially reduces the costs and difficulty of installing EV infrastructure at a later date.
RD102. Applicability. This Appendix RD shall apply to all new residential construction to which the International Residential Code applies.
RD103. Definitions.AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of an automobile.
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) EVSE: EV power transfer infrastructure capable of fast charging on a 100A or higher 480VAC three-phase branch circuit. AC power is converted into a
controlled DC voltage and current within the EVSE that will then directly charge the electric vehicle.
EV LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among
multiple EVSE and that complies with the current National Electric Code.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an electric source.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE) Equipment for plug in power transfer
Town of Avon already has EV readiness standards in place.
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section xx. The International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, (the "2021 IRC"), as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, a copy of which is on file and open for inspection in the office of the [city/town/county] clerk, is hereby adopted by reference subject to the additions, amendments, and appendices set forth herein. The 2021 IRC includes the new Appendix RD as set forth below.
The 2021 IRC is amended as follows:
1.Chapter 11 [RE] ENERGY EFFICIENCY is hereby deleted in its entirety and all provisionsfor energy efficiency shall comply with the currently adopted International Energy ConservationCode, residential provisions, and its local amendments because the language of this chapter isduplicated therein.
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
Section xx. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 Edition, (the "IECC"), as published by the International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001, a copy of which is on file and open for inspection in the office of the [city/town/county] clerk, is hereby
adopted by reference subject to the additions, amendments, and appendices set forth herein. The IECC includes appendices CB and RB by the International Code Council, and new appendices CD and RD as set forth below. The subject matter of the IECC includes the design of energy-efficient and high-performance buildings and related energy uses including mechanical, lighting, power systems, and electric vehicle infrastructure for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare. The 2021 IECC, as amended in this Article, shall apply to all property within the [Community].
The IECC is amended as follows:
COMMERCIAL
2. Section C101.1 Title is retained in its entirety with the following amendments:
C101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of[City/Town/County] and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code” or “theIECC.”
This ensures fuel source, electric-ready, solar-ready, and EV-ready are shown on the construction documents. Since some of these are new elements, this also helps with compliance. 3.Section C103.2 Information on construction documents, is amended by modifying item 6 andadding items 14, 15, and 16 as follows:
6.Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, fuel source,
and efficiencies.14. Details of additional electric infrastructure, including branch circuits, conduit, or pre-wiring, and panel capacity in compliance with the provisions of this code.15. Location of pathways for routing of raceways or cable from the solar ready zone to theelectrical service panel.
ATTACHMENT C - CODE CHANGES WITH EXPLANATIONS
16. Location of designated EVSE spaces, EVSE Universal spaces, EV-Ready spaces, and EV-Capable spaces in parking facilities.
This adds the electric-ready infrastructure to inspection. 4. Section C105.2.5 Electrical system is amended to read: C105.2.5 Electrical system. Inspection shall verify lighting system controls, components, and meters, and additional electric infrastructure, as required by the code, approved plans and specifications. This adds a definitions related to all-electric buildings.
5. Section C202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add or revise the following definitions in alphabetical order: ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building and building site that contains no combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment, and that uses heat pump technology as the
primary supply for heating, cooling, and service water heating loads. COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT: Any equipment or appliances used for space heating, cooling, water heating (including pools and spas), cooking, clothes drying or lighting that uses natural gas, propane, other fuel gas, or fuel oil.
ELECTRIFICATION RETROFIT FEASIBILITY REPORT: A report that analyzes the feasibility of using an electric heat pump when certain appliances are proposed to be replaced without an electric heat pump, and that also lists the following: the cost of the appliance with and without an electric heat pump, and the annual energy cost of the appliance with and without an electric heat pump.
MIXED-FUEL BUILDING. A building and building site that contains combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment.
This adds electric-ready and electric-preferred for commercial buildings selecting the Total Building Performance path. 6. Section C401.2.1, International Energy Conservation Code, item 2, is amended to read as follows: 2. Total Building Performance. The Total Building Performance option requires compliance with Section C407 and, for mixed fuel buildings, Section C405.13 and 10 credits from Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5). This adds electric-ready and electric-preferred for commercial buildings selecting ASHRAE 90.1. 7. Section C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1 is amended to read as follows: C401.2.2 ASHRAE 90.1. Commercial buildings shall comply with the requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and, for mixed fuel buildings, Section C405.13 and 10 credits from Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5).
This adds a timer and/or moisture sensor for heat tape used for roof and gutter de-icing, so they are not left running when they are not necessary. 8. Section C403.13.3 Roof and gutter deicing controls is added as follows:
C403.13.3 Roof and gutter deicing controls. Roof and gutter deicing systems, including but not limited to self-regulating cable, shall include automatic controls configured to shut off the system
when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C) maximum and shall include one of the following: 1. A moisture sensor configured to shut off the system in the absence of moisture; or 2. A programmable timer configured to shut off the system for 8 hours minimum at night. This ensures that renewable energy used to meet the exemption is not double-counted. 9. C404.2.1 High input service water-heating systems, item 1 under exceptions, is amended to read
as follows: 3. Where not less than 50 percent of the annual service water heating requirement is provided by on-site renewable energy or site-recovered energy, not including any capacity used for compliance with Section C406 of this code or the Exterior Energy Offset Program, the minimum thermal efficiency requirements of this section shall not
apply. This is part of electric-ready. It ensures sufficient physical space for future electric water heating systems. It only applies to water heaters with a clear path to electrification presently and exempts systems that don’t. 10. Section C404.10 is added as follows: C404.10 Water heating equipment location. Water heaters with combustion equipment shall be located in a space with the following characteristics:
1. Minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet high. 2. Minimum volume of 760 cubic feet, or the equivalent of one 16-inch by 24-inch grill to a heated space and one 8-inch duct of no more than 10 feet in length for cool exhaust air.
3. Contains a condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance, installed within 3 feet of the water heater.
Exceptions: 1. Instantaneous water heaters located within 10 feet of the point of use. 2. Water heaters with an input capacity of more than 300,000 Btu/h. This disallows gas-powered lighting. Gas lighting is rarely used anymore, but this adds assurance that it can’t be. 11. Section C405.5.3 Gas lighting is amended to read as follows: Section C405.5.3. Gas lighting. Gas fired lighting appliances shall not be equipped with continuously burning pilot ignition systems are not permitted. Adding a category for monitoring EV charging separately allows the building load to be measured independently from this non-building load. This will be critical with the wider adoption of
Building Performance Standards or other existing building energy use policies as it will allow EV charging to be easily excluded from the building loads for the purposes of regulating actual energy use in buildings. (Approved for the 2024 IECC by the full Commercial Consensus Committee.)
12. Table C405.12.2 ENERGY USE CATEGORIES is amended to add a new line at the end:
Electric vehicle charging Electric vehicle charging loads.
This adds electric-ready wiring for combustion equipment.
13. A new Section C405.13 is added to read as follows: C405.13 Additional electric infrastructure. All combustion equipment shall be provided with a junction box that is connected to an electrical panel by continuous raceways and conductors that meet the following requirements: 1. The junction box, raceway, and bus bar in the electric panel and conductors serving the electric panel shall be sized to accommodate electric equipment sized to serve the same load as the combustion equipment. 2. The panel shall have reserved physical space for a three-pole circuit breaker. 3. The junction box and electrical panel directory entry for the dedicated circuit breaker
space shall have labels stating “For future electric equipment.” 4. The junction box shall allow for the electric equipment to be installed within the same place of the combustion equipment that it replaces. Exceptions: 1. Warm air furnaces serving spaces that also have space cooling.
2. Water heating equipment with an input capacity more than 300,000 Btu/h 3. Industrial, manufacturing, laboratory, and high hazard occupancy combustion equipment. This is the electric-preferred section. To encourage electrification of buildings while allowing for
mixed-fuel construction, mixed fuel buildings are required to achieve more efficiency credits (20 instead of 10). (NOTE: This is where a community can go more or less aggressively towards decarbonization and net zero. For example, Denver is proposing ~40 credits for mixed fuel (depending on building type). 14. Section C406.1 Additional energy efficiency credit requirements, first sentence, is amended to read as follows with the other parts of the paragraph and section to remain:
C406.1 Additional energy efficiency credit requirements. New all-electric buildings shall achieve a total of 10 credits and new mixed-fuel buildings shall achieve a total of 20 credits from Tables C406.1(1) through C406.1(5) where the table is selected based on the use group of the building and from credit calculations as specified in relevant subsections of C406.
Continuing with electric preferred, this fixes a problem where fossil fuel water heaters were
given more credits than high-efficiency electric. (This problem is also fixed in the 2024 IECC by the Commercial Consensus Committee.) 15. TABLE C406.1(2) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP R AND I
OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone 6B are amended to read as follows: TABLE C406.1(2) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP R AND I OCCUPANCIES
SECTION CLIMATE ZONE 6B
C406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater b 9 3
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater b 5 9
16. TABLE C406.1(3) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP E OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate Zone 6B are amended to read as follows: TABLE C406.1(3) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR GROUP E OCCUPANCIES
SECTION CLIMATE ZONE 6B
C406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater a 3 1
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater a 1 3
a. For schools with showers or full-service kitchens. 17. TABLE C406.1(5) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR OTHER OCCUPANCIES is retained in its entirety, except Sections C406.7.3 and C406.7.4 in Climate
Zone 6B are amended to read as follows: TABLE C406.1(5) ADDITIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS FOR OTHERa OCCUPANCIES
SECTION CLIMATE ZONE 6B
C406.7.3: Efficient fossil fuel water heater b 9 3
C406.7.4: Heat pump water heater b 5 9
a. Other occupancies include all groups except Groups B, E, I, M, and R.
b. For occupancy groups listed in Section 406.7.1 This adds the thermal energy certification, slab insulation, and radiant heating insulation to the Total Building Performance pathway, to match the other pathways.
18. TABLE C407.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE is retained in its entirety and amended to add the following items: TABLE C407.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE
SECTION TITLE
Envelope
C401.3 Thermal envelope certificate
C402.2.4 Slabs-on-grade
C402.2.6 Insulation of radiant heating system
COMMERCIAL EXISTING BUILDINGS
This requires an energy audit at the time of a major alteration or addition. 19. Section C501.6 Energy audit is added as follows: shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any addition or alteration, in order to baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades. The audit must include a blower door test and a thermographic scan. C501.6 Energy audit. An ASHRAE Level II energy audit shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any alteration, addition, or change of occupancy, in order to baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades.
This adds programmable thermostat controls anytime an HVAC system is replaced or expanded. 20. Section C501.7 Thermostatic controls is added as follows: Section C501.7 Thermostatic controls. Alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy that involve replacing or expanding a heating or cooling system shall comply with section C403.4.1 Thermostatic controls. This ensures that newer high-efficiency electric equipment replaces older, inefficient electric equipment instead of adding new fossil fuel infrastructure. 21. Section C501.8 Replacement of electric equipment is added as follows: C501.8 Replacement of electric equipment. Combustion equipment shall not be permitted to be installed to replace electric equipment.
This is part of electric preferred. It asks commercial buildings replacing a gas furnace or air
conditioner to show they priced out a heat pump alternative. 22. Section C503.3.3 Electrification retrofit feasibility report is added as follows: C503.3.3 Electrification retrofit feasibility report. Where a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace is replaced with a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace, or when a unitary air conditioner or condensing unit serving a heated space is replaced with another unitary air conditioner or condensing unit, an Electrification Retrofit Feasibility Report is required.
This requires HVAC systems that are part of an alteration to undergo retro-commissioning (i.e.
tuning and verification that the system is operating as intended). This is a component of the energy audit. 23. Section C503.3.4 Mechanical system acceptance testing is added as follows:
C503.3.4 Mechanical system acceptance testing. Where an alteration requires compliance with Section C403 or any of its subsections, mechanical systems that serve the alteration shall comply
with Sections C408.2.2, C408.2.3 and C408.2.5. Exceptions: 1. Mechanical systems and service water heater systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less than 480,000 Btu/h (140.7 kW) cooling capacity and 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 kW) combined service water-heating and space-heating capacity. 2. Systems included in Section C403.5 that serve individual dwelling units and sleeping units. Same as above, but for water heating systems. 24. Section C503.4.1 Service hot water system acceptance testing is added as follows: C503.4.1 Service hot water system acceptance testing. Where an alteration requires compliance with Section C404 or any of its subsections, service hot water systems that serve the alteration shall comply with Sections C408.2.3 and C408.2.5. Exceptions: 1. Service water heater systems in buildings where the total mechanical equipment capacity is less than 600,000 Btu/h (175.8 kW) combined service water-heating and space-heating capacity. 2. Systems included in Section C403.5 that serve individual dwelling units and sleeping units.
COMMERCIAL APPENDIX CB
This is part of the solar-ready adoption. This amendment fixes the gap for multifamily. 25. CB103.1, first sentence, is amended to read as follows, with the exceptions to remain: CB103.1 General. A solar-ready zone shall be located on the roof of all new buildings that are five stories or less in height above grade plane subject to the commercial provisions of the IECC and that are oriented between 110 degrees and 270 degrees of true north or have low-slope roofs. Solar-ready zones shall comply with Sections CB103.2 through CB103.9. COMMERCIAL APPENDIX CD
This is the EV-ready appendix for commercial and commercial multifamily (four stories and greater). 26. Appendix CD is added as follows: APPENDIX CD EV READINESS - COMMERCIAL CD101. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Appendix CD is to accommodate the growing need for EV charging infrastructure. Including these measures during initial commercial
construction substantially reduces the costs and difficulty of installing EV infrastructure at a later date. CD102. Applicability. This Appendix CD shall apply to all new commercial construction to which the current International Building Code applies. Section CD103. Definitions. AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of an automobile. DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) EVSE: EV power transfer infrastructure capable of fast charging on a 100A or higher 480VAC three-phase branch circuit. AC power is converted into a controlled DC voltage and current within the EVSE that will then directly charge
the electric vehicle. EV LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among
multiple EVSE and that complies with the current National Electric Code. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger
automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles, primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an electric source. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). Equipment for plug-in power transfer including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, personal protection system and all other fittings, devices, power outlets or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the electric vehicle. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT INSTALLED SPACE (EVSE space). An automobile parking space that is provided with a dedicated EVSE connection.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAPABLE SPACE (EV CAPABLE SPACE). A designated automobile parking space that is provided with electrical infrastructure, such as, but not limited to, raceways, cables, electrical capacity, and panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment space, necessary for the future installation of an EVSE.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY SPACE (EV READY SPACE). An automobile parking space that is provided with a branch circuit and a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI/GFI) outlet, junction box, or receptacle, that will support an installed EVSE. UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. A charging station installed in a parking space for a minimum vehicle width of 120 inches (3048 mm) with 36 inch access aisles (915 mm) on
each side. CD104 Electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure. New parking facilities shall be provided with electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure in compliance with Sections CD104.1 through CD104.6, CD105, and CD106.
CD104.1 Quantity. The number of required EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces, and EV capable spaces shall be determined in accordance with this Section and Table CD104.1 based on the total number of automobile parking spaces and shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. For
multifamily buildings, the Table requirements shall be based on the total number of dwelling units or the total number of automobile parking spaces, whichever is less.
1. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a building site, the number of required automobile parking spaces required to have EV power transfer infrastructure shall be calculated separately for each parking facility. 2. Where one shared parking facility serves multiple building occupancies, the required number of spaces shall be determined proportionally based on the floor area of each building occupancy. 3. Installed EVSE spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV ready spaces and EV capable spaces. 4. Installed EV ready spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV capable spaces. 5. Where the number of EV ready spaces allocated for multifamily occupancies is equal to
the number of dwelling units or to the number of automobile parking spaces, whichever is less, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply. 6. In multifamily complexes that contain multiple buildings, required EV spaces shall be
dispersed throughout parking areas so that each building has access to a similar number of spaces per dwelling unit. 7. Direct Current Fast Charging. The number of EVSE spaces may be reduced by up to ten
per DCFC EVSE provided that the building includes not less than one parking space equipped with a DCFC EVSE and not less than one EV ready space. A maximum of fifty spaces may be reduced from the total number of EVSE spaces. Exception: Parking facilities, serving occupancies other than multifamily, with fewer than 10 automobile parking spaces.
TABLE CD104.1 REQUIRED EV POWER TRANSFER INFRASTRUCTURE
BUILDING TYPE MINIMUM EV INSTALLED SPACES MINIMUM EV READY SPACES MINIMUM EV CAPABLE SPACES
Multifamily a 5% 10% 40%
All Other Commercial 5% 0% 40%
a. Where all (100%) parking serving multifamily are EV ready spaces, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply. CD104.2 EV capable spaces. Each EV capable space used to meet the requirements of Section CD104.1 shall comply with all of the following: 1. A continuous raceway or cable assembly shall be installed between an enclosure or outlet located within 3 feet (914 mm) of the EV capable space and a suitable panelboard or
other onsite electrical distribution equipment. 2. Installed raceway or cable assembly shall be sized and rated to supply a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with CD104.5
3. The electrical distribution equipment to which the raceway or cable assembly connects shall have sufficient dedicated space and spare electrical capacity for a 2-pole circuit breaker or set of fuses.
4. The electrical enclosure or outlet and the electrical distribution equipment directory shall be marked: "For future electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)."
5. Reserved capacity shall be no less than 4.1 kVA (20A 208/240V) for each EV capable space. CD104.3 EV ready spaces. Each branch circuit serving EV ready spaces used to meet the requirements of Section CD104.1 shall comply with all of the following:
1. Terminate at an outlet or enclosure, located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EV ready space it serves. 2. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with CD104.5.
3. Branch circuit on the panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment directory designated as "For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)" and the outlet or enclosure marked "For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)." CD104.4 EVSE spaces. An installed EVSE with multiple output connections shall be permitted to serve multiple EVSE spaces. Each EVSE installed to meet the requirements of Section CD104.1, serving either a single EVSE space or multiple EVSE spaces, shall comply with all of the following: 1. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with CD104.5. 2. Have a minimum charging rate in accordance with CD104.4.1. 3. Be located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EVSE space it serves.
4. Be installed in accordance with Section CD104.6 and CD104.7. CD104.4.1 EVSE minimum charging rate. Each installed EVSE shall comply with one of the following: 1. Be capable of charging at a minimum rate of 6.2 kVA (or 30A at 208/240V). 2. When serving multiple EVSE spaces and controlled by an energy management system providing load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each EVSE space at a minimum rate of no less than 3.3 kVA. 3. When serving EVSE spaces allowed to have a minimum circuit capacity of 2.7 kVA in
accordance with CD104.5.1 and controlled by an energy management system providing load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each ESVE space at a minimum rate of no less than 2.1 kVA.
