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PZC Packet 022425AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MCINDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 ` ,O PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM V ZOOM LI N K: H TPS.'11bW2KMZOOViW 187977832981 COLORADO 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (CHAT RPERSON) - 5:30 PIVI 2. APPRavAL OF AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLJCTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE CONIMUNICATICNV RaATED TO AGENDA ITEMS 4. PUBUCCONVENT-CONNEWTSARE VVELCONEONITEMS NOT USTEDONTHE FOLLOMNGAGENDA PUBuCCOmENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES. THE SPEAKER M4Y BE GIVEN O'VE (1) ADDITI0\14L MINUTE SUBJECT TO PLANNING AND ZONING COMv>ISSI ON APPROVAL. 5. WORK SESSION 5.1. MAIN STREET MALL CONCEPT PLAN FtEmEVV- PLANNER 11, MAX MORGAN 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1. FEBRuARY 10, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMVII SSI ON NtE n NG M NUTES 7. FUTURE NtETINGS 7.1. MgRcH 10, 2025 7.2. MAROH 24, 2025 8. STAFF UPDATES mw_ m a k MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON 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 n FROM: Max Morgan, AICP, Planner II Avon RE: Main Street Pedestrian Mall Concept Design Work Session DATE: February 20, 2025 COLORADO SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This report presents information to the Planning and Zoning Commission ("PZC") concerning the conceptual layout and proposed improvements to the Main Street Pedestrian Mall ("Mall") from Lettuce Shed Lane to Lake Street. This information supplements a public work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission to evaluate potential Pedestrian Mall improvements, based on concepts (Attachment A) provided by DHM Designs and Stolfus Engineering ("Consultants"). The work session is part of the February 24, 2025 PZC meeting. The purposes of this work session are to summarize and present the results of previous discussions with committees to PZC, and, to identify aspects of the proposed concepts that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to Avon Town Council ("Council"). Council will provide final comments to Consultants, including comments provided by the PZC, in addition to the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA"), Health and Recreation Committee, Cultural, Arts and Special Events Committee ("CASE"). The February 24 work session with Planning and Zoning Commission should include, but is not limited to, discussions regarding: 1. PZC's preferred path layout (Options 1, 2 or 3) a. NOTE: Peripheral elements shown in the rendering, like Lake Street on -street parking updates or the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing, are NOT tied to the path layout and can be modified or omitted. 2. Whether PZC recommends the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing Concept, and if so, what additional elements can and should occur 3. Whether a Food Truck Court or similar concept should be included 4. Any ideas or feedback on the Civic Plaza at the south entry of Town Hall While no formal action is required, Staff requests that the results of the PZC work session include a conclusive determination of a preferred path layout, with or without modifications, and a conclusive recommendation for whether the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing should be included in the path design. The PZC can also discuss policies and programming for the space (E.g., Dismount Zones, etc.) however, there is no assurance that review by Avon Town Council will cover those components. The PZC will have the opportunity to rereview the project proposal, with greater design detail, when construction designs are submitted to the Town for planning approval (the project will require a Major Development Review Application, which requires a public hearing with PZC and separately, with Council). 