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PZC Packet 012725AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025 ` ,O PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM V ZOOM LINK: HTTPs.11us02wEs.zoom.us/j/84933354726 C O L O R A D O Iall 14[4141*091kilc •KljaiviI 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (CHAIRPERSON) 2. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBER 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS 5. 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 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVAL. 6. WORK SESSION 6.1. PEDESTRIAN MALL CONCEPT REVIEW CONT'D -MAX MORGAN, PLANNER II 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.1. JANUARY 13, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 8. FUTURE MEETINGS 8.1. FEBRUARY 10, 2025 8.2. FEBRUARY 24, 2025 9. STAFF UPDATES 10. ADJOURN MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED ATAVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, ONLINE AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, CALL MATT PIELSTICKER AT 970-748-4413 OR EMAIL MATT@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Max Morgan, AICP, Planner II - RE: Main Street Pedestrian Mall Concept Design Work Session �\ , O Tract G — Block 2 — Benchmark at Beaver Creek V DATE: January 23, 2025 C O L O R A D O SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This staff report supports a work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission ("PZC"), related to the proposal for improvements to the Town of Avon's Main Street Pedestrian Mall ("Mall") and overall multi -modal connections in the Town's civic spaces. These potential improvements represent recommendations and strategies identified in the La Zona Concept Plan (2023). Modified crosswalks and parking layouts, as well as updated site features, represent the majority of the proposed concept. The purpose of this work session is to summarize the results of previous discussions with committees and Town leadership, identify aspects of the project that have consensus, and continue the discussion on concept components that have not been affirmed as part of the proposal. Staff created the Consensus Tracker (Table 1-1) included in this report, and Staff intends to support discussions that move as many topics from the "Needs More Discussion" column to the "Has Consensus" column of the table as possible, in order to support the design process. Staff also recommends that the PZC draft a vision statement (see page 5) for the Pedestrian Mall Improvements to start the work session, which then guides discussion and decision -making moving forward. OVERVIEW: In 2023, following the completion of the La Zona Concept Plan, Avon Town Council directed Staff to proceed with design and construction of the Pedestrian Mall extension from Lettuce Shed Lane to Harry A. Nottingham Park ("Park"). Staff requested a "conceptual layout" of the Mall extension to solicit feedback before proceeding with more detailed designs. Stolfus Engineering and DHM Designs have prepared a conceptual layout is presented to Avon Town Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA"), Health & Rec Committee, and Cultural Arts and Special Events Committee ("CASE"). ��� NOTTINOHAM DARK I/ y� y, AVON RA RI j _ 9�0 WYNDHAM AVON 1-INS Al AVON AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL CONCEPTUAL MASTER. (AN Image 1 - Pedestrian Mall Concept for Review titnlfits 970.748.4014 mmorgan@avon.org The purpose of this ongoing work session series is to: • Determine consensus on the conceptual layout of the Mall extension • Confirm General Design Principles for extension of the Mall • Seek to minimize additional costs or expansion of the potential Mall extension improvements La Zona Concept ' . Design Approvals Subarea and Plan Design Phase Construction CHANGES AND ADDITIONS SINCE THE JOINT WORK SESSION: The following captures the Outcome summary of the Joint Work Session, and updated information of further discussions related to this process: January 13, 2025 Joint Work Session - Avon Town Hall Members of the Avon Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Health & Rec Committee, and Cultural Arts and Special Events attended a Joint Work Session as part of the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 13, 2025. Town Staff and representatives from DHM Designs and Stolfus Engineering, Bill Neumann and Elizabeth Stolfus respectively, attended as well. Staff provided the above report in advance of the meeting, for the purpose of facilitating feedback and ideas concerning the future development of the Mall There was shared support from the meeting attendees to: • Differentiate between the Design Principles and proposed Features / Amenities • Consider how wayfinding & signage can support the project o Consider needs beyond the space itself (East Town Center, River Path, Avon Road Roundabouts, etc.) that make this project optimal for users • Promote efficiency with respect to path layout, but create placemaking opportunities ("nodes of interest") along the travel corridor • Consider enhanced landscaping, including planters, mature vegetation and tree canopy • Apply "gateway" elements to create entrance at Lake Street into Harry A. Nottingham Park • Rename the "Pedestrian Mall" Use canopy lighting over the Mall Design the space so that businesses along the path can contribute to the look and feel of the Mall o Ground -level businesses in the Season building could contribute / benefit the most Other elements presented as part of the joint work session are likely to receive continued debate and consideration: • What are the goals and vision of the project? • Should the space accommodate a variety of users (bikes, e-scooters, etc.) and if so, how does it remain safe? Pedestrian Mall Improvements — PZC 1/27/25 January 23, 2025 Page 2 of 20 • What does it mean to "prioritize pedestrians" and how can the project accomplish this? o Is it appropriate to reduce the number of available parking spaces and if so, where? o Can the project prioritize pedestrians in the design AND maintain current parking numbers? • How does the remaining La Zona concept, as well as other plans and anticipated projects, impact this one? • How does the proposed Rec Center redevelopment affect the Pedestrian Mall? Staff subsequently followed up to meet with the CASE Committee and Health and Recreation Committee respectively, at their regularly scheduled committee meetings to discuss the project and the joint work session: January 16, 2025 CASE Committee Meeting — Avon Town Hall There was shared support from the meeting attendees to: • Raise and use paver -treatment at crosswalks • Ensure that anticipated development around the Mall connects to the space • Consider BOTH visual and physical connections along the Mall • Consider users and experience in both directions o The Mall is a gateway into Town Center as much as it is a gateway from TC to the Park. • Connect people to the to east -west pathway in the Park south of the Performance Pavilion • Apply repeated design themes / treatment, particularly pavers and canopy lighting • Determine capacity of the Avon Public Library to consider changes to interior / exterior layout o Town expects the Library to want "no change", which is understandable • Consider sunlight and its impacts to the space • Envision the space at the Skier Statue for placemaking and gathering o Skier Statue is part of the space's current identity • Placemaking elements are appropriate: o Picnic tables and seating o Tables for games (chess / checkerboard) o Creative landscaping • Safety should be prioritized over parking needs • Landscaping on the south side of Mall is already functional (drainage, etc.) and the project should avoid significant overhaul of those spaces Other elements presented as part of the CASE Committee meeting are likely to receive continued debate and consideration: • What can the Town plan for and build while 351 Benchmark (Old Fire Station) and the Rec Center are proposed for later redevelopment? • Should the Mall incorporate a food truck court? o As shown in the concept, or anywhere at all? Pedestrian Mall Improvements - PZC 1/27/25 January 23, 2025 Page 3 of 20 Does the Splash Pad make sense in its proposed location? o Should it be in the Park, closer to the playground? What policies could make this space inviting? Does the Mall need a smoking policy? How do people disseminate from the Park and how does the Mall impact this travel pattern? January 21, 2025 Health and Recreation Committee Meeting — Avon Town Hall There was shared support from the meeting attendees to: • Conceptualize this project as part of a "20-Year Vision" • Use shade elements at key locations o Maintenance and upkeep are important • Assess environmental impacts of development • Use effective wayfinding in the space and around Town to form connections • Consider necessary policies (E.g., Dismount Zone) Other elements presented as part of the Health and Rec Committee meeting are likely to receive continued debate and