CD104.5 Circuit capacity. The capacity of electrical infrastructure serving each EV capable space, EV ready space, and EVSE space shall comply with one of the following:
1. A branch circuit with a rated capacity not less than 8.3 kVA (or 40A at 208/240V) for each EV ready space or EVSE space it serves. 2. The requirements of CD104.5.1. CD104.5.1 Circuit capacity management. The capacity of each branch circuit serving multiple EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces or EV capable spaces designed to be controlled by an energy management system providing load management in accordance with NFPA 70, shall comply with one of the following: 1. Have a minimum capacity of 4.1 kVA per space. 2. Have a minimum capacity of 2.7 kVA per space when serving EV ready spaces or EVSE spaces for a building site where all (100%) of the automobile parking spaces are designed
to be EV ready or EVSE spaces. CD104.6 EVSE installation. EVSE shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 and shall be
listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2202 or UL 2594. CD104.7. EVSE ENERGY STAR. All EVSE shall be ENERGY STAR certified.
CD105. Universal vehicle charging stations. Where electric vehicle charging stations are
provided for public use, or where electric vehicle charging stations are shared by multiple multifamily dwelling units, the number of universal vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with Table CD104.1. When multiple stalls are required, access aisles may be shared. TABLE CD105.1 UNIVERSAL EV SPACE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL # OF EV CHARGING STATIONS MINIMUM # OF UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
1 or more 25%
CD106. Identification. Construction documents shall designate all EV capable spaces, EV ready spaces, and EVSE spaces and indicate the locations of conduit and termination points serving
them. The circuit breakers or circuit breaker spaces reserved for the EV capable spaces, EV ready spaces, and EVSE spaces shall be clearly identified in the panel board directory. The conduit for EV capable spaces shall be clearly identified at both the panel board and the termination point at the parking space. RESIDENTIAL
27. Section R101.1 Title is retained in its entirety with the following amendments: R101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of
[City/Town/County], and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as “this code” or “the IECC.”
This ensures fuel source, electric-ready, solar-ready, and EV-ready are shown on the construction documents. Since some of these are new elements, this also helps with compliance. 28. Section R103.2 Information on construction documents, is amended by modifying item 6 and
adding items 10, 11, and 12 as follows: 6. Mechanical and service water heating systems and equipment types, sizes, fuel source, and efficiencies.
10. Details of additional electric infrastructure, including branch circuits, conduit, or pre-wiring, and panel capacity in compliance with the provisions of this code. 11. Location of pathways for routing of raceways or cable from the solar ready zone to the
electrical service panel. 12. Location of designated EVSE spaces, EVSE Universal spaces, EV-ready spaces, and EV-capable spaces in parking facilities, as applicable. This adds definitions to accommodate all-electric buildings. 29. Section R202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical order:
ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING. A building and building site that contains no combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment, and that uses heat pump technology as the
primary supply for heating, cooling, and service water heating loads.
COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT: Any equipment or appliances used for space heating, cooling,
water heating (including pools and spas), cooking, clothes drying or lighting that uses natural gas, propane, other fuel gas, or fuel oil. ELECTRIFICATION RETROFIT BID means a contractor bid showing the cost of replacing combustion equipment with an electric heat pump-based system. MIXED-FUEL BUILDING. A building and building site that contains combustion equipment, or plumbing for combustion equipment. This encourages electrification and more evenly weighs the impact of the additional efficiency
credits by requiring a mixed-fuel home to select three packages whereas an all-electric home selects one. Of the three packages required for the mixed-fuel home, one must address the envelope (improved envelope or reduced infiltration plus better ventilation) while the remaining two impact HVAC (better equipment or more efficient ducts) and water-heating (better equipment) requirements.
30. Section R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency is amended as follows: R401.2.5 Additional energy efficiency. This section establishes additional requirements
applicable to all compliance approaches to achieve additional energy efficiency. 1. For buildings complying with Section R401.2.1, one of the additional efficiency package options shall be installed according to Section R408.2 the building shall meet one of the following: 1.1. For all-electric buildings, one of the additional efficiency package options shall be installed according to Section R408.2. 2.2. For mixed-fuel buildings, three of the additional efficiency packages shall be installed, at least one of which addresses the envelope. 2. For buildings complying with Section R401.2.2, the building shall meet one of the following: 2.1. For all-electric buildings, one of the additional efficiency package options in
Section R408.2 shall be installed without including such measures in the proposed design under Section R405. 2.2. For mixed-fuel buildings, three of the additional efficiency packages shall be
installed, at least one of which addresses the envelope, without including such measures in the proposed design under Section R405. 2.3. For all-electric buildings, the proposed design of the building under Section
R405.3 shall have an annual energy cost that is less than or equal to 95 percent of the annual energy cost of the standard reference design. 2.4. For mixed-fuel buildings, the proposed design of the building under Section R405.3 shall have an annual energy cost that is less than or equal to 80 percent of the annual energy cost of the standard reference design. 3. For buildings complying with the Energy Rating Index alternative Section R401.2.3, the Energy Rating Index value shall be at least 5 percent less than the Energy Rating Index target specified in Table R406.5.
The options selected for compliance shall be identified in the certificate required by Section R401.3.
This adds fuel sources, solar-ready, and electric-ready information to the certificate.
31. Section R401.3 Certificate, item 4, is amended and new items 8, 9, and 10 are added as follows: R401.3 Certificate. A permanent certificate shall be completed by the builder or other approved party and posted on a wall in the space where the furnace is located, a utility room or an approved location inside the building. Where located on an electrical panel, the certificate shall not cover or obstruct the visibility of the circuit directory label, service disconnect label or other required labels. The certification shall indicate the following: 4. The types, sizes, fuel sources, and efficiencies of heating, cooling and service water heating equipment. Where a gas-fired unvented room heater, electric furnace or baseboard electric heater is installed in the residence, the certificate shall indicate “gas-fired unvented room heater,” “electric furnace” or “baseboard electric heater,” as appropriate. An efficiency shall not be indicated for gas-fired unvented room heaters,
electric furnaces and electric baseboard heaters. 8. The fuel sources for cooking and clothes drying equipment. 9. Where combustion equipment is installed, the certificate shall indicate information on the
installation of additional electric infrastructure including which equipment and/or appliances include additional electric infrastructure, capacity reserved on the electrical service panel for replacement of each piece of combustion equipment and/or appliance
10. Where a solar-ready zone is provided, the certificate shall indicate the location, dimensions, and capacity reserved on the electrical service panel.
This and R403.5.4 are part of electric-ready. They ensure sufficient physical space for future electric water heating systems. 32. Section R403.5 Service hot water systems is amended as follows: R403.5 Service hot water systems. Energy conservation measures for service hot water systems shall be in accordance with Sections R403.5.1 through R403.5.3 R403.5.4. This requires insulation around all hot water pipes, not just those with a diameter of 3/4 inch and
greater. 33. Section R403.5.2 Hot water pipe insulation, item 1, is amended to read as follows: 1. Piping ¾ inch (19.1 mm) and larger in nominal diameter located inside the conditioned space unless completely encapsulated by insulation which serves the cavity or space. 34. Section R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location is added as follows: R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location. Water heaters with combustion equipment shall be located in a space with the following characteristics:
1. Minimum dimensions of 3 feet by 3 feet by 7 feet high. 2. Minimum volume of 760 cubic feet, or the equivalent of one 16-inch by 24-inch grill to a heated space and one 8-inch duct of no more than 10 feet in length for cool exhaust air.
3. Contains a condensate drain that is no more than 2 inches higher than the base of the installed water heater and allows natural draining without pump assistance, installed within 3 feet of the water heater.
Exception:
1. Water heaters with an input capacity of greater than 300,000 Btu/h that serve multiple dwelling units or sleeping units.
This adds a timer and/or moisture sensor for heat tape used for roof and gutter de-icing, so they
are not left running when they are not necessary.
35. Section R403.10 Roof and gutter deicing controls is added as follows: R403.10 Roof and gutter deicing controls. Roof and gutter deicing systems, including but not limited to self-regulating cable, shall include automatic controls configured to shut off the system when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C) maximum and shall include one of the following: 1. A moisture sensor configured to shut off the system in the absence of moisture, or 2. A programmable timer configured to shut off the system for 8 hours minimum at night.
This prohibits fuel gas lighting. This type of lighting is rare. 36. Section R404.1.1 Fuel gas lighting is amended to read as follows: Section R404.1.1. Fuel gas lighting. Fuel gas lighting systems are prohibited.
This adds electric-ready wiring for combustion equipment. 37. A new Section R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure is added as follows: R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure. All combustion equipment shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.5.4 and shall be provided with a junction box that is connected to an electrical panel by continuous raceways and conductors that meet the following requirements:
1. The junction box, raceway, and bus bar in the electric panel and conductors serving the electric panel shall be sized to accommodate electric equipment sized to serve the same
load as the combustion equipment. 2. The panel shall have reserved physical space for a dual-pole circuit breaker. 3. The junction box and electrical panel directory entry for the dedicated circuit breaker
space shall have labels stating “For future electric equipment.” 4. The junction box shall allow for the electric equipment to be installed within the same place of the combustion equipment that it replaces. Exceptions: 1. Fossil fuel space heating equipment where a 208/240-volt electrical circuit with a minimum capacity of 40 amps exists for space cooling equipment. 2. Water heating equipment with an input capacity greater than 300,000 Btu/h that serves multiple dwelling units or sleeping units. This adds electric-ready to the Total Building Performance table. 38. Table R405.2 Requirements for Total Building Performance adds a new row under Mechanical and a new row under Electrical Power and Lighting Systems as follows:
TABLE R405.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE
SECTION TITLE
Mechanical
R403.5.4 Water heating equipment location
Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure
This adds electric-ready to the ERI mandatory requirements table. 39. Table R406.2 Requirements for Energy Rating Index adds a new row under Mechanical and a new row under Electrical Power and Lighting Systems as follows: TABLE R406.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENERGY RATING INDEX
SECTION TITLE
Mechanical
R403.5.4 Water heating equipment
Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
R404.4 Additional electric infrastructure
This incorporates electric-preferred into the ERI path. 40. Section R406.5 ERI-based compliance is amended as follows: R406.5 ERI-based compliance. Compliance based on an ERI analysis requires that the rated proposed design and confirmed built dwelling be shown to have an ERI less than or equal to the appropriate value for the proposed all-electric or mixed-fuel building as indicated in Table
R406.4 when compared to the ERI reference design. TABLE R406.5 MAXIMUM ENERGY RATING INDEX
CLIMATE ZONE ALL-ELECTRIC BUILDING MIXED FUEL BUILDING
6 54 49
RESIDENTIAL EXISTING BUILDINGS This requires an energy assessment at the time of a major alteration or addition. 41. Section R501.7 Energy audit is added as follows: R501.7 Energy audit. A RESNET, Building Performance Institute, or other approved energy audit shall be performed and provided to the code official prior to a permit application for any
addition or alteration, in order to baseline the efficiency of the existing building and offer opportunities for cost-effective energy upgrades. The audit must include a blower door test and a thermographic scan. This adds a programmable thermostat anytime an HVAC system is replaced or expanded.
42. Section R501.8 Programmable thermostat is added as follows: Section R501.8 Programmable thermostat. Alterations, additions, and changes of occupancy that involve replacing or expanding a heating or cooling system shall comply with section R403.1.1 Programmable thermostat. This ensures that newer high-efficiency electric equipment replaces older, inefficient electric equipment instead of adding new fossil fuel infrastructure. 43. Section R501.9 Replacement of electric equipment is added as follows: R501.9 Replacement of electric equipment. Combustion equipment shall not be permitted to be installed to replace electric equipment. This is part of electric preferred. It asks residential buildings replacing a gas furnace or air
conditioner to show they priced out a heat pump alternative. 44. Section R501.10 Electrification retrofit bid is added as follows: R501.10 Electrification retrofit bid. Where a gas‐fired warm‐air furnace is replaced with a gas‐
fired warm‐air furnace, or when a unitary air conditioner or condensing unit serving a heated space is replaced with another unitary air conditioner or condensing unit, an Electrification Retrofit Bid shall be obtained and submitted.
RESIDENTIAL APPENDIX RB
This is part of the solar-ready adoption. These two amendments, along with a similar amendment
in Appendix CB, fixes the gap for multifamily. 45. Appendix RB Title is amended to read: “Appendix RB Solar Ready Provisions.” 46. RB103.1, first sentence, is amended as follows, with the rest of the section remaining: RB103.1 General. New detached one- and two-family dwellings, and townhouses residential buildings with not less than 600 square feet (55.74 m 2) of roof area oriented between 110
degrees and 270 degrees of true north shall comply with Sections RB103.2 through RB103.8. This is the EV-ready appendix for residential, including multifamily three stories or less. 47. Appendix RD is added as follows: APPENDIX RD EV READINESS - RESIDENTIAL RD101. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this Appendix RD is to accommodate the growing need for EV charging infrastructure, in particular meeting preferences for charging at
home. Including these measures during initial construction substantially reduces the costs and difficulty of installing EV infrastructure at a later date. RD102. Applicability. This Appendix RD shall apply to all new residential construction to which the International Residential Code applies. RD103. Definitions.
AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE. A space within a building or private or public parking lot, exclusive of driveways, ramps, columns, office, and work areas, for the parking of an automobile.
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING (DCFC) EVSE: EV power transfer infrastructure capable of fast charging on a 100A or higher 480VAC three-phase branch circuit. AC power is converted into a controlled DC voltage and current within the EVSE that will then directly charge the electric vehicle. EV LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: A system designed to allocate charging capacity among multiple EVSE and that complies with the current National Electric Code. ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV). An automotive-type vehicle for on-road use, such as passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, neighborhood electric vehicles, and electric motorcycles,
primarily powered by an electric motor that draws current from an electric source. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT (EVSE). Equipment for plug-in power transfer
including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, personal protection system and all other fittings, devices, power outlets or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between
the premises wiring and the electric vehicle. ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT INSTALLED SPACE (EVSE space). An automobile parking space that is provided with a dedicated EVSE connection. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAPABLE SPACE (EV CAPABLE SPACE). A designated automobile parking space that is provided with electrical infrastructure, such as, but not limited to, raceways, cables, electrical capacity, and panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment space, necessary for the future installation of an EVSE. ELECTRIC VEHICLE READY SPACE (EV READY SPACE). An automobile parking space
that is provided with a branch circuit and receptacle that will support an installed EVSE. UNIVERSAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATION. A charging station installed in a parking space for a minimum vehicle width of 120 inches (3048 mm) with 36 inch access aisles (915 mm) on each side. RD104 One- and two- family dwellings and townhouses. One EV ready space shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The branch circuit shall be identified as EV ready in the service panel or subpanel directory, and the termination location shall be marked as EV ready. Exception: Dwelling units where no parking spaces are either required or provided. RD105 Residential multifamily dwellings, 3-stories or less. New dwelling units for residential multifamily buildings, other than duplexes and townhomes, shall be provided with electric vehicle power transfer infrastructure in compliance with Sections RD105.1 through RD105.6 and Sections RD106 through RD107. RD105.1 Quantity. The number of required EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces, and EV capable spaces shall be determined in accordance with this Section and Table RD105.1 based on the total number of automobile parking spaces and shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. For
multifamily buildings, the Table requirements shall be based on the total number of dwelling units or the total number of automobile parking spaces, whichever is less.
1. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a building site, the number of required automobile parking spaces required to have EV power transfer infrastructure shall be calculated separately for each parking facility. 2. Installed EVSE spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV ready spaces and EV capable spaces. 3. Installed EV ready spaces that exceed the minimum requirements of this section may be used to meet minimum requirements for EV capable spaces. 4. Where the number of EV ready spaces allocated for multifamily occupancies is equal to the number of dwelling units or to the number of automobile parking spaces allocated to multifamily occupancies, whichever is less, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply.
5. In multifamily complexes that contain multiple buildings, required EV spaces shall be dispersed throughout parking areas so that each building has access to a similar number of spaces per dwelling unit.
TABLE RD105.1 REQUIRED EV POWER TRANSFER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MULTIFAMILY
BUILDING TYPE MINIMUM EV INSTALLED SPACES MINIMUM EV READY SPACES MINIMUM EV CAPABLE SPACES
Multifamily 5% 10% 40%
a. Where all (100%) parking serving multifamily occupancies are EV ready spaces, requirements for EVSE spaces shall not apply.
RD105.2 EV capable spaces. Each EV capable space used to meet the requirements of Section RD105.1 shall comply with all of the following: 1. A continuous raceway or cable assembly shall be installed between an enclosure or outlet located within 3 feet (914 mm) of the EV capable space and a suitable panelboard or other onsite electrical distribution equipment. 2. Installed raceway or cable assembly shall be sized and rated to supply a minimum circuit
capacity in accordance with RD105.5 3. The electrical distribution equipment to which the raceway or cable assembly connects shall have sufficient dedicated space and spare electrical capacity for a 2-pole circuit
breaker or set of fuses. 4. The electrical enclosure or outlet and the electrical distribution equipment directory shall be marked: “For future electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).”
5. Reserved capacity shall be no less than 4.1 kVA (20A 208/240V) for each EV capable space.
RD105.3 EV ready spaces. Each branch circuit serving EV ready spaces used to meet the requirements of Section RD105.1 shall comply with all of the following: 1. Terminate at a receptacle with overcurrent protection and GFCI protection as required by
NFPA 70, located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EV ready space it serves. 2. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with RD105.5. 3. Have a branch circuit on the panelboard or other electrical distribution equipment
directory designated as “For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)” and the outlet or enclosure shall be marked “For electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).”
RD105.4 EVSE spaces. An installed EVSE with multiple output connections shall be permitted
to serve multiple EVSE spaces. Each EVSE installed to meet the requirements of Section RD105.1, serving either a single EVSE space or multiple EVSE spaces, shall comply with all of the following: 1. Have a minimum circuit capacity in accordance with RD105.5. 2. Have a minimum charging rate in accordance with RD105.4.1. 3. Be located within 3 feet (914 mm) of each EVSE space it serves. 4. Be installed in accordance with Section RD105.6 and RD105.7 RD105.4.1 EVSE minimum charging rate. Each installed EVSE shall comply with one of the following: 1. Be capable of charging at a minimum rate of 6.2 kVA (or 30A at 208/240V). 2. When serving multiple EVSE spaces and controlled by an energy management system providing load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each EVSE space at a minimum rate of no less than 3.3 kVA. 3. When serving EVSE spaces allowed to have a minimum circuit capacity of 2.7 kVA in accordance with RD105.5.1 and controlled by an energy management system providing load management, be capable of simultaneously charging each ESVE space at a minimum rate of no less than 2.1 kVA. RD105.5 Circuit capacity. The capacity of electrical infrastructure serving each EV capable
space, EV ready space, and EVSE space shall comply with one of the following: 1. A branch circuit with a rated capacity not less than 8.3 kVA (or 40A at 208/240V) for each EV ready space or EVSE space it serves.