970-748-4014 mmorgan@avon.org Page 1 of 9 �1 Mail $�K,• •4 '_a i AVOM PEDESTRIAN MAIL wr� Image 1 - Path Layout Options 1, 2, and 3 (Larger Images Provided as Attachment A) OVERVIEW: Staff provided an overview of the project, including comments from the Town Manager, in the most recent report to the DDA for their similar work session related to the Pedestrian Mall Improvements held on February 3, 2025 (ATT B). The following is a summary of that work session and a similar joint work session held by the Health and Rec and CASE Committees on February 20, 2025. DDA Work Session — February 3, 2025 DDA reviewed the concepts, favoring Option 1 path layout. The DDA also considered a permanent, partial closure of Mikaela Way to private vehicles, in order to prioritize pedestrian safety and experience in this area. Staff advised that JVA Consulting Engineers provided a concept for the closure of Mikaela Way in 2016 (ATT C) and that this concept could be reapplied as a recommendation. The original concept to close Mikaela Way to vehicles includes the option to reopen the space for special events and emergencies. The DDA agreed that the closure should be included in the concept and presented to other citizens' committees moving forward for review. The consultant team added the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing to each concept rendering that were then presented to Health and Rec I CASE on February 20th however, none of the options have to include the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing concept (See Image 6 on Page 8). Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 2 of 9 Health and Rec 1 CASE Joint Work Session - February 20, 2025 The two committees jointly reviewed the concepts, heavily favoring Option 3. Members of the committees also requested that Option 3 receive further evaluation to determine if the Lake Street crossing and potential gateway space could be moved further south, like what is represented in Concept 2. While this specific suggestion would result in the loss of two (2) parking spaces, committees were generally in favor of maintaining or even increasing parking in and around the concept area. The work session included discussion on the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing. The committees were relatively split, with a single vote favoring the partial closure concept. Members expressed needs for either option: leaving Mikaela Way open to private vehicles or close it. Members also considered what safety crossing elements (raised crossing, flashers, signage, etc.) are best suited if the site is left open to traffic. Members also pointed out that the Town does not know how the potential closure would impact traffic patterns. a«i-ova« \}eJ�M J C7)sp' J decv..tivc pls.� ��I, ZI -ii. X/ t- f2K� -4 Image 2 - Concept 2 Lake Street Crossing (Raised) The committees also confirmed a preference for: • A food truck court to be included in the concept, • Natural safety buffers (boulders instead of bollards along the edge of Lake Street) (Shown Below and on ATT E - Additional Concept Images) • Considerations for bike traffic and conflicting uses along the path, • A shade structure at the Town Hall Civic Plaza Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 3 of 9 p� L "hVpI tlH°� L A ," 46 S T A E t 7 TWIT ;41Z <! ,evGt6:P- Image 2 - Lake Street Safety Buffer Options PZC WORK SESSION: The February 24 work session with Planning and Zoning Commission should include, but is not limited to, a discussion on: 1. PZC's preferred path layout (Options 1, 2 or 3) a. NOTE: Peripheral elements shown in the rendering, like Lake Street on -street parking updates or the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing, are NOT tied to the path layout and can be modified or omitted. 2. Whether PZC recommends the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing Concept, and if so, what additional elements can and should occur 3. Whether a Food Truck Court or similar concept should be included 4. Any ideas or feedback on the Civic Plaza at the south entry of Town Hall Work Session - Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 4 of 9 Image 3 - Alternative Civic Plaza Concept Path Layout Options The updated concepts show three options for the path layout from Town Hall west to Harry A. Nottingham Park ("Park"). All options show the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing concept applied however, this concept is mutually exclusive to the path options. Option 1 represents the straightest path, shows the Lake Street Crossing near the large spruce tree in the Park, and allows for up to nine (9) additional on -street parking spaces on Lake Street. The DDA prefers Option 1, based on the discussion at the February 3 work session. This option restricts private vehicle access to the parking area northwest of the Avon Public Library. This alignment eliminates pedestrian crossing of this parking lot area which improves the pedestrian experience, but impacts existing parking between Avon Library and Recreation Center and will require additional expense to construct reconfigured parking. This alignment should work with future use or redevelopment of 351 Benchmark and future expansion of Recreation Center. Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 5 of 9 Option 2 shows a straight path over Mikaela Way, but the path jogs to the south as it connects to Lake Street and the park. This more -southerly pathway aims to connect to the East Park Improvements project, including new restrooms and possible skate plaza, the latter scheduled for construction in 2025. This concept would eliminate some existing parking, including at least two spaces with electric vehicle supply equipment ("EVSE") however, the rendering shows parking gains north of the Lake Street Crossing. This option also restricts private vehicle access to the parking area northwest of the Avon Public Library. This alignment has same advantages for pedestrian experience, results in a better alignment for pedestrians heading towards the south recreation trail, has same impacts to parking as discussed in Option 1, results in a reduced area for redevelopment of 351 Benchmark, and may create some challenges with best pedestrian route for those heading to or coming from the playground area on the north side of Nottingham Park. Option 3 is the option to keep the current path layout and merely update it with pavers. This option would install pavers along the existing pedestrian alignment to cross the existing parking lot, follow the existing sidewalk and straighten the crossing of Lake Street to improve the existing pedestrian path but minimize the investment to allow realignment and a permanent Mall path with full features and amenities once the redevelopment of 351 Benchmark and expansion of Avon Recreation Center are determined. This is the most affordable option that allows future flexibility. This option strongly considers the anticipated but undetermined redevelopment of 351 Benchmark Rd ("Old Firehouse"), and seeks to minimizes expenses for development that would likely be undone by any future redevelopment at the site. This option does not restrict private vehicle access to the parking area northwest of the Avon Public Library, and the Pedestrian Mall would continue to bisect the parking area shared by the Avon Rec Center and the Library. Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing All concepts for review show Mikaela Way updated to allow pedestrians to move along the path, uninterrupted by vehicle traffic, from Possibility Plaza to Lake Street. Vehicles would likely be restricted by removable bollards, although other features could be appropriate at the site. No access points for buildings and businesses would require modification. The concept also shows the straightening of parking spaces with a gain of one parking space. Ideas to prioritize the pedestrian experience and safety led to questions of traffic calming: what speed limit is appropriate, what are the sight lines and visibility for pedestrians and cars to see one another, and what features could be added to show drivers that pedestrians have the right-of-way across Mikaela Way? Traditional traffic calming elements, like a raised crossing, do not apply well to the site because of the shape of the street and path connection (Raised crosswalks that are not perpendicular to the street do not function well. Lake Street is appropriate for a raised crossing). Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 6 of 9 The Enhanced Crossing resolves these questions by eliminating the option for private vehicles to cross the Pedestrian Mall path. The Town ensures that any approved concept for Mikaela Way would allow for a quick conversion to support vehicles during a special event or emergency. Image 4 - 2U16 MU<ae(a Way Grossrng c oncept Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 7 of 9 r hul Ic�i — tall 2 Image 6 - Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 8 of 9 Food Truck Court Countless responses to the Avon Community Survey include a request for more food options in and around the Park. The concepts allow for a food truck court to occur north of the Old Firehouse, and the PZC should assess whether a food truck court is appropriate in that location. Town Staff agree that few if any alternative locations for a food truck court exist. A food truck court does not implicate permanent development and could be converted easily whenever the property should redevelop. A food truck court would likely comprise of 3-4 trucks, 4- 5 picnic tables and other seating, a unique access point for trucks, and power supply. Town Staff confirmed that the Old Firehouse has enough power to support this use. No generators would be allowed at the site. Other Concept Elements There is consensus for the Civic Plaza at the South Town Hall entrance and Staff are now fielding comments specific to the site. The relocation of the Skier Statue, the addition of shade elements, as well as seating and landscaping should all be considered. Additionally, Staff welcome suggestions for gateway elements and crossings, path treatments and activity nodes along the path. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff is not providing a recommendation of a concept or layout to the PZC. Staff's goal is to provide PZC comments and recommendations to Avon Town Council with a report similar to this, including as much specific information as possible regarding the opinions of this group. If recommendations are unanimous, they will be characterized as such. If ideas are debated and the commission's opinions are generally split, those differing opinions will be characterized in the report (although specific commissioners will likely not be identified regarding their opinions and comments). EXAMPLE RECOMMENDATION: "The PZC recommends path layout Option , and the inclusion/omission (pick one) of the Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing, to Avon Town Council as part of their review. Additionally, the PZC recommends inclusion/omission (pick one) of an outdoor food court, prefers the design of the Civic Plaza, and prefers the design for the Lake Street Crossing and Gateway shown in Option " ATTACHMENTS: 1. ATTACHMENT A — Updated Concepts 2. ATTACHMENT B — Pedestrian Mall Report for DDA 020325 3. ATTACHMENT C — Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing Concept (2016) 4. ATTACHMENT D — Food Truck Court Images and Ideas 5. ATTACHMENT E — Additional Concept Images Work Session — Avon Pedestrian Mall February 21, 2025 Page 9 of 9 ATTACHMENT A - PATH LAYOUT CONCEPTS FOR REVIEW TOWN OF AVON - 2025 PED MALL CONCEPTS LAY r khCIVIC ' � MOVE MAFFY .46. rJ OTTIN6NAM • ,(.N WJi iyi-� OPTION A A oM ,avi�D�Nc A *5 �Aw- AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL L 116 �1 to Illlld Il[tiICH PATH OPTION 1 •Straightest Path • Miniplaza between Rec Center / Library *Gateway across from Lake Street Spruce Tree • Rec Center Parking Update + 32 Total Spaces on Lake St TOWN OF AVON - 2025 PED MA PLAY IrP a W � I7iTNR� • q T 11/1.p� R�SYRooM r to ,avicDiNs R �' +� x AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL uoroN ; ATTACHMENT A - PATH LAYOUT CONCEPTS FOR REVIEW LL C PATH OPTION 2 *Straight Path Over Mikaela Wc- le Miniplaza between Rec Center/ Library • Path Jogs South Towards Parking / Restrooms • Rec Center Parking Update + 30 Total Spaces on Lake St r oNA►t AVGNlook a IV i� mot: ,.••,..,, ®fIIIl�IIIItiII.N ATTACHMENT A - PATH LAYOUT CONCEPTS FOR REVIEW TOWN OF -2025 PED MALL C OPTION A aI Lift— -ff--' ;? i�qp QV 9�1_ T AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL PATH OPTION 3 • Keeps Existi r-� r e, th • Straight Path Over Mikaela Way ng Pa • No Miniplaza / No Gateway is No Update to Rec Center Parking + 33 Total Spaces on Lake St ATT B - REPORT FOR DDA WORK SESSION 020325 TO: Chairperson Taffy Ermck and DDA Board Members FROM: Max Morgan, AICP, Planner II Avon O RE: Main Street Pedestrian Mall Concept Design Work Session DATE: February 3, 2025 H " SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This report presents information to the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA') concerning the conceptual layout and proposed improvements of the extension of the Main Street Pedestrian Mall ("Mall") from Lettuce Shed Lane to Lake Street. Staff is soliciting co Tnents and feedback on the proposed conceptual layout of the Mall extension in order to provide guidance to our designers. C Trnents and recorrrnendations for all citizen committees will be forwarded to Avon Town Council ("Council") in March to finalize direction to our designers. The purpose of this work session is to summ erize 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. Council will provide final comments to the consultant team, including co Tne-nts provided by the DDA and other oommittees. Overview. In 2023, following the completion of the La Zona Concept FYan, Council directed Staff to proceed with design and construction of the Pedestrian Mall extension from Lettuce Shed Lane to Harry A Nottingham Park ("Parr'). 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'). The DDA Plan Area focuses on Avon's central business district, and the boundaries I7 NOiiINGHAM DARK I� —T AVON PEDESTRIAN MALL IONQPTUA L MA,TER oLAN Image 1 - Pedestrian Mall Concept for Review YJ n Li6FwRr =1111"tolfus include the Pedestrian Mall and adjacent spaces. The DDA Plan advises that the DDAwill work to halt or prevent the detenoration of property values or structures, prevent the growth of blighted areas, and will assist in the redevelopment of central business districts. 