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24.04.01 FINAL - WEBSITE PACKET_____________________________________________________________________________________ MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON.ORG MEETING NOTICES ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, CALL TOWN CLERK MIGUEL JAUREGUI CASANUEVA AT 970-748-4001 OR EMAIL MJAUREGUI@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 1, 2024 MEETING BEGINS AT 3:00 PM DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 3:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS 4. PUBLIC COMMENT – COMMENTS ARE WELCOME ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes. The speaker may be given one (1) additional minute subject to Board approval. 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1. Work Session: Sun Road and East Town Center Subarea Master Plans Alternatives Analysis (Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker) (120 Minutes) 3:05 6. MINUTES 6.1. Approval of March 4, 2024 Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) (5 Minutes) 5:05 7. ADJOURN 5:10 Public Comments: Avon DDA agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public Comment” near the beginning of all Board meetings. Members of the public who wish to provide comments to the Board greater than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in advance on the agenda and to provide written comments and other appropriate materials to the Board in advance of the Board meeting. The Chairperson shall permit public comments for any action item or work session item and may permit public comment for any other agenda item, and may limit such public comment to three minutes per individual, which limitation may be waived or increased by a majority of the quorum present. Article VI. Public Comments, Avon Downtown Development Authority Simplified Rules of Order (970) 748-4413 matt@avon.org TO: Chairperson Tony Emrick and DDA Board Members FROM: Matt Pielsticker, Community Development Director RE: Sun Road and East Town Center Subarea Master Plans Alternatives Analysis DATE: March 22, 2024 SUMMARY: The February 5, 2024 Meeting of the DDA included an introduction of the Sun Road and East Town Center Planning project. The results of a visioning exercise were recorded and those will be reviewed on April 1. DTJ Design will again be on hand to facilitate another work session with the DDA. The results of the visioning exercise will be presented (“Attachment A”), along with an initial analysis of high-level design concepts for each subarea. Next steps will be outlined and refined further to wrap up the work session. The DDA is invited to a joint meeting with the Avon Planning and Zoning (“PZC”) Commission on April 22. AGENDA FOR WORK SESSION: Introductions (5 mins). Visioning Workshop Results (5 mins). Design Framework (15 mins). Preliminary Concepts Review (60 mins). Wrap Up + Next Steps (5 mins). PROJECT GOALS: The following goals are carried over from your last meeting for convenience: Primary Goals: 1. Maximize the amount of Community Housing in both redevelopment sub-areas with a strong goal that a minimum of 50% of residential development in these sub-areas are Community Housing. 2. Describe and depict a road realignment for East Town Center that creates a “main street boulevard” between Roundabout 4 and the Chapel Place road access to Village (at Avon) Planning Area A, which includes bike lanes, on-street parking, general pedestrian sidewalks that support street level restaurants and retail, convenient transit stops, attractive landscaping and opportunities for public art, and which best serves the future traffic demands generated by redevelopment of East Avon Town Center and by full build-out of the Village (at Avon) Planning Areas A, B, C, D, E, and F. 3. Determine the capacity, location and optimum traffic access for the Avon branch of the United States Post Office, which may include one centralized facility or potential branch facilities. 4. Recognize the potential impacts of redevelopment on existing businesses, including but not limited to displacement, disruption and relocation of business operations, and identify strategies to minimize negative impacts to existing Avon businesses who may be affected by redevelopment. Secondary Goals: 5. Analyze existing zoning and identify any changes or improvements to existing zoning to facilitate redevelopment. Page 2 of 2 6. Explore concepts to develop public parking structures to serve customers of commercial uses within the sub-areas to reduce the parking burden of future commercial uses and to provide more convenient parking opportunities for commercial patrons. 