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To Planning and Zoning Commission
From Sally Vecchio, Ass't Town Mgr, Community Development
Date November 9, 2011
Re Revised Lot 61 Design Concept — work session
SUMMARY
Bob Ballard and Rick Daugherty are returning to the Planning Commission tonight to present two
alternative design concept for the development of Lot 61 in the West Town Center District. The revised
plan responds to the PZC comments from the October 18`" work session and the Council's comments on
the West Town Center District Plan (October 25).
Wyndham Resorts, the owner of Lot 61, Blk 2, Benchmark at Beaver Creek Subdivision (Lot 61) has
indicated some interest in developing the property with a time-share resort that would include
underground parking and ground floor commercial and retail uses. Lot 61 is located in the West Town
Center District with property boundaries abutting Main Street and Lettuce Shed Lane.
The owner has not submitted a development application. The purpose of this work session is to discuss
the design concepts for the building and Lettuce Shed Lane. The PZC should also comment on the
proposed configuration of the on -street parking along Main St and the adjacent public spaces along
Main Street and Lettuce Shed Lane.
BACKGROUND
West Town Center Plan
In 2007, the Town Council adopted the West Town Center District Plan, a strategic planning document
directing future development and public improvements in the district.
The West Town Center District Plan includes specific design principles for development of Lot 61 and the
adjacent pedestrian areas and public spaces, including:
• A pedestrian -oriented Main Street with a 50 ft. ROW that includes mountable curb and gutter; a
12 ft. wide one-way drive lane, and parallel parking on the north side of the street. The
remaining 30 ft. of ROW is hardscaped as a public walkway and plaza.
• A Transit Hub along south side of the property incorporated into the building design.
• An arcade along Lettuce Shed Lane that extends 10 ft. into the right-of-way providing an
attractive retail experience that is protected from the weather.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS
The developers are proposing a mixed-use project with approximately 71 time share units, 1,800sf of
restaurant space, 1,750sf of retail space with an underground garage that accommodates 105 parking
spaces.
A port-cochere entrance to the building is located at the corner of Main St and Benchmark Rd. The
parking garage is accessed from Benchmark Rd just north of the bus lanes.
Retail space is located along Main Street with a public entrance at the corner of Lettuce Shed Lane. A
two story restaurant is located on the SW corner of the lot next to the transit hub. Lettuce Shed Lane
will be improved as a pedestrian walkway with design elements that create a positive retail experience
and encourage pedestrian access.
Lettuce Shed lane
• An arcade over Lettuce Shed Lane creates a covered walkway between Main Street and the
Transit Station. The ceiling height of the arcade has been increased from 14 ft to over 30' high
at the bus terminal entry and 23' high and main street entry. This additional air space is
intended to create a more open feeling in area (as requested by the Council), and will help
maintain the views to the south. 28' wide stair at south end. Treads are 16" deep and risers are
only 4" high ...easy for ski boots. Fourteen feet of gradual slope un -interrupted by steps or
obstacles. The low slope of the majority of Lettuce shed is very destination usable for art walks,
farmers markets ect. 5 columns come down onto lettuce shed lane. These columns not only
support the building above but provide and extended beam that carries a light fixture for night
time illumination and security lighting.
Main Street —Two Options Proposed. Both options include:
• Landscaped median and one way drive in and one way drive out each 12' wide.
• Octagonal turn -around bulb with Christmas Tree Center Island.
• Pots and landscaped pedestrian paths (6' min. 8' normal in width) both at north side and under
our buildings covered arcade
• Parcel 3 (in front of Avon Liquor): demolition of existing paving and curb cut.
• Maintains site lines from Avon Circle.
• One-way drive from Porte cochere to parking garage on site.
• Truck loading area with raised dock area. Back up space into one way drive.
OPTION A
• dedicated angled parking "on site" adds 13 spaces and two "on site " at Porte cochere ( two are
handicapped spaces)
• 6 city parallel spaces at north side
• 3 spaces at Porte cochere for time share " visitor parking" not owners parking
• Park area at parcel three.
OPTION B
• 6 parallel dedicated spaces on site , owner check in spaces at Porte cochere, 4 visitor spaces
• 9 parallel spaces along main street road at north end.
