PZC Minutes 021913I. Call to Order
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
Avon Town Council Chambers
Meetings are open to the public
Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
The meeting was called to order at 5:05 pm.
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioners Prince and Losa.
III. Conflicts of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest to disclose.
IV. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda.
V. Master Sign Program
Property Location: Lot 71, Block 2, BMBC Subdivision / 91 Beaver Creek Place
Applicant Monte Park, Sign Design and Graphics / Owner. Chuck Allen
Description: A new Master Sign Program for the North Court building. The MSP proposes
sign panels affixed to sign frames. Sign illumination is optional, but if chosen the MSP
requires a gooseneck style fixture.
Discussion: Jared Barnes presented the proposed MSP. He explained that the Mexican
restaurant and the Treasures sign are the same in all sign options; the western half of the
building varies with each of the three proposed options (A, B, and C). Jared Barnes
presented the Staff recommended conditions and findings.
Commissioner Green asked if it was addressed in the program what would happen with sign
lighting for building ID signs if the pan channel letter signs were removed. Monte Park,
owner of Sign Design Graphics sign company and applicant, explained that one of the two
building ID signs was removed approximately 6 months ago by the owner, and they wanted
to reserve the right to add the one in the future.
The Commissioners were in general support of the application. They discussed the
uniformity of sign sizes that is preferred. Commissioner Struve recommended adding a
finding that there is no space on the site for a monument sign and that the square footage
increase is warranted for that reason.
Commissioner Minervini requested clarification as to what Staff was recommending if Option
B was removed. Jared responded that it would then revert to a uniform sign size for the
three tenant spaces on the west side of the building (or one larger centered sign if one
tenant occupies all three spaces) and be similar in format.
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Action: Minervini approve a MSP for the North Court shopping center, with the following
conditions:
1. Staff recommended condition #1 with the use of "perimeter" instead of "circumference".
2. Delete condition #2 of Staff Recommended motion, leaving option B in place.
3. Condition #3 of Staff Recommended motion is modified as discussed by Commissioner
Green.
And with the following findings:
1. There is no current or future location for a monument sign in this location; therefore, an
increased square footage of building signs is acceptable.
Commissioner Struve seconded the motion.
Commissioner Green requested clarification on the new condition #2. He requested that in
the event signs are removed and replaced, the surface of the building will be cleaned up to a
uniform visual appearance. Commissioner Anderson wanted the motioner to entertain a
condition of consistent square footage for the western signs if option b were utilized.
Further discussion occurred and the motioner rescinded the motion.
Commissioner Green moved to approve the Master Sign Program, with the following
conditions:
1. Staff recommended conditions #1, #2, and #3.
2. Condition #4 is added that all signs on the western half of the building for new options A
and B are 16.6 sq. ft., with exception of the small restaurant sign.
3. Condition #5 is added that the term "perimeter" be used instead of "circumference" in the
Staff modified language.
4. Condition #6 is added that any changes to sign panels or damage to walls would be
repaired to a uniform visual appearance within 30 days of the change.
And with the following findings:
1. There is no current or future location for a monument sign in this location; therefore, an
increased square footage of building signs is acceptable.
Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. All were in favor and motion was
unanimously approved.
VI. PZC/Town Council Joint Work Session Agenda Review
Description: Staff has prepared an agenda and work program that will be discussed prior to
the Joint work session scheduled for February 26 with the Town Council.
Discussion: Matt Pielsticker discussed the draft agenda.
Virginia Egger, Town Manager, discussed the update to the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Struve asked if the East and West Town Center plans could be combined in
the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Green asked about Item 1A, Land Development Toolbox. Virginia Egger
discussed an Urban Renewal Authority expansion, Private Public Partnership, and other
streamlining of the development code.
Commissioner Struve requested a better understanding of the Village at Avon call up
process. He also wanted to discuss the Community Development Subcommittee.
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Commissioner Minervini asked about the Urban Renewal Authority. Virginia Egger, Town
Manager, discussed the URA and its ability and power.
VII. Approval of Meeting Minutes
LFebruary 5, 2013 Draft Meeting Minutes
tion: The meeting minutes passed with a 5-0 vote, with the modifications discussed
during the meeting.
VIII. Other Business
• Vilar Sign on the Southside of the RR Bridge were not standard size.
IX. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm
APPROVED on this 5h Day of March, 2013
SIGNED:
Chris Green, Chair
ATTEST:
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Phil Struve, Vice Chairman
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