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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
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AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, January 27, 2026
MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 PM
Hybrid meeting; in-person at Avon Town Hall, 100 Mikaela Way or
virtually through Zoom, Zoom registration is on the header at Avon.org
AVON TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC MEETING BEGINS AT 5:00 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 Council approval.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1. Approval of January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva)
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): ORDINANCE 26-02, First Reading: PUD23002 |
VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension (Community
Development Director Matt Pielsticker)
6.2. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE 26-03, Second Reading: Graywater Prohibition (Engineering
Director Eva Wilson and Assistant Town Attorney Michaela Szilagyi)
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. January 8th Culture, Arts & Special Events (CASE) Committee Meeting Minutes (Special Events
Coordinator Emily Dennis)
7.2. January 12th Avon Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board Meeting Minutes (Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong)
7.3. Monthly Financials (Senior Accountant Dean Stockdale)
7.4. Village at Avon Planning Area A Updates (Engineering Director Eva Wilson)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9.1. For the purpose of purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real estate pursuant to CRS
24-6-402(4)(a) and for the purpose of determining negotiating positions, developing strategy for
negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)(i) concerning a potential
acquisition of property for Community Housing (Town Manager Eric Heil)
9.2. For the purpose of receiving legal advice from the Avon Town Attorney on specific legal questions
pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) concerning Law Enforcement Protocols (Town Attorney Nina
Williams)
10. ADJOURN
Public Comments: Council agendas shall include a general item labeled “Public Comment” near the
beginning of all Council meetings. Members of the public who wish to provide comments to Council greater
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MEETING NOTICES ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, AVON ELEMENTARY AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL PUBLIC MEETINGS SPONSORED BY THE TOWN OF AVON. IF YOU REQUIRE A DISABILITY
ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN CLERK, MIGUEL JAUREGUI CASANUEVA, AT 970-748-4001 OR MJAUREGUI@AVON.ORG WITH YOUR REQUEST.
REQUESTS SHOULD BE MADE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN 72 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC EVENT.
than three minutes are encouraged to schedule time in advance on the agenda and to provide written
comments and other appropriate materials to the Council in advance of the Council meeting. The Mayor shall
permit public comments during any agenda item and may limit public comment to three minutes per individual,
which limitation may be waived or increased by a majority of the quorum present. The timer for public
comment shall begin promptly after the speaker states their name and place of residence. Article VIII. Public Comments, Avon Town Council Simplified Rules of Order, Amended and Readopted by Resolution
No. 24-17.
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was hosted in a hybrid format, in-person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom.us. Mayor
Tamra N. Underwood called the January 13, 2026, Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. A roll call
was taken, and Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Gary Brooks, Lindsay Hardy, Ruth
Stanley, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. Councilor Kevin Hyatt was
absent. They were joined by Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui
Casanueva, Finance Director Paul Redmond, Public Works Director Mike Johnson, Recreation Director
Michael Labagh, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner,
Housing Planner Patti Liermann, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey,
IT Staff Carlos Molina, and Avon Police Chief Greg Daly.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:16:10
Mayor Underwood opened the meeting by addressing the agenda approval. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll
requested the removal of Consent Agenda Business Item 5.3, stating that CORE Transit needs additional
time to review the intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Avon. Mayor Underwood also noted that
while public comment will be accepted for Business Item 6.4, Council will not deliberate on it and she will
request a motion to table the item for a future meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll moved to approve the
amended Agenda. Councilor Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0
vote of those present.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Video Start Time: 00:18:00
Mayor Underwood asked if there were any conflicts of interest related to the agenda, and none were
disclosed. She noted that, while not a conflict, she owns property within 300 feet of the Village at Avon and
has received related Town notices.
Town Manager Eric Heil invited Case Senior Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle to the podium to
acknowledge her completion of the LEAD Eagle Certification, a professional development program for
leaders in Eagle County. She is the second Town employee to earn this certification.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Video Start Time: 00:20:05
Mayor Underwood explained that public comment may be provided in person, via Zoom (video/audio), by
telephone, or by email. She clarified that this portion of the meeting is reserved for items not listed on the
agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes, with an additional minute granted at Council’s discretion.
Members of the public are asked to address Council directly and should not expect a response, as this
time is intended solely for public input.
Mayor Underwood invited comments from those present in the room or participating virtually and requested
that, upon stepping up to the podium, speakers state their name and, optionally, their neighborhood or
Town of residence. Mayor Underwood opened the floor to public comment, and Ian Grask, a resident of
Avon, took the podium in person and announced a Habitat for Humanity meeting on January 22 at 05:00
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p.m. at Colorado Mountain College, encouraging townspeople participation.
Seth Levy, a resident of Gypsum, took the podium in person and expressed appreciation to the Town for
maintaining high-quality electric vehicle charging stations on Benchmark Rd by the Loaded Joe’s Hoffman
Properties. He noted these stations are the best in the Valley and help attract more visitors.
Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, noted that he was impressed by Avon’s
Law Enforcement Officers in relation to the investigation of his case. He also expressed concerns regarding
the incorrect striping on HWY 6 and stated that the crosswalk at River Edge is too short, which he considers
a safety risk. Additionally, Mr. McMahon inquired about the number of Police Flock cameras in Avon and
asked for clarification on who has access to Flock footage.
Kathleen Walsh, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person and asked if Ordinance 26-02 (Business
Item 6.1) will have a second reading. No additional public comments were received in person or online.
Mayor Underwood invited Chief Daly from the Avon Police Department to step up to the podium to discuss
how flock cameras have been effective in preventing crime in Avon, including vehicle thefts. He also
explained who is permitted to view the footage captured by these cameras.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Video Start Time: 00:37:26
Mayor Underwood introduced the approval of the Consent Agenda to include the following:
5.1. ACTION: Approval of December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel
Jauregui Casanueva)
5.2. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority Concerning
US6 Median Irrigation Taps and Meter Pits (Senior Engineer Will Kearney)
5.3. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement Core Transit & Avon for ARTF (Mobility Manager Jim
Shoun)
5.4. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Colorado for 2026 5311 Operating Subaward
Agreement (Mobility Manager Jim Shoun)
Councilor Thuon motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended to strike Item 5.3. Councilor
Stanley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present.
6. BUSINESS ITEMS
6.1. PUBLIC HEARING: (QUASI-JUDICIAL): ORDINANCE 26-02, First Reading: PUD23002 |
VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension (Community Development
Director Matt Pielsticker)
Video Start Time: 00:38:10
Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker delivered a presentation related to the first reading
of Ordinance 26-02: PUD23002 | VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights
Extension. Mayor Underwood announced that after Staff and Traer Creek present, Council will hear
public comment only, and there will be Council questions but no deliberations; the public hearing will
resume on January 27, 2026 for further discussion.
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Community Development Director Pielsticker noted that extensive information regarding this
application is available online on the Town Website. Furthermore, Allison Kent’s presentation in
collaboration with Traer Creek will provide additional context to complement the application's
presentation. Michael Lindholm with Traer Creek discussed indirect benefits of the application on
Avon’s community.
During the discussion, Council members directed several questions to Staff, Ms. Kent, and Mr.
Lindholm regarding the application. The inquiries focused on topics such as proposed building
heights, residential densities, and the permissibility of short-term rentals within the development.
Jay Eck, Principal and Managing Director at Kensington Development Partners and a resident of
Edwards, attending the meeting virtually, joined the presenters to speak on behalf of the applicants.
He noted his involvement in the first phase of development, specifically related to Whole Foods, and
expressed that Mayor Underwood’s leadership throughout the application process has been helpful.
Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and Thomas Walsh, a resident of
Avon, took the podium in person to state that he has lived under the name of Lindholm his entire life.
He expressed distrust toward the Lindholms and concern about the nearby Piedmont development's
impact on his home. He criticized Ms. Kent’s humorous approach during her presentation and argued
that increased density does not improve housing for Avon. Mr. Walsh questioned the necessity of
changes given the developer’s available resources and accused them of being dishonest if they
could not more clearly explain their plans.
Jamila Kovcevcik, a resident of Avon, expressed concerns regarding the proposed density of the
development, noting that it negatively affects her well-being. She opposes the project due to its
proximity and height relative to existing residential areas and requested additional green space for a
park west of the Piedmont Apartments. Ms. Kovcevcik disagreed with allowing taller buildings in Part
D of the application, stating that the building heights and density are excessive. She maintains her
opposition to the proposal and emphasized her concerns about lack of community housing.
Roger Wilkinson, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person and stated his concerns that
increasing building heights from 48 to 60 feet is excessive, especially for structures atop the hill,
which he considers will be visually intrusive for Avon’s stakeholders. He noted that landscaping does
little to mitigate the impact of such tall buildings, and that increased height will affect light and views.
Mr. Wilkinson added that most homes on Eagle Bend are two stories, while Piedmont features large
square buildings, and large developments would negatively impact the Eagle Bend neighborhood.
Bette Todd, a resident of Avon, took the podium in person to express concern about high-density
living and increased building heights in Town, particularly regarding the current PUD discussion. She
noted that Parcel C and D were intended to fit with the existing residential community, warning
against increasing units per acre and building heights. She added that the Avon Planning and Zoning
Commission could not confirm the changes would have no negative impact on nearby properties,
requesting this finding be removed. She questioned Avon’s long-term sustainability if commercial
areas are lost to residential development and raised concerns about police costs and future impacts
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on the Avon Recreation Center.
Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, accused Piedmont of reducing
affordable housing by raising rents. He emphasized the need for community housing in the Valley
and argued that every non-affordable unit built limits space for those who live and work there. Mr.
McMahon urged a focus on workforce housing due to limited space in the Valley. No other public
comment was received in person or virtually.
Mayor Underwood reminded Council and the Public about the ex-parte contact prohibition Council is
subject to and stated that March 19th is the deadline by law, so Council has plenty of time to hear
everyone, deliberate and make a good decision.
Councilor Stanley motioned to continue the first reading of Ordinance 26-02 to Tuesday, January 27,
2025. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0 vote of
those present.
6.2. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 25-18 Second Reading: Parking Regulations on Private
Property (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui and Town Attorney Nina Williams)
Video Start Time: 03:22:15
Town Attorney Nina Williams and Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva presented the proposal
for approval of Ordinance 25-18 on second reading, addressing parking regulations on private
property.
Town Manager Eric Heil indicated he received a request from Alberto Castellon, Senior Vice
President with 5-Star Valet, who is managing parking for Hoffman Commercial Real Estate, that they
would appreciate a continuance of the second reading of Ordinance 25-18 to the February 10th, 2026
Council Meeting to offer more input to the Town on behalf of their group.
Mayor Underwood asked Staff to prepare a sample private parking sign for Council review. She
opened the hearing for public comments and requested all emailed feedback also be attached to the
report for the Second Reading of Ordinance 25-18 on February 10, 2026.
Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the meeting virtually, asked what would happen if Avon
citizens organize to deny Hoffman their private parking lot license through public participation versus
through Council’s authority alone. He also asked if this ordinance will be applicable to all existing
and future private parking lots or only future ones.
Alberto Castellon, attending the meeting virtually, thanked Council for the chance to work with the
Town, Community Development Director Matt Pielstricker, and Town manager Eric Heil to ensure
Hoffman Commercial Real Estate's compliance with applicable rules. No other public comment was
received in person or virtually.
Mayor Pro Tem Carroll stated he looks forward to seeing the sign mockup in person to ensure that
font size is large enough. He also asked if larger parking lots should have more than one sign in the
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middle, and spaced every so often, while not incurring over-signage. He spoke of an email from Dr.
Scott Raub who had a tough time with the process of appealing a ticket, adding he wants to ensure
the mechanism is fair.
Mayor Underwood provided Town Attorney Nina Williams with a list of comments to be added to the
Ordinance, on second reading, and offered that she can call Mayor Underwood and ask questions
off-line if she wishes. She requested that the motion indicate that the Second Reading of Ordinance
25-18 is tabled until February 10, 2026. Councilor Thuon motioned that the second reading of
Ordinance 25-18, with the amendments indicated by the Mayor, be tabled to February 10, 2026.
Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present.
Council unanimously approved a 10-minute recess, from 8:37 p.m. to 8:47 p.m.
6.3. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): MJR25003 | DEB25001 The Summit at Avon (Planning
Manager Jena Skinner)
Video Start Time: 03:37:10
Planning Manager Jena Skinner delivered a presentation related to a Public Hearing (Quasi Judicial):
MJR25003 | DEB25001 The Summit at Avon. Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey spoke about
flexible space for cultural events. She noted that the CASE Committee met to review 4,000 sq ft of
public amenities, and the Board unanimously supports the initiative. Andrew Lane, Principal at
Zehren and Associates, and Don Simpson, Chairman of Grand Peaks Properties, also took the
podium to explain how the project was developed and financed. Council asked several questions
from Staff and the Applicant Team, including some related to setbacks pertaining to the front of the
building and by the pedestrian mall, max height of this and other neighboring buildings, number of
stories and maximum density versus height restrictions, parking management, driveways and entry
and exit of the building.
Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and Tim McMahon, a resident of
Avon, attending the meeting virtually, critiqued the flat roof design as well as the lack of workforce
housing, adding it is not a community-driven design, and traffic to the post office will be harder.
Meghan McGee, with the Applicant Team, attending the meeting virtually, discussed the traffic study
and noted eastern access is a right-in, right-out, configuration so that turning movements are safer.
No other public comment was received in person or virtually.
Mayor Pro Tem Carroll moved to continue the second reading of the Public Hearing (Quasi Judicial):
MJR25003 | DEB25001 The Summit at Avon, to February 10th, 2026. Councilor Brooks seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote of those present.
6.4. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE 26-01, First Reading: Rezoning Slopeside Parcel (Housing
Planner Patti Liermann)
Video Start Time: 05:03:00
Mayor Underwood indicated that Planning Manager Jena Skinner is in the room for the first reading
of Ordinance 26-01, and she does not expect Staff to make a presentation tonight. Mayor Underwood
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opened the public hearing to public comment, and Tim McMahon, a resident of Avon, attending the
meeting virtually, asked to provide and then withdrew from public comment. No other public comment
was received in person or virtually. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll motioned to table the first reading of
Ordinance 26-01, as presented. Councilor Thuon seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously with a 5-0 vote of those present with Councilor Hardy momentarily absent at time of
voting.
6.5. ORDINANCE 26-03, First Reading: Graywater Prohibition (Engineering Director Eva Wilson and
Assistant Town Attorney Michaela Szilagyi)
Video Start Time: 05:04:42
Engineering Director Eva Wilson and Assistant Town Attorney Michaela Szilagyi presented the first
reading of Ordinance 26-03. They received no questions from Council.
Councilor Stanley left the meeting at 10:17 p.m.
Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment, and Tim McMahon, a resident of
Avon, attending the meeting virtually, asked if urine in the shower constitutes greywater. No other
public comment was received in person or virtually. Councilor Thuon motioned to approve the first
reading of Ordinance 26-03, as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously with a 5-0 vote of those present.
7. WRITTEN REPORTS
7.1. December 8th PZC Meeting Minutes (Development Coordinator Emily Block)
7.2. December 11th UERWA Board Meeting Summary (Mayor Tamra Underwood)
7.3. Biannual Investment Update (Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond)
7.4. Year-End Sustainability Updates (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin)
7.5. Quarterly Public Operations Report (Public Operations Manager Gary Padilla)
7.6. Turkey Trot Event Recap (Senior Special Events Coordinator Chelsea Van Winkle)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES
Video Start Time: 05:09:00
Councilor Thuon raised two items. First, he inquired about placing an Olympic sign to support and cheer
on local athletes. Second, he shared an incident at a gas station where a malfunctioning pump spewed
gas that ultimately flowed into the river. He noted that the pump island lacked a safety cleanup kit, and the
gas station is owned by a Town employee. He asked that a solution be identified, specifically suggesting
that rules should be added to the Town Code requiring a safety cleanup kit at every pump island. He asked
Staff to review and address this issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Carroll reminded the public that on the following day, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:00-
02:00 p.m. the Town will host a CORE Transit Board meeting and invited the public who cannot attend to
watch the recording of the meeting on High Five Access Media.
Mayor Underwood reminded the public that this MLK weekend, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, there will
be the annual Lakeside Fireworks Celebration to celebrate MLK at Nottingham Park, and to be there by
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05:30 p.m. for a 10-min firework display starting at 06:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Video Start Time: 05:13:40
Mayor Underwood requested a motion from her fellow councilors to proceed into Executive Session. Mayor
Pro Tem Carroll motioned to retire into Executive Session:
9.1. For the purpose of purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real estate pursuant to CRS 24-
6-402(4)(a) and for the purpose of determining negotiating positions, developing strategy for
negotiations, and instructing negotiators pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)(i) concerning a potential
acquisition of property for Community Housing (Town Manager Eric Heil)
Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote of those present.
Councilors Hyatt and Stanley were absent. The time was 10:26 p.m.
At the roll call, all members of Council were present as indicated above with Councilors Hyatt and Stanley
were absent. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Chief Financial Officer Paul Redmond,
and Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker. The Executive Session commenced at 10:33 p.m.
The Executive Session adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
9. ADJOURN
There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular
meeting. The time was 10:55 p.m.
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, and the video of the meeting, which is available at www.highfivemedia.org.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
________________________________
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor Underwood ___________________________________
970-748-4413 matt@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Tamra N. Underwood and Council members FROM: Matt Pielsticker, AICP, Community Development Director
RE: CONTINUED QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING | First Reading of Ordinance 26-02
Village (at Avon) PUD Amendment | File PUD23002
Vested Property Rights Extension | File VPR23001
DATE: January 21, 2026
SUMMARY: The Town Council will review a Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) Amendment application and
Vested Property Rights Extension application. The PUD Amendment is a joint application with the Town of
Avon and the Traer Creek, LLC development team (“Traer Creek”). This quasi-judicial public hearing was
initially heard by Council on January 13, 2026.
The January 13, 2026 Packet Materials include an analysis of the review criteria, detailed application
narrative, and draft Ordinance with attachments. The Public Hearing was continued after presentations and
public comments were received. The purpose of this report, and that of the Town Manager’s Supplemental
Report (“Attachment A”), is to expand upon items that were discussed previously, provide guidance to
Council, and clarity to the general public.
Council has the option to act on first reading of Ordinance 26-02 at the January 27, 2026 meeting, and
formally set the Public Hearing date. Approval for first reading would not be an indication of acceptance of
the applications. The February 24, 2026 meeting date would be a suitable date for a second ready (or
continued 1st reading) unless additional, substantive materials are requested. If another continuance of first
reading is desired, Council can continue to a date not later than March 10, 2026 per Municipal Code
standards.
UPDATES: Additional, supplemental information is provided by separate report from the Town Manager
(“Attachment A”). At the January 13, 2026 meeting additional information was requested. The purpose of
this section is to document and clarify points that were raised at the initial hearing, including:
• Request for PowerPoint presentation to be uploaded to Town of Avon website.
Response: The PowerPoint from January 13, 2026 has been uploaded to the Planning
Department page HERE. An updated PowerPoint for the January 27, 2026 meeting can be found
as Attachment B.
• Large, printed PUD Master Plan Maps would assist Councilors.
Response: 24” x 36” maps will be provided to Council and physically available at the next hearing.
• Provide clear graphic showing existing/proposed/PZC recommendations for building height
and density in Planning Area A, Planning Area C, Planning Area D, and Planning Areas E/F
(CH-1).
Response: See graphics in Powerpoint for January 27, 2026 meeting as Attachment B.
• Clarify maximum density on cul-de-sac as it relates to International Fire Code requirements
and access to PA-K, RMF-1, and PA-I.
Response: See Town Manager’s Supplemental Report Attachment A. Comments from the Eagle
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River Fire Protection District are included as part of Attachment C.
• Short Term Rental (“STR”) explanation and background information should be detailed.
Response: See Town Manager’s Memorandum as Attachment A.
• Vested Property Rights overview, with clarification on what happens to a PUD when the
underlying vested rights expire.
Response: See Town Manager’s Supplemental Report as Attachment A.
• Define the Special Review Use process in the Village (at Avon).
Response: The Village (at Avon) PUD Guide includes a list of Uses by Right, Special
Review Uses, and Temporary Uses for each Planning Area. Supplemental Regulations in
Section E of the PUD Guide detail the process for review. The process in the PUD Guide
modeled after and similar to those found in the Avon Municipal Code provisions. If located
in the Village (at Avon), the primary difference is that the Village (at Avon) DRB must also
approve the use before commencement. All SRU permits in the Town are reviewed by
PZC after mailed and published notification and a Public Hearing is conducted.
The review criteria are not identical between VAA and other properties in Town. The
primary difference between the SRU criteria in the Avon Development Code is that
there is a criteria about consistency with zone district and development code standards,
and also a criteria about adequate assurances of continuing maintenance. Both sets of
criteria include an assessment of compliance with other underlying standards, mitigation
of external impacts, and availability of facilities and services to support the use. The
Village (at Avon) PUD includes the following criteria for PZC consideration:
(a) Whether the proposed Use otherwise complies with all requirements
imposed by the Development Plan;
(b) Whether the proposed Use is compatible with adjacent uses. Such
compatibility may be expressed in appearance, architectural scale and features, site
design, and the control of any adverse impacts including noise, dust, odor, lighting, traffic,
safety and other similar Development Standards;
(c) Any significant adverse impacts (including but not limited to, hours of
operation, traffic generation, lighting, noise, odor, dust, and other external impacts)
anticipated to result from the use shall be mitigated or offset to the maximum extent
practicable; and
(d) Facilities and services (including sewage and waste disposal, water, gas,
electricity, police and fire protection and roads and transportation, as applicable) shall be
available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service for
existing development.
Scenario: In PA-I currently, hotels may reach up to a maximum of 135 feet by the SRU
process. In order to entertain a SRU for a building height increase, submittal requirements
would include architectural plans and studies that compare impacts of 55 feet and 110
feet. Visual impacts would be assessed as they relate to the review criteria. Viewsheds
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of the structure(s) would be considered, as well as potential offsite impacts (e.g. shadow
duration) to adjacent existing or planned development areas. The PUD provides the
Director of Community Development with discretion to require additional submittal
requirements if necessary to weigh impacts. PZC can also request additional information
to assess a SRU application.
• Include all public commentary in packet, including written comments received after
packet deadline.
Response: All of the written comments received to date are included as Attachment C.
This includes comments from the Eagle River Fire Protection District.
• Explain the Commercial/Residential mix for Phase I in Planning Area A.
Response: The PUD Amendment proposes the removal of a Table requiring
minimum/maximum square footage ratios for PA-A, PA-F, PA-G, and PA-H. The PA-A
ratio is currently set at Residential [30% Min/80% Max] and Commercial [20%Min/70%
Max]. Design plans approved for “Phase I” of development in PA-A include 84%
Residential and 16% Commercial.
• Financial Analysis updates were requested.
Response: The Chief Financial Officer’s Memorandum (“Attachment D”) has been
updated to better differentiate between the debt and revenue tables. Information has
been added to provide projected Downtown Development Authority (“DDA”) revenue for
planned development in PA-A.
REVIEW CRITERIA: My January 13, 2026 Packet Materials document the applicable review criteria for
the PUD Amendment and Vested Property Rights separately. Each application has distinct criteria that
must be considered during your deliberations. I intend to formulate draft findings after hearing Council
sentiment on the various proposed amendments. Below are the PUD Amendment and Vested Property
Rights Extension criteria required by the Avon Municipal Code:
PUD Amendment Criteria (Avon Municipal Code Section 7.16.060(e)(4))
(i) The PUD addresses a unique situation, confers a substantial benefit to the
Town and/or incorporates creative site design such that it achieves the purposes
of this Development Code and represents an improvement in quality over what
could have been accomplished through strict application of the otherwise
applicable district or development standards. Such improvements in quality may
include, but are not limited to: improvements in open space provision and
access; environmental protection; tree/ vegetation preservation; efficient
provision of streets, roads and other utilities and services; or increased choice of
living and housing environments;
(ii) The PUD rezoning will promote the public health, safety and general welfare;
(iii) The PUD rezoning is consistent with the Avon Comprehensive Plan*, the
purposes of this Development Code and the eligibility criteria outlined in
Subsection 7.16.060(b);
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(iv) Facilities and services (including roads and transportation, water, gas, electric,
police and fire protection and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable) will be
available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of
service to existing development;
(v) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in
significant adverse impacts upon the natural environment, including air, water,
noise, storm water management, wildlife and vegetation, or such impacts will be
substantially mitigated;
(vi) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in
significant adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject
tract; and
(vii) Future uses on the subject tract will be compatible in scale with uses or
potential future uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract.
*Due to the timing of original Annexation, and previously negotiated extensions to entitlement documents,
the applicable Comprehensive Plan for the Village at Avon is the 1996 version. The PUD Guide defines
Comprehensive Plan as the one in effect as of the date the Town approved the original PUD, which was
1998. The 1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan is also attached to this report for convenience as Exhibit E.
The graphics for the 1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan are missing and only the text is available.
Vested Property Rights Extension (Avon Municipal Code Section 7.16.140(e)(2):
(i) The size and phasing of the development, specifically, but not limited to,
whether the development can be reasonably completed within the vested rights
period;
(ii) Economic cycles and specifically but not limited to resort community economic
cycles, regional and state economic cycles and national economic cycles;
(iii) Market conditions and specifically but not limited to absorption rates for leasing
and sales of similar development projects;
(iv) Compliance with the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other community planning
documents;
(v) Proposed public amenities and benefits that enhance the project and the overall
attractiveness of the Avon community, including the degree to which such
public amenities and benefits are defined in terms of design, timeframe and
phasing with development;
(vi) Projected public financial benefits or costs estimated to be caused by the
development project, including the timeframe for realization by the Town or
other public entities and potential costs for operation and maintenance of any
new public amenities or infrastructure dedicated to the Town or other public
entities;
(vii) The breadth and scope of the requested vested property right, including but not
limited to the extent to which such vested property right restricts the Town's
ability to apply future legislatively adopted fees and regulations for the purpose
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of providing public infrastructure, public services and public facilities and for
the purpose of meeting evolving community needs;
(viii) The terms of any existing site specific development plans with development
agreements for the applicant's property that specify the duration of vested
property rights;
(ix) Any proposed modifications to previously approved vested property rights to
address changed conditions within the Avon community, compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan and other community planning documents or performance
of previously approved site specific development plans; and
(X) Any other factors deemed relevant by the Council when determining to grant a
vested property right for a period greater than three (3) years.
OPTIONS: Council has the following options:
• Continue* 1st Reading to future meeting date with direction to provide additional information.
• Approve 1st Reading of Ordinance 26-02 as Drafted
• Approve 1st Reading of Ordinance 26-02, with direction to modify conditions.
• Direct Staff to prepare Record of Decision for denial.
*Section 7.16.020(e) of the Avon Development Code caps the amount of time for continuance. “Town Council
may continue a public hearing on its own initiative for a maximum of sixty-five (65) days after the date of the
initial public hearing without the consent of the applicant. The PZC or Council may continue a public hearing
for a maximum of ninety-five (95) days with the consent of the applicant.” This permits continuance to not
later than the March 10th meeting, or April 14th with Traer Creek consent.
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS (Optional):
“I move to continue the applications to , 2026 with direction for additional materials to
include _______________.”
or
“I move to approve Ordinance 26-02 on first reading, setting forth a second reading and public hearing date
of ________________, 2026.”
Thank you, Matt
ATTACHMENT A: Town Manager Supplemental Report
ATTACHMENT B: Updated PowerPoint
ATTACHMENT C: Public Comments
ATTACHMENT D: Updated Financial Status of Village (at Avon)
ATTACHMENT E: 1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan
970.748.4004 eric@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Tamra N. Underwood and Council members FROM: Eric Heil, Town Manager
RE: Village (at Avon) PUD Amendment
Supplemental Report
DATE: January 21, 2026
SUMMARY: This report provides supplemental information concerning various aspects of the Village (at
Avon) Planned Unit Development Amendment application. This report has been reviewed and approved by
the Town Attorney office.
Specific topics addressed include:
•Review Process
•Community Housing 1 Building Height
•Community Housing 2 Building Height
•Development Bonus Process
•Short-Term Rental
•RMF-1/PA-K Cul-Du-Sac Maximum Density
•Vested Rights
REVIEW PROCESS: There are at least eighteen separate amendments to be considered in this Village (at
Avon) Planned Unit Development amendment application, which are listed below. Staff will present the list
of review criteria that is applicable to each discreet amendment to be considered. It is suggested that
Council review and deliberate each amendment in order in order to determine if there is majority consensus
support for each item, if there are concerns, or if there is a desire for more information. Council is reminded
that any findings (whether in support of approval or denial or as the basis of conditions) must be related to
one or more review criteria. Council is required to find each amendment meets all of the review criteria as
a basis for approval of each amendment.
1 Community Housing Supplemental Regulations
2 CH1 (PA-F/PA-E to CH1 - Use, Density, Height)
3 CH2 (PF1 to CH2 - Use, Density, Height)
4 Development Bonus Language Integration
5 Short Term Rental PA-A, C, D and J
6 Clarify existing and engineered grade to establish baseline for building height measurements
7 PA-A, F, G and H: Delete commercial floor area min/max
8 PA-A: Building Height (55' to 60' w/i 250')
9 PA-A: Residential Building Height (80'-110' outside 250' via SRU)
10 PA-C: Building Height (48' to 60' and up to 74', 6 stories via SRU)
11 PA-C: Density (18 DUs/acre to 40)
12 PA-D: Building Height Increase (48' to 60' w/i 250', 5 story limit)
13 PA-D: Building Height (48' to 60' and up to 74', 6 stories via/ SRU)
14 PA-D: Density (18 DUs/acre to 40)
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15 PA-J: Setbacks (reduce front setback from 20' to 10')
16 PA-J: Building Height (48' to 60', max 5 stories)
17 RMF-1 & PA-K: 280 units on cul-du-sac
18 Extend Vested Property Rights for 20 years on portion of PA-J, RMF-1 & PA-K
COMMUNITY HOUSING 1 BUILDING HEIGHT: This property is constrained by the sewer and Excel main
gas line on the south side, which prohibits building construction within 25’ of the south property line, but
does allow surface parking. The far west triangle area of Lot 8 is expected to be used for drainage. East
Beaver Creek Boulevard wraps around the site such that ground floor residential would be highly impacted
from the adjacent road. For this reason, podium parking is expected with residential on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
floors. No conceptual designs have yet been conducted to understand the development potential of this
site, but I am confident that it is possible to fit 12 units per floor on the developable area of this site. This
equates to 24 units for two residential floors and 36 units for three residential floors. A building height of 48’
feet would be the minimum required to construct a four floor structure (i.e. ground floor podium parking with
three floors of residential above) and would likely require a flat roof design similar to Piedmont Apartments
to fit within this building height limit.
The recommended development is “for-sale” condominiums heavily weighted with two-bedroom units. This
is a high demand residential product. There is strong potential to partner with Habitat for Humanity for
development of this project. Per the revised Community Housing guidelines, these units would be subject
to a price-capped deed restriction which limits the initial sales price to no more than 140% of Area Median
Income (“AMI”). A more affordable, or lower AMI price point, would be desirable but project design and
financing needs to be determined first before finalizing price points.
Options for Council: Council has the following options for consideration:
• Approve CH1 as proposed with 48’ height.
• Approve CH1 with 48’ on Lot 8 (current PA-F) and 35’ on the portion of PA-E so that the existing
building heights are not changed. 30 residential units could be reasonably developable with this
approach in building heights. Implementing this approach would require additional language
amendments to define and clarify the multiple building heights on CH1.