• Requires allowing parking spaces to count in our retail and restaurant parking requirements.
• Smaller park area at parcel three.
• Less overall parking.
Exhibits:
A: Lot 61Concept Plan
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Staff Report
To: Planning and Zoning Commrilon Ado �tFrom: Matt Pielsticker, Planner II N
Date: November 15, 2011 Meeting C 0 L 0 R A 0 0
Re: Recreational Trails Master Plan — Beaver Creek Point
Council Initiated Amendments
Summary
Based on comments from the Wildridge community during the Land Exchange discussions this
summer, the Town Council agreed to initiate a formal review of the Avon Recreational Trails
Master Plan (`Trails Plan'), to consider changes to the Beaver Point Trail system.
The PZC reviewed the Beaver Point Trail plan at a work session on October 18 and conducted
a site visit will staff on October 20. Based on the comments received so far, staff has
proposed several amendments to the Beaver Point Trail plan (Exhibit A) and map (Exhibit B).
Amendments to the Town's Comprehensive Planning documents are reviewed pursuant to
section 7.16.030, Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Avon Development Code. Public
hearings before the PZC and Council are required before the Council takes action to amend
the Trails Plan.
Background
The Avon Recreational Trails Master Plan was adopted by the Town Council in 2009. During
the Land Exchange hearings, interested residents expressed concern with the proposed
improvements to the Beaver Creek Point trail. This trail is located on the West Avon parcel,
which will be conveyed to the Town as part of the USFS Land Exchange. The Land Exchange
also contemplates a paved trail connecting the O'Neal Spur pocket park with Nottingham Road
and the ECO Trail system.
The Community Development Department held an open house meeting on August 10 at the
Wildridge Fire Station to solicit community input on the planned improvements to the Beaver
Creek Lookout Trail including a parking lot, shade structure, and vaulted toilets. Fourteen
people attended the open house; and their comments are summarized below.
Summary of Public Comments
The majority of the discussion and input at the open house in Wildridge revolved around the
current and future parking conditions on Beaver Creek Point. Other public comments, with
Staff responses, are provided below:
November 15, 2011 PZC Meeting Page 1 Trails Plan Amendments
o Is it possible to place parking behind a berm to screen the view from neighboring
residences?
Staff Response: It is possible to place the future parking area behind a berm to screen
it from view.
o Parking spaces should be located at 45 degree angles midway between residences on
Beaver Creek Point.
Staff Response: The amended trails map (Exhibit B) relocates the parking area midway
between the residences on Beaver Creek Point; across from the Town owned Open
Space parcel. The amended Trails Plan will show an approximate location for parking,
and the design details will be worked out when funding is available.
o Move parking to the loop access point, and some on Beaver Creek Point.
Staff Response: Parking along Saddle Ridge Loop presents challenges due to a 10'-
12' slope differential between the edge of the road and where the elevated trail begins.
The capital cost for roadside parking in this location will be much higher and have a
bigger impact on the Town's snow plowing operations related to snow storage.
o Allow parking along the white line that was painted on the Beaver Creek Point ROW by
Public Works.
Staff Response: Signage was installed and parking is already permitted along the white
line at the midway point of Beaver Creek Point Road. This area was striped with the
intention of providing an acceptable interim solution to give trail users more legal
parking options along Beaver Creek Point.
o The trail area looks natural today and does not need a parking lot.
Staff Response: The current (April, 2007) agreement with the USFS includes a parking
area for 3-5 cars, to be constructed and maintained by the Town of Avon. A demand
for parking adjacent to this trail system has been demonstrated with increased use in
recent years.
o Do not decommission any of the trails in this area. The trails planned for
decommissioning are valuable loop options for trail users.
Staff Response: The Trails Plan has been revised to recommend all trails remain open
once the Town assumes ownership of the property. The map which indicated closures
has been removed from the Appendix.
o The pavilion planned at the end of Beaver Creek Point Trail is unnecessary.
November 15, 2011 PZC Meeting Page 2 Trails Plan Amendments
Staff Response: The pavilion was included in the Trails Plan as an amenity to trail
users. It has been removed from the trail narrative, mapping, and capital cost portion of
the Trails Plan for the Beaver Creek Point trail.
o Safety is a concern for people parking adjacent to the street with snow plowing
operations.
