TC Minutes 01-24-2006MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING,OF THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL
HELD JANUARY 24, 2006
A regular meeting of the Town of Avon, Colorado was held at 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Ron Wolfe called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. A roll call was taken and Council
members present were Debbie Buckley, Kristi Ferraro, Mac McDevitt, Amy Phillips, Brian Sipes
and Tamra Underwood. Also present were Town Manager Lary Brooks, Town Attorney John
Dunn, Asst. Town Manager Jacquie Halburnt, Town Clerk Patty McKenny, Finance Director
Scott Wright, Acting Police Chief Mike Leake, Town Engineer Norm Wood, Public Works /
Transit Director Bob Reed, and Community Development Director Tambi Katieb, as well as
members of the press and public.
Approval of Agenda
Disclosure of Potential of Conflict of Interest
Town Attorney John Dunn noted the site visit that took place during the work session at the
confluence parcel; the conduct of the meeting was limited to an explanation by the applicant of
the proposed amendment to the PUD as well as answering any questions. Dunn asked if there
were any ex parte conversation related to those items on the agenda with public hearings, i.e.
Ordinance. No. 06-01, Ordinance No. 06-02 and Ordinance No. 06-03. Councilor Sipes and
Councilor Ferraro noted their conflicts with Ordinance No. 06-03, Resolutions No. 06-07 and 06-
08; both members would step down for discussion on that topic. Councilor Phillips noted that
her employer has an advertising agreement with East West Partners, a contract that she
initiated. There were no concerns expressed about those disclosures. Staff asked that the
order of the agenda change slightly to accommodate finishing the discussion on Ordinance No.
06-01, whereby Resolutions related to that discussion be held prior to moving to the next
Ordinance related to the confluence PUD amendment.
Tambi Katieb introduced Jennie Hursey as the newest member of Community Development,
filling the position of GIS programmer.
Ordinances
Matt Pielsticker, Planner presented Ordinance No. 06-01, Series of 2006, First Reading, An
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Wildridge Planned Unit Development for Lot 44 and
Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. He noted that this PUD
amendment is a request to allow for three (detached) single-family residences in place of a two
duplex structures; location is 5123 & 5129 Long Sun Lane. He explained the application in
detail noting the reasons staff recommended denial. Sam Eckert, the applicant, addressed the
Council noting that some minor modifications have been made. Mayor Wolfe noted that any
changes to the application should have been reviewed first by the Planning & Zoning
Commission; the Town Attorney, the Community Development Director and the applicant all
concurred with that statement. Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were
made, and the hearing was closed. Councilor Sipes moved to remand this application
amendment to the Wildridge Planned Unit Development for Lot 44 and Lot 45, Block 4,
Wildridge Subdivision, Avon back to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Councilor Phillips
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mayor Wolfe noted that both Resolution No.
06-06, Series of 2006, Resolution Denying the Amendment to the Wildridge Planned Unit
Development for Lot 44 & Lot 45, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision, and Resolution No. 06-05,
Series of 2006, A Resolution Denying Preliminary Subdivision Plan For A Resubdivision Of Lots
44 & 45, Block 4, Wildridge, Town Of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado be removed from the
agenda at this time.
Town Attorney John Dunn presented Ordinance No. 06-02, an Ordinance on second reading
amending Ordinance No. 05-02, relating to the Chateau St. Claire Planned Unit Development.
Dunn provided an update on what documents are now required from the applicant. Chris Payne
addressed the Council representing the applicant. He noted that the construction schedule and
true commencement on the project is slated for March, at which time the performance bond will
be submitted. Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were made, and the
hearing was closed. Councilor Philips moved to approve on second reading Ordinance No. 05-
02, relating to the Chateau St. Claire Planned Unit Development. Councilor Sipes seconded the
motion and it passed with a four to two vote (Ferraro & Underwood nay).
Councilors Sipes'& Ferraro left the meeting at this time. Mayor Wolfe presented an introduction
to the Riverfront Subdivision Project noting that several meetings would likely occur on this
application. It was noted that the application would likely be tabled at this time. Tambi Katieb,
Community Development Director, presented Ordinance No. 06-03, Series of 2006, on First
Reading, an Ordinance approving the Amendment to the Confluence Planned Unit
Development & Development Agreement. He noted that this is a request for an amendment to
the 19 acre Confluence PUD to modify the existing development rights and zoning for the entire
property. This application proposes a Westin hotel, retail plaza, high-speed public gondola,
condominiums, and fractional residential units. - The property is located between the Eagle River
and the West Town Center, accessible from Avon Road. The project has been under review by
the Planning & Zoning Commission over the past six months. Staff & P&Z have forwarded a
recommendation of approval with conditions - see council packet. Mayor Wolfe asked Council
for their comments, highlights of comments are as follows:
✓ Comments on the visions statement
✓ Identify & understand the true public benefits
✓ The town's role with the gondola operation & maintenance
✓ The relationship of the project with the Westin Hotels and the details of the design,
number of rooms, phasing commitments
✓ Does parking meet the needs of the project
✓ Does meeting space estimates meet the needs of the project
✓ Comments about height, affordable housing calculation for pay in lieu, connectivity,
gondola and who should pay for it
✓ Impacts on Avon's skier shuttle
✓ Building massing & articulation are of interest
✓ Prefer that there are no back sides to building on this project
✓ Some concern about the north entry - seems tight, how'do these spaces relate to those
in beaver creek village
Chuck Madison, East West Partners, presented an overview of the site plan, the gondola & the
hotel. He then addressed some of the topics made by council above, the Gondola, the Westin
Agreement (a 20 year agreement is in the works), Phasing of the project (intent is to move with
infrastructure this spring, moving on construction with gondola as well in spring, operational in
07/08) Parking, Meeting space (further discussions are pending) Retail Plazas. The formal
presentation of the project was made at this time and addressed the following: the process, the
site plan & project overview, massing, gondola, Beaver Creek Landing - gondola - terminal
elevations, the Westin Hotel and LEED Certification, Parking floor plan, Wellness Center
description, Project benefits, etc. Community Development Director Tambi Katieb spoke about
the project and the PUD process. He reviewed how staff arrived at the conditions in conjunction
with P&Z Commission & noted the required revisions to the development plan as listed in the
ordinance. It was noted that specific design standards would hopefully be submitted to P&Z at
its next meeting. Eric Heidemann, Senior Planner, presented information about the staffs
findings on this application when compared to the criterion. The applicant has addressed this
project with Avon's 2005 criteria - January 17th P&Z report.