970.748.4014 mmorgan@3von.org ATT B - REPORT FOR DDA WORK SESSION 020325 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 Concept La Zona Concept,-` Review (Work Design Approvals Subarea and Ian Design Session and Phase Construction Revisions) WEE INGS SUMMARY. The following includes a sum -nary of the Joint Work Session and subsequent meetings with cormittees: January 13, 2025 Joint Work Session - Avon Town Hall Members of the Council, PZC, Avon DDA, Health & Rec Committee, and CASE attended a Joint Work Session as part of the January 13, 2025 PZC meeting. Town Staff and representatives from DHM Designs and Stolfus Engineering, Bill Neurn nn and Elizabeth Stolfus respectively, attended as well. Staff provided the above report in advance of the meeting, for the purpose of fad Iitatirig feedback and ideas concerning the future development of the Mall There was shared support from the meeting attendees to: • Differentiate between the Desfgn Rinc#es and proposed Features / Amenities • Consider how Winding & signage can support the project • 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 Pacemaking 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 Staff subsequently folloned 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 Meeti ng — Avon Town Hal I There was shared support from the meeting attendees to: Pedestrian Mal I Improvements — DDA 020325 February 3, 2025 Page 2 of 20 ATT B - REPORT FOR DDA WORK SESSION 020325 • Utilize paver -treatment at crosswalks similar to the Lettuce Shed Lane crossing. NOTE: Lake Street crossing is proposed to be a raised crossing and Nikaela Way is proposed to be an at grade crossing. • Promote a pedestrian friendly frontage on the Mall with the development of Lot B • Consider BOTH visual and physical connections along the Mall • Consider users and experience in both directions, i.e. the Mall is a gateway into Town Center as much as it is a gateway from Town Center to the Park. • Favor an alignment across the Rec Center parking that heads towards the recreation trail on the south side of the main field. • Continue established design themes and materials from Possibility Plaza and Lettuce Shed Lane • Coordinate designs of the Mall with any expansion plans the Avon Library may have. • 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 • Placen-aking 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 subject to further exploration: Future use and expansion of 351 Benchmark (Od Fire Station) and the Rec Center Food truck court • Splash Pad location — by Rec Center or closer to playground January21, 2025 Health and Recreation Cor nnittee Meeting —Avon Town Hall There was shared support from the meeti ng 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 Winding in the space and around Town to form connections • Consider necessary policies (E.g., Dismount Zone) Cther elements presented as part of the Health and Rec Committee meeting are likely to receive continued debate and consideration: • Food truck court • Splash Pad make sense in its proposed location January27, 2025 PZC —Avon Town Flail Pedestrian Mal I Improvements — DDA 020325 February 3, 2025 Page 3 of 20 ATT B - REPORT FOR DDA WORK SESSION 020325 The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed: • The importance of a balance between dear direction to the design consultants with allowing designers freedom to solve challenges and apply creativity to the conceptual design • Language regarding types of infrastructure should be sensitive to the goals for the pedestrian experience • Whether different zones or rooms can have different motifs, and even design treatment • That hardscape and softscape should be balanced o Maintenance and upkeep are important • Focus on pedestrian experience — i.e. the "Wbomerf Street" concept where the design treatment emphasizes the pedestrian mall at street crossings • A 20-Year Vision, including increased commercial activity and meeting places along the mall ("Spend money and spend time.") • How to highlight the Lake • Importances of additional parking in the long-term to support the 20-Year Vision • The value of designing spaces and features that serve multiple purposes (E.g., what can the splash pad be in the mntertime9) The PZC discussed a vision for the Mall, between Possibility Plaza and Mkaela Way, that emphasized gathering and Pacemaking, enhanced commercial activity and events, and making the space a destination that connects people to e)asting and future businesses. The conversation emphasized that designers are "problem -solvers" Who need parameters but also space to apply creative solutions to open-ended