PZC Minutes 120198 Planning and Zoning Commission
Record of Proceedings December 1, 1998
The Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission regularly meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first
and third Tuesday of each month, in the Avon Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400
Benchmark Road, Avon, CO 81620. Meeting agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance of
the meeting in the following locations:
Avon Municipal Building lobby;
Avon City Market lobby;
Avon Recreation Center lobby;
Avon/Beaver Creek Transit Center
Commission Members Staff Members
Mike Dantas Karen Griffith, Town Planner
Chris Evans, Chair Beth Salter, Recording Secretary
Anne Fehlner Vice Chair George Harrison, Planner
Paul Klein Steven Hodges, Community Service Officer
Greg Macik
Sue Railton, Secretary
Brian Sipes
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
All Commission members were present.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
The applicant withdrew item A of the Final Design Review Agenda, Lot 64, Block 1, Wildridge
Subdivision, from the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Railton declared a conflict of interest with item A, of Final Design Review, Lot
64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision.
V. Consent Agenda
Approval of the November 17, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
A. Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision - The Enclave
Application: Revise driveway location for a nearly completed
duplex residence.
Address: 5711 Wildridge Road
Owner: Tanavon, Inc.
Applicant: Ray Nielson, Architect
Motion: Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve the November 17,1998, Meeting Minutes
and the driveway modification for Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the
application and plan set dated November 2, 1998, based upon the finding that the additional
point of access is necessary for the driveway grade to meet Town Standards, and subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the first 20 feet of the driveway not exceed 4%.
2. That all-remaining technical issues be resolved prior to issuance of the new driveway’s right-
of-way permit.
3. That landscaping be provided for the area between the two driveways, and that the proposed
landscaping be reviewed and approved by Town staff.”
Commissioner Macik seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Final Design Review
A. Lot 64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision – Snare Residence
Application: Final Design approval for a new single-family
residence.
Address: 2376 Fox Lane
Owner: Bill & Karen Snare
Applicant: John Railton, Architect
The applicant requested their application be withdrawn from
the December 1, 1998, meeting.
(Even though this project was with drawn for the agenda the chairperson allowed the
public to speak) Mike Guida, a neighbor to this project, said he is here to protect his property values,
views, and privacy. Mr. Guida presented some plans to the Commission to show how his views would be
blocked.
Art Myers, who lives on Saddle Ridge Loop and a neighbor to this project, asked the Commission to
imagine someone putting a billboard across the front of their property. He said this is how this project will
affect the whole neighborhood. He suggested the applicant pull the house back 50 feet on the lot so that
it would not impact anyone or the animals.
Commissioner Evens asked staff to recommend a concept review for this project before the applicant
submits for a Final Design Review.
No motion was made, as this was only a public hearing.
B. Lot 53, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision – Reilly-Albright
residence
Application: Final Design approval for a new single-family
residence.
Address: 2480 Saddle Ridge Loop
Owner: Dave Reilly & Heidi Albright
Applicant: Eric Hill, Architect
George Harrison said the applicant is seeking final design approval for a single-family residence
with 3,300 square feet of living space, and two garages totaling 650 square feet. Materials
include pale adobe stucco siding with stained wood accents and a weathered wood asphalt
shingle roof. Access is via an access easement through neighboring Lot 54’s existing driveway,
which avoids cutting a driveway into Lot 53’s extremely steep frontage.
The site is one of the subdivisions few heavily treed lots, and is located on the northern side of
Saddle Ridge Loop. The building envelope is north facing and steep, averaging approximately a
25% slope.
Eric Hill, project architect and applicant representative, the architect representing the applicants
said the tower and the entryway is two feet, six inches below the maximum height requirements.
He said there would be stucco around the base of the house, and board and batten along the
upper portion of the house, and installing can fixtures for the exterior lights.
Motion: Commissioner Fehlner moved to approved the proposed single-family residence for
Lot 53, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated
November 18, 1998 as submitted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That if the area above the secondary garage is upgraded to a second dwelling unit, all
necessary approvals and permits must be received.
2. Details for all catch basins be provided at time of building permit submittal.
3. Draining culvert meet Town standards.
Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Other Business
A. Staff approvals
George Harrison said staff was requiring the master sign program for 51 Beaver Creek Place,
Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision, to have a common element to link all the signs
together.
Commissioner Evans said staff should require specific color “lot numbers” that are agreed
upon for the master signage program
Adjourn
Commissioner Macik moved to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Commissioner Klein seconded. The
motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Beth Salter
Recording Secretary
Memorandum
Date: December 3, 1998
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Beth Salter, Recording Secretary
Re: Synopsis of the December 1, 1998, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Town of Avon Planning and Zoning Commission regularly meets at 6:00 p.m. on the first
and third Tuesday of each month, in the Avon Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400
Benchmark Road, Avon, CO 81620.
Members Staff
Michael Dantas Karen Griffith, Town Planner
Chris Evans, Chair Beth Salter, Recording Secretary
Anne Fehlner, Vice Chair George Harrison, Planner
Paul Klein Steven Hodges, Community Service Officer
Greg Macik
Sue Railton, Secretary
Brian Sipes
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
All Commission members were present.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
Item A of the Final Design Review Agenda, Lot 64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision, was
withdrawn from the agenda by the applicant.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Railton declared a conflict of interest with item A, of Final Design Review, Lot
64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision.
V. Consent Agenda
Approval of the November 17, 1998 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision - The Enclave
Application: Revise driveway location for a nearly completed duplex
residence.
Address: 5711 Wildridge Road
Owner: Tanavon, Inc.
Applicant: Ray Nielson, Architect
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Synopsis
November 17, 1998 Page 2 of 3
Motion: Commissioner Fehlner moved to approve the November 17,1998, Meeting Minutes
and the driveway modification for Lot 80, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the
application and plan set dated November 2, 1998, based upon the finding that the additional
point of access is necessary for the driveway grade to meet Town Standards, and subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the first 20 feet of the driveway not exceed 4%.
2. That all-remaining technical issues be resolved prior to issuance of the new driveway’s right-
of-way permit.
3. That landscaping be provided for the area between the two driveways, and that the proposed
landscaping be reviewed and approved by Town staff.
Commissioner Macik seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VI. Final Design Review
Lot 64, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision – Snare Residence
Application: Final Design approval for a new single-family residence.
Address: 2376 Fox Lane
Owner: Bill & Karen Snare
Applicant: John Railton, Architect
The applicant requested their application be withdrawn from the
December 1, 1998, meeting.
Lot 53, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision – Reilly-Albright
residence
Application: Final Design approval for a new single-family residence.
Address: 2480 Saddle Ridge Loop
Owner: Dave Reilly & Heidi Albright
Applicant: Eric Hill, Architect
Motion: Commissioner Fehlner moved to approved the proposed single-family residence for
Lot 53, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision as depicted on the application and plan set dated
November 18, 1998 as submitted, subject to the following conditions:
1. That if the area above the secondary garage is upgraded to a second dwelling unit, all
necessary approvals and permits must be received.
2. Details for all catch basins be provided at time of building permit submittal.
3. Draining culvert meet Town standards.
Commissioner Klein seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Other Business
Staff approvals
George Harrison said staff was requiring the master sign program for Lot 51, Beaver
Creek Place, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivison, to have a common element tolink
all the signs together.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Synopsis
November 3, 1998 Page 3 of 3
Commissioner Evans said staff should require specific color “lot numbers” to the colors
that are agreed upon for the master signage program
Adjourn
Commissioner Macik moved to adjourn at 7:02 p.m. Commissioner Klein seconded. The
motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Beth Salter
Recording Secretary