consideration: Similar to the CASE Meeting — o Should the Mall incorporate a food truck court? o Does the Splash Pad make sense in its proposed location? Does the project need a Splash Pad at all? Or the inverse- What do Splash Pads need to be optimal and does this project support it? Should the Town focus on redevelopment between Lettuce Shed Lane and Mikaela Way? o Should Old Fire Station and Rec Center redevelopment take shape before planning Mall between the Park and Mikaela Way? NEXT STEPS: Town Staff will continue to meet with committees, Town leadership, and the public, to craft consensus and a vision for the space. The goal of these meetings and ongoing discussions is to identify agreed -upon ideas, and relay that consensus to the designers: DHM Design and Stolfus Engineering. Currently, Staff has grouped the elements of the project into categories based on whether they seem to have general consensus: ;M -. Has Consensus Needs More Discussion !J Continue Mall treatment from Lettuce Shed What are the Goals & Vision for this space? Lane to Mikaela Way What is the 20-Year Vision? Apply "gateway" elements at Lake Street What does it mean to "prioritize Crossing edestrians?" Use Wayfinding and Signage to optimize project What is the relationship between parking, and and usage the pro'ect's Goals & Vision Apply a straight path with pull -offs or "nodes" Does this project need a food truck court? If so, where? Pedestrian Mall Improvements - PZC 1/27/25 January 23, 2025 Page 4 of 20 Soften "edges" in and around the path to connect Does this project need a Splash Pad? If so, with space where? Encourage (require?) anticipated development to Old Fire Station and Rec Center connect with Mall redevelopment — what does this mean for the Mall's immediate future? Raise crosswalks and use pavers How should the project incorporate the Library, with minimal changes if any? Apply canopy lighting Is the path through Rec Center parking the best one? Consider landscaping enhancements Consider the natural environment: sun, shade, drainage, snow / ice, Safety is a priority The Mall needs a new name The Mall is thoroughfare, rather than an alleyway Town Hall should have gathering space at South entrance, Skier Statue included Mall should be considered "two-way street" and also connect to North -South pathways Circle -pattern is existing, functional treatment Passive recreation is appropriate along the Mall Table 1-1 - Consensus Tracker STAFF COMMENTS: The meetings and subsequent dialogue about the Mall project have been appropriate and effective for concept -planning purposes. Several comments and suggestions from attendees justify staff comment, as discussion continues: Goals & Vision Statement Staff encourage the Planning and Zoning Commission to draft a vision statement during the January 27, 2025 work session. The statement serves to guide decision -making, and show how a project upholds relevant goals. Municipalities, including Town of Avon, document their vision in their Comprehensive Plan, and subsequently draft Goals, Strategies and Policies, to execute that vision. Projects and proposals should be reviewed for their ability to exact strategies and policies previously established in the Comprehensive Plan. Participants in the Pedestrian Mall Concept Review will benefit by drafting a succinct vision statement that derives from previously established goals and variety of policies and categories. An example of a vision statement for the Pedestrian Mall Improvements is: "The Pedestrian Mall Redevelopment Project will provide a high -quality civic amenity that beautifies the Town with art and landscaping, and provides a safe, inviting space for non - motorized transit through traffic calming and consideration for minimizing automobile travel in Town Center." Pedestrian Mall Improvements — PZC 1/27/25 January 23, 2025 Page 5 of 20 This vision statement purports goals for: • beautification, • placemaking, • safety, and • reduced automobile dependency These vision statements uses language in preexisting goals and policies. All development applications, including the Pedestrian Mall redevelopment proposal, are required to comply with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan. Connections to Future Development The Town Center area is likely to see development projects in the next twenty years that would benefit from physical and visual connections to the Mall. Previously, when private development adjacent to the existing Mall was proposed to the Town, the Planning Department shared that the Mall was expected to redevelop and that the proposal should include a connection. This practice will continue, and Staff will consider ways to ensure that future projects make meaningful attempts to provide connections to the Mall. Wayfinding & Signage, Policies, Etc. Concept -planning participants have astutely identified that in order for the Mall to optimally function and serve the community, including visitors, that off -site and non-physical elements need incorporation into the project. Staff confirm that wayfinding in the Mall and around Town should identify the Mall, its location, and relevant connections. The Town completed a Wayfinding & Signage Plan in 2023, and will look to incorporate elements of that Plan into the Mall project. Additionally, Staff agree that policies that "make the space work" are appropriate elements of the project. Concept -planners can move forward comfortably with the understanding that policies can and will be applied to the space, in order to exact the purpose of certain elements, areas, and the overall concept. Design Principles vs. Amenities 1 Features Participants have identified a perceived grey -area between what were identified as Design Principles in the joint work session, as opposed to proposed amenities and features. In an attempted to distinguish the two, Staff has developed a table that concept -planners can revise moving forward: Ped Mall Design Principles Ped Mall Proposed Amenities I Features Pedestrians are prioritized over car and bikes travel Raised crosswalks and pavers in streets The Pedestrian experience is paramount Canopy lighting Pedestrian experience is prioritized over maintaining existing parking counts Art installations Continuous treatment from LSL to the Park Passive recreation, furnishings, and games in "nodes" Pedestrian Mall Improvements — PZC 1/27/25 January 23, 2025 Page 6 of 20 Straight, efficient travel lanes Civic plaza at Town Hall, with Skier Statue Safety between non -motorized users is key Splash Pad Connections can be visual and/or physical Food truck / kiosk court Incorporate circular patterns in design Extension of Heat Recovery System Design and locate effective wayfinding and si na e Wayfinding & Signage along the path and around Town Consider a variety of users with respect to age, mobility, language spoken, familiarity with Town, etc. NEXT STEPS: Staff will continue to engage with committee members, leadership, and the design team (DHM Designs and Stolfus) to craft consensus and relay essential design principles through February 2025. Staff is optimistic that the original goal to conclude concept -planning before March 2025 will be met, and the project remains on schedule: PED MALL DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE • CONCEPT CONSENSUS TO DESIGN TEAM —MARCH '25 • LAND SURVEY— MAY'25 • PLANNING REVIEW AND APPROVALS — AUGUST '25 • OUT TO BID— NOVEMBER'25 • CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES — SPRING `26 Thank you, Max ATTACHMENTS: A. Pedestrian Mall Background —(Included in Original Report) B. Stolfus Engineering / DHM Designs Concepts for Review (Included in Original Report) C. Ped Mall Photos (Included in Original Report) D. Avon Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Spreadsheet (NEW) Pedestrian Mall Improvements — PZC 1/27/25 January 23, 2025 Page 7 of 20 ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session ATTACHMENT A BACKGROUND FROM THE PREVIOUS REPORT FOR THE JOINT WORK SESSION Pedestrian malls serve to help people get outside and move around safely in an interesting, safe, and inviting space. Pedestrian malls are notable for their ability to: • Support transit networks that prioritize non -motorized transportation. • Connect areas of town and related assets, create gateways, and invite exploration of space. • Provide opportunities for place -making and event space, activating areas with pop-up markets and fairs, art and compelling architecture. Town of Avon's Main Street Pedestrian Mall stretches nearly'/4 of a mile east to west, from the northeast corner of the Wyndham Property ("Possibility Plaza") to Lake Street, near the east entrance to Harry A. Nottingham Park. The Mall serves as the primary pedestrian pathway through the west portion of Town Center, connecting the Park with other civic assets including the Avon Rec Center, Avon Public Library, Town Hall, and the Transit Center. This area, known as the "Civic Campus", is part of Tract G on the Benchmark Subdivision Official Plat. Tract G also includes the Park. Image 1- Map of Tract G Area ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session ^ l .. .irk► s � image 2 - mail t_ayout ana concept Areas The Main Street Pedestrian Mall is the primary pedestrian route that connects accommodations with civic uses and recreational uses in the core of Avon. Given its importance to the community, previous Town planning documents included a variety of concepts and suggestions for the Mall: Original Plat The existing Pedestrian Mall predates the Town of Avon. Eagle County approved the original Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision Plat in 1974, which included a portion of Tract G dedicated to "Park and Municipal" use bisecting several lots platted for mixed -use (commercial + residential) properties. The Town of Avon maintained this physical framework when it incorporated in 1978, and the original Town plat from the same year shows a pathway between future, mixed - use sites where the east portion of the Mall currently lies. ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session -----� M..-tan w ..i�• K / - n X. a'� �5y' � � � ♦-.. w. �. rz s - LnCK 2 0T • { NOTTINGHAM•"-;� �A ��r �+` PARK °« Qom, `.04 .\.� w. �.>�\•y_ w AVONTO HALL if -- _ _ BEAVER CREEK TRACT Gi,..' �® w 16/ Id awm's•; . w w •ww.wwuin uaam �..r ' .yam: ,.es .F' " ,,. 'A u � M 6T la'q'Y 1 La�O.aa" Image 3 - Annotated Original Avon Plat Highlighting Tract G (1978) Avon Town Center Development Plan (2000) The early 2000s saw the Town consider a significant, conceptual overhaul of the Mall. The Avon Town Center Development Plan (2000) expresses that the Town's then -Existing Pedestrian Circulation was a problem -area, highlighting that the Mall was the only "formal provision for pedestrians" aside from sidewalks along streets. The document references "unclear way -finding", and "awkward parcel shapes" as general problems with the Town's layout as well. Interestingly, the Avon Town Center Development Plan (2000) recommends the redevelopment of the Mall as a vehicular thoroughfare that would serve public and private vehicles in addition to pedestrians, and for more pedestrian pathways to develop elsewhere in the Town Center, including two pedestrian sky -bridges. No sky -bridges or alternative pedestrian network developed, and the challenges related to way -finding and parcel shapes are still considered relevant to the Town. West Town Center Investment Plan (2007) The Town's West Town Center Investment Plan (2007) was designed to encourage and facilitate revitalization in the area between Nottingham Park and East Town Center. Drafted and adopted in collaboration with Design Workshop in 2007, the West Town Center Investment Plan sought to provide benefits for the area including: • Functionally and aesthetically complementary development, and enhanced, visual character for the Town Center ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session • More predictability, direction, and ease for developers and the Town in the design review process for redevelopment projects • Increased confidence in investors • More predictability for the Town's budgeting and financing mechanisms Image 4 - Map from WTC Investment Plan (2007) While details went largely unrealized given development constraints during the Great Recession in 2008, planning concepts from the West Town Center Investment Plan are worth consideration in 2025: • Street realignment to improve circulation and enhance development feasibility of vacant parcels • Linkage for pedestrian, bike, and auto circulation throughout the Town • A parking structure • Public plazas and gathering spaces • Entertainment opportunities and extended retail hours (night life!) • Enhanced signage, streetscapes, landscaping and wayfinding • Ground -level architectural detailing to enhance the pedestrian experience Master Plan for Harry A. Nottingham Park (2008) Harry A. Nottingham Park ("Park") has served the community as the Town's largest park and central outdoor meeting area for residents and guests since 1978, and has been the subject of several planning documents sponsored by the Town. The most recent Master Plan for Harry A. Nottingham Park (2008) inventories then -existing conditions and gives recommendations and strategies to guide improvements for the Park over time including: ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session • Create more prominent gateways to the park • Treat the park as a focal point for community activity and congregation The plan states that "a majority of park users who are local residents or visitors staying in nearby lodging typically walk to the park" but that "points of entry are barely visible. They need to be accentuated with monuments, directional signage, and lighting to highlight them as gateways into the park. A major recommendation and priority of the master plan is to make the entry points into the park more prominent and distinctive." The Park continues to see improvements and increased use, as demonstrated with special events and the successful beach enhancements enjoyed during summer months. At the southeast corner of the Park, the previous Town Hall building was demolished in 2021. Park improvements for the southeast corner of Harry A. Nottingham Park are soon be underway and include public restrooms, concession space, outdoor gathering and landscaping improvements. Wyndham Property The development of the Wyndham Timeshare property (2012) represents the most recent, physical improvement to the Mall: the addition of Lettuce Shed Lane and Possibility Plaza. Originally platted as "Benchmark Court", the Town entered an agreement with Wyndham Properties for both parties to install landscaping, hardscape, lighting and other compatible improvements to what is now Lettuce Shed Lane and Possibility Plaza. The project used funding from the Town's Urban Renewal Authority ("URA") to create a distinct node and pathway to the Transit Center in the Mall's layout, which marks the east boundary of the proposed improvements. The agreement authorizes additional pedestrian amenities and seating, including a snowmelt system underneath the Mall, and overall re -confirms that the site should be developed to prioritize pedestrians over vehicles. CONCEPT REVIEW: The Town's latest subarea plan La Zona represents the reimagining of the Main Street Pedestrian Mall extension from Lettuce Shed Lane to Harry A. Nottingham Park. Additionally, La Zona considers sites in and around the Mall, including access to Harry A. Nottingham Park, existing Town facilities, public parking areas, Avon Public Library, mixed -use and commercial developments. ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session Image 52 - Map of La Zona The La Zona Concept Plan segments the plan area into three subareas or "rooms." The rooms are labeled in the plan based on their "design identity" and intended use: Play, Civic, and Move. The Mall runs through all three subareas, suggesting that the Mall could represent different identities at different locations. ` O - II 3 � • � � # � � it R •.� �, r �,� � `� s s i" aai ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session PLAY: The westernmost section is anchored by Harry A. Nottingham Park, the Town's Recreation Center, and the Public Library. Three major destinations for children and families, and for residents and visitors to recreate and enjoy. As such, the design of the Main Street Mall should emphasize play and leisure activities, and provide features that encourage people of all ages to stay and enjoy. CIVIC: The central section is anchored by Avon's Town Hall, with underutilized plaza spaces abutting the Main Street Mall both at Town Hall and the Seasons complex. The goal for this section is to emphasize public and civic meeting space, with flexible design elements that encourage gathering and municipal programming. MOVE: finally, the easternmost section of the Main Street Mall emphasizes mobility and connectivity to other anchor destinations in Avon. This segment is the connective tissue to the Beaver Creek Gondola to the south, to local and regional transit services at Avon Station, and to thoroughfares on Avon Road and West Beaver Creek Boulevard. Design elements may include placemaking and programming features, but should also emphasize mobility and decision points to reach connected destinations. Image 6 - "Rooms" Excerpt from La Zona Concept Plan Additionally, the La Zona Concept Plan focuses on four sites for redevelopment: 1. Avon Recreation Center Expansion Analysis 2. 351 Benchmark Road aka "Old Firehouse" Use Study 3. Main Street Pedestrian Mall Improvements 4. Improved Multi -modal Connections (Through Existing Assets) The Town completed a public engagement series with Norris Design, Toole Design Group, and BRS Architects in 2023. In late 2024, the Town contracted with Stolfus Engineering and DHM Design Corporation to develop a concept to support items #3 and #4. The concept shows existing and proposed elements along the Mall, and site -specific proposals for the pedestrian path crossing Lake Street from the Rec Center into Nottingham Park, the pedestrian path crossing Mikaela Way from the Town Hall area to the Rec Center and Llbrary, and the Rec Center west side parking lot. ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session Lake Street Crossing c� i, future Poo( ADDITIONAL ; reconfigured PARKING SPACES 't. parking 10 ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES _ possible additional — entry parking spaces (4) plaza possible wa splaspay Findin9 H d TO PAVILION ll HI �. possible food tour ADDITIONAL 1 R R Y A. PARKING SPACES GJaccess cn HAM PARK optional N Y possible cabin relocation J' AV L113R 1a 2Y .o- ®;C neon AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL LAJTPr.t Date: i2iieiaoaa LAKE ST RAISED CROSSWALK Dete en LAJ I S bset sneers: of or oe Image 7 - Lake Street Crossing Concept for Review This space serves as an essential "gateway" into Nottingham Park, and should continue to support park - goers seeking access to the Park from nearby parking areas and the Town Center. The concept proposes a raised -element to update to the existing crosswalk from the Rec Center area to Nottingham Park, and additional on -street parking (eleven new spaces shown). The concept includes proposed locations for wayfinding, and an entry plaza. The Town has determined that the large tree located at the Park's entry should remain if at all possible, and concepts show the park -entry pathway jogging slightly south of the tree. This trajectory also maintains a clear view of the Avon Performance Pavilion ("Stage") across the main field. ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session Mikaela Way Crossing AVON �uture pool +: RECREATIO expansion ��. C E N TE R i.— BOLLARD (TYP.) J�j rossible � a J W CROSSWALK LOCATED TO PROVIDE SIGHT DISTANCE FOR 15 MPH POSTED SPEED. O N h�O W11-2 AHEAD W16-9p FM I_ ADJUST METCALF DITCH ACCESS BOX DOWN TO MA7CH SIDEWALK remove (2) RETAINING WALL L existing trees 'ING extend decorative pavers to 1 building entry REMOVE 2 PARKING SPOTS w W11-2 AHEAD 0' 10' 20' 11 +� Avon wow AVUPI rtut�IKIAry MALL uesignec MIKAELA WAY AT -GRADE CROSSING OPTION De,aae : LAJ swsn sneers: oz al o� Image 8 - Conceptual Layout of Mikaela Way Crossing for Review This space serves to connect the west portion of the Mall with the Rec Center Area and Avon Public Library. This subarea is essential in order for Mall -users to make visual connections with Park, and includes Town - owned parking spaces reserved for library -goers. This area is used by the Town's Public Works Department, for convenient movement of utility vehicles (snowplows, golfcarts, etc.) however, Mikaela Way is not considered a main thoroughfare for vehicular traffic, and can be restricted to private vehicles without causing significant, adverse impacts to traffic flow. Considerations for the space include: • Traffic calming and speed limit for vehicles traveling on Mikaela Way • Visibility for pedestrians and drivers to see one another • Visibility of the Park • Bollards and other methods for spatial restrictions • Look and feel, including landscaping (existing and proposed), wayfinding, amenities and materials - used • Relationship to the existing Prater Lane Daycare playground on Town -owned property ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session Avon Rec Center Parkin_g RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT CONCEPT 1 WITH AERIAL IMAGERY — 3 PARKwG sPAres 5 PARKING SPACES 3 PARKING SPACES f b 6 r �P ACCESS DRIVE FOR FOOD COURT N EXISTING: 31 PARKING SPACES ] ADA PARKING SPACES PROPOSED: 19 PARKING SPACES ] ADA PARKING SPACES - — AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL Des--: Eu vrmml+aznfinoz+ RECREATION CENTER PARKING CONCEPT I D-11— LAI 1s�e.Ais�er,: oA mo6 Image 9 - Rec Center Parking Layout Concept 1 for Review RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT CONCEPT 2 WITH AERIAL IMAGERY 3 PARKING SPACES 5 FARKING SPACES 3 PARKING SPACES U ` �P ACCESS DRIVE FOR N FOOD COURT EXISTING: 31 PARKING SPACES 7 ADA PARKING SPACES PROPOSED: 19 PARKING SPACES 7 ADA PARKING SPACES AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL oee�yee.: LAJ wri oolA: nreizoz+ RECREATION CENTER PARKING CONCEPT 2 Detwiler. LAJ Su6xr Sneeze: 06 or 06 Image 10 - Rec Center Parking Layout Concept 2 for Review The proposal includes two conceptual layouts for the parking area on the west side of the Avon Rec Center, which the Pedestrian Mall currently bisects. This parking area is currently used for Rec Center guest ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session parking, parking for Park and library -goers, Town of Avon and Library staff. The Volcano Sushi food truck uses the western -most portion of the parking area, immediately north of 351 Benchmark Rd. The Town also uses this area as an outdoor storage flex space, with portable, metal bleachers typically stored there. IMPACT TO PARKING: Staff acknowledges the potential impacts to parking in the existing "Civic Campus" (the areas in and around Town Hall, the Rec Center and the Library). The Town does not have stated goals to increase or maintain existing parking. Instead, the Avon Comprehensive Plan (Updated 2024) includes the following goals and policies related to parking: • Policy F.1.8: Promote Town Center development that minimize automobile travel. • Policy F.3.6: Reduce dependency on surface parking areas that directly abut streets. Image 3 - Parking Counts Around Ped Mall Both Concept 1 and Concept 2 eliminate parking in the southwest portion and add on -street parking on Lake Street. Both concepts show twenty-five spaces constructed where eighteen existed previously in the north portion of the Rec Center parking area. Concept 1 appears distinct from Concept 2 in that it proposes one- way vehicular circulation and a smaller footprint of the parking area. Only Concept 2 shows parking spaces immediately on both sides of the east sidewalk along Lake Street. ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session Rec Center Area Improvements Parking Impacts b Parkin Area Parking Area Existing Parking Spaces Parking Spaces - Concept 1 or 2 Lake Street North 3 11 Rec Center North 18 25 Rec Center Southwest 21 0 Lake Street South 20 23 Total 62 59 PROCESS: Concept Planning is an essential stage of development that precedes the design phase. Concept Planning typically determines: • General layout of site or project • Purpose, priorities, and primary users • Design Principles The Development Process Project Concept Concept Inception Planning Design Construction Bid & Final Award Design Image 4 - Excerpt from TOA Engagement Toolkit Concept Planning enables an effective design process. Typically, when a design firm is contracted to support a development project for a client, the firm will ask "what are the parameters?" Design Principles that the client can turn over to a designer at the onset of the design phase, guide projects to be efficient, cost-effective, and headed in a clear direction. Design Principles can have varying degrees of specificity. The January 13, 2025 work session includes the opportunity for leadership to review Design Principles proposed by Staff, and add new ones if deemed appropriate by attendees of the work session. ATTACHMENT A - Report for 011325 Work Session COCCM-U 1, Pt_ANI 1,7 r, 44 w 17':. ME Additionally, Design Principles help in the evaluation of feedback or suggestions, by giving a framework for which the feedback can be applied. The current list of General Design Principles specific to Pedestrian Mall Improvements up for consideration as part of this work session are: 1. Enhance pedestrian experience 2. Prioritize pedestrians over vehicles 3. Prioritize best pedestrian experience over preserving existing parking 4. Continue the Mall design elements that currently exists between Possibility Plaza and Lettuce Shed Lane 5. Repeat circle and semi -circle plaza patterns where appropriate 6. Construct largest plaza at Town Hall to be the main "Civic Plaza" 7. Create line -of -site to the Avon Pavilion from Mikaela Way / Main Civic Plaza 8. Relocate Skier Statue to the east and incorporate into water feature or fountain 9. Include a temporary food truck court opportunity between the Mall path and the northside of 351 Benchmark (Old Fire Station) 10. Install a light canopy between Civic Plaza and Lettuce Shed Lane 11. Identify opportunities for event tents between Civic Plaza and Lettuce Shed Lane 12. Identify reserved area for future splash pad. This element would be constructed with future Recreation Center improvements. 13. Design Mikaela Way and Lake Street Crossings to enhance pedestrian experience, prioritize pedestrians over vehicles, and promote pedestrian safety 14. Landscaping, patio furnishings, lighting, art opportunities and wayfinding to be determined at next level of design 15. Replace green space with additional diagonal parking spaces on both sides of Lake Street. 16. Explore use of Waste Water Heat Recovery system to heat portions of pedestrian mall on north side of the Seasons Building ATTACHMENT B - CONCEPT FOR REVIEW Full Concept (Updated for 012725) West Section of Concept (Updated for 012725) �, s-nr�s u ruRF A N n nbres N `:, �.