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TC Packet 03-10-2026_____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 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. AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, March 10, 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 February 24, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 5.2. ACTION: Development Plan Extension – Lot 3 – Stonebridge Hotel (Planning Manager Jena Skinner) 5.3. ACTION: Draft Letter of Support to Office of Sen. Bennet for Forest Resources Accountability Act (Chief Administrative Officer Ineke de Jong) 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 6.1. PRESENTATION: Water Shortage Response and Education (Eagle River Water Sanitation District Government and Public Relations Manager Lauren Snyder) 6.2. PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): MJR25003 | DEB25001 The Summit at Avon (Planning Manager Jena Skinner) 7. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1. February 23rd Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes (Development Coordinator Emily Block) 7.2. Bi-Monthly Sustainability Update (Sustainability Manager Charlotte Lin) 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES 9. 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 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. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026 HYBRID MEETING; IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM 1 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was held in a hybrid format, in person at Avon Town Hall and virtually via Zoom. Mayor Tamra N. Underwood called the Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 2026, to order at 5:00 p.m. At rollcall, Councilors present in person were Chico Thuon, Ruth Stanley, Lindsay Hardy, Kevin Hyatt, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Carroll, and Mayor Tamra N. Underwood. Councilor Gary Brooks attended virtually. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, Town Attorney Nina Williams, Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva, Finance Director Paul Redmond, Recreation Director Michael Labagh, Engineering Director Eva Wilson, Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker, IT Director Andrew Bare, and Police Chief Greg Daly. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:01:10 Mayor Underwood opened consideration of the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll moved to approve the agenda as presented. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0. 3. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS Video Start Time: 00:02:50 Mayor Underwood asked whether there were any conflicts of interest related to agenda items. None were disclosed. Mayor Underwood noted that, although not a conflict, she received mailed notice of the public hearing for Item 5.1 as a resident within 300 feet of the subject property. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Video Start Time: 00:03:30 Mayor Underwood explained the public comment process, noting that comments could be provided in person, via Zoom, by telephone, or by email. Public comment was limited to items not listed on the agenda, with a three‑minute time limit per speaker and an additional minute at Council’s discretion. Jason Boston, an Eagle County resident, addressed Council in person, announced his candidacy for Eagle County Sheriff, and provided his professional background. Tim McMahon, an Eagle County resident, attempted to provide public comment but was unable to due to technical difficulties. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Video Start Time: 00:09:15 Mayor Underwood introduced the Consent Agenda, which included: 5.1. ACTION: Approval of February 10, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Town Clerk Miguel Jauregui Casanueva) 5.2. RESOLUTION 26-03: Approving 2026 Special Events for Administrative Approval (Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey) 5.3. ACTION: Authorization to prepare Building Code Updates (Community Development Director Matt Pielsticker) Mayor Pro Tem Carroll moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended to include an update to the Fire Code within Item 5.3. Councilor Hyatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026 HYBRID MEETING; IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM 2 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: 00:13:00 Mayor Underwood reopened the public hearing on Ordinance 26‑02. Community Development Director Pielsticker presented an overview of the Village at Avon Planned Unit Development Amendment and Vested Property Rights Extension request. Council considered supplemental information and updates to the application, which represented the third Council public hearing and the fifth overall hearing including Planning and Zoning Commission review. Significant changes had occurred since the January 27, 2026, hearing. Application materials were included in the February 24, 2026, Council packet. Mayor Underwood directed the Town Clerk to republish the Council packet with a public comment addendum to include two written comments received after packet publication. Representatives for the applicant, including Michael Lindholm, Marcus Lindholm, and Allison Kent, presented in person. Council questions addressed community housing, height reductions, development bonuses, short‑term rentals, engineering grades, fire code implications, water tank triggers, vested rights, and unit distribution. Mayor Underwood opened the public hearing to public comment. The following public comments were received: Kathleen Walsh, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and stated that she had submitted a written letter. She acknowledged that the Town has worked hard but expressed concern that Traer Creek offered a half-acre conveyance in an effort to advance the amendment after 28 years. She stated that past development outcomes, including Home Depot and Walmart, did not reflect what was originally promised, and that anticipated changes had not materialized. She added that the Town remains responsible for employee housing, which she felt the applicant was taking credit for, and urged Council to deny the PUD amendment, stating that she did not believe it would provide a public benefit. Thomas Walsh, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person in opposition to the PUD amendment, stating that it should have been completed previously. He asserted that density was being rearranged rather than reduced and that the proposal did not reflect the original vision for the area. He spoke about trust, noting that the level of engagement observed at this hearing had not occurred previously, and stated that a half-acre conveyance was insufficient. He emphasized that community housing is an obligation rather than a gift and stated that the Town has other tools to shape growth. He asked Council to reject the amendment and hold the developer to prior commitments. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026 HYBRID MEETING; IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM 3 Amy Phillips, an Avon resident, addressed Council in person and thanked Council for explaining the complexity of the proposed water infrastructure. She stated that the Town is planning for significant density over the next 20 years, including multiple large developments that could more than double the Town’s footprint and visual impact. She encouraged Council to avoid repetitive high-density urban forms and to promote greater diversity of development on the valley floor. She stated that several aspects of the proposal represented steps in the right direction and noted that the Preserve area represents approximately one-third of Miller Ranch, or just under 300 units. She expressed general support for the Town’s current direction. Brent Dorfman addressed Council in person and stated that he is familiar with the developer. He expressed the view that the applicant had met the Town’s requests and that Council should give weight to staff’s analysis and recommendations. Graham Frank, an Eagle County resident and Frontgate owner, addressed Council in person and stated that Council and staff had thoroughly analyzed the application, including the numerous amendment items. He expressed support for development that involves balanced compromises and stated that, based on his review, the applicant had responded to Council and staff direction between application iterations. He acknowledged the public comments but stated that, in his experience, Town staff had conducted an exceptional review process and recommended approval based on negotiated tradeoffs. Bette Todd, an Avon resident, addressed Council virtually. She stated that height and density issues had been addressed to her satisfaction and asked how future PUD amendments would be handled if height changes were requested. She also stated that she believed the fire code issues had been resolved through a public process and expressed concern about amending the fire code without additional public input. No additional public comment was received in person or virtually. Following the close of public comment, Council entered deliberations on individual PUD Amendment items and discussed review criteria, height, density, community housing, short‑term rentals, and subdivision review. Amendment Items 1–3: Council discussed review criteria (i), (ii), and (iii), with particular focus on height reductions and community housing. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll stated that review criteria (i)–(iii) were the most challenging but supported Amendment Items 1–3. Councilors Stanley, Thuon, Hyatt, and Brooks expressed support for Items 1–3, noting the proposed height reductions. Councilor Hardy supported Items 2 and 3 but opposed Item 1, stating that Lot CH1 would be more appropriate for educational use rather than community housing. Mayor Underwood expressed support for reduced height and stated that further clarification was needed regarding affordability levels and price caps for deed‑restricted units. Amendment Item 4: Approved unanimously. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026 HYBRID MEETING; IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM 4 Amendment Item 5 (Short‑Term Rental Overlays): Council discussed short‑term rental limits, particularly within Planning Area A (PA‑A). Councilors Thuon and Stanley supported the proposal. Councilor Hyatt expressed concern regarding the STR cap in PA‑A. Councilor Hardy opposed the item, stating she did not support additional STR overlays beyond use‑by‑right allowances. Councilor Brooks expressed general support, noting many units function as condo‑hotels and supported limiting STRs in PA‑A. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll stated that STRs provide community benefit and supported the proposal. Mayor Underwood stated she sought balance and supported a more neighborhood‑oriented approach for PA‑A, suggesting a lower percentage cap or perhaps limiting within 250’ of the railroad tracks. Amendment Item 6: Approved by Councilors Brooks, Stanley, Hyatt, and Thuon. Amendment Item 7: Removed from consideration. Amendment Item 8: Approved by Councilors Hardy, Carroll, Stanley, Hyatt, Thuon, and Brooks. Mayor Underwood opposed the item and requested further limitation related to the number of floors. Amendment Item 15: Approved unanimously. Amendment Item 16: Approved by Councilors Hyatt, Brooks, Stanley, Carroll, Thuon, and Hardy. Mayor Underwood opposed the item, citing concern with the proposed 60‑foot height on the east side. Amendment Item 17: Removed from consideration. At 8:57 p.m., Council recessed for a ten-minute break and resumed the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Amendment Item 18: Council deliberated on the proposed vested rights extension, with discussion focused on infrastructure timing, trigger mechanisms, and performance‑based vesting. Councilors Thuon, Hardy, Hyatt, Stanley, and Brooks expressed support for the extension, citing the phased development approach, clarification regarding water infrastructure timing, and the importance of ensuring housing does not outpace infrastructure. Councilor Brooks emphasized the complexity and long lead times associated with water tank design and construction and supported the 2039 funding commitment as an appropriate safeguard. Councilor Stanley supported the extension while suggesting the inclusion of interim benchmarks or progress reporting. Mayor Underwood supported the extension with performance vesting but raised concerns regarding the need for more nuanced trigger mechanisms beyond funding by 2039, including coordination with the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and assurance related to access and easements for Planning Area J in order to access the East Avon Preserve. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll opposed the amendment, stating that the proposed trigger tied to a single future date lacked sufficient precision and refinement. Following discussion, Council expressed a 6–1 consensus in support of the vested rights extension, subject to refinement of performance-based and infrastructure-related trigger mechanisms, with Mayor Pro Tem Carroll opposed. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026 HYBRID MEETING; IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM 5 Amendment Item 19 (Subdivision Review – Added): Approved unanimously. Mayor Underwood noted that this item had been raised during the public hearing but was not included in the original chart and emphasized the importance of ensuring Council deliberated on all substantive changes. Staff indicated they would review the full document to confirm all changes were captured. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll moved to approve Ordinance 26-02 on first reading and to schedule the second reading public hearing for March 24, 2026, with direction for the applicant to return with a revised proposal addressing Council’s concerns. The applicant expressed support for a 30-day extension through April. Councilor Hardy seconded the motion, which passed unanimously, 7–0. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll thanked staff and the applicant for their collaborative work and emphasized the importance of precise legal documentation. 6.2. ACTION: Approval of Ticketed Fall Bluegrass Music Festival (Chief Cultural Officer Danita Dempsey) Video Start Time: 04:15:20 Chief Cultural Officer Dempsey presented a proposal to host the Freefall Bluegrass Festival, a three‑day ticketed music festival, at Harry A. Nottingham Park and the Avon Pavilion on October 9– 11, 2026. Festival promoter Diane Moody joined the meeting virtually to answer questions. Staff outlined the proposed partnership, including $83,000 in direct Town support and approximately $12,100 in in-kind services. The Town would recover costs through bar revenue and a $5 per ticket per day Avon fee. The event is anticipated to draw more than 5,000 attendees per day. Council discussed event timing, logistics, sanitation, and community impacts. No public comment was received. Council expressed support for the event, noting the selected dates, pricing, and anticipated community benefits. Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with the festival. 7. WRITTEN REPORTS 7.1. January 20th Health & Recreation Committee Draft Meeting Minutes (recreation Director Michael Labagh) 7.2. February 2nd Joint DDA/CASE Committee Draft Meeting Minutes (Special Events Coordinator Emily Dennis) 7.3. Capital Improvement Plan 2025 Summary (Engineering Director Eva Wilson) 8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS & MEETING UPDATES Video Start Time: 04:29:10 Councilor Stanley reported on discussions regarding a forthcoming curbside composting program for Avon, anticipated to launch in March 2026 in partnership with regional waste service providers. Mayor Pro Tem Carroll reported on a February 11 CORE Transit meeting, noting system performance at approximately 99% efficiency. AVON REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2026 HYBRID MEETING; IN-PERSON AT AVON TOWN HALL AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH ZOOM 6 Mayor Underwood shared highlights from a Youth Power field trip held in Council Chambers and noted interest in scheduling a future event. 