Staff Response: The Municipal Code prohibits on -street parking if it impedes proper
street maintenance work, including snow plowing Vehicles will not be permitted to park
along Beaver Creek Point during snow plowing operations.
Recommendation
1. Parking. The Trail Plan recommends a centralized, asphalt parking area for 3 to 5 cars at
the midway point of Beaver Creek Point on the west side of the road. The location and design
of this parking area was approved by an agreement between the USFS, Town of Avon,
Singletree Homeowners Association, and the Berry Creek Metro District. In order to address
the neighboring concerns, Staff has amended the Trails Plan Map (Exhibit B) to indicate that
the parking area will be moved further to the south from the existing location, and opposite the
Town of Avon Open Space Tract.
2. Other Planned Improvements. In addition to moving the location of the parking area, the
other planned improvements to the trail (e.g. shade shelter at Beaver Creek Point terminus,
vaulted toilets) have been removed pursuant to the public input received. In order to address
the concerns with decommissioning social trails, the "Recommended Trail Closure" Map has
been removed entirely from the Appendix. The language related to decommissioning has also
been struck from the narrative portion of the Trails Plan.
3. New Trail Alignment. One substantial change to the draft Trails Plan is an amendment that
was discussed during Land Exchange meetings, and includes the possibility of a paved path
from the O'Neal Spur Park down to Nottingham Road. In order to align the Town's long range
vision for connecting the Wildridge Subdivision to the Town Core, and to ensure that Land
Exchange easements are consistent with the vision of the Town, this trail has been added to
the attached draft. This connector, named the Wildridge Community Path, would likely be a
phased project.
Staff recommends setting a public hearing date to consider these recommended amendments
to the trails master plan.
Exhibits:
A: Red line/Strikethrough Trails Plan excerpts
B: Revised Trails Plan Map
November 15, 2011 PZC Meeting Page 3 Trails Plan Amendments
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Beaver Creek Lookout Trail Project
Current Status: Existing Trails, Proposed New Trailhead
Trailhead/Access Point: There are three access points for this existing trail located in Wildridge
Subdivision off Beaver Creek Point. The Saddle Ridge access point also
provides indirect entry to the trail.
Trail Surface: Natural
Tread Width: Varies from single-track to double track (18 to 56 inches)
Length: 0.5 miles
Existing Conditions
The Beaver Creek Lookout Trail primarily runs north and south and has an undefined connecting trail to
the Saddle Ridge Trail. Much of the trail appears to be aligned on an old service road. Several social
trails connect this trail aud-to surrounding points of interest and other trails in the area. Althougheach
t+_:i _,.,.ess pe nt hits _ no __.k:__ sign and _ Pet p:_k..._ _._.:__ !the trail currently has three informal
access points off Beaver Creek Point. The trail is also accessible from the Saddle Ridge Trail access
point off Saddle Ridge Loop in the Wildridge Subdivision. The Saddle Ridge Loop access point was
improved with stairs in the summer of 2011. The Beaver Creek Overlook Trail is open to pedestrian,
equestrian, and mountain bicycle users year around. Dogs must be on a leash between December 15 and
April 14 to protect deer and elk from harassment while on their winter range. Overall the trail is in good
to fair condition with a couple of small sections of marginally sustainable trail.
Beaver Creek Lookout Trail Photos
Looking seuth at northern current Beaver Creek Lookout Trail access point and proposed ReW [flailhead
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Looking southwest at ffi- ethe-a�.proximate location of the Beaver Creek Lookout Trail aeeesa
peiwEHHd and trail in the background
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Looking southwest at southern Beaver Creek Lookout Trail access point off Beaver Creek Point
Looking south along the Beaver Creek Lookout Trail from northern access point - middle access point
seen adjacent to the road
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The current improvements stairway improvements constructed by the Town at the Saddle Ridee Trail
Access Point on Saddle Ridee Loop
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V. on A, I, II. [ Ir:u6 plsi,i Phm
Looking south along the Beaver Creek Lookout Trail at its terminus on the point in the middle of the
Looking southeast from the Saddle Ridge Trail highpoint at Beaver Creek Lookout Trail on the ridge line.
