TC Res. No. 2001-19TOWN OF AVON
PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO, 01-19
SERIES-OF 2001,
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN OF,AVON RESIDENTIAL, .
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES - PROCEDURES, RULES
AND REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, Section 2.16.070 of The Avon Municipal Code establishes the Planning and
Zoning Commission for purposes of design review of the exterior design of all new
structures and property development and additions to all existing structures and property
development; and
EREAS, Chapter 2.16 of The Avon Municipal Code grants authority to the Planning and
W oning Commission to enact `Design Review Guidelines', and specifically states:
The objectives of the design review function of the Planning and Zoning Commission
shall be as follows:
a. To prevent excessive or unsightly grading of property, which could cause
disruption of natural watercourses or scar natural landforms;
b. To ensure that the location and configuration of structures, including signs and
signage, are visually harmonious with their. sites and with surrounding sites
and structure and that there shall be conformance to the Master Plan of the
Town;
c. To ensure that the architectural design of structures and their materials and
colors are visually harmonious with the Town's overall appearance, with
surrounding development, with natural and existing landforms, and with
officially approved development plans, if any, for the areas in which the
structures are proposed to be located; and
W HEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission have reviewed the attached Town of Avon Residential, Commercial and Industrial Design Review Guidelines - Procedures,
FAPlanning & Zoning Commission\Resolutions\2001 Resolutions\O1-19 DRG Adoption.doc
Rules and Regulations (Exhibit Aas prepared and revised by Community Development
staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends to the Town Council the approval of these Town of Avon Residential,
Commercial and Industrial Guidelines - Procedures, Rules and Regulations (Exhibit A) 'in .
order to replace and amend the existing Planning and Zoning Commission Procedures,
Rules and Regulations as adopted January 27,--1998.-
ADOPTED THIS 6th DA Y OF NOVEMBER, 2001
Signed: -
Date:
Chris Evans, Chair
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To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Bill Elting, Town Manager%t-
From: Ruth Borne, Director of mmunity Development
Tambi Katieb, Plann
Dale November 13, 2001
Re: Approval of Resolution 01-36 Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and
Industrial Design Review Guidelines
Summary:
On November 6, 2001, the Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the revised Town
of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Review Guidelines by
Resolution 01-19.
These., guidelines were adopted after the Commission held eight public hearings on the
proposed revisions. Additionally, the Commission held a joint work session with Council
on March 21, 2001 to provide an opportunity for direction as we started this project.
As you ,recall, Community Development staff applied for and received a 2001 NWCCOG
technical assistance grant for $2,000 to assist staff in revising'the design review
guidelines. The grant requires that the Town complete this project by December 31, 2001,
and submit for reimbursement of the expenses prior to that date. We will be utilizing the
grant to cover Town costs in producing a bound version of the guidelines, and to create a
downloadable version of the guidelines from our Town website.
Discussion:
The following points summarize the `significant' revisions made to our Design
Guidelines:
• Revised the building site design standards to provide applicants with more clarity
on what is required on a site plan.
• Require pre -application meetings with staff to avoid lengthy delays in processing
from incomplete or insufficient submittals and to provide feedback regarding
design prior to significant investment by the applicant. Additionally, we now
require a sketch plan submittal prior to a final design plan submittal while still
allowing the opportunity for a `fast track' design process for certain applications.
Memo to Town Council, November 13, 2001 Page I of 2
Re: Design Guidelines Resolution 01-36
• Incorporated both commercial and industrial design standards with our residential
standards to create a comprehensive set of guidelines for all types of projects
occurring within the Town.
• Revised the building design standards to articulate desirable design features while
at the same time allowing enough flexibility for varied, high quality design
proposals. This is particularly important as the Town anticipates redevelopment
of properties in the near future.
• Revised the application, scheduling, and processing requirements to `streamline'
the application process and thus avoid lengthy delays in.construction at either the
design or the building permit phases. Also, we now include all applications and
checklists in as appendices to the guidelines.
• Require the submittal of a pollution control plan and construction staging plan at
final design to mitigate the potentially adverse affects of new construction
projects on existing neighbors.
• Require a compliance deposit in order to ensure full and binding performance to
an approved final design plan. The deposit is due at the issuance of a building
permit for a project.
• Revised and clarified access, parking, fire and engineering standards in a format
that is easily interpretable.
We will also be utilizing a portion of-the grant monies to produce a downloadable version
of the guidelines from our Town website, thus offering the ability for anyone to access a
free version of the guidelines.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that you adopt Resolution 01-36 approving the Town of Avon
Residential Commercial and Industrial Desij4n Review Guidelines - Procedures, Rules,
and Regulations.
Town Manager Comments:
Exhibits:
Exhibit `A': Town of Avon Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Design Guidelines
-Procedures, Rules, and Regulations
Exhibit `B': Resolution 01-36 Council Resolution
Exhibit `C': Resolution 01-19 Planning& Zoning Resolution
Memo to Town Council, November 13, 2001 Page 2 of 2
Re: Design Guidelines Resolution 01-36
TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF AVON,
STATE OF COLORADO '
RESOLUTION NO. 01 - 19
DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 9th to 15`h AS "TRY TRANSIT WEEK"
WHEREAS, the Town Council for the Town of Avon, State of Colorado (hereinafter the
"Council") acknowledges that public transportation is vital "to the quality of life and the economic well-
being of the citizens of Avon; and
WHEREAS, workers, school children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and those unable to afford
automobiles use public transportation to gain access to jobs, schools, medical facilities, and other
fundamental services; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to join the American Public Transportation Association, the U.S.
Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Authority, the National Association of Counties, the
National League of Cities, and others in celebrating "Try Transit Week" on September 9-15, 2001; and
WHEREAS, "Try Transit. Week" promotes the benefits of effective transit service, builds public support
by increasing awareness of how public transportation betters the quality of life in Avon, attracts new
customers to transit service, and honors both transit employees and regular customers; and
WHEREAS, the. Council desires to encourage all citizens to celebrate the many benefits our community
experiences when more people use public transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN OF
AVON, STATE OF COLORADO:
THAT, the Council hereby finds, determines and declares that September 9`h to 15s', 2001, shall be
designated as "Try Transit Week" in Avon and be celebrated by families and communities throughout the
Town. The' Council calls upon all citizens to examine their personal travel choices; to commute via transit
'or share a ride during "Try Transit Week."
THAT, the Council hereby finds, determined and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public
health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Avon, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Town Council for the Town of Avon, State of Colorado, at its
regular meeting held the ?g- day of August 2001.
ATTEST:
TOWN COUNCIL OF AVON,'STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its,
MAYOR
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Clerk to the Town ct Ju Yoder
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