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24.10.07 DDA Board Packet FINAL_____________________________________________________________________________________ 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, October 7, 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: Complete draft of Sun Rd Redevelopment Plan (Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker and Town Manager Eric Heil) 6. MINUTES 6.1. Approval of September 16, 2024 Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes (Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong) 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) 748-4004 eric@avon.org TO: Chairperson Tony Emrick and DDA Board Members FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager RE: Sun Road Redevelopment Plan DRAFT DATE: October 2, 2024 SUMMARY: A draft of the Sun Road Redevelopment Plan (“Sun Road Plan”) is presented to the Avon Downtown Development Authority (“Avon DDA”). The draft Sun Road Plan incorporates direction from Avon DDA and the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission. This report (1) highlights changes and additions of concepts and designs principles in the Sun Road Plan compared to past discussions, (2) highlights policy questions for input and direction, and (3) includes a recap of past direction and project goals. (1) CHANGES AND ADDITIONS. Regional Transit Center. The most significant change is the introduction of a regional transit center use in the draft Sun Road Plan. Staff recently learned that the success of Bustang and Pegasus has resulted in a near four-fold planned increase in trips by winter (i.e. 2-3 trips per day to 12-15 trips per day). We have also learned that CORE Transit ridership has increased by 60% since formation and adoption of fare free transit routes from Eagle to Vail. Retention of US Post Office, Walgreens, FirstBank. The Sun Road Plan explicitly states and recognizes the expectation that the US Post Office, Walgreens and FirstBank will be uses that continue in this area with redevelopment. Additional Neighborhood Commercial. The Sun Road Plan anticipates and encourages additional neighborhood commercial such as casual dining, coffee shops, retail and personal services. The additional neighborhood commercial is contemplated to serve a residential population with the Sun Road Plan redevelopment, visitors and residents nearby the Sun Road Plan area, and transit riders who will come through the regional transit center. The additional neighborhood commercial development is intended to increase activation, enhance placemaking, and increase property tax and retail sales tax revenues that can support redevelopment. Design Standards. Design standards and expectations are defined in more detail with the intention to add pictures and graphic designs to depict examples of acceptable design. (2) POLICY QUESTIONS. Redevelopment Goals. 1. Maximize full-time residential density, 2. mitigate relocation or displacement of existing uses, 3. incorporates high quality architectural design and high-quality urban design, and 4. establish a new Regional Transit Hub (Transit Oriented Development). Are these appropriate high level goals for the Sun Road Plan area? Page 2 of 4 PLAN OBJECTIVES: Plan Objectives are set forth as follows: • Promote redevelopment to create a vibrant urban neighborhood. • Maximize Community Housing and achieve or exceed a minimum of 50% of residential development in the Sun Road Plan area as full-time, primary residential use. • Incorporate safe and attractive pedestrian access throughout the neighborhood and connecting to adjacent areas. • Establish a new regional transit hub to replace Avon Station. • Incorporate high quality urban design and sustainable development practices. • Support public-private strategies to construct public parking. • Include an attractive public plaza with public art that supports adjacent civic and commercial uses. • Include functional traffic design that maximizes efficiency for ingress and egress for the Plan area • Ensure infrastructure capacity will support new redevelopment. • Identify options for financial support and partnerships to incentivize redevelopment, including but not limited to use of the Avon URA Avon DDA and state and federal grants. • Achieve all-electric, energy efficient design • Explore feasibility of district heating utilizing Avon’s heat recovery system Are these appropriate Plan objectives? Comfort Inn Zoning. The current zoning for the Comfort Inn property is Residential High Density Commercial (RH-C) which is labelled as a retired zoning district. The Sun Road Plan should identify the proposed updated zoning for this parcel. Two options include Town Center zoning, which would be the same as the U.S. Post Office, Walgreen’s and FirstBank lots and Mixed-Use Commercial zoning, which has a 60’ building height rather than an 80’ building height but allows all the same uses as Town Center zoning. I recommend the Mixed-Use Commercial zoning as more appropriate transition zoning from Town Center to the Green Briar multi-family development to the west which is zoning Residential Low Density with a 35’ building height. What is appropriate future zoning for Comfort Inn property? Concept Alternatives/Preferred Concept. Chapter 4 outlines three concept alternatives. The revision to include a regional transit center lends itself to a stronger statement of the preferred concept alternative. Should the Plan document include and depict the preferred concept? Vacate Sun Road. The draft Sun Road Plan includes direction to vacate Sun Road and reallocate the .61 acres as follows: (a) Widen sidewalk area along Avon Road to create an 8’ landscape bed for trees and shrubs to serve as a buffer to Avon Road and create opportunity for wider sidewalk. (b) Widen the right-of-way along West Beaver Creek Boulevard between Avon Road and existing Sun Road intersection with West Beaver Creek Boulevard to allow for regional transit center. Page 3 of 4 (c) Create a round-about or turn-around near the existing intersection of Sun Road with West Beaver Creek Boulevard. (d) Create a public plaza fronting on West Beaver Creek Boulevard that provides an area for increased commercial frontage, pedestrian activation and place making. Are these appropriate design goals for reallocation of Sun Road? NEXT STEPS: Input from the Avon DDA Board would be incorporated into the Sun Road Plan and additional graphics would be added to complete the draft document. Then public hearings would be scheduled by Avon DDA and Avon PZC. Once both Avon DDA and Avon PZC take action to adopt or recommend adoption of the plan then the Sun Road Plan will be presented to Avon Council at public hearing for adoption. The following is reprinted from a past report: (3) 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 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: Page 4 of 4 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. REQUESTED DIRECTION: Input from the Avon DDA is requested on the draft Sun Road Redevelopment Plan document. Thank you, Eric ATTACHMENT: Sun Road Redevelopment Plan – 10.03.24 DRAFT Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 1 of 51 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 2 of 51 SUN ROAD REDEVELOPMENT SUB-AREA PLAN DRAFT 10/3/2024 BLANK INSIDE COVER Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 3 of 51 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Town Council Rich Carroll Amy Phillips Chico Thuon Tamra Nottingham-Underwood Lindsay Hardy Russell Andrade Ruthie Stanley Planning + Zoning Commission Olivia Cook William Glaner Brad Christianson Kevin Hyatt Thomas Schaefer Anthony Sekinger Downtown Development Authority Marcus Lindholm Rob Tartre Councilor Rich Carroll Tony Emrick, Elected Chairperson William Glaner Scott Tarbet Wayne Hanson Matthew Fitzgerald Chris Neuswanger, Elected Secretary Brandt Marott, Elected Vice-Chairperson Gregg Cooper Councilor Chico Thuon, Alternate Town Manager / Community Development Eric Heil Matt Pielsticker, AICP Jena Skinner, AICP Max Morgan Emily Block Consultant Team DTJ Design JVA Engineering Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 4 of 51 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Land Use B. Zoning C. Water Accounting D. Access / Circulation E. Transit F. Parking G. Public Realm H. Infrastructure CHAPTER 3: STRATEGIC VISION A. Planning Principles B. Community Housing C. Street System D. Town Core Activation E. Urban Design F. Specialty Uses G. Alignment with Existing Plans CHAPTER 4: REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY A. Introduction B. Redevelopment Concept Alternatives C. Preferred Concept Plan CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES CHAPTER 6: DESIGN STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS APPENDICES Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 5 of 51 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Sun Road Redevelopment Plan ("Sun Road Plan") is a sub-area plan that establishes planning goals and investment strategies to promote redevelopment of an approximate 8-acre area centrally located in the Town Core on the southwest corner of the I-70/Avon Road Interchange. The Sun Road Plan area is substantially underdeveloped under the Town Center zoning which allows high- density mixed-use development. The central location, proximity to Harry A. Nottingham Park, and convenient access to Avon Road and the I-70 interchange presents a unique opportunity for a high-quality redevelopment project that incorporates residential density into the Town Core. This Sun Road Plan document explains the planning process, existing conditions, the strategic vision, the redevelopment opportunity, implementation process and design standards and expectations. The intent of this Plan document is to create a well-defined policy document that provides direction for Council, Avon Planning and Zoning Commission, Avon Downtown Development Authority and Town Staff in order to promote consistency and alignment of efforts align and to implement the most efficient approach towards supporting redevelopment. This Plan document also informs existing property owners and users, the Avon community and potential investors of the background, details and potential that redevelopment of the Sun Road Plan area offers. The overall combination of desired mixed-uses, required planning and design, financing and coordination with existing users presents an unparalleled complexity in community planning. However, successful redevelopment of the Sun Road Plan area and implementation of the vision described in this Plan has the potential to create an