7. Identify options for financial support and partnerships to incentivize redevelopment, including but not limited to the Avon DDA. 8. Develop clear graphics and metrics that articulate the vision for both subareas. 9. Emphasize safe pedestrian access to and through subareas. 10. Emphasize the integration of efficient and convenient transit to serve the subareas. 11. Articulate best urban design principles which incorporate ground level activation with convenient and comfortable residential development above. 12. Integrate attractive public plaza or pocket park spaces which enhance the attractiveness and livability of the sub-area where possible. 13. Encourage a mix of interesting secondary streets, alleys and pedestrian areas to compliment the main street boulevard for the East Town Center sub-area. SUB AREA FEEDBACK: At this stage of the project staff is seeking comments and general feedback on the three (3) draft concepts for Sun Road and two (2) draft concepts for East Town Center. You will see the scenarios and potential pros/cons of each concept in the attached PowerPoint (“Attachment A”). Please come prepared to the meeting with a review of the attached presentation. NEXT STEPS: A potential path forward includes the following work sessions and public hearings: April 22 – Joint DDA/PZC Work Session May 13 – Joint DDA/PZC Work Session May 14 – Town Council Updates and confirmation to proceed with Public Hearing June 3 – DDA Public Hearing June 10 – PZC Public Hearing July 9 – Town Council 1st Reading of Ordinance Public Hearing July 23 – Town Council 2nd Reading of Ordinance Public Hearing ATTACHMENT: Attachment A – Powerpoint Presentation for April 1, 2024 Meeting Thank you, Matt Alternatives Workshop Sun Road + East Town Center Sub Area Plans April 1, 2024 ATTACHMENT A Agenda Visioning Workshop Results 5 mins. Design Framework 15 mins. Preliminary Concepts 60 mins. Wrap Up + Next Steps 5 mins. April 1, 2024 Objectives April 1, 2024 Review Preliminary Concepts Summarize Input Sun Road + East Town Center Sub Areas April 1, 2024 Project Schedule Alternatives Workshop APRIL 1 DDA + PZC Joint Work Session APRIL 22 DDA + PZC Joint Work Session #2 MAY 13 Town Council Update MAY 14 Sub Area Plan Approval Process (Tentative) DDA Public Hearing (Recommendations)JUNE 3 PZC Public Hearing (Recommendations)JUNE 10 Town Council Public Hearing (1st Reading)JULY 9 Town Council Public Hearing (2nd Reading)JULY 23 Purpose + Intent April 1, 2024 Establish a VISION (Sun Road and East Town Center Sub Areas) Increase Community Housing supply Focus on Economic Feasibility, Fiscal Sustainability, Quality Urban Design Intent: Establish a ‘design framework’ for redevelopment -not a prescribed Plan Outcomes Conceptual Framework Plan (Sun Road and East Town Center) Implementation Plan Recommendations Final Approved Sub Area Plans Visioning Workshop Results February 2024 April 1, 2024 Prompt #1: Observations What we heard… Sun Road Confusing (2) Hodge Podge Inefficient Flow Inefficient Wasted Spaced Old Impersonal Noisy Monolithic Divided Car centric Improve Post Office Parking Nice Streetscape East Town Center Convoluted Spread Out Too Choppy Too Many Stops Big Empty Buildings Vacant Busy Potential Parking Car centric Cement Essential Services Variety Retail Ohio Mall Visioning Workshop Results High Priority Items April 1, 2024 East Town Center Green Space (2) Landscaping / Green Space Energized Community Housing Place for Teens Diverse Retail Parking Parking Structure Easy access from I-70 City Design Pedestrian Friendly Keep it a Locals Area Housing Theater Daycare Residential / Parking Highway Screening More Roundabouts No Stop Signs Prompt #2: Opportunities What we heard… Sun Road City Design Public Gathering Green Space (2) City Grid Boulevard I-70 Buffer Add Density Commercial / Parking (1st Fl / Below/Above) Parking Affordable Housing (2) Community Housing Housing Visioning Workshop Results High Priority Items April 1, 2024 Hoffman Money East Town Center Parking Building height Care for existing businesses Loss of Existing businesses during redevelopment Keep it functioning during redevelopment Environmental impact of tearing down everything (land fill) Community buy-in Private/public consensus Private Ownership Lack of vision Sun Road Affordable Housing Density Traffic Lack of parking History Concerns without solutions Too many stakeholders Expand stakeholder input Displacement (owners) Visioning Workshop Results Prompt #3: Concerns What we heard… High Priority Items April 1, 2024 Community Support Landowner + Community Support Public Likes It Community Engagement To Be Able to Walk or Bike + Enjoy Clear Documents for Review Concept Plan Delivered the Goals of the DDA