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Recommendations
1 RLixrited-reconstructie .e the terminus and connector to the Saddle Ridge T+aTmit
using the specifications and principles for sustainable shared -use trail construction and
maintenance and the minimum criteria for designated trails.- Feeemm ended L. the US Fefesa
SUN'iee.
2. Construct _ new trailhead en Fereat °.n,-.�.�,.�r„�,- '-- --d- at the
midway point of Beaver Creek Point
senstrusted-fexInclude a parking area for three to five cars, surfaced, and signed for no overnight
portion of the trail A a...._,, ,.__..:d,.__.:__ f.._.,,:...__:, would be to _e_„_......... for accessible
use by mobility -impaired users oeeerding-tein accordance with the American Disabilities Act
Accessibility Guidelines. , asphalt OF
concrete and enswing the +Failhead meets APA guideiines.
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Trail Name: Beaver Creek Lookout Trail
Project Type: Trail CI,._ _..,o..,a.drin.:.... n. New Trailhead and Overlook
Construction
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Approximate Length: 0.50 miles
Trailheads/Access Points: Construct new trailhead off Beaver Creek Point
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Estimated Total $106,965.40
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PROJECT ESTIMATE SUBTOTAL $337363360.292.40
CONTINGENCY (10%) $"T,.A64-44.4 °'6.029.24
TOTAL PROJECT COST ESTIMATE21.64
Construct one (1) 50' x 100' asphalt trailhead/parking area (3-5 car)
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan preparation
Base/Subgrade preparation includes clearing and grubbing
Does not include any utility relocations
No water or utilities anticipated
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Current Status: Proposed New Trail - West Avon Parcel
Trailhead/Access Point Tmilhead to be located at O'Neal Spur Park
Trail Surface: Paved
Trail Width: TBD -Two -Way Travel
Length: 2.25 miles (approximate)
Existing Conditions
trails are located on West Avon Parcel and accessible from several points in the Wildridge Subdivision
(see.- Beaver Creek Lookout Trail Proiect). The parcel is zoned "Open Space. Landscaping and Drainage"
(OLD), which is intended to protect and preserve land areas of special or unusual ueolo ice al or
agraphic interest.
This Federal Darcel has been Dreviously approved for affordable housine on the lower Dortion of parcel
near Nottingham Rd it has also been considered by other interested private parties for residential
development on the upper ridge adjacent to the Wildridge subdivision. Today, the area is enioved by both
Avon and Singletree residents as passive recreational open soave and the Town is eager to have this
parcel preserved from future development so that it can remain A•significant recreational amenity for the
region.
k9orimendations
• The Town should protect and preserve the West Avon Parcel for publicly accessible open space
and recreation.
•Pedestrians md evelists wouldConstruct a [railhead -start-stat the-extsttng O'Neal Spur pocket
park, located-leeated at the intersection of O'Neal Spur acrd Old Trail Roads. -
• -AThe two-way trail paflr-isplamned as a %,e ecommended with varves widths
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To The Avon Planning and Zoning Commission
Fr Jared Barnes, Planner I
Date November 11, 2011
Re Review of the Desiqn Review Process For All Properties Within The Town Core
Summary
At the October 4th meeting, Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) Chairman Chris Green requested a
review of the Design Review process within the Town Core.
The Avon Development Code requires the Town Council to render a final decision on major development
plans within the Town Core:
§7.16.080(e)(1) Major Development Plan. The Director shall review and provide
a recommendation to the PZC on all major development plan applications. The
PZC shall render the final decision on a major development plan, unless the
application is located within the Town Core. The decision of the PZC may be
appealed to the Town Council pursuant to §7.16.160, Appeal. If an application is
located within the Town Core, the Director shall review and provide a
recommendation to the PZC. The PZC shall review and provide a
recommendation to the Town Council. The Town Council shall render the final
decision on a major development plan within the Town Core.
Discussion
This provision was to the Code added at the PZC/Town Council Joint Work Sessions in March and April
of 2010. The adopted Town Core map is attached.
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