• Approve a lower building height across CH1 that only allows two floors of residential above
podium parking. CH1 is the development that is closest to the Eagle Bend neighborhood and
abuts up to the portion of the neighborhood that is on the north side of Eagle Bend Drive. This
approach would be the most responsive to concerns expressed by residents on Eagle Bend Drive.
If Council considers this approach then I would request and recommend a 40’ building height to
allow some room for roof treatment or elements that may be slightly higher than a flat roof design.
• Not approve CH1 if Council finds that multi-family Community Housing residential development is
not appropriate on the eastern half of PA-E, in which case this portion of the PA-E property would
remain available for potential future development for educational purposes.
COMMUNITY HOUSING 2 BUILDING HEIGHT: The Town has developed conceptual designs and
elevations for two buildings with four stories each situated on the eastern portion of Lot 5 (current PF1). An
elevator is planned to be located between the two buildings, which requires the foundations and floor plates
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to be at the same level. This adds approximately 4’-6’ of additional height on the far west end to grade
changes across the site. Avon Staff have worked through the first two design review steps with the Village
Design Review Board. Comments provided included a design for more building articulation and improved
roof design. The 60’ building height is requested to allow room for roof designs that increase building
height over a flat roof. The proposed elevations submitted to the Village Design Review Board are included
as Attachment A to this report.
If CH2 is approved then Staff will proceed with additional design work to complete construction drawings
and will actively seek grant funding. This project is anticipated to be owned by the Avon Housing Authority
and would be offered to Town of Avon employees first, and then would be available to all full-time residents
in Eagle County that meet the eligibility guidelines. The Town of Avon has earmarked $8 Million in our
unrestricted general fund reserves to support the financing of this project and has budgeted $1 Million to
complete the construction design work. It may be possible to proceed with design by fall, conduct a bid
process late in 2026 and begin construction in spring of 2027 with approval of CH2.
DEVELOPMENT BONUS PROCESS: Staff supports adding the Development Bonus process language in
the Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development guide. This provides a flexible and discretionary process
to consider increases in building height or density and reduction in parking for projects that incorporate
Community Housing, economic benefits or public amenities.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS: the Short-Term Rental (“STR”) component of the Town of Avon/Traer Creek
application to amend the Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development. This report provides a background
on Avon’s regulation of STRs and attempts to frame relevant aspects of STR regulations for Council’s
consideration.
Background: The Town of Avon had no regulation or oversight of STRs in 2008 other than the Wildridge
Planned Unit Development and covenants both prohibited short term rental use in Wildridge. Council has
taken the following actions since 2008:
• Ordinance 09-12 established a Short-Term Rental Overlay Zone District.
• Ordinance 15-02 enacted AMC 5.04.050. Advertisement of accommodations concerning
advertisement of a short-term rentals, which required obtaining a business license prior to
advertising and requiring the business license number to be posted in the advertisement. This
created an efficient requirement to obtain a business license for short-term rentals that Avon Staff
could more easily monitor and enforcement.
• Ordinance 17-18 added some property on Nottingham Road to the Short-Term Rental Overlay
Zone District.
• Ordinance 22-09 implemented the current two tier system of regulating Short-Term Rentals within
the Overlay Zone, which allows unlimited Short-Term Rentals in the “Town Core” area and limited
Short-Term Rentals outside the “Town Core” and within the Short-Term Rental Overlay Zone.
• Ordinance 25-10 amended the Short-Term Rental Overlay Zone district to include the Kestrel
development within the STR Overlay Zone district but not within the “Town Core” area so that
Kestrel is permitted “limited short-term rentals”.
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• Ordinance 25-12 amended the Short-Term Rental regulations to add definition of “Short-Term
Rental Limited Licenses” which was an oversight from Council direction when adopting Ordinance
22-09.
• Council approved several Planned Unit Development amendments for properties within the Short-
Term Rental Overlay Zone District to expressly allow Short-Term Rentals during the period of 2012
to 2020.
Village (At Avon) Planned Unit Development: The Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development Guide
did not address STRs to either expressly permit or prohibit STRs. Potential STR use has not been an issue
previously because development has been limited to commercial, hotel and residential rental development.
In my experience working through the 2012 settlement the topic of STRs did not arise and there was no
intent or interpretation expressed or discussed about whether STRs were allowed or not allowed. Avon
Staff encouraged Traer Creek to address STRs in this Planned Unit Development amendment application
so that there was clarity before for-sale residential development occurred.
Limited Short Term Rentals: The limited short term rental designation (i.e. outside Town Core but within
the Short-Term Rental Overlay) limits the number of “unrestricted” STRs to 15% of the number of
residential units on a property. The remaining 85% can still apply for an STR-Limited license which allows
up to 42 days per year for short-term rentals.
Employment Impacts: Staff has not conducted a third party analysis of employment generated from
STRs. Anecdotally, increased employment from STRs is primarily due to cleaning between rentals. This
can be roughly expected to require 4 hours for a one bedroom and an additional 2 hours per additional
bedroom. Turn-over is estimated at twice per week during the high season (four months of winter and four
months of summer/fall). Based on these assumptions, a two bedroom average unit is estimated to
generate 384 employment hours per year, or approximately a 0.2 full-time position. A two-bedroom rented
at $500/night for 5 nights a week during the 8 months of winter and summer/fall would generate
approximately $80,000 in rental payments, or $3,200 in sales tax, $3,200 in accommodations tax, and
$1,600 in short-term rental tax, or $8,000 in total tax revenues.
The majority of Avon’s accommodations are STRs and not commercial hotels.
Recommendation: I recommend allowing unlimited STRs in Planning Areas A, C, D and J. I believe the
taxes generated along with the economic benefit of additional visitors outweighs any negative effect of
increasing employment demand to service short-term rentals. New free market ownership units should be
expected to exceed $1,500/sq.ft. in sales price and will not be affordable for long term rent. It would be
preferable to allow STRs in new free market residential rather than restricting STRs for second home use
where the units are likely to be unoccupied for most of the year. The limited STR designation creates extra
administrative oversight, therefore the unlimited STR designation is recommended.
RMF-1/PA-K CUL-DU-SAC MAXIMUM DENSITY: The limit of 200 residential units served by one road
(i.e. cul-du-sac) is set forth in Appendix D to the International Fire Code. Appendix D was first introduced in
the 2015 version of the International Fire Code. Avon adopted the 2021 International Fire Code in 2023.
All appendices to the International Fire Code must be expressly adopted in addition to adopting the
International Fire Code. Specifically, Appendix D states in the introduction, “The provisions contained in
this appendix are not mandatory unless specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance or legislation of
the jurisdiction.”
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The Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development guide and vested property rights do not restrict the Town
of Avon from adopting, amending and applying building codes to the Village (at Avon). However, at this
time, the Town of Avon has not adopted Appendix D.
The limit on residential density in Appendix D is principally for evacuation purposes in the event of a
catastrophic and fast moving wildfire event. Staff was not able to find any research to provide guidance or
basis for the basis of the 200 unit maximum number or information on why a higher number may be unsafe.
It is relevant to recognize that the current configuration of RMF-1 and PA-K is that the majority of the
density is clustered in RMF-1 (160 residential units) which is located at the lowest elevation and the single
family home lots on the remainder of PA-K amount to 120 residential units. A secondary emergency
vehicle access route would be beneficial; however, Staff is not aware of any practical route for construction
of a secondary emergency vehicle access.
All units on RMF-1 and PA-K will be required to include fire suppression (interior sprinklers). Avon retains
authority to amend our building codes for defensible space, required use of non-combustible exterior
materials and other changes to mitigate wildfire hazards.
A minimum recommendation is that Council include a condition that a wildfire warning siren system will be
installed for RMF-1 and PA-K that is similar to the system Avon installed for Wildridge and Mountain Star.
If Council did not approve the requested confirmation of 280 residential units AND if Council adopted
Appendix D of the International Fire Code before any subdivision was approved, then the total residential
density on RMF-1 and PA-K would be limited to 200 residential units, which would not affect the overall
project approved density of 2,400 residential units. Traer Creek would be allowed to develop the remaining
80 residential units elsewhere within the Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development.
Options for Council: Council has the following options for consideration:
• Approve the requested confirmation that a maximum of 280 residential units are permitted for
RMF-1 and PA-K as originally approved.
• Reject the requested confirmation, in which case the status quo would continue (i.e. 280 residential
units are permitted with a single cul-du-sac access) unless and until Avon adopted Appendix D of
the International Fire Code.
VESTED RIGHTS: The proposed extension of vested property rights for RMF-1 and PA-K would extend the
full scope of vested property rights as currently set forth in the Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development
guide.
Avon is cooperating with Traer Creek and the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority to conduct design of a
water system and additional water storage to serve future development on the upper portion of Planning
Area J, RMF-1, PA-K, PA-I, the East Avon Preserve (owned by Town of Avon), the State Land Board
property north of the Eagle River, and a portion of U.S. Forest Service land situated on the north side of the
Eagle River which has physical potential for future Community Housing development. Avon has agreed to
contribute $11,000 in cost share to the $61,000 design contract between Traer Creek and the Upper Eagle
Regional Water Authority. The cost share was finalized in November and the design work is proceeding at
this time. The design will consider the optimal system to serve these properties, which may include one
large storage tank at the highest point of the PA-K development or may include multiple storage tanks to
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serve different phases of development and different elevations. One large storage tank at the top of PA-K
will require the entire road way to be constructed as well as installation of utilities that are placed within the
roadway, which would be the most expensive option for up-front infrastructure costs. I expressed a
preference to consider multiple storage tanks that would allow for the next storage tank to be more
moderately sized and located lower on the hillside as required to serve the upper portion of PA-J and the
East Avon Preserve. Preliminary designs are expected towards the end of Q1 or in Q2 of 2026.
See Attachment B for a diagram of future development areas to be served with expanded water system.
Expiration of Vested Property Rights: Upon expiration of the vested property rights nothing changes or
occurs automatically. The Village (at Avon) Planned Unit Development would continue as exists until such
time as a property owner or Town of Avon applies for amendments. Upon expiration of Vested
Property Rights Council could consider changes to the permitted uses, densities, building heights for each
and every Planning Area in a similar manner to considering re-zonings. Council could also consider
revisions to apply the Avon Development Code for the development review process and design review
process, apply the current version of the Avon Comprehensive Plan, apply various Development Code
standards such as our landscaping code, apply impact fees that may be otherwise restricted by the current
vested rights, and apply inclusionary or employee mitigation housing requirements that are applicable
elsewhere in Town. Specific changes would require legal review and required findings. Similar to re-
zonings, Council’s authority would be subject to constitutional takings and rational nexus legal principles.
Options for Council: Council has the following options for consideration:
• Approve the 20 year vested property rights extension as requested
• Consider a shorter period of vested property rights extension (e.g. 5 or 10 years)
• Consider limiting the scope of the vested property rights extension to only use, density, building
height and setbacks and do not extend vested property rights to other matters such as
development review process, applicable development and design standards, exactions and impact
fees, etc.
• Do not approve a vested property rights extension
Thank you, Eric
ATTACHMENT A: Avondale Apartment Elevations
ATTACHMENT B: Water Planning Graphic for Northern properties
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total lot 5 area = (4.01 acres)174,646
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4x 2 bedroom (1,146 sf per unit)
20 total units = 21,071 sf
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16x 1 bedroom (745 sf per unit)
4x 2 bedroom (1,146 sf per unit)
20 total units = 16,504 sf
unit area total = 37,575 sf
project area summary
building 45,229 sf (all levels)
pavilion (+site sotrage)438 sf total (1 level)
garbage 595 sf (1 level)
project total 46,262 sf
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1-bedroom 32x(1.5 per unit)48 spaces
2-bedroom 8x(2 per unit)16 spaces
accessible (1-van) 4 spaces
guest parking 10 spaces
total parking in plan 77 spaces
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40 total balconies = 3,640 sf total
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ATTACHMENT A
ESTIMATED WATER USE MAP
JANUARY 27, 2026
JOINT APPLICATION Traer Creek & Town of Avon PUD Amendments & Limited Extension of Mountainside Vesting
Avon Town Council
ATTACHMENT B
Where we are today…
•The Town initiated discussions about PUD Amendment, pursuing multiple
ideas requiring Traer’s cooperation:
➡Donation of land by Traer Creek for Community Housing
➡Rezoning some existing Town-owned land previously given by Traer
➡Update Community Housing in PUD to align with current Town policies
•Since then, Town and Traer Creek have been working cooperatively on a
series of amendments to the PUD and amendments reflect shared goals
•Joint application with TOA was reviewed by the P&Z on November 10th and
recommended for approval on December 8th
•Introduction to the application reviewed by the Town Council on January
13th
ATTACHMENT B
Agenda
1.Community Housing Supplemental
Regulations
2.CH1 (PA-F/PA-E to CH1 - Use, Density, Height)
3.CH2 (PF1 to CH2 - Use, Density, Height)
4.Development Bonus Language Integration
5.Short Term Rental PA-A, C, D and J
6.Clarify existing and engineered grade to
establish baseline for building height
measurements
7.PA-A, F, G and H: Delete commercial floor area
min/max
8.PA-A: Building Height (55' to 60' w/i 250')
9.PA-A: Residential Building Height (80'-110'
outside 250' via SRU)
10.PA-C: Building Height (48' to 60' and up to 74',
6 stories via/ SRU)
11.PA-C: Density (18 DUs/acre to 40)
12.PA-D: Building Height Increase (48'-60' w/i
250', 5 story limit)
13.PA-D: Building Height (48' to 60' and up to 74',
6 stories via/ SRU)
14.PA-D: Density (18 DUs/acre to 40)
15.PA-J: Setbacks (reduce front setback 20' to
10')
16.PA-J: Building Height (48' to 60', max 5 stories)
17.RMF-1 & PA-K: 280 units on cul-du-sac
18.Extend Vested Property Rights for 20 years on
portion of PA-J, RMF-1 & PA-K
ATTACHMENT B
Community Housing Supplemental Ch1 and CH2
ATTACHMENT B
Community Housing
•Town and Traer Creek working together as joint applicants to facilitate
development of Community Housing
•PF1 and PAE rezoned to allow for Community Housing - allow for total of
76 community housing units
•Lot 8 dedicated to TOA by Traer as opportunity for more Community
Housing
•Lot 5 allowed to have Community Housing (no residential uses were
allowed previously)
ATTACHMENT B
Community Housing 1
•Lot 8 (PAD)
•Height: 48’
•Density: 18 du per acre
•Mixed Use - residential
& commercial uses
•PAE:
•Height: 35’
•Density: NA
•School, educational
uses only
•Lot 8 given to TOA by
TC
•Portion of PAE
becomes CH1
•Height: 48’
•Density: 36 du total
•Community housing
Currently Part of PAD and PAE CH1 Proposed
ATTACHMENT B
Community Housing 2
•Height:
•48’
•Density:
•NA (no residential
allowed)
•Uses: Public Facilities
•Height:
•60’
•Density: total 40 du
•Uses: Community
housing, Public Facilities
Currently PF1 CH2 Proposed
ATTACHMENT B
Development Bonus
ATTACHMENT B
Development Bonus
•Applicable in all Planning Areas
•Follows the Town’s Code through the development bonus process
set forth in Section 7.16.170 of the Municipal Code.
•Requires Public Hearing and Town Council approval
•Eligible for community housing, economic stimulus, and projects
with public or civic enhancements
ATTACHMENT B
Short Term Rentals
ATTACHMENT B
Short Term Rental
•Referred to or duplicated the Town’s short term rental requirements to
allow for consistency in administration
•Short Term Rentals added as use by right in Planning Areas A, C, D, and J
•These Planning Areas are zoned for mixed use development
•Includes corresponding Town parking requirements
ATTACHMENT B
Engineered Grade
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
Street Network
ATTACHMENT B
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ATTACHMENT B
PUD Amendments by Planning Area
ATTACHMENT B
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HEIGHT,
STR,
ELIMINATE
MIN/MAX
COM & RES
HEIGHT,
STR,
DENSITY
L8 TO TOA,
CH1,
SETBACKS,
HEIGHT,
DENSITY
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FRONT
SETBACKS,
HEIGHT,
VESTING
VESTING
CH2,
SETBACKS,
HEIGHT,
DENSITY
VESTING
ELIMINATE
MIN/MAX
COM &
RES
PAA PAC
PAD
CH1 PAF
PAG
PAH
CH2 PAJ
(B3 vesting)
RMF1 PAK
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT B
Planning Area A
•Height
•55’ within 250’ of
southern border
•80’ beyond 250’
•110’ for hotel /mixed
use by SRU
•Density
•25 du per acre
•Height
•55’ within 250’ of
southern border, 60’
with SRU
•80’ beyond 250’
•110’ for hotel /mixed
use by SRU
•110’ for residential by
SRU
•Density - No Change
CURRENT PROPOSED
P&Z
RECOMMENDED
60’ AS USE BY
RIGHT
ATTACHMENT B
Planning Area C & D
•Height
•48’
•Density
•18 du per acre
•Height
•60’ / 5 stories
•74’ / 6 stories beyond
250’ as an SRU
•Density
•40 du per acre
CURRENT PROPOSED
P&Z RECOMMENDED
60’ WITHIN 250’ AS
AN SRU
ATTACHMENT B
Planning Area F, G, H
•Height
•Commercial: 48’
•Industrial: 48’
•Single Family: 35’
•Multi-Family: 48’
•Multi-Family PAF: 58’/4
stories
•Mixed Use including
hotel PAG/H: 48’
•Mixed Use including
hotel PAF: 58’/4 stories
NO CHANGE
•Density
•PAF: 22 du per acre
•PAG/H: 18 du per acre
ATTACHMENT B
Community Housing 1
•Lot 8 (PAD)
•Height: 48’
•Density: 18 du per acre
•Mixed Use - residential
& commercial uses
•PAE:
•Height: 35’
•Density: NA
•School, educational
uses only
•Lot 8 given to TOA by
TC
•Portion of PAE
becomes CH1
•Height: 48’
•Density: 36 du total
•Community housing
Currently Part of PAD and PAE CH1 Proposed
ATTACHMENT B
Community Housing 2
•Height:
•48’
•Density:
•NA (no residential
allowed)
•Uses: Public Facilities
•Height:
•60’
•Density: total 40 du
•Uses: Community
housing, Public Facilities
Currently PF1 CH2 Proposed
ATTACHMENT B
Planning Area J
•Height:
•Commercial: 48’
•Multi-Family: 48’
•Mixed Use: 48’
•Hotel: 55’
•Density:
•18 du per acre
•Front Setback:
•20 ft
•Height:
•Commercial: 48’
•Residential and
Mixed Use: 60’ / 5
stories
•Hotel: 55’
•Density: NO CHANGE
•Front Setback:
•10 ft
Current Proposed
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Building Height Allowed
Building Height by Special Review Use
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STORIES 4
STORIES
ATTACHMENT B
83’
RANGES FROM
53’-59’
83’
RANGES FROM
53’-59’
Chapel Square
ATTACHMENT B
Cul-De-Sac
ATTACHMENT B
International Fire Code
•International Fire Code allows:
-Cul-de-sacs limited to 1,000 ft.
-Maximum of 200 multiple family units, 30 single-family/
duplex on a cul-de-sac
-Exception allowed if all units are sprinklered
•PUD Guide provides:
- Maximum of 280 units on a cul-de-sac - will have to comply
with fire suppression per ERFPD regulations then in effect
•Applies to PAI, PAJ, PAK, RMF1, and East Avon Preserve
ATTACHMENT B
Limited Extension of Mountainside Vesting
ATTACHMENT B
Limited Extension Request Mountainside Vesting Term
•Requested 20-year extension:
‣NE portion of Planning Area J (Block 3, Avon
Landing Plat adjacent to East Avon Preserve)
‣Planning Area K
‣Planning Area RMF-1
ATTACHMENT B
PAK
BLOCK 3
OF PAJ
RMF1
Mountainside Vesting (not the Valley Floor)
State Land Board Property
ATTACHMENT B
Limited Extension Request Mountainside Vesting Term
•Metro Districts finance >$50,000,000 in public infrastructure to
support development within Mountainside Area
•Mountainside Area located within water pressure zone cannot be
served from existing ERWSD infrastructure (includes East Avon
Preserve)
•Significant portion of Districts’ public infrastructure costs for
Mountainside share of additional water storage tank(s), water
mains, pump stations, etc. to enable service within water pressure
zone in which Mountainside Area and Avon Properties are located.
ATTACHMENT B
Limited Extension Request Mountainside Vesting Term
•Reduces risk - equates to lower interest rates
•More efficient public finance mechanism
•Faster debt payoff
•Enables the District to be strong and reliable participant in
funding water infrastructure required to serve pressure
zone
ATTACHMENT B
Limited Extension Request Mountainside Vesting Term
•Promotes and supports the Project’s interests, but also
Town’s interest in achieving termination of the Town’s Tax
Credit obligation and in development of Community
Housing within the Project and the Avon Properties.
•Allows Town and Traer to focus time and resources on the
Valley Floor, which is the Town’s priority.
ATTACHMENT B
Special Review Use Process
ATTACHMENT B
Special Review Use
•PUD Guide includes a list of Uses by Right, Special Review Uses, and
Temporary Uses for each Planning Area.
•Supplemental Regulations in Section E of PUD Guide detail SRU
Process
•Requires Village DRB Approval
•Mailed and Published notification to adjacent property owners
•PZC Public Hearing – Review Criteria similar to Town Code
ATTACHMENT B
Criteria for SRU
(a)Whether the proposed Use otherwise complies with all requirements imposed by the
Development Plan;
(b)Whether the proposed Use is compatible with adjacent uses. Such compatibility may
be expressed in appearance, architectural scale and features, site design, and the
control of any adverse impacts including noise, dust, odor, lighting, traffic, safety and
other similar Development Standards;
(c)Any significant adverse impacts (including but not limited to, hours of operation,
traffic generation, lighting, noise, odor, dust, and other external impacts) anticipated
to result from the use shall be mitigated or offset to the maximum extent practicable;
and
(d)Facilities and services (including sewage and waste disposal, water, gas, electricity,
police and fire protection and roads and transportation, as applicable) shall be
available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service
for existing development.
ATTACHMENT B
THANK YOU
ATTACHMENT B
From:
To:
Bobby Banks
Matt Pielsticker
Subject:Public Hearing Notice Sent to adjacent property owners
Date:Tuesday, November 4, 2025 11:50:33 AM
Dear Matt,
As yours is the only email on the letter please accept and share my "2 cents" regarding the
November 10th hearing.
I would request that the planning and zoning or town council, whomever is in charge of the
varience, require that 3 evergreen trees and 2 fast growing cotton less cottonwood trees, be
planted and maintained for each unit in the complex that would require height increases or
setback changes, with a minimum of (15) 8' minimum height trees planted along the back
boundary of the properties. This should be a requirement for each parcel.
Thank you for your consideration,
Robert Bank
5147 Eaglebend Drive
ATTACHMENT C
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From: Craig Ferraro
Sent: Friday, November 7, 2025 4:40 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker Jena Skinner
Subject: Village (at Avon) PUD Amendment
Matt/Jena,
Please forward this email to the members of the Avon Planning Zoning Commission.
Thank you,
Craig
Members of the Avon Planning Zoning Commission,
Thank you for your service to Avon and the Vail valley.
This week you will hear a request for zoning modifications and a request for another extension of
timing for Vested Property Rights. I urge you to reject this open ended and unnecessary request,
Traer Creek should develop what has previously been agreed to upon the timeframe that has been
more than adequate.
A brief, incomplete history of the Village (at Avon) PUD and then some discussion on the three
requests; additional density, additional height and additional time for their vested rights.
HISTORY
The PUD was approved in October 1998 after review and compromise on the development by the
Town of Avon and its citizens. At that time the density, height and vesting period were agreed to,
with a vesting period of 30 years being significantly longer than most PUD vesting periods granted in
Colorado. This PUD required Traer Creek to provide affordable housing, significant community
benefits and an annual Minimum Sales Tax Guarantee.
Traer Creek, despite getting this favorable PUD, had no concrete development plan or any
development knowledge. This resulted in an extremely slow development resulting in financial
pressure on their metro district bonds. In 2010 Traer Creek quit paying the Minimum Sales Tax
Guarantee resulting in lawsuits between Traer Creek and the Town of Avon. In 2014 the Town,
looking to hopefully move the development forward, settled with Traer Creek. This settlement
resulted in the Town giving up on significant community benefits and the Minimum Sales Tax
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Guarantee as well as granting an 11-year extension of vesting rights, for a total of 41 years which is
unheard of in Colorado.
Despite this settlement Traer Creek still was not able to develop at any significant rate. As a point of
reference, look at Eagle Ranch whose PUD was also approved in 1998, to see how a development
should be done. This development was completed years ago with over 1,200 residential units,
significant retail spaces and tax dollars, a public school, senior housing, medical center, golf course,
bike and hiking trails, ice rink, etc. And the Town of Eagle did not give up any of the property or sales
taxes to help with this development.
So, here we are 27 years after the PUD approval, with Traer Creek asking for more height, wanting
more density, more height and of course not wanting to actually develop so asking for another 20
years of development rights. We will look at each of these individually but nothing in the past
suggests that Traer Creek now has the knowledge or financial wherewithal to actually develop
anything and should not be granted these PUD amendments
Additional Height
The Town of Avon master plan calls for height in the center of Town with the maximum height
decreasing as you move off of Avon Road. This has resulted in the Westin, Wyndham and Sheraton
being 100 feet and then heights dropping from these. Now you are being asked to increase height in
Planning area A from 55 feet to 60 feet and approve a 110 foot building (double the height currently
agreed to) on the outskirts of our town center, completely changing the look and feel of the east side
of Avon.
From here Traer Creek is then asking that there be additional height in planning area C and D, going
from 48 feet to 74 feet. The justification for this appears to be that you granted additional height on
planning area A so why not give it to us on C and D as well.
I do not see any justification to allow for this additional height and recommend that the commission
deny this request.
Additional Density
Density and height were of significant concern for the Eaglebend neighborhood during the initial PUD
agreement. For Planning area C and D, it was agreed to limit the density to 18 units per acre and
height to 48 feet. Now, after 27 years, Traer Creek is asking to more than double the density and
increase the height to 74 feet, over 50% taller.. This will totally change the feel for the area, exactly
what the neighborhood feared 27 years ago.
For reference, here is the AI generated response to "please describe a 18 unit per acre development
versus as 40 unit per acre development". After reading this I don't see how anybody could claim that
these differences are not significant and not at all what was agreed to in either the PUD or CARADA.
18 Units Per Acre (Medium Density)
Housing Types: This density is typically achieved with attached homes such as townhouses,
duplexes, row houses, or walk-up style garden apartments, generally two to three stories in
height.
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Physical Appearance: Development at 18 units per acre can include a combination of surface
and garage parking, and can still incorporate generous open space, private yards for each unit,
recreational features, and protected natural areas.
Neighborhood Character: It provides a balance between individual private space and shared
community amenities. The buildings are generally smaller in scale, fitting well into many
suburban or semi-urban areas.
Infrastructure: This density requires less intensive infrastructure than 40 units per acre but still
supports some community services and local transportation.
40 Units Per Acre (High Density)
Housing Types: This density is generally achieved with multi-family apartment buildings or
condominiums. These buildings can range from small walk-ups to mid-rise structures (4-10
stories) depending on the specific design and zoning height limits.
Physical Appearance: This density results in a much greater intensity of land use, with a higher
floor-to-area ratio. There is significantly less private open space per unit, often replaced by
shared public spaces, balconies, and possibly underground or structured parking.
Neighborhood Character: The environment is distinctly more urban, with more people per acre,
which can support a richer array of on-site and local services, retail, and public transit options.
Infrastructure: It requires more robust infrastructure (utilities, roads, public transit) due to the
higher concentration of residents.
Specifically, the additional density request does not meet the criteria for a PUD amendment for criteria 5
or 6 and to suggest they do is an insult to the neighbors who worked with the developer to protect the
look and feel of their neighborhood 27 years ago.
There have been significant successful developments in the valley at 18 units per acre, Miller Ranch
being an excellent example of such development. This is the type of development which would be great
for Avon and the Vail Valley, we should not allow them to change from this development.
I do not see any justification to allow for this density change and recommend that the commission
deny this request.
Vesting Rights Extension of 20 years
A 41 year vesting rights time period is extreme, adding an additional 20 years is insane. No
competent developer needs this amount of time, even if there are significant setbacks. If what the Town
of Avon wants is additional housing built in the Valley allowing Traer Creek to delay for another 20 years
will not achieve this goal. There is no need to make this extension now, let Traer Creek actually begin to
develop the land north of I-70 (as they said they would 25 years ago) and then decide if an extension is
necessary.
Bottom line, there is no compelling reason for the Traer Creek PUD amendment requests. Planning Area
A can stay at 55 feet, with a special approval of an 80 foot building, Planning Area C and D can stay zoned
as previously agreed to, and Traer Creek will have 14 years to complete the development that they
received approval on 27 years ago.
ATTACHMENT C
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Sincerely,
Craig Ferraro
3860 Eaglebend Drive
Avon, CO
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From: Walter Dandy
Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2025 11:07 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker
Subject: new concessions for Traer Creek
Thanks for the notice of the meeting on Nov. 10. I certainly want to be there. I am fascinated to learn why
we would consider granting more height, smaller set backs, greater density, or extended vesting to the
developers.
I hope concern over quality of life in our town becomes a factor in the discussion.
I reluctantly must complain that the map you furnished is difficult to learn from. It is tiny and the words
are unreadable and there are no recognizable landmarks to work from. I can't tell what is north. Can't
even make out the railway. Could you possibly email out a better map so the citizens might understand
what is at stake?
Do the creators of the notably dreadful Piedmont have the temerity to suggest we need more of any such
wreckage to our environment?
Sorry to sound so disappointed, but I am not feeling too dazzled by decision making in Avon since we
moved in in 1993. Bigger may not always be better; greed not always good.
I am resigning myself to the reality that we are putting 145 pre school children on the only site in Avon
where they could possibly all die at once because of an existing hazard. And that is after it was rejected
by Mayor Wolfe for a school site because of the high pressure interstate gas line surface facilities. He
desperately wanted a school site, but he wanted his grandchildren to be safe. Matt, why do you think
Traer Creek is so persistently generous with that parcel in fulfilling their obligations. It is infinitely more
dangerous than the Camp Mystic site on the Guadalupe River.
In any case, I applaud your effort in including a color map, but I would be grateful for an even more
instructive one.
Best regards,
Walter Dandy
3868 Eaglebend Drive
Avon
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From: Mike and Monica
Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2025 7:41 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker; Jena Skinner; Mike Bahr
Mike and Monica
Subject: Opposition to the Traer Creek Village at Avon PUD Amendment
Hello Matt and Jenna
Please forward this email to the members of the Avon Planning Zoning Commission.
Dear Members of the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission,
We are writing to respectfully request that you deny the proposed Traer Creek Village at Avon PUD
Amendment to increase height and density on the parcels located behind our home on Eaglebend Drive.
As long-time locals of the valley, we felt incredibly fortunate when we purchased our dream home in 2016 in
one of Avon’s most peaceful and beautiful neighborhoods. The quiet character of Eaglebend Drive and the
surrounding community was a major factor in our decision to settle here.
Unfortunately, over the past several years, the tranquility of our neighborhood has been disrupted by continuous
grading, regrading, and prolonged construction noise from nearby developments such as the Piedmont
Apartments. The constant banging, sawing, and heavy equipment operations have gone on for months at a time,
making it difficult to enjoy the peaceful environment we once cherished.