Address Majority of Concerns Developer Viability Completed on Time Start Construction w/in 12-18 months Plan that is Financially w/in realm of reality Visioning Workshop Results Prompt #4: Measures of Success What we heard… High Priority Items April 1, 2024 Visioning Workshop Results Key Takeaways (Combined Study Areas) Provide more housing Improve access + mobility Create activated public + pedestrian spaces Retain town character Address parking Ensure economic vitality (retain local businesses) April 1, 2024 Design Drivers April 1, 2024 Urban Design Framework What makes great urban spaces? April 1, 2024 Active Streets Public Spaces Buildings (Built Form) Urban Design Principles April 1, 2024 The Power of Placemaking April 1, 2024 East Town Center District Plan (2008) April 1, 2024 April 1, 2024 Organization Framework Civic Accommodations District (West Avon Town Center) Civic, cultural, recreational, accommodations Residential Village (Sun Road) Community housing, lodging, small retail (coffee shops, restaurants) Multi-Use District (East Town Center) Mixed use, active entertainment, housing, jobs, ground level retail and restaurants April 1, 2024 Street Hierarchy + Blocks Average Block Length: 250-450 ft Average Block Depth: 300-350 ft Base diagram is illustrative only April 1, 2024 Public Transit Service Existing / Proposed Transit Routes Existing / Proposed Transit Stops Sun Road # of Parcels 4 Total Parcel Area 8.10 ac. Total Building Floor Area 133,000 sf. Total Parking*373 spaces East Town Center Parcels 20 Total Parcel Area 31.00 ac. Total Building Floor Area 746,000 sf. Total Parking*1,249 spaces April 1, 2024 Grand Total Bldg. Area: 879,000 sf Grand Total Parking*: 1,622 spaces *off-street parking only Existing Conditions Building Program DistributionExisting Conditions Building Program Percent of total building floor area by use (based on sq. ft estimates) Source: Town of Avon, Eagle County Assessor Office, Field Observations (435,000 SF) (229,000 SF / 430 Rooms) (116,000 SF) / 89 DU) (99,000 SF) Total Estimated Building Area: 879,000 SF* *Includes both Sub Areas April 1, 2024 April 1, 2024 Redevelopment Potential Assumptions: Redevelopment will occur over the next 10-20 years Incremental Phasing Development Code Adjustments Infrastructure Planning Capital Improvements Criteria Single vs. multiple parcel ownership Long term lease agreements Ability to consolidate parcels Land assemblage potential Age of Structures Tax-base revenue potential Existing parking structure Initial Planning Concepts Sun Road April 1, 2024 Existing Street Sections April 1, 2024 Sun Road Concept 1:Multi-Modal Park-n-Ride Structure Vail Multi-Modal Parking Structure Possible parking structure site Av o n R d . Comfort Inn Site April 1, 2024 2-3 story parking structure (500-550 spaces) Multi-modal function serving visitors Access to transit and gondola Sun Road, First Bank and Comfort Inn remain Walgreens and Post office to relocate Pros Provides large supply of parking spaces in one location Easily accommodates visitors off I-70 New renovated ground level commercial / retail Cons Not an ideal location for a public-private funded parking investment No I-70 frontage road access Large parking structure footprint Consumes a significant portion of the Sun Road Sub Area Limits potential to accommodate Community Housing Opportunity sites (drug store, bank post office outlet) First Bank Concept 1: Multi-modal Park-n-Ride Structure April 1, 2024 *Values are estimates only *Includes existing First Bank, Walgreen’s, Post Office **Includes off-street parking only *** Includes existing retained parking and new surface and parking structure spaces Land Use Metric Existing Concept 1 Delta Change Residential Dwelling 0 0 0 No change Hospitality Rooms 150 150 0 No change Commercial / Retail Sq. Ft.62,000*30,000 - 40,000 Modified Varies Parking** Spaces 373 500 -550***150 -200+/-Increase Civic Park Acres 0 0 0 n/a Site Tabulations Comfort Inn Site Concept 2:Community Housing April 1, 2024 Sun Road, First Bank, Comfort Inn remain Walgreens relocation Parking structure (200-300 spaces) support MF uses Pros Supports new Community Housing opportunities Multi-family wrapped around parking structure Resident amenities (pool / club house, lawn area) Stronger street edge on W. Beaver Creek Enhance pedestrian connections Walking paths to Main Street Mall + beyond Sun Road infrastructure remains Cons Parking structure only supports on-site MF uses Does not optimize redevelopment opportunity First Bank Opportunity site (drug store, post office outlet) Possible housing above Site Tabulations Concept 2: Shared Parking Structure (Comfort Inn Remains) April 1, 2024 Land Use Metric