PZC Minutes 03-15-2005moo;
Town of Avon Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
AVON Minutes
0 L„ R D 0 March 15, 2005
5:00 pm — 5:30 pm Commission Work Session
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm
II. Roll Call
All Commissioners were in attendance.
Ill. Additions and Amendments to the Agenda
Item VI was moved to Consent Agenda.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest to report.
V. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of the March 1s', 2005 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
B. Item VI — Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision — Minor Project Appeal
Approved by a vote of 7 -0, with Commissioner Smith motioning for approval and
Commissioner Karow seconding.
VI. Minor Project — Windows /Addition
Property Location: Lot 38, Block 3, Wildridge Subdivision /4560 Flat Point
Applicants /Owners: Susan & James Dreisbach
Description: Susan and James Dreisbach have resubmitted a Minor Project application to change the
roof pitch on a portion of a roof at their duplex. This change in roof pitch facilitates the addition of
windows and may enhance their views facing south. The roof pitch would change from a 6:12 pitch to
a 3:12 pitch for an area measuring approximately 275 square feet. As proposed, the re -roof portion of
the project would utilize a stone - embedded steel product similar in appearance to asphalt shingles.
Moved to Consent Agenda and approved.
VII. Comprehensive Plan Update — (Public Hearing)
Description: The Planning and Zoning Commission to review the Introduction, Background, and
format of the draft plan.
Eric Heidemann began by presenting the history and definition of the Comprehensive Plan.
Commissioner Didier and Evans believed that moving the May 3 I Joint Session meeting to May 17'h
would afford Planning and Zoning Commission more time for review and have a final meeting with
Planning and Zoning Commissioners would be beneficial.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
Tom Crosby, Board Member and Resident of Avon Center, approached the podium to request the
draft of the Plan. Kathy G., resident of Avon Center, approached the podium and commented on the
difficulty of crossing the street to access the Avon Post Office. Colleen Gorman approached the
podium to voice that the Town of Avon website of the draft Comprehensive Plan had omitted the
maps. Eric Heidemann commented that the maps were accessible via a separate link.
Eric Heidemann questioned the schedule of the meetings planned. Commissioner Evans voiced the
moving of the Joint Session was good and Part II and half of Part III should be at the next meeting.
Commissioner Didier commented that some issues needed additional background and explanation.
Commissioner Evans commented that he and Commissioner Smith, who were on the Steering
Committee for the Comprehensive Plan, would gladly provide background to the commissioners.
Bob Berlinz, Avon Center Resident, approached the podium to comment that the letter presented by
Johnson and Repucci should be carefully reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission
members.
CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Karow questioned having a pre -joint meeting with Town Council prior to the scheduled
joint Comp Plan meeting with Council on May 3rd. Eric Heidemann responded that he would explore
the option. Commissioner Smith reminded the Commission that three members of Town Council
were on the Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Plan.
Vlll. Other Business
A. Minor Project Staff Approvals
Property Location: Lot 58, Block 4, Wildridge Subdivision /5170 Longsun Lane
Applicant. Robert Moehring
Description: Modification of a deck on the west unit of a duplex residence. The modification would
extend the deck from the western elevation to the southern elevation. The proposed wood material is
consistent with material submitted with the Final Design approval.
B. Zoning Code Amendments
Update on anticipated code amendments. (No action required)
Tambi Katieb voiced that this update is to clean up and add clarity to the Code and will be presented
at the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Adjourn
Commissioner Didier motioned to adjourn; Commissioner Trueblood seconded it. The meeting was
adjourned at 6:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Weiss
Recording Secretary
APPROVED:
Chris Evans
Chairman
Terry Smith
Secretary