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Video Start Time: 04:33:15 Mayor Underwood requested a motion from her fellow councilors to proceed into Executive Session. Councilor Hyatt motioned to retire into Executive Session: 9.1. For the purpose of the purchase and acquisition 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, which carried unanimously with a 7-0 vote. The time was 09:45 p.m. At the roll call, all members of Council were present as indicated above except for Councilor Brooks who was absent. Also present were Town Manager Eric Heil, Deputy Town Manager Patty McKenny, and Town Attorney Nina Williams. The Executive Session commenced at 9:53 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 10:05 p.m. 10. ADJOURN There being no further business before Council, Mayor Underwood moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The time was 10:05 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 ___________________________________ 970-748-4023 jskinner@avon.org TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Council Members FROM: Jena Skinner, AICP, Planning Manager RE: Development Plan Extension – Lot 3 – Stonebridge Hotel DATE: March 6, 2026 SUMMARY: This report presents to Avon Town Council (“Council”) an extension of the Development Plan approval for the Lot 3 (Mountain Vista) | Stonebridge Hotel. The following information pertains to the existing Development Plan approval and the Lot 3 Development Agreement: • The Major Development Plan for the Lot 3 (Stonebridge) hotel was approved June 27, 2023, by the Avon Town Council. The Development Agreement was executed with an effective date of March 15, 2024. • Due to a change in consultant architects and internally to Stonebridge, minor modifications to this Development Plan were made and approved though a Minor Development Plan application, on July 16, 2025. • The Applicant team (now represented by Copford Capital Management) submitted an application for a building permit on July 23, 2025. There has been consistent effort in working through the requirements for the proposed condo hotel. • The Major Development Plan and the associated Development Agreement expire on March 15, 2026 if Council does not grant an extension. Expiration of the approved Major Development Plan and Development Agreement would require the property owner to formally re-apply for re-approval of the Major Development Plan and Development Agreement. • Pursuant to the Avon Municipal Code Section 7.16.020 General Procedures and Requirements, the following section governs the expectations and expiration for your Development Plan: “(g) Termination of Approval. All development approvals shall expire and become void two (2) years after the date of the approval if a building permit has not been issued prior to the expiration date, except when a different duration is specified in the development approval, a different duration is specified in the specific procedures for the development approval or a request for extension is approved by the reviewing authority which granted the original development approval. The owner shall submit a written request for an extension to the Director prior to the expiration date and shall state the reasons and circumstances for such extension request. The Director and the PZC may provide one (1) extension for a maximum of one (1) year. The Town Council may provide multiple extensions and may provide extensions greater than one (1) year.” TOWN MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval to extend the Development Plan approval until June 27, 2026, which is 3 years from the original Council approval date. If the owners desire to request an additional extension until spring of 2027 then that request can be scheduled for a Council meeting in May where Council can receive an update of the project design and strategy and have opportunity to ask questions. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “I move to approve the extension of the Lot 3 - Stonebridge Development Plan approval to June 27, 2026, as requested.” Thanks, Jena ATTACHMENT A: Lot 3 Extension Request Letter LINK: Existing Development Agreement 6 501 E BELL EVI EW AVE. SU ITE 410, DENVER, C O 80111 PHONE (720) 719 -8700 • INFO@CO PFORDCM.COM March 3, 2026 Matt Pielsticker, Community Development Director Jena Skinner, Planning Manager Town of Avon SENT VIA EMAIL: jskinner@avon.org, mpielsticker@avon.org RE: Lot 3 Mountain Vista Development Plan Approval Extension Request Dear Matt and Jena, Please consider this as a formal written request the be added to the Consent Agenda for the Avon Town Council Meeting on March 10, 2026 in the matter of a request for extension of the Approved Development Plan and Development Agreement dated March 15, 2024 between Lot 3 Mountain Vista LLC and the Town of Avon. We are requesting an extension to June 27, 2026. During the initial Development Agreement term, our team at Copford Capital Management and Stonebridge Development Company, LLC (“Copford”) has made significant enhancements to the project’s design within the parameters of the existing entitlements including, but not limited to: •Increasing the quality of the hotel from Upscale Select Service to Luxury Soft-Branded Boutique •Adding a brand (Curio, by Hilton) to increase appeal •Modifying the limited breakfast and bar outlets to a full-service restaurant and bar intended to serve the community at large •Retaining OZ architecture as the principal designer •Additionally, we are near finish line in the Building Permit process, and we have been working with neighboring properties to coordinate access and development. The primary driver of our extension request is the need to retain a new General Contractor. There are a limited number of qualified general contractors who can deliver a hotel and condominium product at the quality required for this project in Eagle County, and those contractors have significant backlogs related to accepting new work. We currently are in talks with 3-4 General Contractors communicating their ability to deliver this project, but a start delay of 8-12 months is anticipated. We are hopeful to make a final identification and begin negotiations with a qualified contractor shortly. ATTACHMENT A 6 501 E BELL EVI EW AVE. SU ITE 410, DENVER, C O 80111 PHONE (720) 719 -8700 • INFO@CO PFORDCM.COM Our team is committed to this project, committed to the Town of Avon, and hopeful to begin this project as soon as feasible. We understand that if we are unable to secure a contractor with a start date satisfactory to both Copford and the Town, our team will return to counsel to present the case for any further extensions at the Council Meeting on May 26, 2026. Thank you again for your partnership in this exciting project. Best Regards, Brian Smith Director of Development Copford Capital Management cc: Eric Heil, Town of Avon Navin Dimond, Copford Capital Management Michael Warren, Copford Capital Management Post Office Box 975 100 Mikaela Way Avon, CO 81620 The Honorable Michael F. Bennet United States Senate 261 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 March 10, 2026 RE: Support for Forest Resources Accountability Act Dear Senator Bennet, On behalf of the Town Council of Avon, Colorado, we write to express our strong support for your Forest Resources Accountability Act. We are concerned about the White River National Forest’s reduced staffing and capacity at a time when the US Forest Service is struggling to maintain trails, address wildfire risk, reduce hazardous fuels, and protect watersheds and wildlife habitat; this has real and significant impacts at the local level. In addition, we see that spending US Forest Service Staff time to process & review the application and plans to build a new year-round, paved access road to support one private, remote residential development (Berlaimont Estates) is not a public benefit and would also take time away from more critical US Forest Service priorities. The White River National Forest is central to the Town of Avon’s economy and way of life. We are concerned about diverting already very limited US Forest Service resources from critical stewardship activities on the National Forest, like wildfire mitigation and recreation management. Your legislation appropriately prioritizes public benefits of National Forest lands while still maintaining reasonable access to the private in-holding. Thank you for your continued leadership on issues that matter deeply to the Town of Avon, Eagle County and western Colorado. Sincerely, Tamra N. Underwood Mayor, Town of Avon tunderwood@avon.org ©2026 erwsd Water Shortage Response Mar. 10, 2026 | Town of Avon erwsd.orgEagle River at Gypsum erwsd.orgWater Shortage Indicators erwsd.orgLive Like a Local Campaign A collaborative, valley-wide water conservation campaign that reconnects people to mountain values and caring for this place through stewardship and simplicity. When we cut the excess, we protect the place that gives us so much and stay rooted in what it truly means to Live Like a Local. © 2025 erwsd.org Water Supply erwsd.orgCurrent Snow Water Equivalent – 3 Site Average erwsd.orgEagle County Drought Conditions erwsd.orgCurrent Reservoir Levels erwsd.orgWater Supply Hydrograph erwsd.orgAverage Daily Demands © 2025 erwsd.org Water Shortage Prevention erwsd.orgOverall Tiers & Use Tier 1 Water use is in a Sustainable range Tier 2 Water use is in a Sustainable range Tier 3 Water use is Reasonable for outdoor use Tier 4 Water use is Excessive. Please reduce your use. Tier 5 Water use is Unsustainable. Reduce your use. 14% of residential customers in T4/T5 45% of residential water usage in T4/T5 erwsd.orgTotal Avon Residential Use 10% of residential customers in T4/T5 41% of residential water usage in T4/T5 erwsd.orgAvon Profile Tiers 4 & 5 9 1 8 63 90 45 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Tier 4 Tier 5 Number of Accounts Avon Floor Mountain Star Wildridge 13%14% 2,500 1,000 5,800 33,000 4,100 8,100 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000 Tier 4 Tier 5 Average Annual Use (Gallons) in Tier Avon Floor Mountain Star Wildridge erwsd.orgWater Shortage Stages Stage I Indicators: 1) Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) is less than 15 inches,and 2)Eagle County reaches a D2 (severe drought) or higher level. Charges: Tier 4 10% surcharge (residential and irrigation), and Tier 5 escalating surcharge (all customers) Water Supply Risk: Moderate Stage II Indicators: 1)Prevention Stage I indicators remain in place,and 2)peak streamflow is measured below 1,600 cubic feet per second (cfs) at Avon gauge. Charges: Tier 4 10% surcharge (residential and irrigation), Tier 5 escalating surcharge + flat fines (all customers) Water Supply Risk: High Pr e v e n t i o n ( P r e -de c l a r a t i o n ) erwsd.orgWater Shortage Stages Stage IV Indicators: 1) Prevention Stages I and II indicators remain in place,2)the District’s reservoirs are projected to not fill,3) Low flow at 100 cfs is observed 4) the critical period is projected at 50 – 70 days Charges: Increased escalating surcharge + flat fines for all customers in Tiers 4 and 5 Water Supply Risk: Extreme Stage V (Emergency) Indicators: 1) Prevention Stages I and II indicators remain in place,2)the District’s reservoirs are projected to not fill,3) Low flow at 100 cfs is observed 4) the critical period is projected at >70 days Charges: Increased escalating surcharge + flat fines for all customers in Tiers 3, 4, and 5 Water Supply Risk: Extreme Stage III Indicators:1) Prevention Stages I and II indicators remain in place,2)the District’s reservoirs are projected to not fill,3) Low flow at 100 cfs is observed 4) the critical period is projected at 30-50 days Charges: Tier 4 15% surcharge (residential and irrigation), increased Tier 5 escalating surcharge + flat fines (all customers) Water Supply Risk: Very High Po s t W a t e r S h o r t a g e D e c l a r a t i o n © 2025 erwsd.org Action Items erwsd.orgHow Can Avon Help? •Encourage residents in Tiers 4 & 5 to: •Choose water-wise perennials instead of annuals •Continue to remove non-functional turf •Limit "cool season turf" - high water grass, e.g. Kentucky bluegrass •Collaborate on communications (social media, newsletters etc…) •Support with enforcement through code updates, including: •Strengthen enforcement (civil infraction)of water scheduling in municipal code •Stricter limits on outdoor water use in municipal code •Collaborate on landscaping code framework to accomplish shared goals for water conservation Requires IGA for data sharing © 2025 erwsd.org 970-748-4023 jskinner@avon.org TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Town Council Members FROM: Jena Skinner, AICP, Planning Manager RE: CONTINUED QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING Lot B, The Summit - MJR25003 Major Development Plan; DEB25001 Development Bonus DATE: March 5, 2026 SUMMARY: This report provides supplement information and updates to the Avon Town Council (“Council”) for the continued public hearing for the review of a Major Development Plan (“MJR”) and a Development Bonus (“DB”) application for The Summit. This will be the third public hearing with the Council and fifth public hearing when including the Planning and Zoning Commission (“PZC”) reviews. REVIEW PROCESS: The review process has included two separate mailed notices to property owners within 300’ of the Lot B, Avon Center. Public hearings have included: • November 17, 2025, PZC. Public hearing, deliberation, continuance. • December 8, 2025, PZC Public hearing, deliberation, recommendation for conditional approval. • January 13, 2026, Council Public hearing, continuance. • February 10, 2026, Council Public hearing, discussion and deliberation, with a continuance to March 10, 2026. 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 that each application considers all of the review criteria as a basis for a decision. Analysis of the mandatory review criteria and options for conditional action can be found in the February 10, 2026, report. A draft Findings of Fact and Record of Decision is also included with this report (Attachment A). UPDATES: At the February 10, 2026, meeting, additional information was requested by Council and there were a variety of comments provided by Council concerning architectural treatment on certain aspects of the building and the ability to designate two (2) parking spaces per deed restricted unit. Council directed the applicant to consider further architectural treatments, including predominant areas to the southeast corner of the proposed structure focused on the pedestrian mall, as well as to the northwest corner of the proposed structure, along West Beaver Creek Blvd. Renderings have been provided by the applicants and are attached to this report as Attachment B. This following is a complete list from the applicant, detailing what changes have been made: 1. Northwest Corner (West Beaver Creek Blvd) Wrap around balconies was added to help break up the vertical mass and provide activation to West Beaver Creek Blvd. 2. Southwest Corner (Main Street Mall) Increased the overhang and added corbels 3. Southeast Corner (Main Street Mall & Lettuce Shed Lane) Added Corbels to main roof form to provide more consistency with the other dormers. 4. Main Wing (8th Floor facing east) Revised the corbels to main roof form. MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit March 6, 2026 Page 2 of 4 5. Main Wing (8th Floor facing West Beaver Creek Boulevard) Revised the corbels to main roof form. The applicant indicated that they project cannot allocate two parking spaces to each deed restricted unit without negatively impacting the overall parking plan and projected parking management revenues. PROPOSED CONDITIONS: Updated from February 10, 2026, based on Council discussion. 1. Execute a Deed Restriction Agreement in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney to implement the Employee Mitigation requirement in AMC §7.20.100 prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Engineering approval for all site access points, the acceptance of the loading space design, and drainage is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. Lights installed in exterior recessed lighting fixtures must not cause glare or disturbances for neighboring property owners. If any glare is detected, lower wattages, diffusers or shielding will be required for all fixtures. Additionally, all windows in illuminated stairwells and corridors must be glazed or tinted to prevent glare and lighting fixtures shall be located to minimize direct line of site to neighboring properties through windows to minimize the impact on neighboring properties. Lighting designs shall be included in the construction drawings and lighting may be required to be modified after construction to satisfy this condition. 4. Planning and Zoning Commission review of an on-site building material mock-up before completion of framing. 