Existing Concept 2 Delta Change Residential Units 0 190 -220 +190 -220 Increase Hospitality Rooms 150 150 0 No change Commercial / Retail Sq. Ft.62,000*30,000 - 40,000 Modified Varies Parking**Spaces 373 350 -450***+/-50 -75 Increase Civic Park Acres 0 0 0 n/a Values are estimates only *Includes existing First Bank, Walgreen’s, Post Office **Includes off-street parking only *** Includes existing retained parking and new surface and parking structure spaces Comfort Inn Site Concept 3:Full Redevelopment April 1, 2024 Shared-use parking structure (200-300 spaces) Sun Road, First Bank, Walgreen’s Comfort Inn slated for redevelopment Supports new Community Housing Resident amenities (pool / club house) Green space / additional surface parking Civic park space Pros Opportunity for corner retail (coffee shop, restaurant) Stronger Street edge along W. Beaver Creek Enhanced pedestrian connections Walking paths to Main Street Mall + beyond Comfort Inn redevelops to maximize development yields New 6-7 story lodging (250 plus rooms) Amenities (pool, restaurant, small retail) Secured, shared parking spaces in parking structure Cons Cost to relocate Sun Road utilities Redevelopment opportunity sites (drug store, bank post office outlet w/housing above) Concept 3: Massing Diagram April 1, 2024 Diagram is illustrative only Site Tabulations Concept 3: Full Redevelopment Values are estimates only *Includes existing First Bank, Walgreen’s, Post Office **Includes off-street parking only *** Includes existing retained parking and new surface and new parking structure spaces Land Use Metric Existing Concept 3 Delta Change Residential Units 0 200 -250 +200 -250 Increase Hospitality Rooms 150 250 -300 100 -150 (rooms) Increase Commercial / Retail Sq. Ft.62,000*30,000 - 40,000 Modified Varies Parking** Spaces 373 500 plus***160 -190+/-Increase Civic Park Acres 0 .5 .5 Pocket park April 1, 2024 April 1, 2024 Sun Road Sub Area Do you agree or disagree? Sun Road Sub Area should accommodate community housing and hospitality w/ supporting retail (drug store, bank, coffee shops, restaurant) A shared-use parking structure should support multiple uses in the Sun Road Sub Area. Main Street Redevelopment Concepts East Town Center April 1, 2024 Walkability Human Scale Density Vibrant Spaces Local Businesses Active Storefronts Residential Uses Access to Nature Fundamentals of a Great Main Street April 1, 2024 Hopkins Ave. Aspen, CO 64 ft. overall ROW 2 x 12 ft. travel lanes Angle and parallel parking 8 ft. sidewalks Main Street Carbondale, CO 53 ft. overall ROW 2 x 10.5 ft. travel lanes 9 ft. parallel parking 7 ft. sidewalks Main Street Precedents April 1, 2024 Pearl Street East, Boulder, CO 74 ft. overall ROW 2 x 12.5 ft. travel lanes (w/center turn lane at intersections 8 ft. parallel parking 16 -18 ft. sidewalks Pearl Street West, Boulder, CO 74 ft. overall ROW 2 x 12.5 ft. travel lanes Angle and parallel parking 12 -15 ft. sidewalks Main Street Precedents April 1, 2024 Main Street Precedents April 1, 2024 Basalt, CO 68 ft. overall ROW 2 x 12 ft. travel lanes Angled parking 10.5-12 ft. sidewalks Old Town Basalt, CO 60 ft. overall ROW 2 x 10.5 ft. travel lanes with center turn lane Angle and parallel parking 8-10 ft. sidewalks Park Lane, Kirkland, WA 55 ft. overall ROW 2 x 15 ft. travel lane 18 ft. parallel parking 9 -10 ft. sidewalks Main Street Precedents April 1, 2024 Telluride, CO 60 ft. overall ROW 2 x 14 ft. travel lanes with center turn lane Parallel parking 10 ft. sidewalks E. Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO (with median) Existing Street Sections April 1, 2024 E. Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO (no median) Existing Street Sections April 1, 2024 E. Benchmark Road, Avon, CO Existing Street Sections April 1, 2024 E. Benchmark Road, Avon, CO Existing Street Sections April 1, 2024 Option: 92’ ROW Potential Main Street Sections April 1, 2024 Option: 77’ ROW Potential Main Street Sections April 1, 2024 Option: 68’ ROW Potential Main Street Sections April 1, 2024 Option: 74’ ROW Potential Main Street Sections April 1, 2024 Concept 1: Modified Main Street April 1, 2024 Diagram is illustrative only 2-travel lanes with shared bike access On-street parking Integrated transit service / stops Wide pedestrian sidewalk area Ground level retail New roundabout Pros Integrated central street plaza Traffic calming design slows vehicles Visual terminus Gateway / placemaking opportunities Ability to close street for events Shared parking locations Cons Main Street length is reduced Awkward roundabout location Site Tabulations Concept 1: Modified Main Street April 1, 2024 *Values are estimates only **Includes off-street parking only *** Includes