2. The requirements of RD105.5.1. RD105.5.1 Circuit capacity management. The capacity of each branch circuit serving multiple
EVSE spaces, EV ready spaces or EV capable spaces designed to be controlled by an energy management system providing load management in accordance with NFPA 70, shall comply with one of the following: 1. Have a minimum capacity of 4.1 kVA per space. 2. Have a minimum capacity of 2.7 kVA per space when serving EV ready spaces or EVSE spaces for a building site when all (100%) of the automobile parking spaces are designed to be EV ready or EVSE spaces. RD105.6 EVSE installation. EVSE shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2202 or UL 2594. RD105.7. EVSE ENERGY STAR. All EVSE shall be ENERGY STAR certified. RD106. Universal vehicle charging stations. Where electric vehicle charging stations are
provided for public use, or where electric vehicle charging stations are shared by multiple multifamily dwelling units, the number of universal vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with Table RD106.1. When multiple stalls are required, access aisles may be shared. TABLE RD106.1 UNIVERSAL EV SPACE REQUIREMENTS
TOTAL # OF EV MINIMUM # OF UNIVERSAL
CHARGING STATIONS VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
1 or more 25%
RD107. Identification. Construction documents shall designate all EV capable spaces, EV ready
spaces, and EVSE spaces and indicate the locations of conduit and termination points serving them. The circuit breakers or circuit breaker spaces reserved for the EV capable spaces, EV ready spaces, and EVSE spaces shall be clearly identified in the panel board directory. The conduit for
EV capable spaces shall be clearly identified at both the panel board and the termination point at the parking space.
Eagle County Code Adoption Timeline
Community Code Adopting Adoption Timeline
Town of Avon 2021 IECC + all supporting amendments ●First reading April 11, 2023●Adopted solar ready on our own
●Adopted an EV standard on our own:○Commercial & multifamily: 5% EV-I, 10% EV-R, 15% EV-C(7+ spaces).
○1 & 2 family dwellings, townhomes: 1 EV-capable space perdwelling●Adopted partially electric ready on our own: min 200 amp all-in-
one solar ready panel
●Adopted EEOP on our own
●Adopted additional Efficiency Amendments: natural gasequipment efficiency minimum.
Eagle County 2021 IECC + all
supporting amendments
●Building Official position is vacant, causing delay in adoption
●Contracting with Resource Engineering Group (REG) to developEagle County EEOP on behalf of all cohort members●Planning to adopt in late summer 2023
Town of Vail 2021 IECC + EEOP ●Adopted 2021 IECC in Spring 2022
●Adopted solar ready on their own
●Adopted an EV standard on their own:○Commercial & multifamily: 5% EV-installed parking spaces +50% EV-capable parking spaces)○1 & 2 family dwellings, townhomes: 1 EV-capable space perdwelling●Adopted electric ready on their own
●Plans to adopt/expand EEOP
Town of Minturn 2021 IECC + all supporting amendments ●First reading April 19, 2023
Town of Red Cliff TBD; Currently has 2018 IECC adopted (most likely)
●TBD
Town of Eagle 2021 IECC + all supporting amendments ●Planning to adopt in mid to late May 2023
●Residential & commercial code change trainings on June 14,2023
Town of Gypsum TBD; Currently on 2015
Codes, no energy code
●TBD
Town of Basalt TBD, Currently on 2015 IECC ●Not planning to adopt Code Cohort recommendations
●Adopted their own Sustainable Building Regulations inSeptember 2022●Plan to adopt 2021 IECC in the future
ATTACHMENT D
Eagle County Code Adoption Timeline
Eagle County Code Cohort Recommendations:
●Adopt the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
●Adopt the following supporting amendments:
○Solar ready
○EV ready
○Electric preferred
○Extra efficiency measures
○Exterior Energy Offset Program (EEOP)
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in-person at Avon Town Hall and using zoom.us. Mayor Amy
Phillips called the March 28, 2023 Council regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call was taken,
and present were Councilors Rich Carroll, RJ Andrade, Lindsay Hardy, Ruth Stanley, and Mayor Phillips
and Mayor Pro Tem Tamra Underwood, and absent was Councilor Chico Thuon. Also present in person
were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, General Government Manager
Ineke de Jong, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Police Chief Greg Daly, Recreation Director
Michael Labagh, Public Works Director Eva Wilson, Sustainability Coordinators Charlotte Lin and Sarah
Smith Hymes, and Human Resources Manager Karyne Spadi, and present by zoom was Richard J.
Peterson-Cremer, Esq. on behalf of Town Attorney Karl Hanlon.
Before the approval of the agenda, a moment of silence was requested by Councilor Stanley in memory of
the tragedy that occurred at the Covenant School shooting that took place on March 27, 2023.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:02:30
Mayor Phillips initiated the meeting with the Agenda approval process. With no changes to Agenda
discussed, Mayor Pro Tem Underwood presented a motion to approve the Agenda. Councilor Andrade
seconded the motion. It was approved with a 6-0 unanimous vote of those present.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:03:10
Mayor Phillips asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the Agenda, and none were
disclosed.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:03:25
Mayor Phillips explained that public comment can be made by participating in the meeting in person,
via zoom’s video/audio, via telephone, or via email. This public comment section is intended for items
not listed in the Agenda, and participation by members of the public is limited to 3 minutes. She asked
if there was any public comment from those present in the room or on Zoom.
Sarah Smith Hymes, resident of Wildridge, took the podium to announce to Council and the public that
she is running to fill the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District (ERWSD) District 4 seat pertaining to
Wildridge and Singletree. She provided information on the process of the election and the mechanics
to request a ballot and vote before or on May 2nd, 2023 which can be found on the website
https://www.erwsd.org/may-2-board-of-directors-election/.
Josh Hall, resident of Beaver Bench Condos, took to the podium to speak of the flooding and damage
the Beaver Bench Condos sustained in the mudslide that occurred in August of 2021. He urged Council
to put it at the top of their list and take action to mitigate future floods. When asked by Council, Town
Manager Eric Heil stated he did not have an update for Council at this time, but that he and Public Works
Director Eva Wilson would work on a written report for this topic, which would be presented to Council
at the April 11, 2023 Council Meeting. No further public comment was made in person or on Zoom.
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5. BUSINESS ITEMS
5.1. Mini presentation: Ice Skate Update (Recreation Director Michael Labagh)
Video Start Time: 00:13:45
Michael Labagh delivered his presentation on ice operations at Nottingham Park for the 2023
season. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood thanked him and those involved for making this initiative a
success. Councilor Stanley asked if Rec has considered offering ice skating lessons, which Labagh
answered that they had explored it and did not because of the difficulty to offer lessons when
weather and ice conditions can be unpredictable. No additional questions were raised, there was
no public comment, and there were no further deliberations.
5.2. Mini presentation: Sustainability Videos (Sustainability Coordinator Charlotte Lin)
Video Start Time: 00:20:00
Sustainability Coordinator Charlotte Lin delivered her presentation and presented sustainability
videos to Councilors. No questions were raised, there was no public comment, and there were no
further deliberations.
5.3. The electric grid in 2030 (Holy Cross Energy’s CEO Bryan Hannegan)
Video Start Time: 00:25:10
Holy Cross Energy’s CEO Bryan Hannegan delivered his presentation on the ability of the electric
grid to handle future electrification in Eagle County. He stated that at the end of 2022, 50% of
energy provided in Eagle County came from carbon free sources. He added by the end of 2024,
that number will rise to the low 90% thanks to new supply of wind and solar. He explained the
last 8-10% is the hardest part, because every location of the grid needs to be able to satisfy
demand that is less predictable in electrification. He alluded to smart electrification of homes and
vehicles in a way that spreads energy consumption throughout the day and lessens demand when
availability is limited. He advised it is best to avoid electricity consumption when market prices
for electricity are high. He stated his company’s goal is to accelerate climate action goals in the
County as much as possible. He spoke of two 120 megawatt lines of power that run along the
Valley and advised that Holy Cross Energy has been working for 7 years on getting a third 120
megawatt line to gain redundancy and avoid potential failures. This line would run from Gillman
and connect to Avon through the south to have a second route of redundant electrification.
Councilor Andrade asked about the timeline for this line and Hannegan stated he expects this new
line will come into service in approximately 3 years once negotiations conclude with Minturn and
it gets installed. He added it is typical for the process to take approximately 10 years total. Mayor
Pro Tem Underwood also asked Hannegan for more background information about the redundant
line project.
Mayor Phillips noted there is bad press from garage fires due to installation of energy storage
batteries in garages and asked if it is real problem. Hannegan stated he compares its recurrence
to that of a car fire in a gas station. He spoke of runaway reactions of batteries and detailed that
new batteries have cooling mechanisms that regulate charging. He suggested homeowners should
err on the side of caution and obtain homeowner’s insurance for storage batteries. No additional
questions were raised, there was no public comment, and there were no further deliberations.
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5.4. Resolution 23-05, Approving a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for the Nottingham-
Puder Ditch Repair Project (Project Engineer Tim Thompson)
Video Start Time: 00:47:40
Project Engineer Tim Thompson delivered his presentation related to Resolution 23-05. Mayor
Pro Tem Underwood thanked the Eagle River Presbyterian Church for being good neighbors.
Councilor Carroll asked who will make sure the restoration is completed under the terms of the
Agreement. Thompson stated it is his project to supervise and he is working with the Church’s
Building and Grounds Committee to ensure completion, noting the Chairman of the Church
Committee is an architect and has the understanding and ability to sign-off on and approve the
restoration on behalf of the Church.
No public comment was made. Councilor Carroll presented a motion to approve the resolution.
Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. It was approved with a 6-0 unanimous vote of those
present.
5.5. Discussion of Senate Bill 23-213 (Town Manager Eric Heil)
Video Start Time: 00:51:46
Mayor Phillips introduced the topic of discussion of SB 23-213 and said the Colorado Association
of Ski Towns (CAST) are taking this to their respective Councils for discussion and feel it is
important to speak in a unified voice if at all possible. Town Manager Eric Heil delivered his
presentation on the topic and added it was foreseen from the Governor’s office and is very front-
range heavy. He characterized it as one of the most invasive and intrusive bills on local control
that he has ever seen, adding Colorado typically allowed local control of construction regulations
but that this is in reaction to the housing crisis.
Mayor Phillips stated home rule municipality rights may very well be infringed upon. Richard J.
Peterson-Cremer stated this has been a core power of municipalities in the state of Colorado. and
a bill like this coming from the legislature is novel in land use, in an existing tradition of local
control, but his firm will have to analyze if there can be a legal challenge. Mayor Phillips asked if
the Town of Avon can react to the bill both through CAST and directly and Peterson-Cremer said
the Town could engage in both.
Councilor Stanley stated she is shocked that they included allowance of short term rentals which
Heil stated are disallowed in ADUs. Mayor Pro Tem thanked Mayor Phillips for her work at CAST
and asked if the Colorado Municipal League (CML) will also have a call to action, which Heil
answered in the affirmative stating CML has strong position but there is limited dialogue in the
Governor’s office with CML because they are strictly opposed to the passing of the bill so there is
no middle ground to negotiate through that group.
Heil added the only outspoken individual in support of the bill so far is the Mayor of Boulder.
Councilor Carroll asked if there were opponents and Heil answered almost all others were
opposed. Councilor Andrade asked if after the bill gets passed, the Towns would have ability to
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amend it. Heil said if it were passed, when the model code gets debated, there could be an
opportunity for input.
Mayor Phillips explained her takeaway is that the best alternative is to ask the Governor to slow
down the task of passing the bill so that there is opportunity for feedback from mountain
communities. She said this would take the form of a carefully crafted amendment.
Councilor Andrade added the optics of attempting to stall a housing bill are bad, which Heil agreed
with but added this bill has glaring errors, focused on the front range and does not recognize the
sophisticated approach that mountain towns have implemented to solve housing issues in resort
towns. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood agreed with the bad optics raised by Councilor Andrade and
said there needs to be a PR strategy in place with any attempt at crafting an amendment.
Councilor Carroll stated his agreement with Councilor Andrade and Mayor Pro Tem Underwood
and added his concern for water allocations in the community. Consensus was that the bill cannot
be supported as presented.
Mayor Phillips said there needs to be careful coordination between Councilors on who will reach
out to our State Representatives to voice concerns tactically and effectively. With no further
deliberations, Heil stated his desire for a motion approving him and Mayor Phillips to act as
needed on behalf of Council in matters related to this bill and its amendment proposals, both at
CAST and elsewhere.
No public comment was made. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood presented a motion in the terms
outlined in the paragraph above. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion and public comment was
announced.
During Public Comment, Sarah Smith Hymes took the podium and wondered why there is
certainty that the bill is going to pass. Heil answered it is based on his legislative experience and
understanding that there is a lot of pressure for the Governor to act boldly to solve the housing
crisis in Colorado, but that he feels like they’re jumping off a cliff in doing so. He summarized why
the bill is out of touch with ski resort towns and their efforts to solve the housing crisis but added
that he and Mayor Phillips will do what they can, and the Governor and legislature may or may
not listen.
Councilor Carroll asked if front range lobbyists could help educate the public on the bill’s errors
in Denver papers and news stations. Heil explained that it depends on what CAST decides to do
but front range news stations may be happy to cover the issue in the news.
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At 6:35 p.m., it was noted that there were zoom connectivity issues and no public comment could be made
from that point forward but that there had been no public participation on zoom since the start of the
meeting. With consensus from Council, the regular meeting proceeded without public participation by
zoom and without attendance by zoom of Richard J. Peterson-Cremer, Esq., delegate of Town Attorney
Karl Hanlon. Note was made that Council would reconnect with Peterson-Cremer by video during
executive session.
With no further discussion, the motion was approved with a 6-0 unanimous vote of those present.
6. MINUTES
Approval of February 28, 2023 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva)
Video Start Time: 01:36:55 pm
With no discussion or correction, Councilor Carroll moved to approve the Minutes from March 14,
2023, as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood seconded the motion. They were approved with a
5-0 vote of those present with Councilor Andrade abstaining.
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. Planning & Zoning Commission March 21 Abstract (Senior Planner Jena Skinner)
7.2. Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale)
7.3. Community Water Plan Grant Awarded March 16, 2023 to Town of Avon for Benchmark Reservoir
Conservation Project (Irrigation improvements and demonstration gardens) (Deputy Town
Manager Patty McKenny)
7.4. Draft March 21 Health & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes (Aquatics Superintendent Kacy
Carmichael)
** Indicates topic will be discussed at future agenda’s
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Video Start Time: 01:37:43
Councilor Andrade brought up his attendance to the Health and Rec meeting along with the
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and noted it had the same content presented in Business
Item 5.1 so there was no more update to share with his fellow Councilors.
Mayor Pro Tem Underwood stated that last Thursday was the Upper Eagle Regional Water
Authority (UERWA) Meeting where Town of Avon also has seat on the Joint Water Conservation
Committee. She added the water authority published their biennial water report which contains
everything you need to know about the Valley’s water and said she is happy to email it to
Councilors.
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Councilor Stanley invited the public to attend the “Ultimate Après Avon Beer Festival” on April 1st,
and the “Mikaela87” celebration to be held in honor of Mikaela Shiffrin’s 87th Alpine Ski World
Cup victory on April 2nd.
Councilor Hardy spoke of her excitement to represent Avon at CAST, and spoke of her meeting
with the Village at Avon adding the relationship with them is very valuable, close, and as good as
can be thanks to Eric Heil.
At Councilor Hardy’s request, Town Manager Eric Heil updated Council on Village at Avon related
topics such as hotel development, an apartment project adjacent to Piedmont Apartments that
will be a little bigger, and a Rec trail that needs to be built by the developer there, citing logistical
challenges, meters on irrigation pumps to monitor water usage, reservoir planning, and state land
board issues, among others.
Mayor Phillips mentioned the upcoming April 4th PZC joint meeting, walked through the Agenda
and invited her fellow Councilors to attend. She thanked Councilors and Staff for the last public
meeting for La Zona where many with the PZC gave valuable input. Here, Heil stated the overall
goal of the project is to figure out consensus of what Avon wants to see and what it can afford to
do. He added the mission is to figure out something reasonable that makes sense, is affordable,
and can be presented to PZC for approval before going to Council. When asked, he said the old fire
station is currently used as storage for snowplows, but the Town is working on a concurrent plan
for a PW facility to be in place and allow storage of those plows late in fall of 2024. He then spoke
of the Lot 5 housing design and the preliminary designs for the Swift Gulch project that will be
presented.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9.1. An Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for the purpose of determining positions
relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation; develop strategies for negotiation;
instructing negotiators. More specifically, relating to State Land Board lands, Lot B and the
Purchase of Bronze Art Statues.
Video Start Time: 01:51:13 pm
With no further discussion, at 6:52 p.m. Councilor Carroll moved to enter Council’s executive
session and relocate to the Holy Cross meeting room. Mayor Pro Tem Underwood seconded the
motion. It was approved with a 6-0 unanimous vote of those present. The recording concluded
with Mayor Phillips advising the public that no further action will be taken after executive session.
In addition to all Councilors present at roll call, present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy
Town Manager Patty McKenny, and General Government Manager Ineke de Jong, and present by
zoom was Richard J. Peterson-Cremer, Esq. on behalf of Town Attorney Karl Hanlon. The session
was held in the Holy Cross meeting room beginning at 7:02 p.m. and ending at 8:01 p.m.
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10. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Phillips moved to adjourn the regular
meeting. The time was 08:08 p.m.
These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be
comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy.