5. Adoption of a Parking Management Agreement shall occur before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. A Parking Management Plan Agreement shall be subject to review by von Staff and the Town Attorney, shall designate the Town of Avon as a beneficiary with rights to enforce the Parking Management Agreement, and shall be recorded as a covenant that runs with the property. The Parking Management Agreement shall address parking spaces allocated for the benefit of Avon Center and may designate Avon Center (aka Lot A) as a beneficiary to the Agreement. 6. The developer shall coordinate design and construction efforts with the Town of Avon on the Avon Pedestrian Mall. 7. Town of Avon approval of a final landscaping plan that includes plants and other vegetative materials for the proposed improvements, ensuring consistency with the Town's other plantings prior to issuance of a building permit. 8. Submit a Sign Plan for The Summit prior to issuance of a building permit and obtain approval of such Sign Plan prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 9. The proposed mural shall be the same or similar to the graphic presented in the Application and shall be submitted to CASE, or a mural design review committee appointed by CASE, for review and approval prior to installation. The installation of the mural shall be completed as a condition of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 10. A Development Agreement must be prepared, reviewed and approved by Council and other appropriate parties that implements the public benefits proposed in the Development Bonus application and defines the Town of Avon’s funding commitment in an amount estimated to be up, and not to exceed, TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) in principal. The Development MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit March 6, 2026 Page 3 of 4 Agreement is anticipated to include or reference a variety of other agreements, including agreements with the Avon Urban Renewal Authority and Avon Downtown Development Authority. The Development Agreement will be subject to review and approval of Council and potentially Avon URA Board of Directors, the Avon DDA Board of Directors which must be finalized and approved prior to issuance of a building permit. The Development Agreement will include, but not be limited to: a. Defining construction specifications and oversite for improvements to be dedicated to the Town of Avon, b. Conveyance in a form acceptable to the Town of the approximately 4,000 sq.ft. of ground floor, finished commercial space, the adjacent patio connecting the Avon Pedestrian Mall, and portion of the southwest corner for the Avon Town Hall Civic Plaza; c. Commitments for maintenance and operation of public pedestrian improvements on private property, d. Agreement to execute and record deed restrictions for the four Employee Mitigation and sixteen Community Housing units, which shall average two bedrooms (i.e. 40 bedrooms total), in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney. OPTIONS: Council has the following options: • Approve the applications as presented, with the proposed conditions • Approve the applications as presented, with direction to modify conditions. • Continue to future meeting date with direction to provide additional information. • 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 April 14th with applicant consent. RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the application meets the majority of design criteria and that the public benefits are significant and unique to this property and therefore recommends approval of the application. If additional information is needed, the applications may be continued to a future date in accordance with Code §7.16.020(e) Public Hearings. If Council finds that all concerns have been addressed, approval with conditions is recommended. If further review or materials are required, a motion to continue is included with this report. With Grand Peak’s consent, Council may continue the application for an additional thirty (30) days. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: “I move to approve applications MJR25003 and DEB25001 based on the proposed findings as found in §7.16.080 Development Plan, §7.16.170 Development Bonus and §7.16.010(f)(1) General Criteria (for an application) with inclusion of the conditions as proposed [or as modified].” MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit March 6, 2026 Page 4 of 4 Or (Optional): “I move to continue this application to with direction for the applicant to [example] amend the application reflecting on building design and in addressing/satisfying some of the proposed conditions concerning access, parking, and other design requirements.” Thank you, Jena ATTACHMENTS: A – Draft Findings of Fact and Record of Decision B – Revised Developer Application C – Public Comment 970-748-4023 jskinner@avon.org TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Town Council Members FROM: Jena Skinner, AICP, Planning Manager RE: CONTINUED QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING Lot B, The Summit - MJR25003 Major Development Plan; DEB25001 Development Bonus DATE: February 6, 2026 SUMMARY: This report provides Town Council (“Council”) with an update on the review of a Major Development Plan (“MJR”) and a Development Bonus (“DB”) application for The Summit. The current review continues from the initial meeting held on January 13, 2026. The January 13, 2026 Packet Materials include an analysis of the review criteria, detailed application narrative, including conditions and 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 C”), is to expand upon items that were discussed previously, provide guidance to Council, and clarity to the general public. If another continuance of these applications is desired, Council can continue to a date no later than March 10, 2026, in accordance with Avon Municipal Code (“Code”) procedures. UPDATES: At the January 13, 2026, meeting, additional information was requested by Council, including supplemental information provided by the Town Manager (“Attachment C”). The purpose of this section is to document and clarify points that were raised at the January 13, 2026 hearing, including: •AURA/ADDA. Additional information regarding the contemplated financial understanding of the Avon Urban Renewal and Downtown Development Authorities. Response: See the report from Town Manager Eric Heil and Chief Financial Office Paul Redmond in Attachment C. •Employee Mitigation. Response: A more detailed explanation of the required Employee Mitigation is attached as Attachment D. •Update applicant drawings to include the height of Town Hall, show additional detail on the west side of the proposed structure concerning pedestrian movements, and additional information regarding the proposed use of the Town of Avon heat recovery system. Response: See updated applicant material package (Attachment A), and the updated report from Town Engineer, Keith Fraser, directly attached to this report. REVIEW PROCESS: There are several aspects for The Summit applications to be considered for the Major Development Plan including an employee mitigation plan, and several flexible design elements that are critical to the overall design. The accompanying Development Bonus application is the mechanism that permits design modifications in exchange for providing public benefits. The proposed benefits are captured in the table below. PREVIOUS REPORT MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit February 6, 2026 Page 2 of 5 Employee Mitigation Four (4) rent-capped, 2-bedroom units offered at 120% AMI plus a payment of $1,749. Onsite employees would be given first priority for these units. Development Bonus 1 Building Height increase from 80’ to 100’ The current Town Center zone district has a maximum height of 80’ 2 Reduced Parking Reduction of 320 parking spaces to 268 parking spaces 3 Setback Encroachments Proposed setback encroachments of the roof eave and underground encroachments and parking garage shared with Lot a (Avon Center), and south side or rear setback area to integrate the proposed community workspace and/or commercial unit with the Pedestrian Mall Proposed Public Benefits Related to the Development Bonus 1 A 10’ wide pedestrian connection across the property connecting West Beaver Creek Boulevard to the Pedestrian Mall. 2 A 4,000 sq. ft Community Workshop/coffee shop space for arts and culture activations along with a sizeable public patio and landscaping connection to the Pedestrian Mall. 3 Dedication of portion of land to allow the construction of a Civic Plaza between the Town Hall and Pedestrian Mall (SW corner of Lot B). 4 Activation of the Pedestrian Mall with additional integrated improvements with Lots A and B including preservation of outdoor space supporting existing businesses. 5 A colorful full-size art mural facing the proposed public space and pedestrian path. 6 (New per this update) 20 deed-restricted workforce housing units affordable to households earning up to 120% of Area Median Income. Design Considerations 1 Roof design The pitched roof design is similar to other buildings in Avon, where the roof is integrated into the top level. The PZC questioned whether the roof's size can be reduced to lower the building's overall height and massing. 2 West side articulation and materials The building is elongated, ends in an “L” at the south, and incorporates a varied peaked roof. The structure may lack significant articulation along its length, and uses the roofline overhang and vertical architectural features to create visual relief. Materials complement Avon's modern mountain aesthetic, and the colors are earth tones. 3 Building frontage on West Beaver Creek Boulevard While the building does not have a commercial storefront at sidewalk level along West Beaver Creek Blvd., its south side is designed to create a vibrant connection to the Pedestrian Mall, offering a dynamic public benefit. The main entrance on West Beaver Creek Blvd. will serve as a primary access point, keeping this area active and engaging. MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit February 6, 2026 Page 3 of 5 REVIEW CRITERIA: The January 13, 2026 Packet Materials document the applicable review criteria for both the Major Development Plan and Development Bonus separately. Each application has distinct criteria that must be considered during deliberations. Below are applicable review criteria required by the Avon Municipal Code: MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN – REVIEW CRITERIA: § 7.16.080(g), Development Plan 1. Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified in §7.04.030, Purposes; 2. The design conforms with the Avon Comprehensive Plan and other applicable, adopted plan documents; 3. Consistency with any previously approved and not revoked subdivision plat, planned development, or any other precedent plan or land use approval for the property as applicable; 4. Compliance with all applicable development and design standards set forth in this Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations, and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards; 5. That the development can be adequately served by city services including but not limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection, and emergency medical services; and 6. The development design conforms with the character of the surrounding community; or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon as a whole. DEVELOPMENT BONUS: § 7.16.170(e) Review Criteria 1. Impacts do not outweigh benefits. External impacts of requested development bonuses on the public, adjacent property owners, or the Avon community do not outweigh the public benefits. 2. Mitigation of impacts. If impacts are presented by the requested development bonus, they shall be mitigated by the Applicant to the extent practicable. Town may require an analysis and may require mitigation of the impacts on all public facilities, infrastructure, and services which serve the property, including but not limited to public infrastructure, streets, additional water rights required to serve the development, fire protection, ambulance services, transit, parks, and recreation. Conditions to granting a development bonus may be necessary to ensure harmony with the community. 3. Location and design. The location and design of any contribution towards public parking, transit, pedestrian enhancement, streetscape improvement, or civic facilities shall take into consideration functionality, current and projected demand, and long-term maintenance and operation costs, and shall include such legal documents as are deemed necessary and acceptable to the Town. GENERAL REVIEW CRITERIA: §7.16.020(f)(1), General Criteria Criteria that are applicable to all development applications: (1) Review Criteria. The reviewing authority shall be Director when the Director has the authority to administratively approve a development application. The reviewing authority shall be the PZC MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit February 6, 2026 Page 4 of 5 and/or Town Council for all development applications which are subject to public hearing: (i) The development application is deemed complete; (ii) The development application provides sufficient information to allow the reviewing authority to determine that the development application complies with the relevant review criteria including a complete narrative with additional application materials; (iii) The development application complies with the goals and policies of the Avon Comprehensive Plan; (iv) The demand for public services or infrastructure has been mitigated through the ongoing development permits. PROPOSED CONDITIONS: Updated Note: If Council accepts the design as presented then condition nine (9) should be deleted as part of the motion for an approval. 1. The Employee Mitigation program will require a Deed Restriction Agreement to memorialize this requirement, ensuring compliance with AMC §7.20.100. 2. Engineering approval for all site access points, the acceptance of the loading space design, and drainage shall be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. Lights installed in recessed lighting fixtures must not cause glare or disturbances for neighboring property owners. If any glare is detected, lower wattages or diffusers will be required for all fixtures. Additionally, all windows in illuminated corridors must be glazed or tinted to prevent glare and to ensure that light from these areas cannot be seen from neighboring properties, which could be considered nuisance lighting. 4. Planning and Zoning Commission review of an on-site building material mock-up before completion of framing. 5. The proposed parking management system shall be an operational requirement for this development. A Parking Management Plan Agreement shall be subject to review by Avon Staff and the Town Attorney and recorded as a covenant between Lots A and B. 6. The developer shall coordinate design and construction efforts with the Town of Avon on the Avon Pedestrian Mall. All improvements installed by the developer must be accepted by the Town of Avon prior to the issuance of the residential Certificate of Occupancy. 7. Town of Avon approval of a final landscaping plan that includes plants and other vegetative materials for the proposed improvements, ensuring consistency with the Town's other plantings prior to issuance of a building permit. 8. A unique Sign Plan for The Summit will be required to be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit if Lot B is not going to use the Sign Plan/Program of the Avon Center. 9. (PZC recommended condition) South of the elevator core on levels 7 and 8, the building will be dropped back down to code height (decreasing the total number of units to 160). 10. A Development Agreement that addresses funding, construction and property acquisition through the Avon Urban Renewal Authority and Avon Downtown Development Authority must be prepared, MJR25002, DEB25001 the Summit February 6, 2026 Page 5 of 5 reviewed and approved by Council, Avon URA Board of Directors, the Avon DDA Board of Directors and the applicant prior to issuance of a building permit. This Development Agreement would also include commitments for maintenance and operation of public pedestrian improvements on private property, would include the form of deed restriction for the Community Housing units and other details as may be appropriate. OPTIONS: Council has the following options: • Continue to future meeting date with direction to provide additional information. • Approve the applications as presented, with the proposed conditions • Approve the applications as presented, 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 applicant consent. RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds that the application meets the majority of design criteria and that the public benefits are significant and unique to this property and therefore recommends approval of the application. If additional information is needed, the applications may be continued to a future date in accordance with Code §7.16.020(e) Public Hearings. If Council finds that all concerns have been addressed, approval with conditions is recommended. If further review or materials are required, a motion to continue is included with this report. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS: “I move to approve applications MJR25003 and DEB25001 based on the proposed findings as found in §7.16.080 Development Plan, §7.16.170 Development Bonus and §7.16.010(f)(1) General Criteria (for an application) with inclusion of the conditions as proposed [or as modified].” Or (Optional): “I move to continue this application to with direction for the applicant to [example] amend the application reflecting on building design and in addressing/satisfying some of the proposed conditions concerning access, parking, and other design requirements.” Thank you, Jena ATTACHMENTS: A – Revised Developer Application B – Public Comments C – Town Manager Report D – Employee Mitigation The Summit Development - Lot B Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MJR25003 | DEB25001 Page 1 of 4 TOWN COUNCIL FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECORD OF DECISION FOR THE SUMMIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN and DEVELOPMENT BONUS LOT B, AVON CENTER DATE OF DECISION: March 10, 2026 APPLICATIONS: Major Development Plan | File MJR25003 Development Bonus | File DEB25001 APPLICANT: Grand Peaks LLC The Avon Town Council (“Council”) conducted public hearings and reviewed the applications for The Summit submitted by Grand Peaks LLC, (“Applicant”) on January 13, 2026, February 10, 2026, and March 10, 2026 and considered all public comments and information provided at such public hearings. Based on consideration of public comments, information provided and the applicable review criteria Council hereby APPROVES WITH CONDITIONS The Summit Major Development Plan and Development Bonus applications (“Application”) in accordance with the Avon Municipal Code (“AMC”) §7.16.020(f) based on the Findings of Fact stated herein and hereby ADOPTS THIS RECORD OF DECISION. All Avon Staff reports and materials concerning the Application, any third party materials received concerning the Application, all public comments, all statements made at the Public Hearings, and all Avon Development Code and other regulations applicable to review of the Application are collective adopted as part of the official Record of Decision. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN FINDINGS: Pursuant to § 7.16.080(g), Development Plan The following review criteria shall be considered as the basis for a decision on development plan applications: 1.Evidence of substantial compliance with the purpose of the Development Code as specified in Section 7.04.030, Purposes has been provided and is generally sufficient for this review; 2.With conditions and the approval of the associated Development Bonus, the application is sufficient for analysis; 3.The application provides sufficient information to allow Council to determine that the application complies with the relevant review criteria; 4.The development is in compliance with most of the applicable development and design ATTACHMENT A The Summit Development - Lot B Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MJR25003 | DEB25001 Page 2 of 4 standards set forth in this Code, including but not limited to the provisions in Chapter 7.20, Zone Districts and Official Zoning Map, Chapter 7.24, Use Regulations and Chapter 7.28, Development Standards, and remains generally consistent with the previous approval and original intent for the Avon Center; 5. The mixed-use and nonresidential design standards sufficiently protect and preserve the quality and character of the built environment in the Town with respect to the impacts of its design upon the community including those design standards as permitted through the approval of the associated Development Bonus; 6. The development can be adequately served by city services, including but not limited to roads, water, wastewater, fire protection and emergency medical services; and 7. The development design conforms with the character of the surrounding community; or, where redevelopment is anticipated, relates the development to the character of Avon as a whole. DEVELOPMENT BONUS FINDINGS: Council approved the associated Development Bonus of the Development Plan based the following Findings: Public Benefits: The proposed Public Benefits are described as follows: Development Bonuses: The Applicant has requested three (3) Development Bonus modifications including (1) an increase in height from eighty (80) feet to one hundred (100) feet; (2) setback encroachments on the shared/east property line of Lots A and B and along the Avon Pedestrian Mall; and, (3) a decrease to the required minimum parking requirements for Lot B from _______ to ______ parking spaces. 1 A 10’ wide pedestrian connection across the property connecting West Beaver Creek Boulevard to the Pedestrian Mall. 2 A 4,000 sq. ft Cultural and Arts Flex Space with small coffee, beverage, light snack service area and public restrooms for arts and culture activations along with an adjacent public patio and landscaping connecting to the Pedestrian Mall. 3 Dedication of portion of land to allow the construction of a Civic Plaza between the Town Hall and Pedestrian Mall (SW corner of Lot B). 4 Activation of the Pedestrian Mall through integrated outdoor improvements with Lots A and B including preservation of outdoor space supporting existing businesses (e.g., Bob’s outdoor seating area/patio). 5 A colorful full-size art mural facing the proposed public space and pedestrian path. 6 16 deed-restricted workforce (Community Housing) units affordable to households earning up to 120% of Area Median Income, in addition to the required Employee Mitigation units (4). The Summit Development - Lot B Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MJR25003 | DEB25001 Page 3 of 4 1. Impacts Do Not Outweigh Benefits: Council finds that the nature of Public Benefits for pedestrian access between West Beaver Creek Boulevard and the Pedestrian Mall; the construction and conveyance of a Culture and Arts Flex Space, public restrooms, and adjacent public patio connecting to the Pedestrian Mall, conveyance of land for the Town Hall Civic Plaza, and the improvements to Lettuce Shed plaza to integrate with the Avon Center outdoor patios are site specific to the Application property and cannot be duplicated on other properties by other developments. Council further finds that the impacts of increased building heights are similar to existing Sheraton Mountain Vista and Avon Center buildings on adjacent and nearby properties, that the building height increase is proposed for the portion of the building set further back from the Pedestrian Mall while incorporating a lesser building height on the Pedestrian Mall; that the reduced parking is proposed in accordance with a Parking Management Plan and with approval of the Avon Center Owners Association Board of Directors; and that the reduction of setbacks is minimal and necessary to allow the various Public Benefits. Therefore, Council finds that the potential impact of the requested Development Bonus modifications on the public, adjacent property owners, or the Avon community does not outweigh the public benefits being offered by the Applicant. 2. Mitigation of Impacts: Council finds that the Applicant has mitigated development impacts to the greatest extent practicable. Specifically, the Applicant has designed the increase building height to be similar to adjacent and nearby existing buildings and had designed the increase building height for the portion of the building setback from the Pedestrian Mall. The Applicant has agreed to a Parking Management Plan and has negotiated approval of the parking plan to satisfy the Avon Center owners association. The Conditions stated in this Record of Decision further implement mitigation of the impacts from the Development Bonus modifications. 3. Location and Design: The location and design of the contributions towards parking, pedestrian enhancements, streetscape improvements, and civic facilities take into consideration functionality, current and projected demand, and long-term maintenance and operation costs. All contributions shall include such legal documents as are deemed necessary and acceptable to the Town. CONDITIONS: Approval of the Major Development Plan (File MJR25003) and Development Bonus (File DEB25001) is subject to performance, satisfaction and completion of the following conditions: 1. Execute a Deed Restriction Agreement in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney to implement the Employee Mitigation requirement in AMC §7.20.100 prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Engineering approval for all site access points, the acceptance of the loading space design, and drainage is required prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. Lights installed in exterior recessed lighting fixtures must not cause glare or disturbances for neighboring property owners. If any glare is detected, lower wattages, diffusers or The Summit Development - Lot B Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MJR25003 | DEB25001 Page 4 of 4 shielding will be required for all fixtures. Additionally, all windows in illuminated stairwells and corridors must be glazed or tinted to prevent glare and lighting fixtures shall be located to minimize direct line of site to neighboring properties through windows to minimize the impact on neighboring properties. Lighting designs shall be included in the construction drawings and lighting may be required to be modified after construction to satisfy this condition. 4. Planning and Zoning Commission review of an on-site building material mock-up before completion of framing. 5. Adoption of a Parking Management Agreement shall occur before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. A Parking Management Plan Agreement shall be subject to review by von Staff and the Town Attorney, shall designate the Town of Avon as a beneficiary with rights to enforce the Parking Management Agreement, and shall be recorded as a covenant that runs with the property. The Parking Management Agreement shall address parking spaces allocated for the benefit of Avon Center and may designate Avon Center (aka Lot A) as a beneficiary to the Agreement. 6. The developer shall coordinate design and construction efforts with the Town of Avon on the Avon Pedestrian Mall. 7. Town of Avon approval of a final landscaping plan that includes plants and other vegetative materials for the proposed improvements, ensuring consistency with the Town's other plantings prior to issuance of a building permit. 8. Submit a Sign Plan for The Summit prior to issuance of a building permit and obtain approval of such Sign Plan prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 9. The proposed mural shall be the same or similar to the graphic presented in the Application and shall be submitted to CASE, or a mural design review committee appointed by CASE, for review and approval prior to installation. The installation of the mural shall be completed as a condition of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 10. A Development Agreement must be prepared, reviewed and approved by Council and other appropriate parties that implements the public benefits proposed in the Development Bonus application and defines the Town of Avon’s funding commitment in an amount estimated to be up, and not to exceed, TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) in principal. The Development Agreement is anticipated to include or reference a variety of other agreements, including agreements with the Avon Urban Renewal Authority and Avon Downtown Development Authority. The Development Agreement will be subject to review and approval of Council and potentially Avon URA Board of Directors, the Avon DDA Board of Directors which must be finalized and approved prior to issuance of a building permit. This area intentionally left blank The Summit Development - Lot B Findings of Fact and Record of Decision: MJR25003 | DEB25001 Page 5 of 4 The Development Agreement will include, but not be limited to: a. Defining construction specifications and oversite for improvements to be dedicated to the Town of Avon, b. Conveyance in a form acceptable to the Town of the approximately 4,000 sq.ft. of ground floor, finished commercial space, the adjacent patio connecting the Avon Pedestrian Mall, and portion of the southwest corner for the Avon Town Hall Civic Plaza; c. Commitments for maintenance and operation of public pedestrian improvements on private property, d. Agreement to execute and record deed restrictions for the four Employee Mitigation and sixteen Community Housing units, which shall average two bedrooms (i.e. 40 bedrooms total), in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney. 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ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PO Box 1976,Avon Colorado P.(970)949-0257 www.zehren.com THE SUMMIT APARTMENTS - TOWN COUNCIL PACKAGE ©2025 Zehr en and Associates,Inc. &dZWZ^Wd/s&ZKDt^dsZZ<AFTER PERSPECTIVE FROM WEST BEAVER CREEK ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES,INC. ARCHITECTURE PLANNING INTERIORS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PO Box 1976,Avon Colorado P.(970)949-0257 www.zehren.com THE SUMMIT APARTMENTS - TOWN COUNCIL PACKAGE ©2025 Zehr en and Associates,Inc. From:Donald Simpson To:Jena Skinner Cc:Alan; Elli Subject:Fwd: Date:Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:05:16 PM Hi Jenna Could you please include this in the package and state that we will initially commit 2 spaces to this pilot program and if successful will commit more. Thanks Don Begin forwarded message: From: Beth Markham Date: March 3, 2026 at 4:06:51 PM MST Hi Don and Jason, Jason- thanks for the connection. Don- nice to meet you over email! Happy to share a bit about our car sharing= program. The Town of Vail is under contract with Zipcar to offer a 4-vehicle car= share program that will kick off on March 17th. The cars will be all wheel drive= hybrids and outfitted with ski racks and bike racks by season. Two of the cars will= be located at Middle Creek Village to service Middle Creek, Residences of Main= Vail and Southface (aka West Middle Creek once it's complete). The other two= vehicles will start in Vail Village Parking Structure and move to Timber Ridge= once more of the project is complete and there is a higher density of residents= living there. If successful, the Vail Zipcar program will likely grow. The town has provided a significant subsidy to ensure rates for members who= register are affordable ($9.50/hour or $66.50/day for up to 180 miles, then $0.67/mile thereafter). The Town is also covering the cost to register (one time$15 fee) and covering the annual membership fee (normally $90, but again the=town subsidized to bring the cost down to $25/member/year). The town opted to=cover both fees to remove the barrier of entry to the program. The town will be=required to pay a $40K subsidy each year and has a minimum revenue guarantee=of $1,991/ vehicle/month. Hopefully we have enough ridership through members=to cover that monthly minimum revenue guarantee fee, but if not, the town will=make up any difference. I have been in touch with Town of Avon, who previously had expressed interest in joining Town of Vail in a car share initiative. We jointly released an RFP back in 2023 for a regional program along with Eagle County, but that did not come to fruition as the only respondent at that time backed out. The Town of Vail opted to re-release the RFP in 2025 to launch this as a pilot just in Vail, see how it goes, and if successful reach back out to potential parters to expand regionally. I do believe Town of Avon is still interested and I am happy to put you in touch with my contact there. What is your timeline for the completion of your housing project? We can set up a meeting to further discuss the program and potential opportunities to work together. I will also have a lot more information on how its going after we launch in a couple of weeks. Thank you and have a great day! Kindly, Beth Beth Markham Environmental Sustainability Department Environmental Sustainability Manager 75 S. Frontage Road W. Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2333 970-568-6759 cell vail.gov From: Thomas Crosbie Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:33 AM To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org> Subject: MJR 25003 DEB25001 The Summit at Avon Dear Mayor Underwood and Members of Town Council, Our family has owned a residential unit at Avon Center since 1989. In addition, we acquired a second unit in 2017, further establishing our connection and protected interest in the building. I served on the Avon Center Association Board for a continuous 25-year period, concluding approximately 2 years ago. During my tenure, I believe the Owners would attest that I contributed significantly to the Association and its community and governance. Throughout my time on the Board, I was one of two members of a special committee reporting to the full Board on all matters related to the Association's relationship and entitlements on Lot B.This role provided me with a broad understanding of the history of entitlements, agreements, and restrictions on Lots A and B, particularly regarding parking. Regarding the most recent development proposal, I attended the January 27, 2026, Council public hearing remotely. On February 10, 2026, I was on a flight and unable to connect. In preparation for the upcoming meeting on March 10th, I have just reviewed the February 10th recording. I feel compelled to correct for the record several significant errors in what was presented to you at the meeting. In the Developer's packet and presentation, the Developer asserts that 38 new above-ground parking spaces are to be created and dedicated to Avon Center, in addition to 42 spaces on the first-floor garage level, for a total of 80 spaces, as all parties agree are legally required. Missing or omitted in these presentations is the truth that 11 spaces of the promised 38 above- ground spaces will not be newly created or dedicated. Those 11 spaces already exist as Avon Center Association-owned common elements [Lot 6] and will only be restored by the developer after construction, not newly constructed or dedicated to Avon Center. These 11 spaces are already real property owned by the Avon Center. It appears inconsistent with logic, let alone real- property law, that the developer can use Avon Center spaces to satisfy the spaces they promised to provide to Avon Center upon development of Lot B. Using the Developer's approach, Avon Center will not be granted the 80 spaces it is entitled to; it will be 69 instead. Therefore, I submit on this basis alone that you were not provided with a fair or accurate representation of the number of parking spaces being provided by the Developer. The Parking Calculation slide is not accurate. 268 will not be built. 257 within Lot B will be built, with 11 spaces on Avon Center's Lot 6 restored. Since Avon Center is owed 80 spaces from within Lot B boundaries, the net will be 177, and the variance between the 320 Town Code requirement will be 143, not 132. The parking ratio must be reduced from 1.12 to a lower number for a 164-unit apartment building with approximately 290 bedrooms. Is it realistic to think that it will be workable even while an existing parking shortage in Avon is recognized by members of the Town Council? ATTACHMENT C Further, any claim that all commercial and residential owners are fully supportive and satisfied with this arrangement is inaccurate. This matter has not been fully communicated to allow Owners to make any informed decisions about a potential relinquishment of their longstanding property rights or the potential of insufficient parking being approved in connection with Lot B's Development, nor has the Avon Center's Association conducted a properly noticed Board Meeting to discuss or formally adopt the Association's position. For anyone to opine on Owner or Association satisfaction or dissatisfaction is inherently unreliable. Finally, in rebuttal to additional statements and claims made during the February 10 public hearing: --Avon Center is not over-parked, as alleged by Mr. Don Simpson. That was a false and gratuitous statement, which no study or experience supports. 175 Avon Center spaces were cited for 52 residential units, but 2 full floors of Commercial space with 3 busy restaurants were not recognized. However, whether Avon Center has surplus parking is irrelevant to the question of what Lot B must provide under the current development proposal. A property owner can not take the real property of another to satisfy its own development requirements. Avon Center owners have the right to use and dispose of their real property in accordance with the desires of those owners pursuant to Avon Center bylaws. There is no legal basis to support the contention that Avon Center's property may be the basis for a substantial reduction in Lot B's parking requirement or to support a conclusion that shortfalls will simply be accommodated on privately-owned spaces on Avon Center. --There is no authority, in my understanding, for a so -called working agreement between a single Avon Center Board officer and a Lot B representative to, from time to time, release Avon Center entitlements for use by Lot B. These entitlements are common elements that can't be conveyed or partitioned without owner approval. And, in practice,it would be impossible to administer. Our rights are not to over 200 spots on Lot B, as was stated during the February 10 public hearing. Instead, Avon Center owners were promised the unrestricted right to park in spots approved by the Town for the Development. In effect, to share all spaces. As an alternative, we've agreed in principle with 2 prior prospective developers to set aside several segregated, separately gated spaces exclusively for Avon Center use. It's one or the other. We should not accept a hybrid model in which we can park only in fewer spaces reserved exclusively for our use, then agree to share them, and work toward further sharing. As noted above, the Council may not assume that fewer spaces can be allowed on the basis that Avon Center agrees to share. This is simply not the case and would be belied by the record. There is no such deal authorized, either in governance theory or expressly in the Development Agreement between the parties. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this perspective. Sincerely, Tom Crosbie From: Thomas Crosbie Sent: Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:33 AM To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org> Subject: MJR 25003 DEB25001 The Summit at Avon Dear Mayor Underwood and Members of Town Council, Our family has owned a residential unit at Avon Center since 1989. In addition, we acquired a second unit in 2017, further establishing our connection and protected interest in the building. I served on the Avon Center Association Board for a continuous 25-year period, concluding approximately 2 years ago. During my tenure, I believe the Owners would attest that I contributed significantly to the Association and its community and governance. Throughout my time on the Board, I was one of two members of a special committee reporting to the full Board on all matters related to the Association's relationship and entitlements on Lot B. This role provided me with a broad understanding of the history of entitlements, agreements, and restrictions on Lots A and B, particularly regarding parking. Regarding the most recent development proposal, I attended the January 27, 2026, Council public hearing remotely. On February 10, 2026, I was on a flight and unable to connect. In preparation for the upcoming meeting on March 10th, I have just reviewed the February 10th recording. I feel compelled to correct for the record several significant errors in what was presented to you at the meeting. In the Developer's packet and presentation, the Developer asserts that 38 new above-ground parking spaces are to be created and dedicated to Avon Center, in addition to 42 spaces on the first-floor garage level, for a total of 80 spaces, as all parties agree are legally required. Missing or omitted in these presentations is the truth that 11 spaces of the promised 38 above- ground spaces will not be newly created or dedicated. Those 11 spaces already exist as Avon Center Association-owned common elements [Lot 6] and will only be restored by the developer after construction, not newly constructed or dedicated to Avon Center. These 11 spaces are already real property owned by the Avon Center. It appears inconsistent with logic, let alone real- property law, that the developer can use Avon Center spaces to satisfy the spaces they promised to provide to Avon Center upon development of Lot B. Using the Developer's approach, Avon Center will not be granted the 80 spaces it is entitled to; it will be 69 instead. Therefore, I submit on this basis alone that you were not provided with a fair or accurate representation of the number of parking spaces being provided by the Developer. The Parking Calculation slide is not accurate. 268 will not be built. 257 within Lot B will be built, with 11 spaces on Avon Center's Lot 6 restored. Since Avon Center is owed 80 spaces from within Lot B boundaries, the net will be 177, and the variance between the 320 Town Code requirement will be 143, not 132. The parking ratio must be reduced from 1.12 to a lower number for a 164-unit apartment building with approximately 290 bedrooms. Is it realistic to think that it will be workable even while an existing parking shortage in Avon is recognized by members of the Town Council? Further, any claim that all commercial and residential owners are fully supportive and satisfied with this arrangement is inaccurate. This matter has not been fully communicated to allow Owners to make any informed decisions about a potential relinquishment of their longstanding property rights or the potential of insufficient parking being approved in connection with Lot B's Development, nor has the Avon Center's Association conducted a properly noticed Board Meeting to discuss or formally adopt the Association's position. For anyone to opine on Owner or Association satisfaction or dissatisfaction is inherently unreliable. Finally, in rebuttal to additional statements and claims made during the February 10 public hearing: --Avon Center is not over-parked, as alleged by Mr. Don Simpson. That was a false and gratuitous statement, which no study or experience supports. 175 Avon Center spaces were cited for 52 residential units, but 2 full floors of Commercial space with 3 busy restaurants were not recognized. However, whether Avon Center has surplus parking is irrelevant to the question of what Lot B must provide under the current development proposal. A property owner can not take the real property of another to satisfy its own development requirements. Avon Center owners have the right to use and dispose of their real property in accordance with the desires of those owners pursuant to Avon Center bylaws. There is no legal basis to support the contention that Avon Center's property may be the basis for a substantial reduction in Lot B's parking requirement or to support a conclusion that shortfalls will simply be accommodated on privately-owned spaces on Avon Center. --There is no authority, in my understanding, for a so -called working agreement between a single Avon Center Board officer and a Lot B representative to, from time to time, release Avon Center entitlements for use by Lot B. These entitlements are common elements that can't be conveyed or partitioned without owner approval. And, in practice,it would be impossible to administer. Our rights are not to over 200 spots on Lot B, as was stated during the February 10 public hearing. Instead, Avon Center owners were promised the unrestricted right to park in spots approved by the Town for the Development. In effect, to share all spaces. As an alternative, we've agreed in principle with 2 prior prospective developers to set aside several segregated, separately gated spaces exclusively for Avon Center use. It's one or the other. We should not accept a hybrid model in which we can park only in fewer spaces reserved exclusively for our use, then agree to share them, and work toward further sharing. As noted above, the Council may not assume that fewer spaces can be allowed on the basis that Avon Center agrees to share. This is simply not the case and would be belied by the record. There is no such deal authorized, either in governance theory or expressly in the Development Agreement between the parties. Thank you for the opportunity to provide this perspective. Sincerely, Tom Crosbie From: To: Subject: Date: tonyemrick Jena Skinner FW: MJR 25003 DEB25001 The Summit at Avon Friday, March 6, 2026 8:06:44 AM From: tonyemrick Sent: Friday, March 6, 2026 8:06 AM To: 'council@avon.org' <council@avon.org> Cc: 'George Pacienza' 'Al Bonneau' < 'Charles Frey' 'Jay Freeberg' ; 'David Maloley'; 'Steve Thompson' Subject: MJR 25003 DEB25001 The Summit at Avon Dear Mayor Underwood and Members of Town Council We wanted to ensure accuracy regarding the emails from Tom Crosbie, Sr., and Dan Griffith, owners at Avon Center, sent to council. Both these owners are former HOA Board members and have had detailed insight in the history of Lot B. 80 parking spots for Avon Center have been contemplated since 2023 when Mr. Crosbie, Mr. Griffith and Rob Tartre were all on the Avon Center HOA Board. This is not a new issue, and the timing of these objections is curious Supporting Detail is below All the agreements we have attempted to get done with East West Partners (EWP) and executed with Grand Peaks have been in accordance with all Avon Center HOA governing documents and with the same law firm and conducted in the same manner as previous Avon Center HOA boards including those involving Mr. Crosbie, Mr. Griffith, and Mr. Tartre. We have been consistent in our approach. They will all acknowledge and agree that Avon Center HOA Board has the right to grant new easement interests forming part of the Association’s Common Elements. At Mr. Crosbie’s direction, easements were the preferred avenue, and a vote of the members was never contemplated or required at any time during any of the numerous attempted negotiations. Additionally, Since December of 2023 the Avon Center HOA Board has met every month in person and virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, where owners are invited and able to comment on anything. Lot B was discussed at most of those meetings. Mr Crosbie attended many of those meetings. Mr. Griffith attended some of those meetings and did mention his concern over parking on 2 instances. Parking is one of the many issues that have complicated development on Lot B. In August of 2023 we began discussions with East West Partners. At that time Mr. Crosbie wrote “Our legal rights are specifically expressed as an exception to title that's on file as public record. They are many and strong. We can stand on all of those "rights" but that is just not realistic. We can tell East West that after the expiration of the Third Amendment, that the Original Agreement to Adjust Property Boundaries (AAPB) is in force and they have to construct 280 parking spaces for our unrestricted use. Good luck on that. That's just one example. If we want this to happen, we will have to be open and creative in finding a balance on many items.” In December of 2023, a letter of intent (LOI) was signed between East West and Avon Center, and negotiations began on a definitive agreement. Mr Crosbie was intimately involved in the negotiations with EWP. The parking terms discussed at that time: FROM Last version of the AMENDED AND RESTATED CONSOLIDATED AGREEMENT with East West Properties (EWP) 7/24/2024 (Mr. Crosbie, received and reviewed) 3.2 Association Parking; Lot 6. Dedicated Association Parking. ,… Developer agrees to construct and allocate eighty (80) parking spaces for the exclusive use by the Association in the New Parking Structure… Lot 6. It is acknowledged and agreed that the Association is the owner of Lot 6, Avon Center, where there currently exist eleven (11) parking spaces serving the Association that are located adjacent to the Eagle County Annex and above the Access Ramp, and that such eleven (11) parking spaces will be eliminated as part of Developer’s construction of the Development and being replaced as part of the eighty (80) spaces comprising the Dedicated Association Parking. The Association understands and agrees that the number of spaces being granted to the Association as part of the Dedicated Association Parking is intended to include the loss to the Association of such eleven (11) surface spaces and that the Association shall have no right to park in any surface parking spaces that may be developed on Lot B as part of the Development. 