existing retained parking and new surface and parking structure spaces Land Use Metric Existing Concept 1* Delta Change Residential Units 89 800 -900 700-900 Increase Hospitality Rooms 280 700-800 420-500 Increase Commercial / Retail Sq. Ft.373,000 390,000 – 420,000 17,000 25,000 Increase Parking** Spaces 1,249 1,500- 1,600*** 250-350 Increase Civic Park Acres 0.12 .70 0.58 Increase Concept 2: Straight Main Street New extended Main Street Pros Central Plaza as gathering space Intuitive street layout Gateway / placemaking opportunities Ability to close street for events Strategic shared parking locations Cons Somewhat conventional Main Street design Main Street may be perceived as convenient through street (could result in more vehicle trips on Main Street) April 1, 2024 Site Tabulations Concept 2: Straight Main Street April 1, 2024 *Values are estimates only **Includes off-street parking only *** Includes existing retained parking and new surface and parking structure spaces Land Use Metric Existing Concept 1* Delta Change Residential Units 89 800-850 700-750 Increase Hospitality Rooms 280 750-800 480-525 Increase Commercial / Retail Sq. Ft.373,000 390,000 (est) 18,000- 20,000 Increase Parking** Spaces 1,249 1,548***299 Increase Civic Park Acres 0.12 .70 0.58 Increase East Town Center –Concept Massing Models Modified Main Street New Main Street April 1, 2024 Diagrams are illustrative only April 1, 2024 East Town Center Sub Area Do you have a preference? Concept 1: Modified Main Street Concept 2: Main Street Discussion / Preferences April 1, 2024 Next Steps April 1, 2024 April 1, 2024 Project Schedule NEXT STEPS Summarize DDA and staff input DDA + PZC Joint Work Session #1 APRIL 22 DDA + PZC Joint Work Session #2 MAY 13 Town Council Update MAY 14 Refine Preferred Concept Plan Sub Area Plan Approval Process (Tentative) DDA Public Hearing (Recommendations)JUNE 3 PZC Public Hearing (Recommendations)JUNE 10 Town Council Public Hearing (1st Reading)JULY 9 Town Council Public Hearing (2nd Reading)JULY 23 DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AVON DDA MEETING MINUTES, MARCH 4, 2024 PAGE 1 | 1 1. ROLL CALL Present in Person: DDA Board Chair Tony Emrick, and Board Members Bill Glaner, and Wayne Hanson. Present Virtually: Secretary Chris Neuswanger, and Board Members Matthew Fitzgerald, and Marcus Lindholm. Staff: Town Manager Eric Heil, Finance Director Paul Redmond, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, and Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva. Absent: DDA Board Vice-Chair Brandt Marott, and Board Members Rob Tartre, and Scott Tarbet, Councilor Rich Carroll, and his alternate Councilor Chico Thuon. The meeting was called to order at 3:01 p.m. DDA Board Chair Tony Emrick presided over the meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board Member Bill Glaner presented a motion to approve the Agenda. Board Member Wayne Hanson seconded the motion. The motion was approved with a 6-0 vote of those present. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Board Chair Emrick asked if there were any conflicts of interest, and none were disclosed. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were made in person nor virtually. 5. BUSINESS ITEMS 5.1 Legal Primer for DDA Members (Geoff Wilson, Wilson Wiliams Fellman Dittman) Geoff Wilson, with the Law Firm of Wilson Wiliams Fellman Dittman, was introduced by Town Manager Eric Heil. Mr. Wilson delivered his presentation related to a ‘Legal Primer’ for Avon DDA Board Members. The presentation included a review, among other topics, of the Avon Code of Ethics, prohibited conduct, allowed conduct, gift reporting requirements, Colorado Open Records Act summary, Executive Session Uses, and some closing remarks. Board Member Lindholm asked how his position at Traer Creek might cause conflicts of interest and was advised by Town Manager Eric Heil that it is only when the action specifically being addressed impacts Traer Creek. No public comments were made in person nor virtually. 6. MINUTES Board Member Bill Glaner presented a motion to approve the Minutes from Avon DDA Board Meeting held February 5, 2024. Board Member Wayne Hanson seconded the motion. They were approved with a 6-0 vote of those present. 7. ADJOURNMENT DDA Board Chair Emrick adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Miguel Jauregui Casanueva Avon Town Clerk These minutes are only a summary of the proceedings of the meeting. They are not intended to be comprehensive or to include each statement, person speaking or to portray with complete accuracy. The most accurate records of the meeting are the audio of the meeting, which is housed in the Town Clerk' s office.