The most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town
Clerk' s office, and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Amy Phillips ___________________________________
Tamra Underwood
RJ Andrade
Lindsay Hardy
Ruth Stanley
Rich Carroll
Absent:
Chico Thuon
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AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING ABSTRACT FOR TOWN COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00PM
100 MIKAELA WAY – AVON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL ACTION: THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 5:04PM BY CHAIRPERSON NUSBAUM
A ROLLCALL WAS TAKEN, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS PRESENT WERE MARTY GOLEMBIEWSKI, BILL GLANER, STEVE NUSBAUM, DONNA LANG, ANTHONY SEKINGER, AND KEVIN HYATT. ALSO PRESENT WERE MAYOR AMY PHILLIPS, COUNCILPERSON RUTH STANLEY, TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR EVA WILSON, PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER JENA SKINNER, AICP, PLANNER 1+ MAX MORGAN, AND MURP
CAPSTONE STUDENT LEE DUBIN COMMISSIONER SCHAEFER WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA THERE WERE NO CHANGES PROPOSED TO THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER LANG MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS
PUBLISHED. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GOLEMBIEWSKI, AND ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION
PASSED UNANIMOUSLY WITH A 6-0 VOTE. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEM THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION. 4. WORK SESSION 4.1. LA ZONA DESIGN CONCEPTS (PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER, TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL, AND RECREATION DIRECTOR MICHAEL LABAGH) 4.1.1. INTRO OF LA ZONA CAPSTONE PROJECT (LEE DUBIN, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER) 4.2. LOT 5 AND SWIFT GULCH HOUSING (PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR EVA WILSON, TOWN MANAGER ERIC HEIL
AND PLANNING DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER) 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1. MARCH 21, 2023, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES COMMISSIONER GOLEMBIEWSKI MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LANG, AND ALL WERE IN FAVOR. THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY WITH A 6-0 VOTE. 6. FUTURE PZC MEETINGS 6.1. APRIL 18, 2023 6.2. MAY 2, 2023 7. ADJOURN
COMMISSIONER NUSBAUM ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:38PM.
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THESE MEETING NOTES ARE ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED
TO BE COMPREHENSIVE OR TO INCLUDE EACH STATEMENT, PERSON SPEAKING OR TO PORTRAY WITH COMPLETE
ACCURACY. THE MOST ACCURATE RECORDS OF THE MEETING ARE THE AUDIO RECORDING OF THE MEETING,
WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE BY SUBMITTING A PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST. RESPECTFULLY, MAX MORGAN
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1. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Member Pedro Campos, Danielle McNair, Doug Jimenez (virtual), Thomas Walsh (virtual),
Justin Chesney (virtual), and Committee Chair Lisa Mattis Town Council: Town Council Member Ruth Stanley
Staff: Culture, Arts & Special Events Manager Danita Dempsey, Town Manager Eric Heil, and Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle Absent: Town Council Member Lindsay Hardy and Committee Member Calyn Rieger
The meeting was called to order at 12:33 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
3. MINUTES
Committee Member Pedro Campos motioned to approve the minutes from February 16, 2023. Committee Chair Lisa Mattis
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
4. STAFF UPDATE
Peer Community Research
CASE Manager Dempsey provided background into the Peer Community Survey project that was started in late 2021. She
explained that the Town of Avon Intern began collecting information through Survey Monkey, but it did provide enough
clarity, so the Special Events team has done follow up interviews with several peer communities to get more in-depth
details.
One of the main questions posed was “what is your 2022 special events budget” and our research shows Special Event
Budgets across neighboring resort communities and where we are in comparison. What stood out the most is Beaver Creek
Resort Company and Town of Vail are leaps above us in budget. The challenge with this data is it is not apples to apples across the different communities due to how they fund events and their venues.
CASE Manager Dempsey then went into the marketing budget comparisons. She stated that this is also not apples to
apples and for example, Town of Frisco did not break out marketing specifically for events and that marketing for events at
Beaver Creek Resort Company grew significantly from previous years. When looking at the compared event budgets, the
budgets under $100K and that are near a “destination” resort area are more in line with Avon. She also explained that Town
of Avon marketing budget was flat 2022 to 2023.
Town Manager Heil stated what is challenging with the research is it is not linear and there is a mix of topics. He explained that the Town of Frisco shifted from being visitor oriented to community first, but when visitors do show up to their events, it
provides a great experience and gives them a “local vibe”. He believes that Avon is more community minded and is shifting
towards the mindset of Town of Frisco. He continued that there is consideration for events that we need to fill the Town and
fill the rooms, but he feels we have moved away from that as a sole objective. Council wants repeat visitors and natural
progression of people visiting and living here. Beaver Creek and Vail need to fill beds through their events. The question is
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which one do we model after? There is a lot I like about the Town of Frisco, but there isn’t one peer community that he could
choose from that directly mirrors Avon. The Town of Avon desires to add more signature events and there is interest in
adding a few larger 5,000-10,000 person events that Avon has become well known for.
CASE Manager Dempsey acknowledged that Salida has a lot of culture and arts programs that we should research further
but not a robust events program.
Town Manager Heil explained that the disconnect is with the 10-year vision, growing our successes, winter activations and
book ending summer. What he would suggest to the council is we take time to figure out what works in the winter. We have
done very little with culture and over the next two years we will work on bringing that to the forefront. He continued that
where he thinks council is hesitant and not quite ready for us to add events is due to the fact that we would also need to add
staff. That being said, one new staff person could help add to our art program and enhance the culture aspect while assisting with the events program. They have been reluctant about what we spend so the peer community research is to
show what we are up against in our peer communities. He said going on a weekend trip to another mountain community, he
expects to almost always have events happening and he believes Avon needs to offer something similar. There is only a
small window where we can grow into.
The Committee commented/inquired:
A. Who do we want to be?
B. Is there one community to benchmark against? C. Are we negotiating the budget?
D. Is the “its full we don’t want more people” timeline oriented?
E. Can we afford where we are if beds are full?
F. Are we the only venue in the mountains that can host 8-10,000 people?
G. Last year really brought up the level, the bar is being raised. I think the council sees that and recognizes that.
H. The numbers look very different when you pull Salute to the USA off our budget. Then our budget looks smaller
compared to other resort communities. I. I think what you are proposing to do makes a lot of sense, my perception is we are leading other communities.
J. It feels like we are doing some testing, what came about the opportunity that was presented for the ticketed event?
K. All the peer community’s data is going to be beneficial; I think the marketing piece is interesting. I would like to know
what kind of marketing they are doing and how Avon is marketing to our community.
L. What does Culture mean? Values, place, and character. Google says Culture is defined as systems, practices, and
behaviors. Do we have behaviors? Maybe the disconnect is behavior oriented because I do not believe it is not
systems or practices. M. What resonates with me is the word behavior. We could take a poll on what our community likes but what is our behavior and what does that look like in each season is more important. What behaviors do you do every week
instead of things we may just like but never actually do?
N. Avon has gone from an open range to an amazing place to be. However, there must be a plan and social media
must be part of that plan. We need to consider all aspects moving forward.
O. Create guardrails, to bring the CASE and council “cultures” together and have them overlap. We have a vision and
a mission; we have values below that and how we express those values are behavior.
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P. The budget must be tracked with the 10-year vision, our behaviors don’t match what we are doing and that means
that we are always going to fail, and CASE is always going to struggle.
Q. What is it that we are trying to pitch to council? I don’t fully understand where the disconnect is. R. It is frustrating that we go to a meeting, we do a lot of work on the vision, we are wanting to support CASE and that
we reversed course after we had our work session with council. How much is a factor of sentiment vs. budget?
S. The council work session in October was off in general. When we go to council, we need to bring it as our meeting.
T. There are concerns about neighborhoods around the park.
U. What you want is a strategic plan at the end of the process that tracks with a budget that stays flat or grows. We
need to get approval on the cadence on how we grow.
V. If our foundation is community first, then we should benchmark against that. W. If you had to pick three communities, what would you pick?
X. Pull out of the peer community research communities who share similar level of assets. For example, this town has
a lake, ski resort, I-70, etc. and show what the other communities’ assets are. Our assets are not the same
compared to any of our peer communities.
Y. I have a hard time not thinking about the past. We need to mention what we used to have and what we have now.
Z. Avon is not the same as any other community, it is hard to compare. Avon is not Vail, it is the bridge, it is completely different. We need to consider Avon from a different perspective, it is not a normal town and no one else has it. AA. Is the time now to bring in a $150,000 band, have it for free and then move to ticketed concert next year?
BB. What keeps locals here? The culture and healthy connection keep locals here.
CC. We need to present the value of events.
DD. In 2009 we had Fog Hat on a trailer, that is where we started. Put the wins and put the failures since then.
EE. I go back into not unpacking our failures because it is front of mind. It creates a fail-forward concept.
Town Manager Heil stated, yes, the budget needs to have a strategy in another way. We don’t want more people in July and
August. We want to be in a place where we can say yes to big events that are asking to come to Avon. Yes, we can afford where we are. They are sensitive to the community; they want to grow into it. What is reasonable with the expenditure,
money well spent, and it needs to have value. Lastly, what do we want to be, what is the character. How do we nurture and
support the areas that we are struggling with?
CASE Manager Dempsey said the plan for council is to pose the question of “do we stay where we are or do you want to
reach towards the 10-year vision”. The key elements in making that decision are budget, staffing and calendar. She
continued that Town Manager Heil and herself think we need to bump up against number of days we are activating and
number of events against other peer communities. That is the next step of the research, the thing to lead with. This will help us determine if Avon is in the game with our peers, or we are lagging or if we don’t invest, we will quickly lag behind.
We would like members of council to hear from CASE along with industry experts in April’s council work session. The best
outcome for us, no matter what, is direction. The restroom and infrastructure in the park are part of that direction.
CASE Manager Dempsey stated the ticketed events that were presented in September went to other venues. We have not
dived into why they did not choose us.
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Town Manager Heil said we have been getting really good responses in community surveys. Getting into intercept surveys
that are taken at our events is huge. He posed the question, what makes Avon special? We need to collect all that and put it
into a cultural understanding? Think about asking questions that might lead to where we should focus our efforts.
CASE Manager Dempsey said our purpose and our vision already create guardrails for CASE and council. It is the path to
that outcome that we are losing our way and explaining that to council. Dempsey explained that she thought the next steps
for the strategic plan are teasing out all the “extras”/tactics and putting them in appendices. For example, let’s get “art” into
the building code for new buildings. She stated, she believed that CASE and council align on the goal of community first.
Town Manager Heil continued the peer conversation saying Breckenridge Tourism Office has an art district along with other
communities. We have music events, and some council members feel like we are doing plenty. We have not had the
conversation about how we incorporate culture and arts into the strategic plan. I don’t feel like we have developed groundwork under culture like we have for music. We need to lay out and have a dialogue for the next two years to really
get an idea of where we are going.
Town Manager Heil said he sees the Council session differently, we threw some big new events at them, and they were
taken aback. Sometimes they just need some time to think and process as they don’t spend the time to really learn the
information. Something to be conscious of is that Avon is growing in every way, more people, hotels, housing, etc. The town
is growing so it should match up with our events growing and that is what the 10-year vision does. We all agree on the goals so when we propose something new, we need to make sure we loop back to the goals. We need to have CASE’s input, when we go to council, we need to have you put it in your own words that this makes sense.
Town Manager Heil declared, I wouldn’t pick a community to benchmark against because everyone has something different.
Salida has the art piece, Dillon has a turnkey facility, there is no comparison. He stated that he thinks in the report on the
work session, we should make a very short acknowledgement of where we have come from. He then said that he liked what
was said about homing in on why Avon is unique and taking pieces of each community to compare. The best way is to show
our assets, setting and why we are unique. He ended by stating we need to show the “flavor” of each peer community not
the exact details and show that the events are apart of who Avon is.
CASE Manager Dempsey exclaimed we are so close with third party producers wanting to have bigger names on Avon’s
stage. It seems we need to be willing to put some money at risk to get a producer comfortable committing to a ticketed
event. She believes an emotional attachment at the council level to the failures of ticketed events of the past. Council has
such a big job and what we do is perceived as the icing on the cake and the fun and they have bigger problems such as
housing to solve. She wonders if the work of CASE gets lost.
Town Manager Heil also acknowledges that some things have worked, and others did not. Once we found that out, we
refined our approach, and this is what we are doing. It is important to show who we are now and where we have been.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted by:
Chelsea Van Winkle
Special Events Coordinator
(970) 748-4001 mjauregui@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Council members FROM: Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk RE: Gift Reporting and Disclosure Ultimate Après Avon - VIP Tickets DATE: March 24, 2023
SUMMARY: The Town Code of Ethics requires disclosure of any gifts received which exceed $50 in value.
“Gifts” includes any present, or offer of future, individual gift, favor, loan, service or thing of value in excess
of $50.00 and such gift is offered due to such person’s status as a Town Officer then such Officer shall
report such gift and the estimated value to the Town Clerk. The Avon Municipal Code requires the Town
Clerk to disclose through a report any gifts offered to any Town Officer per Section 2.30.170 of the Town
Code of Ethics.
In accordance with §7, Article XXIX of the Colorado Constitution and Section 2.30.170, Chapter 2.30 Avon
Town Code of Ethics of the Avon Municipal Code, and any other applicable Avon Home Rule Charter
provision, ordinance or resolution adopted by the Town of Avon, I, Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
for Town of Avon, submit the following list of such gifts reported to be received by officers of the Town of
Avon:
Ultimate Après Avon - VIP Tickets - Saturday, April 1st 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Two (2) complimentary
tickets with a total value of $160. The VIP benefits include: (i) commemorative glass & full-size beer
and wine pours; (ii) private cicerone & sommelier pouring specialty beer, wine, and spirits; (iii) catered
appetizers, dinner, and dessert between 1:00-6:00 p.m.; and (iv) access to tented bars and buffet area.
Recipients – Councilors, CASE Committee Members, and Town Attorney Karl Hanlon.
Town Council is not required to take any action; however, any Town Council member may request Council
deliberation of a report gift to determine whether such gift constitutes a conflict of interest. Council
members who are the recipient of a gift shall not vote on whether such gift constitutes a conflict of interest
unless such gift is offered to Council as a whole.
Submitted to the Avon Town Council on March 24, 2023.
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
907-748-4072 cvanwinkle@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Council members FROM: Chelsea Van Winkle, Special Events Coordinator RE: Food Truck Program for 2023 DATE: April 4, 2023
SUMMARY: This report provides an update on the Food Truck Program which like last year, allows one (1) Food Truck located on Lake Street and allows SupCO to operate minimal concessions at Nottingham Beach beginning Friday, May 26, 2023, through September 4, 2023. This is submitted as a written report and no action by Council is requested.
BACKGROUND: In 2016 the Avon Town Council adopted limited authorization for food trucks and vendors and the Town Manager implemented administrative regulations and guidelines. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and related health and safety concerns, on May 26th, 2020, Avon Town Council approved and adopted an amendment to Resolution No. 20-17, provided as Attachment A. The amendment included revisions to (1) support opportunities for outdoor dining in open park areas and (2) support Avon based restaurant or food purveyor businesses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Sabor Mazatlán received a permit to operate June 30th - October 15th, 2020; and December 2nd – June 1st, 2021. However, operated on a very limited basis due to issues with staffing and/or equipment failure.
Furthermore, on March 8th 2022, Resolution No. 22-05, provided as Attachment B, was approved, and adopted by Avon Town Council. The amendment included revisions to (1) establish the location and maximum number of food trucks and (2) remove the restriction that such food trucks and vendors are operated by an existing restaurant or food purveyor business in Avon. Town Manager approved one (1) location on Lake Street (location A) for the Food Truck Program in 2022.
In 2022, three (3) food trucks applied for a Food Truck Permit, two (2) of which were not permitted (1) because the application was incomplete, and (2) they desired permanent location. El Sabor Mazatlán under the name of Los Patrones was the only applicant who submitted a complete application and was granted a Food Truck Permit on Lake Street in front of the Recreation Center. The permit granted access June 1st and due to warm and dry weather, was extended through October 15th, 2022. Los Patrones reported they had a successful summer and based on the Avon sales tax collected, Staff believes it was a successful program.
In addition to the one location on Lake Street, Staff received direction to allow SupCO to operate minimal concessions offering non-alcoholic beverages and pre-packaged snacks out of their space at Nottingham Beach.
Finally, Rocky Mountain Taco, which is not an Avon based restaurant or food purveyor, is the only operator with an active permit and is “grandfathered” in due to an established track record of success, and appeal. Staff has awarded them a permit to continue in their location through December of 2023.
ANALYSIS: Staff has not received any communication or feedback from Avon restaurants regarding the Food Truck Program. Additionally, Staff has received approximately seven (7) inquiries from food purveyors located in Eagle County, with interest in operating a food truck on Town owned property this summer. A list of the organizations who have inquired is provided below:
1. Flavor Stop (Amaya Laws): a food vendor at AvonLIVE! and Salute to the USA and desires a location one day a week in Avon.
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2. Joshua Dearing: an individual who contacted us to gather information as he investigates building/purchasing a food truck. 3. Mike Batz: an individual who contacted us to gather information for a family member investigating building/purchasing a food truck. 4. La Cocina De Mama (Oyuky Ruiz): representing Cowboy’s Kitchen in Minturn and desires a food truck location in Avon. 5. David Velazquez: an individual who contacted us to gather information about the requirements to have a food truck in Avon, ideally looking for a permanent location. 6. Volcano Sushi (Efrain Canales): an individual who contacted us and is in the process of applying for the 2023 Food Truck Program. 7. Los Patrones (Rafael Garcia): food truck vendor that was issued a Food Truck Permit in 2022 and is in the process of applying for the 2023 Food Truck Program.
Due to constraints related to the East Nottingham Park project delay, access to Old Town Hall parking lots, and sensitivities to Avon based restaurants, Staff will proceed without changes and permit one (1) food truck located on Lake Street and allow SupCO to continue offering minimal concessions.
Staff will make the application materials available and issue a press release announcing the Town is seeking food purveyors to participate in the Food Truck Program. Also, Staff will contact those individuals and/or organizations who have previously expressed interest in Avon’s Food Truck Program.
The press release will be sent, and application materials made available on Friday, April 14th. The press release and application materials are provided as Attachments C and D. Staff will provide a written report on May 9, 2023, updating Council on (1) the number of complete applications received and (2) who was awarded a Food Truck Permit.
Thank you, Chelsea
ATTACHMENT A - Resolution No. 20-17
ATTACHMENT B - Resolution No. 22-05
ATTACHMENT C – Application Materials
ATTACHMENT D – Food Truck Program Press Release
Attachment A
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Avon
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RESOLUTION 20-17
ESTABLISHING THE LOCATIONS AND
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOOD TRUCKS
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council has determined that allowing food trucks and food
vendors in locations near Harry A. Nottingham Park is a viable strategy to bring activity and
vibrancy and will provide for expanded small business opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds increased opportunities for outdoor dining in open
park areas will comply with health and safety concerns and public health order guidance related
to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 16-07, Allowing Food Trucks to
Operate on Rights -of -Way; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.080(b) of the Avon Municipal Code requires that the Avon Town
Council establish the location and maximum number of vendor permits by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council hereby finds, detennines and declares that this Resolution
will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. This Resolution No. 20-17 shall supersede and replace prior resolutions
concerning the location and maximum number of food trucks.