unparalleled pedestrian and transit oriented development that will positively contribute to the Town Core and Avon community for many generations. SUN ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (“SUN ROAD PLAN”) Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 6 of 51 REDEVELOPMENT VISION: Avon envisions mixed-use redevelopment with 70,000+ sq.ft. of ground floor commercial space and approximately [150-300] deed restricted Community Housing units. Buildings should be built adjacent to the sidewalk in a traditional downtown mixed-use urban manner. Parking will be located behind the buildings in an above grade parking structure or located below the buildings. The Sun Road right-of-way is anticipated to be vacated and the square footage of this area – 26,200 sq. ft, is expected to be reallocated to additional right-of-way along Avon Road and West Beaver Creek Boulevard and for a public plaza. A right-in, right-out vehicle access to the project area is expected to remain in the approximate location of the existing Sun Road/Avon Road intersection. Redevelopment of the Sun Road Plan area is expected to accommodate the existing businesses and public facilities, including Walgreens, FirstBank and the U.S. Post Office. Other ground floor neighborhood commercial businesses are appropriate. New development will incorporate best sustainability practices, including all-electric construction and high energy efficiency. Existing Town Center zoning allows buildings up to 80 feet, generous site coverage, zero front yard setbacks and 7.5’ side yard setbacks between buildings on different lots. The Avon Development Code has a Density Bonus process which allows for increase in building height, increase in density, reduction of parking spaces and reduction of setbacks for projects that provide Community Housing, public amenities and economic value. SAMPLE LAYOUT: A sample / potential layout is provided to the right for illustration purposes. Actual development design and layout will likely vary DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION: Avon strongly desires to accommodate the interest of existing businesses and public facilities to remain in the Sun Road Plan area. Avon will closely coordinate with existing property owners and uses to determine appropriate plans for phasing, sequencing and redevelopment which can mitigate or minimize the potential impacts resulting from redevelopment. This Sun Road Plan includes strategies for Displacement Mitigation. TOWN CENTER The Town Center zone district is Avon’s downtown core area that provides a mix and dense grouping of accommodations, restaurants, commercial services, and civic uses. The Town Center zone district provides sites for high density mixed-use developments that can include a variety of uses such as hotels, residential, retail, and offices. This area has strong pedestrian connections and convenient access to local and regional transit. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 7 of 51 AVON INVESTMENT STRATEGY: The Sun Road Plan is located within the Avon Urban Renewal Authority (“Avon URA”), West Town Center Investment Area, and the recently formed Avon Downtown Development Authority (“Avon DDA”) area. Both the Avon URA and Avon DDA have the authority to collect the increment of new property taxes from new development in these areas. The amount of property tax increment revenues from new construction is directly related to the value of the new construction. Both the Avon URA and Avon DDA may provide financial assistance for public utilities; public plaza, courtyards and pocket parks; Community Housing; and, potentially parking structures. The amount of financial contribution towards Community Housing is determined on a case by case basis, taking into consideration any limits or restrictions on rent rates and appreciation on resale. Avon’s goal is to achieve at least 50% of the residential units subject to Community Housing deed restrictions with a strong preference for a higher percentage of Community Housing. Community Housing development in Avon is eligible for waiver of taxes and fees (including building permit fees). RIGHT Urban Renewal Authority Boundary BELOW Downtown Development Authority Boundary Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 8 of 51 Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 9 of 51 PURPOSE: This Sun Road Plan establishes a community based plan and vision for the redevelopment of the Plan area which best supports Avon’s Comprehensive Plan goals, the Avon Community Housing Plan, the West Town Center Investment Plan and the Avon Downtown Authority Development Plan. Existing development in the Plan area is substantially underutilized compared to development allowed under the Town Center zoning. Redevelopment of this area presents a unique opportunity to guide and support high density development to achieve many community goals. The Sun Road Plan envisions a mixed-use urban neighborhood that includes Community Housing and neighborhood commercial amenities within easy walking distance to Avon’s civic, recreational, retail, and entertainment uses. This Plan provides the vision and strategies for an economically viable and attractive residential neighborhood. The Avon DDA Plan recognizes the connection between establishing a critical mass of full-time residents with viability of ground floor commercial uses. Attractive neighborhood commercial uses may include restaurants, coffee shops, banking, pharmacy, postal services, personal services and convenience retail. The Plan also supports high quality public spaces that are integrated into the development to achieve quality urban design and an attractive, pedestrian-safe environment. The development of a high-density residential neighborhood in this area significantly advances Avon’s climate action goals by providing severely needed workforce housing near the major job centers of Avon, Beaver Creek and Vail. The pedestrian access to neighborhood commercial and easy access to fare free transit is intended to support a lifestyle that is not dependent on daily single-occupancy vehicle use. New construction is envisioned to utilize all economically viable techniques to reduce or prevent greenhouse gas emissions, including all electric and high energy efficient construction. Redevelopment of this area also presents an opportunity for a common heating district which may provide economic efficiencies as well as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The Sun Road Plan will serve as the primary guiding document for review and support of any redevelopment proposals in the Plan area by the Avon Town Council, Avon Planning and Zoning Commission, Avon Downtown Development Authority, and Avon Staff. STUDY AREA: The Sun Road Plan area consists of approximately 8-acres located in the Town Core on the southwest corner of the I-70/Avon Road Interchange. The study area is comprised of four separate private parcels. The Sun Road Sub Area currently provides lodging, commercial retail (banking, drug store and the US Post Office). CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 10 of 51 Existing uses adjacent to the Study Area include lodging, residential and a variety of commercial uses. Civic uses include the Avon Town Hall, Avon Recreation Center and Avon Library. ADJACENT DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL: The Sun Road Area is substantially underdeveloped and without major redevelopment since the Sheraton Mountain Vista development across from the USPS circa 2002. Sheraton Mountain Vista is a time-share hotel with a limited number of small employee housing units. The third lot (Lot 3) was not developed and was sold to a hotel developer in 2022. Avon approved a hotel project on Lot 3 in 2023. This 72,422+ sq. ft hotel is slated to have 158 rooms. Also nearby is the Avon Center. This mixed-use structure is one of Avon’s oldest buildings. Much like the Sheraton Mountain Vista, the “final” phase of this development was never constructed, and this area/lot is currently being entitled by a local developer for residential purposes, with the potential for short-term rental opportunities. Lodging and residential development across the street from the Sun Road Plan area is expected to increase demand for potential neighborhood commercial and personal services. Avon Center Sheraton Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 11 of 51 KEY STAKEHOLDERS: Key stakeholders include the property owners and the existing businesses, Avon, the Avon URA (Town Council) the Avon Downtown Development Authority (an independent body appointed by Council), and the greater community in general – especially those within walking distance. Very prominent to this endeavor is the Avon Downtown Development Authority (“Avon DDA”): The Avon DDA was formally established in 2023. The goal of the Avon DDA is to promote high-quality in-fill development and redevelopment with the Avon DDA plan area to increase Community Housing and support successful ground level retail and commercial development. The Avon DDA includes East Town Center, West Town Center, Nottingham Station, and the valley floor from Post Boulevard to City Market, Walmart, Home Depot, Traer Creek Plaza, and the Village (at Avon) Planning Area J on north side of the I-70/Post Boulevard interchange. SUN ROAD PLAN AREA: The Sun Road Plan area consists of four individual properties with different owners: 1. The Comfort Inn 2. The United States Postal Service 3. Walgreen’s Pharmacy 4. FirstBank Parcel Land Use Description Zoning Parcel Area 1 Accommodations Comfort Inn RH-C Residential High Density Commercial (Retired) 2.78 acres 2 Public/Civic US Post Office TC - Town Center 2.56 acres 3 Commercial / Retail Walgreen’s TC - Town Center 1.08 acres 4 Commercial / Service First Bank TC - Town Center 1.71 acres 8.14 acres Table __ : Existing Parcel Area Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 12 of 51 PROCESS: The Sun Road Plan was prepared over the course of fourteen months with participation by the Avon DDA, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council, and the Public (November 2023-January 2024). The Sun Road Plan incorporates important goals and strategies from the Avon Comprehensive Plan, Avon Community Housing Plan, Avon Transportation Plan, West Town Center Investment Plan, Avon Downtown Development Authority Plan and Eagle County Climate Action Plan. Particular attention was given to the West Town Center Investment Plan to retain and incorporate vision, goals, strategies and design principles which are still relevant to the Sun Road Plan area. The Sun Road Plan was reviewed by the Avon DDA