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PZC Minutes 011508Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes for January 15, 2008 AVO K Avon Town Council Chambers C O L O R A D O Meetings are open to the public Avon Municipal Building / 400 Benchmark Road REGULAR MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm. II. Roll Call All Commissioners were in attendance with the exception of Commissioner Evans. Ill. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There were no additions or amendments to the Consent Agenda. IV. Conflicts of Interest No conflicts of interest to reveal. V. Consent Agenda • Approval of the December 4, 2007 Meeting Minutes • Resolution No. 07-05, A Resolution Recommending Approval to Town Council, PUD Amendment Application for Lot 38, Lot 39, and Tract O, Wildridge Subdivision. Commissioner Foster motioned for approval of the Consent Agenda with Commissioner Green seconding the motion. The motion passed 5 — 0 with Commissioner Goulding abstaining due to, absence from the meeting. VI. Final Design — Wildridge Addition Property Location: Lot 8, Block 2, Wildridge Subdivision 12890 O'Neal Spur Applicant. Eric Johnson, Architect/ Owner: Bill Hecht Description: Design review for an addition to a single family residence accessed off of O'Neal Spur. The proposed addition is 1,100 sq. ft. and measures approximately 27 feet in height. The overall height of the existing structure is 31 feet. The addition to the residence utilizes horizontal and vertical wood siding, stucco, and stone on the exterior walls with pitched roof forms that use metal roofing and synthetic shakes. A Sketch Design review took place at the September 18, 2007 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Commissioner Struve motioned to table Item VI, and Commissioner Foster seconded the motion. All Commissioners were in favor and the item was tabled to the next regular meeting, on February 5, 2005. VII. Minor Project/ Modification to Approved Design — "Wildridge Townhouses" Property Location: Lot 10, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision 13070 Wildridge Road Applicant: Steven James Riden, Architect/ Owner: Stuart Borne Description: Design review application for an exterior modification to a Planning and Zoning Commission approved set of plans. The changes are to the roof form and exterior finishes on the upper floor level. Jared Barnes presented the Staff Report to the Commission. Commissioner Green questioned the 4:12 pitch as shown in the Guidelines. Matt Gennett read from the Guidelines the roof criteria on pitch. Pitch was based on form and function. Steve Riden, applicant representative, approached the podium to answer Commissioner questions regarding roof pitch and revisions made from the approved plans in October. Mr. Riden continued that the roof was to be removed completely and replaced. Commission review began with comments that the crickets were okay, and the siding was off; there is a commercial/industrial look, and these changes enhance the building; perhaps stucco instead of siding at the entry; Mr. Riden would be returning with siding. Commissioner Green motioned to approve Item VII, Minor Project/ Modification to Approved Design — "Wildridge Townhouses", Property Location: Lot 10, Block 1, Wildridge Subdivision 13070 Wildridge Road, to include 3:12 pitch, strike staff condition number one, and to include staff condition number 2. Commissioner Struve seconded the motion. All Commissioners were in favor and the motion passed unanimously. VIII. Master Sign Program Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision 148 East Beaver Creek Boulevard Applicant: Mark Donaldson / Owner. Mistral, Inc. Description: A Master Sign Program Amendment to allow for tenant identification signs to be situated in various locations on the property. The signs include freestanding signs with tenant identification panels, building -mounted tenant identification signs, and window signs. Jared Barnes presented Staff's Report to the Commission. Monte Park and Luke Meir approached the podium to address the Commission's concerns. Commissioner Goulding questioned the materials for the sign, and Mr. Parks remarked. that the aluminum would last longer and look better in the long run. Commission review included comments from Commissioner Green expressing concern with the landscaping and potted plants. Commissioner Lane commented that the signs were nice, but that they should coordinate better with the building. Commissioner Struve remarked that the base would need to relate to the building materials. Additionally, lighting will need to comply with the Night Sky Ordinance Commissioner Struve moved to approve Item VIII, Master Sign Program, Property Location: Lot 20, Block 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision 1 48 East Beaver