TC Minutes 10-27-1998MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 27, 1998 - 5:30 PM
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held in the Municipal Building,
400 Benchmark Road, Avon, Colorado in the Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jack Fawcett at 5:34 PM. A roll call was
taken with Councilors Jim Benson, Richard Carnes, Jack Fawcett, Bob McIlveen, Buz
Reynolds, Jr., and Mayor Protem Judy Yoder present. Councilor Buz Reynolds, Sr. was
absent. Also present were Town Manager Bill Efting, Town Attorney John Dunn,
Assistant Town Manager Larry Brooks, Town Clerk Kris Nash, Acting Police Chief Greg
Williams, Public Relations Specialist Kristin Kenney-Williams, Town Engineer Norm
Wood,' Assistant Fire Chief Carol Mulson, Finance Director Scott Wright, and
Community Development Director Mike Matzko as well as members of the press 'and
public.
Citizen Input:
.Mayor Fawcett acknowledged receipt of a letter to the Avon Town Council from Avon
Town Square Phase II Commercial Condominium Association, Inc.;_ signed by Mr.
Alfred Williams addressing the Confluence PUD and the building height.
Mayor Fawcett asked if the Confluence representatives have seen the letter and they
stated they have a copy of the letter.
Mr. Williams stated they are not fighting the issue, but have a concern when they get to
final planning for consideration of view corridors.
Mayor Fawcett stated if Mr. Williams wished to address-the issue during second reading
of the ordinance that would be fine.
Mr. Williams stated the letter speaks for itself.
Citizen Input:
Public Hearing on the 1999 Proposed Budget
Finance Director Scott Wright stated the requirements for advertising the budget in the
local newspaper have been met and he is here tonight to entertain any questions or
comments.
There were no comments and the public hearing was closed.
Ordinance:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98-20, Series of 1998, AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING PUD ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE
CONFLUENCE, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 98-21, Series of 1998, AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM TC TO PUD AND ESTABLISHING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, LOT C, AVON CENTER AT BEAVER CREEK
SUBDIVISION; TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Mayor Fawcett asked Attorney Dunn if both Ordinances should be included together
instead of separately. Attorney Dunn stated that would be most effective.
Mayor Fawcett stated this is a public hearing.
Councilor Mc'Ilyeen stepped down from deliberations on both Ordinances.
Mr. Michael, Sheldon, representative for Vail Associates Investments, Inc. (the applicants
for both-parcels) approached the Council: Mr. Sheldon` introduced Jim Thompson,
President of Vail Resorts Development Company; Ed O'Brien, Sr. Vice President of Vail
Resorts Development Company; Planner and Architect Mr. Mark Donaldson; and Mr.
'John Louis of THK.
Mr. Sheldon thanked the Mayor, Council and the entire Town Staff for their great efforts.
He stated they feel the Ordinances are fair and appropriate on all sides and addresses the
needs of the entire community, the existing neighbors, commercial land owners and the
town.
Mayor Fawcett commented on the letter received from Mr. Alfred Williams, President of
Avon Town Square Phase II Commercial Condominium Association, Inc., commenting
on the building heights in the Confluence.
Mr. Sheldon stated they have met with Mr. Williams numerous times and believe they
have addressed a specific concern by adding language on the Development Standards
(attached to Ordinance) in section 1 D 2, addressing building heights. Language states
that specific buildings will provide for appropriate view corridors from town core areas.
Mr. Sheldon also thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Chris Evans, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, made comments to
the Council as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z). 1) Lot C
parking standards recommended for approval are slightly different than the Town
standards. They feel the applicant has made their case for those standards on that parcel.
They are in no way endorsing that as a new town wide standard. 2) The P&Z is 100%
behind the density proposed. as well as building height equal to Avon Town Center. 3)
P&Z approved a little different language than is in the Ordinance and recommended to
Town Council that on the Confluence no building heights exceed 80 feet as currently
measured in the Town of Avon standards. Their intention was not to restrict the
developer to 80.feet across the board, but to evaluate on a case by case basis as the
development plan became more clear what building heights were appropriate in what
area. They felt in some areas building heights of up to 120 feet would be very
appropriate. That was unanimously approved at the last-Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting last Tuesday (November 6, 1998).
Mayor Fawcett thanked Mr. Evans for the time and effort the P&Z has spent on this
issue. Mr. Evans presence tonight is very helpful to the Council.
There being no further comments, Mayor Fawcett asked for action from the Council.
Councilor Buz Reynolds, Jr. motioned approval of Ordinance No. 98-20 and Ordinance
No. 98-21 as written. Councilor Carnes seconded the motion.
Mayor Fawcett asked for further comments.
Councilor Carnes asked Mr. Sheldon for clarification on the transfer tax that if they sold a
piece of land next month for $1 million would they be expecting $10,000 in Real Estate
Transfer Tax? Mr. Sheldon stated no, it is the sale of the units. The first time only for
timeshare units.
There being no further comments from Council, Mayor Fawcett asked for a roll call.
The motion carried"unaniinously.
Resolutions:
Resolution No. 98-71, Series of 1998, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY. PLAT, EDGEWIEW VILLAS, A RESUBDIVISON OF LOT 2,
BLOCK 2, WILDRIDGE, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
PUBLIC HEARING
Town Manager Elting stated it has been requested that Resolution No. 98-71 be tabled as
well as Resolution No. 98-72, which is item C on the Consent Agenda.
Councilor Carnes motioned to table Resolution No. 98-71 and Resolution No. 98-72.
Councilor Reynolds, Jr. seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Report:
Mayor Fawcett stated that Tuesday, November 3'd is Election Day. The polling place is
at Avon Elementary School. Early voting can be done in Eagle or El Jebel. A copy of
the ballot can be picked up at the municipal building and the Eagle County office in
Eagle.
Consent Agenda:
a.) Approval of the October 13, 1998, Council Meeting Minutes
b.) Eagle County Animal Control Agreement
c.) Resolution No. 98-72, Series of 1998, A RESOLUTION APPROVING
THE FINAL PLAT, EDGEVIEW VILLAS, A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOT 2, BLOCK 2, WILDRIDGE, TOWN OF AVON, EAGLE
COUNTY, COLORADO
d.) Agreement with MK Centennial for engineering services for Pedestrian
Bridge over Avon Road
e.) Agreement with Terrasan for Landscaping Design Services for Pedestrian
Bridge
f.) Financial Matters
Councilor Carnes motioned approval of the Consent Agenda items A, B, and F and
remove items C, D, and E. Councilor Reynolds, Jr. seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before a Council, Councilor Carnes motioned
to adjourn. Councilor McIlveen seconded a ion. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.
SkCTFULLY SUBMITTED:
ToW Clerk