and Avon PZC. The Avon DDA held public hearings on _________ and _________ and provided a recommendation to the Council to adopt this Plan. The Avon PZC held public hearings on _______ and ______ and provided a recommendation to the Council to adopt this Plan. The guidance in this Sun Road Plan is intended to articulate the goals and vision of the Avon community while acknowledging the importance of collaboration with private developers. Any prospective development in the Sun Road Plan area will require subdivision and development plan review under the Avon Development Code, analysis of potential tax increment revenues, review of financial investment and commitments by Avon, project review by the Avon Downtown Development Authority in addition to review by the Avon Town Council. REDEVELOPMENT GOALS: The Redevelopment Goals of the Sun Road Plan are to promote redevelopment of this area into a high density, mixed-use development which (1) maximizes full-time residential density, (2) mitigates relocation or displacement of existing uses, (3) incorporates high quality architectural design and high-quality urban design, and (4) establishes a new Regional Transit Hub (Transit Oriented Development). The recommendations, strategies, policies, and programs within this Plan provide direction for redeveloping the Sun Road area. There are no residential units currently within the Sun Road Plan area. New residents will support neighborhood businesses which will create activation, vibrancy and identity for the neighborhood. Additional commercial uses will also add amenities for residents and visitors. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 13 of 51 PLAN OBJECTIVES: Plan Objectives are set forth as follows: • Promote redevelopment to create a vibrant urban neighborhood. • Maximize Community Housing and achieve or exceed a minimum of 50% of residential development in the Sun Road Plan area as full-time, primary residential use. • Incorporate safe and attractive pedestrian access throughout the neighborhood and connecting to adjacent areas. • Establish a new regional transit hub to replace Avon Station. • Incorporate high quality urban design and sustainable development practices. • Support public-private strategies to construct public parking. • Include an attractive public plaza with public art that supports adjacent civic and commercial uses. • Include functional traffic design that maximizes efficiency for ingress and egress • Ensure infrastructure capacity will support new redevelopment. • Identify options for financial support and partnerships to incentivize redevelopment, including but not limited to use of the Avon URA Avon DDA and state and federal grants. • Achieve all-electric, energy efficient design • Explore feasibility of district heating utilizing Avon’s heat recovery system ROLE OF THE SUN ROAD PLAN: This Plan provides a guide for Avon, property owners, developers and investors when designing and evaluating redevelopment projects. Avon recognizes that actual development design will likely result in different configurations and will require extensive coordination with existing uses in the Plan area. Development will likely occur in phases, including Plan adoption; land assemblage, acquisition, and/or partnerships with existing property owners; conceptual designs; updates to Capital Improvement Plans and financial strategies; updates to the Avon Development Code; soliciting developers and investors to implement redevelopment; facilitating design review and entitlement process. The Plan also addresses mitigation of relocation and displacement of current uses to implement the redevelopment of the Plan area. This Plan should be used to strongly promote the desires uses, urban design and architecture while recognizing flexibility in layout and phasing to coordinate with existing uses and investment parameters. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: Consensus was established for a full-time resident neighborhood in the heart of Avon within easy walking distance to civic, recreational, retail, and entertainment. The Plan identifies community benefits that would be realized with development, including Community Housing, pedestrian activation and placing making, establishment of a new regional transit facility, and establishing successfully ground level commercial uses. This Plan recognizes that flexibility in the mix of uses and design may be required for financial viability. Land Use Metric Existing Concept Residential Units 0 180-300 Accommodations Rooms 150 250 Commercial Sq. Ft 62,000 62,000-70,000 Parking Spaces 373 600+ Civic Plaza Acres 0 0.2 Fig __: Table __: Estimated Development Program - Disclaimer: The Land use tabulations are intended as estimated land use targets and serve as a conceptual framework only. The estimated targets will vary as future development proposals are considered. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 14 of 51 SCALE + MASSING EXAMPLES Figs. __ Conceptual Development Massing + Scale Disclaimer: Massing diagrams depict a conceptual framework only and do not represent a proposed development plan. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 15 of 51 DESIGN PRIORITIES: A series of guiding principles were developed to evaluate concepts for the Sun Road Plan. The guiding principles evolved into a series of Design Priorities as the project advanced. For example, developing a mixed income Community Housing strategy and ensuring equitable development that minimizes small business displacement in the Sub Area was deemed an important overarching principle. The following six Design Priorities drive the concepts, goals, objectives and design standards for this Sun Road Plan: 1. Community Housing a. Increase opportunities for full-time residential occupancy in the Town Core b. Provide housing types appropriate for urban core environment c. Strive to maximize rent-capped and price-capped deed restricted units that will remain affordable over time 2. Pedestrian Experience a. Improve attractiveness, functionality and safety of pedestrian routes within the Plan area b. Maintain pedestrian connections to adjacent areas c. Incorporate a regional transit hub into the Plan area d. Integrate a public plaza and public art to enhance pedestrian experience and support activation and place making 3. Economic Development a. Support redevelopment that enhances vitality of existing uses b. Mitigate displacement of existing uses c. Add neighborhood commercial uses that appropriately serve existing and planned residents and visitors in and near the Plan area 4. Avon Authenticity a. Retain existing businesses b. Provide opportunities for new unique neighborhood businesses c. Promote placing making that enhances investment interest and patronage of businesses 5. Public Space a. Create an attractive public plaza that integrates with ground floor neighborhood businesses and provides an inviting informal space for residents, visitors and regional transit users b. Incorporate public art into the public plaza to enhance the interest and attractiveness of this space c. Situate the public plaza for high visibility, maximum solar access, and easy pedestrian access d. Integrate the public plaza into the building form design to provide relief and interest to a wall of buildings fronting the sidewalk 6. Urban Form a. Maximize or more fully-utilize the development potential permitted under existing zoning b. Situate buildings with ground floor commercial to front onto the adjacent sidewalks c. Incorporate quality architecture and design, with particular attention the buildings fronting Avon Road, West Beaver Creek Boulevard and the public plaza d. Support ground level neighborhood commercial uses that are accessible to the public, such as coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries e. Take advantage of existing views in all directions Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 16 of 51 CHAPTER 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS Chapter 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 17 of 51 EXISTING LAND USE: The Sun Road Plan area is comprised of four parcels on approximately eight (8) acres. Current development includes (Comfort Inn, 146 rooms) United States Post Office (20,209 sq.ft.), Walgreens (15,232 sq.ft.) and FirstBank (20,209 sq.ft.). There are no designated Town owned civic park spaces or residential units within the defined study area. CHAPTER 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 18 of 51 Existing buildings are generally set-back form the street with parking lots in front, creating a suburban development form. Comfort Inn from W Beaver Creek Blvd. Property Acreage Lot Area (Sq.Ft) Building Size (Sq. Ft) FAR Comfort Inn 2.78 121,097 290,452 2.4 USPS 2.56 111,514 20,209 .2 Walgreens 1.084 47,219 15,232 .3 1st Bank 1.714 74,662 20,209 .3 Sun Rd ROW 0.61 26,203 N/A 0 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 19 of 51 Avon Post Office from West Beaver Creek Boulevard [NOTE: We will gather more photos and drone shots when leaves fall] Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 20 of 51 Walgreens from the corner of Sun Road / Avon Road Walgreens from Sun Road Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 21 of 51 1stBank from Sun Road / Avon Road 1stBank from W Beaver Creek Blvd. 2024 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 22 of 51 ZONING: Properties in the Plan area are currently zoned Town Center (TC) and Residential High Density Commercial (RH-C, a retired district). Each district defines allowable uses, development standards, and parking requirements zone, and with TC being the majority zone district, redevelopment will not need a rezoning to accomplish a new mix of uses in this area, except for the Comfort Inn property. Recommended zoning change is to Mixed-Use Commercial to allow transition from this urban core area to adjacent 3 story multi-family structures. If there is a redevelopment opportunity to develop all the residential units as deed restricted Community Housing units, then a Community Housing zone district (most likely, Community Housing Mixed-Use or CHMU-1), would be in alignment with this change of use. ZONE DISTRICTS Town Center (TC) (USPS/bank/pharmacy): Purpose Statement: The TC district is intended to provide sites for a variety of uses such as hotels, commercial establishments, offices, and some residential uses in a predominately pedestrian environment. The Town Center should be distinguished from other areas in the Town and serve as the focal point for social, business, and cultural activities. This district contains the highest intensity of uses and should serve as the major transit destination as well as provide high levels of pedestrian accessibility. The TC district implements the mixed-use classification of the Avon Future Land Use Plan. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 23 of 51 Residential High Density Commercial (RH-C) RETIRED (Comfort Inn): This zone district is retired and may not be utilized for redevelopment of this property. Mixed-Use Commercial (MC) (recommended for Comfort Inn): Purpose Statement: The MC district is established to group and link places used for working, shopping, educating and recreating with residential uses, thereby creating a compact community form. This district allows commercial, office, civic, townhouse and apartment uses and, along with Neighborhood Commercial, is the preferred district and development type in Avon. The mostly vertical mix of uses will reduce vehicle trips, relieve traffic congestion and provide an urbanized, pedestrian environment. MC implements the mixed-use land use classification of the Avon Future Land Use Plan and should be located adjacent to the Town Center as a transitional district. WATER ACCOUNTING: The Sun Road Plan area is underdeveloped compared to existing zoning. Comfort Inn is the only property that fully utilizes the water allocated. Although there is an additional 159 SFE’s to support new development, full redevelopment will require additional allocation of water rights. Water conservation standards and regulations for both interior water use and outdoor irrigation are adopted in the Avon Municipal Code. This table represents the Single-Family Equivalent (SFE) allocated to each property compared to existing development pattern: Property SFE Water Allocation SFE Current Use SFE Remaining Comfort Inn 59.3 59.3 0 USPS 79.6 2.6 77 Walgreen’s 36.8 5.8 31 1st Bank 56.8 5.8 51 TOTAL 232.5 73.5 159 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 24 of 51 ACCESS + CIRCULATION: The existing street network in the Sun Road Plan area includes Sun Road, West Beaver Creek Boulevard, and Avon Road. Sun Road is a fifty-foot wide right-of way curvilinear street layout with six-foot-wide sidewalks separated by landscape areas (estimated area is 0.61 acres or 26,203 sf). Sun Road accommodates an estimated 1,300 ADT’s. There is no designated on-street parking on Sun Road. Fig ___ Existing Street Network TEMP IMAGE 1 – Town Hall 2 – Library/Rec Center 3 – Gondola to Beaver Creek Landing 4 – Transit Center [NOTE: Area graphic to be revised to use satellite image and show ½ mile+ radius ] 2 1 3 4 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 25 of 51 TRANSIT: Avon Transit serves both residents and visitors. The Avon public transit system provides year round fare-free bus around Avon and a season skier bus in the winter for direct access to Beaver Creek Ski Resort. Avon also has a partnership arrangement to support seasonal gondola service which provides a connection from the Westin public plaza to the Landing chairlift on the lower Bachelor Gulch side of Beaver Creek Skit Resort. Avon’s Public Transit system provides four local routes that are a convenient way to access local shops, restaurants, and attractions such as the Avon Recreational Center, Harry A. Nottingham Park, or the public library, as well for skiers and employees going to Beaver Creek. LOCAL TRANSIT The Avon East--Red Line runs every 30-minutes between 6:30am to 10:00pm. The route services the residential areas in east Avon along Hurd Lane and Hwy 6, including Traer Creek Plaza and Buffalo Ridge Housing Complex. The Avon West--Blue Line runs every 30-minutes between 6:28am to 10:00pm. The route services the residential areas in west Avon along West Beaver Creek Boulevard and Hwy 6, including the Town Core businesses and Traer Creek Plaza. Figs. ___: Typical Seasonal Public Transit Routes Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 26 of 51 REGIONAL TRANSIT In the winter of 1987-88, Avon took over the operation of the regional bus service and continued operation through intergovernmental agreements until April 2001, when ECO Transit officially assumed day-to-day operations for regional bus service. In 1994 the funding partners decided to seek a dedicated funding source (Eagle County transportation sales tax) for regional transportation. As the valley's population had grown, the demands for transportation had also increased, and this translated into a larger financial commitment from the funding partners. A ballot initiative for a dedicated funding source was approved by the voters in November 1995. The Eagle County Regional Transportation Authority was made official on January 1, 1996. In November 2022, residents voted to improve the formation of a new regional transportation authority, the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority (“EVTA”) which has since been rebranded as “Core Transit”. Core Transit provides fare-free service to Avon, Edwards, Eagle, Minturn, Red Cliff, Vail, and Beaver Creek. PARKING: The Sun Road Sub Area includes a total of 373 surface parking spaces*. Each parcel includes on-site surface parking and service access. Table XX summarizes the current parking requirements for the Sun Road Sub Area based on the current Town of Avon Development Code. *Off street parking only. Sun Road does not include on-street parking along West Beaver Creek Use Category Use Type Parking Requirement Residential Dwelling, Multi-Family Studio: 1 per unit 1 BD: 1.5 per unit 1BD/DU > 2,500SF: 2 per unit Guest Parking for Multi- Family Varies by # of units Hospitality Accommodations 1 per unit Commercial Uses General 4 per 1,000 sf. Food + Beverage 1 per 60 sf. Office 3 per 1,000 sf. Table __ : Current Parking Requirements Parcel Block Land Use Description Zoning Parking Provided 1 A Hospitality Comfort Inn RH-C 147 2 A Commercial / Retail US Post Office TC 78 3 A Commercial / Retail Walgreen’s TC 60 4 B Commercial / Retail First Bank TC 88 TOTAL 373 Table __ : Existing Parking by Parcel Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 27 of 51 PUBLIC REALM + OPEN SPACE: There are no designated public-owned greenspace areas in the Sun Road Sub Area today; however, this area is within a 5 minute walk to Harry A. Nottingham Park, Avon’s largest regional park. Private parcels include landscape buffer areas along Avon Road, Sun Road, West Beaver Creek Boulevard. The existing landscape is comprised of mature vegetation. The adjacent West Beaver Creek Boulevard was rebuilt in 2018 and updated the streetscape with design with tree-lined streets and limited on-street parking. INFRASTRUCTURE: This narrative provides information on the existing infrastructure within the plan boundaries and addresses known existing domestic water and sanitary sewer mains. The Sun Road area includes the area north of West Beaver Creek Boulevard adjacent to Sun Road. The East Avon area includes the area east of Avon Road, south of I-70, west of Chapel Alley and north of the railroad tracks. The narrative is based on available recent site information (previously completed site survey) and preliminary based on as- built information received from the Town of Avon. Domestic Water. In the Sun Road area, a 12” DIP domestic water main runs south of West Beaver Creek Boulevard from the west end of the study area past the intersection of Sun Road. The water main then cuts across West Beaver Creek Boulevard to the north side across Avon Road. There is an 8” DIP water loop that goes north into Sun Road at intersection and cuts back south to return to 12” DIP main in West Beaver Creek Boulevard. The 12” main then connects to a 12” DIP main running north to south in East Avon Road. The domestic water described continues across Avon Road along the north side of East Beaver Creek Boulevard to the Plaza Road intersection. Just past the Plaza Road intersection, the water main crosses East Beaver Creek Boulevard the south side of the road and continues east in the roadway past the intersection with Beaver Creek Place. the water main then turns southeast along the property line to Beaver Creek Place. The water main then runs within the southern lane of Beaver Creek Place to the intersection of East Benchmark Road. From a tee in Beaver Creek Place, a water main runs south in Chapel Place to the east end of the study area. Another water main runs along the west edge of the study area in East Benchmark Road to Avon Road. Sanitary Sewer. In the Sun Road area, an 8” PVC sanitary sewer main runs north of West Beaver Creek Boulevard from the west end of the study area passed intersection with Avon Road towards the east end of the study area. Approximately 150’ from Avon Road the sanitary sewer main crosses West Beaver Creek Boulevard, the 8” main runs along the south side of the road and then heads south along west shoulder of Avon Road. There are five manholes along West Beaver Creek Boulevard. In the East Avon area, the sanitary sewer continues across Avon Road in the north lane of East Beaver Creek Boulevard past Beaver Creek Place. The as-builts past this point are incomplete, but JVA is assuming that the sewer main ends here. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 28 of 51 Another main runs in the east lane of Beaver Creek Place and ties into the above-described sanitary sewer main at the East Beaver Creek/Beaver Creek Place intersection. This branch of the main runs in the east/north lane of Beaver Creek Place to eastern most north property line, approximately 225’ away from East Beaver Creek Boulevard. Another sanitary sewer main runs along the west edge of the study area in East Benchmark Road to Avon Road. Fiber Optic. [insert description of existing fiber optic line and conduit] Drainage. Drainage for this area has been addressed with previous approvals of existing developments. Additional drainage improvements may be required depending upon site design. [add graphic to show water, sewer, and fiber optic] Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 29 of 51 [ Chapter 3: STRATEGIC VISION Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 30 of 51 INTRODUCTION: Redevelopment of the Avon Sun Road Plan area has the potential to provide uses desired by the Avon community, significantly advance and enhance the character of Avon’s Town Core, establish a true pedestrian and transit oriented mixed use development, increase the local economy, and implement complex climate action strategies. The vision, goals, and objectives were developed and refined by the Avon DDA and Staff, and further refined with the property owners, existing business owners and the Avon Planning & Zoning Commission. The vision, goals, and objectives served as guideposts throughout the planning process. Chapter 5. Implementation and Chapter 6. Design Standards and Expectations are intended to achieve the vision, goals and objectives. Avon recognizes the necessity to maximize development of new Community Housing in the Town Core to promote sustainable and livable workforce housing while also supporting the success of local businesses that are dependent on an available workforce and benefit from a full-time resident population. The Sun Road Plan area has the potential to increase the volume of development significantly in the Town Core and achieve urban floor area ratios of 3:1 and up to 5:1. PLANNING PRINCIPLES: The following Planning Principles were used to create the vision for redevelopment of the Sun Road Plan area. Sustainable Design. • Achieve a mixed-use pedestrian and transit-oriented development • Require all-electric energy efficient building construction • Incorporate convenient recycling and composting in the design • Require the use of sustainable and environmentally appropriate building materials Land Use • Achieve a mix of uses that compliment and reinforce each other to create a neighborhood, including Community Housing, neighborhood and regional commercial retail and personal services, accommodations, regional transit center, and public civic spaces Pedestrian Circulation. • Ensure that pedestrians have safe, convenient and attractive access throughout the Plan area • Apply pedestrian-first design strategies which prioritizes the pedestrian over vehicles • Include pedestrian walkways and highly visible street crossings for convenient connection to adjacent areas • Incorporate wayfinding, landscaping, street furniture, and public art in pedestrian corridors Vehicular Circulation. • Preserve the existing Sun Road/Avon Road intersection as a right-in, right-out vehicle access to the plan area • Incorporate design and layout that is efficient for vehicles and transit with regard to turning movements and access CHAPTER 3: STRATEGIC VISION Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 31 of 51 Parking. • Integrate a centralized shared-use parking structure and program to accommodate residents, visitors, and businesses Character. • Require new development to incorporate mountain contemporary architecture that complements and advances the emerging character in Town Center • Recognize opportunities for architecture and building design to create a strong gateway first impression on the north east corner with Avon Road and on the Avon Road/West Beaver Creek Boulevard Corner • Ensure that ground-level commercial uses are visible, fit the area's character, and support a pedestrian-friendly experience • Maximize solar exposure • Orient buildings and entries to front adjacent sidewalks and a public plaza • Incorporate high-quality landscape areas are designed to enhance gateway entries in the Town Center (Avon Road) and the Sun Road area Views. • Maintain critical views to and from the Sun Road area • Provide visibility to orient people to their surroundings COMMUNITY HOUSING: The Avon DDA and PZC assisted in developing guiding principles used to evaluate design concepts for the Sun Road Sub Area. The guiding principles evolved into a series of Design Priorities (see page XXX) as the planning effort advanced. For example, developing a mixed income Community Housing strategy and ensuring equitable development that minimizes small business displacement in the Plan area is an important principle. Avon has a broadly stated goal to achieve at least 50% full-time residential occupancy in new residential development. This goal is stated in the 2021 Avon Community Housing Plan and is supported by the Avon DDA Plan. This is an important element for the Sun Road area, and for Avon as a whole. Some portion of free market residential development will likely be necessary to support financial viability of a redevelopment project that incorporates Community Housing. LAND-USE MIX: The Sun Road Plan area future land uses will center on new multi-family Community Housing that may include both standalone multi-family and upper-level housing units above ground level commercial and civic uses. Ground level uses should incorporate the existing US Post Office, pharmacy and bank uses that serve the community while providing opportunities for additional neighborhood commercial uses such as coffee shop, restaurants, retail, personal services and regional transit center uses. Ideally, the mix of increased full-time residential use with neighborhood commercial and civic uses will create a synergy that enhances activation, vibrancy, and place making. A larger regional transit center presents both complications and opportunities for redevelopment of the Sun Road Plan area. A regional transit center will bring significant pedestrian traffic to this area will providing a modern and more functional transit hub that can accommodate future growth of transit operations. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 32 of 51 The Plan also recommends the redevelopment of the existing Comfort Inn site to accommodate an increase in the number of hotel rooms and visitor amenities such as a bar and restaurant, and pool and gym facilities – expected in newer hotels. Fig. ___ Conceptual Land Use Diagram IMPROVED STREET SYSTEM: The existing right in-right out of the Avon Road/Sun Road intersection should remain for internal vehicle access. The secondary point of access into the redevelopment site would be from West Beaver Creek Boulevard. This Plan anticipates that Sun Road would be vacated and the area of the right-of-way would be reallocated to other uses that advance the Design Priorities. This Plan also contemplates that a round-about may be appropriate near the intersection of Sun Road and West Beaver Creek Boulevard to support bus movements associated with a regional transit center. TOWN CORE ACTIVATION: The existing building development in the plan area is set back from the sidewalk with the parking lots in front in a low-density suburban development pattern. This results in a higher frequency of vehicle use to access the businesses and a low level of pedestrian access and activity. Increasing the overall density of development, introducing full-time residential occupancy, adding the pedestrian traffic associated with a regional transit center, and enhancing pedestrian attractiveness on sidewalks and with a public plaza are all expected to support significant activation and pedestrian use in the Plan area. The Avon Municipal Code design standards and application of Design Standards and Expectations in Chapter 6 will result in attractive mixed-use project that is desirable as a location for neighborhood businesses and increases interest in business investment in Avon’s core. Future redevelopment should consider the incorporation of the following elements for the Sun Road area: • Architectural Form + Design Principles • Gateways + Entries • Public Realm • Streetscapes • Wayfinding + Signage • Lighting • Public Art Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 33 of 51 BUILT FORM + URBAN DESIGN: Quality urban design for the Sun Road Plan area is appealing for residents to frequent, live, and work in, while also supporting our mountain lifestyle in the heart of the valley. PRESENT BUILDING USE + FORM The Sun Road Sub Area is generally defined as a low- density suburban form of development. The existing parcel and block sizes are large with surface parking fronting the building development area. Existing structures are “underdeveloped” one-story commercial retail (Walgreen’s, First Bank and US Post Office), which do not maximize the existing potential of the underlying zoning. The Comfort Inn, built in 1986, is a 4-story structure that accommodates 146 rooms. The neighboring FirstBank building was built in 1987, and the U.S. Post office is estimated to have been built in 1994. The Walgreen’s is the most recent structure built in 2012, replacing what was once a Denny’s restaurant. The most predominant feature of the Sun Road area is the amount of surface parking, as seen in the image, right. Designed for vehicles, not pedestrians, the Sun Road area is primed for the introduction of uses like residential 2nd+ floors with mixed uses serving the Sun Road area on the lower levels. The revitalized Sun Road area should accommodate a thoughtful variety of architectural forms and styles, massing arrangements, and consider scale. New structures should be oriented to the south and west to take advantage of the views, solar gain, and site aspect. Building entries should be highly visible and building articulation and fenestration should support a highly transparent effect for ground level commercial. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Hospitality - 150 Rooms Commercial - 5.35 ac Residential - 350-400 Units Parking - 600+ Spots Greenspace - 0.5 ac Proposed Concepts Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 34 of 51 Fig.___ Building Program (by floor area and %) The overall massing and scale, and orientation of proposed structures should enhance views on to the site and beyond. Structures may range in height and include up to six or seven stories. Taller buildings should front the I-70 corridor and Avon Road. Built massing should be enhanced at entries and at prominent corners within this area. SPECIALTY USES: The Sun Road Plan area is centrally located in the Town Core and occupies a prominent corner on Avon Road. Recommended commercial uses include the existing U.S. Post Office, bank and pharmacy. Additional commercial uses should include uses that serve the neighborhood and transit users, such as café, coffee shop, restaurant, bakery and personal services. Boutique or specialty retail uses and art galleries would also be appropriate. COORDINATION WITH EXISTING PLANS: The Sun Road Subarea Plan is a focused plan document for a specific, defined area within Avon Comprehensive Plan that provides a higher level of detail specific to the defined area than what is generally found in the Comprehensive Plan. Subarea Plans provide greater detail and definition of existing conditions, community goals for development and redevelopment, desired design elements, and strategies for implementation. Subarea plans are adopted as amendments to the Avon Comprehensive Plan. The following is a list of existing planning documents in Avon also guide development for the Sun Road area: • 2024 Avon Comprehensive Plan • 2023 Avon Downtown Development Plan • 2021 Avon Community Housing Plan • 2018 Multimodal Transportation and Parking Plan • 2015 Avon Urban Renewal Plan for Town Center West Area • 2015 Walkability Report • 