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At this time, Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing and the following people commented:
✓ Peter Buckley, who had many questions regarding the project (such as what are benefits
& costs to Avon's citizens, river access for the public, parking for the public, offices on
the ground floor, at grade access to the site and when is this going to be finalized before
the project moves forward, concerned about what it really brings to avon)
✓ Drew Dodd, resident and business operator, excited about the project and supported it.
✓ Mike Brown, resident & business operator in Avon, supported the project.
✓ Mike Bennett, business operator, supported the project.
✓ Jim price, business operator, supported the project.
Mayor Wolfe closed the public hearing. Councilor Underwood moved to table Ordinance No.
06-03, Series of 2006, on First Reading, an Ordinance to approve an Amendment to the
Confluence Planned Unit Development & Development Agreement. Councilor Phillips
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those members present (Sipes & Ferraro
did not vote due to conflict of interest).
Resolutions
Mayor Wolfe noted that Council would then consider related items to the confluence project.
Norm Wood, Town Engineer presented Resolution No. 06-07, Series of 2006, Resolution
approving Subdivision Variance to Allow Minimum Curve Radius of Less than 100 Feet,and Cul-
De-Sac Bulb Right-of-Way Diameter of Less than 100 Feet in the Proposed Riverfront
Subdivision, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado. He noted that the resolution is related to
the East West Partners, Inc. application for the above referenced approval for the parcel of land
commonly known as the Confluence, approximately 18.9 acres; the variance application is for
variances from design criteria for local streets & cul-de-sacs, see council memo for specific
details on variance requested. Some questions & discussion took place on the topic of truck
deliveries in the area - both on the logistics turning from Avon Road & within the project. Mike
Sliper, Alpine Engineering made several comments related to this topic. Further study of this
topic would occur before the next meeting per the applicant. Councilor Buckley moved to
approve Resolution No. 06-07, Series of 2006, Resolution approving Subdivision Variance to
Allow Minimum Curve Radius of Less than 100 Feet and Cul-De-Sac Bulb Right-of-Way
Diameter of Less than 100 Feet in the Proposed Riverfront Subdivision. Councilor Underwood
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those members present (Sipes and Ferraro
did not vote due to conflict of interest).
Mayor Wolfe noted that Resolution No. 06-08, Series of 2006, Resolution Approving Preliminary
Subdivision Plan for Riverfront Subdivision, Town of Avon, Eagle County, Colorado, should be
coordinated with 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 06-03. Because it was advertised as a public
hearing, Mayor Wolfe opened the public hearing, no comments were made, and the hearing
was closed. Mayor Pro Tern Underwood then commented on the naming of the streets and
noted her preference that a name be chosen that is more akin to Avon's character, its heritage
or something more appealing in nature. Chuck Madison commented on how the "riverfront°
portion of the name will likely remain the title; this will be used internationally in marketing the
Westin Hotel., Councilor Buckley moved to table Resolution No. 06-08; Councilor McDevitt
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously by those members present (Sipes and Ferraro
did not vote due to conflict of interest).
Other Business
Councilor Ferraro rejoined the podium at this time. Mayor Wolfe noted that because the Village
(at Avon) Filing 4, Proposed Preliminary Subdivision Plan and Subdivision Variance
Applications was advertised and public notices were mailed, he was required to open a public
hearing, no comments were made, and the hearing was closed. It was noted that Traer Creek
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RP LLC submitted the above referenced applications and staff has deemed them incomplete at
this time; this topic was discussed at the earlier work session.
Consent Agenda
Mayor Wolfe asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda below. Councilor Buckley moved to
adopt the consent agenda; Councilor Ferraro seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
a. Minutes from January 10, 2006 Regular Council Meeting
b. Design Workshop Proposal for Transit Center Design Services (Norm Wood, Town
Engineer)
c. Renewal of Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Bob's Place LLC d/b/a Bob's Place,
100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd
d. Renewal of Retail Liquor Store License for Miller's Bottle Shop d/b/a Joe's Liquors, 1060
W. Beaver Creek Blvd
There being no further business to come before the Council, the regular meeting adjourned at 9
PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
APPROVED:
Debbie Buckley
Kristi Ferraro
Mac McDevitt
Amy Phillips
Brian Sipes
Tamra Underwood
Ron Wolfe
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