We are deeply concerned about the proposal to extend the PUD term for another 20 years. It is discouraging to
think that the neighborhood could face decades more of noise and construction impacts without relief. We hope
for the opportunity to once again enjoy the peace and quiet that drew us to this community.
When we purchased our home, we understood that the Village at Avon plan allowed for buildings no taller than
48 feet on Parcels C and D. Even that height is substantial given that the land north of the railroad tracks sits
significantly higher than our lot on Eaglebend Drive. Increasing the allowable height and density would have a
serious and lasting impact on neighboring properties, views, and quality of life.
Although we are unable to attend the hearing in person due to being out of town caring for an aging parent,
please accept this letter as our formal opposition to the proposed PUD Amendment . We strongly urge the
Commission to maintain the existing zoning parameters and protect the character and livability of our
neighborhood.
Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration.
Sincerely,
Monica Borsch Bahr and Michael Bahr
4995 Eaglebend Drive, Avon, CO
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From: Ian Bruce
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2025 12:44 PM
To: MaƩ PielsƟcker
Subject: Traer Creek Public Comment
Members of Avon planning and zoning commission:
My family and I have lived at 4040 Eaglebend B for almost 20 years. We are supporƟve of the Traer Creek development
how it was approved by the exisƟng PUD. We feel the request to increase the building height will negaƟvely affect and is
incompaƟble to our neighborhood. Please consider our request to deny the applicaƟon.
Thank you for your consideraƟon,
Kris and Ian Bruce
Sent from my iPhone
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From: Juergen Kliem
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2025 12:10 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker; Jena Skinner
Cc: Karin Kliem
Subject: Urgent: Would you please forward our email in regards to the P & Z meeting today
To all Members of the Avon Planning Zoning Commission,
Thank you for your service to Avon and the Vail valley.
Additional Height
Traer Creek is asking that there be additional height in planning area C and D, going from 48 feet to 74 feet.
No specific justification is provided to allow for this additional height and therefore we recommend that the commission
denies this request.
Additional Density
Density and height were of significant concern for the Eaglebend neighborhood during the initial PUD agreement. For
Planning area C and D, it was agreed to limit the density to 18 units per acre and height to 48 feet.
Traer Creek is asking to more than double the density and increase the height to 74 feet, over 50% taller..
Both, Heigth and Density will totally change the look and feel for the area.
Therefore we recommend to deny those changes in planning area C and D.
Best Regards
Juergen Kliem
Karin Kliem
ATTACHMENT C
Nov. 10, 2025
Dear Planning and Zoning Commission,
In 2014, I was one of many citizens who participated in supporting the Town during the
contentious former Amendment of the Traer Creek PUD. At the time, the Town and Traer
Creek were embroiled in a law suit created when Traer Creek had stopped paying the Town
the required tax monies per the initial agreements with the Town. Citizens sat through
hours and hours and hours of public hearings, P & Z meetings, Town Council meetings, land
use discussions, oratory from Traer Creeks attorney, bond sessions, BHP bank analysis,
etc. These meetings lasted over many months. During that time certain land use density
and height decisions were agreed upon between the the Town Council and Traer Creek and
the citizens.
Specifically, land use, density, and building height was of concern to residents living on the
Valley floor. Much time was spent reaching compromises on the the amended agreement.
Certain conditions were agreed to between the Town, Traer Creek and citizens.
That said, it feels like we are being subected to a bait and switch. Things everyone agreeed
to are being thrown out the window. The developer keeps coming back for more and more.
What about the people of Avon who have been paying taxes to the Town for decades? Do
we count? Specifically the changes to Parcel D have significant negative impacts on the
residents of Eaglebend Drive. The land use and density on Parcel D was intentionally
designed to provide a transition from detached homes to Traer Creek. It was designed to
provide a variation in housing denisty and type as required by the review criteria. Please
restore the agreed upon density, height and parcel boundaries.
Please deny the Amended PUD.
The amended PUD fails to comply with the following REVIEW CRITERIA.
Criteria 1. Increased choice of living and housing\environments. Please Deny
The PUD Amendments do exactly the opposite. By increasing the building heights to 60’
and density on Parcel D from 18 per acre to 40 per acre, the PUD eliminates a less dense
option for housing that could provide housing such as town homes or condos similar to
Stone Bridge or Canyon Run for permanent residents. Not everyone wants to live in a 5-10
story apartment building.
Criteria 4 . Who knows if it complies? Facilities and services (including roads, and
transportataion water , gas, electric, police, and fire as applicable) will be available to serve
ATTACHMENT C
the subject property. This is just not a matter of someone’s opinion. Where are the
numbers and studies showing how many people the development will produce on the
Valley Floor? What additional police will be needed? Can the valley floor traffic circles
handle the additional resident vehicles during high use times such as ski traffic in the
morning and afternoon? Where are the ameded studies?
6. Does not comply. Please Deny. Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is
not likely to result in significant adverse impacts in the vicinity of the subjec tract. The
increased height and density will definitely cause adverse impacts on the homes on
Eaglebend Drive : loss of views, light pollution, noise, and tall buildings looking into their
homes and yards.
7. Does not comply. Please Deny. Future uses on the subject tract will be compatible in
scale with uses or potential uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract. The
homes on Eaglebend Drive backing to the PUD Parcel D are approximately 30’ high and are
detached homes. 60’ buidings sitting on higher ground with 40 per acre are not compatible.
I have reviewed the Traer Creek PUD ammendments and CARDA to the extent possible over
the past several days. The 284 page packet is a bit more than any normal citizen can
synthyize in a few days time even though I spent several hours a day over four days reading
and cross referencing . I am assuming (hoping) you all had a similar experience. I request
that tonight’s Public Hearing be continued and there be a second opportunity for input and
information gathering after staff gives their presentation and citizens have a chance to
speak and you have a chance to ask questions. There is so much here to understand and
consider and until residents thorougly understand the information it is difficut to testify in a
meaningful way.
A recent press release from Traer Creek indicates this amendment has been in the works
for three years. Did anyone during that time think to reach out the the neighborhoods
whose homes immediately abut the Traer Creek Property?
Bette Todd
4920 Eaglebend Drive
Avon, CO 81620
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From: Amy Phillips
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:31 PM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: VAA PUD Amendment
Thank you for considering this important Development Plan for Avon.
I am currently in Denver and unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting, but many of my neighbors on
Eaglebend Drive will be present.
Having participated in meetings prior to the original 1998 adoption, many of my concerns then still exist
today. I have seen significant changes in Avon and Eagle County since 1998 and any updates to this PUD
must embrace them. The developer’s team effectively negotiated favorable terms for the original PUD,
integrating the Village at Avon into the Town, and avoiding a competing community on this important
tract of land.
Since 1998, Avon has evolved from a community whose Town Core was a mix of struggling restaurants,
timeshare properties, short term rental homes & townhomes and a limited service hotel into a thriving
Resort Community with successful neighborhoods, a nationally recognized Award winning Resort Hotel
and a diverse selection of thriving restaurants and other small businesses that support our outdoor
mountain recreation economy. Through these years Avon has improved its development processes. The
town’s growth and increased property values have occurred independently of the VAA, and the VAA
developers now seek to benefit from Avon’s progress. I believe they could also benefit from the guidance
of Avons sophisticated Development and Leadership teams.
Development in PA-J is unlikely until additional water infrastructure is established, and the adjacent park
on P3 will remain underutilized until then. Community housing in the East Avon Preserve also depends
on future water infrastructure. It is important to consider when these areas should be developed and
who will fund the necessary improvements. If delaying development on the north side of I-70 for 10-25
years is acceptable, increased density on the valley floor is acceptable and should align with the
standards of the 2025 Town of Avon.
The proposed trade-off—greater density and building heights in PA-A, PA-C, and PA-D in exchange for
two community housing entitlements—is reasonable. However, granting unlimited flexibility to the
developer is not in the best interest of future residents. Increased flexibility should not result in a return
to outdated standards. Recent staff reports highlight ongoing design and functionality issues with
projects approved under previous guidelines. The Village at Avon must adhere to modern
standards. Projects like Chapel Square and the Sheraton, approved under 1990's guidelines, have
ongoing design and functionality issues. The recent staff report to Planning and Zoning on July 1, 2025,
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highlights deficiencies in the “Whole Foods” lot and adjacent residential project demonstrating the
current Avon Development Team’s expertise in evaluating compliance with regulations. Many issues
identified are reminiscent of standards popular in 1998. The Village at Avon in 2025 must do better.
I recommend modernizing the approval process for development plans to leverage the sophistication of
the current Avon Development Team. Changes requested in height and density for Planning Areas PA-A,
PA-C, and PA-D should be approved as Special Review Use (SRU) on a project-by-project basis to ensure
a diverse and well-designed Valley Floor.
When updating this PUD, please recollect recent developments in Avon, such as RiverFront, BaseCamp,
FrontGate, Kessler, and Hidden Valley Estates, and consider their heights and densities. PA-A is adjacent
to existing commercial and could become a dynamic neighborhood with the right mix of hotels and
higher density residential properties, and increased height may be appropriate to achieve a diversity of
property sizes and styles, not unlike the existing RiverFront & FrontGate neighborhoods.
PA-C & PA-D should be more diverse including townhomes, duplexes and other property types that are
desperately needed in all of the upper Eagle River Valley. While the existing 18 DU per acre may be too
restrictive a blanket change to 40 DU per acre on the entire planning area would not provide the diversity
of housing originally agreed to and currently needed. Neighborhoods similar to Base Camp, Kestrel &
Hidden Valley Estates combined with ones like Canyon Run and Avon Crossing would provide a
diversity of housing that create a dynamic Transit Oriented Mountain Resort Community. The future
viability of developments on the Valley Floor will be dependent on views, and accessibility, along with
economic changes that result from our evolving dependance on snow fall and other uncontrollable
factors which will determine the timeline.
I wholeheartedly endorse allowing any development on the Valley Floor to be eligible for
community housing programs and for those units, as they develop, to count towards the original
obligation, whose current triggers are no longer conceivable. I appreciate the developers interest to
directly align Community Housing Standards at the VAA to mimic those in place in Avon. I also desire that
as Avon modernizes its parking obligations to better align with the Transit Oriented community we are
becoming, the VAA Parking Guidelines evolve as well.
Lastly, The STR regulations in the Village should align with the Town of Avon, using the regulations in PA-A
to be the same as the Avon Town Core, while using the 15% per project in Planning Area PA-J that is used
near Harry A. Nottingham park & Lake on the western side. In PA-C & PA-D the determination could be
15% with a Special Review Use to unlimited Avon Town Core standards on a project by project basis.
As a resident of Eaglebend Neighborhood, these changes will not affect my property views as Piedmont
and Bosc are my northern view and my southern view is of the hillside above EagleVail. As a resident of
Avon, the vitality and diversity of our community affect all of us. I am committed to supporting Avon’s
growth as a diverse, transit-oriented rural resort community. The proposed PUD updates will have a
significant impact on Avon’s future and more collaborative work with the Village at Avon will benefit
everyone.
Regards,
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Amy C. Phillips
Associate Broker
Keller Williams Mountain Properties
970-331-1645
www.VailHomesbyAmy.kw.com
app.kw.KW2N473JS
License: FA100047354
KWMP Broker Lic.: EA268801
PS - Are you or anyone you know, looking to buy or sell Real Estate in the Vail, Avon or Edwards
area? The inventory for sale is pretty low right now and I am looking for listings.
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From: Brian Chimileski
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 12:12 PM
To: mpielsticker@avon.com;
Subject: PUD amendment pertaining to building heigh
Hello Matt,
I hope this email finds you well and you are getting after it on the skis or bike.
As someone with experience in working in this valley, I am incredibly encouraged by the collaborative effort
between the Town and Traer Creek on this PUD amendment. The success of projects like the Piedmont, Kestrel,
and the new dual-brand hotels has already provided a clear boost to our existing business community.
Specifically, the addition of rental housing has been a game-changer for local staffing, and the Bosk will further
strengthen that foundation. From a development standpoint, increasing the building height in Planning Area D
from 48' to 60' is a logical step that allows for the high-quality products our community needs. Furthermore, the
revenue generated by the Downtown Development Authority will create a powerful cycle of investment for future
community housing. I fully support this joint application and urge the Council to approve it to continue the positive
momentum on the valley floor.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Best,
Brian Chimileski
--
Brian Chimileski
Commercial Broker
303-720-2848
Brian@madisoncommercial.com
www.madisoncommercial.com
501 S. Cherry St., Suite 350, Denver, CO 80246
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From: Craig Ferraro
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
To: council@avon.org <council@avon.org>
Subject: Traer Creek PUD Amendment
Avon Town Council,
This week you will begin your review of yet another request from Traer Creek to amend their PUD. I hope
you will be able to spend time on this request and fully appreciate the long-term implications of your
decisions. I’d also request that you review the financial analysis of the CARADA agreement, where it is
now evident that the citizens of Avon are directly subsidizing Traer Creek by $200,000 annually and most
of our capital funds are going to support their development, all of this the result of a council not being
able to foresee the long-term implications of their decisions.
I believe my email dated November 9th is a good analysis of the amendment request and hopefully you
will have a chance to review it. I have heard that Traer Creek took exception to my comparison with Eagle
Ranch since that development has also had PUD amendments. I’d suggest that those amendments
allowed for development of a mixed residential community with various types of housing (for-sale at
various price points, rental and senior), community retail, community services in health care and a
school and community amenities with public access golf and significant open space and trails. There is
landscaping and the various developers built housing that looks good and fits the environment. Eagle
Ranch is additive to the Town of Eagle and is home to many young families.
Unfortunately, we have little of that with The Village at Avon. We have gotten two big box retailers (one
new, one relocated), a small amount of community retail, a hotel, gas station, and a significant amount
of rental housing. None of it is distinctive or additive, just some run of the mill development that could be
done anywhere in America. Now after 27 years there is a promise of a Whole Foods but only if we allow
that developer to build a very large residential building (more market rate apartments or second homes
since this will allow for short-term rentals).
And since Traer Creek is amending the PUD they decided to ask for an upzoning of over 100%, from 18 to
40 units per acre in Planning Area C and D, more height and of course more time since one of the longest
PUDs in Colorado needs more time to figure out how to complete a non-descript development.
While I would like you to deny this application, I specifically would like you to deny the request for
additional height and density in Planning Area C and D. Planning and zoning tried to address the height
request (which is not changed in the application) but punted on denying the request to add density. They
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justified this by saying setbacks and parking requirements would effectively limit the density on the valley
floor. This is naïve and a cop-out. If the idea is that Traer Creek won’t be able to build to 40 units per
acre, then why are they requesting it? All this does is allow them to build more non-descript apartments,
adding little to the Town of Avon. Please review the differences between 18 units per acre and 40 units
per acre that I laid out in my previous email and decide what you would like to see added to Avon in the
future.
Finally, to give Traer Creek an additional 20 years when we have no idea what they will build makes no
sense. Another blanket extension is not needed at this time. If they come up with a plan and a definitive
timeline, then an extension can be granted. They have 12 years to work on that, why grant 20 years now
to let that development sit for another generation?
In summation, I ask that you deny this amendment. If you feel the request for the immediate
development, Planning Area A, is one you can support then approve it and deny the additional height and
upzoning of Planning Areas C and D, as well as the extension of time for the PUD. These items can be
addressed once Traer Creek has a definitive plan for the sites and the community can weigh in on what
they would like to develop.
I appreciate your time on this very important matter.
Craig Ferraro
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From: Shane Sorensen
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2026 11:29 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: CH1 building design
Hello all,
My name is Shane Sorensen. My wife and I own and live at 4883 Eaglebend Drive (next to Amy Phillips). We are
concerned
about the light and privacy impact of the potenƟal community housing across the railroad tracks from us. We understand
it's early in the design process, but having dealt with the light polluƟon from the Piedmont, we are worried that a 48'
high
building that close to us will very much affect our living situaƟon. If possible, please consider limiƟng the building to
three
stories and also look at updaƟng the lighƟng codes to limit the light polluƟon from this and all future projects.
Thank you for your aƩenƟon
Shane Sorensen 970-904-5198 smi@vail.net
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Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 10:06 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: PUD Amendment Under Consideration
In your consideraƟons of the PUD amendment tonight, please make Avon’s local community your priority. Most of its
permanent residents are not paying aƩenƟon to this amendment that could fundamentally change the character of our
town. We rely on you as our elected representaƟves to protect our interests and preserve the “heart” of the valley. The
appeal of Avon to those of us who call it home is also what aƩracts visitors, so avoid the pressures and distracƟons of
potenƟal revenue, regional leadership, and “inevitable” development and deny this amendment. Thanks for your
service.
Please consider reading these and other comments you receive into the record at the meeƟng tonight.
Sarah Smith Hymes
5100 Longsun Lane
Wildridge
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1/13/2026
Dear Avon Town Council Members,
I am writing to voice my concerns about the Traer Creek PUD Amendment. I echo all of the
concerns set forth in the letter sent by my husband, Craig Ferraro, several weeks ago, when P&Z
was reviewing this application.
We have spent the last few decades trying to fix the haphazard way that Avon initially developed
and turn it into a well-planned community that stands the test of time. However, the Village at Avon
has a knack for using the pressure of the moment to extract extraordinary concessions from the
Town of Avon, to the detriment of our community.
The 1998 approvals were overly lopsided to the benefit of Traer Creek because the Town Council
was petrified about losing sales tax revenues from the old Walmart location.
The 2012 Amendments to the Village at Avon added to the lopsided deal because the Town Council
was worried about incurring further legal fees. The Town sued Traer Creek for not paying its bills for
municipal services like police service and snowplowing. To settle the lawsuit, the Town agreed to
incur the cost of those municipal services as well as asphalt overlays in the Village at Avon, in
exchange for a small percentage of sales taxes. In a recent analysis by the Director of Finance,
those municipal services currently cost the Town $189,000 per year more than the sales tax the
Town receives from the Village at Avon, and that does not include any of the cost of asphalt overlays
in the Village at Avon (such as $2.7M for Post Boulevard in 2027) or any share of Town administrative
overhead costs. (See Attachment D in your packet).
Now the Village at Avon is using the issue of housing to pressure the Town Council into making
further extraordinary concessions to the Village at Avon. Please don’t further damage our Town for
decades to come and give the Village at Avon continued carte blanche, for such a small benefit.
While housing seems critical now, hundreds of employee housing units are currently under
construction in the Valley. Don’t take the bait and overreact to this issue, as the Town has
overreacted to other pressures in the past.
The Avon Master Plan envisioned that building heights in Avon would peak in the West Town Center
and gradually diminish as development radiated outward from there. The increased height
requested by Traer Creek, particularly buildings on the hillside, will explode this goal. There is also
insufficient benefit to the Town to extend Traer Creek’s extraordinary exemptions from the Town’s
design review process and taxation.
Very truly yours,
Kristi Ferraro
ATTACHMENT C
January 13, 2026
To: Avon Town Council:
RE: Traer Creek PUD Amendments
Madam Mayor and members of the Avon Town Council,
You and you alone are the ultimate decision makers of what develops in the Town of Avon;
not the Town staff, or the Town Manager, or developers who come before you, but you. The
residents of this town who pay taxes here, live here, bring up their families here, elected you
to look out for the best interests of their families and our community. Everyone, even those
living up the hill have a vested interest in what is happening with the Traer Creek PUD. It
impacts all of our everyday lives, our safety, and what our Town will look like in the future.
I have now attended two recent public hearings on the Traer Creek PUD amendments and
spent countless hours reading through a vast array of documents. This is my third hearing
in the past 3 months. Approximately 14 years ago, I thought the issues of the Traer Creek
PUD were settled. After months of public hearings, closed door executive sessions and
lawsuits, the Town and Traer Creek settled on a PUD and accompanying CARADA that fixed
the zoning densities, heights, land use, and procedures for the development of Traer Creek.
I, along with many other residents, participated as responsible citizens sitting through
possibly hundreds of hours of these meetings. Now you are being asked to disregard all
that and increase densities, heights, reduce setbacks, disrespect fire codes, throughout
the PUD which will result in significant impacts to residents. For what? Because the Town
wanted to accelerate the building of some community Housing Units? To date each time
the Town negotiates with the developer, the Town gives up more and more. It’s time to stop.
Let me first address parcels C and D which sit in the heart of Traer Creek on the valley floor.
Parcels D and C were of major concern to residents during the original hearings 14 years
ago. The densities and heights on those parcels were intentionally designed to provide
housing that would blend with the condominiums such as Canyon Run, Stonebridge, and
the single-family homes on Eaglebend Drive already existing on the Valley floor. Those
parcel’s 48’ height and 18 unit per acre densities were intended to provide a transition to
the higher density near and in the Town core. What has changed? People still live on the
valley floor; the transition is still needed and desired. Proposed buildings 60-72’ high (5-7)
stories require elevators and generally have inside corridors. This height and lack of
density control will likely result in 5-7 story apartment buildings. Any projects like
Greenbriar or Canyon Run or Stonebridge where people permanently live and own their
own little piece of property are an unlikely result. Furthermore, parts of Parcel C sit at a
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much higher elevation and increased height will make the structures appear higher than
they are. Please retain the existing height and density restrictions on Parcels D and
height restrictions on Parcel C.
Parcel CH1: It appears the desire to build Community Housing on a small piece of Town
land may be partly responsible for opening the door for drastic changes to the PUD.
Community Housing is a noble idea and should be supported. However, instead of leaving
the established height of 36’ on this parcel, the Town is asking to raise the height to 48’.
People live behind parcel CH1 and have lived there for decades in many cases. Why would
the town do this to its own tax paying citizens? One extra floor of windows with lights
shining into their homes; one extra floor of people looking into their backyards; blocking the
view of the sky and the hills matters when you live in the mountains. Some people bought
homes with the knowledge that height behind them was limited to 35’. It isn’t even a
developer making the changes. It is the Town doing this to their own citizens. The building
height should be left at 35’ and the Town build what it can and respect the current
residents right to fully enjoy their property.
With respect to the criteria in AMC 7.16.060: The PUD fails to meet the following criteria.
(iv) Facilities’ and services including (roads and transportation , water, gas, police, fire
protection and sewage and waste disposal, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject
property while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development; Please Deny
No information regarding how many people this will add to the valley floor; or how
many additional police are going to be needed to serve the Town seems to be available.
What additional budget is needed to serve the increased density? What kind of stress
will this put on the recreation center? While the developer claims this is a simple shift
of density, can we assume he will come back for more from the places from which this
density was shifted?
(vi) Compared to the underlying zoning, the PUD rezoning is not likely to result in significant
adverse impacts upon other property in the vicinity of the subject tract; Please Deny. In
spite of the staff consistently stating that the increased heights and density is too far
away to impact existing residents, there are already significant impacts from the
Piedmont Apartments. The new density will be closer and greater than the existing
apartments. The increased height and density will definitely have an impact on the
homes on Eaglebend Drive. P & Z was unable to find this criterion was met and
removed it from their findings.
Please Deny (vii) Future uses on the subject tract will be compatible in scale with uses or
potential uses on other properties in the vicinity of the subject tract. The proposed
changes in height and density on Parcel D are not compatible in scale with the homes
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along Eaglebend Drive. The existing zoning is compatible. Furthermore, statements
that because the uses are residential, they are compatible is concerning. I do not
believe Parcel D is limited to residential uses. The current height and density
somewhat ensure that it will be at least partly residential.
What do we want our town to look like in the future. Are tall buildings covering the Valley
floor your vision for the Town.? My greatest fear is that Avon will become a Town filled with
high density apartment buildings.
Eagle County Commissioner Tom Boyd was quoted in the Vail Dialy on November 25,2025
with respect to housing in Eagle County.
“The principles of placemaking and … building great communities, that we all want
to live in … should be a core aspect of this,” said Eagle County commissioner Tom
Boyd.
“We aren’t trying to just build units. We are trying to build homes where people will
enjoy living, where they will meet their neighbors, where they will meet their future
spouses, where they will play with their dogs and where they will enjoy this great
community,” Boyd said.
Very wise words indeed. Will the PUD changes facilitate this? I think not.
Over the past few years much focus has been placed on people who might come here
someday. It is time to bring the focus back to people who make up the Town already. To that
end let’s improve their home values and lifestyle, not detract from what is already great.
Where in this PUD are any recreational facilities? What about a gym where kids can take
gymnastics or the Town can have a basketball league. How about a Jump Street or climbing
wall? More restaurants?
The request for extension for the building rights on the hillside is premature and can be
accomplished any time up to six months from its termination. Let’s see what evolves from the
current building rights.
Respectfully,
Bette Todd
4920 Eaglebend Drive
Avon
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From: Miguel Jauregui Casanueva
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 5:52 PM
To: Matt Pielsticker Ineke de Jong
Cc: Eric Heil Subject: Public Comment Jennie Fancher
Matt and Ineke,
From Mayor Pro Tem Carroll by text he received from Jennie Fancher:
Rich, I am working until 8/8:30 and am unable to come to tonight’s meeting. Not sure if you are having a
work session or making a decision tonight but wanted to add my 2 cents. I am not a fan of increasing the
height to 80 feet. I don’t really like the piecemeal architecture that’s happening at the Village at Avon and
I’m hoping for a more appealing design for the rest of what will be developed on the valley floor. If you have
any negotiating, can you please negotiate for some design input/control? I am hopeful that there will be a
more cohesive plan delivered on that whole area of the village at Avon. It would be great if it could really
have appeal and create a sense of community and liveliness to that area of town. Finally, I am not a huge fan
of adding more time to the development. Please share my thoughts with council.
Thanks,
--
Miguel Jauregui Casanueva
Town Clerk
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From: Amy Phillips
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2026 8:25 AM
To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org>
Subject: VAA PUD Amendment
Thank you for a thorough and well-run meeting on January 13.
I really appreciate the High Five recording that I was able to review yesterday.
As a counselor, I value having enough time to read, review, and consider important topics before making
decisions, which is why I am sending this email now.
Based on new information and some reflection I have a few suggestions/requests in addition to those I
shared with you last week.
CH1 will become a Town asset and follow the standard TOA Design Review process. While flexibility in
design is important to the Town of Avon, it’s crucial to respect the concerns of Eaglebend Drive
residents. The height limit on the homes on the northside of Eaglebend Drive, which is adjacent to the
railroad right of way, is 35', and maintaining this height for all of CH1 would ensure consistency with the
neighborhood.
Although PA-F allows for a 48' height, the existing lot would allow for a rather tall and skinny building and
expanding the lot with PA-E provides more options for community housing. To create a smooth transition
from the Eaglebend neighborhood to the Village at Avon, the building’s heights should not exceed 35’, as
anything taller would not be compatible with the adjacent homes and childcare center. Eaglebend Drive
residents have supported Avon for decades, and their interests should be prioritized.
I also propose you include updating the lighting standards for the Village at Avon to mimic the remainder
of the Town of Avon. As some of you may be aware, the lighting trespass from Piedmont has a significant
impact on its neighbors to the south on Eaglebend Drive. Construction moving forward, especially on
CH-1, must not trespass into the neighbors homes on Eaglebend Drive. Most homes on Eaglebend Drive
have the majority of their bedrooms on the north side of their home.
Thank you again for your time.
Respectfully,
Amy C. Phillips
Associate Broker
Keller Williams Mountain Properties
970-331-1645
www.VailHomesbyAmy.kw.com
app.kw.KW2N473JS
License: FA100047354
KWMP Broker Lic.: EA268801
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From:Chris Knight
Sent:Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:43 AM
To:Matt Pielsticker; Council Everyone Group
Subject:Joint Application between Traer Creek and Town of Avon
To the Mayor and Town Council and Community Development:
As a local business leader in the valley, I understand the importance of strong community planning and
development and am hearing positive opportunities related to the Joint Application between the Town
and Traer Creek. I’ve heard that there may be an opportunity to obtain 60-70 units in worker housing
within the expanded Village core if the team can come to an agreement on development terms, heights
and density. Based on my limited understanding of previous opportunities at Slopeside, this could be a
great opportunity to greatly reduce risk and cost associated with developing community housing on a
more favorable site and location especially since this is being done in conjunction with all the other work
in this immediate area. Couple this with a TIF strategy and it sounds like there is a strong opportunity to
develop the village further in a more sustainable way.
Thanks for your consideration and best wishes in seeing this vision become a reality.
Sincerely,
CK
CHRIS KNIGHT
Senior Director, Project Management
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ATTACHMENT C
Post Office Box 2942/1050 Edwards Village Blvd, Edwards, Colorado 81632
Phone: 970-748-4739• FAX: 970-949-7965· Email: jhochtl@eagleriverfire.org
Eagle River Fire Protection District
1050 Edwards Access Rd PO Box 2942
Edwards, CO 81632
January 19, 2026
Matt Pielsticker
Community Development Director
Town of Avon
Subject: Village at Avon, Planning Area K and Planning Area I
Dear Matt,
This letter is to provide clarification regarding the fire apparatus road requirements of the proposed
development of the Village of Avon, Planning Area K and Planning Area I.
Eagle River Fire follows the International Fire Code, along with the Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access
Roads. This Appendix D was first added by the International Code Counsel to the IFC in 2015, prior to
this date, Chapter 5, Section 503 addressed Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Per 2021 International Fire Code, Appendix D:
ATTACHMENT C
Post Office Box 2942/1050 Edwards Village Blvd, Edwards, Colorado 81632
Phone: 970-748-4739• FAX: 970-949-7965· Email: jhochtl@eagleriverfire.org
While Planning Area K will have sprinklered residences, the exception would apply. The
Planning Area RMF1 would need closer consideration depending on the density of the project.
Planning Area I would need also need closer consideration based on the proposed development.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly at 970-748-4739 or
jhochtl@eagleriverfire.org.
Sincerely,
Jenny Hochtl
Fire Marshal
ATTACHMENT C
970.748.4088 predmond@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Council Members
FROM: Paul Redmond, Chief Financial Officer
RE: Village (at Avon) Financial Overview
DATE: January 22, 2026
SUMMARY: This is an informative report on the financial aspect of the Consolidated, Amended and
Restated Annexation and Development Agreement for the Village (at Avon) (“CARADA”). This report
provides a general overview of the tax credit financial structure of the CARADA, an update on recent
issuance of debt, and current status of outstanding debt and debt repayment.
The original 1998 Annexation and Development Agreement approved extensive tax credit to support
development of public infrastructure, including a pledge of Avon’s 4% Sales Tax, 4% Lodging Tax, 2% Real
Estate Transfer Tax, Avon’s water tap fees ($4,000 per single family equivalent) and a “pre-pledge” of a
Use Tax if Avon ever adopted a Use Tax, which we did in 2024. Traer Creek formed the Traer Creek
Metropolitan District and Village Metropolitan Districts which provide tax exempt public financing for public
infrastructure. Traer Creek Metropolitan District is a thirty-five acre Service District and is controlled by
Traer Creek LLC and/or its affiliates, which grants an undivided interest in this parcel to whomever it
chooses for the TCMD Board of Directors. The Village Metropolitan District is the “working metro district”
and encompasses the remainder of the Village (at Avon) PUD property. Under an intergovernmental
agreement, TCMD prepares VMD’s annual budget. TCMD manages municipal bond financing, private
Developer Advance loans, and construction of Public Improvements within the VMD service area.
The financial structure for the construction of Public Improvements is as follows:
•Traer Creek created a Residential Public Improvement Company and a Commercial Public
Improvement Company, known as “PICs”. These PICs are non-profit corporations that have
specific powers to impose private fees pursuant to the recorded covenants.
•The covenants for the Village (at Avon) allow the PICs to impose a “Retail Sales Fee”,
“Accommodations Fee”, and a “Real Estate Transfer Fee”, known as Public Improvement
Company Fees (“PIC Fees”). These fees are imposed by private covenant between Traer Creek
and whomever purchases property or leases property within the Village (at Avon).