Section 2. Food trucks and vendors may be located on any right-of-way or Town property
west of the Avon Road right-of-way in accordance with regulations and guidance adopted by the
Town Manager provided such food trucks and vendors are operated by an existing restaurant or
food purveyor business in Avon. The maximum number of food trucks and vendors shall be
determined by the Town Manager taking into consideration community demands, conflicts with
events and construct, hours and days of operations, and public health and safety related to food
service and COVID-19 pandemic public health orders.
ADOPTED on May 26, 2020.
AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: Attest:
S rah S it Hymes, Ma or
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Brenda Torres, Town
Res 20-17 Establishing the Locations and Maximum Number of Food Trucks
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RESOLUTION 22- 05
ESTABLISHING THE LOCATIONS AND
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOOD TRUCKS
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council has determined that allowing food trucks and food
vendors in locations near Harry A. Nottingham Park is a viable strategy to bring activity and
vibrancy and will provide for expanded small business opportunity; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds increased opportunities for outdoor dining in open
park areas will comply with health and safety concerns and public health order guidance related
to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 16-07, Allowing Food Trucks to
Operate on Rights -of -Way; and
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.080(b) of the Avon Municipal Code requires that the Avon Town
Council establish the location and maximum number of vendor permits by resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution
will promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Avon community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. This Resolution No. 244-7-22-05 shall supersede and replace prior resolutions
concerning the location and maximum number of food trucks.
Section 2. Food trucks and vendors may be located on any right-of-way or Town property
west of the Avon Road right-of-way in accordance with regulations and guidance adopted by the
Town Manager_
fee'' pttrweyof business Aven. The maximum number of food trucks and vendors shall be
determined by the Town Manager taking into consideration community demands, conflicts with
events and construct, hours and days of operations, and public health and safety related to food
service and COVID-19 pandemic public health orders.
ADOPTED on March 8, 2022.
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BY:Attest: P/h/Lil rd:
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Res 22-05 Establishing the Locations and Maximum Number of Food Trucks
Attachment B
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TOWN OF AVON
FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM VENDOR PERMIT APPLICATION
1.NAME OF APPLICANT: ________________________________________________________
2.BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION: ____________________________________________________
3.ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
4.TELEPHONE NUMBER/EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
5.FOOD VENDOR BEGIN & END DATE: _________________________________________________
6.LOCATION PREFERENCE (PLEASE LIST FIRST CHOICE AFTER REFERRING TO ATTACHMENT A):
A.________________
B.________________
C.________________
7.STRUCTURE TYPE AND SIZE:
A.TRUCK: ________________
B.TRAILER: ________________
C.CART: __________________
D.TENT (NOT TO EXCEED 15’ OF FRONTAGE/LENGTH AND 10’ OF DEPTH): ________________
ATTACHMENT C
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8.ATTACH A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE FOOD AND/OR BEVERAGE OPTIONS YOU DESIRE TO SERVE.
9.PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER (PHO)COMPLIANCE PLAN – ATTACH A WRITTEN PLAN FOR HOW PHO WILL BE FOLLOWED
10.REFUSE PLAN –ATTACH A WRITTEN PLAN FOR CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND RECYCLING GENERATED BY THE
BUSINESS AND ITS PATRONS.
11.NON-DISCRIMINATORY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
BY CHECKING THIS BOX, YOU AGREE TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY INDIVIDUAL BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, OR DISABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOOD TRUCK
PERMIT.
12.FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM VENDOR REGULATIONS:
BY CHECKING THIS BOX, YOU AGREE TO THE TOWN OF AVON FOOD TRUCK PROGRAM VENDOR REGULATIONS PROVIDED
AND ATTACHED AS ATTACHMENT B.
13.DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE AN ACTIVE AVON BUSINESS LICENSE? IF YES, PLEASE LIST THE LICENSE
NUMBER: __________
14.FEES & LICENSE (INTERNAL USE ONLY)
FOOD TRUCK VENDOR PERMIT APPLICATION RECEIVED
SECURITY DEPOSIT RECEIVED
INSURANCE & INDEMNIFICATION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
AS OF THE FOLLOWING DATE: ____________________
________________________________ ____________________________ SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE
THE PERMIT APPLICATION IS APPROVED BY THE TOWN OF AVON AS NOTED BY THE SIGNATURE BELOW. THE APPLICANT MUST COMPLY WITH
ALL TOWN OF AVON APPLICABLE MUNICIPAL CODES AND TOWN OF AVON FOOD VENDOR REGULATIONS, ADOPTED ON MARCH 22, 2022.
_________________________________ ______________________________ TOWN OF AVON DATE
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B
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TOWN OF AVON
FOOD TRUCK VENDOR REGULATIONS
I.INTRODUCTION. The objective of Avon’s Food Truck Vendor program is to support smallbusiness opportunities, activity in Harry A. Nottingham Park (“Nottingham Park”), and to enhance thevisitor and resident experience. These regulations set forth criteria intended to promote high quality FoodTruck Vendor operations, maintenance, and design for operators under the Food Truck Vendor program.The Town of Avon (“Town”) reserves the right to amend these regulations from time to time as deemedappropriate by the Town. A Food Truck Vendor Permit does not grant access to vend during Townspecial events. All references to the Town Manager shall include the Town Manager’s designee.
II.FOOD TRUCK VENDORPERMIT, TERM & FEES. A Food Truck Vendor Permit may be issued tobusinesses (“Vendor”) who will offer creative, imaginative, and unique food items that are compatible withthe ambience of the available vending sites and will also enhance the experience of residents and visitors.Permits will be awarded to qualifying applicants subject to availability of appropriate locations and times.
A.Permit Description: Each Food Vendor Permit will identify the food and/or beverage genre andmenu items the Vendor is permitted to sell. The Town will endeavor to limit the number ofvendors which carry the same or similar types of food and/or beverage to offer distinct anddiverse menu items.
B.Term of Permit: If selected for placement and operation of a Food Truck Vendor location, theTown shall provide a Food Truck Vendor Permit to the owner of the based business whichdelineates all the terms and conditions of the Food Truck Vendor Permit. Initial permits will beactive May 27 through September 30, 2022, at which time Food Truck Vendor operations shallcease.
C.Fee: A one hundred seventy-five-dollar ($175.00) fee is applied and due prior to issuance of aFood Truck Vendor Permit. PLEASE NOTE that a Food Truck Vendor Permit fee does not includethe Town Business Licenses fee.
D.Security Deposit: The selected Vendor shall be required to deposit with the Town the sum ofFive Hundred Dollars ($500.00) as a security deposit. The deposit may be used to paydelinquent Food Truck Vendor Permit Fees or for damage to public property attributable to theactivity of the Vendor. The deposit will be refunded, minus any attributable costs, at the end of thePermit term or applied towards the next Permit Term.
III.PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER COMPLIANCE PLAN. Applicants must submit a written plan detailinghow they will implement the applicable guidance under the most current Eagle County Public Health Orderconcerning the coronavirus pandemic (“PHO Compliance Plan”). A PHO Compliance Plan should includeboth cleaning protocols for employees and protocols for customers.
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IV. PERMIT AREA & REFUSE PLAN
A. Permit Area: The Town Manager is authorized to identify Food Truck Vendor locations (“Permit Areas”) near Nottingham Park, including but not limited to the sites mapped on Exhibit A. Food Truck Vendors must be delivered to the Permit Area at the start of the business day and removed from the Permit Area at the close of the business day, unless Permitted otherwise. Vendor’s vehicles and/or tents placed and/or parked in a marked parking space must fit within the width and the length of the marked parking space. Vendors shall not have any exclusive right to any location on Town property. The Town reserves the right to relocate designated Permit Areas on a permanent or temporary basis as needed.
B. Sales Area: The sale of food shall only take place from within the Food Truck Vendor truck/tent/trailer. Furnishings or fixtures shall not be installed in such a manner as to become permanently affixed to or a part of the Permit Area.
C. Transporting Responsibility: Responsibility for transporting Food Truck Vendor trucks/tents/trailers to and from the Permit Area shall be the sole responsibility and at the sole cost of the Vendor.
D. Refuse Plan: The Vendor shall maintain both the Permit Area, the immediate area surrounding the Permit Area and the display apparatus in a neat, clean and hazard-free condition. Applicants must provide a written plan for disposal of trash and recycling generated by the business.
V. DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION. The Food Truck Program requires the Vendor maintain regular and consistent operating hours. The Town will work with the selected Vendor to determine a reasonable Food Truck Vendor business schedule.
VI. ADMINISTRATION
A. Permits and Licenses: Selected Vendors shall obtain all required permits or licenses from all applicable governmental entities before a Food Truck Vendor Permit is issued, including but not limited to a State of Colorado sales tax license, a Town sales tax license, Town vendor business license. In addition, a State of Colorado Food Service License and an Eagle County Retail Food License for Temporary or Vending from the Eagle County Environmental Health Department must be obtained. Should Vendor already hold a Town sales tax license, Vendor must be current with any Town sales taxes due prior to the issuance of a Food Truck Vendor Permit.
B. Display: The Vendor shall prominently display all required permits and licenses on the vending apparatus or, if no such apparatus is used, shall make such permits available upon reasonable request by any member of the public or official of the Town.
C. Compliance: The Vendor is responsible for compliance with the Town Food Truck Vendor Permit and Food Truck Vendor Regulations.
D. Operator: No person shall operate the Food Truck Vendor structure except the Vendor and designated employees.
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VII. FOOD VENDOR DEFINITION & STRUCTURES
A. Vendor: Avon Municipal Codes 5.04.020 defines a as “Vendor means any person who sells or attempts to sell, or offers to the public, any services, goods, wares or merchandise including, but not limited to food or beverage, from any outdoor location from a or stationary cart, table, or vehicle regardless of whether a fee is charged for such goods or services.”
B. Truck: A food truck is a food establishment in a motor vehicle licensed to operate by a department of motor vehicles and designed to create a single vehicle exposure. The Vendor will be responsible at its sole cost for the design, purchase and maintenance of a high quality and attractive food truck and all equipment necessary to deliver the products and services in a clean, attractive, and safe manner.
C. Trailer: A food trailer is any vehicle without motive power that is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle, specifically designed or used for food and/or beverage vending operations; and is a typically kitchen plus a vehicle.
D. Cart: A food cart is any vehicle without motive power or conveyance that is designed to be pushed or pulled by human or animal, specifically designed or used for food and/ or beverage vending operations; and is typically a kitchen plus a vehicle.
E. Tent: A portable and temporary structure made of cloth or canvas supported by one or more poles stretched tight with cords or loops and attached to weights or stakes in the ground.
All vendor structures must be approved by the Town prior to the commencement of operation at any locations within the Town. Any proposed modifications to the vendor structure specification must be reviewed and approved in writing by Town Manager.
VIII. VENDOR MAINTENANCE STANDARDS & OPERATION
A. Vendor is responsible for all Food Truck Vendor structure maintenance. The Food Truck Vendor structure must be clean, sanitary and in good working condition always to the satisfaction of the Town in its sole discretion.
B. The area around the Food Truck Vendor must be kept clean and free of trash. The Vendor must apply materials under the Food Truck Vendor structure (e.g., plastic sheet, cardboard, etc.) in order to prevent oil or other harmful substances from contacting Town right-of-way. If the Food Vendor causes damage to the area surrounding, the Vendor will be responsible for cleaning and finding a solution to prevent future damage. Applicants must provide a written plan for disposal of trash and recycling generated by the business and its patrons.
C. All merchandise must be displayed on or within the Food Truck Vendor structure. Vendor is responsible for ensuring displays standards are maintained.
D. Acoustic and/or amplified sound, including music, is regulated by Town codes which must always be adhered to.
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E. Vendor using heaters (pre-approved by the Town and the Fire Marshall) during cold weather shall have a fire extinguisher on or in the Food Vendor structure and shall set-up and operate the heater in safe manner.
F. Vendor may not use electrical generator without prior permission by Town. Use of Town electricity or electrical connection is by permission only in the Town’s sole discretion and may be subject to charge by the Town.
In accordance with the Food Truck Vendor Permit, violations of rules and regulations set forth in these regulations may result in the revocation of the Food Truck Vendor Permit.
IX. STORAGE. The Town provides no on-site or off-site storage area for Food Truck Vendors. Food Truck Vendor Permit holders are not permitted to store any equipment, supplies or merchandise on Town property.
X. MERCHANDISING GUIDELINES. Vendors are required to adhere to the following merchandising guidelines when creating Food Truck Vendor displays:
A. Display of merchandise shall be professionally designed and executed.
B. All displayed merchandise shall be visibly priced.
C. All fixtures, fabric, signage, chairs, and other decorations shall be maintained in good condition throughout the operation.
D. Merchandise shall always be stored inside the Food Truck Vendor structure or presented on approved display fixtures. No stored boxes, bags, or cloths are to be visible to the public.
E. Merchandise shall be of reputable quality and in good condition.
F. Food Truck Vendor structure should always be fully stocked with merchandise during business hours.
G. Merchandise shall be presented in approved display units.
H. Daily preparation of merchandise and display shall not create a visual nuisance to the public and surrounding businesses.
I. The sale of counterfeit merchandise is not permitted. Counterfeit products refer to items that are either imitations of genuine products or items made without permission of a trademark owner.
VII. SIGNAGE. Vendor is responsible for investing in a high-quality sign(s) identifying the name of the business.
A. Business identification sign must be located on or near the Food Truck Vendor structure.
B. Business identification sign must be produced by a professional sign company.
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C. Signs shall be produced to professional standards and shall be approved in writing by the Town Manager or designee prior to placement on the Food Truck Vendor structure.
D. Price signs and items description shall be preprinted and mounted on approved material.
VIII. STAFFING. To guarantee Food Truck Vendor patrons excellent service, the following staffing standards are required of all Vendors:
A. All Vendor employees shall always be neat and clean and shall wear some distinctive article of apparel that identifies them as Vendor employees.
B. Vendor employees shall be courteous to all guests and patrons.
C. Vendor employees shall not while on duty use improper language, behave in a boisterous manner, emit any unduly loud or unreasonable noise, engage in any horseplay, or unbecoming or otherwise illegal or objectionable conduct or activities at an approved Permit Area.
D. Vendor shall supervise the conduct of their employees.
E. Vendor shall insure that their employees understand and comply with the Town of Avon Food Vendor Regulations and special memos.
F. Vendor and staff shall be familiar with restroom locations, ATMs and special events on Harry A. Nottingham Park’s event calendar.
G. Should staff problems arise, Vendor shall be available in case of emergencies. If problem is not resolved, the Town may exercise its discretion including closing or securing of Food Vendor or require replacement of employee by the Vendor.
XII. INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE. Vendor shall procure and maintain at Vendor’s own expense for the duration of the Food Truck Vendor Permit, the following insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the possession, occupancy, operation and use of the Food Truck Vendor Permit Area by Vendor, Vendor’s agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
• Comprehensive/Commercial General Liability of not less than $1,000,000 per person and $2,000,000 per incident.
• Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability.
• Property insurance against all of risks of loss to personal property at full replacement cost.
Insurance policies shall name the Town of Avon, its officers, employees and agents as additional insureds and shall provide that the insurance is primary, and that no other insurance maintained by the Town will be called upon to contribute to a loss covered by the policy. The policy shall further provide written notice to
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the Town prior to cancellation or material change. Evidence of such insurance is required prior to the issuance of the Food Vendor Permit.
XIII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Vendor in performance of the Food Vendor Permit will be acting in a wholly independent capacity and not as an agent, employee, partner, or joint venture of the Town.
XIV. NON-DISCRIMINATORY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. The Food Vendor Permit will contain a Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity provision that the Food Vendor shall not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in connection with the Permit.
XV. REVOCATION OF FOOD TRUCK VENDOR PERMIT
A. Vendor will be in violation of the Town of Avon Food Truck Vendor Regulations if any of the following occurs:
1. Failure to comply with any condition of the Food Truck Vendor Permit.
2. Opening late or closing early or failing to open the Food Truck Vendor (without written authorization by the Town).
3. Violation of Town sound regulations.
4. Leaving Food Truck Vendor unattended.
5. Allowing anyone other than a paid member of the Food Truck Vendor owner’s staff to attend or operate Food Vendor.
6. Changing the approved Food Vendor structure design or products approved for sale without prior Town approval.
7. Moving Food Truck Vendor structure in a rapid or unsafe manner. Any accidents with pedestrians or damage to property shall be reported immediately to the Avon Police Department.
8. Failure to keep Food Truck Vendor and space around Food Truck Vendor in a clean and sanitary condition.
9. Failure to comply with any requirements of the Food Truck Vendor Permit or putting the health, safety and welfare of the public at risk.
10. Using electrical generator or Town electricity without prior permission by Town.
11. Failure to comply with Avon Municipal Code Section 5.04.080 Vendor Regulations.
B. Upon receipt of any evidence of violation of the Food Truck Vendor Permit or Town of Avon Food Truck Vendor Regulations, the Town Manager may submit a written demand for compliance to the
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Food Truck Vendor Permit holder, may summarily suspend the Food Truck Vendor Permit and/or may schedule a hearing for consideration of revocation. Prior to revoking a Food Truck Vendor Permit, the Town Manager shall provide at least three (3) days prior written notice to the Food Truck Vendor of the date and time of hearing and such notice shall describe the violations of the Food Truck Vendor Permit. An action to revoke a Food Truck Vendor Permit shall be in writing.
These Food Vendor Regulations are adopted on March 22, 2022, by the Town Manager in accordance with Avon Municipal Code Section 5.04.080(e).
For Immediate Release | April 14, 2023
Town of Avon is Seeking Food Purveyors to Participate in the 2023 Food Truck Program
Avon, CO – The Town of Avon is seeking restaurants and food purveyors to apply to participate in the 2023 Food Truck Program. The Food Truck Program allows for one food truck to operate this summer near Harry A. Nottingham Park located on Lake Street in Avon from May 26th, 2023, through September 4th, 2023.