challenges. STAFF COMVEIM: 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 conTrient, as discussion continues: Connections to Wiest Beaver Creek Boulevard: 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. Staff is aware and advocates that any development of Lot B should include strong and attractive pedestrian path connect to West Beaver Creek Boulevard. Whyfinding & Signage: The importance of wayfindirig and signage has been a common theme that Staff recognizes and supports. The Town completed a WayFinding & Signage Plan in 2023, and will look to incorporate elements of that Plan into the Mall project. Pedestrian Mal I Improvements — DDA 020325 February 3, 2025 Page 4 of 20 ATT B - REPORT FOR DDA WORK SESSION 020325 Design Principles vs. Amenities / Features: Staff received the comment to define design principles separately from design features and elements. The fdlowing table separates design principles from design features: TABLE 14 DESIGN PRINCIPLES VS AIVENITIES Design Principles Design Features Pedestrians are prioritized over car and bikes travel Raised crosswalks and pavers in streets The pedestrian experience is paramount Canopy lighting between Lettuce Shed Lane and Town Hall Pedestrian experience is prioritized over maintaining existing parking counts Continue art installations where appropriate Continuous treatment from Lettuce Shed Lane to the Parts Passive recreation, furnishings, and games in "nodes" 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 court Incorporate circular patterns in design Extension of Heat Recovery tem Design and locate effective wayfinding and si nage Wayfinding & Signage along the path and around Town Consider a variety of users with respect to age, mobility, language spoken, familiarity with Town, etc. TOUVN MANAGER COMMENTS: Thus far the comments have been helpful. Overall, the direction from Council was to extend the Pedestrian Mall from Lettuce Shed Lane to Lake Street. The extension will improve the attractiveness of the Mall and will achieve design consistency and coherence. I do not anticipate that extension of the Mall will stimulate significant retail development, substantially transform the character or use of the area, or create a destination, but it will in -prove the attractiveness and functionality of this pedestrian corridor. The area between Lettuce Shed Lane and Nikaela Way is very straight forward in my opinion. There is already a plaza area in front of Town Hall on the Mall that can be in -proved and expanded to be consistent with the design theme. There is little room on either the north or south side of the Mall path in this segment to do much else. We have received strong consensus for the light canopy in this segment which should have minimal conflicts with existing uses. The improvements in this area will in -prove the Tom's agility to host art fairs or farmers markets on this stretch. The west side of Nlkaela Way should be improved with a more attractive "mini -plaza" that is consistent with the design theme. The current cement sideway area is dearly a hodge-podge of random and unplanned sidewalk repairs. The stretch between the west side of Nikaela Way and Lake Street is the most challenging due to the in -pact on parking and the uncertainty of future use of 351 Benchmark and future expansion of the Avon Pedestrian Mal I Improvements — DDA 020325 February 3, 2025 Page 5 of 20 ATT B - REPORT FOR DDA WORK SESSION 020325 Recreation Center. I see three options for this stretch: 1. SbaWlt path to Lake Street as ori_pinallyshovw. This alignment eliminates pedestrian crossing of this parking lot area which improves the pedestrian experience, but in -pads existing parking between Avon Library and Recreation Center and will require additional expense to construe reconfigured parking. This alignment should work with future use or redevelopment of 351 Benchmark and future expansion of Recreation Center. 2. Head Tovvaards South Path/Restroans. Redirect Mall tamards the south recreation trail and new restrooms in Harry A Nottingham Park. This alignment has same advantages for pedestrian experience, results in a better alignment for pedestrians heading towards the south recreation trail, has same in -pacts to parking as discussed in Option 1, results in a reduced area for redevelopment of 351 Benchmark, and may create some challenges with best pedestrian route for those heading to or coming from the playground area on the north side of Nottingham Park. 3. Install TenyapryPaver Path. This option would install pavers along the existing pedestrian alignment to cross the existing parking lot, followthe existing sidewalk and