•The CARADA states that Avon shall provide a credit for Avon’s Sales Tax, Accommodations Tax,
Real Estate Transfer Tax and Use Tax so long as the PIC Fees are in place. The CARADA also
states that the Town shall pledge the Town’s $4,000 water tap fee per single family equivalent unit.
•The PICs pledge the PIC Fees by contract to Traer Creek Metropolitan District.
•Traer Creek Metropolitan District uses the pledged PIC Fees as the revenue stream to support the
issuance of tax-exempt municipal bonds as well as for the repayment of past Development
Advances.
The 2012 Settlement resulted in the CARADA. This new agreement capped the amount of debt eligible for
repayment through Avon’s Tax Credits at $96,000,000 in principal. The recent 2025 TCMD bond issuance
issued the remaining amount of the $96M Credit PIF Cap.
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The existing balance of outstanding debt, including both principal and accrued interest on past Developer
Advances, is $75.9M. Since 2003 when WalMart and Home Depot first opened, the Retail Sales Fee has
been the principal revenue source. Water tap fees are only paid once at the time a building permit is
issued, and Real Estate Transfer Fees have been minimal due to lack of condominium development and
limited property transfers. In 2024, the Retail Sales Fee generated $5,759,133 while water tap fees and
Real Estate Transfer Fees have only generated $1,359,650 and $303,024, respectively, since the inception
of the agreement. The first Accommodations Fees began in 2024 with the completion of the dual-brand
hotel. We estimate the annual revenue from all PIC Fees will be approximately $6M per year.
Credit PIF Principal Cap $96,000,000.00
Capital Projects Amount Year
Refinance of Original Bonds: I-70 Interchange, Post Blvd.
connection to US6, Utilities, Traer Creek Plaza Garage $52,100,000.00 2004-2014
Traer Creek Water Storage Tank $ 7,200,000.00 2014
Past Developer Advances $12,047,736.00 2006-2011
Developer Asphalt Overlay Contributions $ 114,745.50 2015-2017
PA-J Wagon Wheel Trail $ 2,710,382.93 2019
Sewer Line Ext./Crescent Hill Rd/EBCB Phase II $ 3,000,000.00 2019
Asphalt-Wagon Trail Road $ 170,483.58 2021
EBCB Phase I/Nottingham Ditch $ 1,793,777.20 2021
EBCB Phase 1 Continuation $ 3,431,299.50 2024
Crescent Hill Road $ 4,739,186.01 2024
2025 Series Revenue Bonds $ 8,692,389.28 2025
$96,000,000.00
Remaining Credit PIF Principal Cap $ 0.00
Debt Balances: 10-31-2025 (Projected) Amount Interest Rate
Developer Advances Outstanding $ 3,522,309.00 1.5%
Interest on Developer Advances Outstanding $ 1,352,265.21
TOTAL DEVELOPER ADVANCES $ 4,874,574.21
Past Bonds (I-70 Interchange, Post Blvd., Traer Creek Plaza
Parking, Water Tank) $43,105,000.00 4.15-5.0%
Series 2025 Revenue Bonds $27,940,000.00 6.5%
Remaining Credit PIF Principal Cap $0.00 TBD
TOTAL OUTSTANDING AND REMAINING DEBT BALANCE
10-2025 $75,919,574.21
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OUTSTANDING DEBT: The current outstanding debt is comprised of the remaining Past Developer
Advances, 2020 Bonds, and 2025 Bonds. Developer Advances include private debt financing provided by
the Developer from 2003 through 2011. The 2020 Bonds refinanced the outstanding debt from early public
improvements, including a portion of Past Developer Advances that were accruing interest at 8%, and
issued additional debt for new public improvements. Early public improvements included the construction
of the I-70 interchange and construction of Post Boulevard including the crossing under the rail road tracks,
construction of the Traer Creek Plaza parking garage, and then as part of the 2012 Settlement,
construction of the water storage tank. Recent public improvements include Phase I and Phase II of the
East Beaver Creek Boulevard improvements and construction of Wagon Trail Road. These improvements
also include, the HWY 6 roundabout, Faucet Road, Yonder Road, the northern roundabout/Swift Gulch
Road, and installation of water, sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure within those roadways to
serve the Home Depot, Walmart, and Traer Creek Plaza. The Series 2025 Revenue Bonds, issued in
September of 2025, utilized the remaining $8,692,389 in unissued Credit PIF Principal Cap to fund future
infrastructure and paid-off the remaining Past Developer Advances that were accruing interest at eight
percent (8%). The 2025 Bond issuance has a 30-year term. However, additional development that
generates additional revenues could be used to refinance outstanding bonds for lower interest rate and
could be used to accelerate full-repayment of the outstanding debts.
Bond debt must be repaid annually according to a fixed payment schedule established at the time of
issuance while past Developer Advances are subject to simple interest and continue to accrue until paid
down.
The CARADA establishes a priority payment structure for outstanding debts and sets an annual Operation and
Maintenance Budget for Traer Creek Metropolitan District of $450,000 per year. CARADA, Exhibit F. 14.
After annual bond payments and funding of general operations and maintenance, any remaining funds must
be applied toward outstanding Developer Advances. Due to the financial health of Traer Creek Metropolitan
District, a payment of $9,077,575 was made in 2023 to reduce the balance on the 2003 Funding and
Reimbursement Agreement. This payment included $3,476,751.84 in principal and $5,600,823.86 in accrued
interest.
Current Outstanding Developer Advances
Principal Current Total Total
Description Amount
Interest
Rate
Accrued
Interest Outstanding
2003 Funding Agreement
1,541,784.00 1.50%
- 1,541,784.00
2006 Operations Funding Agreement
576,310.00 1.50%
458,317.28 1,034,627.28
2007 Operations Funding Agreement
841,980.00 1.50%
589,185.79 1,431,165.79
2008 Operations Funding Agreement
279,116.00 1.50%
178,106.04 457,222.04
2009 Operations Funding Agreement
87,694.00 1.50%
45,874.38 133,568.38
2010 Operations Funding Agreement
122,743.00 1.50%
54,389.72 177,132.72
2011 Operations Funding Agreement
72,682.00 1.50%
26,392.00 99,074.00
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Total Outstanding Developer Advances
3,522,309.00
1,352,265.21 4,874,574.21
Developer Advances Paid since 2023
Description Principal Amount Interest Rate Total Accrued Interest Total Paid
2003 Funding and Reimbursement Agreement
(2023)
3,476,751.84 8.00%
5,517,000.63
8,993,752.47
2003 Funding and Reimbursement Agreement
(2025)
1,018,889.00 8.00%
3,108,211.98
4,127,100.98
2005 Buffalo Ridge (2025)
4,029,786.00 8.00%
6,610,394.71 10,640,180.71
2003 Funding and Reimbursement Agreement (Interest Only in 2025) 0.00 1.50%
254,395.25 -
Total Developer Advances Payments
8,525,426,84
15,490,002.56 23,761,034.16
The outstanding Developer Advances, previously accruing 8% annual interest, were refinanced through the
Series 2025 Revenue Bonds. Prioritizing repayment of these advances helps reduce ongoing interest
costs.
The 2020 Bonds annual payment is $2,875,895. The payment schedule slowly increases through 2049 to
$3,076,500 and may vary due to the terms which allow a variable interest rate between 4.15% and 5%.
The Series 2025 Revenue Bonds require annual interest-only payments of approximately $1.6 million
through 2048. Beginning in 2049, annual payments will increase to about $4.6 million. The bonds are
callable starting in 2030.
Assuming PIC Fees from existing development total at least $6,000,000 annually beginning in 2026, the
projected use of revenues would include approximately $3,000,000 for the 2020 Bond, $1,606,550 for the
2025 Bond, and $450,000 for Traer Creek Metropolitan District’s annual operations. This would leave an
estimated $900,000 per year available to pay down outstanding debt obligations.
COST TO TOWN: Avon has an obligation to provide Municipal Services. Paragraph 4.1 of the CARADA
states,
4.1 Municipal Services. The Town shall have the ongoing responsibility and
obligation to provide all municipal services to the Property and the Project
including, without limitation, police protection, snow removal and road
maintenance, maintenance (including repair and replacement) of streetscape
improvements and landscaping within public road rights-of-way, bus
transportation services, asphalt overlay of public roads, building code
enforcement and other administrative services equivalent (except as expressly
modified or qualified by Sections 3.3(b), 3.4, 4.2(c) and 4.2(d)) to those services
provided to any other area of the Town on a uniform and non-discriminatory basis
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(collectively, the “Municipal Services”). The Parties acknowledge the Town
provides public transit services as part of the Municipal Services based on a
variety of factors including demand, the Town's transit planning policies, funding
availability and similar considerations and, accordingly, does not provide public
transit service within all areas of the Town or make a representation or
commitment regarding when and to what extent the Town may provide public
transit service within the Property. As such, the Town shall not deny any
Development Application based on a lack of transit services or the inability of
the Town to provide transit services, and no approval of a Development
Application shall be conditioned upon any party or entity other than the Town
providing transit services. The Town's receipt of Municipal Payments during the
Term as generally described in Section 6.5, together with the additional revenues
described in Section 6.16, is in consideration of the Town’s providing Municipal
Services. The Municipal Payments and additional revenues described in
Section 6.16 shall be conclusively deemed and construed to fully offset the
Town’s cost of performing its Municipal Services obligations pursuant to this
Development Agreement, such that no Party shall assert or claim that such
Municipal Payments revenues are either inadequate or excessive, no Party
shall assert or claim any right to an increase in or a reduction of such
Municipal Payments revenues, and the Town shall not withhold, suspend or
terminate the provision of any of the Town’s Municipal Services obligations
pursuant to this Development Agreement. [Emphasis added]. After expiration
of the Term, the Town shall continue to provide Municipal Services in
accordance with the Town’s general obligation to provide municipal services
throughout the Town.
The 2012 CARADA established a dedicated revenue source for Municipal Payments in the form of 0.75%
Add-On Public Improvement Fee on retail sales transactions. The Town receives 100% of the net
revenues generated from imposition and collection of the 0.75% Add-On PIF to offset its cost of providing
Municipal Services. The emphasized statement is intended to clarify that neither Avon nor Traer Creek can
assert that Municipal Payments are too high or too low for the purposes of performance and compliance
with the terms of the CARADA. This cost analysis is not intended to suggest non-compliance with terms of
the CARADA; rather, it is meant to illustrate the current financial status of revenues received and services
provided for the purposes of budgeting and financial planning. There are more layers of fiscal modelling
and analysis that are not conducted in this report, including recognition that residential properties generate
very little revenue directly but are a source of retail spending that boosts sales at commercial properties.
Avon’s direct revenue sources from development at the Village (at Avon) include the .75% Add-On PIF, the
“tax on the PIF” (Avon’s 4% sales tax applied to the PIC’s 4% PIF and the .75% Add-On PIF), share-back
of 15% of the Eagle County one cent sales tax, Avon’s property tax, building permit fees and other
development related fees. Building permits are one-time revenues and are not recurring each year.
Direct Revenues (2024): The following table depicts Direct Revenues received from the Village (at Avon):
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Direct Tax Revenues from Village (at Avon)
Add-On .75% PIF $ 1,050,161
Avon Sales Tax on PIC Sales Fee $ 266,041
Eagle County Sales Tax (15% rebate) $ 327,650
Property Tax $ 206,224
TOTAL $ 1,850,075
Expenses (2025): The following table indicates direct expenses incurred by Town of Avon to provide
Municipal Services. The primary municipal services provided are Police, Transit and Street maintenance.
Avon also provides many other indirect services that benefit the general public, including administration,
finance, human resources, Community Development planning, Community Housing, free community
concerts, arts and culture, improvements and programming at Harry A. Nottingham Park, climate action
investments and programs and the recreation facility.
Direct Services
Police $ 794,418
Transit $ 576,883
Road Maintenance $ 667,328
TOTAL $ 2,038,629
NET $ (188,554)
Direct Revenues with Spring Hill Suites and Bosk Apartments $ 2,000,075
(includes estimated $151,000 in taxes and fees that Town collects,
building permits are excluded)
Direct Services (with Bosk Apartments)
Police $ 1,004,418
Transit $ 576,883
Road Maintenance (includes Cresent Hill Road) $ 667,328
TOTAL $ 2,248,629
NET $ (248,554)
Capital Improvements: Avon invests in capital improvements in addition to providing municipal services in
the Village (at Avon). Under the CARADA, an Asphalt Overlay Escrow Fund was established with
contributions from Avon, Traer Creek Metropolitan District and Traer Creek to support street overlay and
repairs in the Village (at Avon). This fund was used for the overlay of Fawcett Road and Yoder Road and is
now fully depleted. Avon is responsible for maintaining streets, streetscape and landscaping in public
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rights-of-way, as well as constructing and maintaining parks such as PA-B and P1. Planned capital
improvements over the next three years include the following:
Capital Improvements
P1 Trail Grading (estimate) $ 250,000
Retaining Wall Repair $ 100,000
Post Blvd Overlay (estimate for 2027) $ 2,750,000
Nottingham Puder Ditch Headgate (estimate) $ 1,575,000
Irrigation (estimate) $ 75,000
TOTAL $ 4,750,000
Although neither PA-B nor P1 has been fully designed, a general rule of thumb estimates park construction
costs at approximately $1.5 million per acre. This cost estimate can vary depending on the proportion of
the park dedicated to playfields and natural landscaping versus built structures for recreational and public
use. P3 (the large regional park area to the north of Spring Hill Suites) is not included in this cost
estimating.
Park Construction
PA-B (Park) (4 acres x $1.5M/acre) $ 6,000,000
P1 Park (3 acres x $1.5M/acre) $ 4,500,000
TOTAL $ 10,500,000
The proposed primary revenue source for capital improvements in the Village (at Avon) is tax increment
financing through the Avon Downtown Development Authority. The amount of tax increment financing
revenues is dependent on the timing and valuation of new construction in the Village (at Avon). A
maximum of ½ of the Avon DDA tax increment revenues can be spent on general improvements and at
least ½ of the Avon DDA revenues must be spent on Community Housing.
The Capital Improvements Fund may be used to finance the development of parks and other capital
projects within the Village (at Avon). This fund is supported by revenues from the Real Estate Transfer Tax
(“RETT”) collected in Avon but outside of the Village (at Avon). Avon is planning to use CIP funds for the
overlay of Post Boulevard.
AVON DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: The Town of Avon formed the Avon Downtown
Development Authority (“Avon DDA”) in fall of 2023. PA-A PA-B, PA-C, PA-D, PA-E, PA-J and P1 are
within the boundaries of the Avon DDA. The Avon DDA captures increased property taxes from new
construction, known as tax increment financing (“TIF”). The Avon DDA is budgeted to generate $510,000
in TIF revenue in 2026. The TIF revenue is projected to increase as the development of the area
continues. This will include a national grocery store, and apartment complex and a residential housing
condominium building. The Avon DDA states that at least 50% of its revenues must go to Community
Housing. The Avon DDA is currently contributing to the construction of the Eagle Valley Childcare Center.
This support includes an annual contribution of $200,000 in 2025 and 2026. The DDA revenues generated
by TIF are projected to increase over the next several years as the development in Planning Area A con
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TIF Generated in Village (at Avon) vs Town of Avon
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Town of Avon 23,624.34 151,782.99 242,238.39 242,238.39 249,505.54 249,505.54 256,990.71
Village (at
Avon) 20,585.11 167,225.48 267,954.24 267,954.24 275,992.87 275,992.87 284,272.65
Restaurant #1 - - - 1,708.26 8,541.30 17,082.60 17,082.60
Restaurant #2 - - - 2,505.45 12,527.24 25,054.48 25,054.48
Whole Foods - - - 17,032.21 85,161.03 170,322.06 170,322.06
Skol Condos - - - - 81,313.18 406,565.88 813,131.76
Bosk
Apartments -- 30,976.45 154,882.24 309,764.48 309,764.48 309,764.48
Total 44,209.45 319,008.47 541,169.08 686,320.78 1,022,805.64 1,454,287.91 1,876,618.74
tinues. The projected TIF revenues for Planning Area A are as follows:
TIF Generated in Village (at Avon) vs Town of Avon
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Town of Avon 23,624.34 151,782.99 242,238.39 242,238.39 249,505.54 249,505.54 256,990.71
Village (at
Avon) 20,585.11 167,225.48 267,954.24 267,954.24 275,992.87 275,992.87 284,272.65
Restaurant #1 - - - 1,708.26 8,541.30 17,082.60 17,082.60
Restaurant #2 - - - 2,505.45 12,527.24 25,054.48 25,054.48
TIF Generated in Village (at Avon) vs Town of Avon
2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Town of Avon 23,624.34 151,782.99 242,238.39 242,238.39 249,505.54 249,505.54 256,990.71
Village (at Avon) 20,585.11 167,225.48 267,954.24 267,954.24 275,992.87 275,992.87 284,272.65
Restaurant #1 - - - 1,708.26 8,541.30 17,082.60 17,082.60
Restaurant #2 - - - 2,505.45 12,527.24 25,054.48 25,054.48
Whole Foods - - - 17,032.21 85,161.03 170,322.06 170,322.06
Skol Condos - - - - 81,313.18 406,565.88 813,131.76
Bosk
Apartments -- 30,976.45 154,882.24 309,764.48 309,764.48 309,764.48
Total 44,209.45 319,008.47 541,169.08 686,320.78 1,022,805.64 1,454,287.91 1,876,618.74
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Whole Foods - - - 17,032.21 85,161.03 170,322.06 170,322.06
Skol Condos - - - - 81,313.18 406,565.88 813,131.76
Bosk
Apartments -- 30,976.45 154,882.24 309,764.48 309,764.48 309,764.48
Total 44,209.45 319,008.47 541,169.08 686,320.78 1,022,805.64 1,454,287.91 1,876,618.74
The Town’s mill levy rate is 8.965. If the DDA hadn’t been established, the Town would have generated
approximately $220,000 in property tax revenues from these projects in the general fund to help support
services in the Village (at Avon). However, these funds will now be collected by the Avon DDA. With the
Avon DDA mill levy at 56.942 these projects are expected to generate $1,876,618 in Avon DDA TIF
revenues. The Avon DDA TIF revenues are likely to be important and appropriate for the development of
Community Housing on PA-E and for the development of parks and public amenities on PA-B and P1.
NOTE: The Avon DDA also captures Avon’s property tax in portions of the Village (at Avon) such that
future construction will not increase Avon’s property tax revenues to support Municipal Services.
FINANCIAL CONNECTION: Additional development in the Village (at Avon) will enhance the annual
revenues that are pledged to repayment of outstanding debts and the repayment of issuance of the
remaining authorized debt. Specifically, additional revenue generating development in the Village (at Avon)
will accelerate the satisfaction of the Town’s tax credit pledge. Additional retail development will also
enhance the .75% Add-On PIF and .15% County Sales Tax rebate revenues.
Thanks, Paul
EXHIBIT A – Financial Projections Planning Area A
ATTACHMENT D
2026 Assessment Rates
Non-Village Residential Commercial
Mill Levy Assessment Ratio Assessment Ratio
56.942 6.80%25.00%
Trear Creek Metro District
Avon Downtown Development Authority BOSK Avondale
Town of Avon
WFM Pad #1 Pad #2 Skjol 1A Skjol 1B BOSK Avondale
Number of Units 1 1 1 50 50 242 40
LSF 26,000 2,500 3,700 - - 45,000 20,000
Value per SF 550.00$ 800.00$ 800.00$ 2,000,000.00$ 2,200,000.00$ 800.00$ 800.00
Value 14,300,000.00$ 2,000,000.00$ 2,960,000.00$ 100,000,000.00$ 110,000,000.00$ 80,000,000.00$ 16,000,000
Assessed Value For Assessor 3,575,000.00$ 500,000.00$ 740,000.00$ 6,800,000.00$ 7,480,000.00$ 5,440,000.00$ 4,000,000$
Annual TIF Property Tax for DDA 170,322.06$ 17,082.60$ 25,054.48$ 387,205.60$ 425,926.16$ 309,764.48$ -$
Retail Sales Fee *880,000.00$ 60,000.00$ 80,000.00$ 27,918.80$ 27,918.80$ -$ -$
Accommodation Sales Fee -$ -$ -$ 27,918.80$ 27,918.80$ -$ -$
Add on Retail Sales Fee 165,000.00$ 11,250.00$ 15,000.00$ 5,234.78$ 5,234.78$ -$ -$
4% TOA Sales Tax on Sales Fee 41,800.00$ 2,850.00$ 3,800.00$ 2,442.90$ 2,442.90$ -$ -$
RETT (Recorded at the time of sale)286,000.00$ 40,000.00$ 59,200.00$ 2,000,000.00$ 2,200,000.00$ 1,600,000.00$ -$
Water Tap Fees 51,500.00$ 4,000.00$ 6,900.00$ 180,000.00$ 180,000.00$ 368,000.00$ 180,000.00$
Water Usage Fee $3.25 per SFE 338.00$ 32.50$ 48.10$ 1,755.00$ 1,755.00$ 9,438.00$ 1,560.00$
Totals
Traer Creek 1,217,500.00$ 104,000.00$ 146,100.00$ 2,235,837.60$ 2,435,837.60$ 1,968,000.00$ 180,000.00$
Avon DDA 170,322.06$ 17,082.60$ 25,054.48$ 387,205.60$ 425,926.16$ 309,764.48$ -$
Town of Avon 207,138.00$ 14,132.50$ 18,848.10$ 9,432.67$ 9,432.67$ 9,438.00$ 1,560.00$
Totals
Traer Creek 8,287,275.20$
Avon DDA 1,335,355.38$
Town of Avon 269,981.94$
RETAIL:CONDO:
One to Five Years
Exhibit A - Financial Projections Planning Area A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PREPARED BY
BALLOFFET AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
2000 VERMONT DRIVE
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
ATTACHMENT E
Albert J. Reynolds, Mayor
Celeste C. Nottingham, Mayor Pro Tem
Jack Fawcett
Tom Hines
Judy Yoder
Richard Carnes
Jim Benson
Jack Hunn, Chair
Albert Reynolds, Jr.
Beth Stanley
Sue Railton
Andrew Karow
Michael Schneider
Henry Vest
Larry Brooks, Acting Town Manager
Michael Matzko, Director of Community Development
Karen Griffith, Town Planner
George Harrison, Planner
Larry Brooks, Director of Municipal Services
Norman Wood, Town Engineer
Meryl Jacobs, Director of Recreation
Gary Thomas, Police Chief
Charlie Moore, Fire Chief
Patty Lambert, Town Clerk
John Dunn, Town Attorney
TOWN COUNCIL
PLANNING
AND ZONING
COMMISSION
TOWN STAFF
ATTACHMENT E
Page ii 1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan, Final
Table of Contents
TOWN COUNCIL ii
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ii
TOWN STAFF ii
Table of Contents ii
Introduction 6
PURPOSE OF THE PLAN 6
VISION STATEMENT 6
PLANNING PROCESS 7
PLAN UPDATES 8
Context 9
OVERVIEW OF THE TOWN 9
ECONOMIC TRENDS 9
EXISTING CONDITIONS 10
Existing Land Use Patterns 10
Adjacent Land Uses 13
Education 13
Town Government 13
Utilities 14
Transportation 14
Medical Facilities 14
REGIONAL PLANNING INFLUENCES 14
TOWN CORE PLANNING INFLUENCES 19
Nottingham Park 19
Major Transportation Corridors 19
Internal Circulation 21
Undeveloped Lands 21
Goals and Policies 22
Goal 22
Policy 22
A. LAND USE 22
B. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 25
C. HOUSING 26
D. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES 27
E. TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, AND
CIRCULATION 28
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F. ENVIRONMENT 30
G. PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE 31
H. COMMUNITY IMAGE AND DESIGN 31
I. COMMUNICATION 32
Land Use Plan 34
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED LAND USES 34
Residential 34
Commercial 34
Light Industrial/ Employment 35
Town Center 35
Urban Village 35
Resort Service 35
Civic/Public 36
Parks 36
Open Space 36
OVERALL TOWN PLAN 37
Land Uses 37
TOWN CORE LAND USE PLAN 38
Existing Land Uses 38
Town Core Land Use Plan 42
Town Center 42
Commercial Mixed-Use 42
Urban Village 43
Mixed-Use River Corridor 43
Resort Services 43
Rail Corridor 44
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION 44
Urban Design Plan 46
INTRODUCTION 46
DESIGN THEMES 46
Town Center Design Theme 46
Residential Design Theme 47
PLAN ELEMENTS 48
Streetscape Development Error! Bookmark not defined.
Parking 49
Primary Intersections 49
Secondary Intersections Error! Bookmark not defined.
Special Features or Sculpture 50
Public Pedestrian Space 50
Public Recreational Trail 51
Landscape Buffers 51
GENERAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 55
Future Development 55
General Improvements Error! Bookmark not defined.
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Page iv 1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan, Final
TOWN SUBAREA DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS 56
Subarea 1: I-70 Town Gateway 56
Recommendations 57
Subarea 2: Avon Road Corridor 57
Recommendations 57
Subarea 3: U.S. Highway 6/24 Town Gateway 58
Recommendations 58
Subarea 4: Metcalf Road Light Industrial District 58
Recommendations 58
Subarea 5: West Residential District 59
Recommendations 59
Subarea 6: River Residential District 59
Recommendations 59
Subarea 7: Nottingham Park Residential District 60
Recommendations 60
Subarea 8: Nottingham Park Municipal Center 61
Recommendations 61
Subarea 9: Riverfront District 61
Recommendations 62
Subarea 10: U.S. Highway 6/24 South District 62
Recommendations 63
Subarea 11: Nottingham Road Residential District 63
Recommendations 63
Subarea 12: Nottingham Road Commercial District 63
Recommendations 63
Subarea 13: Town Center 64
Recommendations 64
Subarea 14: Commercial District 65
Recommendations 65
Subarea 15: Swift Gulch 66
Recommendations 66
Subarea 16: Mixed- Use Commercial District 66
Recommendations 66
Subarea 17: Railroad Corridor 67
Recommendations 67
Subarea 18: Wildridge 67
Recommendations 67
Subarea 18a: Mountain Star 68
Subarea 18: Wildridge 68
Subarea 19: I-70 North District 68
Recommendations 68
Subarea 20: Stolport East District 69
Recommendations 69
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Implementation 70
RECOMMENDATIONS 70
Analysis and Updating of Land Use Regulations 70
Use Regulations 70
Annexation of Key Parcels of Land 70
Public Urban Design Improvements 70
Private Urban Design Improvements 70
Rail Corridor Initiative 70
Recreation Plan Implementation 71
Town Core Area Signage Program 71
Town Core Area Pedestrian Improvements 71
I-70 Corridor Design Standards 71
Amendment Procedure 71
Community Development Department Amendments 71
Private Sector Amendments 72
AMENDMENT CRITERIA 72
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Introduction
The Town of Avon Comprehensive Plan is organized into six
chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Context
3. Goals and Objectives
4. Land Use Plan
5. Urban Design Plan
6. Implementation.
The chapters document the evolution of the plan and are in-
tended to be read in sequence. Chapters 1 and 2 set the stage
for development of the Town Goals and Objectives in Chap-
ter 3, the recommendations contained in Chapters 4 and 5,
and the implementation measures and methods outlined in
Chapter 6. All parts of the plan work together towards the
realization of the Town’s vision for the future.
The primary purpose of the plan is to provide the framework
for moving the Town of Avon into the future in a manner
which takes advantage of the Town’s resources and opportu-
nities, and results in a high quality of life for both residents
and visitors to the area.
The plan will also be used as a basis for a variety of deci-
sions which affect the Town’s image and environment, such
as:
Budget setting and capital improvement priorities,
Evaluating annexation and development proposals,
Parkland acquisition and development,
Urban design improvements, and
Other land use, infrastructure, and community service
decisions.
Avon’s vision of the future contains the following elements:
Development of facilities and activities which not only
enhance the Town’s role as a principal, year-round resi-
dential and commercial center in Eagle County, but also
foster a strong year-round tourism base.
PURPOSE OF THE
PLAN
VISION STATEMENT
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Improvement of the visual appearance of the Town and
development of a high quality urban design image.
Development of the undeveloped parcels in Town in a
manner that results in a successful land use pattern both
in physical and economic terms.
A diversity of housing types for residents and visitors,
including affordable housing.
Improved pedestrian and vehicular circulation through-
out the community and to the adjacent Beaver Creek Re-
sort.
Integration of the Eagle River into future development
plans as a focal point and for open space and recreational
uses.
Coalesce a “sense of community,” in terms of physical
connections of all parts of the Town as well as enhancing
cultural opportunities and special events.
Provision for social concerns and a safe environment,
including addressing crime and vandalism, changing
community values, and the need for a more family-
oriented environment.
Emphasis on improvements to address current transporta-
tion-related problems.
Highlighting the Town’s regional role and leadership as a
service center, and provider of affordable housing and
transportation.
Establishment of a broader context for open space and
environmental values, especially regarding air quality,
scenic views, and mitigation of development impacts.
In May of 1995, the Avon Town Council and Planning
Commission began the process of updating the Comprehen-
sive Plan. This process has involved:
A review of the existing conditions within the Town, in-
cluding:
− Land Uses
− Public Facilities
− Natural Resources
− Circulation and Parking
− Land Use Regulations
PLANNING
PROCESS
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Preparation of Planning Influences Maps (Figures 2-1
and 2-2) for the region and the Town Core that summa-
rize the existing conditions and the various opportunities
and constraints imposed by them.
A series of work sessions with the Planning Commission
and Town Council to discuss goals and objectives of the
community and the various opportunities and constraints.
Three public workshops to solicit ideas and identify the
citizens’ concerns.
Preparation of goals and policies and a series of alterna-
tive development scenarios which were refined into a
preferred Land Use Plan for the Town.
Completion of a Draft Plan which was reviewed and re-
vised with input from the Town.
Public Hearings to review the plan and final adoption on
November 5, 1996.
The Avon Comprehensive Plan is a policy document used to
guide land use decisions. To function as an effective deci-
sion- making document the plan must be dynamic and flexi-
ble enough to respond to changes in economic conditions,
legislative action, development technologies, and public atti-
tudes. Therefore, a comprehensive plan amendment proce-
dure is necessary to keep the plan up-to-date and relevant in
the face of ever-changing conditions. The procedure for
amending the Comprehensive Plan is described in Chapter 6,
Implementation.
PLAN UPDATES
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Context
The Town of Avon is located within Eagle County along the
Eagle River, approximately eight miles west of Vail and 20
miles east of Eagle. Avon was the site of farming and ranch-
ing operations until 1972. At that time, the majority of land
comprising the Town was purchased by Benchmark Compa-
nies for real estate development in response to the burgeon-
ing tourism industry in Eagle County. This tourism was
driven by the very successful Vail Ski Area and the contin-
ued development of the Beaver Creek and Arrowhead Ski
Areas adjacent to Avon on the south side of U.S. Highway
6/24. In 1980, the population of Avon was approximately
650 people. In 1990, the population had more than doubled
in size to approximately 1,500 people. Since 1990, the
growth rate has continued to rise at a significant rate. As Of
June 1996, the population of Avon exceeded 3,000. In com-
parison, the total population of Eagle County is estimated to
be 29,000 people (Eagle County Comprehensive Plan, 1996).
Since the late 1980s, the economy of the Upper Eagle Valley
has been extremely healthy, primarily due to the popularity
of the Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts, which are consis-
tently ranked “Number One” in national surveys done by the
major ski industry magazines. Major improvements to both
resorts in the areas of increased terrain, lifts, and snowmak-
ing, have produced increases in skier days over the past five
years.