�c, rviT. rkAFs � y ^6NNFC bN �� rt Puma ,.- Ns 7�/�►- 4TN. tyi PLAY 04,ND II q � t t ♦ - '� I� FullAIZIF CaW*C1bN "r � t cnvl'TY NtCeS fto PEAzA _ MAZA g:: nI� 1 f S. 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AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL Designer: LAJ Print Dote: 12/18/2024 Plwno 303 y213330 .. 970-Avon re, 303-22+23l wovuswd4VOIl Phone:970-390-2"' RECREATION CENTER PARKING CONCEPT 2 1 Detoiler: LAJI Subset Sheets: 05 of 06 5 PARKING SPACES 3 PARKING SPACES RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT CONCEPT 2 WITH AERIAL IMAGERY ACCESS DRIVE FOR FOOD COURT 3 PARKING SPACES EXISTING: 31 PARKING SPACES 7 ADA PARKING SPACES PROPOSED: 19 PARKING SPACES 7 ADA PARKING SPACES N 0. 10' 20' 40' I G�¢cmwouUVdlaygo:'coeo,ii" I Town of Avon I AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL Designer: LAJ Print Dote: 12/18/2024 • Phon¢ 3032213330 AVon Phone: 970-390-201J F. 303.2wc3� 13, w sonus�nd��lRECREATION CENTER PARKING CONCEPT 2 1 Detoller: LAJ Subset Sheets: 06 of 06 ATTACHMENT C - 2024 MALL IMAGES Image 3 - Aerial View of Ped Mall Looking West with Park and Stage in Background Image 4 - Lettuce Shed Lane Looking South ATTACHMENT C - 2024 MALL IMAGES q 4l d 1 l riCY d � r r r - — -w 0 4 a x.� Image 5 - View from Mall Looking West towards the Park Image 6 - Aerial View of Mikaela Way Crossing and Rec Center with Park and Stage in Background ATTACHMENT C — 2024 MALL IMAGES Image 7 - Aerial View of Rec Center Parking Area and Mall Path Looking West Image 8 - Aerial View of Lake Street Crossing with Park and Stage in Background ATTACHMENT C - 2024 MALL IMAGES ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Category Goal Policy Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.1: Encourage redevelopment and revitalization of outdated, form rundown, or otherwise neglected areas. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.2: Locate uses that generate significant traffic near transit facilities form or shared parking facilities. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.3: Investigate including Floor Area Ratio limitations in the form Municipal Code. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.4: Encourage development that is consistent with the overall Built form Form according to the Built Form Diagram. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.5: Promote development that maximizes sun exposure and form protects views Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community form Policy A.1.6: Require minimum densities in the Town Center Districts. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.7: Promote development that is accessible and integrated with form existing retail and transit within the Town Center District. Built Form Goal A.1: Promote a compact community form Policy A.1.8: Encourage vertically mixed uses within Town Center. Goal A.1: Promote a compact community Policy A.1.9: Maintain strong street edges within Town Center; with setbacks Built Form form and articulated upper floors Goal A.2: Maintain a physical and visual Policy A.2.1: Continue to inventory, analyze, and prioritize lands adjacent to Built Form separation between Avon and its the developed portions of Town for acquisition and/or preservation as open surrounding space or other public purposes. Goal A.2: Maintain a disphysical and visual separation between Avon and its Built Form surrounding communities that preserves the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains Policy A.2.2: Encourage cluster style development in areas of less density to and the Eagle River valley. promote environmentally and aesthetically sensitive site design. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal A.2: Maintain a physical and visual separation between Avon and its Built Form surrounding communities that preserves the Policy A.2.3: Participate in planning efforts related to lands outside the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains Town's corporate limits that may affect the community to make and the Eagle River valley. development more consistent across political boundaries. Goal A.3: Ensure that annexations provide Built Form an overall benefit to the community and are in conformance with this plan's goals and Policy A.3.1: Zone annexed lands in conformance with the Future Land Use policies. Plan and existing development standards Goal A.3: Ensure that annexations provide Built Form an overall benefit to the community and are Policy A.3.2 Ensure that the Town's goals and policies are identified and met in conformance with this plan's goals and in all annexation agreements, subdivision improvement agreements, and policies. other commitments. Goal B.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offer a range of housing options, diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high Land Use quality civic and recreational facilities that work in concert to strengthen Avon's identity as both a year-round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic Policy B.1.1: Include sufficient land for public uses such as schools, center. recreation, community facilities, and government services Goal B.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offer a range of housing options, diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high Land Use quality civic and recreational facilities that work in concert to strengthen Avon's identity as both a year-round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic center. Policy B.1.2: Focus lodging and guest accommodation in the Town Center ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal 8.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offer a range of housing options, diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high Land Use quality civic and recreational facilities that work in concert to strengthen Avon's identity as both a year-round residential community Policy 13.1.3: Encourage development applicants to meet with adjacent and as a commercial, tourism and economic residents, businesses, and property owners during all application phases to center. identify concerns and strategies to address them Goal 8.1: Provide a balance of land uses that offer a range of housing options, diverse commercial and employment opportunities, inviting guest accommodations, and high Land Use quality civic and recreational facilities that work in concert to strengthen Avon's identity as both a year-round residential community and as a commercial, tourism and economic Policy 6.1.4: Encourage developers to rezone properties from PUD to center. standard zone districts. Goal 8.2: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a community of safe, interactive, Land Use and cohesive neighborhoods that contribute Policy 6.2.1: Attempt to meet the use and density guidelines on the Future to the Town's overall character and image. Land Use Map Goal 8.2: Ensure that Avon continues to develop as a community of safe, interactive, Land Use and cohesive neighborhoods that contribute to the Town's overall character and image. Policy B.2.2: Promote a wide range of residential uses throughout the Town. Goal 8.3: Use mixed -use development to Land Use create a more balanced, sustainable system Policy B.3.1: Encourage mixed -use development in appropriate areas of land uses identified in the Future Land Use Plan. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal 8.3: Use mixed -use development to Land Use create a more balanced, sustainable system Policy B.3.2: Allow for temporary uses on ground floor retail space which are of land uses able to respond to market demand. Goal 8.4: Encourage commercial development that enhances Avon's overall economic health, contributes to the Land Use community's image and character, and provides residents and visitors with Policy B.4.1: Promote clustered commercial development to provide publicly increased choices and services accessible amenities. Goal 8.4: Encourage commercial development that enhances Avon's overall economic health, contributes to the Land Use community's image and character, and provides residents and visitors with Policy B.4.2: Foster development to use LEED or similar standards in planning increased choices and services and construction Goal 8.4: Encourage commercial development that enhances Avon's overall economic health, contributes to the Land Use community's image and character, and provides residents and visitors with Policy B.4.3: Encourage residential neighborhoods that have pedestrian increased choices and services connections and convenient retail and services. Land Use Goal 8.5: Encourage revitalization of existing Policy 6.5.1: Ensure infrastructure improvements include sidewalks, utilities, light industrial and manufacturing uses. and controlled access from collector roads, like Nottingham Road. Land Use Goal 8.5: Encourage revitalization of existing Policy 6.5.2: Encourage effective screening of industrial uses from adjacent light industrial and manufacturing uses. uses and vehicular access and circulation separate from public roads. Land Use Goal 8.5: Encourage revitalization of existing Policy B.5.3: Review accessory residential uses in association with light light industrial and manufacturing uses. industrial commercial development when compatible. Goal Cl: Ensure that development is Policy CIA: Regularly update and enhance the Avon land use regulations Community compatible with existing and planned and District Master Plans for innovative design approaches and positive Character adjacent development and contributes to development outcomes. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal C.1: Ensure that development is Community compatible with existing and planned Character adjacent development and contributes to Policy C.1.2: Ensure compatible architectural features between adjacent Avon's community image and character. buildings. Goal Cl: Ensure that development is Community compatible with existing and planned Character adjacent development and contributes to Policy C.1.3: Design four sided architecture that maximizes solar exposure, Avon's community image and character. protects views, and breaks up building bulk. Goal Cl: Ensure that development is Community compatible with existing and planned Character adjacent development and contributes to Policy C.1.4: Extend Town Center urban design principles to appropriate Avon's community image and character. adjacent Districts. Goal C.2: Create community gateways and Community streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Character Avon's unique community character and image. Policy C.2.1: Beautify the Town with landscaping and public art. Goal C.2: Create community gateways and Community streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Character Avon's unique community character and Policy C.2.2: Design and maintain streets and walkways as safe, inviting, and image. pedestrian/bicycle friendly public spaces Goal C.2: Create community gateways and Community streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Character Avon's unique community character and Policy C.2.3: Reinforce community gateways along major roadway corridors image. that strengthen Avon's community identity. Goal C.2: Create community gateways and Community streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Character Avon's unique community character and Policy C.2.4: Encourage landscaping and building locations that enhance image. I neighborhood views and view corridors ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal C.2: Create community gateways and Community streetscapes that reflect and strengthen Policy C.2.5: Work with other entities to improve the streetscape along U.S. Character Avon's unique community character and Highway 6 and lessen visual and noise impacts from 1-70 and Highway 6 while image. preserving important views of Avon. Goal G3: Enhance existing cultural and Community heritage facilities, events, and programs that Character strengthen Avon's community character and image Policy C.3.1: Create appropriate community -wide art installations. Goal C.3: Enhance existing cultural and Community heritage facilities, events, and programs that Character strengthen Avon's community character and Policy C.3.2: Support and promote cultural activities such as theater, image concerts in the park, school activities, festivals and special events Goal C.3: Enhance existing cultural and Community heritage facilities, events, and programs that Character strengthen Avon's community character and Policy C.3.3: Maintain the existing heritage of the community and reflect that image heritage in new development. Goal C.3: Enhance existing cultural and Community heritage facilities, events, and programs that Character strengthen Avon's community character and Policy C.3.4: Encourage development of civic and recreational amenities that image benefit all neighborhoods. Economic Goal D.1: Ensure that there is a positive Policy D.1.1: Enhance retail opportunities and diversify the year-round retail Development environment for small businesses mix. Economic Goal D.1: Ensure that there is a positive Policy D.1.2: Authorize home occupations and live/work opportunities where Development environment for small businesses there is minimal negative impact to the neighborhood. Economic Goal D.1: Ensure that there is a positive Policy D.1.3: Encourage small business incubators to support local Development environment for small businesses entrepreneurs. Economic Goal D.2: Promote high quality Town Policy D.2.1: Prioritize the Capital Improvement Plan to support key public Development investments facilities and catalyze private sector projects. Economic Goal D.2: Promote high quality Town Policy D.2.2: Pursue beneficial economic development through available Development investments grants Economic Goal D.2: Promote high quality Town Policy D.2.3: Encourage private investment in Avon through innovative Development investments investment tools and partnerships. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Economic Goal D.2: Promote high quality Town Policy D.2.4: Support relocation for businesses that offer quality jobs for Development investments residents. Economic Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Development Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Policy D.3.1: Provide effective transit access with regional destinations. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Economic Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Policy D.3.2: Capitalize on recreational and cultural assets and heritage. Development resort community. Facilitate the creation of new cultural and recreational attractions. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Economic Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Policy D.3.3: Encourage collaborative approaches between community Development resort community. stakeholders to enhance Avon's overall guest experience. Economic Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Policy D.3.4: Support marketing that promotes Avon's community image and Development resort community. tourist amenities. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Economic Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Policy D.3.5: Seek marketing opportunities that capitalize on the overall Development resort community. community image rather than a single venue or event. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Economic Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Development resort community. Policy D.3.6: Ensure that attractions are identified in a wayfinding program. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Economic Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Development resort community. Policy D.3.7: Enhance access to and areas of visitor information. Economic Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Policy D.3.8: Encourage increased use of the Town's website to promote Development resort community. local tourist attractions. Goal D.3: Increase the number of visitors to Economic Avon by enhancing the year-round mountain Development resort community. Policy D.3.9: Expand the schedule and variety of events throughout the year. Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing Policy E.1.1: Establish policies and programs, which address housing needs Housing densities, styles, and types, including rental that are attainable to different Area Median Income (AMI) ranges. Evaluate and for sale, to serve all segments of the the mitigation rate required of development. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing Housing densities, styles, and types, including rental and for sale, to serve all segments of the Policy E.1.2: Encourage private development and partnerships that provide a population. diversity of housing for local working families Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing Policy E.1.3: Provide attainable housing through alternative means, including Housing densities, styles, and types, including rental but not limited to: payment -in -lieu, land dedication, regulatory and for sale, to serve all segments of the requirements, deed restrictions, waiver of development and building fees, population. and public -private partnerships that reduce the price of units. Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing Housing densities, styles, and types, including rental and for sale, to serve all segments of the Policy E.1.4: Integrate attainable housing within large developments and population. throughout Town Goal E.1: Achieve a diverse range of housing Housing densities, styles, and types, including rental and for sale, to serve all segments of the population. Policy E.1.5: Encourage "no net loss" of attainable housing in redevelopment. Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring Policy E.2.1: Place perpetual deed restrictions on all Town supported housing Housing communities to provide an attainable projects and enforce compliance. Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Housing housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, affordable for local working families. Policy E.2.2: Participate in a countywide down -payment assistance program. Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Housing housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, affordable for local working families. Policy E.2.3: Collaborate on joint housing studies and strategies. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (20231 Goals and Policies Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Housing housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, Policy E.2.4: Site attainable housing with multi -modal transportation options affordable for local working families. and facilities, including bike and pedestrian paths Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Housing housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, affordable for local working families. Policy E.2.5 Consider providing Town revenues in desirable housing projects. Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Housing housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, Policy E.2.6 Explore opportunities for conversion of free market housing to affordable for local working families. increase stock of attainable units. Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Policy E.2.7 Work with owners and associations of deed restricted properties Housing housing program that incorporates both to encourage maintenance and capital improvements of units and rental and ownership opportunities, properties, including but not limited to evaluating deed restriction affordable for local working families. modifications, special improvement districts, and capital reserve studies Goal E.2: Coordinate with neighboring communities to provide an attainable Housing housing program that incorporates both rental and ownership opportunities, Policy E.2.8 Ensure that new deed restricted projects require capital affordable for local working families. improvement and ongoing maintenance reserves. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal Multi -modal transportation system that minimizes dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non -motorized vehicles. Policy F.1.1: Develop amulti-modal transportation plan and encourage development proposals to use it in their plans. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal Multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Transportation & dependence on automobile travel within the Parking Town by making it easier and more inviting to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize Policy F.1.2: Prioritize pedestrians, bicycles, and transit when designing or other non -motorized vehicles. redesigning streets Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal Multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Transportation & dependence on automobile travel within the Parking Town by making it easier and more inviting to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize Policy F.1.3: Connect pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular circulation systems other non -motorized vehicles. with transit. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal Multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Transportation & dependence on automobile travel within the Parking Town by making it easier and more inviting to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize Policy F.1.4: Devise public transit service that maximizes efficiency and other non -motorized vehicles. increases ridership. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Multi -modal dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non -motorized vehicles. Policy F.1.5: Implement traffic calming measures. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal Multi -modal transportation system that minimizes dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non -motorized vehicles. Policy F.1.6: Connect transit to pedestrian and bicycle paths. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Multi -modal dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize Policy F.1.7: Encourage development that provides appropriate modal other non -motorized vehicles. facilities. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Multi -modal dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non -motorized vehicles. Policy F.1.8: Promote Town Center development that minimize automobile travel. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Multi -modal dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize Policy F.1.9: Locate schools, parks, and other civic facilities near trails, other non -motorized vehicles. sidewalks, and transit facilities. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal Multi -modal transportation system that minimizes dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize other non -motorized vehicles. Policy F.1.10: Provide bicycle and pedestrian connections across I-70. Goal F.1: Create an integrated multi -modal transportation system that minimizes Multi -modal dependence on automobile travel within the Transportation & Town by making it easier and more inviting Parking Policy F.1.11: Recognize the railroad right of way corridor as an integral part to use transit, walk, ride bicycles, and utilize of the Town, s mobility system through integration of right of way, at -grade other non -motorized vehicles, crossings, and regional coordination. Multi -modal Goal F.2: Maintain and improve transit Transportation & connections between Avon and Beaver Creek Policy F.2.1: Investigate transportation options to directly link the Town Parking Village Center with Beaver Creek Village. Multi -modal Goal F.2: Maintain and improve transit Transportation & connections between Avon and Beaver Creek Policy F.2.2: Work with Beaver Creek and other entities for funding and Parking Village operating transit connections. Multi -modal Goal F.2: Maintain and improve transit Transportation & connections between Avon and Beaver Creek Policy F.2.3: Develop pedestrian connections between transit, parking, and Parking Village Avon Station. Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage apark once/shop Policy F.3.1: Implement a parking management plan. Consider eliminating Transportation & minimum parking standards in strategic areas as a way to create and Parking many" environment incentivize redevelopment. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage a "park once/shop Transportation & Parking many" environment Policy F.3.2: Design roads to disperse traffic in community centers. Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage a "park once/shop Transportation & Policy F.3.3: Develop an unbundled pay -in lieu program for joint parking Parking many environment structures within parking districts. Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage a "park once/shop Transportation & Policy F.3.4: Investigate the feasibility of joint development of structured Parking many" environment parking facilities in the Town Center. Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage a "park once/shop Transportation & Policy F.3.5: Encourage underground parking structures share access and Parking many environment connect to adjacent underground parking structures. Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage a "park once/shop Transportation & Policy F.3.6: Reduce dependency on surface parking areas that directly abut Parking many" environment streets. Multi -modal Goal F.3: Encourage a "park once/shop Transportation & Policy F.3.7: Ensure parking facilities are easily accessible by pedestrian Parking many environment connections and have minimal visual impacts. Goal G.1: Protect Avon's unique natural Policy G.1.1: Acquire and protect open space that preserves wildlife and the Environment setting and its open spaces. natural environment. Goal G.1: Protect Avon's unique natural Policy G.1.2: Maintain the Eagle River as a valued resource in accordance Environment setting and its open spaces. with the most recent Eagle River Watershed Plan. Policy G.1.3: Work with public and private landowners to identify Environment Goal G.1: Protect Avon's unique natural opportunities for conservation easements, permanent open space protection setting and its open spaces. tools, and access to open space Goal G.1: Protect Avon's unique natural Policy G.1.4: Minimize and mitigate potential development impacts to Environment setting and its open spaces. wildlife and watersheds. Policy G.1.5: Locate parking areas, trash containers, loading, and service Goal G.1: Protect Avon's unique natural Environment areas so they are screened or buffered to minimize impacts on the Eagle setting and its open spaces. River or surrounding uses. Goal G.2: Identify and mitigate potential Environment environmental hazards to promote public Policy G.2.1: Identify and avoid development in environmentally sensitive health, safety, and welfare. areas or steep hillsides. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal G.3: Discourage air, water, light, and Policy G.3.1: Investigate an alternative fuel program for the Town's transit Environment noise pollution. and fleet vehicles. Environment Goal G.3: Discourage air, water, light, and noise pollution. Policy G.3.2: Enforce the use of "Dark Sky" compliant fixtures. Policy G.3.3: Limit the number and location of wood burning fireplaces, Environment Goal G.3: Discourage air, water, light, and reduce demand for automobile trips, and reduce pollution from existing noise pollution. sources. Goal G.3: Discourage air, water, light, and Policy G.3.4: Explore the feasibility and necessity of a noise ordinance and Environment noise pollution. educational program. Policy G.4.1: Incentivize renewable energy and building techniques which Environment Goal G.4: Conserve environmental resources. support the goals of the Eagle County Climate Action Plan. Policy G.4.3: Use Town buildings as examples of best practice in building Environment Goal G.4: Conserve environmental resources. efficiency and sustainability. Policy G.4.2: Support regional and local recycling and compost facilities and Environment Goal G.4: Conserve environmental resources. programs. Policy G.4.3: Promote water conservation through public education, supply Environment Goal G.4: Conserve environmental resources. management, and demand management techniques. Parks, Recreation, Goal H.1: Provide an exceptional system of Trails, &Open parks, trails, and recreational programs to serve the year-round needs of area residents Policy H.1.1: Evaluate and seek parcels or easements for open space, trails, Space and visitors. and recreation. Parks, Recreation, Goal H.1: Provide an exceptional system of Trails, &Open parks, trails, and recreational programs to serve the year-round needs of area residents Policy H.1.2: Manage, protect, and plan for public open space. Analyze trail Space and visitors. maintenance and rule enforcement in open space. Parks, Recreation, Goal H.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational programs to Policy H.1.3: Support development and annexation to incorporate Trails, &Open serve the year-round needs of area residents recreational amenities, land for trails, and open space accessible to the Space and visitors. public. Parks, Recreation, Goal H.1: Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and recreational programs to Trails, &Open serve the year-round needs of area residents Space and visitors. Policy H.1.4: Integrate the Town's trail system with regional trail systems. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Goal H.1: Provide an exceptional system of Parks, Recreation, parks, trails, and recreational programs to Trails, &Open serve the year-round needs of area residents Policy H.1.5: Link open space through coordination with other governments Space and visitors. and non -profits Parks, Recreation, Goal H.2: Coordinate and collaborate with Trails, & Open surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to Policy H.2.1: Collaborate with other recreation providers for joint use of Space develop recreational opportunities. facilities and coordinated event planning. Parks, Recreation, Goal H.2: Coordinate and collaborate with Trails, & Open surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to Policy H.2.2: Review and provide input on U.S. Forest Service and BLM land Space develop recreational opportunities. swaps within the 3-mile planning area. Public Services, Goal 1.1: Ensure cost effective provision and Facilities, Utilities, development o ublic acilities and services. p f p f Policy 1.1.1: Analyze the impact of various types of growth and development y y p yp g p & Government on services. Public Services, Goal 1.1: Ensure cost effective provision and Facilities, Utilities, development of public facilities and services. & Government Policy 1.1.2: Develop community services and facilities based on demand. Public Services, Goal 1.1: Ensure cost effective provision and Facilities, Utilities, development of public facilities and services. Policy 1.1.3: Encourage neighborhood and community -based childcare, senior & Government care, and healthcare facilities. Public Services, Goal 1.2: Encourage the broad participation Facilities, Utilities, of citizens in planning efforts and decision- & Government making. Policy 1.2.1: Strive for increased transparency in government. Public Services, Goal 1.2: Encourage the broad participation Facilities, Utilities, of citizens in planning efforts and decision - Policy 1.2.2: Build awareness of upcoming events, planning processes, and & Government making. decisions. ATTACHMENT D - COMP PLAN GOALS AND POLICIES Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan (2023) Goals and Policies Public Services, Goal 1.2: Encourage the broad participation Facilities, Utilities, of citizens in planning efforts and decision- & Government making. Policy 1.2.3: Use multiple methods of communication with the public. Public Services, Goal 1.2: Encourage the broad participation Facilities, Utilities, of citizens in planning efforts and decision - Policy 1.2.4: Encourage HOAs in all parts of Avon. Keep an active database of & Government making. HOA contacts, and provide training to interested HOAs. Regional Goal J.1: Collaborate with other agencies to Policy J.1.1: Collaborate with county, regional, state, and federal agencies Coordination implement this plan and to ensure Avon's and adjacent municipalities on cooperative planning efforts and regional needs and goals are being met. issues. Regional Goal J.1: Collaborate with other agencies to Coordination implement this plan and to ensure Avon's Policy J.1.2: Participate in agreements with regional agencies and adjacent needs and goals are being met. municipalities to share facility costs and revenue. Regional Goal J.1: Collaborate with other agencies to Coordination implement this plan and to ensure Avon's Policy J.1.3: Refer applicable development submittals to regional agencies needs and goals are being met. and adjacent municipalities to coordinate on regional issues. AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MCINDAY, 1ANUARY 13, 2025 ��� PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM C O L O R A D O PUBLIC MEETING: 5:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (CHAIRPERSON) MEETING COMMENCED AT 5:31 PM. A ROLLCALL WAS TAKEN, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BRAD CHRISTIANSON, ANTHONY SEKINGER, BRIAN SIPES AND OLIVIA COOK WERE PRESENT. NICOLE MURAD WAS ABSENT. ALSO PRESENT WERE: TOWN MANAGER, ERIC HEIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MATT PIELSTICKER, AICP, PLANNING MANAGER JENA SKINNER, AICP, PLANNER II MAX MORGAN, AICP, TOWN ATTORNEY NINA WILLIAMS, AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, EMILY BLOCK. MEMBERS OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL TAMRA UNDERWOOD, RICH CARROLL, RUTH STANLEY, KEVIN HYATT, LINDSAY HARDY, AND GARY BROOKS MEMBERS OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY WAYNE HANSON, BRANDT MARROT, TONY EMRICK, GREGG COOPER, ROB TARTRE, AND LISA MATTIS MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MICHAEL LABAGH, KATHY RYAN, LISA POST, SONIA MARTINEZ, KEVIN HYATT, AND NANCY TASHMAN MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE DANITA DEMPSEY, LISA MATTIS, JUSTIN CHESNEY, PEDRO CAMPOS, DANIELLE MCNAIR, RUTH STANLEY, LINDSAY HARDY AND KERRI THELEN 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANSON MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER SIPES SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION. 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 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVAL. THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS. 5. JOINT WORK SESSION WITH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, AVON TOWN COUNCIL, THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, AND CULTURAL ARTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE 5.1. PEDESTRIAN MALL CONCEPT REVIEW- MAX MORGAN, PLANNER 11 MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED ATAVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, ONLINE AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, CALL MATT PIELSTICKER AT 970-748-4413 OR EMAIL MATT@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1. DECEMBER 9, 2024 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES ACTION: COMMISSIONER SEKINGER MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COMMISSIONER SIPES SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 4-0. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS 7.1. JANUARY 17, 2025 7.2. FEBRUARY 10, 2025 8. STAFF UPDATES 9. ADJOURN THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:10 PM APPROVED: X CHAIRPERSON MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED ATAVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, ONLINE AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, CALL MATT PIELSTICKER AT 970-748-4413 OR EMAIL MATT a@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS.