PZC Minutes 030414Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission
PF_^ Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 4t", 2014
Avon Town Council Chambers
AVON Meetings are open to the public
E 0 L 0 R n D0 Avon Municipal Building / One Lake Street
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:05pm.
II. Roll Call
All commissioners were present.
Ill. Additions & Amendments to the Agenda
There were no amendments or additions to the agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
No conflicts of interest were presented.
V. Minor Design & Development Plan
ECO Transit Bus Shelter
Property Location: Avon Station
Property Address: N/A
Applicant: Jared Barnes, ECO Transit / Owner: Town of Avon
Description: Design review for a new ECO bus shelter located at Avon Station adjacent to
Lettuce Shed Lane. Improvements include a concrete pad, textured colored concrete base,
steel beams, wood siding, and a corrugated metal roof.
Discussion: Jared Barnes, Multimodal Planner for ECO Transit, presented the history of
regional transit in Eagle County and ECO transit's formation. Jared highlighted the new
location proposed for the bus shelter and the general intent of the design to match neighboring
structures.
Commissioner Losa commented on the base material and that it should not mimic stone;
rather, let concrete be concrete. He recommended a stain or colored concrete (i.e. 4
seasons walls). Commissioner Losa recommended modifications to roof pitch to be closer to
the pitch of the Avon Bus shelter, with similar materials to the existing Avon Bus Shelter as
well.
Commissioner Hardy was in agreement with Commissioner Losa's comments. She also liked
the wood siding around the building for added interest.
Commissioner Bonidy agreed with the board -formed concrete and roofing material
recommendations stated by Commissioner Losa. He was not favorable of the wood siding
wrapping the structure. Commissioner Bonidy recommended that the steel structure be
painted dark bronze color if possible. Commissioner Bonidy was concerned with the plastic
glazing and recommended exploring other options that are more durable.
Commissioner Prince asked Staff if there was any significant vandalism problem at the Avon
Bus Shelter. Matt Pielsticker was not aware of any problems in the area. Commissioner
Prince felt that the location of the newly planned structure was acceptable, and that Jared
should work with Staff to look at the lighting. Commissioner Prince commented that the new
shelter needs to relate to Avon Transit bus shelter, was in agreement with the roofing material
comments, and felt that breaking up the clear siding with either wood or some other material
was important.
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Commissioner Minervini was in agreement with the other Commissioner's comments and that
matching the adjacent transit building was appropriate in this case.
Commissioner Struve liked the idea of moving the structure to the new location. He felt that
the potential vandalism alone should not drive the design of the structure. Commissioner
Struve agreed with other comments around colors needing to match other structures in the
vicinity including the Avon Station shelter or the Wyndham project.
Commissioner Bonidy asked Jared Barnes to study adding a stone base if possible.
Commissioner Clancy expressed general support for the application citing that it will be a great
improvement in the new location. He echoed other members' comments related to the roof,
concrete base, and colors.
Jared responded to Commissioner comments and stated that ECO could match roofing
materials. He summarized the direction received
Action: Commissioner Prince made a motion to table the application in order for the design
details to be revised and finalized. Commissioner Struve seconded the motion, and all were in
favor. The motion passed 7-0.
COMMISSIONER HARDY LEFT THE MEETING AFTER THE FINAL ACTION OF THIS ITEM.
VI. Action on Draft Meeting Minutes
• February 18, 2014 Meeting
The Commission presented numerous minor modifications to the draft minutes.
Action: Commissioner Struve moved to approve the meeting minutes, and Commissioner
Prince seconded the motion. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. Commissioners Losa and
Minervini abstained due to their absence from the February 18th meeting.
VII. Work Session - CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2014 MEETING
• Light Reflective Value Discussion
Discussion: Commissioner Bonidy was comfortable with eliminating the LRV requirement
altogether, and felt that the Annex building was o.k. as painted.
Commissioner Minervini felt that that the Annex building was bright and only the fire station
was brighter.
Jared Barnes, Avon Resident, recommended keeping a number standard of 60 or 70 because
it is helpful for developers and Staff for implementation and a common understanding of
expectations.
Commissioner Losa discussed the difference between East and West Avon and how tieing the
two sides of Town together has been and continues to be the goal we should be striving for.
Color is one of the fundamental design elements to achieve a cohesive environment. He
recommended looking at a range of pantone colors (ie Steamboat) since that has proven an
effective approach.
The Commissioners had a discussion around whether to have a LRV number standard and
whether or not the Commercial projects should be treated differently than Residential. The
Commission ultimately directed Staff to research some other properties to see what the actual
LRV was, including: 15t Bank, the chimneys at Lift View Condominiums, and Arrabelle.
VIII. Other Business
• New Planner has been hired and will start March 17tH
• Highway 6&24 Bike Path Retaining Walls
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IX. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:35pm.
APPROVED on this 18"' day of March, 2014
SIGNED:
Jim 90"Y' PZC Chair an
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