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PZC Minutes 070610REGULAR MEETING IV u Call to Order (5:OOpm) Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes for July 6, 2010 Avon Town Council Chambers Meetings are open to the public Avon Municipal Building 1 One Lake Street The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Green at approximately 5:05 Roll Call All Commissioners were present with the exception of Goulding, Prince, and Anderson. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda There were no additions or amendments to the agenda. Conflicts of Interest There were no conflicts of interest to disclose. Consent Agenda • Approval of the June 15, 2010 Meeting Minutes Action: Commissioner Patterson moved to approve the amended minutes. Commissioner Roubos seconded the motion and it passed 4-0. VI. ZONING (PUBLIC HEARING) Avon Development Code Public Hearing Property Location: N/A Applicant/ Owner. Town of Avon Description: A public hearing to review of the Draft Avon Development Code. The new code revision includes the consolidation of Subdivision and Zoning regulations, currently found Titles 16 and 17 of the Avon Municipal Code, respectively, into a unified development code. Discussion: Matt Gennett presented an overview of the memo and brief description of each item of the memo. Commissioner Green asked for clarification of the current height measurement methods and the new standards proposed. He specifically wanted to hear more about the appearance of height measurement. Matt Gennett described the appearance of height and showed illustrations. Commissioner Roubos questioned the change in natural grade requirements in the new code. Matt Gennett responded by illustrating design tests that were performed. Commissioner Green questioned if the retaining walls below a structure would be calculated in the appearance of height of the structure measurement. Matt Gennett responded that the code as drafted doesn't clearly indicate that, but staff would be willing to modify the code to make sure this item is addressed in the draft code. Commissioner Green asked that staff overview each item in the memo. Matt Gennett discussed each individual item outlined in the memo. Commissioner Struve questioned item 7. He questioned how we can keep coast to coast duplexes from being developed. He felt an intent statement should be addressed to limit the coast to coast nature of residence designs. Commissioner Struve questioned if the driveway standards could be modified to ensure that heated driveways will not be able to exceed maximum grades. Justin Hildreth addressed this issue by directing the Commission to Attachment C. He discussed the caveat to waive standards for lots platted before the adoption of this code update. Commissioner Patterson commented on the Development Bonus section. He wanted clarification on whether or not a development bonus needs to be applied for with the principal application. Staff responded affirmatively. Commissioner Patterson questioned if a menu has been provided for an applicant to help direct them towards proper public benefits. He stated that he would like the public benefits to be less shaped by the politics du jour. Eric Heil stated that the pre -application process would help guide developers on which public benefits would be best. Commissioner Patterson stated that his concern was that a development bonus would go to certain communities where political figures reside. Eric Heil stated that the proximity criteria would apply, which require the public benefits to have a proximity to where the development is occurring. Commissioner Patterson questioned why pedestrian enhancements and streetscape enhancements have different maximum distance requirements. Eric Heil responded that the 2,500 feet is within the acceptable range for people to consider walking instead of driving. Commissioner Green questioned the outdoor dining parking requirements. He requested that the parking requirements be modified to ensure that parking be provided for outdoor seating areas that are greater than 25% of the interior dining area(s). Commissioner Green questioned the parking requirement for ALFs. He stated that additional parking may be required for doctors, nurses, etc. He questioned how that would be addressed by the new code. Sally Vecchio stated that the code implies that there is no parking for the residents or visitors. Commissioner Green stated that there is a need for more parking than what the code is requiring. Commissioner Green disagreed with the proposed definitions for solar devices. He felt the definitions should be more closely linked to the industry preferred terms. He feels the terms should be building mounted and ground mounted solar collection systems. Commissioner Struve suggested that the definitions include both active solar and solar used to heating living spaces and water. Commissioner Green suggested that the definition of caretaker unit reference kitchen facilities instead of cooking facilities. Commissioner Green questioned coast to coast designs and felt that the town should embark upon a legislative action. Eric Heil stated that a rational intent would need to be adopted to address to limit coast to coast designs. The Public Hearing and Comment portion was opened. The Public Hearing and Comment portion was closed due to a lack of input. Commissioner Struve wanted the Commission to get to the point where approve of the new code with conditions as necessary. Furthermore he discussed the applicability of the code to Wildridge. Commissioner Roubos had no additional comments. Commissioner Patterson had no additional comments. 