2009 H.A. Nottingham Park Master Plan • 2009 Transportation Plan • 2007 West Town Center Investment Plan Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 35 of 51 Chapter 4: REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 36 of 51 INTRODUCTION: The Sun Road Plan area is significantly underdeveloped. Town Center zoning can support a floor area ratio of 3.5 to 1 or higher. Redevelopment of the U.S. Post Office, Walgreens and FirstBank parcels presents a unique opportunity for a mixed-use project that has excellent transit connection, increases housing options and increase the year-round, full-time resident population in the Town Core, increases neighborhood commercial that serves residents and visitors in the Town Core area as well as transit users, increases economic growth, and creates a vibrant neighborhood that attracts more investment interest in the Town Core 1. The Sun Road Plan area future land uses will center on new multi-family Community Housing that will include mixed-use buildings with upper-level residential above ground level commercial and may include stand-alone residential buildings. Redevelopment will provide new ground level commercial spaces for existing users and for additional commercial uses that will compliment and reinforce the functionality and vibrancy of this area as an urban neighborhood. The Sun Road Plan supports redevelopment of the existing Comfort Inn site to modernize this lodging and increase the number of hotel rooms. Existing uses in the Sun Road Plan area are substantially set back off West Beaver Creek Boulevard offering little to no visual indication of what is located within this area. Mature trees mask views to existing buildings. The current uses are destination uses (bank/USPS/pharmacy). Much of the area is dominated by parking lots, and little to no pedestrian traffic occurs in this area presently. Redevelopment has the potential to implement a more traditional main street commercial mixed-use building form with buildings brought forward to the sidewalk edge to enhance both visibility of businesses and pedestrian activation. 1 American Planning Association (National) MARCH 28, 2022, Blog EVERYDAY DESTINATIONS Supporting Active Living Through Mixed-Use Developments, by Johamary Pena, AICP, Sagar Shah, PhD, AICP CHAPTER 4: REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 37 of 51 PROPENSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT Step 1 Each of the four parcels in the Sun Road Sub Area were evaluated based on the likelihood of redevelopment potential. The evaluation of the likelihood of redeveloping a parcel is included in the table below. This criterion was used as a guide to inform the potential for individual parcel redevelopment. Fig. ___Development Propensity Exhibit The following Table contains summarized questions and comments collected from the Avon DDA during this planning process. This collection of comments is useful for discussions regarding the potential for redevelopment for the Sun Road Plan area. [NOTE: The evaluation review should be separated for each parcel rather than parcels bundled under criteria] ITEM CRITERION WEIGHT PARCELS AFFECTED CONSIDERATIONS 1 Current Development / Use High 2/3/4 Zoning supports the vertical heights needed for this redevelopment project and supports density and a mix of integrated uses on parcels 2/3/4, specifically. Are the current uses substantially below current allowed zoning thresholds? 2 Residential/ Hospitality High 2/3/4 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 38 of 51 Does the property currently provide residential housing units or lodging units? This gateway area of Avon is within a short walk to transportation, restaurants, and amenities. Adding residential to this area of the Town Core is logical and helps support redevelopment and new commercial uses. 3 Density / Floor Area Ratio (FAR) High 2/3/4 The Sun Road area is underdeveloped. This promotes significant redevelopment – needed, for financially accommodating redevelopment. Is the current use significantly lower in FAR (lower the FAR = higher propensity for redevelopment)? 4 Land Ownership High 1/2/3/4 Having only four (4) owners involved in an area of 8.14 ac makes partnerships easier to manage when redeveloping. Aside from the Comfort Inn (Parcel 1), all of the existing businesses could be shuffled around while redevelopment occurs. Is the property in single ownership? Are there current long-term leases in place? Are individual condominium ownerships in place that may make it difficult to create a transactional opportunity? 5 Year Built Medium 1/2/4 Walgreens is the only establishment built within the last many years, with owners not being local. Since Covid, the bank has reduced their square footage needs as remote workers are becoming more prevalent. However, The U.S. Post Office, has seen an increase in parcel delivery making them an important hub, but, hard to find workers with no housing. Is the asset approaching its end-of-life cycle in terms of age? (1960-70, 1970-90, 1990- 2010, 2010-2023) What is the current condition of the asset? Has any recent / significant remodeling occurred in the last 10 years? 6 Parking Medium 1/2/3/4 All parcels control their own parking currently. Separating parking from the Comfort Inn may be challenging, should parking become centralized. Does the property currently offer an on-site, shared parking strategy, or is parking controlled and operated by a single entity? Is the shared parking located in proximity to other needs /uses? 7 Tax Revenue Medium/ High 1/3 Lots 2 and 4 do not generate sales tax. Lot 1 generates Lodging Tax, and Lot 3 is the only commercial use generating sales tax. Does the current use represent a net positive tax revenue for the Town? 8 Environment High 1/2/3/4 None of these uses are embracing or taking advantage of efficiencies. Is the existing building optimizing its environmental footprint (energy efficiency, solar, views)? Table ___Evaluation Criterion Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 39 of 51 CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES: Three high-level concepts were evaluated as part of the future Sun Road Sub Area. The concepts considered existing conditions, project objectives, and potential redevelopment opportunities for further exploration. The opportunities considered modifying existing land uses and mobility and access consistent with the Sub Area’s intended vision and goal. The three alternatives included:  Concept 1: Regional Transit Hub/Ground Level Commercial/Community Housing + Free Market [Comfort Inn is not included in development plan]  Concept 2: Ground Level Commercial/Community Housing [Lot by Lot in Phases]  Concept 3: Full Sub-Area Redevelopment [with Comfort Inn] Ground Level Commercial/Community Housing CONCEPT 1: Multi-modal Park-n-Ride Structure Description:  New 2-3 story parking structure to accommodate 500-550 parking spaces  Multi-modal function serving visitors  Access to transit and gondola  Sun Road right-of-way remains  Comfort Inn remains  Walgreens, FirstBank and U.S. Post Office site to be redeveloped to accommodate similar retail uses Fig ___: Sun Road – Concept 1 (Needs update) Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 40 of 51 CONCEPT 2: Community Housing Description: • New community housing to accommodate 190-220 units • New shared use parking structure to accommodate 200- 300 parking spaces • Sun Road rights-of-way remains • Comfort Inn remains • FirstBank parcel remains, or is modified to accommodate other uses as a pharmacy retail-postal outlet *Image needs update CONCEPT 3: Full Sub Area Redevelopment POLICY – RESIDENTIAL OR LODGING FOR COMFORT INN? Description: • New community housing accommodates 200-300 units and residential amenities (pool / club house) • New shared-use parking structure to accommodates 200- 300 parking spaces • Sun Road rights-of-way is eliminated • Comfort Inn, Post Office, Walgreens and FirstBank parcels are redeveloped (land acquisition / land assemblage is pursued for redevelopment • New civic green space / additional surface parking Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 41 of 51 STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, + OPPORTUNITIES The analysis below represents each alternative and the Pros and Cons for each Concept under study. Concept 1: Multi-modal Park-n- Ride Structure Concept 2: Community Housing Concept 3: Full Sub Area Redevelopment Pros • Provides large supply of parking spaces in one location • Easily accommodates and intercepts visitors off I-70 • New renovated ground level commercial / retail • Ability to move Avon Station to this location to accommodate expanded use • Supports new Community Housing opportunities • Multi-family wrapped around parking structure • Resident amenities (pool / club house, lawn area) • Opportunity for strong retail street edge on W. Beaver Creek Boulevard • Enhance pedestrian connections • Improved walking paths to Main Street Mall + beyond • Sun Road infrastructure remains • Opportunity for corner retail (coffee shop, restaurant) • Stronger Street edge along W. Beaver Creek Boulevard • 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) Increase lodging • Amenities (pool, restaurant, small retail) • Secured, shared parking spaces in parking structure Cons • Location as a major public- private funded parking investment • Large parking structure footprint • Consumes a significant portion of the Sun Road Sub Area • Limits potential to accommodate Community Housing • Parking structure only, limited surface parking • No drive thru lanes • Does not optimize redevelopment opportunity • Infrastructure cost to relocate Sun Road utilities • Land acquisition / land assemblage Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 42 of 51 PREFERRED CONCEPT: [Add a description of the Preferred Concept here] Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 43 of 51 Chapter 5: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Chapter 5: IMPLEMENTATION Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 44 of 51 This section serves as a delivery framework intended as a guide for future decision making and programming. A. INTRODUCTION: The Sun Road Redevelopment sub-area parcels for U.S. Post Office, Walgreens and First Bank are already zoned Town Center. Redevelopment could proceed without Town incentives and facilitation. The Implementation Strategy in this Plan focuses on creating a high quality, mixed-use development that includes a new regional transit center, ground level neighborhood services and high density Community Housing development. This section outlines the steps, challenges