Creek Boulevard with the two staff conditions, and a third condition that the base should be designed and submitted for staff approval. Motion tied with 3 —3. Commissioner Goulding motioned to table until the applicant returns with revised plans. Commissioner Struve seconded and the motion passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote. IX. PUD Amendment — PUBLIC HEARING Property Location: Folson Annexation Parcel 1 Highway 6 & 24 Applicant: Larry Vineyard, Premier Holdings LLC / Owner: Craig Folson Description: The applicant's representative, Tab and Associates, is proposing a 114 unit condominium project on the Folson Annexation Parcel. In addition to the main condominium building with up to 106 free market units, there would be at least 8 units (4 of which will be deed restricted) town home units in either: duplex, triplex, or fourpiex configuration to be located further east on the property. The site is immediately east of the 49 unit "Gates on Beaver Creek" condominium project. Matt Pielsticker presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Goulding questioned the number of concepts proposed to the Commission and Mr. Pielsticker responded that there were at least three. Greg Macik, Tab Associates, addressed this project from the podium and announced that Lou Reed and Larry Vineyard from Premier Property Holdings were present. Mr. Macik began by demonstrating the current changes of the project. A sustainability expert approached the podium to give a quick overview of "Green Design" and LEEDS. OPENED PUBLIC COMMENT Fred Adon, Canyon Run resident, approached the podium to read his prepared letter of objections to the project and its inappropriate design. Lora Redstone, representative of the Gates Project, approached the podium to voice her comments. Frank D'Exper, Canyon Run Resident, approached the podium to voiced his negative comments on the Folson project. Tom Hix, president of the Canyon Run Homeowners Association, voiced from the podium that this project was not a tiny project particularly in comparison with the Gates and its negative impact to the Town of Avon. Bette Todd, E102 Canyon Run resident, remarked from the podium that this project has only negative impact to the community and read her letter into the record. Ms. Todd requested that an article from the Vail Daily be entered into the record. Jeanette Hix, Canyon Run resident and member of the Historical Society, mentioned from the podium the deer and elk grazing area would be impacted and the loss of trees were a great impact. Carol McQuier, Denver resident, approached the podium to voice that this building would eliminate the mountain in Avon with trees. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Commission review began with clarification of height being an issue, and that height has always been an issue and its length. Commissioner Goulding remarked that 65% of the building is over 85 feet in height and its significant Impact, and that it is being traded off for LEEDS certification. The connection to the town core is not clear; the computer rendering and model do not give an accurate impact of the project. Commissioner Struve commented that there has been a vast improvement; something will be built there; Canyon residents need to work with the developer on the concept; and the Gates building is suitable for Avon. Commissioner Foster agreed with Commissioner Goulding regarding height being the main issue; conflicted with the height and mass on this particular site. Commissioner Lane voiced concern with the height and the massing of the buildings. Commissioner Green mentioned that views are not protected; height that is not done well is an issue; color of the building could make a difference for the neighbors; concerned with the lack of pedestrian connection to the Town Center; the amount of traffic that his development would create; short, tail and dense was better than long and short. Commissioner Smith was concerned with height. Commissioner Green questioned the public that attended to give their opinions on the problems of the project and the response was that it was not in compliance with the Design Guidelines, traffic was a huge issue, and the project belongs in another location. Commissioner Goulding motioned to table Item IX, PUD Amendment — PUBLIC HEARING, Property Location: Folson Annexation Parcel 1 Highway 6 & 24, the application for the Folson Annexation project, with Commissioner Foster seconding.. Motion passed unanimously 6-0 vote. X. Other Business ■ Affordable Housing Resolution • Lot C withdrew the application ■ Wind generators in residential yards XI Adjourn Commissioner Foster motioned to adjourn. All Commissioners were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Weiss Recording Secretary APPROVED: Terry Smith Vice Chairman Phil Struve 14 Secretary