11.11 Authority. It is acknowledged and agreed that all easements granted or to be granted by the Association pursuant to this Agreement shall not considered a conveyance of common elements under the provisions of CCOIA requiring the vote of individual unit owners. The Executive Board of the Association and, when formed, the Executive Board of the Lot B Association shall have all authority and power to act on behalf of each such owner association and its members with respect to this Agreement, including, without limitation, all decisions hereunder and any proposed amendment to this Agreement, so long as permitted under the governing documents of the Association and applicable law. The Association represents that this Agreement and its related exhibits can be approved by the Association Board without member approval. In October of 2024, EWP withdrew from negotiations because of, in their words, “ I want to reiterate that the requirements the Avon Center imposed on the lot were one of the major reasons that we could not make the project financially feasible. I believe this is the 4th time in the last 10 years that a group has looked at developing this site but due to the requirements of the HOA not one of them was able to move forward.” In December of 2024 we were introduced to Don Simpson and Grand Peaks Properties and began negotiations using the last version (7/24/2024) of the agreement we were working on with EWP (with EWP permission) as a starting point. A committee of the HOA Board, including Tom Crobie, Jr. (Tom Crosbie, Sr’s Son) with the assistance of the Law Firm Johnson and Repucci, the same Law Firm used by Mr. Crosbie and Mr. Tartre, negotiated with Grand Peaks agreeing on an Amended and Restated Development Agreement and associated Easements: Key points of that Agreement: 80 Dedicated Parking Spots,(note: identical number of spots we were agreeing to with EWP) to including surface parking which is beneficial to of our commercial owners. Grand Peaks is responsible for all the maintenance for all New Association Dedicated Parking including striping, gates etc.., above and below surface. Avon Center retains any net parking revenue from the new association parking spaces. The Association will have 175 dedicated parking spaces when the project is completed. Access to The Summit’s Spas and Recreation Center for Avon Center residents Repair and Maintenance of Deck above current Avon Center (Lot A) Garage Entrance, The Deck has been leaking into lot A garage Use, Repair, Replacement, and Water Proofing of buried ramp to be used by Avon Center during construction, currently leaking into Lot A existing garage And a Completion Guarantee if the project does not get completed, The Association gets the lot restored to a park-able condition. The Avon Center HOA Board endorses The Summit on behalf of our owners. Tony Emrick 100 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620 From: Tony Emrick Sent: Friday, March 6, 2026 12:12 PM To: Council Everyone Group <council@avon.org> Cc: 'George Pacienza' 'Al Bonneau' < 'Charles Frey' <>; 'Jay Freeberg' < 'David Maloley' < 'Steve Thompson' < Subject: Avon Center Notice to Owners July 2025 I am aware that this might not make it into the packet, however for your review is one of the notices we sent to every owner and posted on the HOA website announcing our agreement with Grand Peaks. Lot B We are pleased to inform you that we have signed an agreement with Grand Peaks Properties regarding our access and rights on Lot B. Grand Peaks Properties is planning on building a 167 unit apartment complex. Avon Center will receive:  Completion Guarantee - in case the project starts but does not get completed Lot B will be restored, The deck will be waterproofed and the buried ramp will be waterproofed and recovered  80 Dedicated Parking Spots. 42 underground, 38 above ground  All net parking revenues from Lot B  Access to Fitness Center  Access to 3 Spas  Legal fees covered up to $100k  A walkway from our building to West Beaver Creek Blvd Sidewalk  Reimbursement for corbel work (2022) and snow plowing ($100,000) Grand Peaks Properties has 180 days to complete the purchase. During that time they will be working on permits and approvals from the Town of Avon and financing. Tony Emrick US Mail: PO Box 100 W Beaver Creek Blvd. Avon, CO 81620 From:Alan Simpson To:Council Everyone Group Cc:Jena Skinner; Tony Emrick; "Pacienza George"; Don Simpson; Alan Simpson Subject:Re: MJR 25003 DEB25001 The Summit at Avon Date:Friday, March 6, 2026 10:15:57 AM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png Dear Mayor Underwood and Members of Town Council, We are aware of E Mails from Tomas Crosbie and Dan Griffith from Avon Center. Mr. Crosbie is correct in pointing out that the Agreement signed and approved by the Avon Center HOA does provide for 80 parking spaces. However, he is incorrect in stating that these spaces should all come from Lot B land. In Articles 3.1 and 3.2 of the agreement it clearly states that 27 of the surface spaces will be located on the surface of Lot B, Lot 2 and Lot 2A and outlot 1. It goes on to say that the 11 spaces Mr. Crosbie has mentioned are to be located on Lot 6. Articles 3.1 and 3.2 are included below. Our presentation to council accurately shows the parking that has been agreed to. All the easements required for this parking are part of the agreement and will be of record at the land closing. Mr. Crosbie’s assertion that this matter has not been fully communicated to Owners is inaccurate. The HOA Board has held monthly meetings since 2023 on this matter where every owner was given the opportunity to express their opinion. My understanding is that Mr. Cosbie attended most of those meetings. I believe the President of the association will comment in a separate e mail. Once again there will be no “taking of property”. All the agreements reached with the association are done with reciprocal easements. Mr. Crosbie talks about a hybrid model that assumes sharing of parking to help meet our parking requirements. We are not asking for that. We are submitting to the town the exact number of spaces we will use for our residents which gets us slightly over 1 to1. The Avon Center HOA board and our company did agree that we would meet on a regular basis to see if they were not using all their allocated spaces and they could consider letting us use some if they were not. The board is not required to do that at any point. It was meant to be a good faith effort to work together. It is a part of our agreement as part of the parking easement section that contains the parking plan. That part of the agreement is shown below. In closing we have spent the better part of two years working hand in hand with the association and the town to come up with the plan and agreement. We now have a legally binding agreement signed by the ACHOA and approved by both their legal counsel and ours. If Mr. Crosbie or Mr. Griffith had chosen to bring up concerns during that period, they had ample opportunity to do that and chose not to do it either through their board or at the past four public meetings. As you heard from the board president there has been overwhelming support from Avon Center and especially the retail owners. We are very hopeful that you will not let this last-minute overture derail a project that has so many benefits for everyone involved. Sincerely Don Simpson Alan Simpson Director GRAND PEAKS Housing Solutions 4582 S Ulster St Pkwy, Ste 1200 Denver, CO 80237 C: 303-881-3145 asimpson@grandpeaks.com www.grandpeaks.com MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON .ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, ONLINE AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, CALL MATT PIELSTICKER AT 970-748-4413 OR EMAIL MATT@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. AVON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes (DRAFT) Monday, February 23, 2026 Public Meeting Begins at 5:30 PM Planning and Zoning Commission members nominated Commissioner Rick Sudekum to act as chair for this evening’s meeting. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call (Chairperson) – 5:30 PM Meeting commenced at 5:30 PM. A rollcall was taken, and Planning Commissioners Carly Hansen, Rick Sudekum, Elizabeth Waters, and Nancy Tashman were present. Commissioner Nicole Murad was present online via Zoom. Commissioners Brian Sipes and Brad Christianson were absent. Also present were Director of Community Development Matt Pielsticker, Planning Manager Jena Skinner, Planner II Claire Perez, and Development Coordinator Emily Block. 2. Approval of Agenda ACTION: Commissioner Tashman made a motion to approve the agenda, commissioner Hansen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. 3. Disclosure of any Conflicts of Interest or Ex-Parte Communication Related to Agenda Items Commissioner Hansen noted that she would be recusing herself from item 7.1. 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 Planning and Zoning Commission approval. 5. Public Hearing 5.1. MJR26-001 | 4561 Flat Point – Claire Perez, Planner II ACTION: Commissioner Waters made a motion to approve the application. Commissioner Tashman seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. 6. Work Session 6.1. CTA26-001 Lighting Code Updates - Claire Perez, Planner II Todd Roehr made a public comment. 7. Consent Agenda 7.1. Record of Decision: MJR25003 | DEB25001 The Summit at Avon MEETING AGENDAS AND PACKETS ARE FOUND AT: WWW.AVON .ORG AGENDAS ARE POSTED AT AVON TOWN HALL, AVON RECREATION CENTER, ONLINE AND AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION NEEDS, PLEASE, IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING, CALL MATT PIELSTICKER AT 970-748-4413 OR EMAIL MATT@AVON.ORG WITH ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS. ACTION: Commissioner Hansen recused herself. Commissioner Waters made a motion to approve item 7.1 on the consent agenda. Commissioner Tashman seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously 4-0. 7.2. Record of Decision: PUD23002 | VPR23001 Village at Avon PUD Amendment & Vested Rights Extension 7.3. Brad Christianson notice of absence through April 2026 7.4. December 8, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes ACTION: Commissioner Hansen made a motion to approve the remainder of items on the consent agenda. Commissioner Murad seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously 5-0. 8. Future Meetings 8.1. March 9, 2026 8.2. March 22, 2026 9. Staff Updates 10. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM. APPROVED: CHAIRPERSON 970-748-4083 clin@avon.org TO: Honorable Mayor Underwood and Council members FROM: Charlotte Lin, Sustainability Manager RE: Bi-monthly Sustainability Report DATE: March 2, 2026 SUMMARY: This report provides a consolidated progress update on the Town of Avon’s Climate Action & Sustainability Plan initiatives for the period of January to February 2026. No action is required by Council. BACKGROUND: Following the implementation of the Town’s Climate Action & Sustainability Plan in 2023 – 2025, the Town continues into 2026 with four official Sustainability Goals and 40 active projects and ongoing programs, all of which have direct impact to Avon’s Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory as well as Avon’s contribution to the Eagle County Climate Action Plan. The Sustainability Division serves as the coordinating body for the Eagle County Climate Action & Sustainability Plan, responsible for program coordination, implementation, interdepartmental alignment, external partnerships, performance tracking, and consolidated reporting to Council. Individual projects are implemented by Sustainability staff and relevant operating Town Departments (Engineering, Public Operations, Community Development, Mobility, Fleet, Special Events, Communication & Marketing) based on functional responsibility. The progress summarized below reflects the contributions of all departments and external partners under this coordinated framework. Official Goals 1. Commercial Composting Pilot Program Implementation and Evaluation o Two formal in-person visits to all restaurants have been conducted in January and February, with Sustainability staff and the composting consultant and Spanish -speaking staff from Vail Valley Waste. o Only small and isolated contamination cases occurred and were addressed immediately. Overall, contamination has been very low and not an issue in this program. o House of Vibes, the newest cafe in Avon, expressed interest in joining the composting program and officially joined the program in late February. o Extra compostable bags have been distributed to participating restaurants as needed. All supplies provided are tracked. o Program expenses are used to estimate the cost for the rest of the pilot program. This allows us to estimate that 2-3 restaurants could be allowed to join the program within the current budget, as well as help us prepare for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) grant application. o A Q1 report will be compiled by the hauler. Public communications have been planned to acknowledge the participants' work on this program so far based on the report. The report will also be used to plan the grant application. 2. Recycling Reinforcement & Compliance o The waste audit reports at commercial entities were distributed in January. Continued follow-ups are needed in order to ensure the businesses are successful with improving recycling. o The key takeaway from the commercial waste audits is that diverting organics through composting would significantly help improve diversion rates across businesses. o Multifamily audits are scheduled for 2026. The Aspens’ audit was done in February, and Eaglebend and Buffalo Ridge (1&2) have been scheduled. Page 2 of 8 3. Town-wide Geothermal Feasibility Study (Phase 1) o The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) admin grant application draft is done. This application aims to support the pre -feasibility study necessary to advance all other aspects of a geothermal network project. The Town is asking DOLA to support 50% of the cost for the pre-feasibility study with a 50% match. o Review and revision with Public Works is in progress. The application is expected to be submitted in early March. 4. Single-use Plastic Ban o The Town aims to align with the Town of Vail on this policy. No public-facing updates are available in January and February 2026. Sustainability Projects Materials Management 5. Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) Reimbursement o ERP reimbursement process started in 2026. The Town submitted the Round 1 application in January and was invited for Round 2 applications in February, due April 13, 2026. The Town qualifies for reimbursement in 2 areas: Outreach & Marketing, and the Community Recycling Drop-Site Management. 6. Monitor polystyrene recycling program o Contamination (e.g. soft foam, bags, tapes) continues to occur at the collection boxes; however, illegal dumping, such as tires and mattresses, has not occurred since the end of 2025. Staff will continue public education to mitigate contamination. o Collection data is formally reported through Public Operations. A rough amount collected from November 2025 to February 2026 was 765lbs, or 17 blocks of densified foam. 7. Monitor State polystyrene ban at Avon restaurants o As of 2026, all restaurants in Avon have shifted towards using non-polystyrene containers. o Staff is working with the Vail Daily on a 2 -year polystyrene ban update that includes State measures. 8. Internal Purchasing Policy & Zero Waste at Town o The Internal Purchasing Policy published in 2025 has continued to be reinforced at the Town through Sustainability Training and events like Staff Coffee. o A new battery recycling guidance update was drafted at the end of February to reflect the latest recycling acceptance rules at Home Depot and the new Ace Hardware location in Avon. Sustainability staff will work with departments to help refine their battery collection practices. 