Since 1990, Vail Associates has reported an 11% total in-
crease in skier days, with an average increase of 2.2% per
year for the past 5 years.
Avon has experienced a constant increase in sales tax since
1990. Sales tax collection was up 56% between 1990 and
1994 with an average yearly increase of approximately 15%.
There was a 17% increase in the first two quarters of 1995
over the same time period in 1994.
Eagle County records indicate that the total volume of resi-
dential real estate sales in Avon has been constantly increas-
ing since 1990. Statistics provided by the State Board of
Realtors show real estate sales totaled $259 million in 1990.
In 1992, sales exceeded $385 million, a 12% increase.
OVERVIEW OF
THE TOWN
ECONOMIC TRENDS
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In comparison, countywide real estate transactions, including
industrial, commercial and residential sales were $407 mil-
lion in 1990. Total sales have shown a constant increase by
13% per year, totaling $797 million in 1994.
These statistics are particularly important to Avon, because
both Vail and Beaver Creek are rapidly becoming built-out,
and properties available in those two areas are selling at the
very high end of the real estate market. A significant amount
of development has occurred in Avon due to its prime loca-
tion between the ski areas of Vail, Beaver Creek, and Ar-
rowhead, as well as the scarcity and relative cost of land in
the other communities. Residential properties in Avon are
considered to be very reasonable compared to Vail and Bea-
ver Creek, and are attracting buyers from both the local and
second home markets. The population center of the county
is expected to shift gradually to the west from its current
center in Vail, and this will result in Avon playing a key role
in the future growth and development of the area.
Many developers of commercial property are also recogniz-
ing the key role that Avon plays as the commercial center of
the valley. As the Upper Eagle Valley continues to promote
tourism year-round and as the high quality of life that can be
enjoyed in the valley is discovered by individuals and busi-
nesses, the economy of Avon is expected to continue to
strengthen and the community is expected to grow.
Along with the positive aspects of growth within the valley
are issues that need to be addressed to minimize the negative
impacts that could result from growth and development.
These issues include a shortage of affordable housing, envi-
ronmental impacts, transportation problems, open space and
recreational issues, and urban design issues. In order to re-
spond to and plan for the impending growth of the area, this
Comprehensive Plan has been prepared to provide a frame-
work for dealing with these issues.
The pattern of existing development in Avon has been
shaped by land use regulations, natural physical characteris-
tics of the valley, and man-made facilities and features that
have been constructed over time. Significant natural features
that have influenced land use patterns include steep slopes
EXISTING
CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use
Patterns
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on the valley walls, relatively flat terrain upon the valley
floor, the Eagle River, and smaller tributaries and drainages
such as Metcalf Creek, Buck Creek, and Swift Gulch. Man-
made features that have had an impact upon development
and land use patterns within the Town are the railroad, US
Highway 6/24, Interstate Highway 70 (I-70), the local street
pattern, and Nottingham Lake. Ownership of lands by the
US Forest Service and the remaining land ownership patterns
have also had an influence upon the arrangement of the vari-
ous land uses within the Town.
Land development patterns and land use designations were
initially formalized in 1974, when Benchmark Corporation
received approval from Eagle County for the creation of the
Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.), which comprised the
majority of the area that is now the Town of Avon. Through
the platting of the 513-acre Benchmark at Beaver Creek
Subdivision, Blocks 1-3, each lot or development parcel was
assigned a land use designation specifying the permitted uses
upon each lot, and also assigned a designated number of de-
velopment rights. Each development right assigned repre-
sented the ability to construct one dwelling unit. At the time
that Avon was incorporated, the development rights system
remained intact and a zoning ordinance was adopted. This
system has since been amended; however, some of the origi-
nal development rights were adopted as part of the 1990
Zoning Code revision.
The primary focus of urban development within Avon has
been the area adjacent to Avon Road, which is the major
north-south connection between I-70 and US Highway 6/24,
and serves as the main access to Beaver Creek Resort. East
of Avon Road, the land has been developed as a one to two-
story shopping center area, and is primarily oriented towards
serving consumer needs for both local residents and residents
of the Upper Eagle Valley. A limited amount of office use
also exists within this area, as well as a small number of
residential units located above commercial establishments.
The area is primarily developed, with only one remaining
site under development. This site is currently zoned Shop-
ping Center (SC), as are the developed sites in the area. This
shopping area forms the eastern boundary of the Town and
includes the City Market and Wal-Mart Shopping Center.
Located to the east of these land uses in unincorporated Ea-
gle County are the Stolport and the Nottingham Ranch prop-
erty. Continental Express provided commercial passenger
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service to the Upper Eagle Valley until it was terminated in
the summer of 1989. Currently, the Stolport is not opera-
tional. Sand and gravel operations continue upon the eastern
end of the 170-acre Nottingham Ranch.
The area just west of Avon Road has developed into what is
referred to as the Town Center. The initial developers of
Avon intended the area to become the major focal point and
hub of town, and the buildings constructed in this area (Avon
Center, The Seasons) reflect this intent by their higher den-
sity character, which includes areas for retail and commer-
cial uses on the ground level and a mixture of residential,
office, and lodging uses on upper floors. The buildings in
this area are intended to front upon a Pedestrian Mall that
has been partially constructed. Two undeveloped sites re-
main within the Town Center, Lot C and Lot 61.
West of the Town Center is the Nottingham Lake and park-
land adjacent residential area. This area, along with the
western portion of Avon between US Highway 6 and the
railroad, has been the focus of the most intensive residential
development. These residential areas are primarily multiple
family dwelling units.
A node of commercial activity within Avon is located on the
north side of the I-70/Interchange. The land uses in this area
include a convenience store/service station, auto repair shop,
and restaurant. These uses service the local population as
well as highway travelers. Residential uses also are situated
along the north side of I-70, and take advantage of the
buildable areas adjacent to Nottingham Road.
The Town’s only light industrial land uses occur along the
western end of Nottingham Road and along Metcalf Road
north of I-70. Uses in this area consist of a mixture of
wholesale commercial, warehousing, office, and commercial
service facilities. The area is primarily developed, with only
a few remaining vacant parcels.
Located on the south-facing slope of the Eagle River Valley,
on the north side of Avon are the Wildridge and Mountain
Star residential subdivisions. Both of these areas have been
designed to take advantage of southern views and solar ex-
posure. Mountain Star consists of high-end single family
residences on large lots. Wildridge has developed into a
mixture of single family, duplex, and multiple family resi-
dential.
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Eaglebend and Nottingham Station are residential areas lo-
cated along the Eagle River, on the East End of Avon be-
tween the railroad and the river. These areas include a mix-
ture of multiple family, duplex, and single family housing.
The land use patterns within Avon are, for the most part,
well established in a workable and compatible arrangement.
These land use trends and patterns are not expected to
change dramatically with the adoption of this comprehensive
plan, but rather can be used as a basis for the direction of the
plan.
Avon is surrounded primarily by large land development ar-
eas that are zoned as Planned Unit Developments with Eagle
County: Arrowhead to the west, Bachelor Gulch and Beaver
Creek to the south, and Eagle-Vail to the east. These
P.U.D.s contain a mixture of land uses, which include pri-
marily residential uses. Each of the developments contains
its own concentration of land designated for commercial
uses. Of these developments, Beaver Creek has the most
dramatic impact upon Avon. Its position as a very high qual-
ity destination, year-round resort will continue to influence
the future growth and development of Avon.
Two parcels of private property exist immediately adjacent
to Avon that are not included within any of the P.U.D.s.
These parcels are Avon Station, and a parcel of land owned
by Vail Associates at the northeast corner of the intersection
of U.S. Highway 6 and Avon Road.
The Avon area is served by Battle Mountain High School,
Berry Creek Middle School, and Avon Elementary School.
The schools are governed by an elected countywide school
board, which in turn appoints the superintendent. Colorado
Mountain College, a fully accredited two-year junior college,
serves the area with locations in Vail, Minturn, and Eagle.
The Town of Avon is governed by a seven member Town
Council. A seven member Planning and Zoning Commis-
sion, appointed by the Town Council, acts as an advisory
board on development proposals and land use issues to the
Town Council. The Town Council appoints the Town Man-
ager, who is in charge of daily governmental operations, in-
cluding law enforcement, building and zoning, public works,
parks and recreation, and transportation functions.
Adjacent Land Uses
Education
Town Government
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Town taxes include a local sales tax of 4%, property taxes,
and a real estate transfer tax of 2%. This transfer tax con-
tains a one-time exemption for the first $80,000 of the pur-
chase price when purchasing a home for permanent occu-
pancy.
Water treatment is provided by the Avon Metropolitan Dis-
trict, and sanitary sewer service is provided by the Upper
Eagle Valley Sanitation District. The ultimate capacity of
the sanitary sewer treatment plant in Avon is planned at 4.5
million gallons per day. Electric service is provided by Holy
Cross Electric Association, and natural gas is available
through Public Service Company of Colorado. Currently,
telephone service is provided by US West Communications,
and cable service is provided by TCI. Changes in federal and
state telecommunications regulations may yield alternative
services and providers.
The primary transportation route to and from Avon is I-70.
Air service is provided at the Eagle County Airport, 24 miles
west of Avon. Avon provides a free bus system within the
Town and to Beaver Creek Resort. Avon is served by and
participates in a regional bus system linking Gypsum to Vail.
The Vail Valley Medical Center, located in Vail, is a full-
service community, acute-care hospital, and serves the resi-
dents and guests of Vail and the Upper Eagle Valley. It is a
fully ancillary facility with a 24-hour emergency room. Ser-
vices include orthopedics, internal medicine, general sur-
gery, OB/GYN, pediatrics, cardiopulmonary and maxilo-
facial surgery. Specialty services include air-life transporta-
tion. The Vail Sports Medicine Center is located at the Vail
Valley Medical Center. In Avon, there are two medical of-
fices and several doctors with private practices.
Avon is located between several county-planned unit devel-
opments and large amounts of U.S. Forest Service land (see
Regional Planning Influences Map, Figure 2-1). A planning
area has been delineated to define the area around Avon that
influences the residents’ quality of life and the potential for
future growth. The planning area includes those lands that
have the potential to be annexed, and lands that are close
enough to the Town, which if developed would affect the
existing community. The planning area is generally bounded
by the County P.U.D.s and National Forest lands. Specific
parcels of National Forest land in the Nottingham Ranch
Utilities
Transportation
Medical Facilities
REGIONAL PLANNING
INFLUENCES
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area have, however, been included because they are sur-
rounded entirely or in part by private lands.
The unincorporated communities surrounding Avon are pre-
dominantly residential resorts, which are geared towards
providing tourist accommodations and services, or a combi-
nation of both. Most have commercial uses allowed as part
of the development; however, Avon’s central location and
convenient access to I-70 make it a logical commercial cen-
ter for the surrounding communities. Avon serves as a gate-
way to Beaver Creek ski area and resort, as well as Arrow-
head and Bachelor Gulch (currently under development); the
most direct route to Beaver Creek from I-70 is through Avon
on Avon Road.
Avon is bisected by I-70, which is one of the major east-west
interstate highways in the United States and one of the few
east-west routes through Colorado. I-70 also provides access
to numerous resort areas. Consequently, I-70 is a heavily
traveled corridor year-round. Interchanges are located near
the Town Core area and approximately 3.5 miles west at the
unincorporated community of Edwards. Critical viewpoints
to the Town Core area from the interstate are just before the
Avon interchange for westbound traffic, and approximately
1.5 miles west of the Avon interchange for eastbound traffic.
From these points, highway travelers form their first impres-
sion of Avon and the surrounding valley.
U.S. Highway 6/24 is located along the southern edge of the
valley floor. U.S. 6/24 is used primarily for local traffic and
as a collector for I-70.
Between U.S. Highway 6/24 and I-70 is the Eagle River and
the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The Eagle
River, a tributary of the Colorado River, is popular for raft-
ing, kayaking, and fishing. Access to the river is difficult in
many places, limited to a few designated launch/take-out ar-
eas. Sections of an improved trail following the river corri-
dor are complete.
The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad links Denver
to Grand Junction and beyond. An estimated 20 to 30 freight
trains per day pass through Avon, although a recent merger
of railroads may result in abandonment of the line through
Avon.
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The Eagle River Valley includes a variety of wildlife habi-
tats. On the undeveloped lands within the planning area and
on U.S. Forest Service land adjacent to Avon, elk and deer
winter ranges and migration paths, and raptor nesting sites or
habitat have been identified. During the winter, elk and deer
move down to lower elevations in search of food. The elk’s
severe winter range indicates an area where elk go when
winters are harsh and forage at higher elevations cannot be
found.
The valley’s raptors include soaring and forest-dwelling
hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. Raptors generally favor un-
developed or sparsely developed areas, but are common in
and around Avon along the Eagle River, in forested, north-
facing slopes, in open areas in the valley floor and on the
south-facing hillsides.
The existing municipal boundaries of Avon encompass the
Town Core area south of I-70, extend along the Eagle River
for one mile to the east, include a small parcel south of U.S.
Highway 6/24 at the entrance to the Beaver Creek Valley,
and incorporate approximately four square miles of moun-
tainous terrain north of I-70.
The incorporated lands south of Wildridge and Mountain
Star are largely undevelopable due to steep slopes. Several
115-kV transmission line rights-of-way also traverse the
area.
Nottingham Ranch, and the Stolport property, east of the ex-
isting Town Core, comprise the largest property in single
ownership that has not yet been incorporated into Avon. The
lands on either side of I-70, which have slopes less than
30%, as well as areas located further on the ridgeline, are
areas physically suited for future development.
The other significant land area in terms of future develop-
ment is located west of the present town boundaries, between
Edwards, Berry Creek, and Arrowhead. This area is some-
what separated from the existing town by the linear configu-
ration of the valley and the encroaching development of
Berry Creek and Arrowhead. However, the area does have
good access from I-70, and is also linked to the Town by
U.S. Highway 6/24 and the Eagle River. These parcels are
known as the Berry Creek Fifth Filing and the Miller Ranch.
The Town’s plans for the Berry Creek Fifth Filing provide
for open space. The Miller Ranch parcel was purchased by
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the Eagle County School District for the construction of a
middle school, which opened in the fall of 1996.
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Insert Map 2.1: Regional Planning In-
fluences
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The Town Core contains the majority of existing develop-
ment. It is generally defined by the Beaver Creek develop-
ment to the south, the Stolport and Nottingham Ranch to the
east, Nottingham Road to the north, and the Aspens Mobile
Home Park to the west. The Town Core Planning Influences
Map (Figure 2-2) illustrates some of the major physical op-
portunities and problems that influence how the Town Core
functions and how it is perceived.
Nottingham Park (including Nottingham Lake) is centrally
located in the Town Core. The Nottingham Park area sup-
ports the majority of civic uses for the Town, including the
Library, a Recreation Center, the Fire Department, Munici-
pal Offices, and Avon Elementary School. The Park also
serves recreational needs, and is an attractive open space ad-
jacent to the Town Center that affords views into Town and
buffers lower density residential uses from the more in-
tensely developed Town Center area.
Transportation corridors and the Eagle River have a great
impact on the Town. The railroad, the river and I-70 act as
barriers to north south vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle cir-
culation. Within the Town Core, Avon Road is the only road
to cross I-70, the railroad, and the river. There is a grade-
separated railroad crossing on Avon Road that was com-
pleted in 1991. As long as there are rail operations along
this corridor, any future crossings of the railroad are required
to be grade-separated as well, which is costly. A pedestrian
and bicycle connection between Nottingham Park and areas
to the south of the Eagle River is desirable, but would re-
quire the construction of an elevated walkway over the
tracks. There is potential for abandonment of the railroad
through Avon, which presents a variety of planning implica-
tions. Plans should consider this possibility as decisions for
redevelopment projects are made. I-70 is also important be-
cause of the high visibility it gives to the Town. I-70 is
higher in elevation than the Town Core, allowing people to
see over the tops of low structures and vegetation to the inte-
rior of the Town. U.S. Highway 6/24 parallels the Eagle
River
TOWN CORE
PLANNING
INFLUENCES
Nottingham Park
Major Transportation
Corridors
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Insert Map 2.2 Town Core Planning In-
fluences
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at the southern edge of town. Although less traveled than I-
70, Highway 6/24 remains an important corridor from which
to view the Town.
As discussed earlier, Avon Road is the only north-south con-
nection in the core area. Beaver Creek Boulevard and
Benchmark Road function primarily as east-west collectors
to Avon Road. The portion of Avon Road south of I-70 to
Beaver Creek Boulevard has been nicely developed with
landscaped medians, seasonal decorations, and sculpture.
Except along Avon Road, defined pedestrian and bicycle
routes within the Town Core are lacking. The Pedestrian
Mall within the Town Center (west of Avon Road) connects
to Nottingham Park and the Municipal Complex.
There are two undeveloped parcels, and two sites currently
used for surface parking within the Town Center. Integrating
land uses, circulation patterns, and design solutions for these
parcels with the overall vision for the Town Center will be
critical to the continued success of the area.
With the exception of several key parcels west of Avon
Road, much of the land adjacent to the Eagle River is devel-
oped. Access across the river to these areas, and planning
that is sensitive to the river environment are critical. The
river provides a natural amenity that should be respected,
enhanced, and made available to the public to the extent fea-
sible.
Other key undeveloped lands are those with high visibility,
such as those along U.S. Highway 6/24 at Avon Road. Ad-
ditional parcels are located near the Avon Road/I-70 inter-
change.
The portion of Nottingham Ranch south of I-70 (Stolport
Property) warrants special mention. The land is located east
of the existing commercial core area, is in single ownership,
and consists of approximately 170 acres. Access to the site
is via East Beaver Creek Boulevard, which dead-ends at the
property. The development of this parcel will have a signifi-
cant impact on the Town and is discussed in detail in the
Land Use Plan section of this report.
Internal Circulation
Undeveloped Lands
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Goals and Policies
Goals and Policies are the foundation of the Comprehensive
Plan. They are essential to both its preparation and its im-
plementation. They set the vision for the actions to be taken
by the Town in implementing the plan, and provide a direc-
tion from which all future planning decisions are made. For
purposes of this plan, the following definitions are used:
A goal is a state a community desires to attain in the future,
as an end towards which action is directed. In this case, goals
will guide the community’s decisions about public and pri-
vate investment and development.
A policy is a course or method of action, consistent with a
goal, used to guide decisions.
These goals and policies will be used by the Town to:
Allocate capital and effort, through its capital improve-
ments program (CIP) and annual budget;
Construct and operate municipal projects and facilities,
such as roads, utilities and parks;
Establish the standards and regulations necessary to de-
fine the limits and conditions of private sector develop-
ment; and
Provide a clear focus for coordinating public, private,
institutional and individual efforts in the development of
the community.
Goals and polices are grouped into nine categories While
the goals focus mostly on our physical surroundings,
they contain implications that affect environmental, eco-
nomic, and social concerns as well.
A fundamental reason for having a comprehensive plan is to
clearly communicate generally where and how land uses
may occur in the Town. The Land Use Plan is based on these
goals and policies. Implementation is through annexation,
subdivision and zoning regulations.
Ensure a balanced system of land uses that maintains
and enhances Avon's identity as a residential community,
Goal
Policy
A. LAND USE
Goal A1
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and as a regional commercial, tourism and entertainment
center.
Development and redevelopment will be of a scale and in-
tensity appropriate for the neighborhood in which it is lo-
cated.
Redevelopment will adhere to the same standards as new de-
velopment.
Flexible zoning such as Planned Unit Developments
(P.U.D.) should be encouraged where it results in more ef-
fective use of the land. However, such flexible zoning will
only be allowed where it provides a benefit to the commu-
nity and is compatible with surrounding development. Varia-
tions from standard zoning must be clearly demonstrated,
and will be permitted only as needed to achieve effective de-
velopment.
Service and light industrial uses, including warehousing and
light manufacturing, should be directed to terrain that sup-
ports effective vehicular access and circulation, and allows
effective screening from adjacent uses and public ways.
The community will include a wide range of residential uses
including large-lot single family and duplex, small-lot single
family and duplex, multifamily, and vertically integrated
residential (housing on the upper floors of commercial build-
ings).
Land for open space should be preserved throughout the
community, particularly on steep slopes and other environ-
mentally sensitive areas.
The community should include sufficient land for public
uses such as schools, community facilities, and government
services.
Home occupations that reduce commuting by residents and
do not negatively impact other residents should be encour-
aged.
Ensure that annexed land and adjacent uses are com-
patible with the community.
Parcels of land to be annexed will be master planned, in con-
formance with the Land Use Plan and Design Standards, and
Policy A1.1
Policy A1.2
Policy A1.3
Policy A1.4
Policy A1.5
Policy A1.6
Policy A1.7
Policy A1.8
Goal A2
Policy A2.1
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1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 24
clearly show physical, visual and functional connections
with the existing Town.
With respect to the development of major arterial and collec-
tor roadways, and other fixed transportation facilities, this
Comprehensive Plan applies to the area within a three (3)
mile radius of the corporate limits, except for those areas
within another municipality.
The Town will maintain open communication with Eagle
County and other jurisdictions and participate in discussions
and planning of lands outside of the corporate limits that
may affect the Town.
The Town will, to the extent practicable, coordinate its land
use policies and regulations with other local jurisdictions.
Maintain a compact urban form that respects and pre-
serves the natural beauty of the valley, river and sur-
rounding mountains, and maintains distinct physical and
visual separations between Avon and surrounding com-
munities.
Development should first be directed to areas within and ad-
jacent to established neighborhoods and developed areas.
To maintain the visual identity of Avon, the lands surround-
ing the highly developable portions of the town located
along the valley floor should be designated and maintained
as open space where practical, or restricted to very low den-
sity development.
Commercial, public and other uses that generate employment
and customer traffic should be located to minimize the need
for automobile travel.
The Town should provide for the acquisition and mainte-
nance of available federal and state lands adjacent to the
Town as open space and for other public purposes.
Since undeveloped land in the Town Center is scarce, it will
be developed at higher density, include a vertically inte-
grated mix of commercial and residential uses, and rely pri-
marily on underground and/or structured parking.
Policy A2.2
Policy A2.3
Policy A2.4
Goal A3
Policy A3.1
Policy A3.2
Policy A3.3
Policy A3.4
Policy A3.5
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1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 25
Encourage mixed-use development throughout the commu-
nity, where compatible with existing neighborhoods, to more
efficiently use land.
Steep slopes in and around the community should be desig-
nated and preserved as open space wherever possible.
The Eagle River should be maintained as a riparian corridor.
New development and redevelopment should be compatible
with the riparian environment.
The Town shall work to facilitate trades of U.S. Forest Ser-
vice land that are in the best interest of the community, while
being sensitive to potential impacts on existing neighbor-
hoods.
As the community moves into the future, striking a balance
between a healthy, diverse economy and a livable residential
community becomes both increasingly challenging and in-
creasingly important. The following goals and policies are
intended to achieve that balance.
Enhance the Town's role as a principal, year-round resi-
dential community and regional commercial center.
Residential neighborhoods should be maintained to a high
standard of quality through effective maintenance of streets,
utilities, parks and other public facilities, and through consis-
tent application of design standards.
Commercial areas will be supported through creation and
maintenance of effective vehicle access and parking, transit
services, all-season pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle
access, and consistent application of design standards.
Public and private new development and redevelopment, in-
cluding buildings and public ways, will be designed and
maintained to effectively accommodate persons who are
temporarily or permanently impaired in sight, hearing, or
mobility, dependent on wheelchairs, crutches, or other forms
of mechanical assistance.
Establish the Town Center Area as an inviting, vibrant
and safe pedestrian-oriented cultural, retail and enter-
tainment hub.
Policy A3.6
Policy A3.7
Policy A3.8
Policy A3.9
B. COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Goal B1
Policy B1.1
Policy B1.2
Policy B1.3
Goal B2
Policy B2.2
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 26
Development and redevelopment in the Town Center should
effectively separate vehicles from pedestrian access and cir-
culation.
Encourage a range of uses in the Town Center, including re-
tail, offices, hotels, recreation, tourism, and entertainment.
Encourage joint development of structured parking, pedes-
trian and landscape improvements, and promotion of activi-
ties and events in the Town Center.
Maintain a balanced, diverse economic base that pro-
vides employment opportunities for residents and a sus-
tainable tax base for the Town.
Promote development of facilities and activities that
strengthen the Town's year-round tourism base, and relation-
ship to the resort community.
Promote effective transit and access with Beaver Creek and
Arrowhead Resorts, including gondola connections, trails,
and pedestrian connections.
Encourage development of additional service commercial
uses.
Create a strong sense of community based on awareness
and participation by residents and businesses in achiev-
ing Avon’s vision for the future.
Promote a community structure based on vital commercial
and employment areas, cohesive and safe neighborhoods,
and social consciousness. Encourage and support neighbor-
hood events and organizations.
As the community grows, demand for housing of all types is
increasing. While there is an ample supply of housing for
second home owners and upper income residents, there is a
shortage of housing for lower and middle-income seasonal
and year-round residents and their families. The following
goals and policies are intended to help meet the variety of
housing needs.
Provide for diverse, quality housing to serve all economic
segments and age groups of the population.
Policy B2.3
Policy B2.4
Goal B3
Policy B3.1
Policy B3.2
Policy B3.3
Goal B4
Policy B4.1
C. HOUSING
Goal C1
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 27
Maintain and enhance the character of the residential
neighborhoods of the Town.
Infill residential development should be compatible in de-
sign, scale and use with existing neighborhoods.
Encourage innovative designs that contribute to the quality
and diversity of the housing stock.
Provide for affordable housing for permanent and sea-
sonal residents that is attractive, safe and integrated with
the community.
New development, annexations, and major redevelopment
shall include or otherwise provide for affordable housing.
Wherever possible, affordable housing will be integrated
with, rather than be separate from, the rest of the community.
Affordable housing that is assisted by or required by the
Town, will include provisions for maintaining affordability.
Examples include rent and resale price limits, as currently
exist in the Wildwood Townhomes development.
The Town will encourage and, to the extent practical, par-
ticipate in development of affordable housing.
The Town will continue to coordinate with Eagle County
and other jurisdictions in planning for affordable housing.
Part of the community’s “livability” is provided by the
facilities and services available to residents and visitors. As
the community grows, so does the demand for these facilities
and services. These goals and policies are intended to help
provide and maintain current and future facilities and levels
of service.
Ensure cost effective development of public facili-
ties and services such as parks, community cen-
ters, youth activities, a community college campus,
and public safety services such as police, fire and
emergency medical that support the health, safety
and welfare of existing neighborhoods and new
development.
New development should only occur where it can be ade-
quately served by public facilities and services.
Policy C1.1
Policy C1.2
Policy C1.4
Goal C2
Policy C2.1
Policy C2.2
Policy C2.3
Policy C2.4
Policy C2.5
D. COMMUNITY
FACILITIES AND
SERVICES
Policy D1.2
Goal D1
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 28
The Town will coordinate with special purpose districts re-
garding service expansions and other development that could
affect the achievement of its goals and objectives.
Wherever possible, schools, parks, and other civic facilities
should be located along trails and other pedestrian and bicy-
cle connections.
Annexations and new subdivisions will include or otherwise
provide for community services and facilities based on the
increased demand created by those developments.
Encourage development of neighborhood and community
based day care facilities.
Encourage development of youth-oriented educational and
recreational activities and facilities, and include youth in the
programming of any community or public facilities.
The town’s transportation system serves residents, visitors,
commuting employees, shoppers, and businesses. Avon’s
unique combination of terrain, climate, seasonal visitor de-
mands, small resident population, and limited road capacity,
requires an integrated, innovative transportation system.
While automobiles will likely remain the mode of choice for
travel to and from town, the transportation system should
reduce the need for automobile travel within the town by
providing safe and attractive pedestrian walkways, bicycle
paths, public transit, and underground parking structures.
Create an integrated transportation system that mini-
mizes dependence on automobile travel within the Town
by making it easier to use transit, walk, or use bicycles
and other non- motorized vehicles.
Streets should, to the extent possible, effectively accommo-
date transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and other modes of transpor-
tation.
Commercial, public and other uses that generate employment
and customer traffic should be located on transit routes, and
linked by pedestrian and bicycle paths to minimize the need
for automobile travel.
The Town will endeavor to maintain a peak hour level of
service (LOS) of level C or better for all major roadways.
Policy D1.3
Policy D1.4
Policy D1.5
Policy D1.6
Policy D1.7
E. TRANSPORTATION,
PARKING, AND
CIRCULATION
Goal E1
Policy E1.1
Policy E1.2
Policy E1.3
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 29
Commercial areas should be designed to minimize in-town
vehicle travel by making it easier for people arriving by car
to park and conveniently walk to multiple stores and busi-
nesses.
Intersections should be designed for maximum vehicle ca-
pacity but not at the expense of safety, pedestrian access, bi-
cycle access, and/or aesthetic design.
All new development and redevelopment should include or
otherwise provide for effective transit, pedestrian and bicycle
facilities.
When planning, designing, or significantly modifying its
transportation facilities, systems or regulations, the Town
will involve and consult with representative users of transit,
bicycle paths, and pedestrian facilities.
Provide an adequate supply of automobile parking, both
public and private, to serve the needs of the community.
Joint development of a structured parking facility in the
Town Center to support private and public uses should be
pursued to the extent feasible.
Structured parking will be incorporated in all new develop-
ment and major redevelopment in the Town Center.
Promote the development of an enhanced transit system
for the Town.
Encourage and participate, to the extent practical, in cost-
effective transit partnerships with local resorts and govern-
mental interests, including gondola connections, shuttle
buses, and other options.
Maintain the existing regional and Town-wide bus system,
and enhance as necessary to provide services to the commu-
nity as it grows.
Improve the physical connection between the Town and
the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
Ensure preservation of the railroad right-of-way, in its en-
tirety, through and adjacent to Avon, if it is abandoned.
The Town will endeavor to provide for safe and cost- effec-
tive pedestrian crossings through the railroad right-of-way
Policy E1.4
Policy E1.5
Policy E1.6
Policy E1.7
Goal E2
Policy E2.1
Policy E2.2
Goal E3
Policy E3.1
Policy E3.2
Goal E4
Policy E4.1
Policy E4.2
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 30
wherever feasible, particularly between residential neighbor-
hoods and employment centers, shopping centers, and
schools.
The Town will endeavor to provide for safe and cost-
effective at-grade vehicular crossings through the railroad
right-of-way wherever feasible.
Avon is a very desirable place to live and work largely
because of its exceptional natural environment. In a
very real sense, the economic and social health of
Avon depends upon the protection and enhancement
of these resources.
Make Avon's unique natural setting and its open space
system central elements to its identity and structure.
Future development and redevelopment shall minimize deg-
radation of the environment, particularly in sensitive natural
areas.
Development shall not be allowed on steep hillside areas
vulnerable to environmental and visual degradation.
The river corridor will be protected as an important riparian
habitat.
Development and redevelopment will accommodate wildlife
habitat, including deer and elk migration routes, or otherwise
mitigate loss of habitat.
Major development proposals will be referred to the Colo-
rado Division of Wildlife for review and comment regarding
wildlife issues.
Air quality should be protected through reducing the number
of pollution sources to the extent possible, such as limiting
new fireplace installations and reducing demand for automo-
bile trips, and reducing pollution from existing sources
through alternative fuels, scrubbers, and other technologies.
The Town will encourage and actively participate in waste
reduction and recycling.
New and redeveloped buildings and sites should be designed
to minimize transmission of noise to adjacent areas.
