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24.05.13 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, May 13, 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. Continued Work Session: Sun Road and East Town Center Subarea Master Plans (Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker) 6. MINUTES 6.1. Approval of April 1, 2024 Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 7. ADJOURN 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: May 6, 2024 SUMMARY: The Downtown Development Authority (“DDA”) and Avon Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) held a joint work session on April 22, 2024. At that meeting, each attendee provided feedback on the overall framework plans for Sun Road and East Town Center. The schedule was refined further. DDA members requested another opportunity to meet as a board independently, therefore, May 13, 2024 was reserved for this purpose. The remainder of this Memorandum summarizes what Staff heard at the April 22, 2024 meeting, and offers another plan approval schedule. After a brief PowerPoint presentation, the DDA can spend the balance of the work session discussing the project. No action will be taken on May 13, 2024. JOINT SESSION RECAP: At the April 22, 2024 joint work session, the PZC and DDA members all shared their initial thoughts and opinions of the framework options presented. The following comments/questions were expressed by DDA members: Sun Road Comments • “Full Redevelopment” option is preferred. • It is the most flexible option. • Pedestrian connectivity to West Town Center must be considered. • Design should reflect the site as a “gateway.” • Parking, housing, and commercial businesses are important considerations. East Town Center Comments • Straight Main Street (traditional) is preferred development plan. • Pedestrian movements will be important. • Side streets might look like the Kirkland, WA example of “shared street” design. • “Growing pains” (displacement) will be important to address. General Comments • Parking Study and Traffic Study should be considered as part of Implementation Plan & next steps. • Design parameters vs. reliance on current zoning (e.g. density limitations may be needed; code may need to be updated). • Zoning and potential re-zonings should be reviewed. WATER ALLOCATION: To better understand redevelopment potential of individual parcels or projects, water availability is critical to understand. The Town’s water lease agreement with the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority guarantees a total set amount (5,254.55) of Single-Family Equivalents (“SFEs”) for potable water. This amount is based upon underlying zoning of parcels in Town, independent of what is currently constructed. For example, Walgreens currently requires 5.8 SFEs to serve the development. The Town accounts for approximately 36.8 SFE potential for this parcel based upon underlying Town Center (“TC”) zoning. This offers a significant redevelopment opportunity. Page 2 of 4 The following table shows the properties with ‘high’ (green) and ‘medium’ (yellow) redevelopment potential, and their respective water allocations today and at buildout. Property/Project Name Street Address Zoning Current SFE SFE Allocation @ Buildout POST OFFICE 0111 W.B.C. BLVD TC 2.6 79.6 WALGREENS 0015 SUNROAD TC 5.8 36.8 1ST BANK OF AVON 0011 W.B.C. BLVD TC 5.8 56.8 COMFORT INN 0161 W. BC. BLVD RHDC 59.3 89 CHAPEL SQ PUD - VVM 0230 CHAPEL PLACE PUD 5.8 5.8 CHAPE SQ PUD - TOWN PARKING 0092 BEAVER CRK PLACE PUD 0 0 CHAPEL SQ PUD - OLD WALMART 0220 BEAVER CRK PLACE PUD 5.8 5.8 AVON PLAZA 0150 E. B.C. BLVD SC 8.4 8.4 THE ANNEX 0142 BEAVER CRK PLACE TC 5.8 23.8 51 BEAVER CREEK PLACE 0051 BEAVER CRK PLACE SC 2.6 2.6 ANB BANK / LINENKIST 0071 BEAVER CRK PLACE SC 2.6 2.6 NORTH COURT 0091 BEAVER CRK PLACE SC 5.8 5.8 BUCK CREEK PLAZA 0110 E.B.C. BLVD SC 11.8 11.8 CITY MARKET 0072 BEAVER CRK PLACE SC 24.3 36.5 BENCHMARK SHOPPING CTR 0082 E.B.C. BLVD TC 12.9 82.3 CHRISTY SPORTS 0182 AVON RD TC 5.8 35.8 TOTAL 165.1 483.4 Page 3 of 4 PROJECT GOALS: At the outset of the project, Staff assembled the following master planning goals to guide the project. The DDA should re-review these goals and determine if there are elements of the plans to focus on as draft documents are developed for upcoming public hearings. 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. 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 complement the main street boulevard for the East Town Center sub-area. Page 4 of 4 NEXT STEPS: A potential path forward includes the following work sessions and public hearings: May 13 –DDA Work Session May 28 – Town Council Updates and confirmation to proceed with Public Hearing June 10 – PZC/DDA Work Session to review initial draft plans. June/July – Public Outreach July 1 – DDA Public Hearing July 8 – PZC Public Hearing July 23 – Town Council 1st Reading of Ordinance Public Hearing August 13 – Town Council 2nd Reading of Ordinance Public Hearing Thank you, Matt DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AVON DDA MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 1, 2024 PAGE 1 | 2 1. ROLL CALL Present in Person: Chair Tony Emrick, Secretary Chris Neuswanger, and Board Members Wayne Hanson, Gregg Cooper, and Rich Carroll. Present Virtually: Board Members Matthew Fitzgerald, Bill Glaner (joined at 3:04 p.m.), Scott Tarbet (left the meeting at 3:47 p.m.), and Vice-Chair Brandt Marott (joined at 3:09 p.m.). Absent: Board Members Rob Tartre and Marcus Lindholm. Staff: Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Finance Director Paul Redmond, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, and Planner II Max Morgan. The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. DDA Board Chair Tony Emrick presided over the meeting. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board Member Rich Carroll proposed that the Agenda be amended (i) adding new Business Item 5.1 related to the introduction of Gregg Cooper as the newest Board Member of the Avon DDA Board of Directors along with his swearing-in by Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, (ii) existing Business Item 5.1 to become Business Item 5.2, and (iii) adding new Business Item 5.3 related to a discussion of public outreach and public participation in the Avon DDA. Board Member Rich Carroll presented a motion to approve the Agenda. Board Member Chris Neuswanger seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously 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 Introduction and Swearing in of Gregg Cooper (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva). Gregg Cooper introduced himself as the newest member of the Board of Directors of the Avon DDA, provided a summary of his background, and was sworn-in by Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva. 5.2 Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker delivered a presentation related to an analysis of Sun Road and East Town Center Subarea Master Plans Alternatives. Pielsticker also introduced Bill Campie, President of DTJ Design and Keith Walzak, Director of Urban Design and Planning of DTJ Design who joined him for the analysis’s presentation. Mr. Walzak delivered a presentation on behalf of DTJ Design interpreting input from the Avon DDA Board Meeting Work Session of February 5th, 2024, and fielded questions from Board members on selected topics. As this was a work session, no motion was made. 5.3 Public Outreach and Public Participation (Board Member Rich Carroll). There was a discussion around public outreach and participation included in the presentation, and the following opportunities were highlighted: April 22 – Joint DDA/PZC Work Session May 6 – Regular DDA Board Meeting May 13 – Joint DDA/PZC Work Session May 14 – Town Council Updates and confirmation to proceed with Public Hearing DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AVON DDA MEETING MINUTES, APRIL 1, 2024 PAGE 2 | 2 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 6. MINUTES Secretary Neuswanger presented a motion to approve the Minutes from Avon DDA Board Meeting held March 4, 2024. Board Member Hanson seconded the motion. They were approved with a 6-0 vote of those present at the time of voting, with Board Members Cooper and Carroll abstaining due to their absence at that meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT DDA Board Chair Emrick adjourned the meeting at 4:54 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.