straighten the crossing of Lake Street to improve the existing pedestrian path but minimize the investment to allow re- alignment and a permanent Mall path with full features and amenities once the redevelopment of 351 Benchmark and expansion of Avon Recreation Center are determined. This is the most affordable option that allows future flexibility. NDCT STEPS: Staff will gather oomr rents from Avon DDA, Avon PZC, and Avon Health and Recreation Committee through February and will then present those comments with proposed design direction to Council in March. The intention is to provide design direction by the end of March to our designers and have designs finalized with cost estimates by late sun ner. Staff plans to conduct a bid process in fall of 2025 with a construction start in spring of 2026. Staff also anticipates applying for grant funding in summer of 2025 when we have an established conceptual design with rough cost estimates. Thank you, Nlax ATTACHMENTS: ATTACHMENTS NOT INCLUDED IN PZC REPORT 022425 A Pedestrian Mall Background — Previous Report R Stolfus Engineering / DHM Designs Concepts for Review (Included in Original Report) C. Ped Mall Photos (Included in Original Report) D. Avon Comprehensive Flan Goals and Policies Spreadsheet Pedestrian Mal I Improvements — DDA 020325 February 3, 2025 Page 6 of 20 ATTACHMENT C - MIKAELA WAY ENHANCED CROSSING CONCEPT NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION M • 1^ I^ J iil MIII R�. it 1 II \ I ' z— I a �'� � � _� -- � � _ ^. e S � ` "+ } �� � i ATT D - OUTDOOR FOOD IMAGES MfI ITTM e • f —� �� ' ��� •� u, .� �- figlow -�li�ti � rMin - �� . Russ �~ .�... Ilk . 11 ;� 1� �' • =� .:� i a v ATT D - OUTDOOR FOOD IMAGES Aa � •J �a...i J y � f �a ATTACHMENT E - Additional Concept Images TOWN OF AVON - 2025 PED MALL CONCEPT IMAGES � � r a Mikaela Way Enhanced Crossing AVoH T,:.14N C OPTION A LAY a N N C' w t u,cg J T�rXpK, A x Lake Street Raised Crossing Concepts 0/=7)I�+911,+ GW �.4 R Eiz) ��� E S T R E E T ,edps Lh "A S 7R E 6 7 Park Gateway and Lake Street Crossing Concepts Town Hall Civic Plaza Concept ,ss Section Showing Natural Safety Buffer vs. Bollards AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 PM AVOID C O L 0 R A D O PUBIJC MEETING: 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL (C-AI RPERsoN) WETING COMMENCED AT 5:28PM. A RCLLCALL WAS TAKEN, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS CARLY HANSEN, BRAD CHRISTIANSON, ANTHow SEKINGER, COMA COOK, NICOLE MURAD, NANCY TASHMAN AND BRAN SIPES WERE PRESENT. ALSO PRESENT WERE Tom MANAGER, ERIC HEIL, COIVMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR MATT PIELSITCKER, AICP, PUNNING MAI\WGER JENA SKINNER, AJCP, TOWN ATTORNEY NINA WILLIAw1S, AND DEVELOPMENT COoRDI NATCR, EMI LY BLOCK. 2. SWEARING IN OF NEW CONMSSION N3VBER ACTION: NEW CoMMI ssloNER NANCY TASHMAN wAs swoRN IN BY DEPUTY TOWN CLERK BRENDA ToRREs. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANsCN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER SIPES SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANI MOUSLY, 7-0. 4. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMWNICATION RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR EX PARTE COMMUNICATION. COMMISSIONER HANSEN INFORMED THE REST OF THE COMIMI SSI ON THAT SHE WORKS FOR ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES, BUT IS NOT DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE 3-MILE PLAN PROJECT. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT— COMMENTS ARE VVELCONE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOMNG AGENDA PUBLIC C &Ejvrs ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) AMNUTES. TFE SPEAKER M4Y BE GIVEN GYVE (1) ADDITIGYVAL MINUTE SUBJECT TO PLANNING AND ZONING CCVIMbSSIONAPPROVAL. THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS. 6. WORK SESSION 6.1. IwRoDuCTION To 3 MILE PLANNING— MATT RELSTICKER, Cavrv1UNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 7. CONSE r AGENDA 7.1. JANUARY 27, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Mums 7.2. REcoRD OF DEClsioN CPA24001 ACTION: COMMISSIONER SIPES MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COMMISSIONER CHRISTIANSON SECONDED THE MOTION, AND THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY, 7-0. 8. FUTURE MEETINGS 8.1. FEBRUARY 24, 2025 8.2. MARCH 10, 2025 MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON 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. irow- e e C THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:51 PM X A"ME V �_C?WOt MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON 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.