Policy E4.3
F. ENVIRONMENT
Goal F1
Policy F1.1
Policy F1.2
Policy F1.3
Policy F1.4
Policy F1.5
Policy F1.6
Policy F1.7
Policy F1.8
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 31
Parks, trails and open space enhance the community’s qual-
ity of life. Open space preserves wildlife habitat and view
corridors; trails offer walking, jogging and bicycling oppor-
tunities; neighborhood and community parks serve as places
to gather and recreate.
Provide an exceptional system of parks, trails, and rec-
reational programs to serve the year-round leisure-time
needs of area residents and visitors.
New residential and resort developments will incorporate
recreational amenities.
The Town will continue to evaluate and acquire parcels or
easements for open space, trails and recreation.
The Town's recreational trail system will integrate with the
regional trail system.
New annexations and development will include or otherwise
contribute to land for trails, open space and recreation pur-
poses.
The Town will coordinate with Eagle County and other gov-
ernment and non-profit agencies in planning, protecting, and
managing public open space, and in providing access and
linkage opportunities.
Community image is a combination of natural setting, archi-
tectural design, density, design of streets and walkways,
signage, public art, community facilities, and the care and
maintenance of neighborhoods and businesses. An attractive
community image not only fosters a sense of identity and
pride in its residents and businesses; it is critical to its long-
term success as a tourism destination.
Establish and maintain a high quality visual image of the
Town.
The Town's streets and walkways shall be designed and
maintained as safe, attractive public spaces.
Commercial areas should convey a sense of identity through
common design elements such as landscaping, signage, and
architecture.
G. PARKS,
RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE
Goal G1
Policy G1.1
Policy G1.2
Policy G1.3
Policy G1.4
Policy G1.5
H. COMMUNITY
IMAGE AND DESIGN
Goal H1
Policy H1.1
Policy H1.2
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 32
New development and redevelopment adjacent to the Pedes-
trian Mall should support its becoming a key focal point and
unifying element for the Town Center.
Enhance the image of the Town as viewed from Interstate 70
and State Highway 6/24.
New development and redevelopment adjacent to I-70
should maintain a sense of openness through preserving sig-
nificant views from the highway, and landscaping and archi-
tectural design.
While most citizens are finding less time to attend town
meetings, review development proposals, and generally
communicate with the Town government, the need for citi-
zens to be informed participants in the community has never
been greater. Avon's small size, high land values, well-
educated population and seasonal economy means that de-
velopment and other local governmental decisions are often
complex, and generally have greater impacts on the commu-
nity than they would have in a larger metropolitan area. For
these and other reasons, effective communication systems
are fundamental to sustaining Avon's high quality of life and
economic health.
Establish and maintain clear communication between the
Town and its citizens, business community, visitors, and
other public entities.
The Town Council and Planning & Zoning Commission will
actively seek broad public involvement on key issues and
decisions.
Rules, regulations, procedures and public notices will be
written as clearly and concisely as possible, using non-
technical language and be easily available.
Public meetings, access to documents and development pro-
posals, and other interactions with the Town will be open
and accessible as possible.
Ensure that the Town's infrastructure supports local, re-
gional, state, national and international communication.
New development and redevelopment will incorporate mod-
ern communication infrastructure.
Policy H1.3
Policy H1.4
Policy H1.5
I. COMMUNICATION
Goal I1
Policy I1.1
Policy I1.2
Policy I1.3
Goal I2
Policy I2.1
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 33
The Town will work with communication utility providers to
review and revise standards of communication infrastructure,
and coordinate the timing of expansion of infrastructure.
Use the most cost-effective procedures and technologies
for communication, information storage and manage-
ment within the Town organization.
The Town will endeavor to stay abreast of communication
technology and methods, and continually reevaluate its ap-
proach for possible improvement.
Policy I2.2
Goal I3
Policy I3.1
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 34
Land Use Plan
The proposed Land Use Plan is the physical framework of
the Comprehensive Plan. The organization of uses on the
land responds to the existing land use pattern and the area’s
physical opportunities and constraints, and is intended to
represent Avon’s goals and policies. The Land Use Plan
should be used in conjunction with the Urban Design Plan
contained in Chapter 5 of this document.
The following is a description of the land uses within the
Town and their locational considerations.
Areas designated as residential are intended for permanent
and seasonal residential land uses, including single family
houses, duplexes, multi-family dwellings, apartments, con-
dominiums, and mobile homes. The density of development
and unit type will vary within the Town in response to mar-
ket conditions, site constraints (such as topography and ac-
cessibility), compatibility with existing and proposed devel-
opment, and zoning regulations.
Residential areas should be located in convenient proximity
to areas of employment, recreation, and open space.
Neighborhoods should be within walking distance to daily
shopping needs and employment centers, and near a public
transit stop to offer a convenient alternative to automobile
trips. Vehicular, bicycle, and public transit routes should be
easily accessible, yet residential areas should be separated or
protected from heavy traffic.
Commercial areas can comprise a variety of uses. For ex-
ample, retail stores, offices, eating establishments, banks,
supermarkets, tourist accommodations, professional offices,
and other similar uses may be desirable within commercial
areas. High density residential, time-share units, and hotels
may also be appropriate if properly designed as part of a
mixed-use development project. Access points from major
roadways should be minimized and well defined. Buildings
containing several different businesses in a mixed-use build-
ing configuration, with shops and services on the ground
level and offices and housing above are highly appropriate.
DESCRIPTION OF
PROPOSED LAND
USES Residential
Commercial
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 35
Light industrial and employment areas comprise a variety of
businesses, including warehouses, research and development
firms, repair shops, wholesale distributors, and light manu-
facturing. The areas may include supporting office and retail
uses.
Areas designated as Town Center are intended to contain a
mixture of uses in an urbanized environment. Retail shops,
restaurants, entertainment, banks, art galleries, personal ser-
vices, and other pedestrian-oriented services should be lo-
cated on the lower levels in order to encourage a high level
of interest and pedestrian activity. Offices, apartments, con-
dominiums, or lodging should be located above. Buildings
should be four to eight stories high. Uses should be oriented
to facilitate pedestrian circulation and create an exciting ur-
ban environment.
Development within this area should include enough resi-
dential and lodging units to ensure a year-round Town Cen-
ter population. The Town Center is envisioned to serve as
the primary urban core and establishes Avon’s identity.
Overall design integration should be stressed, with particular
emphasis on pedestrian-scaled amenities and an intimate re-
tail setting.
The areas designated as urban village are intended for new
growth. A mix of uses is encouraged, including housing, re-
tail shops and services and civic facilities. A pattern of
ground floor retail, with offices and housing above, is en-
couraged, with structured parking where appropriate. The
physical environment should promote walking, bicycling,
and transit, as well as provide a high quality urban life for
residents and visitors. Development of the eastern end of the
area will require improved access from Highway 6, and has
the potential to be served by a new interchange at Interstate
70. This provides the opportunity for a mix of employment
uses, as well as the potential for some highway-oriented re-
tail and service uses.
Areas designated as resort service are intended to contain
uses that primarily support the Beaver Creek Resort area, as
well as provide for connections between Avon and the resort.
Uses include employee housing, maintenance yards, visitor
parking, and transportation facilities. Major transportation
and parking facilities should be designed to provide direct
linkages and connections to the Town Core, to facilitate pe-
Light Industrial/ Em-
ployment
Town Center
Urban Village
Resort Service
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 36
destrian circulation for visitors and employees. Wherever
possible, these facilities should incorporate other activities
such as retail, offices, and entertainment facilities to encour-
age pedestrian activity. Resort service uses should be care-
fully sited and designed, to minimize impacts on the Town’s
transportation system, and to ensure that uses are compatible.
Public areas are intended to contain uses related to commu-
nity service, such as fire stations, schools, community cen-
ters, hospitals, municipal centers, police stations, and mu-
nicipal maintenance yards. Each proposed public use should
be evaluated separately in terms of its land area and topog-
raphical constraints, as well as its compatibility with adja-
cent uses.
Parks are intended to provide for the passive and active rec-
reation needs of a community or region. Where possible,
they should be located and designed to take advantage of
natural features or amenities.
Pocket Parks are small, unique spaces within a developed
area that provide localized opportunities for recreation and
relief from the built environment.
Neighborhood parks are designed to serve the residents in
the surrounding area within one-half mile of the park.
Neighborhood parks are best if centrally located in a subdi-
vision, and usually contain a minimum of a multi-purpose
play field, a playground, and a picnic shelter, and range in
size from 1.5 to 5 acres, dependent upon specific site topog-
raphy. An elementary school is often a perfect use to be
combined with a neighborhood park.
Community parks are ideally designed to provide recrea-
tion opportunities to residents within a one to two-mile ra-
dius of the park. Active recreation facilities, such as lighted
ballfields and tennis court complexes, are typical uses in ad-
dition to group picnic areas and a playground. Community
parks are usually between 20 and 30 acres in size.
All parks should be carefully sited to ensure that they are
compatible with surrounding neighborhoods, particularly
parks with intensive recreational uses or lighting that may
impact residential areas.
Open spaces are those areas that are protected from devel-
opment, so that the natural character and environment of the
Civic/Public
Parks
Open Space
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 37
landscape is preserved. Open space may also be used as a
buffer between conflicting land uses, as an edge to a com-
munity, to preserve views, as a mechanism to preserve a val-
ued natural resource, or to protect the public from a hazard-
ous situation. Floodplains, with their associated riparian
habitat and wildlife, steep slopes, ridges, and other land with
unique physical properties are also good candidates for open
space designation.
The overall Town plan (Figure 4.2) addresses land uses, ac-
cess, and circulation issues within the planning area bound-
ary. The plan is not intended to be a zoning document, but
rather a guideline for future land use decisions as they relate
to the function and image of Avon. The following text de-
scribes the plan.
The overall Town plan map encompasses all of the lands
within the Town’s designated planning area. While Avon is
willing to consider the annexation of all or a portion of any
of the surrounding P.U.D.s, it is felt that the existing zoning
and land use controls within these developments are ade-
quate with regard to the quality and character of their future
growth.
The western portion of the planning area is defined primarily
for public uses, including the proposed regional park facility
at Berry Creek Ranch, and the Eagle County School District
facilities at Miller Ranch.
The Wildridge and Mountain Star developments have been
designated on the plan to reflect residential uses, as well as
some public uses. The three parcels indicated on the map are
portions of U.S. Forest Service lands that have topography
suitable for some type of public use, such as parks or recrea-
tion. One of these parcels includes a prominent overlook
(Beaver Creek Point) which is well suited to preserving as
public open space.
The eastern portion of the planning area comprises two par-
cels of land known as the Stolport and the Nottingham
Ranch, and also includes two parcels of U.S. Forest Service
land. These lands are large enough to allow a variety of land
uses to occur given proper planning and design treatment,
and therefore have been designated as a major new growth
area. The general land uses proposed for this area are de-
scribed in the next section. Lands that are unsuitable for any
type of development due to steep slopes have been indicated
OVERALL TOWN
PLAN
Land Uses
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 38
as open space. The plan is general in nature; Actual delinea-
tion of open space areas will occur at times of annexation.
The pattern of existing land uses for the Town Core area is
illustrated in Figure 4.1, Existing Land Use Map. The Town
Core generally encompasses land which is bounded by U.S.
6 on the south and I-70/Metcalf Road on the north. The ex-
isting developed area west of Avon Road and the commer-
cial area east of Avon Road are largely built out, with only a
few key remaining undeveloped parcels. The major undevel-
oped lands within the Town Core area are located on the
Stolport property east of the current town limits, and along
Highway 6 and the Eagle River.
TOWN CORE LAND
USE PLAN
Existing Land Uses
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 39
Figure 4.1 Existing Land Uses
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 40
Figure 4.2 Overall Land Use Plan
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 41
Figure 4.3 Town Core Land Use Plan
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 42
The Town Core Land Use Plan (Figure 4.3) illustrates pro-
posed land uses within the core area. The core area includes
existing developed areas west of Avon Road, the developed
commercial areas east of Avon Road and residential areas
south of the railroad tracks, as well as the undeveloped lands
of the Stolport property as a future growth area for the Town.
The combination of the Town Core Land Use Plan and the
urban design recommendations contained in the next chapter
are critical to the establishment of a cohesive urban core for
the Town.
The Town Center encompasses the area west of Avon Road,
extending to West Beaver Creek Boulevard. The Town Cen-
ter incorporates a mix of residential, retail services, and of-
fice uses. Civic uses, including Municipal Offices, the Li-
brary, elementary school, and the Recreation Center, are ma-
jor components of the Town Center area.
This area will continue to be the most intensely developed
part of town, as a true urban environment with attractive
public gathering places. New development on vacant par-
cels, as well as redevelopment of existing uses in the Town
Center will include mixed-use buildings containing retail and
services on the ground floor, offices and/or residential above,
and structured parking and urban amenities such as plazas
and walkways. An overall pedestrian network will be devel-
oped for the Town Center, to create a truly walkable envi-
ronment.
The area east of Avon Road contains predominately retail
commercial uses, with a mix of other uses. Avon should en-
courage the continued development of an expanded commer-
cial area to serve the Town and surrounding region. This
area, shown on the land use plan as Mixed-Use Commercial,
will incorporate regional commercial, retail and services,
entertainment uses, and other uses such as lodging, housing,
and offices, in mixed-use buildings. In addition to develop-
ing new areas through expansion of the town boundaries,
redevelopment of existing buildings and sites should be em-
phasized. New development as well as redevelopment
should facilitate walking both within this area and linking to
the Town Center west of Avon Road.
Town Core Land Use
Plan
Town Center
Commercial Mixed-
Use
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 43
The large undeveloped parcels in the central and eastern por-
tions of the Stolport property are designated for development
as a new urban village. The entire area will need to be mas-
ter planned prior to any development occurring on the Stol-
port property. The Stolport property should include residen-
tial and a range of other land uses as a mixed-use, pedes-
trian-oriented development. The eastern end of the Stolport
property has potential for incorporating employment and
business park uses, retail, and other supporting uses in a
mixed-use development.
Development of these areas will require transportation im-
provements, including connections to Highway 6 to the
south, extension of Beaver Creek Boulevard from the west,
and a possible new interchange with Interstate 70 in the east-
ern portion of the Stolport property. The possibility of ex-
tending a roadway connection from Beaver Creek Place ad-
jacent to City Market through to the east to the Stolport
property should also be investigated.
Open space and trail linkages should be incorporated into
plans for the Stolport property, to provide for connections
between new development areas and existing parts of the
Town to the west and south.
The large undeveloped parcels adjacent to the Eagle River
north of Highway 6 are designated mixed use river corridor.
These lands have the potential to be developed for a combi-
nation of land uses, as long as the uses and physical design
of the site are sensitive to the natural riparian environment.
High priority should be placed on the incorporation of public
access to the river. Development plans should incorporate
screening and landscaping, to emphasize positive visual
quality. Consideration should be given to annexation of
these properties, as opportunities arise.
The areas along the north side of Highway 6 are intended to
contain uses that primarily support the Beaver Creek Resort
area. Uses include employee housing, maintenance yards,
visitor parking, and transportation facilities. Major transpor-
tation and parking facilities should be designed to provide
direct linkages and connections to the Town Core, to facili-
tate pedestrian circulation for visitors and employees.
Wherever possible, these facilities should incorporate other
activities such as retail, offices, and entertainment facilities,
to encourage pedestrian activity. Resort service uses should
Urban Village
Mixed-Use River Cor-
ridor
Resort Services
ATTACHMENT E
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be carefully sited and designed, to minimize impacts on the
Town’s transportation system, and shall be carefully
screened and landscaped.
A major rail line runs through the Town in an east-west di-
rection, which currently represents a significant barrier to
circulation and land use patterns. As part of a proposed
merger between the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific Rail-
roads, this rail line is proposed to be abandoned. A final de-
cision on the line abandonment is expected in late 1996 or
early 1997.
If the rail line abandonment occurs, new opportunities will
exist to balance and better distribute the Town’s circulation
patterns. These improvements include:
• Develop the rail corridor for multiple transportation uses,
including pedestrian and bicycle paths, and possible fu-
ture use by regional transit service such as light rail or
monorail.
• Provide for West Beaver Creek Boulevard to be at-grade
connection to U.S. 6, incorporating pedestrian and bicycle
access as well as vehicular access.
• Investigate the possibility of additional at-grade connec-
tions from Hurd Lane to the commercial district center,
and from Stonebridge Lane to the Stolport property, for
future development.
• Incorporate a grade-separated connection between U.S. 6
and the Stolport property.
More intense development of the Town will heighten the
role of the existing circulation and transportation system.
New opportunities for improved travel should be pursued to
balance and distribute the Town’s circulation patterns.
These improvements include:
• Incorporate bicycle and pedestrian ways for the conven-
ient and safe crossing of Avon Road, as well as circula-
tion throughout the Town.
• Work to develop additional rail crossings east and west of
town.
Rail Corridor
TRANSPORTATION/
CIRCULATION
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• Provide turn lanes on Metcalf Road for access to light in-
dustrial parcels.
• Assign speed limits to the residential roads in Wildridge
that respect the fact that no sidewalks exist along the
roads in these areas; vehicles and pedestrians must share
the same roadway.
• Investigate the possibility of constructing a bicycle lane
and providing for bus pullouts on Nottingham Road.
• Consider developing a trail system through open space
areas in Wildridge to provide alternatives to the roadways
for pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
• Explore the opportunity for a pedestrian bridge across the
railroad tracks to connect Nottingham Park and the Town
Center with a proposed Eagle River bicycle/pedestrian
trail.
• Consider extending Swift Gulch Road as a continuation of
the Nottingham Road frontage road system serving par-
cels north of I-70.
• Extend East Beaver Creek Boulevard to provide access to
future redevelopment east on the Stolport Property.
• Clarify circulation in the Town’s commercial area by de-
fining local access roads through existing parking areas.
• Hurd Lane has been constructed as a local access road
serving parcels along the north bank of the river. A new
bridge across the river, west of Avon Road, would pro-
vide looped access to the U.S. 6 arterial highway system.
• Provide bike lanes and walks along East and West Beaver
Creek Boulevards, Nottingham Road, and Avon Road to
connect with existing and potential railroad crossings and
with the Eagle River trail.
• Consider construction of modern roundabout intersections
along Avon Road, at I-70, Beaver Creek Boulevard,
Benchmark Road, and U.S. 6, with consideration to pe-
destrian crossings.
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Urban Design Plan
This section provides suggestions for the enhancement of the
physical design of the Town, which is fundamental to a posi-
tive image. The intent is to map a framework for the Town
to respond to continued pressures from regional changes,
growth, transportation needs, and influences from local re-
sort activities. The information provided here is complemen-
tary to the Avon Design Guidelines dated September 1992,
and the Recreation Master Plan dated February 11, 1992.
The locations of recommended urban design improvements
are illustrated on the Town Core Urban Design Plan, Figure
5-1. This section begins with a description of the design
themes for the Town, followed by an overview of proposed
urban design elements shown on the plan, general design
recommendations, and specific recommendations for each of
the Town’s 20 Subareas.
Design themes should be consistent with the dominant char-
acter of existing development, establish an attractive appear-
ance for visitors and residents, and yet be flexible enough to
allow affordable design solutions. Avon is perceived as a
contemporary mountain town, complementary to the natural
landscape. From a distance, the Town should appear as a
cohesive unit comprised of simple building forms, subdued
colors, and predominantly pitched rooflines. Surrounding
the buildings and along public ways, landscape plantings,
walks, public lighting, benches, and signage should create a
coherent and festive atmosphere. It is the combination of the
consistency of the architectural and landscape styles that will
create this unified image.
The architectural styles of the existing buildings vary
greatly. However, most of them can be described as contem-
porary, having in common pitched roofs, stepped facades,
recessed windows, balconies, and subtle colors (gray, cream,
tan and brown).
Building architecture should express a sense of permanence
and regional context through the tasteful use of indigenous
materials. Dominant building materials should be wood,
rock, stucco, synthetic shakes, and colored metal roofs. The
use of glass and highly reflective finishes should be prohib-
ited. Roof overhangs and balconies are encouraged. Roof
INTRODUCTION
DESIGN THEMES
Town Center Design
Theme
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 47
colors should be subdued tones that complement the archi-
tecture but blend into background colors (tan, green, browns,
blue or gray).
Buildings should be designed to maximize energy efficiency
by limiting windows and doors on the north, and taking ad-
vantage of sun exposure to the south. Building facades
should be stepped to avoid long straight walls, and entrances
should be recessed. All sides of buildings should receive
equal architectural treatment. Windows should be placed to
provide architectural interest. Large, uninterrupted glass ar-
eas should be avoided. At the pedestrian scale, buildings
should contain quality design details that are harmonious
with the overall building architecture. Rooftop equipment
and vents, as well as trash disposal and service areas should
be concealed with a treatment that is complementary to the
building architecture. Roofs and entries should also be de-
signed to accommodate heavy snowfall, safely shedding
snow and ice away from pedestrians and vehicles, and per-
mitting easy removal.
Landscaping should be considered an integral part of the de-
sign of all projects. Individual properties should be designed
to respect and enhance the design of streetscapes on public
rights-of-way. Appropriate shrubs and trees are those known
to be hardy, and which have a natural appearance within
Avon’s mountain valley location. Landscaping should also
be designed to incorporate snow storage where necessary.
To ensure that design themes are carried forward, the Town
should:
1. Continue to apply and refine design guidelines that ad-
dress architectural and landscape details that can be used
to evaluate development or redevelopment proposals
more specifically. Specific color and design palettes for
accent plantings, site furnishings, banners, signage, and
public lighting should be selected to create a coherent,
festive image throughout the Town.
2. Establish design standards for all areas of town, includ-
ing future annexation areas.
Design themes should be applied to residential developments
throughout the Town, including residential developments
outside the Town Core. Residential developments that are
adjacent to the Town Core should complement the design
Residential Design
Theme
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1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 48
themes and architectural features of the Town Core. Indige-
nous landscape materials should be used to buffer residential
developments from high traffic roadways and along the river
corridor as appropriate.
The following is a description of the elements shown on the
Town Core Urban Design Plan (Figure 5-1).
Primary streetscape improvements should be developed on
East and West Beaver Creek Boulevards adjacent to com-
mercial areas, and continue into future development areas
east of the Town. These streets are the most visible and
highly used roads in town, and are therefore critical to its
image. More detailed standards should be developed as part
of the Town’s design guidelines. Elements that should be
contained in streetscapes are:
curb and gutter
pedestrian walks, detached from back of curb (where
possible)
street lighting
street trees and landscaping
pedestrian-scale lighting along walks
residential-scale lighting in residential areas
site furnishings: benches, waste receptacles, etc.
decorative paving at pedestrian crossings
bicycle lanes
Secondary streetscape improvements should be developed on
West Beaver Creek Boulevard, Benchmark Road, Beaver
Creek Place, and Nottingham Road. These streets are used
mainly by local residents, and are the primary routes to
downtown or I-70 from residential neighborhoods. Notting-
ham Road and West Beaver Creek are also visible from I-70,
and should be designed to provide an attractive edge to de-
velopment.
Elements that should be contained in secondary streetscapes
are:
street lighting, compatible with types of uses and loca-
tions
street trees
PLAN ELEMENTS
Streetscape Develop-
ment
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bicycle lanes, as appropriate
Sidewalks
Providing for vehicular access and parking is an important
aspect of urban design and planning for future development
in Avon. Any planning of vehicular access and parking
must take into consideration the safe and convenient move-
ment of pedestrians from parking to building entrances. For
this reason, parking lots should be distinguishable from
roadways using defined points of access, landscaped edges,
defined pedestrian movement corridors, and appropriate
signage. Avoid perpendicular parking along main arterials
and secondary arterials wherever possible to alleviate ve-
hicular conflict and congestion. Structured parking, includ-
ing underground parking and effectively screened above-
ground parking garages, should be considered as a preferred
solution in the Town Core. Consideration shall be given to
requirements for snow storage and removal in all parking
facilities.
Primary intersections should be developed on Avon Road at
the I-70 access ramps, Beaver Creek Boulevard, and U.S.
Highway 6/24. These intersections are the busiest in town,
and will continue to require special attention. Elements that
should be contained in primary intersections are:
Primary streetscape elements.
Special paving, concrete or brick pavers on corners and
across streets.
Enhanced landscaping at corners: flowers, boulders,
shrubs, and trees.
Special features (such as an entry sign, water feature, or
unique planting arrangement) or sculpture.
Secondary intersections should be located on Avon Road at
Benchmark Road, West Beaver Creek Boulevard, and U.S.
6/24. These intersections are important for varying reasons.
Two mark the ends of Benchmark Road, which forms the
edge of the Town Center and is the access road to the mu-
nicipal center. The secondary intersection on U.S. 6/24 is
important because of the high traffic volume associated with
the highway. All roads that presently or in the future inter-
sect with U.S. 6/24 should be considered secondary intersec-
tions.
Parking
Primary Intersections
Secondary Intersec-
tions
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The intersections along Avon Road require crosswalk treat-
ments to establish pedestrian connections between the two
sides of the Town Center. This can be accomplished by re-
alignment of through lanes, turn lanes, and widening the me-
dian in Avon Road to provide a midway stopping point.
Elements that should be contained in a secondary intersec-
tion include primary or secondary streetscape treatments,
special paving, and scored concrete or brick pavers on the
corners.
Special landscape features or sculptures are recommended at
key viewpoints in town. The size of the symbols on the map
indicates the relative importance of the locations for these
improvements. Special features are concentrated along the
Pedestrian Mall on the west side of Avon Road. Features
could also be used to attract pedestrian attention to the rail
corridor, if the corridor is converted to pedestrian use. The
treatment of all special features should include special land-
scaping, interpretive signage, and may incorporate a water
feature.
Throughout the Town, artwork should convey a particular
meaning or purpose to the landscape or setting. It should
follow an easily identifiable theme for the surroundings, or
be part of a larger town or district-wide theme. To enhance
the public art system that is already in place, interpretation
techniques such as placards or engraving to articulate theme
or meaning can be incorporated. Develop policies for future
public art placement that contribute to an overall public art
program.
Public pedestrian spaces should be developed within the
Town center and core commercial district. These spaces are
intended to encourage pedestrians to explore commercial
services and to provide for informal socializing. Pedestrian
movements are separated from vehicular routes via Pedes-
trian Malls and plazas. Figure 5.2 provides a conceptual
study of pedestrian circulation within the Town Center. The
focus of the study is to show where pedestrian linkages are
incomplete and how the continued development of the
“mall” should occur.
In general, elements that should be included in public pedes-
trian spaces include special paving, planters and seating
walls, site furniture such as benches, waste receptacles, foun-
tains, and special landscaping. Other important considera-
Special Features or
Sculpture
Public Pedestrian
Space
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 51
tions include, pedestrian-scale lighting, banners, flags, or
other devices for seasonal color, directional signage, staging
areas for small outdoor performances, and children’s playing
areas.
A public recreational trail should be developed along the Ea-
gle River, in a manner that reflects varying physical condi-
tions experienced along the river corridor. The trail is
needed to provide access to the river, one of Avon’s nicest
features. The trail will ideally be part of the regional bike
trail system for travel to neighboring towns, and be devel-
oped in coordination with the Avon Recreation Master Plan
and the Eagle River Management Plan. Connections from
the Eagle River to Nottingham Park and the core area cross-
ing the railroad tracks are desirable. The actual location and
physical design of the trail will need to be determined as part
of a site-specific design process, and will depend upon such
factors as property ownership, topography, need for protec-
tion of sensitive natural areas, and other considerations.
Elements that should be contained along the public recrea-
tional trail include:
Paved bike/pedestrian path or soft surface pedestrian
trail, as appropriate.
Appropriate land area for a public right-of-way or access
easement.
Parks and pocket parks along the river corridor.
Naturalized landscaping with native plant materials.
Landscape buffers are used to block undesirable views or
portions of views at the edges of development, and to im-
prove the visual quality of roadway corridors and develop-
ment edges. They consist of plant materials, berming, or a
combination of both, and are adequately dense to give the
desired level of screening. Landscape buffers indicated on
the plan include buffers to screen the water treatment plant,
and along Highway 6 & 24 to enhance the visual quality of
the roadway and screen unsightly parking lots and staging
areas.
In addition, landscape buffers and view protection tech-
niques such as setbacks and clustering, should be utilized
along the I-70 corridor to retain views, maintain a natural,
rural character, and screen urban land uses from the inter-
state highway.
Public Recreational
Trail
Landscape Buffers
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 52
Landscape buffers should also be located adjacent to the rail-
road corridor. The landscape buffer should be informal
groupings of shrubs and trees that allow views across the
railroad while softening the edge of the embankments.
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Figure5.1
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Figure 5.2
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The following design recommendations apply to the Town of
Avon in general. Recommendations are provided for future
development evaluation, along with suggestions for im-
provements to existing conditions and practices. Open space
and recreation recommendations are also provided. These
recommendations are intended to complement and supple-
ment the recommendations provided in the Town of Avon
Design Guidelines, dated September 1992, and the Recrea-
tion Plan, dated February 11, 1992. These recommendations
are also intended as a framework for revising the Design
Guidelines. Specific recommendations for the subareas
within the Town are located in the following section of this
chapter.
Guidelines and policies should be established that will en-
sure that future development will be complementary to the
existing urban design themes already established in the
Town. The following are specific practices that should be
applied:
1. Prohibit use of boulders to line edges of roadways and/or
block access to specific areas. Concrete curb stops and
timbers should not be allowed. Curb and gutter construc-
tion along existing and new roads would help discourage
off-road travel.
2. Do not allow asphalt paving (parking lots) to go directly
up to building walls. Require a minimum standard sepa-
ration, either a sidewalk or landscape bed.
3. Discourage blank, windowless walls facing major roads,
public spaces, or other view-sensitive areas.
4. Roof colors should be subdued tones that complement
the architecture but blend into background colors (tan,
green, browns, gray, light blue); avoid white and other
bright colors.
5. Enforce specific parking, landscaping, and setback re-
quirements.
6. Preserve existing trees within the Town where possible.
The following are recommendations for general improve-
ments to the existing urban design practices of Avon, for the
future protection of Avon’s character and community image.
These improvements should also be integrated into future
development projects.
GENERAL DESIGN
RECOMMENDATIONS
Future Development
General Improve-
ments
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1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 56
1. Develop a unified municipal sign system for identifica-
tion, directional and regulatory signage, and for civic and
public uses.
2. Continue to integrate standards for public site furnish-
ings, such as benches, trash receptacles, light fixtures, bi-
cycle racks, and other similar elements.
3. Identify projects and pursue funding sources for the con-
tinued development of the pedestrian network throughout
the Town Core, including the mall connection between
Avon Road and the Recreation Center.
4. Pursue Avon Road improvements to accommodate pe-
destrian crossings.
5. Re-evaluate current policies regarding the development
of Wildridge to include pedestrian connections, circula-
tion, and public spaces. Promote community develop-
ment with the identification and improvement of parks,
trails, open space and better-defined urban design poli-
cies.
6. Amend the design guidelines to include neighborhood
character, form and design.
7. Establish roadway buffering criteria for Highway 6/24.
8. Except for general cleanup, trail construction and debris
removal, leave significant areas along the river undis-
turbed for wildlife habitat preservation.
This section addresses each subarea individually, and lists
recommended urban design improvements or standards that
relate specifically to that subarea. The specific recommen-
dations regarding building height, setbacks, and other site
development standards should be considered as general
guidelines, utilized in conjunction with site development
standards included in the Town’s zoning regulations.
The overriding goal of these recommended urban design im-
provements is to encourage development that is compatible
with its site and surroundings, and enhances the overall im-
age of the Town.
The interchange on I-70 at Avon Road is the main gateway
to the Town. A lighted gateway sign is suitably placed along
the west bound off ramp to Avon. However, the gateway
approach needs to be further developed to further enhance its
overall image.
