PZC Minutes 050603Minutes of Planning & Zoning Commission
May 6, 2003
Council Chambers
Town of Avon Municipal Building
400 Benchmark Road
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
11. Roll Call
All current Commissioners were present except Chairman Evans.
Commissioner Karow acted as Chairman for this meeting. Patty McKenny,
Town Clerk, swore in Bob Trueblood, Buz Didier, Andrew Karow and Ron
Neville as Planning and Zoning Commissioners.
III. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
Election of officers on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Lot 42A,
Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, 5101 Longsun Lane, "Speculative Duplex",
Applicant: Gregory Macik for Sketch Plan Approval, and under Other
Business, Public `Art (busts) in NW corner of roundabout #3, Applicant:
Avon Arts Council'— Ron Wolfe, will not be heard this evening.
Election results for the Planning and Zoning Commission were: Chris
Evans nominated for Chairman was unanimously passed with
Commissioner Him making the motion and Commissioner Didier
seconding. Commissioner Him made the motion and Commissioner
Didier seconded the nomination of Andrew Karow for Vice Chairman and
passed unanimously. Terry Smith is nominated for Secretary and the
motion passed unanimously.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Commissioner Neville revealed a conflict of interest with the rodeo, as he is
an employee of Vail Resorts. There were no other conflicts of interest.
V. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Karow opened for a motion for the approval of the Meeting
Minutes from the April 15, 2003, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes and Lot 42A, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, 5101 Longsun Lane,
"Speculative Duplex", Applicant: Gregory Macik for Sketch Plan Approval
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be approved. Commissioner Him made the motion and Commissioner
Smith seconded the motion. The Consent Agenda passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
VI. Special Review Use Application
A. Lot 13, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
411 Metcalf Road
"Fiasco" — Bar/Tavern
Owner: Dave Svabik
Resolution No. 03-07
Applicant asked that this item be tabled to May 20, 2003, meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENS
Peter Buckley, Town Council member, voiced concern for this project
regarding traffic in particular. Mr. Buckley discussed other locations for Mr.
Svabik to open his bar, and that the Avon Art Council's busts by First Bank
of Avon were put in place without the approval of the Planning and Zoning
Commission.. He continued to state that this act was illegal and that
following the procedures is necessary in order to avoid giving the wrong
message to the citizens of Avon. The Arts Council has until July 1, 2003 to
remove the heads as stated in the December 10, 2002, Town Council
Meeting Minutes. Mr. Buckley continued to state that Council needs to be
held accountable and begin the right process for approval.
Commissioner Smith moved to table this issue with Commissioner Neville
seconding the motion. All Commissioners were in favor and the issue was
tabled to the next scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.
B. Lot 6, McGrady Acres Subdivision
86 Post Boulevard
"Moe's Barbeque" — Temporary BBQ stand
Applicant: Mike Fernandez
Resolution No. 03-11
Matt Pielsticker recommended approval of the temporary use as it complies
with the three criteria for Special Review Use. Applicant was not present
for discussion.
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Parking is in compliance with parking standards. Commissioner Smith
motioned to pass Resolution No. 03-11 with the six conditions.
Commissioner Didier seconded the motion and the motion carried
unanimously.
C. Confluence PUD
"2003 Beaver Creek Rodeo Series"
Owner: Vail Associates Investments, Inc.
Applicant: Beaver Creek Resort Company of Colorado
Resolution No. 03-12
The rodeo series will be for 9 evenings beginning on June 26, 2003 until
August 28th with July 4th as an additional day. Staff is recommending
approval with the correction of Condition #5 to allow buses to enter the
rodeo making a left hand turn, as traffic control will be available. This use
is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan and entertainment facilities
are an allowed use in the Development Agreement that governs this
property and is compatible with the adjacent land uses. Staff requests
approval with the 7 conditions as presented in Resolution No. 03-12 and
the correction of Condition #5.
Jean Dennison, Director of Events for Beaver Creek Resort Property, and
Jim Funk, Director of Security, made a presentation of their site intentions
which included fences, creation of openings in the fences, easy access for.
pedestrians, direction to the front of the house by their staff, expecting
additional vendors, and are looking forward to enjoying the larger location.
Parking is intended for the east lot of Beaver Creek. Staff mentioned the
need for appropriate signage to the east. lot for parking. Security personnel
will be posted to detain access.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENS
Peter Buckley approached the podium and questioned the source of
financial obligations. Ms. Dennison and Mr. Funk confirmed that Beaver
Creek Resort was responsible for all funding. Commissioner Didier
motioned for approval of Resolution No. 03-12. Commissioner Trueblood
seconded the motion with the modification to #5. All Commissioners were
in favor and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Neville
returned to the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
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VII. Sketch Design Plan
A. Lot 42A, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision
5101 Longsun Lane
"Speculative Duplex"
Applicant: Gregory Macik
Moved to consent agenda.
VIII. Sign Design Application
A. Lot 4, Block 1, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
147 Nottingham Road
"Big.O Tire" Signage
Applicant: Gene Elder
Staff gave a presentation of the Sign Design Application. Staff supports
option number.,2 and moves to have this option and. its two conditions for
approval. F Commissioner Him discussed the limitation of the hours of lit
signage. .Home Depot and Wal -mart signage hours:, are limited to one hour
after the posted close of business.
Commissioner Hirn moved to accept for approval of the tenant signage with
the following conditions: 1) Only two building mounted signs dimensions J
not to exceed,40 square feet total, larger on the east side and smaller on
the south.:side•. of building; 2) As stated; 3) -Illumination of the signs are to be
turned off one hour after closing and may not start until one hour prior to
opening; and 4) All current/existing tenant signage must be removed.
Commissioner Trueblood would like to see Town Council make a
determination on the lighting issues through policy. Ordinances and policy
(enforceable) definitions were provided by Peter Buckley. Commissioner
Trueblood looked for directions on the lighting and signage issues.
Commissioner Neville seconded the motion. All commissioners were in
favor and the motion passed unanimously.
XI. Other Business
A. Minor Design Approvals:
1. Tract Q, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
82 Beaver Creek Boulevard
Retaining wall on North side of Benchmark Shopping Center
2. Lot 38, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision
220 W. Beaver Creek Boulevard
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Addition of two decks
B. Public Art (busts) in NW corner of roundabout #3
Applicant: Avon Arts Council — Ron Wolfe
This issue was inadvertently placed on the agenda and has been stricken
from the agenda.
Commissioner Terry Smith has arranged for site tour of Village at Avon.
VII. Adjourn
Commissioner Him made a motion to adjourn, with Commissioner Smith
seconding. The motion is approved unanimously. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
J Ruth Weiss
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Andrew Karow
Vice Chairman
Terry Smith cUi�
Secretary
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