The objective of Avon’s Food Truck Program is to support small business opportunities, provide more activity in Harry A. Nottingham Park, and to enhance the visitor and resident experience. The program is intended to promote highquality food truck vendor operations, maintenance, and design for operators under the Food Truck Program.
“We are looking for food purveyors or restaurants who offer creative, imaginative, and unique food items that are compatible with the ambience of the Town of Avon,” said Chelsea Van Winkle, Special Event Coordinator with the Town of Avon. “In 2022 we had one food truck that was a part of our program and this summer, we hope to have numerous food trucks in the location throughout the week to enrich the experience of residents and visitors,” stated Van Winkle.
Food purveyors wishing to apply for Avon’s Food Truck Program can contact Chelsea Van Winkle at cvanwinkle@avon.org to receive the application and guidelines.
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Town of Avon 2023 Department Goals
This document presents specific goals to be completed, or substantially completed, during 2023. The goals are identified by town departments and/or divisions.
Quarterly updates will be provided by department directors and managers.
Town Council will have an opportunity to review the information and provide direction on any revisions, deletions, or changes in priority.
The goals provide a foundation for organizing and scheduling Staff work as well as scheduling reports, work session and action items for Council meeting.
The list is not comprehensive in nature and there will be ample opportunity to review and discuss other high-level priorities set by Town Council, including but not limited to housing, water, childcare, climate action, US Post Office and railroad monitoring. 2023 Department Goals General Government
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
COMMUNICATION & MARKETING 1. Create a ‘State of the Town’ Presentation: Avon will create a “State of the Town” presentation (either in brochure or video format) that will review highlights from 2022 and provide an overview and outlook for significant projects in 2023. Nearly all video is complete and High Five Media is in the editing process. We expect the video to be live by Monday May 1st.
2. Create & Conduct a Neighborhood Survey: A Wildridge Neighborhood survey was conducted in 2020, a town wide Community Survey was conducted in 2021. A business survey was conducted in 2022. In 2023 we plan to focus on another neighborhood survey to solicit input on Town services and pending policy questions. Staff is working with the Town Manager to select a neighborhood and will develop survey questions and a timeline for a target launch date of September 1st.
3. Research Community Engagement Platforms: Council approved the “Bang the Table” Community Engagement Platform in fall of 2020. Town staff has made the decision to transition Engage Avon content back to the Town of Avon municipal website at the end of 2021 due to the lack of community engagement and platform difficulties/limitations. In 2023, staff will research different platforms with a focus on ease of registration and formatting flexibility and explore designing our own platform. Staff has met internally to review criteria most important for this project and Liz is scheduling demo meetings with three different companies to explore their products and offerings further.
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CULTURE, ARTS & EVENTS 4. Expand the Art Around Avon Program: Avon launched the “Art Around Avon” program in June 2021. Staff contracted with 7 artists to create 9 outdoor art works that are displayed in various locations in Avon for a year and then would be replaced each year with new artwork. Staff plans to continue the program and expand it by up to 26 pieces by the end of 2023 which will be on display for a two-year period; through May of 2025. This project is on track. Two Call for Artists were launched in January, one for RAB4 in particular and one for the Art Around Avon program. Staff is working with the jury panel to review applications and make final selections. The launch date for the 2023-2025 program is early June. Jury panel juried works on April 4th reviewing 32 qualified applications. Second round of jurying is taking place April 5th through 11th.
5. Fine tune Heart & Soul Festival: Using data collected during the 2022 soft launch, continue to develop, and fine tune festival elements such as talent, venue design, activation elements and marketing/promotions elements and tactics. Further develop the 2024 Heart & Soul Festival budget encompassing all elements needed to produce a successful single-day ticketed festival. This project is on hold until further notice and was taken out of the proposed 2023 budget.
6. Plan the rollout of “Best of the West” event in 2024: Develop branding elements in 2023 to begin creating the “buzz” in early 2024 in support a full event launch in June of 2024. This project is on hold until further notice and branding for 2024 was taken out of the proposed 2023 budget.
7. Add Eagle County Battle of the Bands: Low key event on the Friday of the week-end we plan for Best of West in 2024. This project is on track. Staff did a Call for all Eagle County bands in March and applications are due this week. A jury composed of Staff will review the submissions and make a selection of 4 bands to battle on Wednesday June 14. Battle of the Bands submission closed on April 5th and applicants will be reviewed April 7th to identify the four bands selected to play AvonLIVE! on June 14th.
SUSTAINABILITY 8. Conduct Education Outreach for Recycling Ordinance: Council is discussing Ordinance 22-13, a Town-wide recycling ordinance with a scheduled effective date of November 1, 2023. Staff will develop a contact list for HOAs and businesses, determine existing practices, organize open house meetings with the building managers and business owners, and identify opportunities for education to help with recycling for these properties. This project is on track. Staff is composing a list for HOAs and businesses and fielding questions as they come up. Staff started an education campaign, “Recycle Together”, with weekly ‘Trash Talk Thursday’ Videos on the Town’s Facebook page where staff addresses questions from community members. Further education and outreach are scheduled for April through October and staff expects to provide a further update on progress at the end of Q2.
9. Building Energy Benchmarking: Colorado is the 2nd State to implement building benchmarking (HB21-1286) of buildings above 50,000 square feet, and cities like Fort Collins and Aspen have enacted their own ordinances to benchmark smaller buildings. Avon plans to continue to research and monitor the different building benchmarking programs, develop strategies to encourage beneficial electrification and plan for an ordinance in 2023. Staff is monitoring HB21-1286 while
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focusing on (1) benchmarking Town of Avon municipal buildings and (2) researching potential electrification programs for The Aspens mobile home community. A written report on “Energy Use for Town” is scheduled for Council review on April 11, 2023.
10. Sustainability Education: With the overarching goal of “raising climate awareness and agency” for all Avon residents and visitors, Avon plans to develop a Sustainability Education system that comprises of climate action training, coaching, social media series, multimedia content, public signs, workshops, and a “climate and food” cookbook. The education program takes a humanistic approach to sustainability and places human behavior change at its core. This project is on track, the focus of the education in Q1 has been the recycling ordinance requirements effective on November 1, 2023. There have been several changes made to the town’s website pages, one of which is to highlight “Sustainability” as its own on the department webpage.
11. Avon Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory: Avon is working with ICLEI USA (Local Governments for Sustainability) to construct Town of Avon’s GHG Inventory. A GHG inventory identifies the emission drivers, enables climate action, mitigation and adaptation planning according to Avon’s unique profile, and helps monitoring strategies efficiency at the community-wide scales. Staff plans to present the Avon GHG Inventory in Q2 2023. Staff requested three different bids to conduct Avon’s GHG inventory and selected ICLEI as the vendor to conduct this work. An agreement was signed in early April and 2 inventories are contracted. One baseline inventory for 2019, to commence on May 1 and be ready by July 3 and one current inventory for 2022, to begin once 2022 data is available and be ready no later than December 31. Staff plans to present Avon’s 2019 GHG inventory in Q3 2023.
12. Vehicle Idling Prevention Education: In October 2021 Council discussed vehicle idling prevention and tasked staff to ensure Town employees set the example for the rest of the public. In addition, Council directed staff to action on an educational and awareness campaign that promotes self-enforcement of the State Idling laws. Staff adopted an internal Idling Policy as requested by Council. Staff will prepare materials for education and gather examples of Idling regulations from other jurisdictions. Staff created and launched a 10-week long Idling education and awareness campaign on the Town’s Facebook page. The content will be reused in 2023. Staff will contact local businesses to request permission to install anti-idling signs in front of parking spots that often experience idling.
13. Research Local Composting Infrastructure & Feasibility: Avon Council and Eagle County’s Climate Action Plan places a high priority on organic waste diversion, yet composting service is only available through a private operation in Eagle County. In order to reach equitable, easy and public access to composting services, Avon plans to research the feasibility of developing local infrastructure for composting. Staff is researching options and met with the Town of Vail’s Sustainability Team to discuss a potential partnership in offering composting regionally. Staff is seeking grant opportunities for this type of programming and will provide a further update on progress at the end of Q2.
TOWN CLERK 14. Records Management & Retention: The purpose of the Records Retention program is to systematically eliminate the accumulation of valueless records in order to improve the ability to
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manage important information, faster locate records, manage legal liability, and reduce staff and space costs associated with storage. In 2023 staff will review the existing data folder structures within the network shares and Laserfiche to ensure that they are optimized. The Town Clerk’s Office has reviewed the folder structures in Laserfiche and is working on a plan to make improvements. Miguel will be attending the Laserfiche conference at the end of May and look for a local Laserfiche consultant that can help with some of the folder structure to make improvements to the archive process.
15. Implement electronic signature system using DocuSign: Staff started using DocuSign in 2022 to reduce paper and save time. It creates a more efficient and faster flow for approved documents in need of signatures, such as contracts and agreements, ordinances, and resolutions. As a next step, staff will research the flow into Laserfiche for records retention. Miguel will be attending the Laserfiche conference at the end of May and find out if an automatic workflow from DocuSign into Laserfiche is an option. Staff expects to have more information at the end of Q2.
16. Research Feasibility of Agenda Management Software and Workflow for packets: Preparing Council agendas and materials is currently a very manual and unautomated process. The Town Clerk’s Office will research and explore tools to automate and manage meeting agendas, packets and minutes including ‘The Town Clerk’s Office CivicPlus' Agenda Management Software (CivicClerk) and others. More information about features and prices will be presented to Council for consideration. The Town Clerk’s Office has attended demo meetings with three different companies to explore their agenda management products and offerings. A further demo with more Town Staff is scheduled for April 10. Staff expects to have more information at the end of Q2.
ADMINISTRATION 17. Conduct Long Range Avon Vision Process to Replace Former Strategic Plan: A vision document will be created that describes how the Avon community desires to see Avon in 10 to 20 years along with strategic policies to achieve this vision. A strategic plan for Special Events will be presented to the Council on April 25 as well as a long-range housing plan. The overall long-range vision process is targeted for the June 20 Council retreat and potential agenda topics will be discussed in the near future.
18. Conduct Elected Officials Leadership Training: Explore leadership training options for elected officials that focus on effective governance, strategic planning, and new approaches to leadership in local government. The February 21 Council Retreat focused on Elected Officials Leadership; the Training was hosted by NWCCOG Executive Director Jon Stavney. Topics explored were about “roles and responsibilities, meeting protocols, relationships” and offered a chance for discussion amongst officials. The meeting presented a great platform for onboarding new officials as well.
19. Establish Program for Peer Resort Community Visits: Establish a program for peer resort community visits that create opportunities to build relationships, share ideas about best municipal
practices and topics of mutual interest, such as housing, economic development, as well as events
and cultural programs. Visits will encourage a platform that showcases the resort community assets
that are offered to their residents and guests. The Town Council, CASE members and Town Staff
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have been offered the opportunity to attend the Colorado Creative Industries Summit in Crested Butte, June 1-2. This event is a great opportunity to connect with Colorado peer communities and industry specific professionals (speakers, community leaders, entrepreneurs.) and represents a first step in establishing a peer resort visit. Staff will
continue to explore other opportunities but have currently shifted some focus on other
priorities during Q1.
FINANCE
1. Train Deputy Finance Director / Implement Succession Plan: Based on the pending retirement of
the Finance Director, a Deputy Finance Director position has been added to the 2023 budget and
training and succession planning will take place as soon as the new position is filled. The new Finance Director, Paul Redmond, begins on April 10. There will be an introduction of Mr. Redmond at the April 11 council meeting.
2. Cross-train staff on Tyler Incode software processes (payroll, accounts payable, cash receipting, etc.): Now that Finance is fully staffed, cross-training among the staff is a priority. The areas of focus are payroll administration and preparation, accounts payable and purchasing, and cash receipting and MuniRevs. The Finance team has been cross training on a number of functions and services they provide. Unfortunately, our most recent AP hire was no longer able to take the position, so finance hopes to hire our second candidate or open the application process again. Once fully staffed, the finance department will continue to cross-train amongst employees. 3. Tyler Software Training: Continue to collaborate with other Departments to establish best practice use of Incode: Finance Department staff will continue to hold training sessions with users of the Incode software to ensure that they are adequately trained on the software and on Town procedures. Finance has trained many new hires and existing hires on learning and adapting to the new ERP system. Joel created a power point for an AP refresher on the intranet and Executime how-to documents are also saved there. 4. Implementation of Town-wide Executime timekeeping software (continuation from 2022): Due to delays in receiving new time clocks, implementation of the a new Tyler Executime timekeeping system will carry over into 2023. The new system ties directly into the Incode ERP and will eliminate many of the issues that users have had with our old Kronos system that was complicated, unintuitive and cumbersome. The first pilot group for Executime took place the last week of March, our second pilot group begins at the end of this week (April 9th) with the Recreation Department, and we are on track to go live before the end of April. 5. Financial Strategic Plan: Develop a 10-year financial plan: Develop a 10-year financial plan
that would provide estimates for future growth in both revenues and expenditures allowing
for an estimate of fund balance in future years. We have begun to obtain examples of long-range financial plans from other governmental entities in order to develop an outline of the
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structure of this plan. Work on this plan will begin in Q3 in conjunction with the annual budget process. 6. Asset Management Plan: Develop an asset management plan that would inform budget
planning as to what major assets require improvements with estimated costs. Funds have
been budgeted to hire a consultant to develop this plan. This project should start in Q3 after the financial audit is complete.
7. Village at Avon: Participation with management team to better understand growth
opportunities and financial implications in the Village (at Avon). The Town Manager has
discussed with Rick MacCutcheon about the possibility of entering into a professional services agreement with the Town to review the Village at Avon settlement agreement and
update the status of various financial aspects of the agreement.
8. Firewall refresh and Guest Wi-Fi Security Configuration for Special Events: Replace existing network firewall and configure Wi Fi to allow for use by vendors and producers for special events without impacting secure Town government network use and guest wireless use. Completed in April 2023. 9. Audit of cell phone, telephony and internet circuits: Contract with a firm that specializes in reviews of telephony and internet billing on a contingency basis to audit the Town’s invoices to determine that we are not overpaying for services or taxes that are not necessary. A company that specializes in these types of audits has been contacted. We are awaiting the hiring of an accountant to replace Michelle Lake who was going to be the lead on this project. As soon as we hire someone and treain them in Tyler, we will begin the project. 10. Implement Broadband improvements as directed by Council: The Town Council reviewed several presentations in 2022 and has guided staff to continue to explore costs vs. benefits of joining Project Thor as well as evaluate other regional and/or private sector means for making broadband improvements. Still waiting for direction from Town Council to proceed with this goal.
HUMAN RESOURCES
1. Implement standardized public service training for all employees: Research, develop and execute a Town of Avon public service training that will offer standardized and exceptional customer service engagement with the public. Customer service training topics were identified, training dates have been secured, and a title for the Town’s training program was submitted and voted on by the employees; “Committed to Community”. Customer service trainings will be offered the last week of April and first week of May.
2. Enhance “New Employee” Onboarding & Orientation Program: Formalize and enhance the onboarding and orientation program and process to welcome new employees to the Town with department and employee introduction, a review of Town culture, and a tour of the Town campus.
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Discussions are taking place about on boarding enhancements and implementation will occur 2nd quarter.
3. Implement Quarterly Townwide Safety Training Program: To regularly offer safety training that will increase employee awareness and understanding of workplace hazards and risk, reduce safety incidents and injuries, and reduce risk costs to the Town, both in-person and online. Safety training courses required by CIRSA, the Town’s property and liability insurer, and Pinnacol, the Town’s workers’ compensation carrier, have been identified for the year. Trainings are assigned to staff monthly and safety “Tool Talks”, one-page refresher topics are emailed bi-weekly. Completed in February 2023.
4. Complete Implementation of Human Resources Information System (HRIS): Complete the implementation of HRIS (BambooHR), (data entry) with an emphasis on the software training that helps employee and manager utilization of the recruiting and hiring, employee self-service (ESS), and performance review modules. Work will resume on this project the 2nd week of April, working with HR staff to finalize forms, job descriptions, and create workflows for the complete Employee Life Cycle.
5. Update Drug & Alcohol Policy: Update the Town’s Drug and Alcohol Policy to identify federal changes and establish compliance with the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Work on drafting updates to the policy will occur 2nd quarter for Town Manager and Town Attorney final approval.
6. Review Employee Health Insurance Costs: Collaboration between Human Resources and Finance to outline costs benefit comparison of self-insured and fully insured plans. Develop a comparison of health benefit plans from peer communities. Some research and data collection from peers comparing self-funded plans against fully insured plans has been completed. Currently gathering articles indicating national trends in the insurance industry.
7. Implement on-site Spanish language conversation classes: Offer conversational Spanish classes to employees. Reassigned to General Government staff who has reached out to schools for Spanish teachers; applications and resumes are being reviewed.
8. Support expanded leadership training: Evaluate various leadership training opportunities to offer employees townwide. All directors, managers, and supervisors identified by HR and the Town Manager have been contacted regarding the ICMA Professional Development Academy (PDA) Leadership training with several signed up for sessions throughout the year. Additional training topics have been identified and am working on finding trainers. A spring leadership training opportunity is being planned for directors, managers, and supervisors which will include facilitation for discussion on some of the ICMA leadership concepts.