and Town’s role to coordinate, facilitate, incentivize and advance redevelopment in this Plan area. B. US POST OFFICE/WALGREENS/FIRSTBANK PARCELS: The primary parcels for redevelopment planning are focused on the U.S. Post Office, Walgreens and FirstBank parcels because they are currently under-developed and identified as having a high potential for redevelopment. These parcels represent a unique opportunity to create a strong and attractive mixed-use development on a prominent corner of Avon Road. Town’s initial role includes contacting each of the property owners and establishing a working relationship for conceptual design, planning and coordination for redevelopment. C. COMFORT INN PARCEL: The Comfort Inn parcel is identified as having medium potential for redevelopment. The current zoning is designated as a “retired” which means any redevelopment will require a new zoning designation. The recommended new zoning is Mixed-Use Commercial in order to serve as a transition from the Town Center zoning to the (medium/high?) Residential Zone District to the west (Greenbriar). The Town will support and facilitate an application for rezoning of the Comfort Inn Parcel when desired by the property owner. D. REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER: The planning, design and financing of a new regional transit center is complex. This effort will require coordination with CORE Transit and CDOT; coordination with existing uses (i.e. U.S. Post Office, Walgreens, and FirstBank); planning and design to integrate upper floor offices, high density residential, a parking structure and a public plaza; pursuit of state and federal grant funding; public financing by the Town of Avon, Avon Downtown Development Authority, and/or Avon Housing Authority; and partnership with private developer. Planning for a new Transit Center should include a “build-out” assessment of potential development and projected growth of transit services for the next 50 years. Avon will take the lead on coordinating with CORE Transit and will offer the take the lead on apply for grant applications to assist with design and programming costs. E. PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR US POST OFFICE, WALGREENS, FIRSTBANK: Planning and design of for the U.S. Post Office, Walgreens and FirstBank will require initial coordination and assessment by each existing property to determine space needs and any specialized designs unique to the use in a redevelopment design (e.g. loading for U.S. Post Office, drive-through for U.S. Post Office, Walgreens, and FirstBank). Transition and displacement mitigation must also be considered for any future redevelopment. Such mitigation may include temporary alternate locations and/or phasing of development to create new commercial space before demolition of existing space. F. CONCEPTUAL DESIGN: The Town will seek to conduct or facilitate initial conceptual designs which will be primarily intended to advance conversations and planning, determine physical feasibility, and to CHAPTER 5: IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 45 of 51 generate prospective layouts and square footage estimates of different uses to create a financial pro forma for potential development projects. The conceptual design process should utilize a Request for Proposal process that is defined and administered with inclusion of the existing property owners and the Avon DDA. The conceptual design should consider traffic flow through the site from Avon Road to the planned alignment and intersection for access to Lot B/Lot 3. G. PARKING DISTRICT: Redevelopment of the plan area will require significant parking and a parking structure. Conceptual design should recognize and seek to incorporate the designation of a parking district as authorized in the Avon Development Code to reduce overall parking requirements and to create a functional parking structure with safe pedestrian connections to ground floor uses. H. DENSITY BONUS: The Avon Development Code allows for Density Bonuses for projects which provide Community Housing, public spaces, and economic benefits. Density Bonuses may include increased building height and reduced parking. The Sun Road Plan area may be suitable for increased building heights due to the location on the north side of West Town Center. Any increase in building heights should be used to create architectural interest and variation in building heights rather than attempting to create a monotonous super block building on the site. Limited reduction of parking for residential uses combined with access to car share programs should be considered. I. FINANCIAL MODELLING: Town will retain third party consultants to assist with financial modelling of potential development scenarios. Financial modelling will occur concurrently with development of conceptual designs. Financial modelling will consider various mixes of deed restricted and free market residential development, various mixes of resident occupied and price capped/rent capped deed restrictions, tax revenues from different commercial, retail, residential and public uses, and potential tax increment financing revenues as relates to the Avon URA and Avon DDA. The Avon Housing Authority, or regional partnership of housing authorities, will be considered as a source of public financing. J. TRANSITION AND DISPLACEMENT MITIGATION: Concurrently with development of conceptual designs, Town will work closely with existing property owners to identify feasible transition and displacement mitigation. Transition and displacement mitigation may include assisting with off-site temporary commercial space and/or phasing to develop new commercial space for move-in before demolishing existing commercial space. K. PARTNERSHIPS: Redevelopment of the Sun Road Sub-Area Plan area will require numerous partnerships. Conceptual planning will require existing property owners to partner with the Town of Avon, Avon Downtown Development Authority, Core Transit, and potential grant funding agencies. Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 46 of 51 Once a viable conceptual design is determined, then the Town would conduct a Request for Proposal for Development Services to solicit an interested developer to further refine designs and ultimate redevelop of the site. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE: Adopt Sun Road Sub-Area Plan: Q1 – 2025 Scoping for Transit Center and Existing Users: Q1-Q2 2025 Apply for Grant Funding to Defray Conceptual Design Costs: Q1 2025 Solicit Conceptual Design Services: Q2 2025 Conceptual Design/Financial Modelling: Q3 2025 to Q3 2026 RFP for Developer Services: Q4 2026 – Q1 2027 Construction Design with Development Partner: Q2 2027 – Q1 2028 Commence Phase 1 Construction: Q2 2028 Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 47 of 51 Chapter 6: DESIGN STANDARDS Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 48 of 51 This Chapter sets forth design standards and expectations for redevelopment of the Sun Road Plan Area which will supplement the Design Standards set forth in Avon Municipal Code 7.28.090. The intent is to provide clear guidance for desired design outcomes to maximize the efficiency of design and engineering work. Vacate Sun Road: Sun Road will be vacated as a public right-of-way. The .61 acre area (26,203 sq.ft.) of Sun Road will be repurposed to increase the sidewalk right-of-way along Avon Road, provide additional right-of-way as may be need along West Beaver Creek Boulevard to accommodate angle bus parking and a round-about, and to provide public plaza area. Sidewalks: Avon Road - The sidewalk right-of-way along Avon Road shall be increased to a minimum of 16’ width to allow a generous 8’ wide sidewalk in front of buildings and generous 8’ wide planting area for trees and landscaping. Avon Road is a busy arterial. The additional landscaping will create a barrier between the sidewalk and Avon Road to improve safety and enhance the pedestrian experience. Widening the sidewalk right-of-way by 8’ is estimated to require 3,600 sq.ft. of additional area [estimated 450’ length]. [add photo depicting 8’ sidewalk with adjacent 8’ landscape area with trees and shrubs] West Beaver Creek Boulevard - The sidewalk may need to be increased to accommodate both pedestrian passage as well as boarding, deboarding and waiting for transit. There are currently 5 driveway accesses from West Beaver Creek Boulevard. Redevelopment should reduce the total driveway accesses to 2. Widening the right-of-way for angle transit stalls and wider sidewalk by 30’ is estimated to require 9,000 sq.ft. of additional area [estimated 300’ length]. Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access should be prioritized over vehicles wherever possible. Pedestrian access design should enhance way finding and provide attractive, comfortable and safe pedestrian routes. In addition to pedestrian access along Avon Road and West Beaver Creek Boulevard, interior pedestrian access should be functional, comfortable, safe and attractive. Public art should be integrated where possible and appropriate to enhance the pedestrian experience, including statues and sculptures, fountains, creative sidewalk designs, and murals for blank walls along pedestrian routes. Stairwells should include windows for public visibility and should include interior finishing to provide an attractive experience. Round-About: Conceptual designs will explore the placement of a round-about near the intersection of Sun Road and West Beaver Creek Boulevard in appropriate alignment to serve the common driveway access for Lot B and Lot 3 on the south side of West Beaver Creek Boulevard. Additional right-of-way for a round-about is estimated to require 6,000 sq.ft. Public Plaza: A public plaza adjacent to the West Beaver Creek Boulevard should be integrated into the project. The size of the public plaza should be at least 7,600 square feet. The public plaza should be located to provide attractive frontage for active retail uses, informal outdoor seating, landscaping and flower planters, and public art and/or water fountain. CHAPTER 6: DESIGN STANDARDS & EXPECTATIONS Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 49 of 51 [add photos of public plazas with adjacent ground level commercial] Buildings: The following principles and standards shall apply to building form, design and architecture. Relevant sections of 7.28.090 Design Standards in the Avon Development Code are cited, expanded and further defined for development in this Sun-Road Plan area. Mountain contemporary architecture shall be utilized with clean design lines, stone exterior materials for the ground floor to create