TOWN SUBAREA
DESIGN
RECOMMENDATIONS
Subarea 1:
I-70 Town Gateway
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1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 57
The emphasis should be on the creation of a positive entry
experience that extends the character of the Town Center to
Avon’s front door. Careful consideration of the traffic prob-
lems that exist at this intersection should be a priority in traf-
fic planning.
• Develop the intersections at the on/off ramps on Avon
Road to include streetscape improvements, special land-
scape features.
• Add trees, shrubs, flowers, art, and boulders on the un-
derpass embankments and in the right-of-way near the
exit ramps along the interstate.
• Add shrubs to the interstate medians within the gateway
area, as appropriate.
• Implement traffic control strategies, including considera-
tion of roundabout intersections.
Avon Road is the most highly traveled street in town. It
provides access to the core commercial area, the Town Cen-
ter, I-70, U.S. 6/24, and Beaver Creek Resort. The portion of
Avon Road between I-70 and Highway 6/24 has attractively
landscaped medians and right-of-way, with decorative cor-
ners, furnishings, sidewalks and public artwork. However,
Avon Road in its current configuration is too highly traveled
for pedestrians to comfortably cross, regardless of crosswalk
light timing.
Design solutions should address a hierarchy of road intersec-
tions and entrances to commercial development to clarify the
priority of these roads, and avoid driver confusion.
• Consider improved provision for pedestrian crossings,
such as wider medians or other techniques.
• Consider installing colored paving at crossings to alert
motorists of pedestrian presence.
• Extend the Pedestrian Mall across Avon Road at Bench-
mark Road with special paving, banners, and ramps for
handicapped access.
• Consider modern roundabout intersections at Beaver
Creek Boulevard and Benchmark Road.
Recommendations
Subarea 2:
Avon Road Corridor
Recommendations
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The intersection of U.S. 6/24 and Avon Road is a major
gateway to the Town. It is also important because it is a ma-
jor access point to Beaver Creek. The intersection should be
designed as a whole to create a complete entry statement to
the Town.
• Develop the intersection of Avon Road and U.S. 6/24 as
a primary intersection, with particular consideration of a
roundabout design.
• Work with the property owner to include entry signage
on the northeast corner and special landscaping on all
corners.
• Extend primary streetscape elements along Avon Road.
Provide sidewalk connections into new development ar-
eas and between Avon and Beaver Creek.
Existing light industrial uses on Nottingham and Metcalf
Roads are intensively developed, with large buildings on
small sites; generally insufficient landscaping; and un-
screened parking, storage, and trash containers. This area
impacts the image of the entry to the Wildridge and Moun-
tain Star residential developments. The area’s high visibility
from I-70 makes it important to the Town’s image.
• Develop Nottingham Road as a secondary streetscape.
• Coordinate with CDOT to introduce trees on uphill
slopes in the I-70 right-of-way to partially screen build-
ings.
• Prohibit parking on roadways and rights-of-way.
• Encourage additional landscaping on existing developed
property to screen parking.
• Encourage new development that minimizes significant
regrading, and provides for proper on-site parking and
circulation.
• Require new development and encourage existing prop-
erty owners to add architectural or landscape screening
of storage areas, HVAC equipment, loading docks, and
trash containers.
Subarea 3:
U.S. Highway 6/24
Town Gateway
Recommendations
Subarea 4:
Metcalf Road Light
Industrial District
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
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• Extend sidewalk and bike lanes to connect with the town
south of I-70.
• Limit building heights to three stories.
Presently, the west residential district consists of the Aspens
Mobile Home Park. In recent years, improvements to land-
scape treatments, fences, and general clean up has resulted in
the area presenting itself as a vital, affordable neighborhood.
The area has the potential to be redeveloped over time as a
higher density, master-planned, affordable residential area.
This could be considered in the long-term future of Avon
when residential developments in the area reach capacity,
and alternative solutions for housing are being sought.
• Coordinate with CDOT to introduce low plantings along
the southern I-70 right-of-way to screen the mobile home
park while preserving views to downtown. The land-
scape screen will also buffer the highway from the resi-
dential uses and partially screen the light industrial uses
across the interstate.
• Encourage continued improvements to the visual quality
of the area.
• Limit building heights to three stories, and require devel-
opments to demonstrate preservation of views to the Town
Center through the strategic placement of open space or the
further limitation of building heights.
Much of the river residential district has been developed, but
future residential development that will occur along the river
beyond the boundaries shown on the Urban Design Plan
should be developed in accordance with the recommenda-
tions for this subarea. The major design influences are U.S.
6/24, the riparian environment along the Eagle River, and
public access to the river. The character of the river and its
associated natural habitat should be preserved by sensitive
site planning, architectural detailing, and appropriate set-
backs, color, and scale of structures.
• Encourage development to take into consideration the
objectives of the Eagle River Watershed Management
Plan.
Subarea 5:
West Residential Dis-
trict
Recommendations
Subarea 6:
River Residential Dis-
trict
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 60
• Within building setback areas in new development adja-
cent to the Eagle River, provide a public access ease-
ment, where appropriate, for public enjoyment of the
river and construction of a public recreational trail.
• Create opportunities to provide reasonable public access
to the river, and provide public parking and signage at
strategically located trailheads.
• Buildings should be oriented to capitalize upon the Eagle
River as an amenity. Parking areas, trash dumpsters, and
other uses which could potentially disrupt the quality of
the river environment should be located away from the
river and designed to have the least impact on the river
corridor. Set buildings back from the river to preserve its
natural character, and step building facades back away
from the river to avoid creating a “canyon effect.”
• Limit building height to three to four stories. The intent
is to establish a scale of development that is subordinate
to the Town Center and compatible with the river envi-
ronment. Buildings should be designed to step down in
height as they near the river and in response to the natu-
ral topography.
• Require new development and redevelopment of existing
buildings to be in conformance with the overall design
theme established for the Town.
• Where possible, buildings and parking areas should be
located to preserve and promote the health of existing
quality trees.
• Plant indigenous trees and shrubs to screen existing large
residential buildings along U.S. 6/24.
• Provide berms and landscaping between residences and
U.S. 6/24.
Nottingham Park is bordered to the west, north, and north-
east by existing high quality residential development. Provi-
sions for pedestrians and bicyclists along West Beaver Creek
Boulevard and adequate screening of parking areas would
help enhance the character of the area.
• Encourage existing development and require new devel-
opment to screen parking areas with plant materials.
Subarea 7: Notting-
ham Park Residential
District
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 61
• Require new development to be at least of the same qual-
ity and character as existing development.
Included in this subarea is the park, municipal office com-
plex, Fire Department, Library, community Recreation Cen-
ter, and the water treatment facility. The area functions as
the center for community activities. It should also encourage
pedestrian circulation between the municipal center, park
activities, Town Center, and adjacent residential uses.
Views and access into the park are important to Avon’s im-
age and identity.
• Extend the Pedestrian Mall to the park, and at the termi-
nus develop a plaza to function as the main park en-
trance.
• Enhance the pedestrian connections between the munici-
pal center and the park.
• Develop an overall landscape, circulation, and signage
plan to integrate the various functions into a whole mu-
nicipal activity center.
• Add trees and shrubs at strategic locations within the
park.
• Provide additional landscape screening around the main-
tenance yard west of the Town offices.
• Enhance Buck Creek from the park north along Bench-
mark Road. Meander its alignment, create drops with
boulders, and plant more trees, shrubs, and wildflowers
to produce a natural effect. Provide an informal pedes-
trian path as part of the streetscape improvements.
• Enhance screen planting around the water treatment fa-
cility.
The majority of the land within this district is undeveloped.
The Town Core Land Use Plan indicates mixed development
for this area, meaning that potential exists for many different
uses to be located here. The critical design issues that any
development should address are the visibility from and ac-
cess to U.S. 6/24, the protection and enhancement of the ri-
parian environment along the Eagle River, and public access
along the river. All uses within this district should be devel-
oped to create an attractive appearance from U.S. 6/24, with
Subarea 8: Notting-
ham Park Municipal
Center
Recommendations
Subarea 9: Riverfront
District
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 62
landscaped setbacks and screened parking areas. The char-
acter of the river and its associated natural habitat should be
preserved by sensitive site planning, architectural detailing,
appropriate setbacks, colors and scale of structures, as de-
scribed in the following recommendations.
• Within building setback areas of commercial and multi-
family residential development and other large parcels
adjacent to the Eagle River, work with property owners
to provide an access easement for public enjoyment of
the river and construction of a public recreational trail.
• Require screening or buffering of intensive uses to en-
sure a quality river environment and pleasant views from
U.S. 6/24.
• Buildings should be oriented to capitalize upon the Eagle
River as an amenity. Parking areas, trash dumpsters,
loading or service areas, and other uses which could po-
tentially disrupt the quality of the river environment
should be located away from the river and screened to
have the least impact on the river corridor. Set buildings
back from the river to preserve its natural character.
• Limit building heights to three to four stories. The intent
is to establish a scale of development that is subordinate
to the Town Center and compatible with the river envi-
ronment.
• Buildings should be designed to step down in height as
they near the river in response to the natural topography.
• Require new development and redevelopment of existing
buildings to be in conformance with the overall design
themes established for the Town.
• Where possible, buildings and parking areas should be
located to preserve and promote the health of existing
quality trees.
• Complete sidewalks along Hurd Lane.
This area is characterized by steep terrain, flat areas pres-
ently used for parking, and high visibility from U.S. 6/24.
The base of Beaver Creek Resort is an area where first im-
pressions of the Town are formed. Access from U.S. 6/24 is
limited, so well planned internal circulation is essential.
Recommendations
Subarea 10:
U.S. Highway 6/24
South District
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 63
• Encourage new development and redevelopment of exist-
ing buildings to be in conformance with the overall de-
sign theme established for the Town.
• Limit building heights to allow the Town Center to re-
main as the focal point of the Town.
• Minimize cut areas of slopes and preserve areas of steep
slopes. When necessary, retaining walls should be con-
structed of high quality materials that complement the
building’s architecture. The buildings themselves may
be and are encouraged to be built into the hillsides to re-
duce their dominance.
• Require screen plantings of parking areas and other ac-
cessory uses.
This district is characterized by limited developable area due
to steep slopes to the north, frontage on Nottingham Road,
which is classified as a commercial collector road, and high
exposure to I-70. Existing residential development is typi-
cally multi-family buildings with tasteful architecture.
• Encourage additional informal landscaping of existing
properties to soften the visual impact of the large struc-
tures.
• Re-seed exposed slopes with native grasses and wild-
flowers.
• Require new development to provide a landscape buffer
adjacent to Nottingham Road and I-70.
• Improve opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle circula-
tion.
This area’s proximity to the I-70/Avon Road Interchange
establishes its importance to the Town’s identity. Develop-
ment that occurs here should reflect the standards in the
Town Center, but should not compete with downtown in
terms of size of buildings or intensity of development.
• Establish design standards to ensure that all sides of
buildings visible from I-70 have attractive elevations.
• Limit access points on Nottingham Road to simplify traf-
fic movements.
Recommendations
Subarea 11: Notting-
ham Road Residential
District
Recommendations
Subarea 12: Notting-
ham Road Commer-
cial District
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 64
• Require landscape setbacks and internal landscaping of
parking lots.
• Screen all equipment and storage areas from view.
• Limit building heights to three to four stories.
The Town Center is the urban core of the Town. It provides
a viable mix of land uses including retail, office, residential,
government services, civic facilities, and parks. Buildings
should incorporate a vertical mix of uses. New development
on remaining vacant parcels and redevelopment of existing
structures are essential to completing the urban form in-
tended for the Town Center.
• Enforce sign, architectural, and landscape guidelines es-
tablished specifically for the Town Center.
• Further develop the public Pedestrian Mall with connec-
tions to Avon Road, the Recreation Center, and to West
Beaver Creek Boulevard (see description of public pe-
destrian space in the preceding sections).
• Site buildings to create various sizes of spaces along the
Pedestrian Mall. Avoid long stretches of straight, narrow
spaces.
• Place emphasis on creating inviting storefronts and plaza
areas for public interaction. Buildings should be closely
spaced and range between four and eight stories.
• Step back building floors from the Pedestrian Mall and
adjacent roads to reduce building scale.
• Design the first floor of buildings with canopies, over-
hangs, or sloped roofs. Provide architectural detailing
for interest, particularly at ground level.
• Extend mall paving into private entries to provide conti-
nuity.
• Prohibit drive-thru facilities.
• Require development of underground and structured
parking.
Subarea 13:
Town Center
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 65
• Provide well-lighted, pleasant pedestrian access from
parking structures to the Pedestrian Mall and buildings.
• Conceal utility boxes, trash dumpsters, and service areas.
• Encourage retail and restaurant uses on ground levels,
with offices, lodging, or residential above.
This district is characterized by existing one to three story
commercial development that is oriented primarily to shop-
pers who arrive by automobile. The district serves as a re-
gional service center for the daily and long-term needs of
permanent and seasonal residents of the surrounding residen-
tial neighborhoods. It is important to establish linkages to
adjacent undeveloped parcels to the east of the area to ensure
that appropriate transitions are made as development occurs.
• Enforce sign, architectural, and landscape guidelines
specifically for the commercial core.
• Require new development and encourage existing devel-
opment to incorporate sloped roofs, sheltered entrances,
pedestrian connections to existing development, and
equal architectural treatment to all exposed faces. Colors
should be muted, with bright colors limited to ground
level and used sparingly in association with signage or
architectural accents.
• Develop streetscape improvements on East Beaver Creek
Boulevard and Beaver Creek Place.
• Minimize access points on East Beaver Creek Boulevard
and Avon Road to simplify circulation. Develop these
access points as shopping area entrances with special
landscaping and pedestrian walks.
• Within parking lots, define main circulation routes with
landscaped islands.
• Screen loading docks and service areas, and generally
separate truck and passenger vehicle traffic. Coordinate
the location of service and loading areas between busi-
nesses to minimize the land area devoted to those activi-
ties.
• Generally limit building heights to three to four stories.
Subarea 14:
Commercial District
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 66
Swift Gulch is presently undeveloped, located between gen-
erally south-facing slopes. Access to development will be
off Swift Gulch Road, which should eventually become a
collector that connects to mixed-use parcels farther east.
• Develop the area as a master-planned development to
ensure that (1) access points from Swift Gulch Road are
minimized; (2) landscape buffering along the road is in-
stalled with the first phases of development; (3) an ade-
quate, internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation sys-
tem is provided; (4) and steep slopes are protected from
development.
• Limit building heights to three stories. Building materi-
als and colors should be neutral to blend in with the hill-
sides. Accessory uses should be adequately screened
with berms and landscaping.
This area is characterized by the absence of development,
good visibility from I-70, gentle topography, and proximity
to the commercial core. The Town Core Land Use Plan in-
dicates mixed commercial uses adjacent to the existing
commercial development.
• Develop East Beaver Creek Boulevard (the major access
road through future development) as a primary street-
scape adjacent to the designated commercial land use,
and as a secondary streetscape along the remainder of its
length to the east.
• Coordinate the service access of new development adja-
cent to the core commercial area with existing service
drives.
• Develop the commercial area as an extension of subarea
14.
• Pedestrian plans and transit plans should be used to cre-
ate a prominent civic component to commercial areas.
• Develop the area as a master-planned development. In-
corporate berming and landscape screening along East
Beaver Creek Boulevard as part of an overall landscape
concept. Minimize vehicular access points and coordi-
nate secondary circulation routes and service access be-
tween developments.
Subarea 15:
Swift Gulch
Recommendations
Subarea 16: Mixed-
Use Commercial Dis-
trict
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 67
• Encourage residential development on upper floors of
mixed-use buildings.
The railroad corridor should be visually integrated into the
Town. It should be considered a transportation corridor that
is an integral component of Avon’s overall structure and
character.
• Introduce informal buffer plantings of trees and shrubs
on both sides of the right-of-way to soften railroad em-
bankments, while still allowing visibility beyond the
tracks.
• Utilize “transparent” fencing to allow views beyond the
tracks.
This area consists of a residential subdivision containing
varying densities, located on the sunny, south-facing slopes
north of the main valley floor. The character of the devel-
oped landscape should reflect the area’s dry climate and
typically steep terrain through the use of low water-requiring
plant materials. Due to the limited amount of existing trees
and shrubs and the open character of the property, special
care should be taken to ensure that all structures are com-
patible with one another and in harmony with the natural sur-
roundings.
• Adopt residential design standards for Wildridge that in-
tegrate design themes to achieve a more unified overall
appearance.
• Construct bicycle lanes along Metcalf and Wildridge
Roads.
• Consider a trail system through open space areas in Wil-
dridge to provide alternatives to the roadways for pedes-
trian circulation.
• Preserve and enhance the existing open space trails and
explore the possibility of developing additional parcels
into pocket parks.
• Acquire and maintain as public open space the U.S. For-
est Service-owned parcel adjacent to Wildridge that in-
cludes Beaver Creek Point.
• Continue to develop the roadways as rural-type roads
without curb and gutter, roadway lighting, or sidewalks.
Subarea 17:
Railroad Corridor
Recommendations
Subarea 18: Wil-
dridge
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 68
• Improve the intersection of Metcalf and Nottingham
Roads, and implement the other recommendations for
Subarea 4 to enhance the entry to Wildridge.
This area is a P.U.D. established in 1992, of large-lot, single-
family homes, located east of Wildridge on the south-facing
slopes north of the main valley floor. This covenant-
controlled, gated community has its own design review
committee. No further recommendations are made herein.
The I-70 north district is entirely undeveloped at this time. It
consists of south facing steep mountain slopes with pockets
of developable parcels throughout. The area at the base of
the valley along I-70 is of particular interest, providing the
largest area for potential future development. There is poten-
tial for a future interchange in this area. If this area is devel-
oped, attention should be given to I-70 corridor treatments,
visual quality, and gateway treatments.
The character of the developed landscape should reflect the
area’s dry climate and typically steep terrain through the use
of low water-requiring plant materials. Due to the limited
amount of existing trees and shrubs and the open character of
the property, special care should be taken to ensure that all
structures are compatible with one another and in harmony
with the natural surroundings.
• Amend the existing Architectural and Landscape Design
Guidelines for future residential developments to include
trail head improvements, pedestrian trails, building clus-
tering, and community amenities.
• Protect the ridgelines from development.
• The Town and landowners should work together to de-
velop covenants that relate to the Town’s goals.
• Preserve and enhance open space and trails, incorporate
them into future development plans, and explore the pos-
sibility of developing additional parcels into pocket
parks.
• Continue to develop the roadways as rural-type roads
without curb and gutter, roadway lighting, or sidewalks.
• Provide detailed guidelines and requirements for design
considerations for a possible I-70 interchange.
Subarea 18a: Moun-
tain Star
Subarea 19: I-70
North District
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 69
The Stolport East District is currently undeveloped, but pre-
sents potential opportunities for future development. The
landscape is a gently sloping open meadow with steeper
slopes along I-70. A ditch exists that should be enhanced
and integrated into future development. Uses for this area
should be consistent with the overall design themes of the
Town, and should relate to I-70 and Highway 6/24 access
points.
• Establish guidelines specific to new development.
• Maintain open space connections throughout the prop-
erty.
• Maintain wide buffers along I-70 to establish a positive
visual approach to the Avon gateways, and incorporate
setbacks and landscaping to maintain the open character
along I-70.
Subarea 20: Stolport
East District
Recommendations
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 70
Implementation
The Comprehensive Plan provides a framework for how
Avon should continue to grow and develop in the coming
years. The plan has developed out of the vision that the citi-
zens and their elected representatives hold for the future of
Avon. For the plan to be successful, its implementation must
be a coordinated effort on the part of both the public and pri-
vate sectors.
A number of specific implementation measures and actions
should be taken immediately upon adoption of the plan up-
date; others will be longer-term priorities and will take sev-
eral years to complete.
The Town’s existing zoning and subdivision regulations
should be reviewed and revised to ensure consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan. Specific areas of focus should in-
clude a review of permitted uses and a review of the area and
bulk standards contained in the zoning and subdivision regu-
lations.
Several key parcels of land should be considered for annexa-
tion due to their importance to Avon’s image, design, and
opportunities for future growth. These parcels include Avon
Station, Nottingham Ranch, and the Stolport property. Con-
sideration should also be given to the potential for annexa-
tion of lands located along Highway 6 and the Eagle River.
The recommendations contained in the urban design element
of this plan should be ranked in order of priority, and a fund-
ing strategy developed to design and construct these im-
provements. Improvements should be included in the Town’s
Capital Improvement Program.
Existing design guidelines for development within the Town
should be reviewed and updated to incorporate the concepts
and recommendations contained in the urban design section
of this report. Include consideration of pedestrian connec-
tions, public spaces, parks, trails and open space, and better-
defined urban design policies.
Establish a community-based rail-trail advocacy team to es-
tablish active support, pursue available funding opportuni-
RECOMMENDATIONS
Analysis and Updat-
ing of Land Use Regu-
lations
Annexation of Key
Parcels of Land
Public Urban Design
Improvements
Private Urban Design
Improvements
Rail Corridor Initia-
tive
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 71
ties, and coordinate with private, regional, and statewide
agencies currently in various phases of planning for the ex-
isting rail corridor.
Review the plan to determine if it needs to be updated. Iden-
tify and prioritize projects to include a regional trail system
plan, bicycle connections between the Town Core and adja-
cent developments, and recreational amenities.
Establish a unified signage program for the civic and public
spaces in the Town Core area to create pedestrian linkages
between the various civic uses, including the Library, Rec-
reation Center, Post Office, Municipal Offices, and Pedes-
trian Mall.
Identify projects and pursue funding sources for the contin-
ued development of the pedestrian network throughout the
Town Core.
Establish design standards for the I-70 corridor to retain sig-
nificant views of the Town, and maintain an open, rural ap-
pearance.
The Avon Comprehensive Plan is a policy document used to
guide land use decisions within the town and surrounding
region. The plan was prepared and adopted when certain
information was available, certain economic forces were pre-
sent, and certain public attitudes prevalent. For the plan to
function over time as an effective guideline, it must respond
to changes in economic forces, public attitudes, and devel-
opment technologies. Therefore, an amendment procedure is
necessary to keep the plan current and responsive to chang-
ing conditions.
Two types of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are
possible:
The Community Development Department may make rec-
ommendations for plan amendments to the Planning Com-
mission, and should be responsible for updating the plan at
least every three to five years. This update should include a
thorough re-evaluation of the entire plan and if changes are
recommended, they should be forwarded to the Planning
Commission in the form of a recommendation from the
Town staff. The Planning Commission should then review
the recommended amendments in a public hearing and make
recommendations to the Town Council. The Town Council
Recreation Plan Im-
plementation
Town Core Area
Signage Program
Town Core Area Pe-
destrian Improve-
ments
I-70 Corridor Design
Standards
AMENDMENT
PROCEDURE
Community Devel-
opment Department
Amendments
ATTACHMENT E
1996 Avon Comprehensive Plan Page 72
will then conduct a pubic hearing to review proposed
amendments. At least 15 days prior to any public hearing
regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan,
notification of the time and place of the hearing shall be pub-
lished in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. If
approved, the amendment shall become a part of the plan,
and the plan revised to include the change or changes.
An application to amend the plan may also be made by a reg-
istered voter, property owner, or a property owner’s author-
ized representative. Applications for plan amendments may
be made at any time with the Community Development De-
partment, and the public hearing process shall follow the
process outlined above.
The following criteria shall be used by the Planning Com-
mission and Town Council when considering a Comprehen-
sive Plan amendment proposal. The proposed amendment
proposal shall:
• Include a justification for the proposed change.
• Be in conformance with the goals and objectives of the
plan.
• Be compatible with existing and planned surrounding
land uses.
• Not result in excessive detrimental impacts to Avon’s
existing or planned infrastructure systems.
Private Sector
Amendments
AMENDMENT
CRITERIA
ATTACHMENT E
970-390-2014 ewilson@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Council Members
FROM: Eva Wilson, Engineering Director, and Michaela Szilagyi,
Assistant Town Attorney
RE: Ordinance 26-03, Second and Final Reading of the Avon Municipal Code 8.22
“Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works”
DATE: January 20, 2026
SUMMARY: This report presents Ordinance 26-03 (Attachment A) to Town Council for the 2nd and final
reading. The first reading was adopted on January 13, 2026, unanimously and without changes. Ordinance
26-03 prohibits the use of graywater and the installation of graywater treatment works within the Town of
Avon, and is necessary to ensure local control and protect public health and safety in response to recent
changes in state law.
BACKGROUND: House Bill 24-1362, effective January 1, 2026, authorizes graywater use statewide unless a
municipality adopts an ordinance opting out. Previously, municipalities had to opt in to allow graywater use .
The new law reverses that approach. If Avon does not adopt an ordinance, state regulations will
automatically apply, and any person may install graywater treatment systems in new construction without
Town oversight. This creates significant uncertainty because the State has not provided details on how it will
regulate graywater systems under the new law.
• What is Graywater? Graywater is wastewater collected from bathroom and laundry sinks, bathtubs,
showers, and washing machines (excludes water from toilets, urinals, kitchen sinks, dishwashers,
and utility sinks). Treated graywater may be reused for irrigation, toilet flushing, washing, and
cooling, as defined by Regulation 86 of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission.
• Graywater Treatment Works. These are systems installed within a building or facility to collect and
treat graywater to an approved standard for authorized reuse.
• Health and Environmental Risks. Graywater can contain bacteria, pathogens, and chemicals that
pose health risks if improperly handled. Mismanagement can lead to contamination of natural water
sources. For example, untreated graywater used for irrigation could pollute nearby streams or rivers.
The State Water Quality Control Commission sets standards for graywater use, but the new law does not
specify how the State will enforce compliance. Municipalities that do not opt out face unknown regulatory
obligations starting January 1, 2026.
Adopting Ordinance 26-03 will maintain local control, prevent unregulated installations, and allow time for the
Town to evaluate future needs and develop a comprehensive regulatory framework if desired.
LEGAL REVIEW: The Town Attorney’s Office has prepared Ordinance 26-03 for Council Consideration.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The adoption of Ordinance 26-03 has no fiscal impact at this time.
RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the second and final reading of Ordinance 26-03,
Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works.
PROPOSED MOTION: “I move to approve Ordinance 26-03, Enacting Avon Municipal Code Chapter 8.22
Graywater And Graywater Treatment Works.”
Thank you, Eva
ATTACHMENT A: Proposed Ordinance 26-03, Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works
Ord 26-03 Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works
January 13, 2026
Page 1 of 4
ORDINANCE 26-03
ENACTING AVON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.22 GRAYWATER AND
GRAYWATER TREATMENT WORKS
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §31-15-103 and §31-15-104, and pursuant to the home rule
powers of the Town of Avon (“Avon”), the Town Council (“Council”) has the power to make
and publish ordinances necessary and proper to provide for the safety, preserve the health,
promote the prosperity, and improve the morals, order, comfort, and convenience of its
inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such authority, Avon has previously adopted Title 8 of the Avon
Municipal Code (“AMC”), which governs “Health and Safety” within Avon; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, House Bill 13-1044 authorized the use of graywater systems in
municipalities only when authorized locally by ordinance, but pursuant to House Bill 24-1362,
effective January 1, 2026, the collection, treatment, and use of graywater is authorized except
where prohibited locally; and
WHEREAS, “graywater” is the portion of wastewater collected from bathroom and laundry
room sinks, bathtubs, showers, and laundry machines (but excluding wastewater from toilets,
urinals, kitchen sinks, dishwashers, or nonlaundry utility sinks) in residential, commercial or
industrial buildings or institutional facilities before treatment or combination with other
wastewater to be put to beneficial uses, as defined by Regulation 86 of the Colorado Water
Quality Control Commission, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (5 CCR
1002-86, June 30, 2015); and
WHEREAS, Avon does not currently have regulations to govern the use of graywater; and
WHEREAS, Council finds that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the
Town and its residents to adopt a new Chapter 8.22 in Title 8 of the Avon Municipal Code titled
Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works to establish local regulation prohibiting the use of
graywater and the installation of graywater treatment works; and
WHEREAS, approval of this Ordinance on first reading is intended only to confirm that Council
desires to comply with the requirement of Section 6.5(d) of the Avon Home Rule Charter by
setting a public hearing in order to provide the public an opportunity to present testimony and
evidence and that approval of this Ordinance on first reading does not constitute a representation
that the Council, or any member of Council, has determined to take final action on this
Ordinance prior to concluding the public hearing on second reading.
ATTACHMENT A
Ord 26-03 Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works
January 13, 2026
Page 2 of 4
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, COLORADO the following:
Section 1. Recitals Incorporated. The above and foregoing recitals are incorporated herein
by reference and adopted as findings and determinations of Council.
Section 2. Enacting Chapter 8.22 titled Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works to read
in its entirety as follows:
“Chapter 8.22 Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works
Section 8.22.010 – Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, the following
words, terms, and phrases shall have the following meanings:
Graywater means the portion of wastewater collected from bathroom and laundry sinks,
bathtubs, showers, and laundry machines for beneficial reuse. It excludes water from
toilets, urinals, kitchen sinks, dishwashers, and non-laundry utility sinks.
Graywater treatment works means the systems installed to collect graywater from a
building or facility that then treat, neutralize, or stabilize the graywater within the same
building or facility to the level approved for authorized use of the graywater.
Section 8.22.020 – Graywater use and installation of graywater treatment
works prohibited.
No person shall collect or use graywater. No person shall install graywater
treatment works in buildings, including but not limited to residential buildings,
commercial buildings, or facilities.”
Section 3. Notice to CDPHE. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-15-601(1)(m)(I)(B), the Town
Manager, or the Town Manager’s designee, shall provide notice of this Ordinance to the Division
of Administration within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Section 4. Prohibition. Except for any systems permitted before the effective date of this
ordinance, the installation of graywater treatment works and the use of graywater are prohibited
within the Town.
Section 5. Repealer. All ordinances and resolutions or portions thereof inconsistent or
conflicting with this ordinance or any portion hereof, are hereby repealed to the extent of such
inconsistency.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance, or the application of such
provision to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall
not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without
the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared
to be severable. The Town Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and
each provision thereof, even though any one of the provisions might be declared unconstitutional
Ord 26-03 Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works
January 13, 2026
Page 3 of 4
or invalid. As used in this Section, the term “provision” means and includes any part, division,
subdivision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase; the term “application” means and
includes an application of an ordinance or any part thereof, whether considered or construed
alone or together with another ordinance or ordinances, or part thereof, of the Town.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after the date of final
passage in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Avon Home Rule Charter.
Section 8. Safety Clause. Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Ordinance
is promulgated under the general police power of the Town of Avon, that it is promulgated for
the health, safety and welfare of the public, and that this Ordinance is necessary for the
preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
Council further determines that the Ordinance bears a rational relation to the proper legislative
object sought to be obtained.
Section 9. No Existing Violation Affected. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed
to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, liability or right or
affect any audit, suit, or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability
incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing which may have been incurred or
obtained under any ordinance or provision hereby repealed or amended by this Ordinance. Any
such ordinance or provision thereof so amended, repealed, or superseded by this Ordinance shall
be treated and held as remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proper actions,
suits, proceedings and prosecutions, for the enforcement of such penalty, liability, or right, and
for the purpose of sustaining any judgment, decree or order which can or may be rendered,
entered, or made in such actions, suits or proceedings, or prosecutions imposing, inflicting, or
declaring such penalty or liability or enforcing such right, and shall be treated and held as
remaining in force for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings, actions, hearings, and
appeals pending before any court or administrative tribunal.