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Community Development
1. East Avon Preserve – Facilitate due diligence process for exploring a housing project accessed off Wagon Trail Road. The project will include coordination with Traer Creek and their potential road extension to Planning Area I. Preliminary design work for a road connection from Wagon Trail Road was completed in late 2022. After further exploration of water availability based on elevation, no water will be available without the construction of a water tank facility. The adjacent Planning Area J developable area also will rely on a water tank. 2. Sun Road Redevelopment Plan – Develop long range sub area plan for redevelopment of four properties and Sun Road. After initial discussions with the PZC, a draft RFQ was produced. This will go out in April, with intentions to have a team under contract in Q2. This has been combined with the East Avon District Plan process. 3. Streamline Contractor Licensing – Currently contractors are required to obtain a separate Business License and Contractor Licensing (and Sales Tax for materials). The process can be cumbersome and confusing for contractors. This will be coordinated with Code Amendments (Item 4 below). 4. Code Amendments – Complete by-annual comprehensive code amendment for Title 7-Development Code. Amendments will include sign code and lighting ordinance updates, in addition to several other “clean up” items. Amendment topics were discussed in detail with PZC at their February 22, 2023 meeting. The redline process is underway and should be introduced to PZC in a public hearing Q2. The amendments will be brought to the Town Council for consideration with an Ordinance. 5. Downtown Development Authority – Present authority concept and potential Development Authority boundaries for Avon. This includes outside consultant services and public outreach. Community Development has been actively assisting in the research and preparation of information for a DDA formation. Mapping, property information, blight study information, and potential voter information has progressed. Meetings with PZC will occur in Q2. 6. 3-Mile Planning – Complete adoption process for 3-mile plan. No Progress. 7. East Avon District Plan – Update and revamp the East Town Center District Plan. This plan was adopted in 2007 and is ripe for new design concepts and a streamlined formatting for future updates. This project will include outside services and public outreach. After initial discussions with the PZC, a draft RFQ was produced. This will go out in April, with intentions to have a team under
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contract in Q2. This has been combined with the Sun Road Redevelopment Plan RFQ for efficiency. 8. Digitize all Microfiche Records – Secure scanned copies of all remaining microfiche land and PZC records. Digitally tag and organize all files in record retention software. A third-party vendor was identified, and is now under contract to complete the scanning process. The digitized documents should be returned by July 1. Community Development will then determine best practices to import, sort, and catalogue all digital data into our Laserfiche records repository for easy access in the future. 9. Town Properties Design Palette – Develop Design Palette for all public improvements, including signage, refuse containers, etc. Staff has been working with a Design Professional to get under contract to assemble the design palette.. 10. La Zona Project: Collaborate with Recreation, Public Works, Engineering, and consultant team to finalize recreation center expansion options, old fire station property, and Main Street Mall extension to Harry A. Nottingham Park. Community Development has been working closely with Recreation Department Staff and the design teams to develop recreation center expansion concepts, 251 Benchmark options, and completion of the Main St Mall. The La Zona Design Concepts kicked off in January with public meetings with the CASE and Health and Recreation Committees. A public survey was developed in January and distributed in February to obtain community feedback on initial design concepts. Staff presented this topic, including the survey results, to the Planning and Zoning Commission in March and April. A Work Session on the La Zona Design Concepts is scheduled for the April 11 Town Council meeting.
11. Early Childhood Education, Planning Area E, Village (at Avon): Coordinate review of site plan and architectural designs for an early childhood education facility on Planning Area E, Village (at Avon) in partnership with Vail Valley Foundation and assist with identification of other details to be determined for this project, including but not limited to terms of long term leasing, partnership financial contributions, operations and accessibility. Project due diligence is underway, including title review and a design team was selected. Stakeholders have been meeting regularly, with another set of initial concept plans scheduled for review on May 2.
12. Retail Marijuana Regulations: Prepare and present retail marijuana regulations to consider potential locations and other license requirements and limitations for retail marijuana businesses. No Progress. 13. Update Dark Sky Regulations: Research and propose updates to the Town of Avon’s Dark Sky Regulations to address interior lighting which may contribute to light pollution. This is being incorporated into the Development Code Amendments identified above (Item 4).
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2023 Department Goals Recreation
RECREATION
1. La Zona/Recreation Expansion: Collaborate with Community Development and consultants to launch vision and public engagement process for opportunities related to recreation expansions and uses of old firehouse building property. Recreation Department Staff have been working diligently with the design team from Barker Rinker Seacat (BRS) Architecture to develop recreation center expansion concepts. The La Zona Design Concepts kicked off in January with public meetings with the CASE and Health and Recreation Committees. A public survey was developed in January and distributed in February to obtain community feedback on initial design concepts. Staff presented this topic, including the survey results, to the Planning and Zoning Commission in March and April. A Work Session on the La Zona Design Concepts is scheduled for the April 11 Town Council meeting. 2. Implement Volunteer Program: Research logistics with Human Resources and develop a program that would utilize volunteers in several operational capacities at the recreation center. Recreation Department staff have met internally to discuss needs. Staff are coordinating with the Human Resources Department to develop volunteer job descriptions and determine CIRSA (Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency) requirements. 3. Expand Wellness Benefits for Town of Avon Employees: Research opportunities for expanding new wellness benefits to offer town employees that would encourage healthy and active lifestyles. Recreation Department staff have met with the Human Resources Department to identify existing wellness benefits and created a timeline for this initiative. 4. Update Pocket Park, Trailhead and River Park Signage: Research new sign design elements that are aligned with town brand and implement consistent signage program that helps provide informational signage. Staff have been in contact with a vendor to develop sign proofs. Installation is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 29 - June 2.
5. Review Potential Dismount Zone in Harry A. Nottingham Park: Review potential dismount zone areas that would help establish safer pedestrian / bike travel in the park. Staff presented this topic to the Health and Recreation Committee in March. This topic is scheduled to be discussed in a Work Session at one of the Town Council meetings in April. 6. Expand Youth and Adult Programming (Teens and Seniors) and Rebuild Summer Youth Camps: Staff will continue to rebuild and expand youth and adult programming throughout the year with the additions of recreational opportunities in each of our Program Cycles: Winter/Spring (Jan-Apr), Summer (May-Aug) and Fall/Winter (Sep-Dec). Consider adding tennis and pickleball programs for kids. Implement outdoor pickleball, tennis and basketball programming. Staff are currently recruiting for Summer Camp Counselors so we can expand the number of children that can
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attend Day Camp. Summer Day Camp registration is already close to full capacity; 26-30 children per day. The department has started a new program for children 2-6 years old, “MVPeeWees”, which introduces multiple sports at an early age. This program is currently full, with a waitlist. Staff will expand this program if able but will plan to offer this program in the Fall as well. The new, “Kids Swim Night Out” program for children ages 5-12 years old, was successful for its first seasonal offering. In this program parents can drop off their kids at the recreation center for a night of swimming, pizza, board games and a movie. The “Kids Swim Night Out” program will be offered moving forward in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Adult programming has seen significant growth during the first quarter with the expansion of Drop-In Pickleball on Saturdays and the addition of a one-day Volleyball, Pickleball, Futsal and Basketball Tournaments. Outdoor Pickleball and Basketball programs are scheduled for this Summer, utilizing the reconstructed sport courts in Harry A. Nottingham Park. Recreation Program Staff have met with community organizations Mountain Youth and Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement (EVOM) to enhance existing programs and expand community offerings. 7. Analyze Division Cost Recovery and Create Program Subsidy Plan: Review revenue and expenditures by program to create a break-even target by identifying potential program subsidies. Staff have organized cost recovery data for the Recreation Department from the last five years and have begun research regarding national standards and best practices for municipally operated recreation centers.
8. Pursue reciprocity and/or discounts for Avon residents at Eagle-Vail Facilities: Reach out to Eagle-Vail contracts to propose a program that would allow for reciprocity for Avon residents to use recreation facilities, e.g. golf and outdoor pool use. Staff have been in contact with Eagle-Vail Metro District Manager, Steve Barber, to begin a conversation regarding the reciprocity initiative. Next steps include Recreation Department Staff meeting with Eagle-Vail Metro District representatives to determine which amenities could be included in this program and to discuss the feasibility of a potential agreement. 2023 Department Goals Police
POLICE
COMMUNITY POLICING 1. Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project department wide training: Years of academic research and on-the-ground experience has shown Law Enforcement that effective active bystandership can be taught. The Georgetown University Center for Innovations in Community Safety, partnering with global law firm Sheppard Mullin, has created the ABLE* (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) Project to prepare officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and to create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention. The ABLE Project is a national hub for training, technical assistance, and research, all with the aim of creating a police
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culture in which officers routinely intervene as necessary to: prevent misconduct, avoid police mistakes, and promote officer health and wellness. APD is preparing to embrace this nationwide training through Georgetown University to better prepare officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and to continue our law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention. We are currently waiting for materials and instructor training support through the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). Once available, officers will be sent to instructor school and then return with the training to provide to all APD employees. Detective Sergeant Holmstrom completed the ABLE application to Georgetown University supported by letters from Vail Valley Salvation Army and SpeakUp Reach Out. We were approved to become an ABLE agency. Chief Daly, Deputy Chief Cosper and Detective Sergeant Holmstrom attended the ABLE train the trainer provided by Georgetown University at the Thornton PD training center. We are scheduling the eight hour training for each officer and staff member in the coming months. 2. Community policing/ outreach: The importance of community outreach is to continue to foster trust, reduce crime, and combat substance abuse problems. The value of community policing/outreach cannot be overstated. Avon Police Department (APD) employees focus our collective attention on the Department’s Mission Statement of “We serve to better our community”, to our motto of “Count on Us” and to our Departmental Goals on a day-to-day basis to ensure the safety and security of residents and visitors in our community. We seek every opportunity for outreach to our community through as many community events and involvement in community organizations that we can manage. Several important and more specific goals of this community approach to policing are:
• To create more opportunities for police and community members to engage in positive ways
• To build relationships and foster trust between police and community members
• To develop greater understanding between police and members of our amazingly diverse community
• To provide greater transparency for the community about what police do
• To reduce crime rates in our community
• To protect police officers
Our community policing/ outreach activities include a basketball program with Avon kids, School Resource Officer/ Therapy K-9 at Avon Elementary School, assisting Vail Valley Salvation Army with weekly incoming food shipments, Latino and Citizens Police eight week Academies, National Night Out events, Shop with a Cop, Faith and Blue Weekend, Law Enforcement Immigrant Alliance, National Drug Take Back program, Annual Food Drive, Speak Up Reach Out, and assist at Pride in the Park to name but a few. We provide a basketball program with Avon kids at the Avon Elementary School every Tuesday night. School Resource Officer Gaspard and Therapy K-9 Dottie/Nova are regularly visiting at Avon Elementary School. We assist every Monday morning with unloading weekly food shipments at the Vail Valley Salvation Army.
EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY 3. Implementation of the mountain community’s siren system: The Police Department has been working in concert with the Engineering, Facilities and Community Development departments on this life saving and property safeguarding project. We have received five of the Sentry Sirens for placement in several strategic locations across our mountain communities of Wildridge, Wildwood and Mountain Star. The project has completed the Planning and Zoning Commission public outreach
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processes and Aon Town Council approval. Sentry Siren is currently working to purchase poles and contractors for placement of poles and sirens. The town is seeking contractors to supply electrical infrastructure and connection of the sirens and associated equipment. The target for project completion is late 2022 prior to the 2023 fire season. We will then ensure proper implementation, exercise, and community education of the siren system prior to and during the 2023 Wildland fire season. The project is nearly complete. Power has been installed to four out of the five sirens. Engineering is working with the Eagle River Water District regarding finalizing power to the remaining siren at North Wildridge. 4. Guardian Software for training (training submission, training tracking and recording) officer compliments/complaints and professional standards inquiries: APD is currently in the early stages of implementing this innovative software that helps transform culture within police departments by identifying personnel in need of additional training before an adverse incident takes place, while also recognizing high-performing personnel. Some of the features this software can provide are:
• Understand the full picture of employee performance, the positive as well as the negative, through continuous feedback
• Protect agency personnel decisions through consistent documentation of all aspects of performance
• Notify managers/supervisors of behavior that may need to be addressed to save careers
• Create a simple process for documentation of an observation, event, conversation, incidents of good or bad performance, etc.
• Promote a positive and motivating workplace culture and encourages high performance
• Manage all mandated and required training and continuing education progress of employees Additionally, the software has a comprehensive training component, that enhances our ability for officers to submit training requests, authorize training requests and track training completed. This tracking system will ensure that we report/track the required State of Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training Board (POST) and Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) annual training requirements. The software has been installed and rolled out for training record keeping, training requests, daily activity reports for each shift, tracking of officer compliments and officer corrective actions. 5. Crisis/emergency response equipment in each police vehicle: The Police Department has been incrementally working on equipping each patrol vehicle with stop sticks/ tire deflation devices (to end pursuits), breaching equipment to include hooligan breaching tools and breaching shotguns, to avoid any delay in getting to victims in the event of a critical incident. We have witnessed failures in getting to victims by other agencies nationwide and we take the approach “Not on our watch!” This also includes our departmental goal of sending every patrol officer to a basic SWAT school, to enhance our ability to respond to critical incidents. We have fourteen breaching shotguns now in operation. We have trained all officers on their use. We have ordered breaching tools- sledge hammers, Halligan/hooligan tools. We are ordering four more ballistic shields.
SUSTAINABILITY 6. Transition Police Vehicles to Hybrid Vehicles: The Police Department continues to embrace our Town wide climate action goals, through building design, energy efficient lighting, increased
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recycling, composting, and furthering those goals through transition to more fuel efficient and less carbon emitting police service vehicles. With the recent Town Council approval of a one-to-one take home car policy, we hope to have thirteen (13) hybrid vehicles of a total fleet of twenty-two vehicles by the end of 2023. The remaining vehicles will be converted to hybrids as they come up for scheduled replacement. We have two Hybrid F-150s in Denver waiting for emergency equipment upfit. We have eight Ford Hybrid Interceptors on order with an unknown delivery date currently. With that delivery, it will bring our hybrid fleet to sixteen out a fleet total of twenty-two vehicles.
2023 Department Goals Public Works
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Implement PubWorks - Workflow Management: The management of workflow in Public Works is currently manual (except for Fleet). Resources and equipment used for work orders are not currently accounted for by the specific work. The use of PubWorks will enable better accounting of labor hours, resources, and equipment needed to accomplish work orders. The PubWorks software has been installed and training has begun. In 2023, the goal is to fully use PubWorks in our workflow management and begin using Service Request for the staff and public. Staff continues to build the database in PubWorks. Procedures for task reporting for Facilities and Public Operations has be implemented. Staff is working on the reporting module. 2. Plan and Develop the Public Works Complex: The Operations Team does not have a centralized location for their heavy equipment and resources. Due to the lack of storage facilities, they are currently distributed around town in vacated facilities. A Public Works Complex will provide a consolidated location for their needed storage. Staff has completed preliminary programming and massing alternatives for the Public Works Facility at the Swift Gulch site and Lot 5 site. Pros and Cons have been developed. Staff is awaiting Council direction. 3. Create a Geographic Information System (GIS) and Broadband Management Office: The Town has been collecting GIS data on the built infrastructure for the past several years. A GIS manager is needed to fully implement a comprehensive program that will provide GIS support to all departments in the Town. In addition, the office will be responsible for overseeing the Broadband program if approved. An offer was provided to a GIS Administrator Candidate. Unfortunately, the Candidate did not accept the offer due to the inability to secure affordable housing. Staff will continue to seek a GIS Administrator. 4. Assist in the implementation and transition of the Regional Transit Authority: With the success of the formation of the Eagle Valley Transit Authority (EVTA) on the Nov 2022 ballot, the next step is creating the implementation and transition plan. Once approved, the work begins to consolidate services between 3 Transit Agencies. Staff continues to support the implementation and
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transition of the EVTA. In Feb 2023, Staff secured a $120,000 planning grant (CDOT: $96K; EVTA: $24K) to support the transition.
5. Develop and Implement Climate Action Strategies: Continue to review, develop, and implement Climate Action Strategies across all divisions. Staff continues to support Climate Action Strategies. Public Works Department will be supporting Sustainability Day with electronic collection, EV and Ebikeshare demonstration, and drought-resistant seed give-away. The Mobility Division garnered $970K for an electric bus with an estimated arrival date of Dec 2024. Public Operations continues to work on replacing blue grass and demonstration gardens around Town.
PUBLIC WORKS >> ENGINEERING
6. Pursue Grants for the Nottingham Road Drainage Improvements: The Town has experienced periodic flood events on Nottingham Road that closed Nottingham Road, Interstate 70, and damage several downstream developments. Two projects are proposed at 330 Nottingham Road near Sonnen-Halde and Sherwood Meadows Condominiums and 400 West Beaver Creek Blvd near Beaver Bench Condominiums. We are currently applying for grants in the November 2022 FEMA grant cycle and if not successful we will apply in the 2023 grant cycle. The project will be designed in 2023 and planned for construction in 2024. The project was submitted for the Congressional Directed Spending grant. Awaiting decision. 7. Develop and Implement an Internal Project Review and Consensus Process for CIP: The Engineering Division will develop an internal review and consensus process for all CIP projects. The process will ensure all stakeholders are actively engaged and all considerations are identified. Staff continues to work on an internal Project Review and Consensus Process for CIP.
PUBLIC WORKS >> FACILITIES
8. Establish energy benchmarking for all Town buildings and identify strategies for energy reduction: Colorado is the 2nd State to implement building benchmarking (HB21-1286) for buildings above 50,000 square feet, and cities like Fort Collins and Aspen have enacted their ordinances to benchmark smaller buildings. Avon plans to continue to research and monitor the different building benchmarking programs, develop strategies to encourage beneficial electrification, and plan for an ordinance in 2023. Staff is supporting the Sustainability Division in the benchmarking effort by providing needed utility data. 9. Create and implement a Preventive Maintenance Program: The Facilities Division will work with the Engineering, and Operations Divisions to develop a preventive maintenance program. The preventive maintenance program will include drainage infrastructure, streetlights, buildings, and roadway infrastructure. Staff is working to implement a Preventive Maintenance Program in PubWorks. The Task List has been built.
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10. Conduct Reserve Studies for the Town Hall and Recreation Center: A Reserve Study is a long-range capital planning tool that helps leadership anticipate and prepare for the repair and replacement of their assets. Reserve studies are important for financial sustainability to properly maintain and replace assets. The Reserve Study provides a prioritized schedule of capital projects and a reserve funding plan to offset future costs associated with repairing and replacing the common assets over the next 30 years. Staff continues to work on a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Reserve Study. Sample RFPs have been researched and collected.
11. Research the benefits and feasibility of in-house custodial staff versus contract service for the Recreation Center: As the demand for services grows at the Recreation Center, increase custodial service is needed. Staff will research the benefits and feasibility of in-house custodial staff vs. contract service. Staff has completed the cost-benefit analysis. The next step is to evaluate the flexibility and impacts of in-house custodial staff on the Level of Service and to reduced Contracted Services.
PUBLIC WORKS >> FLEET
12. Become ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Blue Seal of Excellence Certified Shop: Fleet
will work towards earning its certification as a shop to become a fully certified ASE shop. To obtain the shop certification, at least 75% of the technicians must be ASE Certified, and each area of
service offered must be covered by at least one ASE Certified technician. Staff continues to work
towards attaining the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Certification.