9. Track waste diversion data from waste haulers o Hauler reporting completed for 2025; the details are below with the 2024 comparison. It is worth noting that the data is solely from the haulers and does not include the waste diversion through the Avon Recycling Center. The rates also do not reflect Construction & Demolition waste collected by developers. Finally, the following rates are “Waste Diversion Rates” that refer to the total amount of waste kept out of the landfill . o 2024 Waste Diversion Rates Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Average Page 3 of 8 Vail Honeywagon 25.56% 31.71% 24.94% 22.42% 25.82% Vail Valley Waste 32.54% 25.79% 24.89% 29.34% 27.92% Waste Management & Apex (Q3 and 4) 28.07% 28.01% 29.86% 30.57% 29.13% Final Yearly Average: 27.62% o 2025 Waste Diversion Rates Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Average Vail Honeywagon 26.35% 23.12% 25.83% 25.24% 25.18% Vail Valley Waste 26.50% 27.83% 26.27% 26.69% 26.82% Apex 29.65% 12.64% 17.00% 15.39% 18.88% Final Yearly Average: 23.63% o Overall, the decline in the Town’s average diversion rate from 27.62% (2024) to 23.63% (2025) is driven less by a systemic decline and more by a specific drop in the Apex stream beginning in Q2 2025. The other two haulers remain relatively stable. Staff is working with Apex to uncover the cause of the decreased diversion rate and devise plans to improve it accordingly. o The Town also works with Evergreen Zerowaste, an organics-only hauler. They collected 69.87 tons in 2024, and 135.19 tons in 2025. These collections increase the Town’s total diverted material; however, since they do not collect municipal solid waste (MSW) or recycling, they do not have a comparable diversion rate like the other haulers. Including these tons in a town-wide tonnage-weighted calculation would increase overall diversion by approximately ~0.06% in 2024 and ~0.13% in 2025. This is minor but as the Town’s composting infrastructure grows, it is possible to expect measurable diversion gains from orga nics soon. o As a reference, the Eagle County waste diversion rate of 2024 was 24.2%; the 2025 rate will be reported when it gets published. o A more detailed standalone waste diversion report will be presented at a later date. 10. Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste diversion in Avon o C&D waste, including concrete, lumber, and steel, have been collected at Avon construction sites. An estimate from the Building Department shows at least 1 million lbs of C&D waste have been collected over the last two years. o The waste management company Apex is running a recycle program at the largest construction project in Town. o The C&D waste collection data from the childcare center project will be reported soon. o C&D collection in Avon is currently done voluntarily. However, there has been cooperation from projects where they have sufficient space. Smaller projects are harder to set up. o There are premiums on materials like copper and steel, so the diversion savings make it attractive to developers such as Shaw (large multi-family homes) and RA Nelson (Single- Family and residential homes). o The official Eagle County guideline for C&D diversion was co-developed by the CAC and stakeholders in 2025 (Attachment A). Page 4 of 8 o Avon’s leadership in C&D Waste Diversion was recognized in a Vail Daily article in 2025. Buildings – Energy Efficiency & Electrification 11. Monitor Energy Smart Rebates o The EnergySmart Colorado 2026 Scope of Work for Avon Rebates was finalized and signed in February. o Staff will work with Walking Mountains (WM) Marketing team on 2026 marketing materials and outreach plan. o WM Energy Team will present 2025 results and 2026 plans to Council at a later date. o R&H Mechanical is collaborating with the Town of Eagle to offer a limited winter -only heat pump discount. Avon and Vail staff will explore a similar opportunity with R&H Mechanical. 12. Ensure Avon Building Analysts complete assessment goals o Staff will work with WM Energy team to assign more assessments to our existing analysts and provide any assistance as needed to ensure they reach the assessment goals. 13. Promote regionally aligned code implementation communication toolkit o As a part of the continued work on the Regional Net Zero Roadmap project, a streamlined code-implementation communication toolkit is being developed for municipalities to distribute to contractors and developers. The toolkit will be shared with Council when available. 14. Municipal buildings benchmarking & electrification progress o The new Public Works Garage is being benchmarked in addition to the 5 municipal buildings already benchmarked. Staff is working on an energy profile that shows the breakdown between fossil fuels and renewable energy usage in order to better understand an electrification path forward. Energy Supply 15. Report Holy Cross Energy (HCE) Updates o HCE reported an average of 85% clean energy provided to members in 2025. o HCE introduces rate changes to take effect in April 2026 in January and provided answers to these FAQs in February to address potential concerns of the rate changes. Transportation & Mobility 16. Track Avon employee carpooling reimbursement o The 2026 carpool reimbursement form was updated with the 2026 rates. o The 2025 usage was very close to the budgeted $20,000. Staff will continue to monitor usage in 2026 and report in the middle and the end of the year. 17. Monitor EV charging in Avon o Overall, 2025 saw a 33% increase while TOA vehicles tripled the number of kWh’s used o Starting from 2021, users have avoided 350,000 kilograms of emissions and that’s equivalent to planting 8945 trees and letting them grow for 10 years 18. Monitor progress of DC Fast Charging Plaza o The RFP for design work was issued at the end of February. Engineering work should start in April and the installation should be done in December 2026. Page 5 of 8 19. Support CAC’s EV Charging Cohort o Supported by the E-mobility and Education grant from CDOT, the CAC EV-charging cohort aims to provide resources and coaching to multi-family complexes to obtain funding to install EV charging infrastructure at their complexes. This involves assisting them with contacting contractors, presenting plans to the HOA board, and applying to the Charge Ahead Colorado grant. o Cohort participants range from “Ranch at the Roaring Fork”, Lake Creek Village, and complexes in Rifle, Vail and Eagle. o A grant extension has been applied to extend this program from April 2206 to July 2026. o The Town has supported this program via social media and newsletter marketing, as well as direct outreach to potential HOAs who might be interested. There are currently no participants from Avon yet. 20. Promote Sole Power and Sole Power+ o Sole Power+, launched in winter 2025/2026, is an expanded program that tracks mileage achieved through carpooling in EV or hybrid vehicles, and bus riding. o The tracking is separate from the original Sole Power program, which tracks walking, running, skating, biking and e-biking. o The annual County-wide competition will remain in the summer months, with a potential new competition launching in the ski season of 2026. o Avon’s own internal employee incentives will apply to the summer competition only. 21. Anti-idling: additional signs o Two signs were given to the Recreation Center to help mitigate idling by guests. 22. Shift Bike Progress o A Shift Bike station will be added at the SpringHill Suites. o Shift Bike data will be formally reported by the Mobility Division when it starts again for the 2026 season. 23. Biodiesel research o Began the research phase. 24. 10-Year Transit Plan o CDOT’s 10-year planning grant and the Clean Transit Enterprise grants allow the Town to ▪ conduct necessary planning activities for the future transit center ▪ determine the number of bus stops needed for Town buses, Bustang, and CORE Transit, as well as their ideal locations. ▪ expand bus routes in Town, including a route up to Beaver Creek and additional frequency in the winter. ▪ add two more Gillig electric buses in 2027. Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) 25. CAC 2025 Data collection o CAC 2025 data reporting was completed in early February. 26. Climate Action Collaborative Stakeholder Meeting o The Q1 & Q2 meeting took place on January 26, 2026. The full slide deck is attached (Attachment B). 27. Eagle County Climate Action Plan update o Staff has been working with the CAC to finalize the updates to the Eagle County Climate Action Plan. A work session will be scheduled to formally adopt it once finalized. Page 6 of 8 28. Water-Energy Nexus One Pager o The water-energy nexus project aimed to understand the carbon impact of water management in Eagle County. The work took place in most of 2025 between the CAC and the Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD). The final published one-pager is attached (Attachment C). o The study shows that water treatment and management account for a small portion of our commercial energy usage and emissions. This is potentially due to the ERWSD purchasing clean energy from Holy Cross Energy. Education & Communication 29. Website Updates o Website updates are planned along with the website re-design work in Q2 and Q3. 30. Visitor Education o A potential pilot project to design a 3 -panel “Sustainability Passport” brochure is planned. o Walking Mountains has recommended a graduate fellow in the field of Environmental Education to potentially help with this program. 31. Staff Sustainability Training o Rec center training complete. Staff will continue to schedule training with remaining departments including PD, Facilities and Engineering. 32. Sustainability Fair & Town Clean Up o The 2026 Sustainability Fair has been planned to be on May 16. o The Net Zero Building Expo vendors are invited to attend the Sustainability Fair this year. o The Town Clean Up has been planned to be a week -long event this year, beginning on Sunday, May 10. Participants are encouraged to join in the clean up throughout the week, at a date & time convenient to them, to hopefully increase convenience and participation, then head to the Sustainability Fair for celebration and prizes. Sustainability Grants 33. DOLA Admin Grant (for geothermal) o The progress is reported in Official Goal #3. 34. CEO Impact Accelerator Grant o Impact grant submitted on February 18. 35. C3 Grant for composting o C3 grants are open again for 2026 with a rolling deadline. Staff will plan the application with S2 after Q1 commercial composting report is received. Sustainability Finance & Investment 36. Economic Function in ClearPath 2.0. o The total cost for 2026 is $3,500. The function was activated for Avon in late February. o As one of the first communities to activate this feature, Avon will receive additional support. A kick-off meeting has been scheduled for March 12. 37. Research on sustainable banking & finance o No progress was made in Jan & Feb 2026. Page 7 of 8 Water, Wildfire & Resiliency 38. Avon & Regional Water Conservation Programs o Landscaping Ordinance (25-19) updates to incorporate changes to comply with directives from Colorado State Bill SB24-005. Second reading will be scheduled soon. o The Town will promote the successful “Garden in a Box” when it returns in 2026. o The Town is supporting the Eagle River Coalition from the water fund. In 2026 funds in Avon will likely be used to support the Nottingham Park Demo Garden Rehab (in lieu of another round of Storm Drain Decals). o The Town is supporting the Eagle County Conservation District and the Beyond Lawn Program ($25k), which includes turf replacement & irrigation efficiency rebates. o ERWSD-led Water Conservation working group: ▪ This new working group includes the CAC, municipal, and community stakeholders. This provides a more efficient and consolidated place to discuss water conservation issues under leadership that is more topic appropriate. ▪ The first major collaborative project is the “Live Like a Local” messaging campaign. The goal is to connect everyone, especially high users, to the reasons they live here. Staff are assisting with reviewing draft language, graphics, and marketing plans. ▪ ERWSD plans to work with 670 excessive users this summer, as well as conducting Home Water Use assessments for the highest users. 39. Avon & Regional Wildfire Programs o The Town is supporting the Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD) and Eagle Valley Wildland Program ($80K). Staff is working with ERFPD to schedule a presentation with the 2026 Proposed Scope of Work in April/May. o The Town is working on updating fire codes per the “Community Development Code Amendments” in the February 24 Council Packet. o Cheatgrass has been discussed, but no program is in place to mitigate this hard-to- manage weed. 40. Avon Soil Health & Carbon Sequestration Programs o Incorporating the compost produced from the Commercial Composting Program will be a new initiative for Avon. Sustainability and Public Works will collaborate on this. o Vail Resorts and the Town of Eagle are also practicing feeding compost back into their land. This is likely to become a wider County -wide activity and initial data tracking may include volume of compost and the area of land . o Carbon sequestration modeling and its potential impact on the GHG inventory is under discussion and planning. o Continue research of biochar implementation based on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report from 2025. ATTACHMENTS Page 8 of 8 Attachment A: 2025 Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling Resource – Eagle County Attachment B: CAC Stakeholder Meeting Q1&Q2 2026 Slide Deck Attachment C: CAC Water-Energy Nexus one-pager 2025 CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) RECYCLING RESOURCE - EAGLE COUNTY This guide provides tips & notes on material collection for the following: APPLIANCES Appliances Trinity Recycling - (970) 328-5051, trinityrecycle.com, BE PAID FOR RECYCLING APPLIANCES $$$ *Accepts Freon containing appliances. or Eagle County Landfill www.eaglecounty.us/departments___services/solid_waste___recycling/landfill.php List of materials: *Call to confirm* Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Microwaves, Ovens, Hot Water Heaters, Dishwashers Furnaces, Evaporative/Swamp Coolers, Boilers, Refrigerators, Freezers, and AC Units. Certificate stating Freon free must be provided at Landfill for Refrigerators, Freezers, and AC Units. ASPHALT & CONCRETE Concrete w/ OR w/o Rebar Concrete Washout Eagle County C&D Diversion Site - Check for asbestos, Concrete chunks 2ft. in diameter max. Cost: $15/ton, Cost savings of $33/ton compared to $57 for landfill tipping fee. SAVE MONEY! Required: You must contact the facility for approval PRIOR to hauling a load. Contact Jesse Masten, Solid Waste & Recycling Division Chief: jesse.masten@eaglecounty.us, (970)328-3472 Please see requirements at: www.eaglecounty.us/departments___services/solid_waste___recycling/landfill.php BUILDING MATERIALS Functional Furniture, Cabinet Sets, Doors, and Appliances Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Email with photos, call in advance to confirm acceptable materials, or visit habitatvailvalley.org/restore/donate. Pick-up may be available. (970) 328-1119, restore@habitatvailvalley.org, habitatvailvalley.org/restore/donate CLEAN WOOD WASTE (unpainted & untreated) Clean Dimensional Lumber Eagle County C&D Diversion Site - No treated wood, no adhesives, no painted lumber, Scrap studs are okay. Cost: $15/ton, Cost savings of $33/ton compared to $48 for landfill tipping fee. SAVE MONEY! Required: You must contact the landfill for approval PRIOR to hauling a load. Contact Jesse Masten, Solid Waste & Recycling Division Chief: jesse.masten@eaglecounty.us, (970)328-3472 Please see requirements at : www.eaglecounty.us/departments___services/solid_waste___recycling/landfill.php LANDSCAPING MATERIALS Yard Waste & Compost Vail Honeywagon, (970) 476-3511, vailhoneywagon.com EverGreen ZeroWaste, (970) 930-7900, info@evergreenzerowaste.com RECYCLING MATERIAL Recycling & Cardboard Call ahead to confirm pricing for hauling services. Cardboard: Flattened, clean, tape is okay. No Styrofoam, plastic wrap, or bubble wrap. Vail Honeywagon - (970) 476-3511, Vail Valley Waste - (970) 977-9228, APEX Waste Solutions (970) 524-1800 Wash out pans Trinity Recycling - (970) 328-5051, trinityrecycle.com Eco pan - eco-pan.com Scrap Metals Trinity Recycling - (970) 328-5051, BE PAID FOR RECYCLING SCRAP METALS $ List of materials: Call to Confirm, Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel Questions or need assistance from a waste expert, visit walkingmountains.org/wizard and go to “Ask a Question”. BENEFITS OF RECYCLING AND REUSING C&D MATERIALS 1. Save money: Donating and recycling construction materials reduces landfill expenses and increases tax benefits. Selective deconstruction is cost-competitive with demolition. 2. Save the planet: If 25% of the total construction and demolition (C&D) waste were recycled each year in the U.S. there would be a reduction of 40 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (EPA, 2009). 3. Save resources: Reuse & recycling reduces the demand for virgin materials. Concrete creation is said to be responsible for 4 -8% of the world's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. C&D materials make up around 25% of the total solid waste generated in Colorado. 1 January 26, 2026 Walking Mountains - Borgen Precourt Center for Sustainability Climate Action Collaborative Stakeholder Meeting Q1 & Q2 2026 Agenda Welcome & Meeting Goals General Updates: Eagle County Energy Inventory, Impact Report Sector Area Updates, Events & Partner Updates Guest Speaker: Annie Henderson, Walking Mountains Graduate Program Manager BREAK Guest Speaker: Charlotte Lin, Sustainability Manager, Town of Avon Interactive Roundtable Discussion: Tradeoffs and Tensions Thank You & Adjourn Meeting Goals 1. Update stakeholders on County-wide greenhouse gas emissions and key climate action benchmarks 2. Update stakeholders on what we accomplished in 2024 3. Get up-to-date on sector area progress updates 4. Learn best practices in communicating about climate change 5. Brainstorm how to balance tensions & tradeoffs in our climate policies and initiatives and how to communicate effectively 6. Learn, connect, and get inspired for the work to come! Meeting Etiquette ●Zoom participants: Mute when not speaking, raise hand to speak or use the chat function to send questions or comments. ●Be respectful and avoid side conversations. ●Listen intently, and be present and engaged for conversations. ●You’re welcome to excuse yourself for the restroom, refreshments, etc. No Introductions ●Please wear your name tag, or ●Change your Zoom name to include your name and organization, or add it to the chat General Updates ●2024 CAC Impact Report ●2024 Eagle County Energy Inventory ●Sector area working group progress and updates ●Events & partner updates popcorn! CAC Impact Report 2024 Reduce Eagle County carbon emissions 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. OUR MISSION Data Requests! ●Data requests were sent to partners on January 14th and 15th ●The requested due date is Monday, February 16th ●Thank you in advance for filling out your data request in a timely manner! ●Expect 2025’s report in Q3 2026 Eagle County Energy Inventory 2024 Reduce Eagle County carbon emissions 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. OUR MISSION Key findings: ●Total emissions have decreased by 11% from the 2014 baseline for the first time since 2020. ●For the first time since 2014, the trendline indicates potential for a continued decrease in emissions. ●It's important to note that the main contributor to the decrease in emissions is Holy Cross Energy and their continued efforts to achieve 100% renewable energy. Overview of Emissions Key findings: ●Building emissions decreased by 40% since 2014, despite building energy use increasing - this is due to a clean electricity grid ●Transportation emissions decreased by 9% from 2023 but have surpassed emissions from the built environment. ●The decrease in transportation emissions may be due to Core Transit’s free fare and increased ridership as well as Shift Bike and the increase of EVs on the road. Change in Emissions by Sector Key findings: ●Building sector: Commercial buildings produce slightly more emissions than residential buildings ●Transportation sector: Transboundary emissions - commuters, tourists, or highway travelers - accounts for the largest portion of transportation emissions and will require creative solutions to address Emissions by End Use Key findings: ●Natural gas emissions have risen over the same period of time, demonstrating the need for electrification ●Electricity emissions have reduced over time, despite a growing building stock, due to a cleaner electricity supply Building Emissions by Fuel Key findings: ●In 2024, EVs represented 2.6% of Eagle County vehicle registrations, slightly less than the state percentage of 3.2% Annual EV Registrations Key findings: ●2024’s diversion rate was 24%, which compares favorably to the state average of 16% ●Construction waste makes up a larger percentage of both landfill and diverted waste. Converting construction and demolition waste poses an opportunity for emissions reduction. Solid Waste Emissions Sector Working Group Progress & Updates ●Buildings & Energy Supply ●Transportation ●Materials Management ●Resiliency Buildings & Energy Supply ●IMPACT Acceleratory & CEO Code Grant - Gina McCrackin ●Walking Mountains Energy Programs Update - Nikki Maline ●Holy Cross Energy - Mike Steiner IMMEDIATE PRIORITY ACTIONS Implement the Regional Net Zero Roadmap to achieve regionally-consistent net zero new construction standards by 2030. Promote beneficial electrification of residential and commercial buildings and retrofit 80 homes in the ReEnergize program annually. Support Holy Cross Energy’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030 and promote participation in utility energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy and storage programs. AspenCORE.org Local IMPACT Accelerator 24 ●Colorado Energy Office (CEO) grant program, up to $5M award ●City of Aspen as the lead applicant, with support from CORE and Walking Mountains ●Grant funds benefiting the Towns of Vail, Avon, Minturn, Red Cliff, Eagle, Basalt, Snowmass Village; the City of Aspen; Eagle and Pitkin County ●Objectives: ○Collaboratively update building codes in alignment with Step B of our Regional Roadmap, which includes an all-electric code with exceptions ○Fund significant existing building retrofits across the region, creating proofs of concept and generating market transformation ●Invited to formally apply by Feb 18th, including our standard and vision budgets AspenCORE.org CEO Energy Code Adoption and Enforcement Grant 25 ●Funded by the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) ●CORE and Walking Mountains collaborating on grant activities ●Grant funds benefiting the Towns of Vail, Avon, Minturn, Red Cliff, Eagle, Basalt, Snowmass Village; the City of Aspen; Eagle and Pitkin County ●Outcomes (non-exhaustive): ○6 code trainings ○2 new BPI Building Analyst Technicians ○Exterior Energy Offset Program (EEOP) trainings ○Red Cliff code update ○Net zero code cost analysis & case studies ○Numerous code-related training and educational resources Energy Smart Colorado ●2026 Goals ○165 home energy assessments ○145 residential rebates ○20 commercial / MF rebates ●Available to all Eagle County residents ●Town specific bonus rebates coming soon (Vail, Avon, Minturn, Eagle, Edwards Metro) 2026 Rebates Rebates max at 25% of project cost Air Sealing and/or Insulation Improvement: up to $1,000/project HPWH, HP Dryer, Induction Cooktop: up to $500/unit Cold Climate Heat Pump: up to $1,000/project SMART Panel: up to $500/project SMART or Programmable Thermostats: up to $25/thermostat Solar PV: up to $1,000/project Battery Storage: up to $1,000/project Radon Mitigation: up to $1,000/project ERV/HRV: up to $1,000/project Commercial LEDs: up to $2,500/project - LAST YEAR! Commercial Heat Pumps: up to $3,500/project www.walkingmountains.org/energyEnergy Smart Colorado ReEnergize Eagle County ●2026 Goal - 80 households ●free energy visit and energy coaching ●free critical home energy improvements ●household must qualify - 150% AMI (area median income) max Transportation ●Shift Bike & Sole Power Plus - Beth Markham ●Core Transit updates - Dave Levy ●EV Multifamily Charging Cohort - Chantel Recksiedler IMMEDIATE PRIORITY ACTIONS Increase private vehicle and passenger fleet electrification in Eagle County to achieve 100% zero emissions vehicles by 2050. Support and expand ridership in public transit. Promote carpooling, biking and multimodal transportation options through marketing and educational campaigns. Expand EV charging at multifamily complexes and coordinate EV infrastructure planning regionally. Shift Bike Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability Shift Bike 2022 2023 2024 2025 Total # e-bikes 90 155 155 155 155 # stations 20 33 33 34 34 Total # of Rides 7,393 10,330 17,960 12,717 48,400 Total Miles Ridden 21,735 33,600 58,620 35,683 151,343 Average Ride Duration - min 30.1 22.9 20.8 27.1 25 Average Ride Distance - miles 2.94 3.25 3.26 2.94 3 GHG emissions reduced - metric tons CO2e 8.68 12.19 21.37 13.57 56 •2025 season: May 1 – October 31 •155 e-bikes, 34 stations •29% down from 2024 •23% up from 2023 •Planning small expansion in 2026 Town of Vail | Environmental Sustainability Sole Power Plus www.walkingmountains.org/energy • Launched January 2nd • Available year-round • Expanded to include carpooling and bus ridership • Separate leaderboards: human powered and plus powered commutes • Weekly prizes for both categories • Monthly happy hours for participants all year • Updating the mobile app for trip tracking • Sole Power Plus launch party- Wed 1/28 4:30-6 pm at Garfinkles • Sponsorship Opportunities www.solepower.org Thank you! Beth Markham Environmental Sustainability Manager bmarkham@vail.gov Core Transit 2025-2026 Update CAC January 26, 2026 2025 vs 2024 Ridership System Ridership ● 2025: 1,993,383 ● 2024: 1,533,545 ● Change: +27% Service Notes ● YOY Revenue Hours: +13% ● 21M Passenger Miles Traveled (PMT) ● 11.02 PMT per Ride 2025 Highlights • Significant operational and service quality improvements --> supported by expanded customer service team and new user tools • Service expansions --> frequency increases to under-serviced locations • Youth fare-free grant increased youth ridership --> positive impact on parents and the community • 10-Year Plan --> clear service and capital priorities --> leveraged to secure $1M grant to improve stops 2026 Look Ahead • 10-Year Plan implementation planning work (HWY6 expansion, Micro-transit) • Shelters! • Begin work on transit service emissions inventory • Intelligent Transit Systems upgrades --> efficiency improvements EV Charging Cohort Grant Overview ●CDOT Grant: E-Mobility Education and Awareness Grant ●We received a grant extension on November 25, 2025. This extends the grant work from April of 2025 to July of 2025. Program Updates ●Changing the flow of the program- we meet them at their own pace and work through steps 1:1 vs. in a group setting. ●Completed all resources, created a website, created a video with helpful timestamps to replace the classes EV Charging Cohort First Cohort ●Ranch at The Roaring Fork has installed EV Charging at their complex ●Lake Creek Village will be joining the current cohort to complete the process Current Cohort ●We’ve conducted extensive outreach and have spoken to 13+ MFH complexes that have expressed interest ○6 people have applied directly through the website ○7 people through other outreach avenues (VD, e-mail, in person, etc) ○3 people have joined the 2nd cohort (including LCV) Current Reach ●Rifle ●New Castle ●Carbondale ●Aspen ●Snowmass ●Gypsum ●Eagle ●Avon ●Beaver Creek ●Vail Materials Management Resiliency Events & Partner Updates View upcoming trailers on our website and register to attend Radon Action Month ●FREE Radon Test Kits! ●Leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. ●Invisible, odorless, and tasteless naturally occurring radioactive gas. ●Mitigation and rebate assistance available. Climate Action Week 2026: April 14th-22nd Events in the Works ●Spanish Family Film Night ●Sustainable Agriculture Tour ●MRF Tour ●Water Panel Climate Action Week 2026: April 14-22nd We Want To Partner With You! ●Varying levels of partnership available Deadlines: ●Feb 6: Final deadline to get involved ●Feb 23: Lineup locked in for 2026 ●March/April: Marketing and Distribution Contact Hannah Remke hremke@walkingmountains.org Annie Henderson Graduate Programs Manager & Graduate Faculty, Walking Mountains Teton Science Schools Graduate Program, Natural Resource Science Education, University of Wyoming MS Environmental Studies, Antioch University New England Foley Graduate Fellowship ●Accredited via University of Northern Colorado granting an MA in Science Education to 4 fellows annually ●Diverse backgrounds and career trajectories ●The discipline of environmental education specializes in understanding complex social-environmental issues and inform public of all ages to inspire action and engagement. Graduation, August 2025 Tayler Bransen, David Geddes, and Ania Gonzalez photo by Justin Deutsch (2025-2027 Foley Fellow) Annie Henderson (she/her) GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER & GRADUATE FACULTY annieh@walkingmountains.org Project Overview ●Deep dive into a local environmental issue analysis using systems-thinking and environmental justice lenses: ○Systems modeling and mapping ○Literature and background, historical research ○Stakeholder interviews (2) ●Successful topics intersect social and environmental issues, and have a balanced scope ●Timeline: March - April, 2026 ○Proposal and Partners Contacted by 3.10.26 ○Final Deliverables complete 4.17.26 Annie Henderson (she/her) GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER & GRADUATE FACULTY annieh@walkingmountains.org Common Areas of Interest: ●Land-use (conservation and development) ●Wildlife-human conflict (intersections with development, population management, recreation…) ●Invasive species management ●Watershed health & conservation ●Climate and economic resiliency ●Resource access and distribution (housing, waste management, water…) ●Community education, outreach, and understanding of complex issues, policy, etc. Annie Henderson (she/her) GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER & GRADUATE FACULTY annieh@walkingmountains.org We want to collaborate with you! Why? 1. To connect graduate students with local professionals and organizations in our field 2. Provide CAC partners with expertise, materials, and a deeper understanding of current projects to support your work! 3. Increase the visibility of the Walking Mountains Graduate Program and its students' valuable skill sets Winter Avalanche Training with Riley Gaines and Markian Feduschak Photo by Justin Deutsch (2025-2027 Foley Fellow) Annie Henderson (she/her) GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER & GRADUATE FACULTY annieh@walkingmountains.org We want to collaborate with you! What do we need? ●Your expertise on a student’s research topic ●At minimum: ○Participate in a one-hour stakeholder interview ○Connect us with other knowledge holders ●Or more: ○Partner with a student on their research project What’s in it for you? ●Deliverables (educational materials, public engagement campaign outlines, data, in-depth analysis) ●Brain power on a topic you need more information on ●Mentorship opportunities (if that’s your thing!)2025-2027 Foley Graduate Cohort on our annual Winter Training Hut Trip (Fellows: Alli Menendez, Maggie Roszko, Justin Deutsch, and Mitchell Smith) Annie Henderson (she/her) GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER & GRADUATE FACULTY annieh@walkingmountains.org Do you have a project idea? Or just want to support students research? Let’s chat and see what’s possible! Annie Henderson (she/her) GRADUATE PROGRAM MANAGER & GRADUATE FACULTY annieh@walkingmountains.org Youth and Graduate Programs Team this fall planting day for the native plant project at our Sweetwater Campus in Dotsero (photo by Justin Deutsch, 2025-2027 Foley Fellow) BREAK Charlotte Lin Sustainability Manager, Town of Avon Tradeoffs & Tensions- Small Group Activity Instructions ●Feel free to take a 15-minute break and rejoin the call to hear what groups share ●You are also welcome to share comments in the chat about climate tensions & trade-offs ●Or log off a bit early! Thanks for joining! Online Group ●Stand up and stretch your legs if you need. ●Break up into groups of 5 - 7 people. ●Choose a scenario, or multiple scenarios, and discuss the questions on the worksheet. ●Assign a table secretary who will jot down notes. ●Assign someone at the table to share aloud when we come back together. ●Leave the worksheet at the center of the table. We will collect them at the end. Brief Share Aloud! Reminders & Dates ●Climate Action Week: April 14-22, 2026 ●Next CAC Stakeholder Meeting will be in June or July 2026 Closing Inspiration “To care about climate change, you only need to be one thing, and that’s a person living on planet Earth who wants a better future. Chances are, you’re already that person—and so is everyone else you know.” “Our power multiplies exponentially when we advocate for climate solutions.” -Dr. Katharine Hayhoe