2 Commissioner Green discussed the landscape design standards. He outlined a typo. He also discussed lawn grasses as an awarded point section. He stated that we should be promoting natural grasses. Commissioner Struve suggested that it be stricken from the code. Commissioner Green suggested that the code promote drought tolerant plantings. Eric Heil stated that xeriscaping should be added as a bonus. Both Commissioners Green and Struve agreed with that suggestion. Commissioner Green questioned the criteria for review by the director for a reduction in perimeter landscaping. Sally Vecchio stated the director could reduce the requirement if the neighboring property had sufficient perimeter landscaping or the combination of perimeter landscaping between the two properties was sufficient. Commissioner Green suggested that a criteria be added to the landscape islands to state that at maturity the plantings do not negatively affect drainage. He also suggested that the intent of the Landscape strips be clarified. Commissioner Green questioned where the sidewalk standards were located. He felt this should be cross referenced in the TC landscaping section. Commissioner Green suggested adding a single course of straw bale on the inside of the fence. Commissioner Struve suggested approved alternative methods. Commissioner Green suggested that timeframes be added to the temporary irrigation. Eric Heil suggested that a 2 year timeframe be added. Commissioner Green suggested that mechanical equipment also have the ability to be screened by architectural elements. Commissioner Roubos suggested that the section reserved for Green Building Standards be stricken. A break was taken for staff to formulate a list of conditions. Commissioner Patterson further discussed the development bonus and the impact of political wills. He also discussed the civic facilities and how these facilities could benefit individual properties. Action: Commissioner Roubos moved to approve Resolution 10-03 with the recommended findings in the Staff Memo and the following conditions: 1. Add a Building Height Diagram to illustrate appearance of height. The definition shall include retaining walls that are part of the base foundation of a structure. 2. The PZC believes there is a public need for limiting the maximum length along a street of a duplex structure. Staff shall propose a maximum width to the Town Council. 3. The parking requirement for outdoor seating area be revised to exempt parking requirements for the first 25% of the area. 4. Revise the parking requirement for group homes to require appropriate levels of parking. 5. The definition of solar arrays and solar collection systems should be revised to use the terms, "ground mounted solar devices" and "building mounted solar devices". 6. The definition of Caretaker Unit shall refer to kitchen facilities instead of cooking facilities. 7. Section 7.28.050(ii)(A)(2) should be revised to ensure grammatical correctness. 8. Table 7.28-7 be revised to eliminate points for lawn grass and add bonus for xeriscaping. 9. Clarify the intent of Section 7.28.050(A)(iv)(D)(1)(IV), the section concerning separation of pedestrians in landscape strips and islands. 10. Add a cross reference within Town Center District Parking Lot Landscaping to Section 7.28.040. 11. Remove the phrase "for coniferous trees" from Section 7.28.050(a)(4)(i)(D)(1)(II) 12. Revise Section 7.28.050(a)(4)(i)(D)(3)(1) to add straw bale or equivalent requirement. 13. Revise Section 7.28.050(a)(4)(iv)(E) to establish maximum timeframe for temporary irrigation. 14. Revise Section 7.28.050(b) to add language to provide for architectural features for screening. 15. Strike reference to the section "Reserved" for Green Building techniques. 16. Correct typo, "Court Dive" on page 147 of the redline strikethrough revision. 17. Research Wildridge PUD definition of building heights as it relates to the wind energy systems. 18. Revise Section 7.20.100(d)(1)(iii) to include the CIP. Commissioner Patterson seconded the motion. It passed 4-0. VII. Other Business • The Gates? • Western Sage Lot 8 VIII. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned W. Todd Goulding Chairperson Phil Struve A Secretary 4