Section 10. Codification of Amendments. The codifier of the Town’s Municipal Code,
Colorado Code Publishing, is hereby authorized to make such numerical and formatting changes
as may be necessary to incorporate the provisions of this Ordinance within the Avon Municipal
Code. The Town Clerk is authorized to correct, or approve the correction by the codifier, of any
typographical error in the enacted regulations, provided that such correction shall not
substantively change any provision of the regulations adopted in this Ordinance. Such
corrections may include spelling, reference, citation, enumeration, and grammatical errors.
Section 11. Publication by Posting. The Town Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance in
accordance with Chapter 1.16 of the Avon Municipal Code.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
Ord 26-03 Graywater and Graywater Treatment Works
January 13, 2026
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED ON FIRST READING AND REFERRED TO PUBLIC
HEARING by the Avon Town Council on January 13, 2026 and setting such public hearing for
January 27, 2026 at the Council Chambers of the Avon Municipal Building, located at One
Hundred Mikaela Way, Avon, Colorado.
BY: ATTEST:
____________________________ ___________________________________
Tamra N. Underwood, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
ADOPTED ON SECOND AND FINAL READING by the Avon Town Council on January
27, 2026.
BY: ATTEST:
____________________________ ___________________________________
Tamra N. Underwood, Mayor Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
Nina P. Williams, Town Attorney
CASE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026
IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL
CASE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES, 08 JANUARY 2026 PAGE 1 | 5
1. ROLL CALL
CASE Committee: Committee Vice Chair Pedro Campos, Committee Members Chuq Yang, Kristen Dudding, Ian
Grask, Amy Lewis, Thomas Walsh, and Town Councilor Ruth Stanley
Virtual: Committee Chair Justin Chesney, Committee Member Kerri Thelen
Absent: Town Councilor Lindsay Hardy, Committee Member Alejandro Cerda
Staff: Town Manager Eric Heil, Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey, Senior Special Events Coordinator Chelsea
Van Winkle, Special Events Coordinator Emily Dennis, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Recreation Director
Michael Labagh
Public: Russell Frederickson, Patti Dixon, Chris Sena
Thomas Walsh joined at 12:31 p.m.
Chris Sena joined at 1:17 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m.
Chief Cultural Officer (“CCO”) Dempsey reminded the group about the upcoming Fireworks in Avon event on Saturday,
January 17 and invited committee members to join us at Harry A. Nottingham Park for the festivities.
2. MINUTES
Committee Member Thomas Walsh motioned to approve the meeting minutes from November 20, 2025. It was seconded by
Committee Member Ian Grask, and it passed unanimously.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
2. LOT B: THE SUMMIT PUBLIC AMENITIES
Town Councilor Stanley recused herself from the Lot B conversation.
Town Manager Heil provided an overview of the Lot B planning process, noting that it must proceed through a public
planning process and is subject to a quasi-judicial review. Avon has been working with a developer on potential ground-floor
commercial space that could serve as a multi-use community and commercial area, supporting increased activations along
the pedestrian mall. Council has requested recommendations and a shared vision for the space from the Cultural, Arts, and
Special Events (“CASE”) Committee and the Downtown Development Authority (“DDA”). He also explained the purpose of
the Confluence Metro District and its role in the development of Lot B.
CCO Dempsey reviewed the Art Guild at Avon information, noting that the organization has grown exponentially since they
moved to Avon. The Town has continued to help build capacity with the Art Guild.
The Committee commented / inquired:
A. For this development, what type of property will it be? Where will the parking be? Do we have enough restaurants?
That’s a lot of units and more people. I think it’s a great idea. I love the coffee shop and flexibility of the space. It’s
smart to put the windows along the walkway.
B. Kudos to the developer. It’s hard to find someone who is open to engaging in a public-private partnership. The
Town has been trying to activate this mall for a long time. This is a great opportunity, it’s south facing. The number
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one thing for public spaces in climates like ours is to be south facing and sunny. You can see this if you walk
around resort communities. It’s a great opportunity to have outdoor space that relates to indoor space that activates
the mall. In the context of the town, it’s at our north/south, east/west crossroads and connects to other amenities
throughout town. It seems it’s in the right place where all this other activity is already happening. It won’t stretch out
town staff and consolidates uses. I’ve dreamt about this mall for a long time but there’s not a lot of dwell space so
hopefully this creates that. Hopefully it also spins off Bob’s Place. We’ve reserved space for the patio that’s there.
I’m very excited and we’ve worked hard on this and I’m glad CASE has a voice in it.
C. I think it’s a great idea, we need something here to activate this space. I would like to note that it says in our packet
that the “community workshop and patio would be owned by the Town and maintained by the Town.” So, I support
this idea I just will give my support in the understanding that those areas will be open to other organizations and not
monopolized by a single organization as well as what those terms will be because maybe there are future
organizations will want to use it. Will that place be able to be hired privately? Those things would gain more of my
enthusiasm.
D. Do we have an idea of what the highest possible ceiling could be in that space? There’s a restaurant in Vail called
Barrio Social that has an open space, and they put sound dampeners on the ceiling, so the space doesn’t get
overwhelming if there’s a lot of conversation. I really like the community space. I think the glass sides and the
aesthetic of it are very appealing. It encourages local performing organizations to utilize it. It’s challenging to have a
music performance in a basement so having a lot of light in there is great. The ceiling height is also important to
create the open aesthetics and accommodate the acoustics.
E. What is the possibility of having it be more of a three-season building and opening into the patio during the
summer?
F. I was also curious about the coffee shop. Is there going to be any sort of deed restriction for the commercial space?
Are we going to reserve it for local Eagle County ownership? If the town is not going to go that route, I would like to
see it owned and operated by local people. That can be accomplished in partnerships with the Northwest Council of
Governments and the West Loan Fund to put money in the hands of local people who are interested in the
entrepreneurial pursuit. Town of Vail just had that little area in the Vail Transit Center where they put the coffee
shop, and it had over 25 applicants. The desire for people to start and own a business locally is there. I think that
would be the second alternative. I would hate it to turn into a large conglomerate. I’m very excited about the space
and the possibilities.
G. The space looks good; it’ll be a great addition to the pedestrian mall. If the Art Guild moves over there, are we
looking at a long-term lease?
H. Do we have any benchmarks or measures of success for the space? If it sits empty for 8 months of the year, do we
revisit everything?
I. Is the plan to have the coffee shop always be a coffee shop or turn it into something else? What about traffic and
parking? If we are putting in a parking garage for 164 units, there is going to be a detrimental impact to traffic on
West Beaver Creek Boulevard.
J. At a high level, it’s a great idea and a fantastic location. There is a huge need in Avon for a great patio. It’ll be
helpful to have when I’m working across the street and wanting to get a coffee at midday. It’ll bring more people and
tax dollars into town. Housing is a huge need as well, so at this level it’s an awesome idea.
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K. I like Jena’s comment about parking. Avon is workable and walkable. I think underground parking is nicer for the
tenants. It’s a great layout. The only piece it’s missing is a slop sink. If it’s going to be a makerspace, there needs to
be a run for sinks or a kitchen run for events and parties. Do the bathrooms have to take up so much space?
L. I love that we’re looking to include a community art space for the town as we are no longer able to move forward
with the previous discussion on the firehouse. I think it’s great to have the building oriented towards the walking
path as my concern with the revitalization is how little retail, shops, and restaurants have entrances down the mall.
M. I love the idea of a garage door or a sliding door to extend the space outwards. We could look at renting the space
for weddings and things of that nature. It would easily transition and that is a big market we could capitalize on.
N. Are there any residential units on top of the space?
O. In the broader scope of the building, are there places for murals? Does anyone know how many chairs you could fit
in the 1,400 square foot space? Is there a consideration of the greenhouse effect, would it get hot?
Town Manager Heil explained that the developer is proposing 164 apartment units with underground parking and
approximately 12-foot ceilings. Features like sliding glass walls are possible but design details are still preliminary. Avon
would pay for the space and may sublease all or portions of it, which is considered a non-traditional approach, but Avon
does it well. A coffee shop concept is being considered to avoid competing with existing restaurants, though no specific
discussions have occurred with the Art Guild. He noted that programming could occur at least twice per week among
interested groups, and that Council will be mindful of avoiding competition with nearby businesses. He also emphasized that
traffic impacts are a required consideration for the project and discussed strategies to mitigate increased traffic, including
balancing parking needs with the Town’s free transit options.
Planning Manager Skinner mentioned that Council Chambers is a space available to non-profits and the public, noting that
the parking lot is available for those using the space in the evenings. We have a shared daytime and nighttime use. Avon is
a walkable place and so the demand for parking may not be as heavy as it may be if the space was a destination.
CCO Dempsey mentioned that there is a trend right now among coffee shops and bakeries that are transforming into DJ
spaces at nighttime and could be an interesting model to research.
The Committee commented / inquired:
A. Avon is workable and walkable. I think underground parking is nicer for the tenants. It’s a great layout. The only
piece it’s missing is a slop sink. If it’s going to be a makerspace, there needs to be a run for sinks or a kitchen run
for events and parties. Do the bathrooms have to take up so much space?
B. I love that we’re looking to include a community art space for the town as we are no longer able to move forward
with the previous discussion on the firehouse. I think it’s great to have the building oriented towards the walking
path as my concern with the revitalization is how little retail, shops, and restaurants have entrances down the mall.
C. I love the idea of a garage door or a sliding door to extend the space outwards. We could look at renting the space
for weddings and things of that nature. It would easily transition and that is a big market we could capitalize on.
D. Are there any residential units on top of the space? Especially considering if we are doing a coffee shop or a DJ
space, it could get loud.
E. My team has designed a lot of spaces like this, including the Rooftop Bar at One Riverfront. You have to take
special sound attenuation measures at this level and we’re looking at those. There are places around town that do
not have that, and it causes a lot of problems.
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F. I don’t see these spaces empty at all. There could be activities and activations happening almost five nights a week.
HighFive could just relocate their podcasting studio here and there could be daily productions happening. I’m
confident that the Art Guild or the Town could program it weekly.
G. In the broader scope of the building, have we identified places for murals? Does anyone know how many chairs you
could fit in the 1,400 square foot space? Is there a consideration of the greenhouse effect, would it get hot?
H. I love the underground parking. Avon could really use it. Will it be used for public or just the hotel parking? This
building could be a jewel with all the architecture in Avon. Could we do something more special with the exterior
than a mural?
I. What is Council hearing next week?
Town Manager Heil noted that the number of bathrooms will be determined by building code requirements and the intended
use of the space, emphasizing that the current plan remains flexible. He shared that the Town is considering a moose mural
facing the Avon Center, with the developer interested in contributing to public art throughout town, as well as landscaping to
provide shade. Underground parking would primarily serve the apartment units, with 80 spaces allocated for the Avon
Center. He encouraged public comments on the design during the public hearing period and thanked the committee for its
unanimous enthusiasm and input regarding the Lot B space. He added that council is looking at the development plan and
explained that there are a lot of other development agreements and contracts both internally and with the developer. The
CASE and DDA are the appropriate committees to look at programming and smaller aesthetic details.
Committee Vice Chair Campos mentioned that the reason this lot hasn’t been developed is from an obligation established in
the 80s to give the Avon Center 80 parking spaces. It’s been difficult for other developers. Avon Center finally said that this
deal works for them, it’s a big lift.
Town Manager Hiel stated that the DDA meets on the first Monday of the month. They will review the information at a joint
meeting on February 2. There are a couple months to review the guidance from the design team and developer.
CCO Dempsey noted that she would like the CASE Committee to focus on the kinds of activations and infrastructure
needed for the joint meeting.
Town Manager Heil mentioned that we want to hear from any community group that is interested and be as accommodating
as we can, but we will not be able to accommodate everyone. We are inviting groups to give us an idea of what they need.
CCO Dempsey noted that this all ties back to the peer community tours and the Colorado Creative Industries (“CCI”)
Summit that CASE members have attended.
4. DRAFT HARRY A. NOTTINGHAM PARK PLAN UPDATE
Planning Manager Skinner presented the Harry A. Nottingham Park 2026 update, explaining that the original plan is from
2012. We do not anticipate any major changes to the park rather we are looking at where we can improve and make subtle
changes, mentioning that the plan should meet Avon where it is in 2026 by being relevant, more ADA accessible and as a
communication tool. Next steps include working with staff from a Capitol Improvement Project (“CIP”) standpoint and get
back with citizens committees.
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The Committee commented / inquired:
A. I was recently visiting a friend in Minneapolis, and they bring in saunas to their lakes in the winter. That could be an
interesting winter activation. I’m not sure about the stability of the ice in the winter, but we could also look at cold
plungers. A skatepark or a snack shack would be great. Or a landmark piece of public art, like the Nashville mural
wings. Maybe an overlay of the mountain landscape to insert yourself in a postcard type of thing. It could say
“Greetings from Avon” and you can stand under it with friends and family. I also think having a standing globe that
has markers so people could mark where they’re from would be cool. I’d like to reevaluate what’s going on with
Nottingham Cabin and the green room space. We could make it larger and like a larger Town-owned venue for
larger events.
B. It’s a big bill to relocate the Metcalf cabin, do we have plans for it?
C. I’m curious about what the relationship is with Eagle County schools. Could we partner with them for storage
space?
Town Manager Heil mentioned that we are looking for places to relocate the Metcalf Cabin, it’s not eligible to be a historic
building. He listed proposed locations in Nottingham Park to move the cabin, and we are envisioning it as an “Avon
Museum”. We are considering another green room in the current cabin location with various amenities. He explained that
we do not want to move the parks garage. Town Manager Heil overviewed some of the design ideas including adding a new
shelter house at the current fitness court location and considering other improvements to support our future vision of events,
including art and photo opportunities. He explained that there is not adequate space down near the school building to move
the parks garage or add storage space.
CCO Dempsey mentioned that CASE Committee applications are due soon and look to be in front of Town Council at the
second meeting in February. She asked the committee to consider if we need an additional meeting in February after the
joint meeting with DDA.
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Grask made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Chuq Yang. The motion passed
unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Emily Dennis
Special Events Coordinator
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1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 3:01 p.m. DDA Board Chair Tony Emrick presided over the meeting.
There was quorum with seven Board Members present at the time.
Present in Person: Board Members Tony Emrick, Wayne Hanson and Chris Neuswanger.
Present Virtually: Board Members Lisa Mattis, Rob Tartre, Scott Tarbet, and Marcus Lindholm.
Absent: Board Members Brandt Marott, Matthew Fitzgerald, Gregg Cooper and Councilor Chico Thuon.
Staff: Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Town Attorney Nina Williams,
Chief Finance Officer Paul Redmond, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker and Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Board Member Lisa Mattis motioned to approve the agenda. Board Member Wayne Hanson seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously by those present.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
DDA Board Chair Emrick asked if there were any conflicts of interest and there were none.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made in person nor virtually.
5. BUSINESS ITEMS
Executive Session Only
6. MINUTES
Board Member Lisa Mattis motioned to approve the Minutes from Avon DDA Board Meeting held
December 1st 2025. Board Member Rob Tarte seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
by those present.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
DDA Board Chair Tony Emrick asked for a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of
purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real estate pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) and for the
purpose of determining negotiating positions, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing
negotiators pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)(i) concerning development of real property. Board Member
Wayne Hanson seconded that motion. All members present were in favor. None had any objections.
The board took a very short recess to meet on a new Teams link for the Executive Session.
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The Executive Session started at 3:11 p.m.
Present were 7 DDA Board Members, the Town Attorney and 5 staff members.
Present in Person: Board Members Tony Emrick, Wayne Hanson and Chris Neuswanger.
Present Virtually: Board Members Lisa Mattis, Rob Tartre, Scott Tarbet, and Marcus Lindholm.
Staff: Town Attorney Nina Williams, Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny,
Chief Finance Officer Paul Redmond, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker and Chief
Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong.
The Executive Session ended at 3:50 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
DDA Board Chair Emrick adjourned the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
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.
970-748-4044 dstockdale@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Tamra N. Underwood and Council Members FROM: Dean Stockdale, Senior Accountant
RE: Financial Report – November 2025 & December 2025 data
DATE: January 12th, 2025
SUMMARY: This report presents the revenues for sales, accommodations, tobacco and cigarette, and
short-term rental tax for November 2025 and the recreation fees, real estate transfer tax, and use tax for
CH revenues for December 2025.
BACKGROUND: The percentage variance, or comparative change is reflected in the analysis portion of
this report in respect to each individual section for November revenues in 2025 and December 2025. Tax
revenues are not budgeted on a monthly basis; however, for purposes of analysis, monthly budget
variances are based on a 3-year average of actual revenues.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE SUMMARY:
Tax Revenue Comparison – 2024 v 2025: All taxes except the Cigarette Tax are favorable for 2025
compared to 2024. Below is a table which reflects the dollar change and percentage variance. Total
revenue for 2025 is reflecting a favorable variance to 2024.
2024 v 2025 YTD REVENUE COMPARISON
2024 2025 Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Sales Tax $11,287,501.97 $11,561,207.60 $273,705.63 2.42%
Acc. Tax $1,881,544.37 $1,971,265.22 $89,720.85 4.77%
Tobacco Tax $285,002.68 $293,236.23 $8,233.55 2.89%
Cigarette Tax $219,438.54 $192,147.00 ($27,291.54) (12.44%)
Rec Admissions $1,429,689.30 $1,431,570.96 $1,881.66 0.13%
Rec Program Fees $457,613.22 $476,829.82 $19,216.60 4.20%
TOTAL $15,560,790.08 $15,926,256.83 $365,466.75 2.35%
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Adopted Budget 2025 v Actual 2025: All taxes except Sales Tax reflect an unfavorable variance over
the 2025 budget. Rec Center revenue is favorable compared to the 2025 budget. Total revenue for 2025 is
reflecting a favorable variance to the 2025 budget. Below is a table which reflects the dollar change and
percentage variance.
COMMUNITY HOUSING REVENUE SUMMARY:
2025 REVENUE COMPARISON – BUDGET V ACTUAL
Budget Actual Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Sales Tax $11,262,253.43 $11,561,207.60 $298,954.17 2.65%
Acc. Tax $2,136,966.46 $1,971,265.22 ($165,701.24) (7.75%)
Tobacco Tax $325,291.85 $293,236.23 ($32,055.62) (9.85%)
Cigarette Tax $222,866.84 $192,147.00 ($30,719.84) (13.78%)
Rec Admissions $1,254,000.00 $1,431,570.96 $177,570.96 14.16%
Rec Program Fees $438,340.00 $476,829.82 $38,489.82 8.78%
TOTAL $15,639,718.58 $15,926,256.83 $286,538.25 1.83%
2024 v 2025 YTD REVENUE COMPARISON
2024 2025 Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
STR Tax for CH $847,995.78 $900,972.15 $52,976.37 6.25%
Use Tax for CH N/A $408,618.97 $408,618.97 N/A
TOTAL $847,995.78 $1,309,591.12 $461,595.34 54.43%
2025 REVENUE COMPARISON – BUDGET V ACTUAL
2024 2025 Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
STR Tax for CH $866,775.34 $900,972.15 $34,196.81 3.95%
Use Tax for CH $500,000.00 $408,618.97 ($91,381.03) (18.28%)
TOTAL $1,366,775.34 $1,309,591.12 ($57,184.22) (4.18%)
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REVENUE ANALYSIS:
Sales Tax: Revenues – November 2025: November sales tax revenues totaled $674,453. This is a
decrease of $25,359 or 3.62% compared to November 2024 sales tax revenue of $699,812.
NOVEMBER 2024 v NOVEMBER 2025 SALES TAX COMPARISON BY INDUSTRY
November 2024 November 2025 Increase/Decrease
Home/Garden $86,933.89 $72,700.07 ($14,233.82)
Grocery/Specialty/Health $145,591.05 $149,782.03 $4,190.98
Sporting Goods Retail/Rental $51,360.49 $37,413.23 ($13,947.26)
Miscellaneous Retail $25,406.78 $36,484.37 $11,077.59
Accommodations $95,580.22 $73,757.39 ($21,822.83)
Restaurants/Bars $108,162.13 $105,579.96 ($2,582.17)
Other $6,083.08 $5,943.41 ($139.67)
Service Related $19,782.24 $22,645.06 $2,862.82
Liquor Stores $15,880.79 $23,367.72 $7,486.93
E-Commerce Retail $87,255.81 $96,445.05 $9,189.24
Manufacturing/Wholesale $8,882.03 $12,122.02 $3,239.99
Construction Related Services $40,188.95 $28,180.94 ($12,008.01)
Digital Media Suppliers/Sellers $8,113.38 $9,249.13 $1,135.75
Commercial/Industrial Equipment $591.62 $782.89 $191.27
Special Events $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $699,812.46 $674,453.27 ($25,359.19)
Sales Tax: November 2025 Budget v Actual Collections: November 2025 sales tax revenues totaled
$674,453. This is an increase of $11,503 over the November 2025 estimate of $662,949. This is 1.74%
above the adopted 2025 budget (based on a 3-year average).
NOVEMBER 2025 BUDGET v ACTUAL COLLECTIONS - SALES TAX
2025 Budget 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage Variance
November $662,949.64 $674,453.27 $11,503.63 1.74%
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Accommodation Tax: Revenues – November 2025: Accommodation tax revenues totaled $74,123 for
the month of November. This is a decrease of $21,442 or 22.44% compared to November 2024
accommodation tax revenues, which totaled $95,565. Accommodation tax collections by industry type for
November 2025 compared to November 2024 reported a decrease for Hotel, Vacation Rentals, and Time
Share.
NOVEMBER 2024 v NOVEMBER 2025 ACCOMMODATION TAX COMPARISON BY INDUSTRY
November 2024 November 2025 Increase/(Decrease)
Timeshares $14,406.64 $9,853.10 ($4,553.54)
Hotels $24,264.89 $17,897.29 ($6,367.60)
Vacation Rentals $56,893.86 $46,372.88 ($10,520.98)
TOTAL $95,565.39 $74,123.27 ($21,442.12)
717,963.28 569,108.53 715,717.73 699,812.46 $674,453.27
-20.73%
25.76%
-2.22%-3.62%
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
2021-2025 November Sales Tax Revenue Trend
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November 2025 Budget v Actual Collections: November 2025 accommodation tax revenues totaled
$74,123. This is a decrease of $22,886.59 over the November 2025 estimates of $97,009. This is 23.59%
below the adopted 2025 budget (based on a 3-year average).
NOVEMBER 2025 BUDGET v ACTUAL COLLECTIONS - ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
2025 Budget 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage Variance
November $97,009.86 $74,123.27 ($22,886.59) (23.59%)
Short Term Rental Tax for CH: Revenues – November 2025: STR Tax for Community Housing totaled
$33,795 for the month of November. This is a decrease of $9,687 or 22.28% compared to November
2024. The Westin Hotel is classified as a hotel in our MuniRevs system, although they are zoned as
residential.
NOVEMBER 2024 v NOVEMBER 2025 STR TAX FOR CH COMPARISON BY INDUSTRY
November 2024 November 2025 Increase/(Decrease)
Timeshares $7,203.32 $4,926.54 ($2,276.78)
Hotels $8,365.66 $6,310.99 ($2,054.67)
Vacation Rentals $27,914.02 $22,557.84 ($5,356.18)
TOTAL $43.483.00 $33,795.37 ($9,687.63)
148,027 101,875 79,452 95,565 74,123
-31.18%
-22.01%
20.28%
-22.44%
$0
$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
$125,000
$150,000
$175,000
$200,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
2021-2025 November Accommodation Tax
Revenue Trend
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Tobacco & Cigarette Tax: Revenues – November 2025: Tobacco tax revenues totaled $22,775 and
cigarette tax revenues totaled $15,822 for November 2025. Compared to November 2024 revenues, this is
an increase of $1,271 for tobacco tax revenues, which totaled $21,503 and a decrease of $2,061 for
cigarette tax revenues, which totaled $17,883.
23,717 26,135 26,254 21,503 22,775
10.19%0.46%
-18.10%
5.91%
-
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
2021-2025 November Tobacco Tax Revenue
Trend
19,467 17,793 20,286 17,883 15,822
-8.60%
14.01%
-11.85%
-11.52%
-
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
2021-2025 November Cigarette Excise Tax
Revenue Trend
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November 2025 Adopted Budget v Actual Collections: November 2025 tobacco and cigarette tax
revenues totaled $22,775 and $15,822, respectively. This is a decrease of $2,860 over the November
2025 budget for tobacco tax, which is $25,635 and a decrease of $2,633 over the November 2025 budget
for cigarette tax estimates, which is $18,455 which is based on a 3-year average.
NOVEMBER 2025 BUDGET v ACTUAL COLLECTIONS - TOBACCO AND CIGARETTE TAX REVENUES
2025 Budget 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Tobacco $25,635.15 $22,775.15 ($2,860.00) (11.16%)
Cigarettes $18,455.71 $15,822.00 ($2,633.71) (14.27%)
Total ($5,493.71)
Use Tax for Community Housing: Revenues – December 2025: December 2025 use tax for
community housing totaled $84,000. Compared to December 2025 estimates, which totaled $41,667, this
is an increase of $42,333.
DECEMBER 2025 BUDGET v ACTUAL COLLECTIONS – USE TAX REVENUES
2025 Budget 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Use Tax for CH $41,666.67 $84,000 $42,333.33 101.60%
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Real Estate Transfer Tax: Revenues – December 2025: December 2025 real estate transfer tax totaled
$1,583,703. Compared to December 2024, which totaled $1,196,989, this is an increase of $386,713.
This is an increase of $769,931 over the December 2025 budget which was based on a 3-year average.
2025 BUDGET v ACTUAL COLLECTIONS – REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX REVENUES
2025 Budget 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Real Estate Transfer Tax $813,772.24 $1,583,703.69 $769,931.45 94.61%
Real Estate Transfer Tax: Revenues 2025: 2025 real estate transfer tax totaled 5,078,693. Compared to
2024, which total $7,819,612, this is a decrease of $2,740,919. This is an increase of $78,693 compared
to the 2025 budget which was based on a 3-yea average.
2025 BUDGET/PRIOR YEAR v ACTUAL COLLECTIONS – REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX REVENUES
2025 Budget 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Real Estate Transfer Tax $5,000,000.00 $5,078,693.46 $78,693.46 1.57%
2024 Actual 2025 Actual Dollar Variance Percentage
Variance
Real Estate Transfer Tax $7,819,612.95 $5,078,693.46 ($2,740,919.49) (35.05%)
$1,035,197 $532,422 $1,442,666 $1,196,990 $1,583,704
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Recreation Center Fees: Revenues – December 2025 Admissions & Program Fees: Recreation
admission revenues for December 2025 totaled $172,196 is a decrease of $16,714 compared to
December 2024 which totaled $188,911. This is $31,341 above the adopted 2025 budget estimates of
$140,855. Recreation program fee revenues for December 2025 totaled $24,286. This is a decrease of
$3,800 compared to 2024, which totaled $28,086. This is $1,754 below the adopted 2025 budget estimates
of $26,040, which is calculated based on a 3-year average.
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$20,191 $21,387 $23,231 $28,086 $24,286
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New and Renewed Business and STR Licenses – 2024 v 2025: The total number of 2025 business
licenses issued through December was 1,212. This was down 45 licenses or 3.6% for the year to date. The
total number of STR licenses issued through December was 325. Compared to 2024 the STR licenses
were up 15 licenses or 4.8% for the year.
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2023 2024 2025
2024 v 2025 – BUSINESS AND STR LICENSES – YEAR TO DATE
2024 2025 License
Variance
Percentage
Variance
Business License - Vendor 936 898 (38) (4.1%)
Business License – Fixed Location 226 238 12 5.3%
Business License – Home Occupation 64 51 (13) (20.3%)
Business License – Special Event 31 25 (6) (19.4%)
TOTAL BUSINESS LICENSES 1,257 1,212 (45) (3.6%)
STR License 310 325 15 4.8%
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EXPENDITURES: DECEMBER 2025
General Fund YTD Actuals v 2025 Budget: General Fund expenditures through December 2025 total
$23,745,536 which is 89.14% of the total adopted budget. These expenditures include all wages, health
benefits, events, computer services, operating cost, legal services, and utilities.
Mobility Fund YTD Actuals v 2025 Budget: Mobility Fund expenditures through December 2025 total
$2,310,894 which is 79.99% of the total adopted budget. These expenditures include the cost for wages,
health benefits, consulting services, and utilities.
Fleet Maintenance YTD Actuals v 2025 Budget: Fleet Maintenance expenditures through December
2025 total $2,316,415 which is 102.76% of the total adopted budget. These expenditures include wages,
health benefits, fuel, vehicle maintenance, utilities, equipment, and operating supplies.
Capital Projects Fund YTD Actuals v 2025 Budget: The Capital Improvement expenditures through
December 2025 total $11,598,874 which is 44.56% of the total adopted budget. These expenditures were
made up of primarily the Public Works garage and Recycling Center project.
Thank you,
Dean
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970-390-2014 ewilson@avon.org
TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Council Members
FROM: Eva Wilson, Engineering Director
RE: Village at Avon – Planning Area A & B – Construction Update
DATE: January 21, 2026
SUMMARY: This report summarizes grading activities underway or scheduled within Planning Areas A and B
of the Village at Avon development. The work includes over‑lot grading, lot‑specific preparation, and
pre‑construction site readiness associated with anticipated building permits. No Council action is requested.
BACKGROUND: The Village at Avon Planned Unit Development (PUD) encompasses multiple planning
areas intended for future residential, commercial, and mixed‑use development. Planning Areas A and B
represent active zones of site preparation as outlined in the PUD Master Plan Administrative Amendment No.
2 (Attachment A).
Grading activities in these areas support future vertical construction, stormwater management systems, and
transportation infrastructure necessary for phased buildout.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
1.Over-Lot Grading (Planning Areas A & B) – GR25004
Status: Active Schedule: 2025–2026 (Winter Pause)
Over-lot grading operations are underway to establish the preliminary landform and development-ready
elevations for both Planning Area A and Planning Area B. Work includes:
•Mass earthwork to achieve the approved grading contours
•Redistribution of onsite soils to balance cut/fill per the PUD grading plan
•Establishment of preliminary drainage patterns to support temporary and long-term stormwater
function
•Maintaining erosion control measures in compliance with State of Colorado and Town of Avon
requirements
•Construction of temporary detour road
This phase included erosion control plans, construction access routes, and staging areas to support.
2.Lot 10 Grading – Whole Foods and Skjól Condo – GR25005
Status: Active Schedule: 2025–2026 (Winter Pause)
Lot-specific grading on Lot 10 is ongoing. This work focuses on:
•Preparing pad elevations for future vertical construction
•Fine grading consistent with approved engineering plans
•Ensuring proper drainage conveyance around building envelopes
3. Roadway Construction - GR 26-001
Status: Permit Application Submitted/Staff Review Schedule: Construction 2026
The permit application for the GR 26-001 roadway improvements has been submitted and is currently
undergoing staff review. During this phase, staff will verify engineering compliance, evaluate traffic
management considerations, and ensure all utility coordination requirements are met.
Once approved, the project will move into the construction phase in 2026. Work is expected to focus on
roadway reconstruction, drainage enhancements, and associated utilities. More detailed scheduling and
phasing will be established following permit issuance.
4. Building Permit – Whole Foods and Skjól Condo Preapplication Meetings
Status: Pre-application Meetings Schedule: 2026 -2027
Pre-application meetings for both the Whole Foods development and the Skjól Condominiums are underway.
These meetings help applicants refine their proposals, understand code requirements, and prepare for full
building-permit submittals.
Thank you, Eva
ATTACHMENT A: The Village (at Avon) PUD Master Plan – Amend No. 2
ATTACHMENT A