a base and pitched roof and roof overhangs to create a top. [add photos of examples of contemporary mountain architecture – like Westin and Wyndham] 7.28.090(a)Purpose. (6) To encourage developments that relate to adjoining public streets, open spaces, parks, trails and neighborhoods with building orientation and physical connections that contribute to the surrounding network of streets and walkways; Buildings should be built up to the sidewalk edge: 7.28.090(j) Mixed-Use and Nonresidential Design Standards. (3) Site Layout and Design. Buildings shall be oriented to positively define and frame adjacent public streets and/or public or common spaces, while promoting the collective form of neighborhoods by: (i) Building Orientation. (A) Buildings shall reinforce the street edges and create pedestrian-scaled open spaces. Buildings on corner lots should be designed to positively define and frame the public area of both streets they front. (B) Building fronts and entries shall be oriented toward streets or public plazas and should be arranged to create courtyards and other human-scaled spaces designed to maximize solar access and exposure. (C) Ground floors of new buildings shall be at grade or elevated above grade. Ground-floor residential uses should be raised above adjacent sidewalks. Under no circumstances shall a building be sunken below grade. [NOTE: property along Avon Road slopes down towards the south such that [Add Photos of traditional main street orientation] (4) Building Layout and Design (i) New development in Town Core shall maintain a high interaction between pedestrians and the activities inside the buildings at ground level. [in part] [Add photos to depict majority glazing] Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 50 of 51 Buildings fronting on Avon Road, West Beaver Creek Boulevard and the public plaza should be retail ready, generally meaning that the interior floor to ceiling height should be at least 12’ high and that the space should follow design standards in Section 7.28.090(J)(vii). 7.28.090(J)(vii) Storefronts and Pedestrian Entrances. (A) The first floor of all new buildings shall provide: a pedestrian-friendly environment, with human-scale and natural building materials; extensive storefront windows for display and views into the business; and access directly from adjacent sidewalks. (B) When transparency is in conflict with internal functions of the building, other means shall be used to activate the street-facing facades, such as public art, architectural ornamentation or details or color patterns. (C) To encourage activity along the building frontage, entrances shall be located at intervals of a maximum of thirty-two (32) feet. (D) The primary access to retail spaces on Benchmark Road, Main Street and W. Beaver Creek Boulevard shall be from the sidewalk. (E) New buildings should relate to the public space through architectural frontages that provide direct access into them and a transition between their private space and public streetscape. (1) New buildings shall be designed with frontages that activate the street by providing direct access to ground-floor commercial spaces. (2) To the maximum extent feasible, the principal building entrance shall face an adjacent public street, public plaza or primary public walkway. In cases where the principal entrance does not face the principal street, the entrance shall be connected to the street and adjacent parking areas with a sidewalk. (F) In order to ensure that building entrances are welcoming to pedestrians, easily identifiable and accessible from streets and sidewalks, primary entries shall be clearly visible from the street and accentuated from the overall building facade by: (1) Differentiated roof, awning or portico; (2) Covered walkways or arcades; (3) Projecting or recessed entries from the surrounding building facade; (4) Detailed doors and doorways with transoms, sidelights, trim details and/or framing; Sun Road Redevelopment Sub-Area Plan October 3, 2024 DRAFT Page 51 of 51 (5) Windows within doorways equivalent in size to fifty percent (50%) of door surface area; and (6) Decorative nighttime lighting where appropriate. (G) Secondary entrances shall have minor architectural detailing that adds visual interest to that portion of the facade. (H) Public doors and entryways shall be a combination of glass and metal or wood or solid wood. [add photos depicting traditional main street ground level retail store frontage] [END OF DOCUMENT] DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AVON DDA MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 PAGE 1 | 3 ROLL CALL Present in Person: Chair Tony Emrick, Vice-Chair Brandt Marott and Board Members Bill Glaner and Rob Tartre. Present Virtually: Board Members Gregg Cooper and Marcus Lindholm. Absent: Board Members Scott Tarbet, Wayne Hanson, Chris Neuswanger and Matthew Fitzgerald and Councilor Rich Carroll. Staff: Town Manager Eric Heil, Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond, Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong and General Government Fellow Arnell Wade. Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui (virtually). The meeting was called to order at 3:05 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 as presented. Board Member Rob Tartre 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 Resolution 24-01: Supporting Town of Avon Ballot Issue 2C - Use Tax on Construction Materials to Fund Community Housing (CFO Paul Redmond) Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond presented Resolution 24-01. Under the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act, the DDA Board is allowed to support a ballot issue via resolution. Board member Brandt Marott expressed concerns with an additional 4% tax on construction projects. Staff explained that it replaces a 4% sales tax so it’s not an additional tax and should not cost the developer any more than it does now. The main difference is that Avon would be able to collect it completely & efficiently. There was discussion to better understand how use tax applies to new projects versus small home improvement projects, which are exempted. Board member Bill Glaner moved to approve resolution 24-01: Supporting Town of Avon Ballot Issue 2C - Use Tax on Construction Materials to Fund Community Housing. Board member Brandt Marott seconded that motion. There was further discussion. Board Member Gregg Cooper presented his take on an “elevator speech” that this proposal is “collecting a tax that is not being collected and using the use tax mechanism to do so”. He feels the marketing is presenting this as an additional tax, not a replacement of a sales tax. It is being viewed as a tax increase as it’s not properly understood. Town Manager Eric Heil explained there is an issues committee that is supporting this ballot issue. The Town of Avon is not allowed to promote it under the Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). After this discussion, the motion passed 5 to 0. Board Member Gregg Cooper abstained from the vote. 5.2 Work Session: Review of Community Arts Center Concept at 351 West Benchmark Road (Town Manager Eric Heil) Town Manager Eric Heil delivered a presentation to review of Community Arts Center Concept at 351 West Benchmark Road. He expressed that staff has been touring peer communities with art & culture centers to DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AVON DDA MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 PAGE 2 | 3 see how they operate and what works and what doesn’t work. Eric explained there is no shortage of ideas. At this point, we are running the concept by PZC and all citizen committees and the Avon DDA Board to get input on the concept. We will have to do this in small steps and probably use a phased approach as it could get very expensive to do everything all at once. The big ticket items are the roof, the fire suppression, upgrading the water lines, adding in a small commercial kitchen, adding an ADA bathroom and the landscaping on the exterior of the building. The Town has partnered with the Vail Valley Art Guild and is providing rent subsidy for 3 years. That partnership would help with grants and fundraising and hopefully create momentum to expand and eventually using part of this building when the 3-year lease is up. A summary of the feedback from the board members includes: • The Art Guild seems to be busy on the pedestrian mall and there is a lot of activity. • Adding coffee or sandwich offerings will make it even more attractive. • This fits in and is a complimentary piece to the civic core of town including the rec center and Town Hall municipal building. • These are all the right things! • Is the initial investment dependent on a business model of cashflow in the future? Is there a way to make this an entity that is cash flow positive? • Should the Town look for third party providers to come operate this? • Very generally, this is an appropriate concept for the area and attracts the summer interest for people to stop by and check it out. • Having a financial plan will be important. • The first step could be a feasibility study, more so than architectural design as nobody even knows what it will take to make the building functional. • Board member Gregg Cooper asked for the business plan to be the first step, before doing a feasibility study or paying an architect. Board Member Marcus Lindholm left the meeting at 4:07 p.m. Staff explained that next steps are bringing an architect onboard and for staff to model the Performa of cashflow payback. There was a general direction of interest to explore it further. Staff suggested a motion to support exploring the concept of a Community Art Facility at this location further and work with Board Chair Tony Emrick to work on concepts and compare to how they fit the Avon DDA plan. How would this fit as an activity/amenity in the Avon DDA Boundary. Board Chair Tony Emrick moved that motion as presented. Board member Bill Glaner seconded that motion and it passed 5 to 0. 6. MINUTES Board Member Gregg Cooper presented a motion to approve the Minutes from Avon DDA Board Meeting held August 5, 2024. Board Member Rob Tarte seconded the motion. They were approved with a 5-0 vote. 7. ADJOURNMENT DDA Board Chair Emrick adjourned the meeting at 4:23 p.m. DDA MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 HYBRID MEETING, IN PERSON AND VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS AVON DDA MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 PAGE 3 | 3 Respectfully submitted by: Ineke de Jong Chief Administrative Officer 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.