PUBLIC WORKS >> MOBILITY
13. Expand evening bus service in the Town core: In 2022, ridership and the number of stops increased. The increases caused numerous delays with the Night Rider evening bus service. Based on the demand, the Blue Line and Red Line routes will expand to operate from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, alleviating delays and missed loops while keeping the 30-minute service times. Due to limited bus drivers, Staff was unable to increase the evening bus service. Staff will assess staffing levels after the ski season for the possibility of expanding the evening bus service. 14. Expand the Shift-Bike regional e-bikeshare program: After a successful launch in 2022, staff will continue to work with Vail, EagleVail, and other local stakeholders to expand the regional e-bikeshare program in the Valley in 2023. Based on the popularity of the program, $100K is budgeted for 2023 to double the number of ebikes. Staff has completed the 2023 Agreement. The ebikeshare program is scheduled to begin in mid-May and will run until the end of October. 15. Employ two new diesel buses into the Avon transit fleet: Staff received a $1M grant in 2021 for two efficient diesel buses and will continue to oversee the acquisition and establishment of the buses into Avon’s Transit Fleet. These are projected to be the last diesel buses the Town will acquire and primarily be used for our Skier Shuttle routes. Staff continues to secure the two new diesel buses. The buses are estimated to arrive in October 2023.
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PUBLIC WORKS >> OPERATIONS
16. Design the replacement of Avon’s irrigation system: An Irrigation Audit was conducted in 2022. The Audit Report recommended the entire antiquated irrigation system be replaced. The Audit found significant system-wide leakage, undersized mains, and failed controls for all zones where staff has to manually set at the control nodes. The design project will design an efficient irrigation system and recommend potential construction phases based on the availability of funds. The Town of Avon was awarded the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Colorado Water Plan Grant for $80K ($50K Irrigation system design; $30K Landscape Plan). Staff will begin to work on RFPs to execute the work.
17. Update Town Code Chapter 12.04 – Construction Work within Public Ways: The fees and fee structure of the Public Way permit needs to be updated. An ordinance is needed to amend section 12.04. The review will include an assessment of the fees and fee structure, and the inclusion of material specifications for Ordinance 20-10, requiring the installation of conduits in public streets. Completed.
18. Implement the Noxious Weed Management Plan: Update the 2011 Noxious Weed Management Plan and continue to work with the Planning Department, Code Enforcement. Full implementation of the Noxious Weed Management Program will begin in the Spring with Public Outreach. Staff is preparing to begin the Noxious Weed Management Public Outreach program in April 2023.
970.748.4023 jskinner@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Amy Phillips and Council members FROM: Jena Skinner, Senior Planner
RE: Program 2023 Update DATE: April 5, 2022
SUMMARY: This report provides an update on the ¡Mi Casa Avon! program.
BACKGROUND: Putting home ownership within reach of more Avon residents has been a priority for the Avon Town Council and the deed restricted housing program, ¡Mi Casa Avon! was launched by the Avon Town Council in 2020. REVIEW OF PROGRAM: In the first year of the ¡Mi Casa Avon! program (2020), the Town approved eight (8) applications. In 2021, 13 applications, and in 2022, 16 applications. As of January 1, 2023, the ¡Mi Casa Avon! resident-occupied housing program now applies to 37 units. Were it not for inflation and in increase in mortgage rates, this program would have had more applications. As of the date of this report, 1-of 2 applications has closed, with no more pending at this time. The mortgage rates for these 2-applications are 6.875% and 7.375%. The national average for a 30-year fixed is 7.058%, and for a 15-
year fixed, 6.003%. The entire table containing this summary of property information and averages is on the following pages.
COMPARISON OF SUMMARIES 2023:
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The initial appropriation from the Avon Community Housing Fund approved by Council for 2020 was $650,000. Council approved funding in the amount of $900,000 for the program in 2021. The remaining fund balance rolled over into 2022 was $238,018. Council approved funding in the amount of $1,200,000 for the program in 2023. Total remaining funds for 2022 was $273,758 which rolls over into 2023 for an available total of $1,473,758.
Thank you, Jena
QUARTERLY UPDATES
Average
Sq Ft Bdms Sales Price Mi Casa $ % $ / Sq Ft
2020 Program 1,314 2.5 $493,500 $58,095 11.8 $413
2021 Program 1,025 2 $584,978 $68,319 12 $603
2022 Program 963 2 $625,344 $72,766 11.9 $663
January Update (Program to Date 20-22) 1,087 2 $565,199 $66,047 12% $562
April Update (Program to Date 20-23) 1,074 2 $561,829 $66,493 11.9% $564
July Update
October Update
Total Funds 2023 Funds Awarded 2023 Pending transactions 2023 Funds remaining 2023
$1,473,758 $69,000 $48,000 $1,356,758
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# Year Type Sq Ft Bdms Neighborhood Sales Price Mi Casa $ % $ / Sq Ft
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1 08/20 Condo 935 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $399,000 $47,880 12.0% $427
2 09/20 Multi-family 1,987 4 Wildridge $645,000 $75,000 11.6% $325
3 10/20 Townhome 2,027 3 Wildridge / Saddleridge At Avon $630,000 $75,000 11.9% $311
4 10/20 Townhome 1,337 3 Nottingham / Bristol Pines $480,000 $57,600 12.0% $359
5 10/20 Condo 552 1 Nottingham / Sherwood Meadows $288,000 $34,560 12.0% $522
6 10/20 Condo 840 2 Hurd / Avon Crossing $431,000 $51,720 12.0% $513
7 10/20 Townhome 2,063 3 Wildridge / Coyote Creek Townhomes $675,000 $75,000 11.1% $327
8 11/20 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek Blvd / Liftview $400,000 $48,000 12.0% $521
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9 03/21 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek Blvd / Sunridge $430,000 $51,600 12.0% $560
10 03/21 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek Blvd / Sunridge $370,000 $44,400 12.0% $482
11 05/21 Townhome 1770 3 Wildridge / Elk Run Townhomes $695,000 $83,400 12.0% $393
12 06/21 Condo 1019 2 Adj. Town Core / Greenbrier $449,000 $53,880 12.0% $441
13 07/21 Condo 935 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $498,000 $59,760 12.0% $533
14 07/21 Condo 1647 2 Nottingham / Balas Townhouse $645,000 $77,400 12.0% $392
15 08/21 Townhome 1228 2 Nottingham / Nightstar $750,000 $90,000 12.0% $611
16 09/21 Townhome 806 1 Wildwood / 1066 Wildwood Townhomes $515,000 $61,800 12.0% $639
17 09/21 Townhome 1176 3 Wildridge / Mountain View Townhomes $616,100 $73,932 12.0% $524
18 10/21 Townhome 2025 3 Wildwood / Wildcat Ridge Townhomes $880,000 $100K 11.4% $435
19 10/21 Condo 768 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $420,750 $50,490 12.0% $548
20 10/21 Condo 935 2 West Beaver Creek Blvd / Sunridge $480,000 $57,600 12.0% $513
21 11/21 Condo 464 1 Nottingham Lake / Beaver Bench $370,000 $44,400 12.0% $797
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22 1/22 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek / Sunridge $500,000 $60,000 12.0% $651
23 1/22 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek Blvd / Liftview $540,000 $64,800 12.0% $703
24 1/22 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek Blvd / Liftview $522,000 $62,640 12.0% $680
25 2/22 Condo 552 1 Nottingham / Sherwood Meadows $390,000 $46,800 12.0% $707
26 3/22 Townhome 1468 3 Wildridge / Orchard $950,000 $100,000 10.5% $647
27 4/22 Condo 925 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $520,000 $62,400 12.0% $562
28 6/22 Condo 937 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $610,000 $73,200 12.0% $651
29 6/22 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek / Liftview $600,000 $72,000 12.0% $781
30 7/22 Condo 935 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $625,000 $75,000 12.0% $669
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# Year Type Sq Ft Bdms Neighborhood Sales Price Mi Casa $ % $ / Sq Ft
31 8/22 Townhome 1824 3 Wildridge / Suncrest $750,000 $90,000 12% $411
32 7/22 Condo 866 2 Hurd / Avon Crossing $700,000 $84,000 12% $808
33 9/22 Townhome 1380 3 Wildridge / Draw Spur Townhomes $860,000 $100,000 11.6% (MAX) $623
34 9/22 Condo 1228 2 Nottingham / Nightstar $730,000 $87,600 12% $595
35 10/22 Condo 503 1 West Beaver Creek / Benchmark $363,500 $43,620 12% $723
36 11/22 Condo 780 2 West Beaver Creek / Sunridge $615,000 $73,800 12% $789
37 12/20 Condo 935 2 Metcalf / Barrancas $570,000 $68,400 12% $610
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38 4/11 Condo 768 2 West Beaver Creek / Sunridge $575,000 $69,000 12% $749
39 4/14 Condo 915 2 Nottingham / Sonnen Halde $430,000 $48,000 11.2% $470
Average 1,074 2 $561,829 $66,493 11.9% $564
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Brian Thompson, Government Affairs Administrator
DATE: Mar. 23, 2023
RE: Summary of Authority’s Feb. 23, 2023, Board Meeting
The following is a summary of items discussed at the Authority’s Feb. 23, 2023, board meeting.
Directors present and acting were Chair George Gregory, Secretary Kim Bell Williams, Treasurer Geoff
Dreyer, Kevin Hillgren, Mike Trueblood, and Tamra Underwood. Approval of minutes Directors approved the Jan. 26, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
Minturn 1041 IGA Directors approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Minturn for permitting of Bolts Lake Reservoir. Minturn approved the IGA at first reading on Feb. 15; second reading is scheduled for Mar. 1.
Impact Fee Calculations David Norris said impact fees are now being assessed only after final plans are submitted and resources will be online for customers to estimate fees
during earlier planning phases.
One-Time Leak Credit David Norris reviewed the criterium and qualifiers for one-time credits, which
customers are eligible to receive once every ten years on indoor water.
Turf Replacement Rebates Tim Friday said turf replacement rebates have increased from $1/square foot
to $2/square foot and Edwards Metropolitan District has pledged additional funds for rebates within the EMD boundaries.
“Do Not Flush” Wipes Legislation Kristin Moseley said the District continues to work with Senator Dylan Roberts on Senate Bill 23-150 that would require “Do Not Flush” labeling on certain types of disposable wipes. She will testify with Siri Roman in support of the bill at the Mar. 7 Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee hearing.
The following is a summary of items discussed at the Feb. 23, 2023, Joint Meeting with the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District board of directors.
UERWA Directors present and acting were: Chair George Gregory, Secretary Kim Bell Williams, Treasurer Geoff Dreyer, Kevin Hillgren, Mike Trueblood, and Tamra Underwood.
Colorado River Basin Issues Kathy Chandler-Henry, Colorado River District Board President and Eagle County Commissioner, and Zane Kessler, Colorado River District Director of
Government Relations, provided background about the Colorado River District, an overview of the Colorado River Compact, continued aridification in the west,
and updates on hydrology, supply, and conservation issues. Directors discussed potential federal actions and the importance of research and investment in water-efficient agriculture.
970-748-4014 mmorgan@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Phillips and Council Members FROM: Max Morgan, Planner 1+ RE: Energy-Use for Town DATE: April 5, 2023
SUMMARY: This report provides information and analysis on the energy-use for the Town of Avon buildings and operations. This report explains the process for tracking energy-use in the Town, and identifies relevant patterns and trends. The effort to establish our own energy use benchmarking for all buildings and all operations will help us better understand the Town of Avon’s energy use and the functionality of any effort to benchmark private buildings. No action is requested from Council.
BACKGROUND: The Town of Avon identified a need to create, monitor, and evaluate energy-use within Town-owned buildings, as well as outdoor spaces, amenities, signage, and vehicles. A detailed understanding of energy-use is important for the Town to identify policies and practices that reduce energy use. Reduced energy-use reduces greenhouse gas emissions (“GHGs”) and supports goals in the Eagle County Climate Action Plan (“CAP”).
Energy Accounts Overview: The Town contracts with Holy Cross Energy (“HCE”) to receive electricity, and with Xcel Energy (”Xcel”) and AM Gas to receive natural gas, that jointly power any and all aspects of the Town. These contracts are represented by forty-four unique HCE accounts, seven unique Xcel accounts and three AM Gas accounts.
Staff organized energy accounts into the following use categories (Table 1-1 Energy Accounts by Location / Use Type):
• Town-Owned Buildings (21 accounts)
• Outdoor Lighting (24 accounts)
• Irrigation / Pumps / Sprinklers (2 accounts)
• EV Charging Stations (3 accounts)
• Other (4 accounts) o Includes the Rec Center Heat Recovery System
Table 1-1 Energy Accounts by Location / Use Type
Location / Use Type HCE Xcel (gas) AM Gas
Town-Owned Buildings 12 7 2
Outdoor Lighting 24 0 0
Irrigation / Pumps / Sprinklers 2 0 0
EV Charging Stations 3 0 0
Other 3 0 1
Total 44 7 3
Electricity Accounts and Usage: The Town tracks electricity-use in kilowatt hours (“kWh”). 1000 kWh roughly represents the energy a home uses in twenty days, and is equivocal to one barrel of oil consumed. HCE provides an online dashboard for customers to track electricity usage.
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Table 2-1 Electricity-use by Year
Year Electricity-used (kWh)
2020 2,396,409
2021 2,330,895
2022 2,676,467
Staff applied use-categories to each of the forty-four HCE accounts (Figure 2-1 ToA Electricity-used Annually by Use Category).
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11%
< 1%
5%
9%
Buildings Outdoor Lighting Irrigation / Pumps /
Sprinklers
EV Charging Stations Other
Figure 2-1 ToA Electricity-used Annually by Use Category
2020 2021 2022
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Town
Hall*
Rec
Center
Parks
Garage
Avon
Pavilion /
Metcalf
Cabin
Police
Station*
ARTF*Fleet
Building
Modular
Building
Old Fire
Station
Employee
Housing
Public
Works
Annex
Figure 2-2 % of Building Electricity-used by Building
2020 2021 2022
*Includes PV / solar panel system off-
Electricity
Used
(kWh)
Solar Panel System
Electricity Offset
(kWh)
Electricity
Used
(kWh)
Solar Panel
System
Electricity
Offset (kWh)
Electricity
Used
(kWh)
Solar Panel
System
Electricity
Offset (kWh)
2020 109,920 (33,961) 390,800 (71,800) 362,400 (186,790)
2021 117,120 (33,811) 382,800 (71,950) 333,900 (200,413)
2022 125,120 (31,543) 384,800 (64,100) 363,000 (182,801)
% of Energy
Offset by PV
Total Energy
Used (kWh)489,296
Table 2-2 Annual PV / Solar Panel System Energy Off-Sets by Building
ARTF
Year
28%18%54%
Town Hall Police Station
252,845 950,550
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Electricity-use and Sustainability: Electricity generation typically includes a mix of fossil-fuel sources, which generate GHG, and renewable energy sources. HCE continues to increase the share of renewable energy its energy portfolio each year. Since 2014, HCE has increased its share of renewables from 20% to 48%, resulting in a 38% decrease in emissions from electricity in the county, even as electricity consumption increased 1%. A new wind farm in Lincoln County, CO, which opened in 2021, is likely to increase the share of renewables in HCE’s energy portfolio to over 70%. Town of Avon enrolled in the PuRE program whereby all of the electricity that Avon uses from HCE is source with renewable energy.
The Town’s electricity as 100% renewably-sourced; therefore, we can apply the number of kilowatt hours used by the Town to a metric called Kilowatt-hours Avoided. The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) offers the public an online resource to calculate GHG savings and relevant equivalencies called the Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator (ATTACHMENT A: 2022 TOA Kilowatt-hours Avoided
Equivalency Calculations).
Gas Accounts and Usage: Seven Town-owned buildings and the Rec Center’s Heat Recovery System have gas accounts. Only one facility (ARTF) has both an Xcel gas account and an AM Gas account (Table 3-1 Annual Gas-Use by Building / Use):
Table 3-1 Annual Gas-Use (cf) by Building / Use
Building / Use Xcel AM Gas %
Change 2021 2022 2021 2022
Town Hall 381,409 398,005 4%
Rec Center 9,605,706 9,856,647 3%
Rec Center Heat Recovery 1,773,477 2,567,387 45%
Police Station 1,370,873 1,455,253 6%
Avon Regional Transit
Facility (ARTF) 119,771 182,556 3,809,091 3,501,164 -6%
Fleet Maintenance Bldg 2,124,493 2,210,472 4%
Old Fire Station 284,432 209,650 -26%
Employee Housing 134,968 109,874 -19%
Public Works Annex 349,417 410,302 17%
Total Cubic Feet (cf) Used 4,414,346 5,333,027 15,539,290 15,568,283 5%
The ARTF, Old Fire Station, and Employee Housing at 2110 Saddleridge Loop report decreased gas usage from 2021 to 2022. The ARTF building showed an increase in electricity-use in the same time period, while the Old Fire Station and Employee Housing unit had generally equivocal electricity-use from 2021 to 2022. The ARTF also saw more of its electricity-use offset by its PV system in 2021 than in 2022. The combined accounts show a 5% increase in gas-use from 2021 to 2022 (Table 3-2 Annual Gas Usage by Account):
Table 3-2 Annual Gas Usage (cf) by Account
Year Xcel AM Gas Total
2021 4,414,346 15,539,290 19,953,636
2022 5,333,027 15,568,283 20,901,309
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Generally, gas prices increased from 2021 through 2022. While the Town only increased gas-use in that period 5%, the cost of gas increased 33% (Table 3-3 Total Gas Usage and Billing by Year):
Table 3-3 Total Gas Usage and Billing by Year
Year 2021 2022
Provider Xcel AM Gas Xcel AM Gas
Energy-use SubTotal
(cf)
4,414,345.99
15,539,289.72
5,333,026.64
15,568,282.81
Energy-use Total (cf) 19,953,635.71 20,901,309.45
Billing Total $120,265.05 $160,231.17
CF per Dollar Spent 165.91 130.44
ANALYSIS: An analysis of the data results in several major findings:
• The Town’s energy-use (both electricity and gas) increased from 2021 to 2022
• Town-owned buildings consume the most energy compared with other energy-using entities in the Town
• The cost of gas has increased substantially from 2021 through 2022
• Solar / PV systems appear to be effective tools in offsetting electricity-use
Additionally, not all buildings increased in energy-use, suggesting that it is possible to reduce energy-use in buildings. Looking ahead, the Town can apply EPA equivalency calculators to determine the CO2 emissions associated with energy-use in buildings and other energy-using entities. This will help assess climate impacts and provide the Town a combined assessment of energy-use and impacts across specific use-categories.
Thank you, Max
ATTACHMENT A: 2022 Town of Avon kWh Avoided Calculations
EPA Equivalency Calculator - 2022
Kilowatt Hours Avoided
Because the Town considers its electricity as 100% renewably-sourced, we can apply the number of kilowatt hours used by the Town to a metric called
Kilowatt-hours Avoided.
Attachment A - 2022 Town of Avon kWh Avoided Calculations